Shop With Gilt!

Here is a real score...the Gilt Groupe offers deep discounts on Dolce & Gabanna shoes or that certain John Varvatos jacket up to 75% off. You do have to hop on board early but you, too, can partake in this members only site to be part of the sample sales. Just sign up to receive text-message alerts to your cell phone just before the sales begin and click the "Add to Calendar" link to add the sale date to your computer's calendar program.

If an item you want has already sold out or if it is languishing in some body's shopping cart, you can click on the "wait list" button. Should another shopper get cold feet or Gilt receives more merchandise after the sale has ended, you will be alerted via email or text message. Pretty cool and so easy to save some $$ with a few clicks of the mouse!

While we are shopping online, check out this pet water tote from Four Preppy Paws. You can carry your pet's travel items in this and then use the tote itself as a water dish. Don't worry, it won't leak and there are several cute designs to choose from so even your critters can travel in style. I think this is a fantastic item and a definite uber boudica pick.

Until next time...