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8/16 Sample Sales: Nixon, Catherine Malandrino, Linea Pelle

by Lisa on August 16th, 2011

I think this is a first, folks. The sale we are loving the most today is a {gasp} MEN’S sale! JackThreads currently has Nixon watches on sale, and I can’t recommend these watches highly enough if you’re looking for something special for that guy in your life. If you’re not familiar, Nixon makes some of the funkiest/awesomest watches around. They’re never cheap and rarely go on sale, so check out this sale for a fab discount!

I’m not positive I’ll be able to afford anything, but I can’t wait to check out the styles in the Catherine Malandrino sale at HauteLook!

Below you’ll find all of the best online sample sales opening today. If you’re not yet a member of any of the sample sale sites below click on the name of the site and you’ll be able to register – and shop – immediately.

Any boutique you see bolded below is my personal pick for one of the best of the day. Happy *Discount* Shopping!

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365Hangers: New designs from a variety of designers – view styles that are available in your size only

Aviesta: Theory Apparel, Chanel

Beyond the Rack: Register now for an automatic $10 account credit! Faith Connexion, Josh Brody, Esprit, Bottega Veneta, Rockin’ Rare Posters, The Perfect Touch, Backpacks & Lunchboxes, Kidorable, Fashion Victime Paris, Chic Suits, DVD Box Set, Takera

Billion Dollar Babes: Lenora Dame, Pucci Sunglasses, Linea Pelle Belts, Enzo Angiolini, One Day: Linea Pelle Handbags, Eva Franco

Biva: Christian Audigier, Ferrari Fragrances

Clique to Know: Komarov

eBay Fashion Vault: 75% off Boots & Bags

Editors’ Closet: Going, Going, Gone!, Editors’ Picks for: The Little Ones, Jil Sander

Fab.com: AViiQ – Smart Mobile Accessories, Mint – Fresh, Cool, Mint, Scale 1:1 – Light Up Your Life, 20th Obsession – Vintage Modernist Jewelry, Blue Claw: Stylish Waterproof Dopp Kits, The Brooklyn Bakery – Bracelets and Cuffs You’ll Crave, New Breed Furniture – Cantilevered Tables & Chairs, NewYorkCity Snaps – Quintessentially NYC Photos

Gilt: Allure Day Spa, Back to Black: Fall Shoes & Bags, Cap Juluca Resort – Anguilla, Denim Shop: Find Your Perfect Fit, Invicta Watches, KEP Jewelry, Line & Dot, Marc by Marc Jacobs Swim, Seychelles, Taste Daily Special: 5 Cent Shipping on Madecasse Chocolate Bars

Gilt Children: CZ by Carolina Zapf, Eleni’s New York, Eurotard: Ballet Class Basics, Incase, Jade’s ToyBox: Eco-Friendly Learning Activity Kits, Lunchtime Supplies for Back to School: Goodbyn, Lunchbots & More, Nellystella Girls Apparel, Pacific Merchants Acacia Serveware, Taste Daily Special: 5 Cent Shipping on Madecasse Chocolate Bars, The Nolitan Hotel – New York City

Gilt Home: ELLE DECOR Modern Life Concept House, Nourison Rugs, Pickett’s Press, School Supplies: Dakine, Ecojot & Poppin

Gilt Man: American Designer Style, Canterbury of New Zealand, Fred Perry by Raf Simons: Up to 70% Off!, Incase, Invicta Watches, John Varvatos Star USA Footwear, Kalorik Kitchen Appliances, Lunchtime Supplies: Goodbyn, Lunchbots & More, The Nolitan Hotel – New York City

Hautelook: Catherine Malandrino, Laundry by Shelli Segal, American Vintage, Joseph Abboud Tailored Clothing, Dolce Vita, ViX Swimwear, A Rainbow of Gems, Rebelette, Bruno Magli Shoes & Handbags, Mad Sky Blowout, Bruno Magli Men, Cynthia Rowley Sunglasses, JEAN-MICHELLE Cosmetics, The James Hotel Chicago, Phaidon, LDC Home by Joel Dessaules

HomeSav: Sicura – Elegant Bookends & Frames, Vigo – Sinks, Faucets & Vanities

Ideeli: Max and Cleo, Career Chic, Paper Denim & Cloth, T-Tech by Tumi, Shoe Polish, Teez-Her, Stupell Industries, Abeyta Photography, Amrita Singh, Buffalo, Senna Cosmetics, Josie by Natori, Capote

InVino: InVino: 2007 Poderi Colla Pian Balbo – Dolcetto D’Alba DOC, Piedmont, Italy – $14.99 ($25 Retail), 2006 compania Vitivinicola Tandem – Palacio de Eza Tinto; Navarra, Spain DO – $9.99 ($19 Retail)

