Cheap Tweeps

A whole outfit for under a hundred and fifty? Sure, why not. Here's an $18.99 strappy cotton dress from Hanes (a great summer staple) accessorized with a bag, shoes and necklace from South Moon Under. (When you spend $100. there you get 20% off with code toutie ) So, if you go for the accessories you get $32. off, bringing the outfit total to about $135., give or take couple. Not bad. Roll over items for links and notes. (Click on item first, then the link.)


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Lille! 20% Off A Wonderful Home Store

I'm a sucker for unique. I think every home needs at least a few items that elicit the "where did you get that?" response. Nothing worse than someone traipsing through your abode, pointing to your dinnerware and saying "Macy's, right? I used to have the same plates." Or, "did you get that chair at the Crate and Barrel sale?" (Not to knock C and B---they do a fine job of making great basics. And yes, offering "inspired by" pieces at affordable prices.)

I love walking into homes and seeing flea market finds and one-of-a-kinds mixed in with the ubiquitous orchids and cashmere throws. A stuffed peacock hanging out in the powder room? Absolutely. A bust of Francis Bacon in the living room? Sure, it's nice to have some supremely talented and more screwed up than we are keeping us company. Flowering artichokes used as placecard holders on the table? Yes, picked from the garden this morning.

Anything that is about imagination. Anything that isn't BEIGE.

Well, Lille is one of those little shops that offers artisanal goods with personality plus:





R and Y Augousti palmwood "Montgomery" chair, $2,900.




Kiln Enamel "Aspen Leaf" bowl, $248. (Stained glass kiln-fired onto metal and edged with 24K gold.)



Inmar Group "Spring Lazy Susan", $220. (Made from MDF wood in South America. It's like Klimt for your table!)

Free yourself from the mass-produced, and treat yourself to something that says "you (and only you)" at Lille. Use code BLOOM for 20% off until April 15.

20% off $175.+ at J. Crew

J. Crew (otherwise known as "J. Crack" to its legion) is offering 20% off your purchases of $175. or more until February 14th. Just enter code SHHH at checkout.

You have to admire the Crew's take on a trend--their fashions always look, and yes, feel, suspiciously designer. The only thing lacking is the sticker shock.




Super 120's Jayne dress, $180. (A little Roland Mouret vibe here...)



Printed tunic, $68. (Tory? Nope. It's Crew!)


J.Crew's kids line, Crewcuts, is a favorite of the Obama girls, who even wore it to their father's inauguration. (Mom wore J. Crew gloves!)



Posy chino jacket, $88. Sateen skirt, $39.50 (Sure to be seen on Sasha!)

20% off Tory Burch until January 30th

To celebrate the launch of their new site, Tory Burch is offering customers 20% off their order of $300. or more. Just use code CELEBRATE at checkout.

While I am not a TB devotee (I remember some of those fabrics from the banquettes at Hojos...) I am a fan of her accessories, when used in moderation. For instance:



Chrissy Tote, $395. Has that 70's Gucci vibe, while preppy in construction.



Anya sandals, $250. A little pricey for a pair of metallic huaraches, but I LOVE the idea of the modest Latin American sandal gone luxe.



Reva, $195. The Revalution spawned a ton of rip-offs...


Actually, looking at the Resort/Pre-Spring collection, I was a bit harsh in my assessment of her fabrics. This collection has an African feel to it, and I like the artisinal touches. So much better than her usual "nooner at the Idlewild Airport Motel" geometric prints. Maybe it's just me, but if I see one more socialite dressed in a Tory tunic... It's like Lily Pulitzer meets Populuxe. Okay, we get it already.