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A weak economy affects everything, from homes, cars, and groceries all the way down to our undies. And lingerie retailers are feeling it, noting that even affluent customers are scaling way back on their panty purchases. Sales of big-ticket, upscale bra and panty sets (priced around $120) are falling, while sales of basic t-shirt bras and seamless panties are actually seeing increases.

After presenting at LA Fashion Week with much fanfare and receiving an award from US Weekly for creating the most fashionable celebrity clothing line this year, The Hills' Lauren Conrad has found herself in a veritable quandary: no one wants to buy her pieces anymore.

Agh...the outrage!

It turns out that her little appearance at Bloomingdale's a couple of weeks, you know, the one that made the department store's vice chairman proclaim that LC's collection was "the best-selling celebrity line [they had]," well, didn't do much to help her brand's slagging sales.

Apparently, the racks with Lauren's designs are totally overstuffed because no one wants to buy anything. At all. Not even when stores like Kitson offer a buy-one-get-one free deal are people willing jump on those jersey dresses. But really, this is suppose to be a surprise to whom?



[via NYP]

It makes sense that the DVD of a movie that appeals to shoppers would have an incredible first day of sales (even if the party celebrating its release wasn't so fabulous on its own). In fact, the Sex and the City: The Movie DVD sold at the rate of approximately 90 per minute on its first day, outselling Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

What we're curious about is how many people are buying it because they didn't see it in the theater, and how many are buying it because they want to watch it over and over. We know we're itching to get our well-manicured mitts on it so we can gawk at the glamor and fashion at our leisure. How about you?

Christina Aguilera headed over to Macy's to promote her latest fragrance, Inspire. Little did she know she would have such a huge impact on sales. Her presence inspired customers to purchase $50,000 worth of perfume!

Check out favorite celebrity store, INTERMIX's, Bi-Annual Warehouse Sale from August 26 – 28. The Metropolitan Pavilion (at 110 West 19th Street) will be hosting the event which offers discounts up to 70% off on names like Jay Godfrey, Stella McCartney, Theory, Matthew Williamson, Elizabeth and James, Diane von Furstenberg, Mint and more!

We mean, jeez, just look how excited Kayne got when he heard about the sale while shopping at the INTERMIX opening in LA. "INTERMIX sale? Say what?!"

Need more info? Feel free to contact Melissa Seidman at (212) 741-5075 x232 for details.

We'll see you there!

[If fashion is war, then consider Zandile Blay your embedded reporter. From fashion shows to stylish parties, she's there to cover it all -- from London to New York and everywhere in between. Read all about it from your favorite fashionista.]

Class, work, doctors appointments - none of these could ever get me out of bed early, but the Christian Louboutin sample sale did. I, and three friends, got ready by 7 a.m in the morning to head to mid-town Manhattan where the invitation only sale took place. Believe it or not -- we weren't the first ones there. By 10 a.m the line wrapped around the block.

Stephanie Prommer is a writer, editor and stylist in the fashion and entertainment industry. She's on the scene at all the hot parties, bringing you the inside scoop on A-list style and gossip.

Much like the mythical unicorn, or all-you-can-eat sushi bars that don't make you sick, I didn't actually believe that the Christian Louboutin sample sale existed. Well, I'm happy to report that I was wrong. Last month, an innocuous little email popped into my inbox out of nowhere, reading something like this:

From: Christian Louboutin US Press Office
Conversation: Invitation Only Sample Sale
Subject: Invitation Only Sample Sale

PRIVATE SAMPLE SALE
by invitation only
July 1st & July 2nd
9am – 4pm

Flats from $175/ Pumps from $250 / Boots from $350

You must RSVP to the email address below to attend

Credit Cards Only
non transferrable - for you and a guest

PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD

Why? Well, not only because we said so but because the benefits reach far beyond our wildest imaginations.

See the following exhibits for confirmation.

Check it out! As if American Apparel wasn't affordable enough, now they're offering their Operation Freedom supermega blow out sale - $10 off $80, $20 off $100, and $30 off $150.

