Halloween Candy, Sugarpova from Maria Sharapova

Tennis ace Maria Sharapova wisely abandoned her plans to officially change her name to Sugarpova in honor of her new candy line, but the name sure is catchy.  And wouldn't you love to get Sugarpova's Spooky Gummy Spiders as your Halloween treat?

The candy retails for $5.99 at Sugarpova.com, and is also available at some of fashion’s biggest retailers, including Henri Bendel, Colette, Selfridges and more. 

Phillip Lim for Target Still Available in Brooklyn!

As of last week, we still saw some of the coveted items from the Phillip Lim for Target collection at the Target store at Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal Mall.  This store is also a good place to stalk for when all the hoarders who scooped up multiple items return them after they don't sell on eBay.

But if you ordered online and weren't able to get your order due to lack of inventory, Target has generously awarded customers $100 gift cards for unfulfilled orders. This happened to my lucky friend Liliam. She ordered two Phillip Lim for Target handbags--she received one, which she paid about $45 for, and then the other bag went out of stock.  So it's like Target paid her for the bag she purchased and gave her an extra $50!

How's that for customer service?

Phillip Lim for Target items still available at Atlantic Center in Brooklyn.

Photos courtesy of Tracy's Pop & Shop

Save Up to 25%: National Thrift Store Day is Today!

If you live in New York City and love thrifting like I do, today is a banner day for bargain shopping.  In observance of National Thrift Store Day (August 17th),  ReuseNYC has launched the first inaugural ReuseNYC Thrift Store Day. In support of this event, many ReuseNYC members with retail locations are offering up to 25% off in storewide sales.

Participating Organizations
- Arthritis Foundation Thrift Shop
- The Bridal Garden
- Build It Green!NYC
- Cauz for Pawz
- Film Biz Recycling
- Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey
- Hour Children
- Lower East Side Ecology Center
- Recycle-A-Bicycle
- The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Thrift Shop
- St. Luke's Thrift Shop
- The Salvation Army

Scoop NYC Warehouse Sale Starts Thursday, August 15th!

The Scoop NYC Warehouse sale starts on Thursday, August 15th and will last through Labor Day Weekend. The sale is located at the Scoop NYC store in the Meatpacking District (430 W 14 Street, 212-633-6535). The hours are Mon - Sat: 11 am – 8p m and Sun: 11 am – 7 pm.

Designer women's styles include Rag & Bone, Helmut Lang, IRO, Alice and Olivia, Phillip Lim, Roberto Cavalli, Current Elliot, Alexander Wang, Ved, SEA, Pierre Balmain and more. Designer men's styles include Gant by Michael Bastian, Paul Smith, Rag and Bone, Dsquared, John Varvatos, Martin Margiela and Etro.

To avoid the lines, shop the sale online.  Items are up to 85% off and include sweaters, outerwear, dresses, denim, shoes and handbags for women and men. 

Wren Julia Floral Mini Dress; Original price $335, now $100

Current/Elliott Boyfriend Twill Shorts, Original price $158, now $55

H&M Opens in Downtown Brooklyn Fulton Mall July 3rd!

New H&M in Brooklyn's Fulton Mall.

My how the retail landscape in downtown Brooklyn is changing.  The Fulton Mall has already received a merchandising makeover with the addition of Brooklyn Industries, Aeropostale, Express and Armani Exchange.

And adding to the mall's reputation as a one-stop shopping destination...drumroll, please...H&M is opening at Fulton and Bridge Streets on Wednesday, July 3rd.

Doors open at noon and H&M t-shirts and Access to Fashion Passes valued from $10 to $300 will be given to the first 250 shoppers in line.  Plus, there's a grand opening block party from 12-5 with games, prizes, music and munchies. Be there, or be Albee Square!

Regular store hours will be Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Old Navy's $1 Flip Flop Sale- Saturday, June 29th, at Old Navy stores nationwide

It's that time again!  On Saturday, June 29^th, all Old Navy stores across the country will be hosting the annual $1 Flip Flop promotion. Sale guidelines are below, but check your local store listing for hours and details.

Buffalo Exchange One Dollar Earth Day Sale Today!

Are you ready for Buffalo's annual $1 Earth Day sale?  We sure are!!! Check out a location near you.

Alice + Olivia Pop Up Shop Opens in Soho!

Alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet has officially opened the doors of its pop up shop in SoHo. The shop will operate through the summer, featuring a new handbag collection as well as the most fashionable styles for spring and summer.  The store will highlight alice + olivia's signature bold colors and fun designs. The shop's notable neighbors include Louis Vuitton and Stella McCartney.

Who: alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet

Where: 72 Greene Street, NYC

Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am – 7pm and Sunday 12pm – 6pm

Kooba 20% Off Valentine's Day Sale!

This Valentine’s Day, Kooba is offering the perfect gift to give….yourself. Enjoy the following festive styles at 20% off for today only.

Bilal in Concert at Highline Ballroom in New York City

Treat yourself and that special someone to a pre-Valentine's Day concert with Philly neo-soul star, Bilal Oliver.  In celebration of his new CD release, "A Love Surreal" -- a record of creative love song covers including Bob Marley's "Is This Love" -- Bilal will perform at Highline Ballroom on Feb. 12.

We love Bilal, and we'll be there.  How about you?

Highline Ballroom

431 W.16 Street, NYC

(212) 414-5994 

http://highlineballroom.com

Showtime @ 9:00 PM

Doors open @ 7:00 PM

Tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of show

Event Link: http://highlineballroom.com/show/2013/02/12/bilal/