Major ideeli Score: Hobo Handbag

And for the final Xmas present of the season...(drumroll) I received a truly groovy Hobo handbag.  And it was the best kind of gift because it was a good deal!  Oh, and I really like it too.  It's black patent leather and has a great interior with all the right compartments for phones, blackberries and pens.  It is also devoid of blaring logos and ostentatious hardware that makes me hate PURSES.  Quality and style speaks for itself.

Thanks to ideeli, this bag that normally retails for $238 was gotten for $129 - and that includes tax + delivery. 

Stay Steamy in Shearling Steals for Men and Women

Don't let the non-descript storefront fool you - stylish Italian, one-of-a-kind jackets and long shearlings in purple, black, brown and many other colors at this wholesale liquidation sale - last 2 days. Many coats in the $450-$500 range. Also hats for just $40. Bundle up and head over to 940 Eighth Avenue between 55th & 56th, 12pm-6pm today (Friday, Jan. 28, 2010) and tomorrow [last day].

Jan. 30 - Calypso Jewelry Sample Sale

Calypso Au Marche on Broome St. is offering great jewelry finds from Chan Luu, Morra Designs, ginette & Lola Rose at prices ranging from $9 - $199.  No, that is not a typo!  Get down (or up in rare cases) there this Saturday!

Tracy Reese: Extra Dressing, Please

Straight from Daily Candy: Extra Dressing, Please

Saks Fashion Fix

Nancy Brenner pontificates...

The Fix is who got the 36 items that were limited to e-mail subscribers.  Great buys, but gone faster than you can say Rue La La - one Alexander McQueen Eiffel Tower Lace Top [MSRP $225.00 - Event Price $67.50] sold out within minutes, as did anything else lustworthy.  For those looking for cheap pick-me up mid-Winter blue accessories - see Kenneth Jay Lane earrings for $12. Shipping will probably cost as much as the earrings.

From the editor:
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MUG Sales: 1.25.10

I was impressed with the breadth of sale information on today's MUG 01.25.10 (Manhattan Users Guide) - Manolo, Burberry, Cole Haan, Agent Provocateur, etc. - so I thought I'd share it with you: http://manhattanusersguide.com/

Klurk: 70% off pea coat

Today Starting at 2 p.m., ideeli Giveaway: Gemma Redux Blue Agate Chain Necklace

Today at ideeli from 2-9 p.m. EST you can enter to win the pictured necklace.  And if you aren't a member you can click the link on the right side of my blog under "check these out" where it says "Ideeli personal invite link" to sign up.

The Gemma Redux Blue Agate Chain Necklace is crafted with deep blue agate entwined in varied chains.  Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it, but either way it's free to try and win it!

Old Navy Tanks: Two for $4.23??

It seems not possible, but indeed it is: I purchased the pictured tanks at Old Navy for $4.23...TOTAL.  I mean, they are practically giving them all away!  I find that the Navy is the best spot for tank tops of all styles and colors, hands down.  They are practical, decent quality, well-fitting and cheap as all hell. There is little need to go elsewhere for this particular item.

Yohji: Brief Update

It's a very complex situation but technically Yohji has closed his wholesale, public relations, and retail operations in the U.S. At least one U.S. employee (there aren't that many) will be OK...but if I tell you what that means I will have to kill you.  If I am not killed first.