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How to Shop Bloomingdale’s

December 18, 2011 by Melissa C on December 18, 2011

Bloomingdale's Brown Bags

There’s something special about carrying the iconic Bloomingdale’s brown bag. The bag, in it’s own right, has become a status symbol for great taste. Behind the brown bag is a level of customer service, refinement, and design that every fashionista admittedly craves. Whether we make enough to drop the big bucks or stop in every once in a while for a sale accessory we just can’t seem to live without, Bloomingdale’s has always welcomed us with open arms.

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Five Wacky Gift Ideas for Under $25

December 15, 2011 by Michelle Y on December 15, 2011

Holiday Gifts

Who doesn’t love a good gag gift? Or getting something crazy you secretly always lusted after, but couldn’t get yourself to buy? If you’ve got a friend with a good sense of humor or a creative sense of style, try going for one of these gifts that we found. All for under $25!

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25 Things That Can be Recycled into Gift Wrapping

December 14, 2011 by EcoistPaige on December 14, 2011

Recycled Gift Wrap

Every year when the holidays roll around, we’re reminded about the sheer amount of trees sacrificed for wrapping paper. Not to be all bah humbug, but there are plenty of creative means of wrapping gifts without having to spend money and the Earth’s resources on wrapping paper. Here are 25 such ideas (just to prove how easy it is, and because we like to show off).

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Six Great Gift Ideas for the Budget Fashionista

December 13, 2011 by Michelle Y on December 13, 2011

Flower Necklace

The good news about shopping for a budget fashionista? She appreciates a good deal, and you don’t have to splurge to find something she’ll love. The not-so-good news? Well, she’s got an eye for style, so you want to get her something she’ll actually use. Luckily, we’ve rounded up six ideas for the budget fashionista in your life.

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How to Shop Saks Fifth Avenue’s Outlet Store

December 8, 2011 by Melissa C on December 8, 2011

Saks Off Fifth

In the eyes of a budget fashionista it doesn’t get much better than luxury outlet. Saks Fifth Avenue’s version, Off Fifth, houses all of the same designer amenities (men’s, women’s, kid’s, accessories, jewelry, shoes, bags…the list goes on) you know and swooned over at the regular store, cut to a fraction of the price. Pristine sales floors, attentive staff and a surprisingly consistent offering of sales and coupons should move this outlet to the top of your list.

On a regular day, finding Vince, 7 For All Mankind and Michael Kors collections at 30-50% off is great. But when you couple the slashed prices with holiday sales, Friends + Family days, and rewards cards, you’ve pretty much reached shopping nirvana.

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