06.04.08

Searching for Sexy Flat Sandals?

Posted in Designer Shoes, Hard to Find Items, Style Watch at 6:37 am by Deb Savvy

Easier said than done, right? Not anymore. I’ve been shoe shopping all day today and found some oh-so adorable sexy flats at x. Like this one – they call it the Romancing the Stone Sandal.

Romancing the Stone Sandal

$228 at SimplySoles.

Totally South Beach chic! Blue and green rhinestones on a brushed gold thong.

06.03.08

Tea Lover’s Nirvana

Posted in Gourmet Shopping, Hard to Find Items, Tea at 7:59 pm by Deb Savvy

Teavana Emperor's Collection Gift Box

Tea is more than just a drink; it’s a culture. It’s a ritual. It’s a way of life. If you’re a tea drinker than Teavana might just be your version of nirvana.

Healthy White Teas from Teavana

They offer only the highest quality and freshest teas along with everything else a tea drinker might want or need. Teapots – cast iron, porcelain, ceramic, china and more. Unique tea gift sets. Tee of the month clubs. Tea cups. Sake sets. Trivets, coasters and serving trays. Sugar, honey and sweeteners. Tea storage. Teapot warmers. Tea kettles, makers and infusers. Books, music and more – all featuring tea.

05.31.08

For Really Beautiful Bras…

Posted in Bras, Designer and Luxury, Hard to Find Items, Lingerie at 3:39 am by Deb Savvy

I like GigisCloset.com – they’ve got a huge selection of beautiful bras and lingerie from all the top designers. And a great size range, too. Including hard to find cup sizes.

One of my current faves is this Simone Perele Argentina Demi Cup Bra , SO sexy! Retails for $93; $74.40 at GigisCloset.com.

 

05.29.08

A Best Bet for Hard to Find Books

Posted in Books, Collectibles, Coupon Codes, Hard to Find Items at 1:13 am by Deb Savvy

One word: Alibris

Alibris Hard to Find Books Standard

An all time fave!

  • Enter coupon code SANTOGOLD at checkout and save $2 on any order of $20 or more at Alibris from now through 6/15/2008

If you are reading this post after this coupon code has expired, click here for updated information.

05.27.08

Indulge Dad’s Sweet Tooth With Retro Treats

Posted in Candies, Edible Gifts, Father's Day, Gift Baskets, Gifts under $30, Hard to Find Items, Retro Shopping at 8:48 pm by Deb Savvy

If you’re looking for something fun and just a bit unusual for Dad this year on Father’s Day, think retro treats. You’ll find all Dad’s childhood faves at Old Time Candy Company. They’ve got classic candies from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s – including loads of really hard to find regional items.

Candy you ate as a kid® - 4 lb. all decades assortment
4 lb. all decades assortment

Choose one of their boxed assortments or create your own. Featured products include Wax Lips, Fizzies, Slo Pokes, Wax Bottles with flavored syrup, Candy Cigarettes, Necco Wafers, Candy Buttons on paper tape, Sugar Daddies, Mary Janes, Chiclets, Zagnut, Chunky, Abba-Zaba, BB Bats, Sen Sen, Chick-O-Sticks, Teaberry Gum, Kits, Sugar Babies, and many more candies from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s… still available after all these years.

A 4 pound assortment sells for $27.99; 2 pounds for $17.99. Open stock items and bulk items vary in price. Of course, we’ve got the inside scoop on the latest coupon codes from Old Time Candy Company:

  • From 5/1/2008 to 5/31/2008, save 5% with coupon code 02361.
  • From 6/1/2008 through 6/30/2008, save 5% with coupon code 04598.
  • Save 5% with coupon code 04651. Valid 7/1/2008 through 7/31/2008.

There are no restrictions on these codes. You can use them for as many orders as you like and there are no product exclusions!

If you are reading this post after these codes have expired, click here for updated information.

 

Stock Photos On-Demand

Posted in Art, Computers, Hard to Find Items, Home Office, Office Supplies, Photography at 1:12 am by Deb Savvy

If you routinely need a supply of stock photos for your website, reports or other projects – you know that it can be difficult and expensive to find what you’re looking for.

Royalty-Free Photos By Subscription

Not any more. Pay a simple fee and download as many photos as you need, royalty free at Photos.com . Memberships of varying lengths are available – so you’ll be covered for a single project or an entire year of photos, on-demand, on your desktop.

Visit Photos.com – Royalty-Free Photos by Subscription.

