i feel like i’m neglecting the fashion coverage in favor of all of these sale posts lately.  but really, what kind of friend would i be if i didn’t share all of this lovely knowledge?

• one of my favorite stationery and gifts stores, iomoi, is offering a rare 20% sitewide discount on orders over $150 through 11/21.  use code STOCKUP.
• basic boutique has a lovely 35% discount sitewide, also through 11/21.  use code KICKOFF to save on loeffler randall, treesje, rebecca minkoff, and much much more.
• revolve clothing just released a 30% discount code that’s only good through 11/19.  use code GIVEGOODGIFT to save on everything sitewide - it’s a great opportunity to stock up on some autumn cashmere, or treat yourself to a lovely new holiday frock.
• emporio armani has a festive 40% discount sitewide with code EXCLUSIVE.  oh, and free shipping too!
• last but not least, if you aren’t a frequenter of decor8, i highly, highly suggest checking in throughout this month - she has scored some amazing discounts from several very chic home decor & accessories shops (usually 20-25%), many of whom never ever hand out discounts.  head over and see what she has going on - you’ll get some amazing deals, and some pretty fab gift ideas while you’re there.

i’ll keep you posted on any other great deals that come my way

it’s getting to be that very special time of year:  friends & family season!  while i normally save sale roundups until the end of the week, some of the best deals are expiring, and all are too good to miss.  so!

• from 11/13 to 11/16, take 30% off sitewide at old navy, gap and banana republic for their annual friends & family event - plus, they’ll donate an additional 5% of your purchase price to charity.  use code B6BQLJDLGF8W at checkout.  i’ll admit there’s not a lot i’m after right now, but i am loving the jewelry at banana republic right now, and i think this is my green light to buy a few pieces.  (thanks to J for sharing this one!)
• shopbop is also offering 30% off sitewide (well, except for sale, jewelry and accessories) - it started this morning and is good through thursday at midnight.  use code EARLYGIFT at checkout.
• not nearly as exciting by comparison, but as long as we’re sharing, you can save 20% on all sweaters at jcrew through thursday at midnight.  use code SWEATERS at checkout.  i’ve been bummed to see the quality of j.crew’s cashmere decline of late, but this cozy academy cardigan looks like it might be the exception.
• sephora’s friends & family is going on through 11/22 as well…20% off sitewide with code FF2008.
• more friends & family goodness at restoration hardware:  20% off from 11/13 - 11/16 with code FFR2008.
• and, one more - zoe is offering 40% off all coats, jackets and sweaters through 11/18 with code 8331064.  i’m sorely, sorely tempted to stock up on some lovely inhabit cashmere…if i can stop myself from picking up a cozy moncler down coat.

i think we all owe it to the economy to take advantage of a few of these…don’t you agree?

this darling little cardigan is…get this…$13.  yes.  $13.  i knew forever 21 was good, but seriously? $13 for a cute, sporty layer that will easily become a weekend staple borders on spectacular.  i have no doubt it’ll fall apart after a few months, but how long can you mourn a $13 cardigan?  especially since you’ll be buying this one in at least two different color combos?

here’s what a genius i am:  i posted a banner yesterday advertising the 25% off promo at tobi going on through tonight, and didn’t even realize what it was until today!

what it is:  completely fabulous.  use code DLSAVINGS at checkout to save 25% on everything, even sale items!  and no exclusions on the best brands, like you see sometimes.  so, have fun…just remember, it’s only good through tonight!!

this is exactly the leather jacket i’ve been craving all season, and it’s 40% off today.  part biker chic (the cropped, narrow styling) and part girly girl (the pleat details and standing ruffle collar), this butter leather jacket from tahari (don’t you just love the name?) works in all the right ways.  love the idea of it layered over a long, tissue-weight sweater and narrow jeans…and, of course, a gorgeous scarf.

it’s still not cheap at $600, but it’s much better than the original $1,000.  and, with styling this hot, it’ll be in style long after this season’s trendier biker jackets bite the dust.

happy weekend, everyone - the friends & family event at saks has been cooking online since earlier this week, but it hits stores this weekend, and is good through sunday.  use code SAKSFF2 if you’re shopping online, but if you’re heading to the store, email me and i’ll send you the coupon to print for in-store use.

this is an amazing opportunity to pick up a classic at a sale price…don’t pass it up!  you could, for example, use it as a lovely excuse to splurge on these chloe booties…which are, literally, the first booties i’ve seen that i not only tolerate, but actually quite adore.  a high bar indeed!

only good through sunday, so get shopping!

once again, gotta love this recession.  get 30% off most of minkoff’s fall collection (go here to see exactly which bags are eligible), plus free shipping with code ‘habit‘.  oh yeah, and shipping’s free too. 

i considered saving this until tomorrow, but the deal’s only good through friday…and if i know minkoff’s fans (and i think i do), the best styles will be gone by noon today.

today’s deal is courtesy of the always lovely, always instyle, who showed off this gorgeous graphic skirt on her site this morning.  when i clicked over, i could hardly believe my eyes.  it was from talbots, of all places - a store i normally cringe and avert my eyes when passing - and it’s only $35.  

probably unbeknownst to them, it’s as chic as they come.  this a great in-between seasons piece, and will work perfectly for that august-october and march-may time of year when nothing you own seems right.  that bold print is perfect for fall, but the white color keeps it fresh and cool.  

i’d probably steer clear of tights with this one, but it’s definitely cardigan-worthy, especially if you top it off with a skinny belt.  pick it up at talbots, but don’t go clicking around looking for other finds:  the buck stops here.

shopping truth:  after a promotional discount code shall quickly follow massive markdowns.  case in point:  both shopbop and saks have cut prices on all of their pre-fall pieces just days after their respective “shop and save” events.  typical.  the shopbop sale wasn’t thrilling me, but saks has me all aflutter.

hurry over now to score this morning’s 40%+ markdowns on early fall pieces i’ve been dying to own, like this vince boyfriend cardigan i mentioned a few weeks ago, and this gorgeous quilted tory burch leather jacket.  and the dresses…my god, the dresses.  this robert rodriguez is an amazing classic, and a piece you can wear year-round.  or this lovely DVF that’s making me oh-so-happy right now.  i even love this elizabeth & james wilde vest jacket - so preppy, but so cool…and about 60% off, so it’s actually reasonably priced now!  but move fast…the good pieces are going to be gone the moment i find my american express card! 

i’ve been in the market for a new cosmetic case for a while now - something slim and chic to throw in my purse on a daily basis.  the one i have now is about 15 years old, no lie - it’s from coach, before they moved production to china and things went all to hell.  the leather is so soft and so perfectly broken in, i just haven’t had the heart to retire it.  well, that and the fact that am completely unwilling to splurge on the one i really want, since i know it’s going to take a daily beating.  even my excessive spending has its limits.

fortunately, i’ve finally found the perfect solution.  this gorgeous metallic case from andrea brueckner boasts sinfully soft leather, classic styling and a very accommodating size (9″x5″).  but it gets even better…use code lucky3, and you’ll get 25% off, taking it down to an impossible-to-pass-up $30 pricetag.  but grab it quick - a code from lucky means it’ll be gone before you know it.