Happy 4th!

Today is not only the birthday of the country I live in but it’s also the birthday of my husband and best friend and uncle and various assortment of random other folk I know. So happy day to them and everyone else because like all other holidays in this fair country it’s an excuse to eat drink and buy stuff for a discount. So here are the best ones for this particular holiday

1. Bloomingdale’s:
The best department store for designer picks at surprisingly affordable prices, the sales at Bloomindale’s tend to be a must-browse. Exhibit A: Through the Fourth, get 25% to 65% off everything from summer sandals to swimwear. Vacation packing list? Done.

2. Dolce Vita:
The affordable and trendy footwear and apparel line just got a whole lot more affordable with 20% markdowns sitewide, including sale. Stock up on sandals, colorful wedges, and tee-tottering platforms for under a hundo through Friday.

3. Club Monaco:
Shop an extra day online through July 5 or skip the pool and head to a store on the Fourth for an extra 30% off sale items. Wicker totes, striped maxis, and button down blouses all make the cut.

4. Eugenia Kim:
Nearly where ever you are in the US this summer, the sun’s going to follow you. Luckily, there’s no more auspicious time for headgear of the wide-brim variety. Get yours for up to 50% off from one of America’s leading milliners.

5. Gap:
It wouldn’t be a Fourth of July sale round up without a nod to Gap. Get 40% offthrough tomorrow in honor of their Red, White, and Blue sale. America.

6. Nasty Gal:
One of the biggest online retailers for super trendy wares is offering an extra 30% offsale items through tomorrow. That’s a disgustingly good sale.

7. Of a Kind:
Celebrate independence by buying gorgeous goods from independent designers. And then take 25% off all editions through Sunday. Enter JULY4THEWIN. (Props, Of a Kind.)

8. Piperlime:
There’s been much to-do about Piperlime’s 60% off Lime-Tag Sale that’s been going strong for about a month. But now, take an extra 20% off by entering SALE at checkout. So much of the covetable merch falls below $50 we can’t name it all here. You’ll have to check it out for yourself.

9. Shopbop:
Few things get us as excited as the Shopbop sale section where you can find Joie maxis,J Brand shorts, and Diane von Furstenberg frocks for up to 70% off. Everything isn’t dirt cheap, but if you’re on the hunt for surprise deals, this sale is a good start.

10. Tory Burch:
Tory Burch seems to know what American women want and, to that end, makes plenty of tunics, sleek collared button downs, and dresses with clean lines and no-fuss prints. And then the brand goes and offers a sale. It breaks down like so: Spend $250 and get 20% off, spend $500 and get 25% off, and spend $750 and get 30% off. Enter SUMMERTIME through the Fourth at 11:59pm PST and you’re good to go.

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Huge Net-A-Porter sale

Here are some things I want from the sale:

check out Racked for some of their finds from the sale under $200

Under $100

I know I just did a post recently of British Vogues picks under $100 but now US Vogue has their list as well and its only fair if I represent those as well right? Besides, you can never have enough options of reasonably priced finds. Their list includes 100 items, you’ll notice mine does not because, frankly, the editors and I just don’t always agree and I won’t post anything I won’t wear so here is my edited list.

LOFT fancy snake-print color-blocked shift dress, $80
For information: loft.com
(Available June 1)

Rachel Roy medium clutch, $69
rachelroy.com

Zara basic sandal, $50
zara.com

 

Mango halter blouse, $35
mango.com

Ann Taylor crop pants, $88
For information: anntaylor.com

Zara printed box, $50
zara.com

H&M tan glimmer heel, $35
For information: hm.com

 

H&M pink peplum top, $50
For information: hm.com

BCBGMAXAZRIA floral tiara heaband, $58

For information: bcbg.com

 

Accessorize flower applique envelope clutch, $48
accessorize.com

ASOS fabric envelope clutch with leather trim, $82
asos.com

Aldo Dant clutch, $40
aldoshoes.com

 

Joe Fresh tulip dress, $69
joefresh.com

Ana Karolina Fire Island earrings, $40
shopanakarolina.com

Mango leather peep-toe heel, $100
shop.mango.com

 

Ann Taylor boxy crewneck pullover, $68
For information: anntaylor.com

H&M polka-dot pencil skirt, $50
For information: hm.com

Simply Vera Vera Wang two-tone beaded flower necklace, $50
kohls.com

 

Kensie Mixed Stripes top, $78, and skirt, $78
Lord & Taylor, NYC, 212.391.3344

Melie Bianco Brooke convertible clutch, $52
meliebianco.com

Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42, $30
shiseido.com

 

Zara strappy sandal with buckles, $99
zara.com

Zara patent leather shopper, $50
zara.com

Zara mini shopper, $50
zara.com

 

