by Eighty Jane on August 12, 2010
We may not like to admit it to ourselves, but it can’t be denied: summer is coming to a close. Pretty soon bare arms and flip flops from sun up to sun down just aren’t going to cut it. As the sunny season fades and fall comes rushing in, we all start looking for ways to cover up but still be cute. But if you’re like most people, you don’t get your new season wardrobe in one fell swoop. Rather, you gradually build new pieces into your existing selections. So before you pack away all ALL your summer gear, have a look at the following tips to help stretch your summer wardrobe into the fall season. [click to continue…]
by Eighty Jane on April 21, 2010
When stocking up on spring wardrobe essentials there’s more than sundresses and sandals to consider. Don’t forget that the perfect temperatures and blooming flowers of the season come at a price: RAIN!
On those cloudy days it’s sometimes tempting to give in to the gloom. Having a wardrobe to look forward to, however, is the perfect way to put the pep back into your step! Thankfully, rain gear no longer has to be utilitarian and boring. There are now plenty of ways to ward off the wet and maintain a high standard of style. [click to continue…]
by Eighty Jane on April 16, 2010
Everyone knows about the LBD (little black dress). It’s an essential component for any women’s wardrobe. What some of us forget, though, is the LBD’s counterpart – the LWD! The little white dress is the perfect staple for the spring and summer seasons. It’s an easy go-to for those days when you’re not quite feeling inspired. On the other hand, the LWD is versatile and can be accessorized to match your personal creative spark. [click to continue…]
by Eighty Jane on April 14, 2010
“Mad Men” star January Jones might be shaping up to be a glamour goddess on the red carpet, but the actress’ street style is decidely laid back. It might be because Jones’ character Betty Draper is so impeccably prim, that seeing her with frayed jeans and disheveled hair is so remarkable.
[click to continue…]
by Eighty Jane on April 9, 2010
Ol’ Smokey Robinson really had it right. When he sang with the Miracles in 1960 he said “my mama told me you better shop around!” Of course, he was talking about women and marriage, but they are wise words no matter how to you slice ‘em. They definitely apply to shopping.
Recently I was cruising ASOS.com (looove that site) and came across these cute pink moccasins by Minnetonka. I was tempted by them, but with the midseason sale underway there were already several things in my basket that were priced way below the almost $110 they want for the moccasins. So I dropped the shoes in my “save for later” bin. On a whim I did a quick search for the brand name and what did I discover? The VERY same shoes for less than half price on two different sites!
The discovery just reminded how important it is to comparison shop. This is true whether you’re buying online or offline, but – for obvious reasons – it’s much easier to do online. Here are a few tips for digging up the best price. [click to continue…]
by Eighty Jane on April 1, 2010
It’s spring!!! Yes, it’s started officially a couple weeks ago, but with the start of April the new season is in full effect. One of the most invigorating things about changing your wardrobe over is letting your feet get some air after months of being cloistered in boots and thick socks. But your feet might be in need of pedi or two before you let them hang all the way out. Peep-toes shoes are the perfect transitional style for this time of year and this season they are paired with bows in all varieties.
Flats
Dollhouse – $13.62 (sale price) at buckle.com; KensieGirl – $39.99 (sale price) at piperlime.gap.com, Marni – $440 at brownsfashion.com; Miu Miu – $349.65 (sale price) at luisaviaroma.com
Wedges
Sperry Top-Sider – $90 at nordstrom.com; Timberland – $174 at coggles.com; Valentino – $495 at nordstrom.com [click to continue…]
by Jessica on December 15, 2009
by Jessica on November 28, 2009
The official kick-off of the holiday shopping seaon: Black Friday. The hangover from yesterday has began as shoppers are still recovering from waiting in line at 5 AM and putting ice packs on their bruises from the shopping stampedes. For those that did their Black Friday shopping online, they slept in and purchased deeply discounted items from the comfort of their own home. Ebay was kind enough to document Ebay.com purchases on a real-time interactive map.
It only takes a glance to see that most of the online purchases occurred on the East Coast. So where did all of the West Coast shoppers go? Well, let’s go through the possibilities:
1. West Coast shoppers did most of their Black Friday shopping offline, visiting stores in person
2. The West Coast has been hit harder by the recession, so shoppers didn’t spend very much.
3. Ebay may be more popular on the East Coast, where West Coast shoppers did their online shopping at other retail websites.
The most probable choice is #2, as West Coast shoppers (particularly California) have been hit the hardest by the recession. These shoppers were lured by the deeper discounts taking place in stores such as Best Buy and Walmart. Check out the interactive map showing sales starting at midnight and progressing minute-by-minute until the end of Black Friday. Regardless of the fact that these statistics are only for Ebay.com, their wide array of products ranging from houses to t-shirts makes Ebay an accurate representation of the entire retail industry.
What where the hottest items?
Pricegrabber.com has already released their Black Friday sales statistics, and the hottest products will surprise you. Tires had the highest sales growth over 2008 with a 118% increase. How did cellphones and laptops do? A measly 26% and 17% respectively. The hottest product for Black Friday 2009 turned out to none other than the Nintendo Wii, a game console released in 2006. Even though I do not partake in the Black Friday shopping tradition (I’m not a morning person, regardless of the occasion), I may have to join in on the tradition as the Black Friday sales and feeding frenzy seem to grow every year.
We want to know where did you do your Black Friday shopping, and what did you buy?
