Sunday, November 30, 2008

Travel with Kiehls

Holiday travel can be a drag - especially when you fly. I don't know about you, but all the liquid restrictions makes me cringe every single time. I mean, seriously, where do they come up with 3 ounces? Why not 3.25 ounces?

Good thing Kiehls has the answer to everything. The 'Travel Essentials' pack allows me to bring luxury to my destinations. Who knew breezing through airport security was a possibility? 


For discount use code FRIENDS.

Shu Uemura Favorites

With the best makeup and hands down the best eyelash curler, Shu Uemera is offering 20% off + free shipping.

Use code: SHUFRIENDS

Kate Spade - Early Bird Gets the Worm

Kate Spade is offering an additional 25% off sale items which are already up to 50% off. Plus free shipping on orders $200+.

Use code GOODCHEER to receive the additional 25% off discount.

A Liquor Store - What a man should know...or does...

I am almost certain my friend Mark can always find the nearest liquor store whether in the States or across the pond. But he might need a little help with J.Crew's newest 'Liquor Store'. Using the creatives juices of Andy Spade (think Kate Spade), J.crew creates a men-only clothing store called the Tribeca Mens Shop

With a wide range of classy sport coats and button-downs to rocker-like tees and jeans J.Crew tells us what a man should know about looking good. 

If you don't know, I suggest you visit the nearest liquor store and get with the times. 

Visit www.jcrew.com or 235 W. Broadway

Z Gallerie - Friends & Family

Affordable and extremely chic, Z Gallerie has amazing furniture and houseware items. 

I should know -  I got my mirrored coffee table and side table on sale! 

Let's hope someone doesn't break it or I'll have to order another one. Then again, I guess that's not the worst thing in the world. Shop away! Offer is  good thru December 15.  

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Sales aren't just for women

Hands down Barneys New York has one of the best selection for sale items for men



Here are some top picks from the sale section of the site:

- Prada Penny Driver in brown or black (orig. $410, now $279)
- Prada Dk Brwn Spazzalato Bit Driver (orig. $420, now $289) SOLD OUT
- Tods Leather Billfold Wallet (orig. $245, now $119) SOLD OUT
- James Perse Black Fleece (orig. $350, now $169) SOLD OUT
- Co-op Barney Sport Jacket (orig. $325, now $199) SOLD OUT
- Theory Allure Sport Jacket (orig. $445, now $269) 
- Mike & Chris Short Bomber Jacket (orig. $395, now $239)
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Pique Polo (orig. $88, now $49)
- Paul Smith Herringbone Peacoat (orig. $845, now $509) SOLD OUT
- Citizens of Humanity Perfect Selvage (orig. $230, now $139) SOLD OUT
- Corpus Fine Jeans (orig. $160, now $99) 

*note: Due to popularity, many of the items may be sold out.

Fit for a man

After a complaint from Jon, who surprisingly reads my blog, I figured I'd do a few posts here and there on men's clothing.

Living in NYC I've come to notice more than just suits on men. Whether a lawyer or ibanker, these men know how to mix up their wardrobe. Just the other day I was walking behind a very well dress young professional who had on a dark grey coat with a popped collar that was orange - extremely classy. For both men and women, it's all about mixing and matching the right colors & patterns.

We all know it doesn't take much for a guy to look good in what he's wearing. 

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Turkey Day! 

Deals (note some are valid only on Thanksgiving):
- American Eagle: 25% off entire purchase + free shipping 
  (use code: 47596384 or 87954302)
Ann Taylor: 30% off entire purchase online + free shipping 
  (use code: turkey)
- Ann Taylor Loft: 30% off entire purchase online + free shipping
  (use code: gobble)
- Club Monaco: additional 30% off sale items
- Cole Haan: 30% off entire purchase in stores & online + free shipping
  (use code: CHSALE30)
- Crabtree & Evelyn: 20% off entire purchase in stores & online
- Express: 20% off online - 11/27 only - (use code: 6687)
- GAP: Buy 1 sweater, get another 50% off in stores & online
- Guess by Marciano: 25% off full-priced items and 60% off sale items
- Lacoste: 25% off online + free shipping (use code: HOLIDAY1)
- Levis: 30% off $100+ orders online + free shipping
- Lucky Brand Jeans: 40% off entire purchase online
- Neiman Marcus: save up to 60% off and take an additional 30% or 40% sale items + free 
   shipping (use code: NMSHIP)
- Nike: 30% off purchase of $125+ online (use code: NIKEJOY)
- Original Penguin: 40% off entire purchase online (use code: OPG40site)
- Papyrus: 25% off entire purchase for Friends & Family
- Sports Authority: 25% off entire purchase online (use code: TSAGIVE)
- Steve Madden: 20% off entire purchase online (use code: madden20)
- Victoria Secret: free shipping on any orders - 11/27 only - (use code: VSTHANKS) and take
   $30 off purchase of $175+ more (use code: GETMORE)



Madewell - Sale up to 50% Off

Madewell has a sale with apparel up to 50% off. Plus, if you've been reading my blog, you can receive 15% off your purchases if you present the email.

