A cute number

Rolled up to the W Hotel this weekend to check out the Diane vonFurstenberg sale. Purposely gave myself ample time in the morning to get ready – 1) to avoid the crowd and 2) to avoid a few hundred dollar charge on my credit card statement next month. At 1pm, they had completely cleaned out one room of DVF. Down to only 1, there were about 10 racks left to pick from – most of it being your classic wrap dresses of various prints and colors.

Two things immediately caught my eye, and apparently everyone else’s too. I engaged in a quick push and shove to find my size (jk) and victory! – a lone size X just waiting to be tried on. It now hangs, my very first DVF piece, happily in my closet. Next step? To find a hot date to take me on a hot date. ;)

It’s in the same family as the ivory dress pictured below but in tube style with ruching up top and a black sash under the bust. It’s the epitome of girly pleasure and cuteness.

Cash or credit card?

Brought to you by Today’s Issue of Daily Candy The 4 highlighted are my picks!

What: Society for Rational Dress
Why: Past collections and one-of-a-kind or limited edition pieces are priced up to 70 percent off.
When: Apr. 21. Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 255 S. Santa Fe Ave., near E. Third St., ste. 100, Downtown (213-613-0757).

What: Daftbird
Why: Perfectly faded T-shirts, tanks, and hoodies, were $60-$120, now $20.
When: Apr. 21. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 329 N. Wetherly Dr., b/t Gregory Way & Olympic Blvd., ste. 208, Beverly Hills (310-858-1807).

What: Michelle Mason
Why: Jackets, were $450, now $165; dresses, were $350, now $120; tops, were $195, now $80.
When: Apr. 21 & 22. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2444 E. Eighth St., near S. Santa Fe Ave., Downtown (213-621-9270).

What: Joie
Why: Summer dresses, tops, cargoes, and more up to 85 percent off.
When: Apr. 20 & 21. Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 2323 E. 52nd St., b/t S. Alameda St. & S. Santa Fe Ave., Vernon (323-277-3900).

What: Polkadots & Moonbeams
Why: Get 75 percent off brands like Ya-Ya, Ella Moss, Nu, and more.
When: Apr. 19-22, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 8381 W. Third St., b/t Orlando Ave. & Kings Rd. (323-655-3880).

What: Rock & Shop for MS
Why: Drink, network, bid on photographs of rock legends, drool over the fashion show, and donate to a great cause.
When: Apr. 25. Wed., 6 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Skybar, at the Mondrian, 8440 Sunset Blvd., at Queens Rd., West Hollywood. Tickets online at msfriends.org.

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
Why: Clothing, accessories, and jewelry from Tart, Isharya, and others up to 60 percent off. Admission is $10 with R.S.V.P.
When: Apr. 26. Thurs., 5-9 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., at Pico Blvd., Santa Monica.

What: Studio Workshops by Therien
Why: Remarkable furniture at 50 percent off.
When: Apr. 26-28. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 653 N. La Cienega Blvd., near Melrose Pl., West Hollywood (310-657-4615).

What: 2 B Free
Why: Comfy vests, tanks, tees, thermals, long hoodies, and such for men, women, and kids, all up to 50 percent off.
When: Apr. 28 & 29. Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Castaway Studios, 8899 Beverly Blvd., b/t Robertson Blvd. & Doheny Dr., West Hollywood (310-980-3184).

What: PJ London
Why: New and gently worn clothing from top-notch designers, including YSL, Chanel, Gucci, and Marc Jacobs, at 50 percent off.
When: Apr. 26-29. Thurs.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 11661 San Vicente Blvd., near Barrington Ave., Brentwood (310-826-4649).

BBD & DVF bring you...

Presented by Billion Dollar Babes

Exclusive Diane von Furstenberg Sale – ONE DAY ONLY

When:
Saturday, April 21, 2007, 8am -7pm

Where:
W Los Angeles
Westwood 930
Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024

8am entry
BDB Platinum Members only (sign up HERE)

9am entry
BDB Gold Members only (sign up HERE)

10am entry
General Entry (sign up HERE)

CLICK HERE FOR W LOS ANGELES EXCLUSIVES

Map

RSVP ESSENTIAL: CLICK HERE

RSVPs close for this event on Friday April 20th at 7pm.
For questions, call us at (323) 933-8850 x111.

Cash and major credit cards accepted. PLEASE NOTE: Photo ID is required for all credit card payments.

