Oct. 16: Join The Recessionista for a Jewelry Twitter Party with Fab Prizes from Robbins Brothers

Join @Recessionista (Mary Hall)  on Thursday Oct, 16th for the Robbins Brothers #RobbinsBrosBling Twitter Party at 6 PM PT! We will be chatting with @RobbinsBrothers about fall fashion and the most popular engagement rings and fashion jewelry available at Robbins Brothers.  The seasons are changing and it’s time for some sparkle and shine! Join the #RobbinsBrosBling Twitter Party to discuss this season’s most elegant  looks.

What: #RobbinsBrosBling Twitter Party
When: Thu 10/16–6 pm PST/9 pm EST
Hashtag:  #RobbinsBrosBling
Moderator @Recessionista      Brand Team: @RobbinsBrothers

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OLD NAVY 4TH OF JULY SUMMER CARNIVAL EVENTS

This 4th of July, Old Navy is bringing summer fun for the whole family to cities across the country! Packed in a fully-loaded ice cream truck, Old Navy will be showing up to three of the biggest and best local, hometown parades where they’ll be handing out free goodies like cool ice cream treats, festive stickers and mini flags as well as flyers promoting the amazing sale 4th of July weekend- discounts up to 50% off. Post parade, Old Navy will continue the road trip, stopping in high-traffic areas and outside local Old Navy stores to surprise and delight consumers.

On Saturday, July 5th, Old Navy will be throwing a family friendly Summer Carnival event in all US and Canada stores. Stop by your local store to take advantage of the great deals and participate in all of the exciting Summer Fair activities, including a Flip Flop Fling, Bean Bag Toss, arts & crafts, face painting and more. Shoppers can also enjoy a variety of free tasty carnival treats like rice crispy snacks and bites from local food vendors.  Here are the locations;

 Hometown Parade Locations

Friday, July 4^th

Alameda, CA

Racine, WI

Saratoga Springs, NY

Post-Parade Stops

Saturday, July 5^th

San Francisco, CA

Chicago, IL

New York, NY

           

Summer Carnival Event

Saturday, July 5^th

All US and Canada Old Navy Stores

*Store hours vary by location

New Taylor Swift for Keds Collection on Sale for Spring /Summer 2014

Taylor Swift attends the Keds(R) Style Icons event at the Nordstrom at The Americana at Brand on May 8, 2014. Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Keds

The new collection of Taylor Swift inspired Keds is now on sale at Nordstrom's.  The color palette is a lively mix of dandelion, indigo, high risk red, aqua, coral and sky blue. Finishing touches include trims and laces in coordinating colors, and a special charm in one of two styles: a silver heart featuring Swift's favorite number, 13, or a guitar pick in antiqued brass with Swift's logo inscribed in the middle. Styles are available on Keds.com, TaylorSwift.com, Nordstrom.com and Journeys.com. All styles are $50.

"Selection of styles from the new Taylor Swift for Keds(R) collection." Photo courtesy of Keds(R). (PRNewsFoto/Keds)

SAVE THE DATE: Norma Kamali Swim Sale Under $100 May 20, 2014

If you are looking for the best, fashionable swimsuit in the WORLD at a great price, then save the date for the Norma Kamali Swim Sale on May 20, 2014.  The designer will be selling off some of her classic suits for under $100.00 RSVP now of the sale which will be  at the Norma Kamali Store 11 West 56 Street, New York City 5-8pm  May 20, 2014 .Everyone from Farrah Fawcett to Oprah has worn Norma Kamali's iconic swimsuits.  Don't miss this sale!

Project Runway Star Althea Harper Shows How to Make a Chic n' Cheap DIY Peplum Top

Check out this cool video from Project Runway designer alumni Althea Harper to learn how to make a chic and cheap peplum top using a stretch tank top. This is an inexpensive fashion item that you can make yourself with minimal sewing, by using fabric fusion tape and then steaming the pieces together. In this video, Althea uses a Rowenta Pro Master Iron to a fix the garment pieces together.

Divine Design 2013 Returns to Light Up the Holidays in Los Angeles

Looking for great gifts, even luxury items, at a great price? Then you will want to go shop at the Divine Design event this week in Beverly Hills.   I've been shopping this event now for 3 years and I love it.  It always delivers deals from my favorite designers like Trina Turk and David Meister.  Here's what you need to know to attend this year's shopping extravaganza!

 Divine Design will kick off on Thursday, December 5th with a star-studded Opening Night Shopping Party at 6:00 PM inside the 2013 Divine Design Marketplace at 8767 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Celebrities, designers and supporters of Project Angel Food attending the opening night will be able to enjoy the disco beats of DJ Adam XXII and the sweeping views extending from downtown Los Angeles, on the east, to Santa Monica on the west as they browse the incredible assortment of designer goods available for purchase at the evening’s discount of 60% off of retail. Chef Mohan Ismail of RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen will be providing a selection of authentic Southeast Asian cuisine designed to complement the evening. Brown-Forman will be hosting the bar with Barefoot Wine & Bubbly offering a selection of wines.

On Friday, December 6th, Divine Design will host its First-Look Shopping Day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. This will be the general public’s first opportunity to browse the available merchandise and make purchases at the 60% off of retail discount. Project Angel Food will be providing a continental breakfast in the morning and afternoon snacks and refreshments to First-Look shoppers. Divine Design will reopen Friday evening at 6:00 PM with its First-Look Shopping EveningReception featuring music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and fabulous fashions and merchandise on sale at 60% off retail. Tickets are $35 each for the First-Look Shopping Day. Tickets for the First-Look Shopping Evening are an additional $15 at $50 each and include admission to both the First-Look Shopping Day and the First-Look Shopping Evening.

General Shopping Days for Divine Design will be Saturday and Sunday, December 7th & 8th from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM both days. The discount on Saturday will be 70% off of retail and progress to 80% off of retail on Sunday, December 8th, the final day of Divine Design. General Shopping Day Tickets are $25 each per day. For more information including designer updates, advance ticket sales and purchasing options (including a $10 off admission coupon good on General Shopping Days), log on to Divinedesign.org beginning November 15th. Social media users can also follow @ProjAngelFood on Twitter and/or “like” Project Angel Food on Facebook to stay current with #DivineDesign2013 updates. To further promote the significant initial discount and that every dollar raised will contribute to the well-being of fellow Angeleños in need, Divine Design 2013 will introduce a new hash tag: #60%Off=100%Love.

Where: Divine Design will be at  8767 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, the Kobor Family & Javor Family-owned building..