Shopping & Sales

Sale shopping tips and strategies. My picks from the sales.

  • Food, Glorious Food

    Saturday night we stayed in and watched “Les Saveurs du Palais,” (re-titled “Haute Cuisine” for US release). It’s based on the story of Danièle Delpeuch,…

  • Wide Shoe Roundup

    Many of you have mentioned in recent weeks that you have trouble finding cute, comfortable shoes for wide feet. While “comfort” is a very personal…

  • Still A Classic…

    If the current sneaker and Birkenstock footwear trends leave you cold, how about a classic pair of espadrilles? Both solid and print options are 30%…

  • Now’s Your Chance…

    If you’ve been feeling that your wardrobe could use some refreshing, you’re in luck! Nordstrom’s Semi-Annual Sale for Women and Kids is ON! There’s a…

  • The Sweet Shoes Of Youth

    Splurge: Givenchy.  Save: Birkenstocks. Ok, I’ll admit it: back in college (mid-1970’s) I was a bit of a hippie. Along with a home-made macramé hanger…

  • Vente Secrète!

    You know about 6pm.com, oui?  It’s the outlet store for Zappos.com and offers some sensational discounts on everything from shoes to clothing to beauty to…

  • The French Pharmacie

    One of my favorite parts of visiting France is checking out les pharmacies and trying new skincare products. As much as I love my Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler ,…

  • Mon Amie, Monoprix Et Maquillage

    One of my very, very favorite things about visiting Paris is being able to spend time with my dear friend Tish, who pens the incomparable…