Archive October 2009

Bargain Christmas Gifts For Teens

Oct30

fishcubeNeed a great Christmas gift for a high schooler or new college student?   Teach them how to be stylish and responsible with these funky stackable Aqua Box fish bowls from Wrapables.   Perfect for your standard Beta fish, these nifty cubes light up at night, thanks to a battery powered LED lights in the base.   They’re sure to add pizzazz to any room or dorm, making them the perfect Christmas gift for teens.  Fish have never been this much fun!   At under $20, you can even afford to spring for his or her first Beta fish (and maybe even the one after that).   Spend $50 with Wrapables online, and get a free gift!

Save 15% on Christmas Gifts for Baby!

Oct29

BabySleeperCelebrating Baby’s first Christmas? Make it extra snuggly with one of these adorable holiday sleepers from Personal Creations. These cute and classic holiday baby long johns snap up the front, with a button flap in the back, so getting your little one in and out is a breeze. And the best part? They can be personalized with his or her name, plus a custom message of up to 3 lines to commemorate this special holiday. Choose from sizes appropriate for ages 6, 12, 18 or 24 months. (No, these don’t come in adult sizes. We already checked!) At under $18, these inexpensive Christmas gifts are already a bargain – but that doesnt mean you can’t sweeten the deal! Just enter the coupon code GIFTS15 to save an extra %15 at checkout.

Free Shipping from Brookstone!

Oct23

KeysEveryone would probably agree that Brookstone is a fantastic place to find unique Christmas gifts, especially gifts for men!  But if you just can’t face the ridiculous mobs at the malls, shopping online is the perfect alternative.  Now you can buy all of those neat gadget gifts right from the comfort of your own home, and save on shipping too!  Throughout the holiday season, Brookstone is offering free shipping on all purchases of $99 or more.  Check out some of the most popular holiday gift ideas, such as the Remote Control Keys Locator and the Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speakers.  So why not sit back, relax, and let the Christmas gifts come to you…for free!

Handbags for the Holidays

Oct15

Every woman needs a red handbag for the holiday season. Whether it’s a big red shoulder bag for the 50+ trips to the mall or a slim and elegant red alligator clutch for a holiday party, we’ve found some perfect handbags at discount prices to complete your look this season.

The Large Shopper
While out and about from grocery shopping to mall runs to the drug store for extra wrapping paper, be sure you’re decked out with one of these hot red shopper bags. The Furla Carmen extra large shopper is very well styled and at 49% off, it’s a steal at $303. We also love the casual styling of Kate Spade’s Portland Sailor shopper bag and it’s also on sale at 48% off retail. Get it for only $172.

Holiday Red Furla Carmen Shopper Bag - 49% Off

Holiday Red Furla Carmen Shopper Bag - 49% Off


Kate Spade Portland Sailor Tote - 48% Off

Kate Spade Portland Sailor Tote - 48% Off

For our over-the-top shopper, we couldn’t help but notice the Fendi hot pink sequined bag. It’s not red but will still grab the attention of everyone at the office, at the mall, and in outer space. We love Fendi and know they aren’t the big discounter but we still love this bag. At 20% off, it still comes in at a whopping $1320. Run to the bank.

Fend Hot Pink Sequined Handbag - 20% Off

Fend Hot Pink Sequined Handbag - 20% Off

Holiday Party Bags
Looking for some bright red elegance for the holiday party? Have some fun at any price range with these great handbag ideas. Go couture croq with the Mad By Design red crocodile wallet clutch. With it’s slim design, rich maroon color and crystal studded snap closure, it’s the perfect take-along at a most amazing $32, 20% off the regular price.

Mad By Design at an insane price - only $32

Mad By Design at an insane price - only $32




Go soft and simple at a medium budget with the Kenneth Cole Layover Clutch. The supple leather on this oversized clutch will make you want to hold it through 2010. It’s a good size, a great quality and a nice price at $124, 22% off the retail price.

The Holiday Layover Clutch - 22% Off

The Holiday Layover Clutch - 22% Off




Go bold with Chanel’s red quilted patent leather wristlet. It’s hot and it knows it. Not the most affordable at over $1000, but if your budget allows, then enjoy. Right now it’s $20% the normal $1350 retail price.

