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Blondette wishes you all a Happy Labor Day and to kick off the upcoming holiday weekend, they are offering a $50 gift certificate toward ANY merchandise totalling $150 or more including new arrivals and sale items. Simply use code LaborDay50 at checkout to redeem. Hurry, gift certificate expires on September 3, 2008!
p.s. Blondette just received a new shipment of J Brand jeans so get your Lovestory in Ink while sizes are still available.
Tags: blondette 
Cosabella is on right now at Ruelala.com with prices ranging from $12-$68 (originally $24-$129). The online sale ends tomorrow, August 29, at 12pm EDT. If you’d like to shop the sale and need an invite, just click here, leave a comment and I’ll send one out right away.
Upcoming sales are Vera Bradley, BCBG Max Azria and Prada (handbags). Oh, yes!
Tags: bcbg max azria, cosabella, prada, ruelala, vera bradley 
Stock up on jeans for the whole family at H&M. Get jeans at these discounted prices, until supplies last:
• Women’s and men’s jeans from $19.90
• Kids jeans from $9.90
Find your nearest H&M locator here.
It’s my first round with the Independent Fashion Bloggers weekly roundup. We’ve got some excellent links here, Chanel DIY, statement tights, vintage Vogue, classic film inspiration, and the borders between designer and knock-off.
AuctionDivaFashion - Vintage Hawaiian Pineapple Dress
dramatis personae - Boundaries between designing & knock-offs
Dress Me Up Dollie - Weekend Update
Fashion Journalist in the City - Vintage Vogue
Frassy - D.I.Y Chanel Bottle Pendant Necklace
Independent Fashion Bloggers - How NOT to get ripped off
la boudoir - A review of all this falls fashion trends - straight from the runway.
Little Black Book - Style Trend: Statement Tights!
Mademoiselle Robot interviews the extremely gifted Nubby Twiglet
Or False Glitter - Fur in Fashion: Glamorous or grotesque?
poetic & chic - The frequent J.Crew catalogs in my mailbox are a constant source of torture!
Retro Chick - Vintage Clothing & Retro Style - Autumn Florals: Keep on blooming
ShopDiary - Impulse Buy: Should I keep? Or sell? Should I save up for another Chanel?
THE COVETED - Coveting Chinatown, a Visit to 1930’s LA
On September 15th, legendary stationery engraver Dempsey & Carroll will debut its flagship retail store, located at 1049 Lexington Avenue between 74th and 75th Streets in New York City.
The first retail location to exist since the company took new ownership in 2004, the Lexington Avenue flagship is the perfect setting for customers to be guided through the process of ordering fine papers with the discerning expertise of Dempsey & Carroll professionals. In addition to a wide range of product offerings, knowledgeable staff will be on hand to provide style recommendations, invitation wording, and guidance for penning appropriate thank-you and sympathy notes. As an extension of their impeccable customer service, Dempsey & Carroll will also offer their services by home appointment.
The store will be open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, Saturdays from 12 noon to 6pm, and by appointment.
Tags: Dempsey & Carroll 
As if the fifty feet of catwalk models normally tread across wasn’t enough, Fashion Indie has decided to take the term “runway” to a whole new level with a recording setting fashion show across the Brooklyn Bridge; being held Tuesday, September 2nd at 6pm.
This once in a lifetime event will be the official kick off to Fashion Indie Week Brooklyn.
On September 2, 2008, Fashion Indie will be hosting the “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” fashion show, a sneak peek into the collections that the Fashion Indie Week Brooklyn designers plan to show during fashion week. Expect select items from Brooklyn Royalty, Love Brigade, Zulema Griffin, Mandate of Heaven, New York Couture and San & Soni to hit the bridge next Tuesday. With six thousand feet of runway, there will ample time to get full coverage of the event from anywhere on the bridge.
“Fashion Indie is known for being outlandish and over the top, and this is no exception,” said Fashion Indie’s leader Daniel Saynt, “We want our fashion week to be extravagant, unorthodox, and influential.”
Tags: brooklyn bridge, fashion indie week 
Check out Simon Doonan’s interview with Giambattista Valli about his collaboration with Moncler, Gamme Rouge, here. View the whole collection here.
Every year, there always seems to be some newfangled boot design that makes me pause and wonder, “What the heck is this?”. Last year, these boots got me confused.
This year, Botkier’s Xenia knee high boots got my attention. I have to admit that the first time I saw these boots were from the front (see image here) and they looked pretty sleek in the photo. The long cuff covering the vamp and heel visually elongates the wearer’s legs and the supple leather screams good quality. But boy, those back pleats at the cuff threw me off when I saw them tonight. I mean, why? It’s growing on me though.
Goyard had a private sale in San Francisco a few weeks ago and through the powers of the internet, I was able to snag this yellow Beluga* at 50% off retail. My Flickr friend, Michelle, was not too happy about it (she got a Beluga at full price) but before the sale, she thoughtfully asked me if I wanted her to scope out any deals at the sale. Her SA, Rogelio, told her there wouldn’t be any bags on sale. But it turns out several styles were and one of them was the Beluga. I wasn’t planning on buying another Goyard but the deal was too good to resist. Michelle got the bag for me and even threw in two Purse Valet bag hooks plus other goodies when she shipped the bag to me. My Flickr friends are wonderful, I tell you. And I’ve never met them in person yet.
For some reason, I’m having buyer’s remorse now. I realize that I wouldn’t be using this bag as much as I do my white Fidji, which I use everyday. I’ve also sworn off logo bags. Well, that’s what I like to tell myself but obviously, I still can’t control myself.
So tell me, should I keep? Or should I sell? Should I save up for another Chanel?
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Aero & Co
What: Sale. Up to 60% off Maxine Dillon, Octopi, Mike & Chris
When: Daily (ends 8/31) Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm
Where: 8403 W. 3rd St 323.653.4651
agnès b.
What: Moving Sale.UP to 65% off everything in store including men’s and women’s clothings and accessories.
When: Daily thru 9/30 Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Where: 100 N. Robertson Blvd 310.271.9643
Black Halo
What: Warehouse Sale
When: 8/29-8/30 Fri 12-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Where: 588 San Mateo Street
Brick Lane
What: Summer Sale. Up to 70% off Ben Sherman, Issa of London and more
When: Thru 8/31
Where: 1132 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice 310.392.2525
Built By Wendy
What: T-shirt sale. $18-$25 graphic tees.
When: Thru 8/31 Mon-Sat 12-7pm, Sun 12-6pm
Where: 7938 W 3rd St 323.651.1902
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Tags: Aero & Co, agnes b, Built By Wendy, Corey Lynn Calter, Diane Merrick, Guess Factory, LF Stores, Lucy, Morgan Le Fay, Rhys Dwfen, The Melrose Co-op, Von Dutch