I say go for it.

(www.madewell1937.com)

Get an early start on your New Year's Resolution

Comfort and practicality sure come first in priorities when it comes to working out. 

Lucky for us, Lucy accomplishes it all (and with 25% off discount). With a wide selection of workout gear - you really can't go wrong. If you are a bit on the shorter (or taller) end, they have pants in different lengths. 
Let's also be honest - half the world has a New Year's resolution to workout more and join a gym. Well, my advice, step 1, get the right gear and then you're good to go.

Jimmy Choo Online Sale




One of the most coveted brand of shoes are having an online sale up to 50% off - Jimmy Choo. Who knew they even had a site to purchase their shoes online?

Check the site - you might even find those beautiful pair of dancing shoes.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Spend More, Save More @ J.Crew

This is the perfect time to stock up on items you've been itching to get at J.Crew. For a limited time, J.Crew is offering discounts of 20%, 25%, & 30%.

Just keep in mind not too go too overboard.. enjoy!

(www.jcrew.com)

Botkier Sample Sale - NYC Area


50 - 70% Off Fall/Winter Collections


When: December 4 - 7th
Where: 117 Mercer St. (btw Spring & Prince St.)

(www.botkier.com)

Calvin Klein - 40% EVERYTHING Sale One Day Only

Ladies, brace yourself - Calvin Klein is extending their 40% off sale everything for one more today. Receive 40% off everything - that's quite the dream come true. But wait, there's more! In addition to the 40% off, receive another additional 20% off when you use code: wh1108

Monday, November 24, 2008

Revolve Clothing - The Great Sale

Revolve Clothing is currently having what they consider the 'The Great Sale'. 

Similar to Shopbop, Revolve Clothing has all the biggest brands - J Brand, Loeffler Randall, 7 for All Mankind, etc... Check it out. You just might get a better deal at this 'great' sale than anywhere else.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Madewell - 15% in stores & online

Madewell is apart of the J.Crew company - with chic and simple clothes, every girl can look fashionable. Madewell has the perfect weekend clothes and for a winter getaway.

Click on image and print off 15% off discount.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

This weekend on the runway

Ready, set, go! Here's what's happening this weekend:

Friends & Family Discounts:
Other Discounts:

Sales, discounts, & more sales! Need I say more?

Update: I've added a few more discounts...

Alright ladies - someone complained to me today asking why I have not updated. You're right, I really need to get on with today's post. Here's what I found:

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Burberry Private Sale Comes Up... again! But who's complaining?

I couldn't complain when I heard Burberry was having another private sale - 40% off. When was the last one? Yes it was about a week ago. And yes we love they are having another one.

Click here. I guarantee you won't be freezing this winter if you grab the many cute coats! 

30% Off Club Monaco

Thanks to Sandy who sent me this discount - 30% off all purchases at any Club Monaco beginning November 17 - 23.
Click here to print or on image.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Theory Sample Sale - NYC Area

This is a huge OMFG moment. Big shout out to E who sent me this amazing e-mail. THEORY SAMPLE SALE - ALL MERCHANDISE UP TO 60% OFF.

Vip Sale - 11/18 & 11/19
*RSVP Required: rsvp@theory.com

Public Sale - 11/20 - 11/25

Where: 261 West 36th St., 2nd Fl. (between 7th & 8th Ave)
              

Monday, November 17, 2008

Twinkle Toes - 25% Off

With an array of beautiful colors, J.Crew doesn't disappoint in its shoe collection. With colors that are so chic and very Parisian, a fashionista can instantly look classy.

Good thing J.Crew is holding a discount on 25% full-price shoes & boots. Soyez beau.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Universally Skinny

I won't lie, I was a bit skeptical when I first saw the waves of women wearing skinny jeans. But after being in NYC, I've grown to accept them to loving them. 

Corporate attire can sometimes be a drag but not when you wear these jeans. Yes you read that correctly: jeans. My co-worker Rachel can vow that Levi's has one of the most universally flattering skinny jeans. Lucky for us, it is available in black and we get away with wearing them in office. 

