Shopping & Sales

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

  • …and Checking It Twice!

    The processes of clearing out my closet (again!) and learning to work my core wardrobe have made me more committed than ever to keep impulse purchases…

  • Making a List….

    In order to avoid wasteful spending and accumulating more of what I already have, I’ve promised myself to limit clothing/accessory purchases this year to only…

  • Shop Like a Man?

    Grand-mere Lucille, Drag King?  This article in the Wall Street Journal doesn’t say much that’s new to those of us who have been paying attention…

  • Talbots Pick of the Week

    Say you have a holiday event or four to attend in the next few weeks.  Say you want to look festive while stopping short of DEFCON2-level glitz. …

  • Une femme recommends…

    Miraclesuit “Oceanus” Anyone who has been reading this blog for a while has probably observed that une femme is not comfortable flashing a lot of…

  • Mystery Clutch

    While out and about last week, I spotted this clutch on a retailer’s accessories table, and had to zoom in for a closer look.  The leather…

  • Une femme recommends…

    Gentle Souls Double-Buckle Boots, $295. Mes amis, I have found them, the perfect motorcycle boots.  These from Gentle Souls are absolute heaven on the feet, and have…

  • Simple Interest – More Easy Pieces

    Une femme continues the search for pieces with easy simplicity, and options to tap into the minimalist vibe without emptying the bank account. For those who can handle the…