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Lunch Hour Shopping: Trench Coats Under $100 at Gilt Groupe




Sometimes I'm reluctant to share certain sales because it reduces my chances of getting the items I want. There, I said it! But my conscience always gets the best of me, so here I am, once again sharing another amazing deal even if it means the coat I covet (ahem, the Tahari "Evelyn" ruffled trench, shown above center) might sell out in my size before I'm able to scoop it up. Because at these prices, this is one deal you can't afford to miss! Just don't tell anyone else. Sale starts at 12 noon ET at Gilt.

Shown above from left: LEXI woven coat $89 (down from $154); EVELYN ruffled coat $79 (down from $153); LILY woven trench $79 (down from $132)

Lunch Hour Shopping: Rebecca Minkoff at Gilt Groupe




Gilt is having a great sale on Rebecca Minkoff handbags today at 12 Noon ET! Sneak a peek at just a few of the goodies that will be on sale above, then head on over to Gilt to shop - these styles won't last long!

Shown above from left: NEW FLING $178 GILT ($340 retail), MAC CLUTCH in navy croc (various colors available)
$149 GILT ($300 retail); QUILTED ROCKER $148 GILT ($300 retail)





Celebrity fans of Rebecca Minkoff include Whitney Port, Halle Berry, Jessica Szohr and Selena Gomez.

Payless Teams Up With Colombian Fashion Designer Silvia Tcherassi




Payless ShoeSource is partnering with Colombian fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi to create the latest Payless designer label, Silvia Tcherassi for Payless, set to launch in May.

Priced from $40-$70, Silvia Tcherassi for Payless will include both shoes and bags that reflect a "strong international and Latin influence inspired by the urban woman with a contemporary, passionate and vibrant sense of style." Sign this gringa up!

Ask BB: David Yurman Initial Pendant for Less

I have looked high and low for a necklace similar to the David Yurman Cable Collectible Initial Necklace ($595) that wasn't as expensive but can't find anything more than a small stamped disk necklace on etsy. I was hoping to find one for my sister's birthday at the end of this month. —Sarah

Initial pendants make great gifts because they're personal and can be worn alone or layered with other jewelry. Here are some affordable options that I think your sister will love: