When the Week Goes Awry, The Tough Go Shopping

When the Week Goes Awry, The Tough Go Shopping

Wow…this week went a completely different direction than I first planned.  Yes, I am a planner…I write down each day, what I plan for that day, and when the road goes somewhere else, it drives me a little nuts.  Trouble with my blog began early in the week and took a team of incredible people…

Out of Season Sales…Are You In or Out?

Out of Season Sales…Are You In or Out?

  Finally, it is the weekend!  I am so happy to see Friday.  Have you had a good week? I was asked this week if I shop “out-of-season-sales” often.  I really do.  Almost all of my investment pieces were purchased out of season, like the Eileen Fisher sweater poncho I am wearing above.  It was…

Dana Buchman: From Mannequin to Me!

Dana Buchman: From Mannequin to Me!

I love starting a new school year with a few new looks just to make me feel fresh and special!  That is why I spend time in July with sales, resale shops, and thrift shops.  Last Friday was one of those days when KOHLS will allow the customer to stack coupons…so I had a coupon for…

JCPenneys….There’s Still Time, Now Pay Attention!

JCPenneys….There’s Still Time, Now Pay Attention!

Listen up, there is something to be said… “Wall Street doesn’t seem to like J.C.Penney’s new everyday low pricing any better than Main Street does.”  – Associated Press, May 17, 2012 Thus was the lead yesterday in the business section as AP announced JCP stock plunged nearly 20% on Wednesday, the biggest decline in four…