5 Things I Love About Segolene Paris Handbags (plus a Special Sale Event 6/26 to 6/29)

This post was written as part of an affiliate campaign for Zulily.  All opinions expressed are my own.

If you are not acquainted with Segolene Paris handbags, please allow me to introduce them to you.  Segolene Paris is an international designer brand of handbags that combine classic style with a touch of modern flair.  New and exciting handbag designs are introduced every season.  Usually you will find each bag in several classic colors along with one or two trendy ones.


5 reasons Segolene Paris bags appeal to this handbag addict . . . 

1.  Each bag has special detailing on it, usually involving hardware, that makes it unique from other handbags.

2.  Most of Segolene Paris handbags feature rolled handles (what I find most comfortable to carry on my shoulder, forearm, or in-hand).

3.  Segolene Paris bags are designed in interesting shapes, spanning from tall satchels to low profile east west handbags.

4.  Each bag has a very tailored look and makes a statement of quality.

5.  Segolene Paris handbags are much more affordable than they appear to be.

The non-leather handbags by Segolene Paris usually retail for approximately $139 to $149.  To me, that is affordable for a designer name brand handbag, so I was floored to hear that this brand is being featured on Zulily today through Saturday (6/29) for up to 65% off retail!  I shop the sales on Zulily daily and have yet to catch a Segolene Paris handbag sale event.  This is one event I will not be missing!

The Tea Collection Semi-Annual Sale is On! (Plus a Promo Code to Save an Extra 25% off Sale Items)

The Tea Collection Semi-Annual Sale is already underway and, to make this highly anticipated sale even sweeter, there is a promo code you can use to take an additional 25% off all sale items for babies, boys, girls, and women!

I think my favorite find from this sale is the adorable Venda Shoulder-Tie Tunic (shown above).  It's priced at $12.50 for this sale, so it will be just $9.38 after using the promo code!  I like this top because, in addition to being super-cute, the straps are adjustable.  This means you can probably buy one size up so that this top can be worn for two (or possibly three) summers.  All our Tea Collection pieces have washed extremely well, so they there is no doubt that this top can be washed and worn with proper care for years without wearing out.

To get your extra 25% off all the sale items in your order, checkout using Promo Code 25SAVE at TeaCollection.com by 6/29.  As always, if you shop, come back and tell me what bought!

The Tea Collection Memorial Day Sale is On! . . . $12 Boys' Tops plus $15 Dresses & $12 Leggings for Girls

The Tea Collection Memorial Day Sale is on and you only have until Monday (5/27) to shop!  You will find $12 boys' tops, $12 girls' leggings, and girls' dresses at the super-low price of $15.  Right now, there is a wide selection of styles to choose from for all 3 deals.  Who knows if that will still be true by Monday though!

I have to tell you that I wait all year long to find Tea Collection dresses for my 6 year old daughter at this price.  The best part is that she can wear the short-sleeved dresses all year round with just bike shorts underneath for the warmer months and a long-sleeved layering tee plus leggings underneath during the colder months.  They also look equally as stylish whether they're paired with canvas sneakers, flats, sandals, or boots!  That's why I think these dresses are such a great value at this price.

To checkout all the items in the Tea Collection Memorial Day Sale, visit TeaCollection.com!

6 Tips for Shopping on Zulily

Over the past few months, I have been exploring the various opportunity shopping sites online.  Although there are many such sites I have yet to visit, so far I have shopped on Zulily, MyHabit, Beyond the Rack, Rue La La, Totsy, Ideeli, and a couple of others.  Of all of them, I have to say that Zulily is my favorite.  I think it's because they offer top brands (but not necessarily designer and luxury brands) for clothing, shoes, and accessories for women and children.  There are sometimes some great items for men too.  There are also some great finds for home furnishings as well.  Zulily's website also has a few features that other opportunity shopping sites do not offer.

For example, I bought the David Jones handbag pictured above on Zulily for just $26.99 plus $5.95 shipping, which ended up totaling about half of what the bag retailed for.  I had actually seen this bag in the Peacock color on Zulily before, but it was sold out.  So I put my name in on the waiting list and, about a month later, I received an email saying that the bag was available in the color I wanted again.  I was thrilled!  I've made many other purchases on Zulily and have never been disappointed.  That's why I want to share what I've learned about shopping on Zulily with 3G2S readers . . .


