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Shop LOFT's Summer Style Event, Enter to Win a Summer Vacay


If you love LOFT, listen up! This Saturday, May 14th, LOFT is hosting their Summer Style Event in stores where you can enjoy 30% off your entire purchase all day while you find your summer vacation style with all LOFT's new arrivals.

As a special thanks for attending, you'll also receive an exclusive invitation in store for a chance to instantly win one of FIVE $1,000 gift cards by 'LIKING' LOFT on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/LOFT Consider yourself officially invited…

Can't make it to a store? Use code MAYSE14E at checkout on LOFT.com. (Note: You won't get the code for the shopping spree giveaway if you shop online.)

Plus, enter LOFT's "My Perfect Summer Getaway" Sweepstakes for the chance to win an unforgettable summer vacation for two – inspired by LOFT's design team's favorite destinations – plus 8 other prizes, including a $1,000 LOFT gift card. Entering is easy – just 'LIKE' LOFT's Facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/LOFT

Your ultimate summer getaway awaits…

Get Half-Off One Item at Old Navy Thanks to Oprah




On today's Oprah Show—a fashion extravaganza featuring Michael Kors, Diane von Furstenberg and Tory Burch (make sure you DVR it!)—Old Navy helped make over Oprah's entire audience…and now, it's your turn to get in on the fun! From now until May 13, 2011, at 11 p.m. CT, you can download a coupon good for 50% off one regular-priced item at any Old Navy store.

Click here to get your coupon.

Lunch Hour Shopping: Rebecca Minkoff at Swirl




There's a Rebecca Minkoff sale going on now at Swirl.com, which means another golden opportunity to score one of her covetable handbags for less. This "it" girl brand has built a loyal following and continues to grow in popularity, boasting such celebrity fans as Scream star Hayden Panettiere and supermodel Agyness Deyn. The small pouches for $39 and passport cases for $49 are sure to go fast, so head to Swirl now to shop. Sale ends Tuesday 5/17.

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Swirl's Rebecca Minkoff sale

Lunch Hour Shopping: Seven for All Mankind at Gilt




LA-based denim brand Seven for All Mankind is having a big sale today at noon on Gilt Groupe. Pick up a pair of their classic wide legs or skinnies for around $100 (much less than you'd pay at a department store). The sale also includes cool shorts, a few dresses, tops and skirts, too. I have one pair of Sevens and they are among my favorite pairs of jeans, I got them on sale of course but never regretted the "splurge"!

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Gilt Groupe Seven for All Mankind Sale

Lunch Hour Shopping: Derek Lam's Exclusive eBay Dress Collection




The Derek Lam + eBay collection is finally here! Priced from just $175 - $295, this capsule series consists of five dresses that were voted on by the fashion community as top picks from sixteen original Derek Lam designs.

The Black Tie Evening Dress ($275) is sheer modern glamor, and something you'll cherish for years to come, while the Indigo Sun Dress ($195) is a fun summer look that puts a cool twist on a classic.

I think the boho-chic Floral Maxi Dress ($295) will sell out fast, with it's elegant floral print and breezy floor-length chiffon skirt - effortless dra-ma for summer weddings or resort getaways.

If you love Derek Lam, don't miss out! This highly sought-after collection won't last forever...

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Derek Lam + eBay collection