Forever mine

My neighbor at work is a fashionista. We talk fashion. We love fashion. Fashion on a dime? Perfect. Why? Because really, it's about how you wear it and the attitude behind it that can make it look expensive. No one has to know except you & the shirt & maybe those select few who think like you do.

So she walked in and said, guess where? Looks like Marc. Nope. It's shhh....forever 21.

Amazing.

Don't wear it as if it only cost you $20 bucks. Wear as if it were couture. A lesson learned from my neighbor, my fashionista, and my inspiration.

I'll certainly drink to that. ;)

Donna Dress, $30.00/Lexi Tunic, $24.80

Sale Away!

First up, we have The Warehouse Sale, LA's largest premium denim sale.

What it got?
Diesel, Genetic Denim, Monarchy, 575 Denim, Blue Cult, Hudson, Joe's Jeans, Chip & Pepper, Antik Denim, Earnest Sewn, Sacred Blue, Taverniti, J & Company and lots more. Also got butter-soft hoodies, sweats, and tees by 2B Free, Ed Hardy, Howe, Penguin, Grail and more.

Where it be?
Los Angeles Convention Center
Concourse Hall
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

What's the deal?
RSVP Now for FREE admission
$3 Admission without RSVP

Sunday March 25, 2007
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Or join a day early for the VIP Private Sale.
Saturday March 24, 2007
10:00 AM - 04:00 AM

For the complete scoop, check out:
www.TheWarehouseSale.com
www.myspace.com/thewarehousesale


Next up, calling all billion dollar babes in New York.

To RSVP, visit:
http://www.billiondollarbabes.com/html/events.html

BDB is coming Los Angeles in June! For an event schedule, go here

Purchased a platinum membership last year and reaped all the benefits of getting first dibs on the most coveted designer pieces. Worth a go, even if you only make it to the public sale.

The Silverado - discounted!

You can get the famous Chloe silverado for almost 40% off on Intermix online. It makes me think, should I?

I really can't but if you've had your eye on getting the Silverado, it's a great deal! The inventory went quick on Net-a-Porter at the time of their last mark down on Chloe purses. So, i'm guessing you should act fast?

Holiday Designer Denim Sale

What:

Holiday Designer Denim Sale

When:

Saturday, December 16th, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Where:

Smashbox Studios

8549 Higuera Street

Culver City, 90232

Marc Jacobs Shoe Sale

Was anyone fortunate enough to check out this sale? Apparently, it's 70% off ALL shoes up until the last shoe is sold. It started today and happens only once a year. My roommate had the day off and bought a pair of red maryjane flats with black patent trim. The sale applies to both the marc by marc jacobs and marc jacobs shoe collections. At marc jacobs, you can also enjoy 40% off the fall collection of clothes.

Happening at all Marc Jacobs stores. Clientele get first notice......but that doesn't mean word of mouth can't help to spread the word.

Sample Sale Heaven

My picks from Daily Candy's laundry list of sample sales. It can be a toughie when there are so many to choose from! If you could only make it to one, which one would you go to?

What: Rachel Pally Sample Sale
Why: Fall samples and overstock priced 50 to 90% off
When: Dec. 1-3. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2001 S. Santa Fe Ave., at E. 15th St., ste. f, Downtown (213-614-7919)

What: Woo
Why: Tops, dresses, skirts, unmentionables and whatnot at 50-80% off
When: Dec 1 &2 Friday, 12-5pm, Sat, 10-2pm
Where: 941 E. Third Street, Studio Four, Downtown

What: Trunk Ltd
Why: Rocker tees and belts for men, women, and children are 70-80 percent off
When: Dec. 2. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 8675 Hayden Pl., b/t National & Jefferson Blvds., Culver City (310-845-7700)

What: James Perse
Why: Up to 70 percent off tops and bottoms for men, women, and kids
When: Dec. 2. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Sunset Stages, 6063 Sunset Blvd., near Gower St., Hollywood (323-461-6308)

What: Chan Luu
Why: Up to 80 percent off clothing, jewelry, and accessories
When: Nov. 30-Dec.2. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 112 W. Ninth St., near S. Spring St., seventh flr., Downtown

What: Multidesigner Sale
Why: Lily McNeal, Park Vogel, Mimo, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, and others at wholesale and below
When: Dec. 1 & 2. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., b/t W. Eighth & W. Ninth Sts., ste. 415, Downtown (213-622-5399)

What: Joie
Why: Tops, jeans, cargos, dresses, and more with discounts of up to 85 percent off retail.
When: Dec. 8 & 9. Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2323 E. 52nd St., b/t S. Alameda St. & S. Santa Fe Ave., Vernon (323-277-3900 ext. 573).