6 Tips for shopping on Zulily:

1.  Shop on the weekends for the best selection.  On Zulily, you only pay shipping once per calendar day Monday through Thursday.  That means, if you buy one thing on Tuesday, you will have free shipping on everything else you buy through midnight PST on that Tuesday.  However, when you shop on the weekends (Friday through Sunday), you only pay shipping once for all 3 of those days.  That way, you get to shop the sales that are ending, still going, and just starting on that Friday, as well as all the new sales that start on Saturday and on Sunday.

2.  Checkout right away when you find something you love.  Since an item is only officially being held for you after you've begun the checkout process AND you only pay shipping on the first item, there is no reason to wait to checkout if you find something you really want.  You can always continue shopping after you checkout for the first item.  There is nothing worse than going to checkout to find that something you really wanted has been removed from your cart because it was sold to someone else.

3.  Use the search box.  There is a search box on the upper right corner of the Zulily website.  Since there are more sales going on than are shown on the front page, I have found the search box to be wonderfully helpful.  You can type in anything, like "owls", "acrylic tumblers", tote bags, "boys size 10", or "Star Wars", and it will bring up every item available that fits your search.

4.  Enter your email to be notified when an item comes back in stock.  For some items, Zulily will ask you if you would like to be notified when the item becomes available again in the color and/or size you were looking for.  You should always put your email in.  You won't always receive an email with a second chance to purchase, but I have received those emails on a few items, like the handbag pictured above.  You can always decide you no longer want or need the item by ignoring the email.  If you do still want the item, however, you should make the purchase as soon as possible.  If it sold out the last time, then it will likely sell out this time as well.

5.  Shop the Ready to Ship items if you're in a hurry.  Some items take quite awhile to ship.  I believe once the sale is over, then the manufacturer ships the items to Zulily, who in turn ships the items to their customers.  I've had some items arrive within a week, but others have taken a few weeks to arrive.  If you are shopping for a gift or something to wear to an event, you should shop from the Ready to Ship items.  You can find them under the "Shop By Category" tab.

6.  "Heart" your favorite brands.  You can click on most of the brand links to go to that brand's page on Zulily.  Then click the heart to favorite that brand.  By doing this, you will receive an email notification the day before that brand will be featured on Zulily.


If you have any tips of your own for shopping on Zulily, please do share them in a comment below.  If you are visiting Zulily for the first time, then I would love it if you would come back and tell me what you thought of it.

Fun & Affordable T-Shirts for End-of-the-Year Teacher's Gifts (On sale for $5.99 each)

In our school district, individual teacher's gifts for Holiday and the end of the year are strongly discouraged for ethical reasons, so we usually give one gift to each of my children's teachers from the whole class.  The gift is usually a gift card along with a small token gift, such as a handmade collage, baked goods, or something else along those lines.  Well, I came across some fun teaching-themed t-shirts on sale for just $5.99 each.  These would make a great token gift to go along with a gift card.  The shipping cost per shirt is $1.99, making the total cost for each shirt to be an affordable $7.98.

These unisex shirts come in sizes S-XXXL.  There is an additional $0.99 charge for the XXL and XXXL shirts.  I featured my two favorite designs above, but there are six t-shirt designs to choose from altogether.  You'll have to hurry though, because this sale ends on Sunday, April 21st.

Save up to 30% off Select Appliances at Sears + Additional 5% off with Sears Card (Thru 1/5)

Not too long ago, I mentioned how wonderful it would be if I could put a new stove on my Holiday wishlist.  Well the Sears appliance sale, which started today, has made me reconsider adding that stove to my list.  During this sale, Sears will be taking up to 30% off some of their top brands of appliances.  If that is not enough to convince Santa, then he'll be happy to know that he can save an additional 5% off when he uses his Sears Card for this purchase both online and in-stores.

If Santa is feeling generous, he can feel free to bring me a new dishwasher in addition to that new stove.  (Just thought I'd throw that out there.)

To combine the sale prices with the extra 5% off for using your Sears Card, you must purchase by January 5th.  Visit www.Sears.com or your local Sears store to start shopping!


Want to spread the word?  Share this deal with your friends on Twitter . . .

"Give your Kitchen some much-needed love with up to 30% off Appliances + extra 5% w/a @Sears Card thru 1/5: http://bit.ly/ZPtqlN #Holiday2012"


This is a sponsored post with www.brandfluential.com. I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.

All You, InStyle & PEOPLE StyleWatch, and Cooking Light Magazines Just $1 Per Issue for Cyber Monday!

If you are stuck for a Holiday gift idea for one or more of the women in your life, a magazine subscription is always a great back-up gift!  For Cyber Monday, you can get the following deals on four very popular women's magazines . . .

All You Magazine - 6 issues for $6

InStyle & PEOPLE StyleWatch Magazines - 5 issues of both for $10

Cooking Light Magazine- 6 issues for $6

You could gift all four magazine subscriptions for just $22!  At these prices, you might as well get a few subscriptions for yourself.

Cyber Monday: Men's Stocking Stuffer Ideas & More from One Kings Lane!

Top 3 Sales for Cyber Monday at One Kings Lane . . . 

The Toy Box Sale  Monday, 11/26 - Thursday, 11/29
No matter the age, a child's playtime is all about discovery, learning, and of course, fun.

The Gentleman’s Stocking Sale  Monday, 11/26 - Thursday, 11/29
No matter how difficult the men in your life are to shop for, you're bound to find something unexpectedly perfect for them here.

Gifts For The Spoiled Chef Sale  Monday, 11/26 - Thursday, 11/29
From colorful retro-inspired toasters to sleek flatware and copper cookware, these giftable pieces stock your favorite cook’s kitchen with the best of the best, while allowing his or her personal style to shine through.


More Great One Kings Lane Sales . . . 

Holiday Ornaments & Décor Sale  Friday, 11/23-Monday, 11/26
This sparkling, twinkling, multihued collection of Christmas ornaments will ensure that your home is merry and bright.

Presents with Presence Sale  Friday, 11/23-Monday, 11/26
This sale features an assortment of fabulous vintage finds and gifts that are great-looking, and one of a kind.

Wake Up Your Walls Sale () Friday, 11/23-Monday, 11/26
This curated collection will make bare walls a thing of the past.

Best of Bedding Sale  Saturday, 11/24-Tuesday, 11/27
From solid whites and creamy neutrals to colorful stripes and patterns, this assortment will top your bed with our best sheets, shams, pillowcases and throws—at prices that will help you rest easy.

Best of Upholstery Sale  Saturday, 11/24-Tuesday, 11/27
Start off the New Year with a new look for your rooms; this collection of fine upholstered furnishings is the very best we have to offer, in fresh styles your interiors will love.

Best of the Best: Luxe Accents Sale  Saturday, 11/24-Tuesday, 11/27
Celebrate the season now and enjoy the glow all year long with accents that lend a luxe touch, a bit of shimmer, and a note of glamour to your rooms. These pieces quickly add richness, texture, and shine to your mantle, tables, or shelves.

Stylish Statements Sale Sunday, 11/25- Wednesday, 11/28
Bold is beautiful! These prints, ranging from inspirational quotes to subway signs, have a colorful, larger-than-life energy. Try giving one of these cool graphic signs as a gift. Full of inspiration and humor, they're sure to be appreciated.

The Finished Porch Sale Sunday, 11/25- Wednesday, 11/28
These bold, bright pillows, ranging from chic damask designs to graphic geometrics, won't let a little rain dampen their style. Add one to your outdoor space and see how it instantly feels a little more like home.

The Cheerful Cook Sale  Sunday, 11/25- Wednesday, 11/28
When it comes to the kitchen, a little color adds a lot of style. What better time than now to perk up your pantry and countertops with this assortment of bright appliances and accessories.


As always, if you shop, come back and tell me what you bought!!!

One Kings Lane "Gifts For Little Ones" Sale

Starting Wednesday (10/24), One Kings Lane is launching a special sale devoted to the people you love to shop for the most . . .  your children! I have a soft spot for monkeys and cannot help but wonder how my children would have loved the cuddly monkey rocking horse being featured in One Kings Lane's Gifts for Little Ones Sale. They are too old for one now, but it would have been such a cool surprise for Christmas morning when they were toddlers.  Do you think this Red Links Beanbag Chair would have the same effect on an older child?

Go take a look at One Kings Lane to see for yourself what kind of amazing finds they have to offer!  If you’re new to One Kings Lane, sign up today for a $15 credit for purchases of $30 or more.  If you enjoy treasure hunting at stores like T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods, I think you will have a blast shopping at One Kings Lane, especially since you can do it in your pajamas!

As always, if you shop, make sure you come back and share with us what you bought!