Ivory Trunk: Damiani, Sunglass Cleanout, Last Chance Summer Steals: Handbags

Jack Threads {for Men}: Nixon, Sneaker Sale: Starting at $24.99

Jetsetter {Travel}: Cap Juluca – Anguilla, The Nolitan – New York City, Dana Hotel – Chicago, Gansevoort Miami, Oceana – Santa Monica

Joss & Main: Zhush – Sue De Chiara, D.L. Rhein – Embroidered Pillows, Bernhardt – Traditional Furniture, Uttermost – Decorative Accents

Lot18: Brooklyn Slate Presentation Board in Black – $22 ($36 Retail), Brooklyn Slate Coasters in Black (Set of 4) – $18 ($28 Retail), 2007 Tenuta Argentiera Bolgheri Rosso Superiore – $49.99 ($73 Retail)

Modnique: Vero Vicenza, Civil Society, Chronotech, Daum Lalique, Roberto Demeglio – Pearl Jewelry Collection, YASB, Shoes Under $100

One Kings Lane: Candice Olson for AF – Decorative Lighting, Stela Collection – Occasional Furniture, Uptown Artworks – Personalized Pillows & Wall Art, Matisse – Fine Prints & Posters, Abrams – Coffee Table Books, Bedding Basics – Sheets, Throws & Utility, Spiegelau – Elegant Stemware, Vintage & Market Finds – Wall Decor & More, Vintage & Market Fins – Tabletop, Vintage & Market Finds – Art

Planet Gear: Green Bottle, Two Owls – Women, Two Owls – Baby, Sustainable Kids

PLNDR: Save 15% on $75+ purchases with promo code “15GREEN” Sock It To Me

PRIVÉ: OBAKKI

Pure Citizen: Wanderlust, Lulu Life

Rue La La: Christopher Fischer, Nantucket Island Resorts – Nantucket, MA, Cuisinart, Crocs, Crocs – Men’s, Edox, Edox – Men’s, Design Accents

SeenOn!: One Day – Lenora Dame, One Day – Pucci Sunglasses, One Day – Linea Pelle Belts, One Day – Enzo Angiolini, One Day – Linea Pelle Handbags, One Day – Eva Franco, One Day – Set Exclusives

Seshday: Skullcandy

Swirl: Lola & Sophie, Tom Ford

Tablet {Travel}: Hotel St. Augustine – Miami, JK Place – Florence

The Clymb: 2XU, Gu, Immersion Research

The Foundary: Animal Traits, Arda Glassware, Silk Arrangements, Storypeople

The Mini Social {for Moms & Kids}: Western Chief Kids, Western Chief Women, Ismodern, D6

TheSampleSale.com: Bottega Venetta Sunglasses, Menswear Moment, Great Lengths

Totsy {for Moms & Kids}: Kid Basix, JD Toys, Miss Daisy Fairy Costumes, DadGear, Provence Sante, Laura Ashley Footwear, Sticky Pixies

Vacationist {Travel}: The Gray – Milan, Hotel Raito – Vietri sul Mare (Amalfi Coast), Italy, Bauers Palladio Hotel & Spa – Venice, The Duke Hotel – Rome, La Moresca – Marina di Ragusa, Italy, Hotel Helvetia & Bristol – Florence

VoyagePrive.com {Travel}: Coconut Point Hospitality, Tropical Island Paradise, Defining Boutique in Chicago, All-Inclusive Antigua, Boutique Hotel NYC, Patagonia Passage

Zulily {for Moms & Kids}: Get $5 off a $50+ purchase with promo code “GA3964” Jeanne Lottie, Crocs, AnnLoren, Finny and Zook, Paulina Quintana, Baby Sherpa, Michael Simon, Youngland

Etsy Monday: Thoughtfully Designed

by Megan on August 15th, 2011

One of the reasons I love blogging and social media so much is the amazing people you meet. Today’s Etsy shop owner is an example of that. I followed Laura as she was planning her own wedding and now I continue to follow her as she makes a name for herself in the handmade world. With that being said, please allow me to introduce you to Thoughtfully Designed. Laura got the DIY bug during her own wedding planning process and has since expanded upon that to make handmade, personalized wedding items for you to love!

Damask Religious Unity Candle

I love the verse on the two smaller candles. “Where you go I will go. Where you stay I will stay.” So sweet! And the middle candle can be customized with the font, names, date, and ribbon color. You all know how much I just love personalization!

Flip flop tag

This is the greatest idea ever. Seriously. I had a beach wedding and a boatload of flip flops and I wish I would have thought about this. People were pulling those suckers out left and right trying to figure out sizes. This would have made my life easier. These tags come in a set of 10 and can include S, M, and L or numbers. Also, you have your choice of colored cardstock. LOVE.

Bouquet Charm

I love the idea of having a photo of your parents/grandparents to symbolize your something old. That is just too sweet. Or as a tribute to someone who could not be there on your wedding day. Laura can print the picture in black and white, sepia, or color for you. “The charm is 1.5″ long and is available in either a gold or silver finish. The photo is secured to the charm, but is not behind glass. A satin ribbon bow in the color of your choice can be added if you’d like.” This is seriously one of the sweetest things I’ve ever seen. I love love love this.

