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Lunch Hour Shopping: Barneys Spring Sale




The Barneys New York Spring Sale is going on now with new markdowns up to 60% off regular prices on clothing, accessories and shoes - glorious shoes! Shop designers like Lanvin, YSL, Diane Von Furstenberg, Thakoon, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, the list goes on and on. Now, I'm not saying you will find bargains but you'll find things like Proenza Schouler lasercut booties for $399, down from $995. Besides, these Barneys sales don't come around that often, so if you've been lusting for a designer fix, now might be your chance to indulge and splurge. Just don't buy something unless you truly love it, even if the discount is steep! Okay, now go...

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Barneys Spring Sale

Lunch Hour Shopping: BCBGMAXAZRIA, B. Makowsky and More at eBay Fashion Vault




Ebay Fashion Vault just launched a sale featuring chic accessories from some of my favorite accessories brands: BCBGMAXAZRIA, BCBGeneration, B. Makowsky and Hype. I have a quilted clutch from BCBGMAXAZRIA that I've had for years - it's a style that never goes out of fashion - and a leather handbag from Hype that always gets tons of compliments. I've a fan of these brands because the quality is great for the price and the styles are sophisticated without being boring. See if something catches your eye at this sale where you'll find shoes and handbags up to 75% off. Ends Friday 7/1, 9pm PM PDT, and as always, shop early for the best selection.

Shown above from left: BCBGMAXAZRIA Tie-Dye Clutch, $44.99 (down from $148); B. Makowsky Leopard Flat, $54.99 (down from $140); BCBGeneration Mini Quilted Purse, $29.99 (down from $78)

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eBay Fashion Vault BCBGMAXAZRIA, B Makowsky & BCBGENERATION Sale

Lunch Hour Shopping: Calypso St. Barth Sample Sale




If you missed the Calypso St. Barth for Target collection (which was on the clearance racks at my store last time I checked), why not shop for real Calypso at rock-bottom prices? Thanks to a tip from reader Kenisha C., I learned that Calypso is having an amazing online sample sale going on right now. Save an additional 50% off the already reduced prices with promo code SAMPLESALE at checkout. The Paola skirt (above center) will be yours for just $25 (down from $135) and looks remarkably similar to one of the skirts in the Target line. Not everything is a steal but it's worth taking a look for those few incredible bargains!

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Calypso St. Barth sample sale

LOFT x WhoWhatWear.com: Summer Sweeps and Live Chat




LOFT and WhoWhatWear.com have teamed up to bring you their Summer Wardrobe Sweepstakes. All you have to do is 'LIKE' LOFT on Facebook @ Facebook.com/LOFT and enter your email address and you'll be entered to win a $1000 LOFT gift card! Even better: the duo will be giving away a $1000 LOFT gift card every week in June — so you have four chances to win.

Plus, if you 'LIKE' LOFT, you'll get exclusive access to see WhoWhatWear.com's first-ever live chat on June 21st from 4-5 p.m. EST. Founders Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power (former ELLE magazine editors) will be answering all of your most important summer style questions. Live chat viewers will also get an exclusive discount code to shop at LOFT for all of those must-have pieces.

Here's where YOU come in: In the comments section below, leave your fashion questions for the WhoWhatWear crew AND let them know what summer trends you are looking forward to trying. LOFT will be reading all of them!! If your question is selected, you'll get a shout-out during the live chat with the potential to reach thousands of their fans - so be sure to leave your blog's name below, too (if you have one)!