Ever need help finding that cute skirt from the start of the season? What about help finding that almost sold out bag that is close to being “so last year”? What do you do when you want to take a sneak peek at a designer’s collection online before committing to fighting Los Angeles traffic to get there? Did you take the plunge and commit, only to be totally disappointed by the entire collection?

Ever wish there was a little elf online finding every article of clothing from every internet store online?

This is why http://www.shopstyle.com/ is a lifesaver.

You can do a quick find on any article of clothing. You can search by brand/ designer/ and or the style name of the article of clothing. For example you can type in Kooba bags (for more general results) or Kooba Elisha Leather bag (for specifics).

Prices and stores are placed under the pictures, so shop around. And if you save any money using http://www.shopstyle.com/ put the difference towards your IRA (Individual Retirement Account).

Before making a beeline for the body shop I want you to ask yourself this, “Did this huge dent chip my car paint?”

If it did NOT chip your paint you may want to look into paintless dent removal. It takes minutes not days and it’s a lot cheaper than having body work done on your car.

Tada!

It took 30 minutes and $60. My car wasn’t out of commission for days on end. The PDR specialist made a house call. PDR saved me time and close to $200.

It all started when I was at the market parking lot when a lone shopping cart rolled right into my car. I was mortified. The shopping cart left 3-4 little dents in the form of a dotted line right down the left front panel.

Argh! Where can I take my car to get this dent out in LA? Can I just put clear nail polish over those bloody little dents/ dots? Do I have to paint the whole car? How long is my car going to be out of commission? Will I need a rental car?

I spent a full Saturday looking for an auto repair place, I hit up 3 but 2 of them were closed. The last place I got to was open and they gave me an estimate of $250. The body shop told me it would take two days and that they would push out the dents, smooth the metal, patch it up, paint the whole panel and finish off with a clear coat.

Instead I called my buddy (he had a huge dent) and we arranged to have both of our cars fixed and the technician met us the following weekend. I believe it is cheaper the more cars you have for the technician to work on. Buying in bulk after all is cheaper.

* If you need help looking for a specialist in your area check out www.yelp.com or www.youtube.com a lot of technicians have demos with contact info on their clips.

** If you are in Los Angeles, CA and need the number for my guy. Shoot me a comment.

Steak and Seafood for Two $99

You must fill out the form on their http://www.mortons.com/ to claim your meal!

Print your coupon and make your reservations and hurry!

Offer ends November 28, 2008.

PS- Ruth Chris was also having summer dinner special as well. Dinner for two for under $90 dollars. Summer is not over yet so they might still be having their summer special, call if you are interested!

Nanette Lepore Ambiance Top

It is still a scorching 90 degrees here in sunny Los Angeles, the leaves haven’t even changed color, nor is the sun setting earlier. Yet, the fashion industry keeps on spinning their innovative wheels and that in turn, keeps me on my heels. I can’t wait to see what my favorite designers are going to be coming out with!

For anyone that is in New York during September 5th through the 12th and has a chance to check the Spring 2009 Collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is damned lucky! For the rest of you New Yorkers, watch out for the traffic and keep on trucking.

I am sOo tempted to register and try to get a press pass. But really, rejection this early in the morning is not my thing. So I will just sit here and drool over the schedule.

http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/spring2009/schedule/pre_index.html

Until next time Max Azria, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Nanette Lepore…

If you are anything like me, a bargain hunting shopaholic, you might understand the hilarity of this picture.

Women come in all different shapes and color, so naturally we want something that is flattering on the figure, pretty on the color palette and easy on the wallet. Most of the time, it is essential for me to scavenge the mall for hours for decent duds at decent prices… It’s essential because we aren’t all cut from the same cookie cutter.

This is why I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE www.shopittome.com!

Sent to me by Shopittome.com

You select your sizes and choose your favorite brands from their plethora of choices (includes department stores). Best part yet? The stuff that makes it into your email box is on sale!

Yes madam, you essentially get a personal shopper that finds the best picks that are of course… on sale!