The offer is still good through July 10, 2008 in the US online store only. Log onto the American Apparel website to get the discount codes needed for purchase.

We'll see you there!

Along with backyard BBQs, high temperatures, snow cones, and long days, summer brings awesome season-long sales.

Fall's must-have coats, shoes, and handbags can all be found marked down upwards of 50-75% off -- making this the opportune time to get a head start on next winter's shopping.


Our favorite markdowns are currently coming from Keep, everyone's favorite cruelty free shoe and clothing company.

Unless you're looking for a really specific item, and that's all you're looking for, shopping alone is not as fun as shopping with friends. Shecky's recognized this and created Girls Night Out -- a shopping party you and your friends can attend in a city near you!

For $30, you can:

• Shop up to 100 hot brands in Shecky's emerging fashion and accessories pavilion,
  
  
• Sip delicious cocktails and refreshments at their five hour complimentary bars
  
  
• Sample fabulous products and services by sponsors like Dove, Chambord, Bud Light, Crunch Fitness, Nintendo, and Salon Selectives, and
  
  
• Score a Shecky's Deluxe Goodie Bag.
  

There are tons of steals and deals in addition to all the schwag you'll get just for buying a ticket. Check out the locations to see if America's Favorite Shopping Party is coming to your city!

Remember when online shopping was the solution to pounding the streets for good deals on clothing and accessories? Well, now we have a solution for pounding the keyboard, too.

ShopItToMe.com is a seemingly simple but surprisingly comprehensive free site for male and female fashion lovers on a budget. You go to the site, sign up for a free account, select your favorite designers, modify settings such as price caps and how often you want notifications, and voila! However often you chose, ShopItToMe e-mails you with sales on stuff you want but don't have time to look for.

The e-mails look great; very organized and not overwhelming. I can see them just fine on my home and work computers; that's Internet Explorer on a PC and Firefox on a Mac, two applications which hate on each other so hard they should be characters on Super Smash Bros.

Here are a couple of things that were e-mailed to me yesterday:

Pretty yellow Theory top, $85.00
BCBG Sonar Wave Burnout Camisole, $86.90
Nanette Lepore Pinstriped Skirt $135.00

It works, people. Go there.

If you're in need of shoe therapy like I'm in need of shoe therapy, then Bluefly is the perfect prescription. They're having a very good sale, with shoes that are up to 70% off. Seeing that discount alone before even looking at what's available is enough to make me smile, but landing on a pair of Dolce & Gabbana sandals? That pretty much put me on the fast track to recovery.

Dolce & Gabbana's Polka Dot Sandals are a little low in the height department with only a 3" heel, but the shoes make up for it with a grosgrain ribbon on the heel and as the straps that wrap around the ankle. The bed is quilted and the front part of the sandal features the cute polka dot print.

The sandals are $248, down from $495.

Not that they should have to "market," of course, but if the American Heart Association is going to pick one month out of the year to focus on heart health, they sure did the right thing with picking February -- we've got nothing but hearts, uh, on our brains. Not only are we pounded from left, right and center with heart-shaped things, but everything is pink and red. It's quite perfect actually, because today is National Wear Red Day, in support of Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association's effort to wipe out heart disease in women.

And, just in case you needed any more reason to recognize the American Heart Association's effort, Macy's is doing a one-day sale today in support of National Wear Red Day. All you have to do is wear red into their stores and you get 15% off!

Saving women from heart disease and saving money at Macy's -- how awesome is that?

I love soft, neutral colors. I love 100% silk with satin banding. I love the comfort and ease of a wide, open neckline that doesn't choke and short, ruffled sleeves that don't get in my way. I love no waistline. I love minidresses that can go from daytime in the office to early evening at that cute bistro on the corner.

But more than anything, I love a good deal.

Mint Jodi Arnold's Drop Shoulder Crystal Pleated Dress, available exclusively at ShopBop, is originally priced at $462, but is on sale for $138. That's a hot 70% off the original price!

Both the dress shown in off-white and the dark gray color are on sale.