Laura was kind enough to answer some questions, enjoy!

1. What was the first item you ever made?

A lot of the items in my shop were items I originally made for my own wedding, so I think the first one I finished was our unity candle, which I now sell here: www.etsy.com/listing/56239523/damask-religious-unity-candle

2. What inspires you to create new items in your shop?

I love knowing that my idea for a new item may be exactly what a bride is looking for. I love hearing that an item is perfect and will fit the theme of their wedding! It’s always fun introducing a new item!

3. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

It’s a close call on my favorite item! I love my memorial candles (www.etsy.com/listing/60655731/memorial-candles) because I had 6 of them at my wedding, and I got to see the tearful reactions from other family members when they saw them. I think they’re such a nice reminder of lost loved ones, and you can display them in your home afterward! I also really love all of my bouquet charms – They’re so fun to make, and the photo frame charms always have a great story behind them.

4. What is your bestseller?

My bestseller is definitely my do not disturb door hangers (www.etsy.com/listing/53669556/door-hangers-for-out-of-town-wedding)! I don’t even know how many thousand I’ve made since I started selling them. They’re fun, too, because they’re custom, so the designs are always different and unique to the couple!

5. What inspired you to start your Etsy shop?

I loved planning our wedding and pouring time into little DIY details that would make our day special. I knew I would miss it after the wedding, and I also knew there are lots of brides out there who either don’t have the time or the desire to make these items themselves, but still love the custom/handmade look. I knew I’d enjoy working with brides and would love helping make their weddings more special, and I hope to work full time in the wedding industry eventually, so my shop has a been a big step in the right direction!

And be sure to check out Laura’s FB page as well! Thanks Laura!

Two Great Deals at Offermatic: Free Subway & Half Off at Babies R Us

by Lisa on August 4th, 2011

A few months ago I wrote about Offermatic, which is a website that offers you deals based on your previous purchases. You link your credit card to your Offermatic account and the deals you get are based on the things you want and where you would shop. It’s basically a more tailored alternative to daily deal sites.

Back when I first wrote about them Offermatic had a few fantastic introductory offers, and they’re offering a couple offers now that might interest some of you.

First, as you see above, when you make a purchase at Subway using the credit card linked to your Offermatic account you will receive a $5 credit on your card.

And here’s another good one – spend $20 at Babies r Us using your credit card linked to your Offermatic account and you’ll receive a $10 account credit!

Click here to check out the Subway deal now!

Click here to check out the Babies r Us offer now!

Woo Hoo! 30%-35% Off EVERYTHING at Gap!

by Lisa on August 4th, 2011

Here’s a FANTASTIC way to start a Thursday morning: 30% off EVERYTHING at the Gap, both in-stores and online! Plus, if you’re a Gap Card holder you’ll get 35% off your purchase!

What I really love about this deal is that it includes new arrivals – and as Dory mentioned, we’re all about the fall shopping these days. {Summer is great, but fall clothes are just so much more fun.}

Enter promo code “30OFF” at checkout to receive the 30% discount, or enter promo code “35OFF” to get 35% off.

If you plan on shopping in-stores, click on and then print out the image above. You will need to redeem it at your local Gap to receive the discount.

I LOVE these jeans! {Technically, I suppose, Gap is calling them jeggings, but since I still think that is the worst term EVER I refuse to use it.} These are my absolute favorite shade of green, and I love them paired with the camel booties. {A color combo I would never think to do on my own.} Normally $69, these jeans are $48.30 with the 30% discount.

Click here to shop Gap online now!!!

Eye Candy: Check out the New Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2011 Lookbook Video

by Lisa on August 3rd, 2011

I love Rebecca Minkoff. Maybe one day I’ll be able to afford something of hers.

Until then, I’ll just enjoy this Video Lookbook they just sent out {I love the song!}:

Crazy Sale: 75% Off Designer Duds at She Boutique

by Lisa on August 3rd, 2011

It’s not often you see a 75% off sale, but right now She Boutique is taking 75% off EVERYTHING they sell online. {She Boutique is a Chicago-area store with a great online presence.}

She Boutique specializes in high-end items, so what you’ll find at this sale are items that are rarely – if ever – 75% off anywhere else.

Enter promo code “clearance75″ at checkout to receive the discount. The sale is valid through August 5, 2011.

I am *pretty* certain they removed a lot of items from their website for this sale, or they’re just low on items as they make way for their fall selection. The number of items they have online isn’t *incredible* but you never know when you’ll get lucky!

This Reese Silk Top by For Joseph originally sold for $119. It’s currently on sale for $72. After the 75% discount it’ll cost just $18. Um, yeah. Can’t really beat that price on a For Joseph top!

Click here to check out everything at She Boutique now!!!