Kamali Kulture sleeveless shirred-waist dress, $74
kamalikulture.com

Julie Collection Juliette hoop earrings, $35
juliecollection.com

Ann Taylor cuffs, starting at $58
For information: anntaylor.com

 

Levi’s Denim Shirtdress, $78
For information: levi.com

Mango crocheted triangle top, $40, and bottoms, $40
mango.com

Valdez handmade crocheted Panama hat, $70
openingceremony.us

 

GF by Geren Ford cold-shoulder dress with smocking, $68
qvc.com

Julie Collection Milano six-stone bangle, $65 each
juliecollection.com

DV by Dolce Vita Athena sandal, $69
For information: endless.com

 

Gap striped straw tote, $70
gap.com

Isabel Toledo for Payless Espawind sandal, $55
payless.com

 

MM Couture by Miss Me woven sleeve button-up dress, $78
missme.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs metal frame sunglasses, $89
marcjacobs.com

Farylrobin for Free People Laila sandals, $68
freepeople.com

 

Christian Siriano for Payless and Mary Katrantzou for Topshop

I’m a little confused by all the designer/chain store collaborations, but for now I’m enjoying it. Here are two that I think are pretty stellar:

Christian Siriano for Payless (particularly adoring the T-Straps) in stores September 2012:

 

And Mary Katrantzou for Topshop, thinking the bubble skirt looked better on her other designs, this one isn’t doing it for me but the dress in the third image is brilleous (brilliant and gorgeous of course):

Available now at Topshop

The Perfect LBS

That’s Little Black Shoes of course.  I’ve realized recently that I have a variety of shoes, none of which are a pair of classic black shoes. Given that I’ll probably be entering the ‘interview for jobs’ circuit soon I could probably use a trusty pair of black steeds. And the bonus about the perfect pair of LBS is that you can wear them for just about anything. Here are some of the ones I’m considering:

Giuseppe Zanotti $424 at FarFetch

 

Steve Madden $69.95 at Zappos

 

Marc by Marc Jacobs $199.95 at DSW

 

Prada $650 at Nordstrom

 

Aldo $21.99 at 6pm

 

Nine West $76.99 at 6pm

 

Prada Platform in Patent $576 at Bluefly

 

Steve Madden $89.95 at Steve Madden

 

Christian Loubotin $896 at BlueFly

 

Nine West $89 at Zappos

 

Mui Mui $645 at Saks

 

Aldo $41.99 at 6pm

Going on the Cheap

Well I realized after my post yesterday that if I actually bought all those things I’d be a very poor, albeit well-dressed, homeless person. So I decided to do a collection of fun spring looks for under $100.  Found most on LuckyMag.com

Colorful addition to accessorize any outfit.

Buy some clothes, eat some donuts and get your hair did!

I realized this morning, as with every other morning, that the first thing I do is check my iphone for emails. And as I refresh my inbox I’m inundated with deals and steals and coupons and groupons, ad infinitum. I’m sure there are a ton of really great offers but I’m usually so overwhelmed by the options that I delete them all. But today I decided I would start sharing some of them, just because I can’t make sense (or use) of them all doesn’t mean you all out there can’t use ‘em.

So what do we have today?

Numero uno(courtesy of Scoutmob):

50% off Brooklyn Circus
50% Off
Brooklyn Circus Western Addition 
Scoop: Nearly everything we ever buy goes down in value as soon as we get it out of the store. Oh, you just opened the box on that computer, but didn’t actually take it out? Minus $500. That car’s tire touched a piece of road outside the lot? Go ahead and knock… {more}
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From Luckymag.com:

deal of the day

CYNTHIA VINCENT—50% OFF!

We’d wear these ballet flats with white jeans and a peasant blouse to conjure a truly fresh spring look. They’re $97.50 today only!

 

 

and

a giveaway a day!

SUPER BY DR. NICHOLAS PERRICONE SKINCARE SET

Every day through March 26, we’re giving away tons of our all-time favorite stuff. Check back each day for the daily prize, and every time you do, you’ll be automatically entered to win the ginormous grand prize: a posh shopping trip to London!

TODAY ONLY: Enter here for a chance to win one of 40 Super Skin Nutrition kits with a cleanser, moisturizer and detox elixir, worth $65 each.

From SaksFifthAvenue.com

MARSFA
 

 

From Swirl:

Check out 60% off of Corey Lynn Calter (who I love love)

From Bliss

free shipping over $50* 48 Hours Only! it's back! 20% off sitewide!** you've got 48 hours to clean up at blissworld.com--hurry! Enter code SITE20. Ends 3/17/11. shop now

And to round it all out we have Expedia’s St Paddy’s sale!

Lucky you!

24-Hour Hotel Sale

for St. Patrick’s Day

It’s a double rainbow kind of day! Score low hotel rates in lucky cities like Vegas, Boston, Savannah, and more. Travel by December 31, 2011.

