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Lunch Hour Shopping: Mad Men for Banana Republic Collection on Gilt




A month ago I alerted you guys to the Mad Men for Banana Republic collection, now you can shop the looks two weeks before they hit stores on Gilt Groupe. Inspired by the hit show and produced in collaboration with the show's Emmy-winning costume designer, Janie Bryant, the Mad Men collection for men and women offers curve-hugging sheath dresses and skirts, ladylike cardigans and more. If you're a fan of the show, don't miss out!

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Gilt Groupe Mad Men Collection

Lunch Hour Shopping: Summer Sandals, Ali Ro and more at Swirl




Today's sales at Swirl provide the perfect relief to summer's sweltering heat: Sandals starting at just $29, casual summer basics starting at just $9, plus gorgeous dresses by Ali Ro (great for outdoor summer weddings) up to 70% off. Grab an ice coffee, plop yourself down in front of a fan and grab these deals before they're gone.

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Summer Sandals, Ali Ro and more at Swirl

Deal du Jour: Sunday Night Steals at Gilt Groupe




Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, Gilt is launching two not-to-be-missed sales: "Almost Gone" women's fashion and accessories, plus their weekly Sunday Night Steals sale which is an amazing grab-bag of designer fashions marked down up to 75% off. I always miss the weekend sales, mostly because I try to disconnect from my computer on the weekend, but tonight I'm going to be ready! No more Monday morning can't-believe-I-missed-that-sale regret. Tip: Preview the sales one hour before they start on Gilt's Facebook page so you can plan ahead and aim for the things you really want.

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Sunday Steals at Gilt Groupe, tonight 7/17 at 9 p.m. ET

eBay x CFDA Limited-Edition Tote Bag




To help fight counterfeits and celebrate original design, eBay partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for a Fashion Vault sale featuring exclusive CFDA tote bags created by top designers, including The Row, Rodarte and 3.1 Phillip Lim. The CFDA designer totes ($150 each) were a huge hit and are all sold out but the plain tote is still available - and it's just $35! If you're a do-it-yourselfer or just plain crafty, I suggest picking up one of these stylish totes and personalizing it yourself. Add ribbon flowers like Tory Burch or pyramid studs like Rebecca Minkoff - and support a good cause with the most stylish summer tote around.

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eBay + CFDA You Can't Fake Fashion Tote Bag Sale

Lunch Hour Shopping: Halston Heritage at Hautelook




Get the Carrie Bradshaw look for less with today's Halston Heritage sale going on now at Hautelook. Choose from chic cocktail dresses, elegant evening gowns, dressy tops and more, many marked down more than half-off retail prices. And if your budget allows, pick up a matching clutch at the Halston Heritage accessories sale, also going on now.

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Halston Heritage Sale at Hautelook