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Lunch Hour Shopping: Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses Only $68 on eBay




Take advantage of a special eBay deal on Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses today, Friday, April 29th, for one day only. These popular shades normally sell for $299.00 but today they're just $68.00. If this is a style you've been stalking, now's your chance to scoop them up at a steep discount. They're brand new, with tags, and from a reputable seller.

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Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses

Get A Free Digital Subscription to ELLE Magazine from Rue La La




Rue La La is partnering with ELLE Magazine to keep their fans stylishly informed about the latest trends and must-haves for the upcoming seasons. Be one of the first 50,000 fans to sign up for their ELLE giveaway and win a 1-year digital subscription (for iPad/Kindle) to ELLE Magazine. Don't wait! Get your free subscription now before the giveaway ends on Saturday, April 30th at 11:59pm.

Not yet a Rue La La member? Join now! And don't forget to invite your friends to experience Rue La La — you'll receive a $10 credit when they place their first order.

Win the Gap Royal Treatment: Half-Off All Year Long




On April 29th, the world will tune in to see Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange vows. In honor of the royal wedding, Gap is offering a six-day promotion, from April 25th - April 30th, where in-store shoppers can enter to win the Gap Royal Discount of 50% off regular priced items and 10% off sale items for one year!

Every day a winner will be selected from each Gap store – that's over 6,000 lucky winners who will be chosen in total! Go in-store now thru 4/30, find the Royal Treatment sign and scan the QR code to enter. Visit Gap on Facebook for details.

Lunch Hour Shopping: Celebrate Earth Day with Gilt Groupe




Gilt Groupe goes green this Earth Day, April 22nd with sales from eco-friendly designers, Loomstate, Edun, Stella McCartney for LeSportsac and Stewart + Brown. Proceeds from Earth Day sales go to the Audubon Society and to Conservation International.

My top pick: Make-a-statement burlap bags by Lauren Bush's charitable company FEED Projects are environmentally friendly and artisan-made—and help to feed hungry children in need around the world. I've seen these all over the place but this is one instance of an accessory that you want everybody to carry!

Lunch Hour Shopping: Last Call by Neiman Marcus Shoe and Handbag Event




If you can sneak out of the office for a little lunch hour shopping, head to Last Call by Neiman Marcus' Shoe & Handbag Event. Timing is everything when it comes to scoring a real bargain, and now's your chance to get those big name brands you love at up to 75% off. The sale is going on now through Sunday, April 24th, 2011 at all Last Call by Neiman Marcus Clearance stores. Click here to find a store near you.

Can't make it to a brick-n-mortar location? (Don't worry, neither can I!) Shop online at LastCall.com where you can save an extra 25 - 40% off already reduced men's and women's apparel, now through April 25th.