online sale alert: kate spade

Currently salivating over these adorable, albeit slightly impractical, items in the massive Kate Spade sale going on in Gilt right now. Sequined duffel bag, anyone?

If you haven't signed up for Gilt yet, click here. Happy shopping!

hunter boot sample sale

The Hunter boots sale just started on Gilt! How fast can you click?

If you've been hiding under a rock and haven't signed up for Gilt yet, click here to join.

today's sexy deals

So many sexy deals online today!

I've just been salivating over all the beautiful lacy things at Rue-la-la's La Perla boutique. The prettiest bras are just $79 with matching bottoms for about $39. And I'm a little sad that I missed out on a gorgeous mink capelet for $399 that sold out in a flash at the La Fiorentina boutique! There are still quite a lot of plush cashmere, rabbit and fox fur-trimmed little luxuries left, like rabbit ear muffs that are just $20. Click here to join Rue-la-la if you haven't already!

On Groupon you can get a 10-class card for Burlesque Bikini Bootcamp! Each one hour class begins with an aerobic workout, followed by 25 minutes learning a burlesque routine and ending with toning exercises. The class incorporates burlesque, ballet and yoga moves for a sexy class that gets the blood pumping. If you haven't joined Groupon yet, what on earth are you waiting for?! Click here now!

today i'm loving: tory burch jelly driving flats

Aren't these citrus-hued jelly driver's shoes from Tory Burch just adorable? Jelly shoes like these are perfect for rainy days during spring and summer, when rubber rain boots are just way too stuffy to put on. In a walking city like New York, jelly flats will keep your feet from swimming in murky rain water. These cute flats are just $59 at RueLaLa today, and I had to restrain myself from getting a pair. If you'd like to check out the other Tory Burch merch in the RueLaLa sale but have yet to sign up, click here. Happy shopping!

target + gilt groupe

I haven't shopped for the sake of shopping in such a long time that I am just completely out of the loop! If you've been following my 30 Before 30 Project, you've probably figured that all funds have been directed to travel, surf lessons, pole dancing lessons and whatnot rather than fashion items. So I was pretty stunned to receive the email below today ... Target has a new line coming up with Mulberry?!? WOW. I'm underwhelmed with the bags I've seen so far, but looking forward to seeing what else they have in store. There's also a clothing line from Tucker, which I must admit I know nothing about but seems to make very pretty dresses. I really like the vintage look of the ones they've done for Target, so far. Decoupage king John Derian also returns with a fresh new collection of homeware. I am already smitten with that flowered melamine plate in the image below.

So the big news is that Gilt Groupe members get a headstart on shopping Target's new designer collaborations this Friday at 12 noon. If you haven't registered for Gilt Groupe yet, then what rock have you been hiding under? Get on that right now and click here.

Happy bargain shopping!

butter by nadia online sample sale!

Have you heard about Butter by Nadia? I think these dresses are the most genius ideas on the planet! Most of them can be worn in a multitude of different, sexy ways. I don't know why I still don't own one! Well, okay, it's really because they're not all that cheap (the price for a dress hovers around $250) and I'm a little intimidated by the "one size fits all" thing. I'd love to get this dress on the left, for instance, but the length might hit mid-calf for me since I am not exactly supermodel-sized.

But non-munchkins should definitely check out the online sample sale going on until June 21st at the Butter by Nadia website! There are some great deals, like this signature dress on the left now at just $125. The versatile jersey ball gown is just $155, and there's a bunch of very cute dresses as low as $65. Check it out here.

Happy Saturday everyone!

cartier watches 25% off at bluefly

To be honest, I usually just delete the messages in my inbox from Bluefly because I'm not supposed to be shopping these days and I don't actually find a lot of things that I like there. However, every now and then they throw some pretty sick sales. If I was in the market for a Cartier watch, I would totally love today's VIP Sale at Bluefly. These watches and more, all at 25% off!

The stainless steel La Doña is now just $3,694 from $4,925. The Tank Francaise is $4,800 from $6,400. And that sick Pasha Seatimer is $32,906 from $43,875. That's over 10K knocked off the retail price!

Sign up with Bluefly and salivate over the gorgeousness!

last day to hit up the net-a-porter sale!

Personally, I'm not in the habit of buying things that cost as much as a plane ticket to somewhere fabulous, but far be it for me to deny you all information on a sale! If you're budget allows for some Net-a-porter "bargain" shopping, today is the last day and they're throwing in an extra 20% off for good measure. Some lovely things still up for grabs are this gorgeous Hervé Léger dress and fun, feathered Givenchy heels.

Enjoy!

today i'm loving: vogue's shop the issue

If you've ever been frustrated about cracking open your favorite magazine, falling in love with something, and for the life of you never finding the damn thing in any store, then you'll like this. Vogue has partnered up with online sample sale site Gilt Groupe for Vogue's Shop the Issue. They're selling items found in Vogue's "Steal of the Month" section, such as the See by Chloé safari shirt (see below, top left) featured in their January issue. This being Vogue though, their definition of a steal is something below $500. There are a few cheaper items, like the J. Crew fedora hat for $40 and a Three Dots tie-dye shirt for $72. I just like looking at the very Vogue-esque images with models in mid-air.

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today i'm loving: see by chloe on ideeli

So many pretty little things by See by Chloe on Ideeli today. Loving the little dresses with pretty bows and flounces particularly. The cheery mustard color of the dress above caught my eye straightaway. These dresses are on sale for $169 each, which is still steep for me but good prices for this brand. I'd rather spend that money on a cozy new duvet cover for my new digs. Just a few more days and it's a fresh start for me!

