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If you’re an avid shopper, you may already know about these, like GiltGroupe.com and RueLaLa.com, where “members” can buy discounted designer wear available in limited quantities for a limited time.   If you are new to the world of Online Sample Sale Sites, here’s a rundown: First, forget the whole sample sale thing.  The goods aren’t […]

Want to try a new summer perfume but don’t want to spend a lot to try one?  Visit luckyscent.com & theperfumedcourt.com. Both sites offer samples sizes of niche, haute & vintage perfumes.  On luckyscent, click on “samples” & pick those you want, each is $3.  On theperfumedcourt, choose from different size flacons to be decanted for […]

There was a time, before most of you were born, that these would have adorned my feet as well as those of every other girl on my floor.  There was simply nothing we wouldn’t monogram.  These Jack Rogers sandals are monogrammable and available for $158 in 4 colors only at Saks (bone, navy, lime, orange […]

Not many of us can wear leggings without a loooong top or tunic.  These taupe and grey lightweight denim leggings from BCBGMaxAzria look surprisingly crisp and chic and will add a fresh note to your spring cardi’s and short dresses.  Clunky, chunky sandals or flats for the full JackieO.  Not cheap, maybe someone will knock […]

Hot, graphic color from Barcelona designer Desigual has made it to Charlotte via Jordano’s in their new location out Rea Rd.  The Desigual style is perfect for this season’s print mania – if you love color but like a little edge to your outfit, check it out.  (The guys’ stuff from Desigual is great for […]

OPI is always setting trends in laquer. Remember this summer? Nails to match your Paige denim. And now, nails to match your laptop (read here). OK, too much of a good thing, but…The hot news from OPI this season is Matte finishes & Suede finishes in your favorite shades. (Soon to come, no doubt, Glitter […]

Green nails are the new neutral this fall, a goth-y-prep as if Chanel Vamp married RLPolo.  The greens range from minty pale (Chanel’s Jade, sold out immediately) to bright grassy (Barielle’s Polished Princess) through dark olive (Rescue Beauty’s Orbis Non Sufficit) to the deliciously dark shade of OPI’s Here Today…..Aragon Tomorrow. Use them as you […]

No more watermelon toes.  the trend for fall, all things Ziggy Stardust & Oooh Barracuda, is dark & matte or dark & sparkly.  Here-the OPI matte nail.  Customer reviews on the nail Blogs (oh yes, there are) are not great.  More chips, looks dead.  But Russian Navy regular is a great color so for the […]