Somethings are More Important than Consumerism

Don’t shop today . . . or tomorrow . . . or even this weekend. School clothes shopping sprees can wait until next weekend. Take the money you would normally spend and send it to the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

From displaced relatives and friends to higher gas and food prices, this disaster effects us all, regardless of your geographic location. New Orleans is completely ruined, the first time a major city in the United States has been completely destroyed since the Civil War. Millions don’t have power, food, or even water. Give as much to help your neighbors as you do to the folks at Target. Send an email to the folks at Wal-Mart to encourage them to give back some of the dollars, or better yet give food and water to the people who helped them become the largest retailer in the world

Here is a list of relief organizations accepting donations for the efforts:

Red Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW or

Episcopal Relief & Development: 1-800-334-7626 or

United Methodist Committee on Relief: 1-800-554-8583 or

Salvation Army: 1-800-SAL-ARMY or

Catholic Charities: 1-800-919-9338

Click here to learn more about the Hurricane Katrina and it’s impact on the South.

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LA Sample Sales and Sale Events

Find the latest sample sales for LA, visit our sale page.

Below is a monthly listing of some of the top sample sale and sale events in the Los Angeles area culled from our sales database. These dates aren’t “firm”, so don’t go planning a vacation to Hollywood based upon this list. Use this list as a shopping guide and then contact the designer/merchant for updated information regarding the event.…read more

Scoop NYC Sale and Sample Sales in Atlanta

A reader just emailed me about sample sales in Charlotte and Atlanta. I really don’t know of any true sample sales in Charlotte (if you do please email me the details), but I do know there are a few in Atlanta worth checking out. The one the most comes to mind is the frequent sample sales held at a boutique called Luxe (http://www.luxeatlanta.com/). I heard they have awesome, NYC like sample sales.

Upcoming Designer Fashion Sales: The Expensive Becomes, Well . . . Less Expensive

Buffalo Exchange, the trendy, yet affordable consignment/thrift store, moves to a new store in Philly. Formerly at 1109 Walnut Street, Buffalo Exchange has moved to 1713 Chestnut Street (west of 17th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19103, new telephone 215-557-9850, effective August 25. The store is now open later; new hours are Monday-Saturday 10-7, Sunday 12-5. Head to the Back to School Bash on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 and receive 10% off with a valid student ID…read more

Marc Jacobs Kids Clothes and Tons of Sample Sale Info

August 30, 2005 08:05 AM

Marc Jacobs announces the creation of a children’s line titled ‘Little Marc’ for fashionistas who want to dress their little ones in hip, downtown designer fashions.

Loehmann’s is having a store wide clearance sale August 30th—Labor Day. Get an extra 30% off all clearance merchandise, plus check out the arrival of new fall stuff.

The Stylebug website is having a summer sale—with up to 80% off designers like Escada, Cynthia Rowley, etc. Members of their VIP newsletter… read more

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The Top Best Beauty Sites

August 30, 2005 02:20 AM

The web can be a great place to find deals on your favorite beauty products. Unlike a make-up counter, you can shop and explore sites without the added pressure to buy an item. Popular beauty companies like Prescriptives and Lancome have web sites that offer free or reduced-cost shipping and free sample products for customers. Here are some of my friend Dee and my favorite beauty sites:

For all-in-one basic shopping, the drugstore.com and Cvs.com… read more

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How to Furnish Your Home on a Budget

August 29, 2005 04:18 PM

We spend so much time developing our closets, that the rest of our home is often neglected. Here’s some tips on how to furnishing your home for less.

* Do your homework. Spend the time to think about what you want your home to say about you and plan how to effectively use your space. Buy a room planning kit from (Home Depot or Lowe’s have affordable versions. Or download one online at… read more

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Guide to Fall 2005 "IT" Handbags

August 29, 2005 04:16 PM

As the new fall season approaches quickly, the search for the most chic fall handbag is well on its way for fashion mavens worldwide. The designer handbag is, hands down, the most sought- after accessory to finish off your personal style. This season, major power players like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior are taking a back seat to up-and-coming, young designers, with price tags to match. Vintage styles are emerging and brass hardware is showing up everywhere. Our in—house bag lady, Cory, gives us the scoop on the five most “tote-worthy” bags (plus one… read more

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How to Dress Like a Celebrity

August 29, 2005 04:05 PM

You can achieve star quality style without breaking the bank. The key to looking like a celebrity isn’t found in a bunch of designer labels, but in how you wear an item. Here are four tips that celebrities (or rather, their stylists) use to create their star looks.

Accessories to the Hilt
The key to dressing like a star is to go one step further than you would normally go in the accessory department. For example, if you normally wear one pin or brooch, wear two or three. If you wear only two-inch heels, one day kick it up to a pair of three-inchers. … read more

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LA Sample Sales and Sale Events

August 29, 2005 08:10 AM

Find the latest sample sales for LA, visit our sale page.

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