Calyso-Celle.com: Addt'l 40% Off Sale Items!!

Calypso-Celle.com is clearing out its summer merchandise and that means an additional 40% off all sale items!!  Use code "SEPT092".  With the discount, these three items are a steal: (Note: Prices reflect discount.)

• Elena Ghiselini Cupido Bag in cocco ($419.40):  I've posted this item before but not at this fantastic price!  I like that this is a nice neutral brown.  

• Yali Sweater in lapin ($89.40):  This sweater is perfect for your transition into Fall!

• Briggi Dress in cool grey ($59.40):  Before it gets too cold, pair this dress with a cardigan or wrap and you're ready for a casual dinner!  The navy version is very versatile as well!

[Images Courtesy of Calypso]

Food Therapy: Free Dessert Day (via OpenTable.com): 09/15/10!!

Today (09/15/10) is Free Dessert Day!!  In celebration of Top Chef Just Desserts, OpenTable.com has partnered with a slew of restaurants (but not all restaurants) and is offering a free dessert for every 2 diners (each person must order a minimum of one entree).

If you were planning to go out to dinner tonight, take a look at the restaurants participating in today's Free Dessert promotion. They're automatically on my good list for the remainder of the year for doing this because really, what's better than free dessert at a restaurant??

And if you weren't planning on going out to dinner tonight, maybe a free dessert will change your mind?

NY Neighborhood Shopping Events: 09/21/10 - 09/23/10

Before the weather turns crapola, take advantage of these three upcoming neighborhood shopping events in the city (sales/discounts included!):

• New York Shop Walk (LES):  This 2-day event will take place during 09/21/10 - 09/22/10 (tues - wed) in the Lower East Side.  Hours are 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm for most stores.  Here are the stores/discounts that caught my eye:
• Dolce Vita (149 Ludlow St): 20% off all regular-priced shoes, boots and clothing
• Earnest Sewn (90 Orchard St): 15% off all Earnest Sewn Products
• Wendy Mink Jewelry (72 Orchard St): 15% off merchandise
• Yumi Kim (105 Stanton St): 20% off merchandise

• Priceless NYC Shopping Night (Soho):  This 1-night event will take place during 09/23/10 (thrs).  Hours are 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  Sign-up at BordersRewardsPerks.com to be eligible for the discounts!  I am especially happy about the Club Monaco and Solstice discounts!  These are the stores/discounts that looked good to me:
• Hugo Boss: 25% off
• Club Monaco: 20% off
• Theory: 20% off
• Vince: 20% off
• Solstice: $50 off $195
• Scoop: 20% off
• Calypso: 20% off

• Priceless NYC Shopping Night (Meatpacking District):  This 1-night event will take place during 09/23/10 (thrs).  Hours are 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  Sign-up at BordersRewardsPerks.com to be eligible for the discounts!  Most of the stores are similar to the ones in Soho, but a few are different.
• Carlos Miele: 20% off
• Earnest Sewn: 20% off
• Hugo Boss: 25% off
• Theory: 20% off
• Helmut Lang: 20% off
• Solstice: $50 off 195
• Scoop: 20% Off
• Calypso: 20% off
• Adam: 20% off
• Red Market Salon: 30% off

Mr. Max: A Picky Eater?

Mr. Max was given new dog food this week and to my surprise, it turns out that he is a picky eater!  At first, I thought it was a fluke, because it takes a lot of effort to separate the dog food.  But after 2 days, I've realized that it's not a fluke.  See the before and after pictures below:

• Before: (This is actually Mr. Foo Foo's bowl.  He'll eat anything and everything.)

• After:  Apparently Mr. Max doesn't like dog food in the shape of cylinders.  The shape of dog bones, however, are okay.  I may start calling Mr. Max, "Mad Max."

Salon With A Sign Of Humor

I walked by Slate Salon a few weeks ago on E 7th St and they had the following sidewalk sign out that I can appreciate (unfortunately) on a personal level (just the side about self-coloring):

Note: I've never been to Slate but I really like their sidewalk sign.

Bed Bath & Beyond Clearance Sale Score: Plushy Throw!

When it comes to winter robes, pajamas and bedding, I focus on the tactile experience of the fabric.  When it's cold outside, I like items that are warm, fuzzy and cozy.  As a result, I am huge sucker for anything made from plushy material.  Usually, I prefer to buy items made from natural fibers (mostly, silk cotton, merino wool, and cashmere).  But I love plushy material so much that in this DISCRETE instance, I'm totally advocating polyester!

My old plushy throw needed to be retired, so I headed to Bed, Bath & Beyond in hopes of finding a new one in the clearance section.   And...I scored!!

My old plushy throw was a plushy blanket but this new plushy throw (Think Mink Down Alternative Throw by Berkshire Blanket) is a like a plushy throw/super-light comforter in one.  I used a 20% off coupon, so the final price was only $15.99!!!  I'm thinking about getting another one just in case Sunshine decides to permanently "borrow" this one.

Note:  I don't see this particular plushy blanket available on BBB's online clearance section, but two other plushy blankets are available:

• Indulgence Throws by Berkshire Blanket for $14.99
• Anywhere Blanket from Berkshire Blanket for $19.99

LuvCharlie.com: 30% Off Code!!

Labor Day Weekend is upon us and that means sales are everywhere!  It's easy to get carried away and buy, buy, buy because everything is on sale.  Resist that impulse and you'll be left with fewer buyer's remorse.  Two questions to ask yourself: 1) Would I buy it if it weren't on sale? (i.e., Do I truly like it?) and 2) Would I buy it if was a final sale (and in some cases, it just may be)?  I'm mentioning this because I just went to the Barneys Warehouse Sale and saw women buying things they would probably never usually buy and will probably never wear.  They were all caught up in the frenzy of the hunt.

All this being said, I found three fantastic items on sale at LuvCharlie.com to use with their current code "HOLIDAY" (expires 9/7).  This code works with the entire site, not just the sale section!  So what are the three fantastic finds?  In no particular order of fantastic-ness: (Note: Prices reflect the additional 30% off.)

• Botkier Uma Satchel ($333.20) in black:  The Uma is a great everyday back that you can take from work to drinks/dinner!  Here's my video review of it: Video Review: Botkier's Uma Satchel.

• Yumi Kim Joey Top ($83.30) in pink maui:  I am not a pink girl.  But lots of you are and if I were a pink girl, I'd be buying this top.  This top looked amazing on all the girls trying it on at the Yumi Kim Sample Sale.  Particularly if you have tan!

• Yumi Kim Devon Dress ($98) in blue juniper:  I was lucky enough to nab this dress at the Yumi Kim Sample Sale and I LOVE IT!!  It's comfy and it's chic.  And you can dress it up with heels or down with flip flops.  I like to pair it with my silver flip flops - half-dressy/half-casual, totally comfortable!

[Images Courtesy of LuvCharlie]

Reminder: If You're Buying On-Line This Weekend, Use Ebates.com!!

If you're buying on-line this Labor Day weekend, don't forget to purchase through Ebates.com!!  They're currently offering DOUBLE cash back in celebration of Labor Day.  Here's a few e-stores that you may be interested in:

• Bloomingdales.com: 6%
• Ulta.com: 6%
• Piperlime.com: 15%
• BananaRepublic.com: 10%

Today's Ebates Daily Double is UrbanOutfitters.com: 5%.

What I like about Ebates.com is that you can use promotion codes and still get cash back!  And if your credit card gives you points for purchases or cash back for purchases, you're getting an even better deal!!