Glenda Cuff by Erickson Beamon
I’m a girl that appreciates bling without having to shell out serious dough for it. I recently saw this gorgeous, sparkly cuff in a DailyCandy email. I want it, I need it, I simply have to own it…..but it’s $475. Well, it’s actually closer to $357 with a 25% discount from DailyCandy. Though too rich for my taste, a girl can dream that an affordable knockoff exists somewhere in cyberspace, right?
Looking for a discount on cute jeans? Madewell on Newbury Street is hosting a 20% off event this Thursday night (January 7) from 7-10 p.m. In addition to the discount, denim experts will be onsite to help you pick out the perfect pair while groovin’ to a live DJ. Free hemming and custom embroidery will also be available.
For more information, please call Madewell at (617) 424-0904, or pop into their store at 329 Newbury Street.
Top Shop by Rija 2.0 from Flickr
Deals, steals, and the occasional splurge rock this savvy bostonian’s world. As I discovered today, the fab staffers at Lucky Magazine agree with me. In addition to publishing an entertaining daily blog, I found this hidden gem blog entry chock full of shopping discounts. I tested the Sephora discount code for 20% off and it worked. Thanks for saving me $13 Lucky Magazine – I’m totally putting it toward something fabulous in your honor!
To see online markdowns from now through December 15 at awesome stores including Sephora, Ann Taylor, The Container Store, and many more, please visit this link:
http://www.luckymag.com/blogs/luckyrightnow/2009/10/online-markdowns-29.html
One would think that a partnership between Victoria Secret’s PINK line and MLB would result in a collection of sporty knickers. However, this collaboration seems to be starting small (and dreaming big?) with sweats and tees for six major league teams: Cubs, Mets, Phillies, Red Sox, White Sox and Yankees. The items are cute, look very comfortable, and stick mostly to team colors. However, there is one screaming hot pink Mets sweatpants/hoodie combo. Perfect for the girl who likes to stand out from the crowd, right?
While I’m certain that this will be extremely popular with PINK’s target demographic, several critics argue that female baseball fans already have a multitude of apparel options at their disposal. They also question why Victoria Secret has the number 86 on most pieces of clothing, citing Boston’s infamous “Curse of the Bambino.” In reviewing the overall PINK collection, it appears that Victoria Secret consistently uses the number 86 throughout the PINK line.
As a brand marketing enthusiast, I can’t help but wonder if Victoria Secret should have left the number 86 off of its MLB team apparel line. When it comes to sports, numbers on apparel will always have an added significance, from player numbers, to the year a team was founded, etc. I’m sure if Victoria Secret conducted a focus group, women would say that they’re not buying their MLB team apparel line because of the number 86, but because it’s cute, comfortable, and bears the name of their favorite team.
Bottom line – will this impact sales? Probably not, except in the case of a die-hard sports fan. As for their critics, I’d argue that women enjoy having options. We frequently look at our closets full of clothes and say, “I have nothing to wear.” Well, now we have a few more cute, sporty options.
What do you think of Victoria Secret PINK’s new MLB line? Check it out here: http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/?cgname=OSPNKMLBTMS&cgnbr=OSPNKMLBTMS&rfnbr=6378
About forty minutes outside of Boston, Wrentham is a great day trip to take every few months. Recently, I stopped in to search for a few last-minute winter purchases before the outlets go full-throttle into spring apparel.
Looking for black pointy-toed boots, I scored a great mid-calf pair at Nine West for $35! They also had knee-high ones for $50 (about a 2 inch heel). Off Sak’s had tons of Joe’s jeans, Theory had great basics on sale, and J.Crew made me want to jump headfirst into spring with it’s cheerful, preppy selections.
Quite possibly the most impressive of the day was the Coach outlet. There were so many high-quality leather bags in great colors from tan, black, white, periwinkle blue, and sage green. Similarly colored wristlets were super cheap, and passport holders, CD cases, mini travel pill cases, were all on sale (and make great gifts).
Outlets to skip included the GAP, Banana Replublic, Bebe and Arden B- they definitely need a refresher!
SavvyBostonian Tips:
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets: 1 Premium Outlet Blvd, Wrentham, MA