05.15.08

The Splendors of Spigo Toscano

Posted in Bath and Body, Hard to Find Items, International Shopping, Perfume, Spa at 4:08 am by Deb Savvy

One of Italy’s not-so-best-kept secrets, although it can be rather hard to find here in the States.  Not anymore.  Now the best of Italy can come to you.
Complete Spigo Toscano Set
Complete Spigo Toscano Set
Includes full sized soap, perfume, moisturizer and shampoo.

$92 at Italian Florence Italy online shopping Mall.

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A Best Bet for Discount Makeup and More

Posted in Cosmetics, Deep Discounters, Hard to Find Items, Makeup, Outlet Shopping, Shopping Tips at 1:50 am by Deb Savvy

BuyMeBeauty.com is a true liquidator of discontinued and closout top name brand beauty products and cosmetics.  Brands like Mac, Bobbi Brown, Trish McEvoy, Dior, Loreal, Lancome and Borghese are routinely discounted up to 80%. 

 

Don’t be put off by the concept of liquidation.  This is where you can find that perfect, favorite lipstick shade that’s been discontinued.   Every time a manufacturer changes its packaging, the remaining stock is closed out.  Do you really care if your favorite makeup is in last season’s package?  I don’t!  I’d rather save 80%.

Orders over $25 ship free.

 

Gifts for the Green Baby

Posted in Baby Gear, Baby Gifts, Hard to Find Items, New Baby, Organic Products, Shopping Tips, Toddlers at 12:42 am by Deb Savvy

Looking for organic cotton onesies or other natural products for baby?

babyearth.com

Look no further than babyearth. They offer a unique mix of tried-and-true classics, hard-to-find breakthroughs, and parental timesavers to enrich baby’s life while simplifying the lives of parents, a blend of popular classics and innovative products that are difficult or impossible to find anywhere else.

05.02.08

Every Day is Earth Day

Posted in Activewear, Bed Linens, Bed and Bath, Clearance Sales, Clothing, Coupon Codes, Department Stores, Ecofriendly Shopping, Furniture, Giving Back, Hard to Find Items, Home Decor, Organic Products, Organics, Shopping Tips, Yoga and Pilates at 8:54 pm by Deb Savvy

Every day is Earth Day, or at least it can be, if you shop at Gaiam.com.

Gaiam.com, Inc

Gaiam.com is a premier online retailer of organic & eco-friendly apparel, accessories, furniture, yoga gear, gifts and much more. Loads of unique items including organic cotton & clothing, handbags & totes made from recycled materials, organic bath & body, artisan jewelry, luxurious bedding and towels made from ecofriendly and organic materials. And more. And now’s the time to get it all for less. Gaiam’s Annual Spring Clearance Sale! Save up to 60% off Green Living products, Organic Cotton clothing, yoga products and more.

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And, of course, we’ve got the inside scoop on their latest special offers and promotions!

If either of these coupon codes have expired, click here for updated information.

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Hit the Perfect Switch

Posted in Hard to Find Items, Hardware, Home Decor, Lighting, Shopping Tips at 6:00 am by Deb Savvy

Decorative switch plates can be the perfect finishing touch to the perfect room.  And the right switch plate can be really hard to find.  No more running around required. Find Every Switchplate imaginable at SwitchHits.com

Switch Hits, Inc.

 

The True Taste of Italy

Posted in Gift Baskets, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Hard to Find Items, International Foods, International Grocers, Organics at 5:22 am by Deb Savvy

A new one-stop shop for Italian food lovers. OliveNation has launched an Italian specialty online food store for the Italian food lover. Bringing the best of gourmet and authentic Italian food and recipes to your kitchen at a reasonable price. The store features specially selected foods such as single-estate golden extra virgin olive oil from various regions in Italy, authentic aged balsamic vinegars which can only be described as liquid gold. A fine selection of organic pasta, and gluten-free corn pasta, organic Cervia sea salt essential to Italian cooking, along with Venetian style fine Italian roast coffee as well as cook books and gift sets.

The founders Chiara Lucia and Amit Mitra, wanted to share their favorite flavors and tastes. All products featured are from small local producers, and you can taste the difference. Take a tour of the easy to use site and tempt your taste buds with delicious Italian recipes along with useful tips on how to store your extra virgin olive oil.

OliveNation.com only offers high quality authentic Italian products, going beyond package labels, like seeking out olive oil pressed within 24 hours from hand-picked Italian olives, and organic pasta made from bronze dies -creating a superior pasta shape to better capture your favorite sauce.  Orders over $25 ship free.