Saks Thanksgiving Holiday Sale

Drum roll please. Black Friday is the craziest shopping day of the year. Sales everywhere. People reaching over and pushing into you to get the last X,Y, and Z. Just nuts!

Black Friday for me is just Saks Fifth Avenue. It's a yearly tradition - to be at the doors of Saks Fifth Avenue at 8:00 a.m the day after Thanksgiving. From 8am - 12pm - it's 40% off sale rack upon sale rack and 40% off selected full price merchandise. Last year, that included some Vince and Marc Jacobs.

Curious to see what the perk was this year, I gave Saks a call (partly because I need to validate why I wake up so early to go shopping). Twice, I was given the answer - "We won't know what the sale will be until Friday morning." I'm thinking, what's going to be my motivation this year?

I know the answer. I deduce that since it's such a big secret - then it must be something really worth going to. What do you think?

For the East Coasters, the sale begins online now - us West Coasters can take advantage a few hours early.

Shop the selection online now at Saks.com

Shop Bop Promo

I know us online shoppers scour the web for Shop Bop coupon codes. It's been a long time coming so.....Don't miss out on this limited and rare opportunity - Shop Bop is offering a promotion beginning 11/20 through 11/27. Get $20 off $100, $50 off $250, and $100 off $500 with coupon code "GETGIFT."

From SHOPBOP.com's holiday wishbook:

• AKA Crop Jacket, $262


• Pedro Garcia Round Toe Ankle Boot, Brunella, $426


• Vince Silk Charmeuse, $220

• Ugg Dunwich Boot, $250


• La Rok Icelandic Mittens, $128


• Sweetface Pullover Hoody Dress, $795
  

• Julie Haus Ballerina Bubble Dress, $387


• Rachel Roy Short Jacket, $656


• Jalda Patent Leather Original Clutch, $180
  

My Mike & Chris Brown Bag

Caught the tail end of the Mike & Chris sample sale and surprisingly, the selection wasn't as horrid as I anticipated for the last day of a sale. With only one mirror in a small venue that is the heart of where all the concepting and design takes place (aka the office of Mike & Chris), you can imagine how difficult it was to sift through racks and to model your findings. Though, I was gloriously able to snatch the last Logan (left).

I also took home with me Cody and Lucas & I love my 3 new boys. Out of the 3, Cody (below) is my favorite.
If you weren't able to make it to the sale, you can still shop Mike and Chris on sale. Le Train Bleu has some great pieces at a generously discounted price.

Sephora Friends & Family Days

Take advantage of Sephora friends and family discount! Today through 11/26, Get 20% off on Sephora.com with coupon code FF2006. Free shipping on all orders over $75!!

Bloomies Friends & Family

Bloomingdale's Friends & Family Event

We all love the big brown bag!

Begins tomorrow 11/16 through Sunday, 11/19.

Get 20% off almost everything!

Last time, I was even able to get 20% gift card credit after purchasing the classic chain-strap Chanel purse.

Sweet.

It's that time of year

Happy...shopping!
It's that time of year when retailers are pushing you to buy, buy, and buy and what better to entice you with than promos and deep discounts...50% off today! Free Shipping! Gift with Purchase!

As if you couldn't be more inundated with e-mails, I put together a small collection of my latest sale alerts! Maybe we all can start our holiday shopping a little earlier this year. =)

Intermix Online
25%-75% a great selection - Siwy, Ivy, Graham & Spencer, Cara Couture, Chloe, and more!

Active Endeavors
From November 15th - December 24th, enjoy 20% off with coupon code "thankyou"
Free Ground Shipping to the continental US and Canada.

Revolve Clothing
Pre-holiday sale, 30%-80% off
Free shipping and free returns

Neiman Marcus
First Call Sale, Get as much as 40% off your favorite designers!
Free shipping with coupon code, "Holiday"

Tory Burch
Spend $300 and get $50 off beginning today through December 31st.
Use coupon code "tory50"

ShopBop
Get 20% off Juicy (non-sale items) using coupon code "sayjuicy"
Shopbop also has a good selection of sale items from 30-70% off!