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Jame’s is also a smarty pants. I wouldn’t mind going to the library with this one. James is currently studying at Columbia getting his masters in MFA Writing~ Engrish.

James, I kneed help with my Engrish.

www.editorscloset.com

Wonder what it would be like to rummage through Anna Wintour’s closet. Imagine all of the goodies: shoes, bags, scarves, cashmere, merino wool, and silk. Well, I just found another online sample sale and it is called the Editor’s Closet.

You no longer have to pay retail prices to look like you belong at Vogue.

Here are a few of their samplings by Kenneth Jay Lane (on SALE right now):

Editor’s Closet is an invite based sample sale but don’t fret… Use this link to become a member: http://www.editorscloset.com/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=registers&ref_email=Susy@SassyFlashyClassy.com

If you are now starting your holiday gift shopping here are a few ideas using Sephora’s Friends and Family Sale (20% off everything)! 

Here are a few of my top gift pick ideas:

Use Code: BEAUTYBOX for orders over $25 for a travel case with 15 samples!

Happy Christmas shopping!

I made a list last January.

I checked it twice in February.

Added a few birthdays,

in good old March, and by the end of the week.

I was checking to see who has been naughty or nice.

Susy Clause is coming to town.

(Actually she’s been in town and is now dilly dallying by the pool.)

I am done with my Christmas shopping. Well I have one gift to pick up and that is my Secret Santa’s gift, but I will go into that a little later… 

Some of you may find that tidbit disgusting, amazing or just plain weird. But hear me out. I am relieved, that I am done with my shopping. The holiday season is hectic enough for me. Being done early with my Christmas shopping, gives me adequate time to plan Thanksgiving dinner.

How do I finish my shopping so fast?

I keep a Christmas list in my wallet and keep an eye out for great gifts, all year round. And I usually find great gifts at sassy prices. Ever go shopping with a friend for the sake of doing something after brunch? Instead of shopping aimlessly; jot a quick Christmas or even a birthday list and see if you can buy gifts for others. Slowly but surely you too can knock out your Christmas shopping list earlier and earlier every year. 

Taking a peep at my Christmas/ Birthday list also helps me spread my gift budget over the span of the year. And I can savor the start of the holidays by: relaxing, wrapping gifts, and writing cards. I loves it!

The holidays are meant to be spent with people you love. Ever set up Christmas dinner with a certain group of super busy friends? I always need a fingertip solution to finding the best date for everyone and their partners. This is where Evite.com comes in handy. Evite.com even has a function for a potluck list. How awesome is that?

Elfster.com is also a lifesaver! Elfster.com does the dirty work of sending out a random draw of names, so everyone at your Christmas dinner gets a Secret Santa. It’s a lot better than having your mom draw names from a hat and emailing your friends individually. Elfster.com even manages multiple wish lists for multiple functions. Weee! I have one gift left to buy and I am waiting on my Secret Santa to post up her wish list on Elfster.com.

Dear %%first%%, La Perla is hosting a private BDB only pre-sale event at all 5 of their locations in LA, NY and Chicago. Enjoy 40% off all lingerie, swimwear and ready to wear from November 5 through November 9. Simply present this invitation for entry. See details and store locations below and enjoy!   Your Retail Therapists, The BDB Team

If you can’t make it to the La Perla store try NancyMeyer.com or BareNecessities.com

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