SHOPBOP CONTEST

shopbop.com is giving away a handbag everyday for the entire month of october. sign up and get your chance to win one of these beautiful designer handbags!

FASHION UNDER $50

you can get this outfit for less than $100...it's the perfect weekend outfit for hanging out around town. classic blue peacoat $34.00, super cute trouser jeans $30, & a graphic tee $13 (throw on a thin tee underneath for a layered look) grand total $77...you have some money left over for lunch & a latte! all pieces are from forever21.

OBJECT OF MY DESIRE

i know i don't need another handbag BUT when i saw this one i fell in love with it. marc jacobs does wonders with handbags...& this one is no exception. it's the utility tote marc by marc jacobs in verde $438...it can be found at neiman marcus...should i buy it or not?

SALES REPORT

BANANA REPUBLIC TOOK FURTHER REDUCTIONS

BLOOMINGDALES IS OFFERING AN EXTRA 40% OFF SALE & 30% OFF SOME EARLY FALL MERCHANDISE

JCREW IS OFFERING 25% OFF SALE IN STORES ONLY

TULLE

i know most of you have come across this brand while seeking out funky, unique, feminine pieces at your local boutiques. nordstrom also carries this brand. tulle is a very affordable line of clothing for women & their pieces are super cute. check out a few pieces from their fall collection. if you happen to live in a place where there are no boutiques or major department stores you can shop online @ http://www.tulle4us.com/. {white coat $130, ruffle vest $63, cropped belted jacket $105, $ blue trench $113}

AWARENESS

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CAUSE OR TO FIND ABOUT ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE IN YOUR COMMUNITY VISIT:
http://incestabuse.about.com/od/domesticabuse/a/dvawareness.htm?terms=state+coalition OR
http://www.fvpcgc.org/DV%20Awareness%20Month.htm

FASHION FUSE

FASHION WITH A CAUSE...PICK UP ONE OF THESE CLASSIC RALPH LAUREN POLOS FOR $75 FROM NET-A-PORTER...LOOK GOOD & SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE. ALL NET PROCEEDS GO TO THE FASHION TARGETS BREAST CANCER...TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ORGANIZATION GO TO

http://www.fashiontargetsbreastcancer.com/index.php?cmd=home#Scene_1