Chanel Red Patent Leather Wristlet - 20% Off

Chanel Red Patent Leather Wristlet - 20% Off



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Holiday Cocktails – On The Rocks!

Oct15

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Choosing great Christmas gifts for men is hard enough, but then there’s still their stockings to consider! That’s why we love the idea of these awesome Whiskey Stones from Uncommon Goods. Instead of watering down your cocktails with regular ice cubes, these natural soapstone cubes get frosty cold in the freezer, and then keep your beverage the perfect temperature, without diluting your spirits. And at only $20 for a set of nine cubes, this is one super stocking stuffer that is sure to impress your special guy. Feel like splurging instead? Upgrade this affordable Christmas gift to a gift set that includes two elegant wide-mouth sipping glasses. He’ll be belting out those Christmas carols before you know it!

BOGO Sandals & Flip Flops

Oct13

FlipFlopsNothing quite compares to the joy of the “buy one, get one” holiday sale.  Unless, of course, it applies to shoes!!   Even if it’ll be several more months before you hit the beach again, winter is still a great time to find great holiday deals on adorable flip flops and sandals.  That’s why we’re so excited about the BOGO sale from SillySandals.com.  Their already ultra-affordable and ultra-adorable collection is better than ever, now that you can buy one pair and get one of equal or lesser value for free!   With most pairs coming in at between $15 and $20, grab a pair for yourself, and give one as a fun and affordable Christmas gift!  The best part about gifting flip flops is that you can usually guess someone’s size and not miss the mark.

Stock Up on Scarves

Oct13

It’s raining and cold outside, an official indicator that winter is setting in. It never snows in Los Angeles so this highly unusual weather is our equivalent of a fierce blizzard. Don’t try to drive and don’t dare venture outside without a warm latte and the perfect hat, gloves and fashionable scarf.

$16.99 on sale at Gap

$16.99 on sale at Gap

This season, get comfy with Gap’s pink plaid lightweight scarf (31% off at only $16.99), perfect for crisp fall weather or go glam with the soft and warm cashmere paisley jacquard scarf from Nordstrom (24% off at $169).

$169 at Nordstrom

$169 at Nordstrom

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Scarves on Sale

The Perfect Fall Dresses

Oct13

Michael Kors may be a hot item on the pop culture scene due to his high-profile spot on Project Runway, but his true fame is still in his fashion. Find great looks for fall in the perfect colors from casual to red carpet.
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Rarely do you find a great understated fall look from this designer at 80% off retail. Perfect for the office or holiday party is this chocolate wool-blend dress with gold-tone buttons, pleated waist and zip fastening back. The large buckle on the front just screams Thanksgiving so put it on and start serving sweet-potato pecan pie. Originally $1795, the Michael Kors Button-Front dress is only $369.


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Another favorite for the season is this Michael Kors Colorblock dress in ivory, black and caramel. Sleek and stylish, this cap-sleeved number is perfect for any holiday party. It’s not currently on sale but we will keep you posted if that changes.

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Light-Up Ornament Under $5

Oct9

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Ornaments and lights are essential decorations for any classic Christmas tree. I love finding unique light strings that glow in different colors or have non-standard shapes. Now you can combine ornaments and lights with these holiday gift box ornaments from The Gerson Company that light up in different colors. Add small and festive accents to any tree with these 2×2 battery-operating flickering gift boxes available at Amazon.com for only $2.36. holiday Check prices on Pronto.com.

Holiday Gift Ideas For Baby

Oct9

Baby DeerWill this Christmas be the new baby’s first Christmas? If so, you’ll want to make sure you have an extra special Christmas gift in store to commemorate this special occasion. We love these adorable Aboo Reindeer Musical Pulldown – this super soft and sweet Christmas gift idea is perfect for babies of any age. Hang it above the crib to lull baby to sleep with this toy’s melodic rendition of Jingle Bells. And at under $18, you’ll be sleeping soundly too, knowing that you didnt break the bank on gifts this year!