04.22.08

The Case for the iPhone

Posted in Gadgets, Great Ideas, Hard to Find Items, Phones, Tech Stuff at 1:16 am by Deb Savvy

If you’re lucky enough to have an iPhone, then you don’t need me to tell you how great it is. And you also don’t need me to tell you how important it is the have a protective case and dust shield. Here’s a perfect option.

iPhone Wrapz

The iPhone Wrapz from ifrogz will protect your iPhone in style. Each case is treated with their proprietary anti-dust technology. 100% polished silicone. Available in a slew of cool colors including red, blue, brown, silver, pink, white, green and more.  A steal for only $19.95. 

PS:  Faithful readers might be giggling.  I started with a post called “London Calling” (http://savvyshoppingblog.com/blog2/2008/04/22/london-calling/), then a post about London (http://savvyshoppingblog.com/blog2/2008/04/22/and-speaking-of-london/) and now one about phones.  Get it?  Sometimes I crack myself up!

 

03.21.08

Confidential for Sandal Searchers…

Posted in Designer Shoes, Hard to Find Items at 4:53 am by Deb Savvy

If you’ve been hunting for the Tory Burch Thora sandal, then you know that it’s pretty hard to find. It’s on backorder everywhere – including Neiman’s.  Relaxed.  We’ve found it. 

 

At FootNotesOnline.com – In stock.  Ready to ship.  In black or Ivory.  $95. 

 

02.19.08

For The Man Who Likes a Traditional Shave

Posted in Hard to Find Items, Products for Men, Skincare at 2:40 am by Deb Savvy

For the man who likes a traditional wet shave, it can be rather difficult to find the products and tools he needs for his daily toilette. Not anymore.

Smallflower.com

Smallflower.com has a terrific selection of hard to find shaving products for men, including many small European brands seldom available in the US.

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02.18.08

Best Bet for Benches

Posted in Hard to Find Items, Occasional Furniture, Outdoor Decor, Patio Furniture, Seating at 5:20 am by Deb Savvy

Shop Benches.Com Today!

No need to break your back browsing around for benches. They’re all in one handy place. Super Sale! Shop & Save Up To 50% Off! Benches.Com

Shop Benches.Com Today!

The best possible selection of benches. For the garden or patio. For the front hall. For any other room of the house.

02.13.08

Caramels that Bite Back

Posted in Candies, Hard to Find Items, International Foods, Retro Shopping at 2:11 am by Deb Savvy

Holland has a long tradition of producing some of the world’s finest licorice, so it is no surprise that’s where these lush licorice caramels are made. Since 1820, people have been sinking their teeth into these chewy squares and sighing in satisfaction as the creamy, smooth texture slowly melts in their mouth and the intense, yet not overly sweet, licorice flavor tantalizes their tastebuds.

Licorice Caramels
Licorice Caramels

A must for licorice lovers everywhere. 2 lb bag ($15.95 at Vermont Country Store ) contains approx. 100 individually wrapped pieces. Soft, creamy texture True licorice flavor A favorite in Holland for over 185 years and just as tasty today. A must for licorice lovers everywhere.

Old Fashioned Candy

 

02.07.08

For An Old Fashioned Valentine’s Treat

Posted in Candies, Coupon Codes, Edible Gifts, Hard to Find Items, Retro Shopping, Valentines for Him at 6:03 am by Deb Savvy

There’s nothing like the gift of memories. Especially tasty memories like these. Old Time Candy Company specializes in candies from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. And they’ve got a HUGE selection and will surely have all your childhood favorites. Choose one of their pre-packaged assortments or create your own fantasy basket. If you’ve got one true love you can stock up, too. They offer most candies by the pound or in bulk, too. I’ve comparison shopped just about every source for retro sweets and can report that Old Time Candy Company offers the lowest prices and biggest selection by far. Thumbs up from this happy customer!

Enter coupon code 08961 at checkout to save an extra 5% on your order. Valid through 2/29/2008. If you are reading this after that date, click here for the updated code.

 

02.05.08

Talking Time…

Posted in Clocks, Hard to Find Items, Home Decor, Practical Gifts at 3:40 am by Deb Savvy

Shooping for a clock? It’s funny how hard it can be to find a wonderful clock. Everyone seems to have the same (small) selection. Not true anymore. Whether you’re looking for a wall clock, desk clock, decorative table clock or monumental grandfather clock, you’ll can browse tons of options at ClockStyle.com.

Shop ClockStyle.com Today!

And, of course, www.savvyshoppingblog.com/blog2 readers can always save a little something extra!

  • Enter coupon code SW-8937 at checkout to save $10 on any purchase over $75.
  • Enter coupon code KC-6983 at checkout to save $15 on any purchase over $150.

