by ss_shopgirl
Ode to Cashmere
It’s autumn now and I’m getting a little cold,
But fall clothes are frumpy, so I’ve been told.
What can I do to stay fashionable yet snug?
And not be taunted like the celebs on Go Fug?
The answer to my question is cashmere I know,
To the luxurious warmth of the goat I must go.
But where do [...]

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by ss_shopgirl
Shucks. I JUST found out that one of my favorite online boutiques is having a major sale on Spring/Summer collections– and it ends tomorrow! YOOX.COM carries top names like D&G, Hussein Chalayan, Prada, and more – and now up to 80% off! If you haven’t heard of them, check them out before they become [...]

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by ss_shopgirl and D.F.
Can you believe it? It’s already that time of year again…forget about Halloween and Thanksgiving — it’s time to start scouring your favorite shopping sites for the perfect holiday gifts!
Luckily, many of the top online shopping sites have already launched their holiday offerings online, so you can start planning early for those [...]

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Louis Vuitton for $5?
Gucci for $35?
Am I dreaming or did everyone just realize that material possessions never should’ve cost that much in the first place?
It turns out neither is the case.
USA TODAY just did a great article on two major handbag rental sites, BagBorrowOrSteal.com and FromBagstoRiches.com – where you can rent handbags from top designers like [...]

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by ss_shopgirl 
Yes, it’s dangerous. But it’s also simply fabulous. I just found out about the Extra 20% off Shoes & Boots sale at SmartBargains.com, and had to tell you about it because it’s only going on until November 1st! Here are a few gems:

BCBGirls Leather Ankle Boot
Was: $142.95
Now: $59.99
plus an extra 20% off!

Michael Kors Wedge [...]

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by ss_shopgirl
There’s just one week (and a day) left until the holiday we all love, and if you haven’t yet decorated the outside of your home – don’t despair! It’s not too late to order your Halloween items online (although you may have to pay a ghoulish express shipping cost) at a variety of Halloween stores.
And [...]

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By D. F.
After rifling through this month’s Glamour magazine and looking at all the new fall fragrances, I got to thinking…how good can a Britney fragrance really be?
So I went to my local department store to put the new fall fragrances to the test to see which are the best – and below are [...]

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By D.F. and ss_shopgirl
We said we weren’t going to do it, but we did. And it’s not a Halloween unless there are multiple series anyway, right? So here it is – Halloween Part Four: The Pumpkin Carving Party!
So…hopefully you’ve gotten your Halloween costume, bought your Halloween decorations, and created the perfect ghoulish Halloween feast. (And [...]

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by ss_shopgirl
I don’t know about you, but we over here at The Shopping Vine are getting really excited about Halloween. And the good news is — so is everybody else! According to a survey done by SHOP.COM and Russell Research, it looks like most adults are getting ready to party on October 31st, and the [...]

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Fall is here! And nothing helps you step into a vibrant new season than vibrant new shoes! But don’t forget – you don’t want to fall out of favor with the shoe fashionistas, so make sure to deck your feet in the gorgeous colors that are hot for this season.
For daytime, we like:
Golden Yellow
Plaid
Brown

Michael Kors [...]

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