Fourth of July Sales!

Sorry for the hiatus! We're back. And to re-start the fun I've got a handful of sweet coupon codes for Fourth of July sales online!

15% off at Lulu's Fashion Lounge: FOURTH
Free shipping at Fred Flare: BIGBANG
20% off at Shoebuy: must click through THIS link (e-mail exclusive)
15% off at American Eagle: 90385486
10% off and Free shipping at Karmaloop: GENIUS
$10 off anything at Victoria's Secret: SP812517 (you need a certificate number - mine was 723635699 you can try to re-use or change a digit?)
$3 off $15 at Threadless: lovesthreadless
20% off at Newport News: 500

Mega Clearance happening at:
Baghaus.com
NewportNews.com

Printable 15% off coupon for Filene's Basement: HERE

Goodbye for Nau

In April, a new store, Nau, open its doors in the Beverly Center. Nau was a store dedicated to "the balancing of beauty, performance and sustainability... from developing better, more environmentally friendly fabrics to raising the bar for functional, elegant designs." I was curious to check it out, and, a month later, when I finally made it through the West Hollywood traffic, the employees of Ben Sherman informed me the company went out of business.

Needless to say, e-hop, skip, and jump to Nau.com for 50% off of the rest of their entire line. This will be until July 31st.

N[au], if you’re concerned that you won't have an asset for clothing made out of cornmeal or whatever is considered "environmentally friendly", have no fear. On August 1st, some former Nau employees will re-launch with a new partner, Horny Toad, Inc. Contrary to my first impression, Horny Toad is a Santa Barbara-based lifestyle apparel company and not a sex-toy boutique for the reptile demographic.

Sale Alert (Today Only)

If you've never shopped the online store Lu Lu's Fashion Lounge, you might wanna today 'cause they're offering 17% off everything in honor of St. Pat's.
Some brands they carry: Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, Sugar, Loungefly, YakPak and a bunch of others. If nothing else, check out their accessories and jewelry. Cuteness abounds.
Promo code: GREEN

PS- Another similar site with a sale is StyleViolet. First time shoppers get 20% off with code FIRSTSPRING08 (this promo lasts longer.)

Hot Sale-on-Sale Action

Urban Outfitters is offering an automatic 25% off all their clearance items online this week (ends Sunday.) Here are a few things in the bargain bin that aren't crap:

Suede Boots: $37.49
BC Hightops: $37.49


Suede Boots: $59.99
Suede heels: $22.49

Wool Coat: $74.99
Cardigan: $29.99

Dress: $47.24
Sweater: $26.24

Art deco pin: $7.49
Leather gloves: $26.24

Let the Holiday Sales Begin

Steve Madden is having a huge sale on a great selection of trendy and classic pumps right now. By huge sale I don't mean dirt cheap, most are between $50 and $100, but Madden shoes are comfortable, well-made and definitely withstand many a drunken stumble home. (Plus free shipping on $75+)

Some of my over-the-top large detail faves:

Wardrobe- $71.96 (also in black, red)
Conspire- $71.96 (also in black, beige)
Chavela- $71.96 (also in black, brown, purple)

And the classic must-have:

Excitte - $47.96 (also in patent, brown)

Clearance!

Just a handful of finds...

Lux knit foil dress
$48 $19.99
Available in heather gray, navy and black
www.urbanoutfitters.com

Steve Madden metallic purse
$78 $19.99
www.stevemadden.com

Steve Madden stacked-heel maryjanes
$89.95 $39.99
In red or black.
www.stevemadden.com


Charlotte Russe satin halter top
$19.99 $10
www.charlotterusse.com


Forever 21 denim mini
$18 $5.99
Available in washed or dark denim.
www.forever21.com

Gap skinny patent belt
$24.99 $2.97
www.gap.com


Girlprops silver coin necklace
$1.99
www.girlprops.com



Leg Avenue glitter tights
$12.99 $5.99
Available in silver, gold, purple, red, lavender, royal blue and light pink.
www.cutesygirl.com

Shop Goodwill, Dodge the Smell

Did you know that Goodwill has an online auction site? It's a bit of a mess (just like the stores-- so thrifters won't miss out on that the exilhirating feeling of "digging for gold"--though if you're looking for a multi-sensory simulation, try tearing open a dirty diaper and setting it next to the keyboard...) but there are more than a few treasures lurking in what appears to be one Michigan location.
For example, a pair of unworn Prada pumps, current price $78, with 3 minutes to go...a vintage Gunne Sax prarie dress...a vintage suede coat from Saks Fifth Avenue, and so on.
It's definitely worth a look, if you can get past their overabundance of fur coats. (That's vintage fur, PETA! Now, put down that can of red paint.)

Finders Sharers

Clearance sections usually contain two types of things: stuff that nobody bought because it sucks, and stuff that for some freak reason got marked down (I don't count "past season" as a legitimate flaw) because God or Vishnu or whoever smiled upon the broke people who have taste.
I spend hours every week scouring website clearance sections for treasures. Consider this my community service- I'm gonna show you some things I found on CLEARANCE right now that rule my face.


$19.99 LEATHER (not Pleather!) Knee-High Boots
Found at: Delia*s
A classic fall wardrobe staple, knee-high boots never go out of style. Maybe the "cuff" is on the trendy side, but it's still being rocked as it only really surfaced last winter.
They also come in brown and (ew) forest green. As a general rule, let's avoid colored leather, shall we?





$1.99 (Fake) Gold Guitar Necklace and $0.99 Gun Earrings
Found at: GirlProps
Okay they're a little tacky, but still pretty cute to wear to a show. You scenester.


$12.99 Feather Pillow and $9.99 Velvet Pillow
Found at: Urban Outfitters
The velvet one also comes in red-- with all three it would look cute together, right? Very Victorian bordello, but in a chic way.








$3.95 Large "Carnaby" Platter
Found at: Crate and Barrel
If your style is minimalist or modern or based in solid colors of a bolder variety, this magical slice of melamine will totally match. If your dinnerware is more "natural" or rustic, you could still use this for bringing food to a party.




$10 Retro Print Cotton Skirt
Found at: Wet Seal
It's rare to find a retro knockoff print that doesn't look like some hideous cartoon of what it's supposed to be. So I'm calling this skirt a rarity. Even though it will probably last about 3 washes before dissolving. Longevity is overrated in fashion.




$19.99 Canvas Tote
Found at: Newport News
Doesn't this design/color combo just scream "Upper East Side yuppie, part-time-working, nanny-having, horseback-riding, charity-ball-committee bitch"? I think a dash of that looks just dandy. Not real leather on the accents, but who's inspecting you? And plus, this way you won't piss off "the vegans."



$27.99 Isaac Mizrahi Georgette Dress
Found at: Target
This piece can easily transition to fall with a pair of opaque tights and a cardigan (black, preferably-- tied in by the black dots in the dress.) Totally cute for work, dinner, whatever. And they also have it in cream and a pale teal. There was an all-black one but it's either not on clearance yet or has sold out. Isaac has done good this time. Now if he would only lay off the shapeless mom trousers...

That's all for now! I'll share more as I find them.