When I told my friend Sara about these, she wasn't too keen on black jeans. No problem. These Low Skinny 531 Jeans come in 7 colors! Find your universally flattering jeans on their site. If you're lucky, the color you want will be on sale.

($59.50 - $98, www.levis.com)

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Let them do the job

Every woman knows that finding the perfect pair of jeans and pants is close to impossible. We complain to our friends "this pair makes my thighs look HUGE" or "there ain't no booty here". 

Yes ladies, we've all been there. But have no fear! The team at zafu.com have created a genius little system that spits out which jeans or pants fit you the best. All you have to do is answer a few questions and viola! you got yourself a personal stylist. Check it out, I guarantee you won't be complaining anymore. 

Shhh... Kate Spade Private Sale

Update: Today only (11/15) - take an extra 30% + 10% off (use code GOODLUCK1)

Thanks to a fabulous tipster, Kate Spade is having a Private Sale from 11/11 thru 11/14 with savings up to 60% off. 

Click here for link. 

Friday, November 14, 2008

This weekend on the runway


Alright fashionistas - it's a pain to click through the posts to find those discounts, but here's what happening this weekend:

  • GAP, Banana Republic, & Old Navy Sales - 30% all purchases (see post below)
  • Bloomingdales F&F - 20% in stores & online
  • Lucky Brand Jeans - 40% all jeans this weekend!
  • Bath & Body Works/White Barn - 20% off in store
  • AE - 20% your purchase online
  • Martin + Osa - 30% online and in stores
  • Ralph Lauren Private Sale - additional 15% sale items
  • Cole Haan - 25% boots 
  • Nine West - 25% online sale shoes + free shipping on orders over $25
  • Eluxury.com - additional 20% sale items + free shipping on all items
  • J.Crew - Free Shipping on orders $125+ (use code: SHIP125, expires 11/16)
  • Red Envelope - check out their sale section which is up to 40% off + additional 10% coupon (use code: REDTKN)
  • Calvin Klein Underwear - 30% off online (use code: FRIENDS3)
  • Figleaves.com - 50% all purchases online
  • Original Penguin - additional 40% sale items (use code: OPG40W*)
If you know of more discounts, please post comments.

Share the love

Lucky for us, Papyrus decided to start their Friends & Family discount early. 

Who can you resist the beautiful stationary and cards the store has to offer? I'm always a sucker for pretty things. But then again, aren't all women? 

Men, this is one way to show your lady how much you love her - write her a little card. What's better? Write her a card that you bought from Papyrus. Believe me, she'll recognize the gold seal on the back. 


Ann Taylor Friends & Family

Lucky for me one of my friends works at Ann Taylor and sent me the scoop on their Friends & Family discount.

Beginning 11/20 thru 11/23 items are discounted 30%. Plus you can make as many purchases as you would like!

Good thing this discount starts next week... F&F sales never stop. I guess that's a good thing for fashionistas... or shall I say recessionistas.

(www.anntaylor.com & www.anntaylorloft.com)
Click on the image and print away!

GAP, Banana Republic, & Old Navy Friends & Family

Stock up now! One of the more anticipated discounts of the season is happening at GAP, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. Many of you have already e-mailed me to see how you can get in on the 30% off action.

Click here and print away! The coupon is good thru this weekend. Run. Don't walk to the nearest store.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Smells Like the Holidays

Every year I await the start of the Holidays. Nothing is better than smelling the sweet scents of the things that remind you of the Holidays - whether it is your grandma's sugar cookies baking in the oven or the apple cider mulling in the pot.

Why not have the feelings of Hoildays all year round?

Illuminations is holding their Friends & Family sale - 25% off plus flat rate shipping of $5.

(http://www.illuminations.com/)
* Use code: 999201405 for discount.



Classy, Not Trashy Home

Adding to the array of Friends & Family discounts, Restoration Hardware is holding their F&F event - save 20% off everything!

Now you can go buy those luxurious Turkish towels you've been eyeing.

Discount is available in stores & online. For online purchases, use code: FFR2008.

(http://www.restorationhardware.com/)

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Shopbop 30% Off!


Now this is truly an early holiday gift. Shopbop just e-mailed and announced 30% full-priced merchandise today and & tomorrow only.
Ladies, let's be honest... this is only the start of sale season. Better prep yourself.

Barney's Private Sale - One Week Only!

'Tis the season fellow fashionistas. Barney's New York is holding a Private Sale for one week only!

Here's your chance to dress just as fashionable as Blair and Serena.
xoxo.

