La Dolce Vita!

Sure, life might not seem so sweet these days. (By the way, taxes are due next week... You're welcome!) Picking up a pair of Choos to bouy your sinking spirits is no longer an option.

Or is it?

How about a pair of runway-inspired lovelies that will leave them guessing? The masters of outfitting the hoi polloi (Hi Mom!) with uncommon style, Dolce Vita, are having a storewide sale. Save 25% on the hottest styles for spring and summer:



Jaslyn, $165. (Get $25 off $100. with code 25off100 )



Cajun, $120. (Get $25. off $100. with code 25off100)

You got your glads, your platform pumps, your cutout booties, even a tunic top (or two) all for the price of one pair of Choos. Or Loubous. Or whatever other prohibitively-priced designer you've sworn off. (For now, at least.)

Shop the site, use the codes. Go on, use them:

$25. off $100: Use code 25off100
$50. off $200: Use code 50off200
$80. off $300: Use code 80off300
$115. off $400: Use code 115off400


If people think those are $700. shoes, let them. Just fake it 'til you make it.

25% off Bobbi Brown until March 19th

The Instant Beauty Gratification Event is on at Bobbi Brown: Through March 19th, save 25% on your purchases. Your discount will be applied automatically at checkout. (Oh, and use code INSTANT for free shipping, too!)

I am really becoming a fan of Bobbi Brown. Being a Trish chick for most of makeup-wearing life, I am not easily swayed by other lines. Slowly, slowly I have developed a growing respect for Bobbi. (Translation: I have re-ordered a number of Bobbi items, including the Bridal Palette.)

Recently, I placed an order, and though it was delivered on time, the lip pencil was missing from the box. I notified the company, and a day later I was sent a replacement pencil, UPS overnight, no questions asked. Unreal. My growing repect has really blossomed into all-out admiration. Great cosmetics, great customer service, decent prices---just beautiful!

Free Pearl Earrings at Ross Simons!

Until February 25th, receive a free pair of pearl earrings with your purchase at Ross Simons. Oh, and use code BIGSALE to save 25% on your order!

25% off Jo Malone

Blame it on my love for Yasmin Le Bon and Jemima Khan. My girl crush on two of London's most lovely had me devouring every issue of Tatler in the late 90's. I read all about privilege and pampering among the Sloanes---which included exclusive scents from Jo Malone London. The It Brits swooned over her Nutmeg and Ginger bath oil and Lime Basil and Mandarin cologne. Anyone who was anyone was popping into Jo's shop for a complete "fragrance wardrobe", all wrapped up in chic cream boxes and tied with an elegant black bow.

I had to have.

I called the shop and ordered the now famous Lime Basil and Mandarin cologne, and the Nutmeg and Ginger bath oil. I cop to the indulgence, but never regretted it. (Well, I regretted it a little when Neiman began carrying the line a year later.) These scents were unlike anything I had ever experienced; there was a freshness to them, like someone was sitting in the back of a shop with a mortar and pestle, grinding up blooms from Italian villas. I was in love.

I immediately ordered more Jo Malone--154, a woody number named after the address of Jo's original store. And followed up with Honeysuckle and Jasmine, which will always bring back memories of a perfect summer. Jo Malone was joy in a bottle.

I wish you joy, and bring you good news of Jo Malone's Friends and Family event, with savings of 25%, February 10th and 11th only.

Gap--25% off Jeans Event until January 19th

Three words: Long and Lean. If you haven't snagged a pair (or two) of Gap's bestselling Long and Lean jeans, now is the time. Until January 19th, save 25% on a selection of Gap jeans in store and online. For those of you who swear by Joe's or Sevens, you will not be disappointed by Gap Long and Leans. These jeans are true to their name: the fit is exceptional, and they really do make you look about 8-10 pounds thinner. (I like to size up so they hang a little lower at the waist...)

For $37. on sale, you cannot go wrong! (At the full price of $50. you can't go wrong either. That's about one quarter the price of Joe's, Sevens, or Citizens.)

Introducing Hayden Harnett Footwear!

You love their bags. You love their leather accessories. You love their clothes. Now... LOVE THEIR BOOTS! (That's a declarative, not a command. How can anyone resist?!!!)

Hayden Harnett "Zelda" boots, $595.

Take 25% off any boot order with code booty. This code valid November 15-20.