Cyber Monday Mania

I got the best news yesterday.  Fashion Etc. announced that J.Crew would be 40% off today w free shipping for Cyber Monday.  Though I'd already reached my Black Friday limit and technically (what's technically?) didn't really need (what's need?) to buy any more clothes, started loading up my shopping cart over at J.Crew.  I debated staying up until midnight, just to make sure I got every little thing I wanted but decided to get up early with my 2 year-old instead.  So here I am, up and at 'em since 5:45 and as it turns out, J.Crew remains at 25% off with free shipping.  Good but not the shopping nirvana I had so anticipated.  No hard feelings Fashion Etc. Just saved myself $300 :) 

If you have lists to check off, take advantage of these Cyber Monday deals, most with free shipping, if you want to avoid some of the pre-Christmas rush at the stores.  Zonk.  Espresso anyone?

x

ALDO

Extra 50% all women's sale shoes & sandals

www.aldoshoes.com 

Asos

30% of the entire site from Monday, November 26th through Friday, November 30th using code CYBERMONDAYSPECIAL.

www.asos.com

A|X Armani Exchange

35% off the entire site plus duty-free shipping

www.canada.armaniexchange.com

Club Monaco

30% off cashmere with code MONDAY

www.clubmonaco.ca

Diane Von Furstenberg

Extra 30% off all sale items using the code HOLIDAYSALE.

www.dvf.com

French Connection

40% off all regular price items plus 10% off all sale items and free shipping with code 'CYBERSALE'

www.canada.frenchconnection.com

Jacob

Everything at 40% off the last ticketed price with free shipping

www.jacob.ca

J.Crew

Take 25% off the entire site through 11:59pm on Monday, November 26th, using code 'MONDAY'

www.jcrew.com

J.Crew Factory

50% off everything (prices as marked) with free shipping using code 'YOURGIFT'

www.factory.jcrew.com

Lands' End

30% off everything and free shipping on orders above $50

www.landsend.com

Le Château

40% off footwear and bags and BOGO 50% off jewellery

www.lechateau.com

Mackage

$50 off and free prioriy express shipping with code 'CYBER'

www.mackage.com

Net-a-Porter

Enjoy up to 50% off select items on sale.

www.netaporter.com

Revolve Clothing

Take $15 off your purchase of $100 or more using the code CYBERWEEKEND15

Take $50 off your purchase of $250 or more using the code CYBERWEEKEND50

Take $125 off your purchase of $500 or more using the code CYBERWEEKEND125

Take $250 off your purchase of $1000 or more using the code CYBERWEEKEND250

www.revolveclothing.com

Roots

25% off everything (30% off Roots original flat bags) + free standard shipping

www.roots.com

Rudsak

40% off and free shipping with code 'CYBERVIP40OFF'

www.rudsakstore.com

Shopbop

Take 20% off when you spend $250, 25% off when you spend $500, and 30% off when you spend $1000 through Cyber Monday with code 'BIGEVENT12'

www.shopbop.com

Yoox

Take up to 40% off selected Fall merchandise and an additional 15% off using the code YOOXTHANKS.

www.yoox.com

All They Want for Christmas...

Source: Necessary Objects
         

Once upon a time, I would write pretty ambitious Christmas lists.  I'd ask for ridiculous things like ponies, and the ability to fly and pink hair 'like a mermaid'.  But always, always, my #1 wish would be 'neat stuff.'  Back then, that meant strawberry-scented erasers, sparkly stickers and lipgloss rings.  While I've lost my love for horses (well, riding them at least...), opt to fly Porter, and have already indulged in pink highlights at least once, I will never stop loving neat stuff - though I've graduated from e-rasers to iPads and from lipgloss rings to the sparkly cocktail versions.

If your list is long and ideas hard to come by, check out this, our first gift guide for the holidays full of new, neat and super stylish gifts for your favourites.  It being Black Friday and all, I can't think of a better time to start (or finish?) checking off your list! xo

1. Lana Del Rey: Born to Die/Paradise Edition, $12.99, HMV; 2. Pebbled Leather Satchel, $199, Danier; 3. Nixon The Time Teller Acetate Watch, $199.99, Boathouse; 4. Multifaceted Ring, $12, RW&CO., 5. Vera Wang LOVE Diamond Studs, $2,299, People's Jewellers; 6. Quilted Fingerless Gloves, $39, Danier; 7. Metallic Cap Toe Pumps, $110, Le Château; 8. Tablet Case in Croco, $58, RW&CO.  

 

1. Roll-Up Sleeve Loungewear Top, $29.50, RW&CO., 2. AEO Ribbed Beanie, $19.88, American Eagle Outfitters; 3. Fifty Shames of Earl Grey, $13.99, Spencer's; 4. GRRR!: 3 CD Set by Rolling Stones, $34.99,HMV; 5. Buffalo Check Boxers, $12.45, American Eagle Outfitters; 6. Persol 649 Sunglasses, $360, Sunglass Hut; 7. UGG ASCOT Moccasins, $164.99, Soft Moc; 8. Wooden Dominoes Set, $16.99, HomeSense; 9. Citizen Eco Drive Watch, $487.50, Charm Diamond Centre 

