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Thursday, November 5, 2009
News Rent your holiday party dress with RentTheRunway.com
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Ahh, the holidays are around the corner. Don't you just love the season for work parties, charity events and the like?
Well, recessionista alert: Instead of buying a bunch of different dresses to wear to the various parties you've got to attend during the holidays, perhaps you should consider RENTING your dress.
Hmm.
According to Springwise.com, rental costs are around 10 percent of a garment's retail price, and range from $50 to $200. Customers can rent for four or eight days, after which they return the dress in the USPS return envelope that RTR provides. The extra size—which RTR provides at no extra cost—must be returned unworn.
During these economic times, this is a great way to freshen up your look for those fancy holiday parties you've got to make an appearance at, without having to come out of pocket for a dress that you'll probably only wear once or twice.
The only problem I see? When I tried to sign up on their Web site, I got this message:
Hmmm....
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Pure Denim
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Merch to Purch Latest Snuggie partners with Weezer
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 1:27 PM
First it was just a plain Snuggie. Then, Snuggie came out with a version for your dog. Now, Snuggie is partnering with Weezer as the band releases its latest album Raditude. It's getting out of control, isn't it?
For $30, you can get the new album and a standard Weezer Snuggie.
Or for $50, you can upgrade to the Safari Weezer Snuggie (with the album, of course).
And if that isn't enough, check out the new infomercial, featuring members of Weezer as they "celebrate the art of cuddling."
News Message to retailers: Be creative
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:58 PM
According to an article on MSNBC.com, retailers are taking a "business as usual" approach to the upcoming holiday shopping season. People, wise up. Money is tight, jobs have been lost, and it's definitely not going to be "business as usual" unless you plan accordingly. And when I say plan accordingly, I don't mean put everything on sale so you don't make any profit. By all means, do what you have to do to make your money, but be ingenious about how you're going to get people in the door and offer products that are "must-have."
At a time when even people who do have money are hesitant to spend it, many retailers and product manufacturers also have been unable or unwilling to risk developing a new and exciting product that could become a big breakthrough — or a huge flop.Instead many stores seem to be focusing on safe bets and traditional gifts like scarves or board games, Cohen said. That raises the concern that there will be another season with few if any “must-have” items that leave consumers clamoring at store windows and pushing frantically through the aisles.
“They’ve basically bored customers to death,” Cohen said. “Going into this holiday season, what does the consumer have to have? Nothing.”
If struggling retailers — and the companies that make their merchandise — can’t find a way to appeal to consumers, that could have a ripple effect on the U.S. economy, which is heavily reliant on consumer spending and also is struggling to regain its footing.
Read the full article here.
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Exude Fashion
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Here's a sample sale you won't want to miss out on. 70 percent ... yes, 70 percent off retail price of Dolce & Gabbana and D&G designer, courtesy of Exude Fashion.
Exude Fashion
4722-G Sharon Road
704-643-9983
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sales $8 sterling silver values at Handpicked
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 5:43 PM
1721 Kenilworth Ave.
704.334.2037
8040 Providence Rd., Suite 600
704.541.1431
9844-A Rea Road
704.405.9780
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Sales / Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Cottage Chic
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Head out to Cottage Chic, a Dilworth boutique, for their 6th birthday celebration. They'll be offering 60 percent off select furniture (painted wood furniture, slip-covered upholstery, vintage, etc.) all week long. There will also be a raffle drawing on Saturday, Nov. 7: One person will win a pair of BedHead Pajamas, and one person will win a $250 gift certificate. Entries can be made all week long.
1232 East Blvd.
704-375-1888
