Shopping & Sales

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

It’s He-e-e-e-re!

Ready, Set…Pounce! by deja pseu on Polyvore.com The velvet leopard coat is now available online at Talbots!  (Remember, kittens, it runs VERY large, so order…

Talbots Test Drive

The new fall merchandise has begun arriving in Talbots stores, and une femme had the opportunity over the weekend to try a couple of things, and…

Whatever you do…

…if you don’t want your dreams to be haunted, don’t let the Sales Associate talk you into trying these on, unless you have a spare thou’…

Minimalism Made Easy

Or, How to Make Minimalist Style Work With a Non-Minimalist Body First, mes amis, we all are wise enough now in the Ways of Fashion to realize that…

Une femme recommends…

For a few months now, une femme has been on the hunt for a pair of laceless brogues that are Just Right, and finally found them yesterday. These from…

Talbots Goes All In

I’d read a few weeks back that Talbots had hired Linda Evangelista to shoot its Fall ad campaign, and the images are finally out.  (The…

Une femme recommends…

This is a fabulous example of a soft-but-structured piece, the kind we were discussing yesterday.  Ponte knit motorcycle jacket, $78.  This one looks great on…

Une femme recommends…

Change of tack for a moment. This Eileen Fisher asymetric zip felted cardigan is captial-F-abulous: flattering fit, interesting design and details, and a great price at Nordstroms during…