1. Pink Sunglasses, $12, ALDO; 2. Marled Sweatshirt ($48), and Cable Knit Slippers, ($26), RW&CO; 3. iPod Nano 16GB, $149.99, The Source; 4. True Blue Spa Super Softening Hand Lotion, $15, Bath & Body Works; 5. Aero 1987 Heritage Cinch Sweat Pants, Aeropostale; 6. Faux Fur Throw, $, HomeSense; 7. Hair Ties Set, $9.47, American Eagle Outfitters; 8. Glass Teapot with Removable Strainer, $19.50, DAVIDsTEA 

1. Monster Beats Solo HD Headphones, $179.99, Champs Sports; 2. Helly Hansen Insulated Jacket, $349.99,SportChek; 3. Reebok RealFlex Runners, $119.99, Footlocker; 4. Under Armour Charged Cotton Crew Socks 2 Pack, $11.99, Champs Sports; 5. Nike + Sportwatch with GPS, $169.99, SportChek; 6. Burton Honcho Snowboard, $449.99, SportChek ; 7. Call of Duty Black Ops II (for PS3, XBox360, Wii U, PC), $59.99, EB Games 

P.S - Is this how you feel when you go shopping?

Originally posted in The LOOK 

Weak Moment

Ever feel like you're just giving, giving, giving?  Both kids are home-from-school KO'd with a wretched stomach bug and I've had two straight weeks of way too much work and way too little sleep.  I'm feeling weak.  My defenses are down. I still have a bazillion gifts to buy, and I don't have a single delicious thing in my fridge.  La pauvre moi. 

Then I saw my sister in this Club Monaco top (the long-sleeved version) today and it struck me.  This top is the thing.  This top will make it all better.  It's a little expensive but I've been saving so much money on all my gifts by being a grand supreme bargain hunter that really, it all kind of evens out, no?

Ahhh....get.

The Regan Solid Top ($119.50) (along with other similar leather-paneled beauties) is at Club Monaco stores now. 

Joe Fresh Holiday

Photos courtesy Joe Fresh

Okay, seriously? Joe, you've outdone yourself. The bad-ass skull sweater, the chic little black button button-ups, the tuxedo jackets, the shoes? I checked, yes, those metallic cap-toe ankle-wrap lovelies are in fact Joe Fresh.  I know!

Love Joe Fresh, especially when you need a last-minute pick-you-up over the holidays when your schedule doesn't permit loads of leisurely shopping time and hey, you're at the Superstore anyway so might as well pick yourself up something pretty (or at least that's the way my mind works..)

Happy Friday lovelies! Off for a weekend with the girls.  It's gonna be trouble (of the shopping variety anyway)

x

Holiday. Celebrate.

Hermes Boxes - source: Pinterest

Originally posted in The CLOSET

When it comes to gifting, practicality becomes a bit of a bad word around my house.  I could definitely use a new blender and we definitely need laundry detergent - but you see, those things remind me of work and at Christmas, for just one short time during the year, I kind of just feel like not working.  Are you with me?  Can I get a 'woot, woot' for that?  I remember once when my dad got my mom a microwave for Christmas.  She hated microwaves.  And of course, the time when my husband bought his poor mom a new power drill.  Guess who ended up using it?

Now, 'wishes' and 'wants' on the other hand are definitely top of mind.  The best gifts?  The ones that make your sister, wife, husband our bestie feel super special.  These ultra-stylish presents will do exactly that, and although they all technically serve a 'purpose', their raison d'être is really just to make your favourites look and feel fabulous.  Love!  Check back soon for more great gift ideas, including ideas for the athlete, the classic beauty, the kid (and kid-at-heart) and even your dog.  Oh he's going to get so spoiled this year...

1. Twill Parka, $168, Gap; 2. iPhone 5 32GB, $279.99, The Source; 3. Skull Loafers, $120, ZiGi at Town Shoes; 4. Lana Del Rey: Born to Die, $11.99, Sunrise Records; 5. Tory Burch Cat-Eye Glasses, $149,Sunglass Hut; 6. Eva Lace Skirt, $189.50, Club Monaco; 7. Two-Tone Leather iPad Case, $54.95, Gap; 8. Jewel-Encrusted Ring, $15.98, ALDO Accessories; 9. Jonathan Adler All-Occasion Card Set, $15, The Bay; 10. Laser-Cut Barrel Bag, $55, ALDO Accessories; 11. Isabelle Double-Breasted Coat, $369, Club Monaco; 12. Distressed Denim Shirt, $29.95, H&M; 13. Pushlock Crossbody Bag, $25, American Eagle Outfitters; 14. Metallic Sequin Blazer, $150, RW&CO.; 15. Mohair-Blend Cardigan with Sequins, $49.95,H&M; 16. NARS Lipstick in Schiap, $30, Sephora; 17. Delsey Aero-Lite 18" Carry On Spinner, $99.99, The Bay

1. Nixon 51-30 Watch, $599.99, Boathouse; 2. Native Union Soft Touch Pop Phone, $39.99, The Bay; 3. Bowery Quilted Jacket, $448, Coach; 4. Reversible Cotton Belt, $24.95, Gap; 5. Davis Slim-Fit Chino, $69.50, Club Monaco; 6. Soundgarden: King Animal, $14.99, Sunrise Records; 7. Sunglasses, $12, ALDO Accessories; 8. Bleecker Letter Opener, $98, Coach; 9. Mixed Media Camo Bag, $74.95, Gap; 10. Fitted Herringbone Shirt, $69, RW&CO.; 11. Tweed Tie, $34.95, Gap; 12. iPod Nano 16GB, $169.99, The Source; 13. Cable-Knit Sweater, $49.95, Gap; 14. Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD Headphones, $219.99, The Source