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Free Shipping at dELiA*s Orders Over $25

The Deal: Free shipping on dELiA*s orders over $25! Use code DWRAFF.

The Lowdown: Got someone junior-sized on your holiday shopping list (or just in your household)? dELiA* is a favorite stop for the younger set for cute and on-trend apparel and accessories. Right now we have outerwear on the brain, and we’re pretty sure this Kelsey Belted Peacoaticon, on sale for $69.50, will satisfy a fashionista’s desire to be both chic and warm.

Shop: dELiA*s with code DWRAFF.


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Lots of Coupons and Deals

Free Shipping at Nordstrom on Orders Over $100

The Deal: Free shipping with any online order of $100 or more at Nordstrom

The Lowdown: Start stocking up on gifts to give, or get yourself outfitted for the holiday season to come, with free shipping on all orders of $100 or more at Nordstrom.com. We’re all about stores like Nordstrom for high quality classics and accessoriesicon like this super cute…read more

Anne Taylor Coupon: 30% Off From Nov. 20-23rd

The Deal:  30% off your entire purchase at Anne Taylor stores and Annetaylor.com.

The Lowdown: Use this holiday 2008 friends and family coupon for 30% off your in store or online purchases, including purchases Anne Taylor Loft and Anne Taylor Outlets. Offer good from Thursday November 20th- Sunday November 23rd, 2008.

Shop: Download the image to the left to print out the coupon

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The Best Online Coupon Sites

The best budget shoppers always talk about finding and using coupons, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. But where, exactly, are these magical coupons? you might ask. Can’t use ‘em if you can’t find them, and just doing a google search can be overwhelming. Well, this time of year coupons are more important than ever, so as our holiday gift to you, here’s a list of 10 of the better…read more

One day you walk into your local Gap store to pick up a pair of size (insert your size here) jeans. After smiling at the overtly cheery folder/greeter/loss prevention associate, you head over to the denim wall to find your jeans. All of a sudden, 10 large men, wearing tailored dark suits accessorized by white ear plugs, rush into the store, causing a tower of cherry red wool/cashmere blend ribbed turtleneck sweaters to tumble to the floor (they also block the fitting room). Unaware of what is going on, you start to shake so hard that a pair of your (insert size again) jeans fall to the floor.… read more


Sample sales, both the term and the actual events, have reach an almost mythical status in the minds of most shoppers.

Reality? Well..

The mythical status of the sample sale led to a global rise in the usage of the term “sample sale”, when really the event is more like a designer showcase or warehouse sale.  True sample sales take place where samples are created, like New York City and, to a lesser degree, Los Angeles. Yeah your local pr firm… read more