Book by 11:59 p.m. (PT) tonight, March 17

24-hour hotel sale ends at 11:59 (PT) tonight

 

The Daily Dose

The Daily Dose of Deals and fashion is here! Spring fashion and sales on winter styles abound:

ASOS has 30% off Footwear like these awesome booties!

Saks Fifth Avenue has this beautiful bag that would be perfect for spring on Sale was $428 now $298!

Saks Fifth Avenue also has this really cute Marc by Marc Jacobs knit skirt on sale was $128 now $88!

Endless.com has this amazing Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo on sale was$498 now $347!! such a good deal

And of course a few Refinery29.com inspired spring break packing lists:

1.

The Inspiration: Brigitte Bardot in St. Tropez

Dream Locales: Panama, Koh Samui, Dalmatian Coast

The Packing List:

1. Make like a movie star under this black and white striped hat.
Newport News Wide-Brim Straw Sun Hat, $29, available at Newport News.

2. Pay your respects to a smoggy Los Angeles sunset no matter where you are in the world in this stunning one piece from We Are Handsome.
We Are Handsome Los Angeles Bandeau swimsuit $375 from Net-a-Porter.

3. Or opt for something more stringy, like the retro print bikini.
Topshop Pradise Retro Cup Bikini, $55, available at Topshop.

4. We’re naturally attracted to its sparkly cover—magpie much? But really, judging by its contents, Haruki Murakami’s suspenseful After Dark is the perfect beach book.
After Dark, $14.95, available at Borders.

5. Day and night, Nars blush and bronzer makes us ooooh and ahhhh at our reflection whenever we put it on
. Nars Highlighting/Bronzing Duo, $39, available at Sephora.

6. Sandals are imperative for beach comings and goings, but whether you go flat or wedge is your prerogative. These Joie flats have a gorgeous laser cut pattern.
Joie Leo Sandal, $255, available at Singer22.

The Inspiration: Fendi’s spring ’11 campaign

Dream Locales: NYC, San Francisco, Paris, London

The Packing List:

1. A short pleated skirt can be both playful and classy, and in a bright hue, it can mix with other solids or prints.
Sparkle and Fade Pleated Chiffon Miniskirt, $49, available at Urban Outfitters.

2. A ladylike piece like a springy-hued blouse will make sure you stand out amongst the suits.
Topshop Coral Scallop Crop Shirt, $50 at TopShop.

3. Statement jewelry lets everyone know you’re a city girl at heart, and something as beautiful as this cuff might just break yours.
Alexis Bittar Modern Georgian Cuff, $295, available at Alexis Bittar.

4. Your handbag is of uber importance, so get one that’s roomy but not massive, and that can translate from afternoon to after midnight. In an unexpected color it will speak for itself, something like Proenza Schouler’s PS1 Mini Crossbody Pouch in Kelly Green will do just fine. Hey a girl can dream big right?
Proenza Schouler PS1 Pouch, $1,225, available at Barneys.

5. Equally as eye-grabbing nails are a must. Get a light blue polish like Fendi’s version.
Butter London Artful Dodger Nail Polish, $14, available at Butter.

6. Get your feet ready for some walking in high heels, like these awesome color blocked pumps from Nine West
Nine West Stylin Shoes, $89, available at Nine West.

The Inspiration: The girl in Juergen Teller’s Marc Jacob’s Daisy Ad

Dream Locales: The Grand Canyon, Big Sur, California, Yellowstone National Park

The Packing List:

Check you out in these super cool sunnies that interesting enough to stand in for all your other accessories that might be better left at home.
Karen Walker The Village Sunglasses, $210, available at Gargyle.

No one does it like Frye, and their boots are super-cute with a style that you’ll still want to wear after your trip.
Frye Archie Shearling Hiker, $248, available at Frye.

A deck of playing cards is of utter importance as a cure for boredom and an aid in drinking games. Wow the other campfire attendees with a cool vintage pack, like this one from Buns of Maui.
Buns of Maui Cards, $7.99, available at Amazon.

You’ll need a practical bag for carrying all the essentials on your treks.
Kimchi Blue Floral Backpack, $49, available at Urban Outfitters.

Probably the most sensible thing you’ll ever buy, a silk sleeping bag liner gets your bag up to ten degrees hotter, is soft and more sanitary- imagine. Silk sheets in a tent! Live large, girl.
Sea to Summit Sleeping Bag Liner, $64.95, available at REI.

Don’t let mosquitoes become a serious nuisance. Protect yourself with a fresh smelling bug spray.
Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent from Burt’s Bees, $8, available at Burt’s Bees.

And of course what good would all that packing do if you didn’t have anywhere to go?

How about 20% of a hotel in St Lucia?