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Have a great time at the after-Christmas sales!

rilee & lo turns one!

Isn't it fun when someone celebrates a birthday and you get a gift too? Accessories haven Rilee & Lo has just turned one and they're celebrating by giving a 30% discount off their lovely merchandise.

I'm extremely tempted to stock up on bangles. I've had bracelets on the brain partly because I just came back from a weeklong Indian wedding feast and just lusted after the stacks upon stacks of bangles worn by the women. But it's also because piling on the cuffs, bangles and bracelets is a major trend for fall.

If I could have my way with the Rilee & Lo site, I would grab these retro glam cuffs at CC Skye:

I would also be severely tempted by these Isharya bangles that marry tradition with clean and modern lines:

On weekends when I'm feeling that earthy and hippie-ish, these bracelets by Citrine by the Stones would be perfect:

And on those days when I need a pretty pick-me-up for work, I'd love to stack up these gorgeous shirt cuffs by Kara Ross:

Full disclosure: Rilee & Lo is a sponsor of this blog (duh, see banner on the sidebar). But I have posted about their website before and really do love the stuff they sell, since I am a total accessories freak. We're working on doing a giveaway in the very near future so stay tuned for that! In the meantime, happy shopping!

hervé léger at hautelook today

Good thing I found a dress for the wedding last Monday, otherwise I would lose all sense of reason and be SO tempted to get an Hervé Léger at the Hautelook sale. I love the one shouldered dress on the left. I think it's so sexy without crossing into slutty Serena Van der Woodsen territory. But it still costs $522 and I can't go near that price. I also love the subtle sexiness of the dress on the right, which is a wee bit cheaper at $438. Oh well. Today's not the day but someday I will have my Hérve Léger!

If you haven't signed up for Hautelook yet, click here.

monday discounts

Robert Lee Morris earrings, Elizabeth & James ring, Robert Lee Morris cuff

Gotta love Rilee & Lo's credo: "Accessories First. Clothing Optional." I guess I've been shopping like that subconsciously. Most days, I just wear plain tees and tank tops, and then just attempt to jazz it up with some earrings or a cute necklace.

If you're accessory obsessed like me, here's something to brighten up your Monday. Rilee & Lo is offering The Chiconomist readers a 25% discount off Elizabeth & James and Robert Lee Morris jewelry from July 6 to 10. Just enter 25EJRLM at checkout to get your bling for less. I'm so jonesin for that gold E&J ring in the middle but must. exercise. restraint. All cash must be funneled towards credit card bills and home improvement. Domestication is cramping my style! But for you lucky ones with cash to spare, happy shopping!

baubles

Cute little baubles by Pade Vadra on sale today at Ideeli. I just like the fact that they're not generic, and can't be duplicated just by going down to the fashion district. The leaves on the necklace on the right, for instance, are made of jade, which I find very cool. And how adorable is the little turquoise seahorse? Awww.

zac brightens up my dreary day

This adorable Zac Posen poplin drape dress brings a bit of sunshine into my dreary, gloomy, first-day-back-at-work-from-a-long-vacation day. On sale for $550 from $1,100 at Neiman Marcus' midday dash.

today i want ...

This stack of textured bangles by Amrita Singh, on sale for $49 at Ideeli. I'm just scared to buy them without trying them on because I have teeny tiny wrists that most bangles just slip right off ...

being an adult sucks

I applied for the very first loan of my life today to cover expenses for my move, and so I'm the bank's b*atch for the next two years. Thus, I'm not allowed to splurge on anything for the next two years, as well. Not even gorgeous Herve Leger dresses on sale at Gilt Groupe like this one that's going for $528 (from $1,490). Not even the super beautiful ombre Herve that I've been coveting forever (not that I ever had a chance; it sold out in minutes). Sigh. Double triple sigh.

40% off at saks

I die a little bit when I see sales like this and know that I can't buy anything. I'd kill for one of these Chloé sandals but their prices are still pretty steep at upwards of $500. I'll have to make sure I save up for the Chloé sample sale this year!

it's that simple, really

This season, I'd gotten so used to seeing accessories that had been studded and bedazzled to the ends of the earth that when I saw this bag by Foley & Corinna, I literally said, "Whoa." It's so simple, but so beautifully crafted. The skin looks butter-soft and the structure perfectly slouchy. I heart it so much; it seems to be the perfect summer bag—and not just for this season, but for many seasons to come. I really love it. The regular retail price is $445 but Shopbop is having a bag sale until April 29, which slashes prices by 25% (just put in the code ARMCANDY at check out). Grrrr I want it so bad, but my money's been earmarked for our Vegas/Napa trip and impending move so all I can do is hope that this bag will still be available for purchase months from now. Why does life have to keep getting in the way of shopping? It's really not fair.

mid-day dash at neimans

My boyfriend thinks I'm crazy for subscribing to all these retailers for emails on special offers, but I tell ya it's worth it for all the special invites and discounts you get. Today for instance, Neiman Marcus decided to have a "Mid-Day Dash" with exclusive items at 55% off just for their subscribers. You can't get to the special sale just by going to the website, I tried. So if I actually had the dough, I could've gotten this exquisite Carlos Falchi anaconda oversized clutch for $1,219 (compare that to the original price of $2710). Sweet, sweet deal! If only I had a trust fund ...