Lord & Taylor - A Christmas Miracle, Home-style

I'm not sure how this got by me, but the Lord & Taylor in NYC has a relatively new "home" department on the 9th floor that is DIVINE.  It features just a few select designers like Calvin Klein, Jonathan Adler, and Ralph Lauren and I LOVE IT.  It's not overdone.  It's not overstocked.  It's tasteful.  It has bedding, furniture, housewares.  And most of all, there are some MAJOR sales going on right now.  Like they almost owed me money at the register.  It's on the same floor as the Christmas decor, which makes the whole thing a nice mix. 

What I am Grateful for this last week of 2010...by GSNYC

I am grateful that there is a new 7-Eleven on Third Ave. and 28th St. (or is it 29th?)
I am grateful that my friend turned me onto Press on E. 23rd St.  The whole wheat wrap has insanely low Weight Watchers points!
I am grateful I decided not to go away the day or two after Christmas for I would still be waiting in the airport.
I am grateful that I got a couple of great deals when buying Christmas gifts this year - especially the men's shirts at Lord & Taylor (two Ralph Lauren dress shirts for under $80) and the best stationery ever at Kate's Paperie [I think the location in the Village is going out of business, however].
And as always, I am grateful for the number seven.

Case Study: Guerilla Shopper Works!

See the note from an avid GSNYC reader, regarding how my guerilla shopping tips helped her to achieve 'maximum sexy' at a reduced price on the pictured RL dress from Bloomingdale's:

"Got a great deal online 20% off, then another 20%, then another 10%...now I just hope it fits!!! Do you think it will make me look like the girl in the picture??
Originally $144.00 got it for $93.00 and free shipping...
Thank you oh wise and wonderful guerilla!!!"

Cheap Ralph Lauren Sweater at Bloomingdale's!

I did a little Web crawling today and found a great deal on a cute red sweater/jacket for all of you "small" ladies, thanks to Bloomingdale's. Depending on where you buy it (online vs. in-store) it will end up costing you somewhere between $26.00 and $36.00. Until November 16, if you are shopping online enter promotion code "BDFF," otherwise, find yourself a 20% off in-store coupon - they are out there!

Lauren Ralph Lauren Women's Ariane Double-Breasted Cotton Sweater:
A classic sweater is updated with a chic double-breasted front and rendered in soft combed cotton for refined, easy wearability. Shawl collar. V-neckline. Single toggle closure at the front. Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem. And it's machine washable!

Pinkberry Beret

OK, two quick things before I sign off.

First of all, as if Pinkberry wasn't overpriced enough - it just went up to $6.23 for a medium original with 3 toppings. What, is it a gas station? I think I need to not go there so much anymore.

And secondly, during the Olympics opening ceremonies, did anyone catch that twerp Bob Costas ask "are those berets the Americans are wearing?" Yes I am so sure that Ralph Lauren, who designed the American athletes' garb, would top it off with a beret. Bob, you are retarded.