11.28.08
Stylin’ Chick of the Week
And the winner is . . .
Queen Latifah on the red carpet at the 2008 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Photo: Zimbio.com
“Ooooohhhhh . . . ladies first, ladies first!” An overwhelming response from S&P readers put Queen Latifah at the top of this week’s stylish vote.
First entering the music scene in 1989, we have watched her evolve from a rapper draped in African-inspired threads promoting female empowerment to an Oscar-nominated entertainer. Whether she’s gracing a beauty ad, at a movie premiere or rocking the mic, Queen Latifah does it with style.
11.27.08
Sales, Sales, Sales
Planning to hit the malls or cyberspace for Black Friday sales? Don’t go empty-handed. Lots of stores are offering discounts for holiday shoppers. Here’s a list of in-store and online deals. Click on the store name for more details.
ONLINE
Aldo: Black Friday shoe sale & get an additional 10% off by using BLACKFRIDAY08 promo code
Arden B.: 30% off all dresses & free standard shipping on all purchases
Ashley Stewart: Take an additional 25% off on sale items
Banana Republic: Save up to 40% off
Bebe: Thanksgiving sale
Cusp: Take an additional 30% off sale items by using THANKS promo code (online promotion starts Thursday, Nov. 27)
Express: Holiday special offers
Forever 21: Day after Thanksgiving sale
J.Jill: Take 20% off your entire purchase by using SMPLY20 promo code
Kohls: Early bird specials start at 1 a.m. EST (starts on Friday, Nov. 28)
Lane Bryant: Buy one get one free & free shipping on purchases of $75 or more
Macys: Free shipping on purchases of $99 or more, plus up to 20% off your entire purchase by using PERK promo code
New York & Company: Buy one get one 75% off & save 30% on your entire purchase by using 1477 promo code
Nine West: Take an additional 30% off all sale items & get free standard shipping on purchases of $25 or more
Nordstrom: Free shipping on orders of $100 or more by using HOLIDAY08 promo code
Old Navy: $15 deals on clothing and more
ShopBop: Spend $250 and get $50 off your entire purchase
Target: Two-day sale
Torrid: Online sale
IN-STORE
Ashley Stewart: Take an additional 25% off on sale items
Banana Republic Factory Store: Take 50% off the entire store
Cusp: Take an additional 30% off on sale items (in-store promotion starts Friday, Nov. 28)
Gap: Buy one get one free sale on holiday sweaters
Kohls: Early bird specials start at 4 a.m. local time (starts on Friday, Nov. 28)
Lane Bryant: Get $50 off on purchases of $150
Macys: Save an extra 15% off on your entire purchase with savings pass
Target: Two-day sale
T.J. Maxx: Take an additional 25% off all clearance items
11.26.08
Window Shopping
Spice up darker tones with a splash of color: Check out this week’s hot picks and sales.
Gap: Women’s Sale
Cascading Ruffle Plaid Shirt, Gap.com
Nine West: Apparel Sale
Vamp Short Flannel Skirt, NineWest.com
Nine West: Shoe Sale
Laffitte Bootie in Blue Suede, NineWest.com
Forever 21: Women’s Sale
Polished Bead Earrings, Forever21.com
Overstock.com: Women’s Jewelry Sale
Sterling Silver Domed Ring, Overstock.com
