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Labor Day Deals and Sales

Labor Day Deals and Sales

Receive a complimentary Extra Rich Lipstick sample with any Clé de Peau Beauté purchase at Barneys New York. While supplies last, one per customer on US orders only. Ends 9/3

Groupon is offering a Gift of Beauty – pay only $5 for a $10 Sephora eGift Card.

The Nordstrom Shoe Clearance is now live. Get up to 40% off women, men and kids’ shoes. Runs through 9/15

Save 40-65% off regular prices at Cusp.com online and in stores.

Save up to 85% off at the BlueFly.com Labor Day clearance event.

Save with bonus discounts of between 35-60% at the LastCall.com Labor Day savings event.

Take an extra 20% off your entire purchase at JCPenney when you use your JCP credit card, or take 10% off with any method of purchase with code: 30BUY. Valid through 9/2

Shop the newest outfits at Kmart and save an extra 15% off orders $49 or more with code: OUTFITS15. Valid until 9/3

Save an extra 20% off when you spend $100 at Kohl's with code: LUCKY20. Everyone saves an extra 15% off with code: GREEN15. All valid through 9/2

Celebrate Labor Day at My-Wardrobe.com with 20% off with code: LABOR20. Valid through 9/2

Save up to 65% off must-have beauty at Sephora.com, online only. Valid through 9/2 – limited quantities.

Happy Labor Day! xo

Sneak Peek: Tracy Reese Spring 2014 Sketch & Inspiration

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In a few short weeks, all eyes will turn to New York City and the frenzy that is Fashion Week - myself included. Here's what Tracy Reese, one of my longtime favorite designers, shared with me about the inspiration for her Spring 2014 collection:

"Tracy Reese spring 2014 radiates sensuality, energy and optimism with an array of bold, spirited styles infused with Afro-Cuban influences to create an aesthetic full of texture and movement. Balancing fresh, feminine styles and modern sportswear, the collection is rich in detail, including leather and raffia embroideries and authentic athletic accents.

Silhouettes range from crop-tops paired with full midi-skirts and cropped trousers to signature fit and flare frocks. Textile highlights include geometric laces, tribal embroideries and bonded technical knits. Prints, always a staple of Tracy Reese collections, include mixed scale gingham and window pane, tropical floral placements and tribal geometrics in a spectrum of pinks, blues, greens and ochre.

Building on Afro-Cuban cultural influences, key looks such as a bold lapis and scarlet floral flyaway frock with back ruffle detail, a striped scarlet and black flyaway tee, structured crisp white trousers and fisherman-inspired sandals express the effortless style of the modern woman who is sexy, assured and contemporary."

The Look for Less: Hinge Lace-Overlay Sweatshirt

Sweatshirts are big for fall, especially ones with special details like lace appliques, sequins or leather patches. This lace-overlay sweatshirt by Hinge is $68 at Nordstrom.com.



Get the look for less with this lace overlay sweatshirt which costs $17.80 at forever21.com.



Which would you wear?