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Showing posts with label Potomac Mills. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

It's a Black Friday Extravaganza!

It is that time of the year, sale madness! If you love the thrill of the hunt, we have brick and mortar sales for you. We even have the outlets covered. If like me, you'd rather stay out of the fray, scroll down for the online sales. Either way, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a great time to score some serious deals if you have your holiday shopping list ready. Happy Thanksgiving, Hannukah, and shopping! 




Brick and Mortar Stores

While many of the in-store deals are also available on store websites this year, there are a few "door buster" sales that may be too good to pass up. J.C. Penney will be having their special door busters from 8pm on Thanksgiving to 1pm on Friday, during which women's boots will be marked down to $19.99, costume jewelry will be 50-60% off, JCP brand clothing will be 60% off and more.
















For the ultimate collection of stocking stuffers, head to Sephora for their "Dealtopia" sales. With tons of products marked down to $10, you're sure to find something for your gift list and for yourself! These are available online and in stores, but only while supplies last.

Black Friday Preview: The Art of Shaving The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave Set  #Dealtopia #Sephora #blackfriday






J.Crew is also having a huge sale, so now is the time to score some essentials for both work and play! Head into stores or go online to get 30% off your entire purchase. I think I might need to get this stone statement necklace...It might just be the most perfect holiday party necklace ever!













Outlet Sales

The newly opened Tanger Outlet Mall at the National Harbor is home to Theory, Cole Haan, J.Crew Factory and more of my favorites. If you're a late night shopper, look forward to more deals. Between 10pm and 3am on Thanksgiving night, receive an extra 20% off.  Between 3am and 6am Friday, you score an extra 30% off. I can't wait to check this place out!




Potomac Mills is also hosting Black Friday beginning Thanksgiving day. With the Bloomingdales Outlet, Saks Off 5th, Neiman Marcus Last Call, and Nordstrom Rack, Potomac Mills can be one of the most rewarding places to shop for discounts. Check here to see each store's special deals. And if you can't get out of the house for Black Friday, check back on December 13-15 for another weekend of special sales.




If you like to plan out your Black Friday shopping ahead of time, Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets has every store's sales posted online now! You can find deals such as Buy One Get One Free premium denim and men's suits at Saks Off Fifth, 30% off the entire store at Theory and Diesel, and 50% off all Nine West boots.



Online Deals

If you haven't started browsing Hautelook yet, now is the time. Now an online extension of the Nordstrom brand, Hautelook is a flash sale website and app that updates twice a day with events featuring limited quantities of discounted brand name clothing. On Black Friday, the site will be posting new sales every hour. If this interests you, set up notifications on your phone so that you can stay on top of the game. Of course Nordstrom will be hosting their own sale too. Save 25% on select merchandise starting today.





Looking for a present for the person who has everything? C. Wonder should have you covered. With monogrammed decor and gorgeous accessories, your gifts from here will be a hit. While I can't tell you about the discounts just yet, check back on my Facebook and Twitter for very special deals! This is one online store I will ABSOLUTELY be hitting for my own holiday shopping list. How cute is the popcorn machine?













ASOS is a great place to shop for yourself and for others. This British e-store has a huge selection, especially if you shop special sizes, such as petite, plus and maternity. The sale starts on Thursday, so be sure to check my social media for the promo codes!











Don't forget to check Real Life Style's Facebook and Twitter for other special deals all weekend. Happy Shopping!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

A Fab New Store and Beauty Galore

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend the re-opening of Saks Off Fifth Outlet at Potomac Mills in a brand new space with other area fashion bloggers. Full disclosure: I've styled some great events at Potomac Mills.  As much of a fan as I have always been of the mall, especially the Last Call by Neiman Marcus (they get direct shipments from Bergdorf Goodman!), I was never that enthused about the mall's Saks Off Fifth store.   After receiving a tour of the new store and being treated to an incredible beauty box of goodies (see below!), I have a whole new outlook and will be taking clients to shop the store ASAP.





Now light, bright and with INCREDIBLE deals on major designers (can we say Derek Lam and Ralph Lauren Collection?) the store is irresistible. I picked up a black fur collar to mix into my fall wardrobe and my husband (can we say furlough shopping?) scored an incredibly well-fitting suit from one of the store's new private labels. See me below with the dream Derek Lam outfit I put together during the event. In case you are interested, that outfit was 70% off! Really good thing I am pregnant and can't buy any real clothes...




New Barneys Beauty Floor

In other exciting store news, I happened to be in New York for the recent opening of Barneys' newly renovated beauty floor. Barneys made big news when they first moved their beauty floor to the lower level (i.e. the basement) years ago. On October 4th, the Barneys flagship store in New York, as well as the store in Beverly Hills, unveiled the new format, meant to emphasize the Barneys environment over the individual brands. In short, it is a stunning presentation and a total retail game changer. And just in case you mess up your hair while trying on clothes upstairs, there is now a Valery Joseph-helmed blow dry bar: Barneys Blow Bar.










Fall Beauty Trends

Orange and purple. Seriously, keep reading! If you happen to be near the Henri Bendel store in New York City, I highly suggest you stop by the Giella beauty counter. I've written before about my favorite all-in-one bronzer/highlighter/blush in the world, EYE M GLAM. This season Giella sent me some new updates for my fall beauty routine, a few of which mix fabulously with my favorite beauty product.


I love the in-between pink and orange hue of Giella's latest blush color: Bashful. It is so new that it isn't even on the website yet! It is soft and pretty on its own and a great addition to your usual bronzer for a more impactful look.


Can one be in love with a lipstick? Actually, Glum Plum is too good to be called just lipstick. It has a lightweight, but somehow long-lasting, gel texture. I was a little freaked out at how dark and well, plum, it was when I initially opened the tube. Imagine my surprise when it went on as a gorgeous stain. I've been seeing the strong dark lipstick look on the runway and thinking I could never pull it off. Well now we all can! This color is also hot off the makeup presses for fall.


Plum Lipstick as seen at Vera Wang Fall 2013



The copper eyelid is a twist on the orange color story for fall. I would NEVER have tried this if Giella hadn't sent it to me personally. It is sooo fun!!! She shows it with a beautiful matching copper lipstick, Manic, but I liked it on my skin tone best with a more true, sheer orange like Candy Apple Revlon Lip Butter.



Orange Eyeshadow as seen at J.Mendel Fall 2013


How are you having fun with your beauty routine this fall?