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Arnold Scaasi to Create Jewelry Line for HSN

Like countless other retailers, HSN is working to up its style quotient by partnering with big names in the fashion business. The latest designer to partner with HSN? Arnold Scaasi, who will launch an exclusive jewelry collection Dec. 5th just in time for the holidays.  Scaasi, a renowned couture designer, is recreating his iconic fashion jewelry collection with all pieces retailing for under $100.  The collection will be available exclusively at hsn.com


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Lots of Coupons and Deals

Anne Taylor Coupon: 30% Off From Nov. 20-23rd

The Deal:  30% off your entire purchase at Anne Taylor stores and Annetaylor.com.

The Lowdown: Use this holiday 2008 friends and family coupon for 30% off your in store or online purchases, including purchases Anne Taylor Loft and Anne Taylor Outlets. Offer good from Thursday November 20th- Sunday November 23rd, 2008.

Shop: Download the image to the left to print out the coupon

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The Best Online Coupon Sites

The best budget shoppers always talk about finding and using coupons, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. But where, exactly, are these magical coupons? you might ask. Can’t use ‘em if you can’t find them, and just doing a google search can be overwhelming. Well, this time of year coupons are more important than ever, so as our holiday gift to you, here’s a list of 10 of the better…read more

Lane Bryant Free Shipping With Code

The Deal: Receive free shipping on any order of $100 or more at LaneBryant.com! Use promo code 006952785 at checkout. Shop Now!

The Lowdown: Shop Lane Bryant for versatile plus size apparel for both casual, work and dress, and get free shipping on orders of $100 or more. We’re especially fond of the RightFit pants line available now.read more

One day you walk into your local Gap store to pick up a pair of size (insert your size here) jeans. After smiling at the overtly cheery folder/greeter/loss prevention associate, you head over to the denim wall to find your jeans. All of a sudden, 10 large men, wearing tailored dark suits accessorized by white ear plugs, rush into the store, causing a tower of cherry red wool/cashmere blend ribbed turtleneck sweaters to tumble to the floor (they also block the fitting room). Unaware of what is going on, you start to shake so hard that a pair of your (insert size again) jeans fall to the floor.… read more


Sample sales, both the term and the actual events, have reach an almost mythical status in the minds of most shoppers.

Reality? Well..

The mythical status of the sample sale led to a global rise in the usage of the term “sample sale”, when really the event is more like a designer showcase or warehouse sale.  True sample sales take place where samples are created, like New York City and, to a lesser degree, Los Angeles. Yeah your local pr firm… read more