Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Gap Recyling Program

This sale is no longer valid, please see this post for explanation. Happy Shopping!




Have jeans you no longer wear?  Jeans that don't fit?  Jeans that you just don't want?  Bring in any of your old denim to any Gap store and receive 30% off their 1969 jeans for men, women, and maternity during their Recyle Your Blues event. 



Using your GapCard?  Get an extra 5% off.  Event ends October 20.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Columbus Day Sales

All sales end today.

Banana Republic:  Take an extra 25% off sale items, in-store only.

Gap: Get 40% off your entire purchase, in-store only.  Have a Gapcard?  Use it and get 45% off your entire purchase.

Express: Get $15 off for every $60, $30 for every $120, $45 for every $180, and $60 off for every $240 purchase.  Online promo code is 9978, else print your coupon here.

Ann Taylor:  Take an additional 40% off already reduced styles.  Enter EXTRA40 at checkout or just visit your local store.

Banana Republic Petite silk origami blouse


Thursday, October 7, 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

ENDS TODAY BR, Gap, and Old Navy Sale

Save 30% off any Banana Republic, Gap, or Old Navy purchase online only.  Enter SAVEBIG at checkout.  As always, get free shipping when your order is over $100 or more.
Want free shipping but don't want to spend the hundred bucks?  Go in with a friend or two and submit your order all at once to get free shipping, then split the bill according to the items you bought. 

Happy Shopping!

Monday, October 4, 2010

Fabulous Fabrics: Tweed

Tweed
Definition: a wool fabric made up of two or more colors in a twill weave (a pattern of parallel diagonal lines).

Tweed can usually be found in jackets and suits during the fall season.  Made up of any colors and a variety of patterns, it makes an excellent layering item for those cool days.  Good quality tweeds are made 100% of wool, although you can find a good quality item made of a mixture of mostly wool and polyester.  My current favorites are from J. Crew:


How to care for it:  Because most tweeds are made of wool, throwing it in the washer isn't the smartest idea, unless you want a mini-tweed item.  Some tweeds are now mixed with a polyester, but your best bet is to follow the care instructions on your clothing item.  Dry cleaning is always a safe bet with this type of fabric.  Wrap in plastic or in a cedar chest for long-term storage.