Limited time offers.

02.03.08

If You Need a Solution…

Posted in Hard to Find Items, Hardware, Home Repair, Television at 2:15 am by Deb Savvy

Tired of arranging every room in your house around the electronics? Tired of searching for a way to get the TV out of the way in your kitchen, home gym or office?

Problem solved.

01.31.08

Confidential to Madame Alexander Collectors

Posted in Collectibles, Collecting, Dolls, Hard to Find Items, Memorabilia, Original Designs, Shopping Tips, Toys at 10:18 pm by Deb Savvy

Madame Alexander Argyle Twist Doll

Late breaking news for doll collectors and lovers of Madame Alexander. Madame Alexander – Tons of new styles – Great prices! Only at SmartBargains.com

Madame Alexander White Witch-Chronicles of Narnia

SmartBargains.com

Madame Alexander Wendy Loves Curious George

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01.30.08

Big News for Shoe Divas

Posted in All Time Favorites, Boots, Designer Shoes, Designer and Luxury, Hard to Find Items, Shopping Tips, Style Watch at 9:31 pm by Deb Savvy

Finally, it’s all about the shoes. For the first time ever, YOOX.COM has launched an INCREDIBLE new shoe collection. Manolo Blahnik. Sergio Rossi. Alaia. Bottega Veneta. And so many more.

YOOX.COM FASHIONTHERAPY 247

Click here for more news on the latest promotions, special offers and limited time exhibitions at Yoox.

01.24.08

Haute Hearts

Posted in Art Glass, Costume Jewelry, Coupon Codes, Designer Accessories, Designer and Luxury, Gifts for Girls, Gifts under $100, Hard to Find Items, International Shopping, Shopping Tips, Valentines for Him at 3:18 am by Deb Savvy

I’m generally not a huge fan of heart themed jewelry. Often I find it just too cutesy for a grown woman. But there are exceptions to every rule. Like these Murano glass heart necklaces from .

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Silver Leaf and Murano Glass Heart Pendant Necklace – Akuamarina, $62

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Akuamarina Aventurine & Murano Glass Heart Necklace, $64

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It’s hard to imagine a nicer Valentine at these price. And if hearts are not up your (or her) alley, there are tons of other shapes, sizes and styles in the same price ranges.


Maila – Murano Glass Bead Bracelet – Antica Murrina Veneziana, $62

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Forzieri.com / Firenze Seta srl

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Valentines Special! Save $15 OFF any order over $150. Enter Code: 6D9C1E Expires: February 15th 2008 If this coupon code has expired, click here for updated information.

01.19.08

A Best Bet for Beauty Bargains Gets a Makeover

Posted in Bargain Hunting, Beauty, Cosmetics, Coupon Codes, Deep Discounters, Hard to Find Items, Makeup, Skincare at 3:11 am by Deb Savvy

They’ve given themselves a makeover over at BuyBeauty.com and recently launched a totally revamped website with a whole new look. Of, course, not EVERYTHING has changed. It’s still a great spot to snap up cosmetics, skincare and beauty products from top designers and name brands like Clinique, Lancome, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal, Mac and many more. At prices discounted by as much as 80% – sometimes even more. If you’re desperately seeking a discontinued lipstick shade or long lost favorite moisturizer, they might just have it. BuyBeauty.com carries a large inventory of closeout and discontinued cosmetics and skin care products.

Cosmetics for Less

And, of course, since this is the savvy shopping blog, we’ve always got the inside scoop on the best deals. TAKE 10% OFF YOUR NEXT ORDER PROMO CODE ER10 – Ongoing offer. No expiration date.

01.17.08

Disheartening Hearth?

Posted in Fireplaces and Fireplace Accessories, Hard to Find Items, Home Decor, Home Improvement, Ongoing Clearance at 12:23 am by Deb Savvy

Is your fireplace getting you down? Has what should be your living room or great room’s most dramatic feature turned into an eyesore? Never fear. You can fix it. Easily. Yourself. Take a surf over to MantelsDirect – check out their great selection of wood and stone fireplace mantels, fireplace mantel shelves and so much more. They’ve even got marble and granite fireplace facing kits – designed to help you beautify your hearth without freezing your wallet!

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Savvyshoppingblog.com readers get free shipping on all orders. No coupon code required. Click through any link on our site and you’ll receive free shipping on anything (and everything) you buy. Oh – and by the way – if you don’t have a hearth, you can easily get one. They sell fireplaces too, including electric fireplaces requiring no special installation. LOVE THAT!

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