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How many of us have stayed up until 1 a.m. wrapping and re-wrapping dozens of gifts, cutting our hand on the tape dispenser and finally giving up and resorting to worn gift bags instead? If this sounds familiar then maybe you, like me, need to make a pact to treat yourself this season. I mean, holiday shopping can be lots of fun but I’m committed to getting at least one pampering day in before the 25^th. Maybe it’ll be a massage or manicure, and because cost is always an issue–I mean it is the Holidays–I may go for an at-home version instead (the Scarlett Lounge Splurge vs. Steal Treat Yourself Guide has lots of these tips). 

I’m hoping that this self-indulgent plan will leave me refreshed and ready for one of the most hectic holiday events: Boxing Day! I’m a devoted shopper and will withstand any crowd in order to score that must-have item (last year I scored a cashmere sweater at Holt Renfrew Last Call for $25!!). Nevertheless, even I’m getting too tired (a.k.a. old) to go without a plan, so I first check my local mall Boxing Day hours and visit two malls with the stores I know will have something I’ve been eying. By going to more than one place, I make sure to get in and out fast, and spend less time if there are huge crowds.

Since I’ll be well-pampered this year, maybe I’ll hit a few extra stores; it depends on how many massages I can squeeze in. Happy Holidays and remember to treat yourself!

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If you love Jenny Bird as much as Taylor Momsen, Kreesha Turner and a slew of fashion editors (myself included) do, you’ll want to set your alarm for 5pm tonight: That’s when her likely-to-be-epic e-sale starts. Expect 40% - 70% off discontinued styles and expect them to sell out quickly.

No need to thank me: Just tweet me (@louloumagazine) a pic of the bag or bauble you score…

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Love Banana Republic? I do too, which I why I detoured through the boutique on my way to the office this morning. The occasion? 30% of all regularly-priced merchandise! It’s on all day today (February 26th) so get thee to the neareast Banana location and start working on that spring wardrobe.

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I’ll be the first to admit that I suffer from a shoe addiction of the worst kind BUT today I actually did come across the best deal ever. (I somehow think my mother won’t believe me but I swear it’s true)

Where did I find such a fab deal? Read the rest of this entry »

POSTED IN    Deals, Designers, Fashion, sales, shopping

TAGS     boots , Browns , designer , Miss Sixty , sale , shoes

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