(www.barneys.com)

And if that wasn't enough, complimentary ground shipping on all orders.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Go ahead, indulge yourself

20% off sweaters online & in stores at J.Crew. Now seriously, who can say no to Italian cashmere? And the great thing about J.Crew is that most of their sweaters come in an array of colors. The big decision is not whether to buy a sweater, but how many. I'll leave that decision to you. 


Monday, November 10, 2008

Friends & Family Discounts (and more added!)

Be in the know on the latest Friends and Family discounts. If you know of any that aren't listed below. Please let me know.

American Eagle:
*Use online code 78936017 - for free shipping (Valid 11/11 only)
*Use code 48761907 - 20% off (Valid thru 12/24/08)

Banana Republic, GAP, & Old Navy: 30% in store (11/13-11/16)
*Update: there have been some e-mails floating around. Leave a comment or email me if you need the printable coupon.

Bath & Body Works/White Barn: 20% in store (11/10-11/16)
*Click here to find coupon.

Bloomingdales: 20% online & in stores (11/12-11/16)
*Use online code BDFF

Calvin Klein: Items are up to 70% off online. Click here for link.

CB2: Donate 5 non-perishable food items, save 15% off (11/10-11/23)

Cole Haan: 25% off boots online & in stores (thru 11/16)
*Use online code BOOTSALE

Macys: $10 off $75 or more online
*Use online code RE889WX745

Martin + Osa: 30% off online & free shiping (thru 11/19)
*Use code 86459107
[For those who don't know Martin + Osa, this is from the same company as AE but target audience is an older/mature crowd]

Sephora: 20% online (11/6-11/10)

Ralph Lauren Private Sale: select items 40% off plus additional 15% off sale items. (11/13-11/17).
*Use code NOV1317 for additional 15% off
Rugby (Ralph Lauren): Items are up to 50% off
*Free shipping for purchase over $150, link.
*Note in store: insider sale @ NYC location - classics are 25% off and fall items are up to 50% in

Time Warner: Get your favorite magazines such as In style and People Stylewatch at friends & family discount. Click here.

Personal Shopper... for FREE... bring her my way!


I won't lie anymore, I wait patiently for the red light on my blackberry to inform me I have a message every morning. What better than an e-mail newsletter that tells me about the brands I love. Oh, and who can forget all the items on your personalized newsletter are on sale. It's practically having your own personal shopper, for free. FREE. Now that's a word that'll get ladies running. 

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Forget that umberella ella ella eh...


Tropical Storm Paloma downgraded from hurricane status but that doesn't stop the rain from falling. A fashionista informed me that Target had some cute rain boots that come in, well, just about every color of the rainbow. Zetta Tall Rain Boots are your go-to this rainy season. For a low price, you might as well get them in every color. 

($24.99, target.com)

Get 10% off, use code: 54I7DK8T
Free Shipping with a purchase of $50+

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Keep those toes warm!

The cold (and wet!) weather makes you just want to curl up in front of the fireplace with some hot drink. But, in the event you must go out and bear the weather, the London Wales Suede boot will keep you warm!

It's all about comfort, warmth, and of course, style. This boot not only comes in gray suede but black suede as well. If you are skeptical about suede, they have the boot in gray and black patent leather. Can't complain now.

This weekend on the runway

Reporting on sales and discounts thru-out the weekend:

American Eagle:
- Friends & Family Event: Take 25% off. Click here for printable coupon. 

BCBG:
- Winter sale with items 50% off + receive 30% regularly priced items

Burberry:
- Private sale with items up to 40% off. Click here for the link. 

Club Monaco:
- Received an e-mail informing that all sale items are an additional 40% this weekend only.

Gap: 
- Take an additional 25% off sale items.  Online and in stores.

J.Crew:
- J.Crew stores are offering an additional 50% on their sales items throughout the weekend.
- J.Crew website is offering an additional 30% on their sales items. (The promotion runs through Saturday night)

Kate Spade:
- Take 10% off thru 11/21. (Use code GOODLUCK1)
- Receive Free Shipping. (Use code WELCOME2KS)

The Limited:
- Friends & Family Event. Click here for printable coupon. 




Introduction

Welcome to Modern.Chic.Stylish - a site that allows the fashionable to be in the know about the latest sales and discounts. 

Glamour magazine recently defined 'recessionista' as 'one who manages to look totes (totally) stylish despite hard economic times'. We are only reminded everyday in the media that the economy is doing poorly - that doesn't mean the modern woman can't still look good. It just means she has to be a little creative. Whether it is scoping out the latest samples sales or taking advantage of the many store promotions being advertised, the modern, chic, and stylish woman always knows how to look her best.