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We’re down to the wire for Mother’s Day Gift Giving. SAKS will wrap and ship your gift to mom, grandmother, aunt, sister or whomever is on your list!

Travel can be rough on your skin and hair. Here are great travel packs to keep mom looking her best!

Estee Lauder Travel Set  Value over $100.00 for $52.00

Estée Lauder

Beautiful Skin Solutions: Protect/Prevent/First Signs Travel Set with Full-Size New DayWear

Frederic Fekkai

Salon Technician Color Care Travel Faves Kit  $43.00

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Going on a summer vacation? Here’s some great accessories for her travel needs.

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Leather Passport Cover $48.00

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Leather Luggage Tag  $25.00

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Clinique 

Try this product-Great set for $53.00

Great Skin Every Day – Dry to Dry Combination Skins Set

Amanzi Tea

Tea At Its Best Sampler/1oz/EXCLUSIVELY AT SAKS.COM.

$40.00 Click

Tory Burch

Enamel Flip Flops $45.00

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EXCLUSIVELY AT SAKS. A beachy rubber flat with iconic Tory logo and vibrantly printed footbed.

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20th Century Fashion: 100 Years of Apparel Ads

For your Fashionista friend $40.00  cLICK

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Sleeve For iPad $105.00 Available in turquoise, pink and black Click

A sleek and compact casing handmade in fine leather and lined with soft, protective chamois cloth to securely hold your iPad in place.

Get Mom ready for summer with this DVF beach tote!

Diane von Furstenberg

Judy Canvas Beach Tote  $85.00

I consider myself to be a savvy shopper. We work hard for our money and I keep this in mind in planning my needs (and wants). Of course, sometimes you see something that cries “eureka” – like the  bag I scooped up from the Gucci window in Palm Beach last spring – but you know it when you see it. I’ll be using that bag for years to come.

If last year’s spring/summer purse is in need of replacement, keep in mind Nordstrom TRIPLE POINTS starting March 16-20th. If you haven’t already signed up for a Nordstrom card, get going! With the accumulation of points you receive Reward certificates. I qualify this as a no-brainer and am a very satisfied customer planning with Reward point shopping. If you know you’ll need some updates or replacements for the upcoming season, cosmetics, skin care, perfume, shop during their TRIPLE POINT days and reap TRIPLE the benefits!

I like the following items for those March purchases. Summer is the season you’re running everywhere….taking advantage of warm weather and outdoor events. The handle/shoulder strap combination make your active lifestyle easier to transport your “stuff.” Hey…and bring on the color! The coral is stunning with white, khaki, navy, black.

Love this hobo. The handle along with the strap/cell phone pocket make it a great everyday summer bag. Milly’s coral or luggage color bag would be great with Tory Burch sneakers for running errands and walking around town.

Tory Burch Slip On Sneaker $95

Available in Ecru(shown), coral and luggage(below).

Milly ‘Shiny’ Leather Hobo  $445

• Top zip closure.
• Interior zip, wall and cell phone pockets.
• Leather/cotton.

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Another option – like the metal feet. Side pockets for your water bottle?

Tory Burch ‘Tierney’ Coated Tyvek® Crossbody Bag $350

If you’ve survived the Midwest blizzard and are down in the dumps (as it seems you’ll wear nothing but snow boots for the next few months), take a look at Chicago’s Nordstrom . Here’s a few colorful and exciting styles to bring a smile and hope that spring is just around the corner!

Christian Louboutin shoes

Miu Miu Navy/White/Green platform

I prefer the navy but here it is in green.

Valentino Bow Pump

More colors available. Gorgeous!

Valentino Patent Leather Bow Pump

This 2-1/2” heel height would work for me. So glad there’s the option!

Tory Burch Slip On Sneaker

How cute are these sneakers?

Brian Atwood ‘Maniac’ Covered Platform Pump

In rose-gold. A beauty.

I couldn’t take my eyes off the Tory Burch display stand at Nordstrom at Old Orchard .  Check your purses girls to be sure you’re prepared for the upcoming holiday season!  My black with gold purse is looking tired and Tory Burch has great choices to replace it!

This is a beauty.

Nice colors, textures, use of logo.

Don’t I need more than one?!  The white one is so pretty! Black won out – necessity!  But ohhhh…..

On a recent visit to Bloomingdales on 59th Street and Lexington Avenue, New York City, the collections for Fall are impressive.

Ralph Lauren Blue Label. Classic with a twist. Love the collection.

Tory Burch. Let’s see, which one? I’ll take all three!

Ah, Ralph Lauren Black Label! Lovely camel and gray. Elegant.

Burberry. The patterned trench coat with black outfit works beautifully.

One of my favorite designers, Michael Kors.

Tory Burch

Metallic Reva Clutch

Here is a great bag at Saks Fifth Avenue that you will use again and again. I like the size; you’re not limited to a lipstick and comb and the fact it’s a shoulder bag makes party-going easier. Two zippered-pockets is good to protect credit cards and cash. I’d also pair it with a pair of jeans and t-shirt to add extra sparkle. Click here for more info.

Christian Louboutin

Loubis Patent Calf-Leather Clutch

What can I say? Size is good. Optional chain strap. Violet for sure. Red inside. Louboutin scores again! Link here.

Ready, set, GO! I’m excited about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starting July 16th. Cole Hahn; Badgley Mischka; Caslon; Elle Tahari; Lafayette 148 New York; Simon Sebbag and much more! The Beauty Exclusives in color, skincare and fragrances are incredible. Check out the men’s and children’s sale for great savings. I’ve already placed my order with the Narrative manager Lisa at Nordstrom, International Plaza, in Tampa, and will be flying there on Friday. Saturday is the big day and she’ll collect my order and hold it for me so I can see what works. I’m trying makeup at the Trish McEvoy counter at 10:00 to start out the day. This is a sale you won’t want to miss. If you haven’t received a catalog, click  HERE and you can look through the catalog on-line. I’ve been told the Pre-sales have been brisk, so check your selections!  I’ll be reporting Saturday! 

Aren’t we getting tired?  The days of December can be so stressful as you shop for gifts and then there’s the outfits for parties or get-togethers.  I can offer you a suggestion I’ve found to be very helpful: take the lead from the mannequins.  When I approach a clothing department, I look over the displays to determine if there is something there that will work for me.  Displays are great for gift ideas too. While I would hesitate to buy someone a pair of jeans, I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to purchase a top, sweater or accessory.  The visual does it for me and is a quick, easy tool for getting the job done. If you don’t see the item nearby the display, the sales staff can easily show you where to find it.  Of course, you’ll still find me scouring the racks and I’m a good “hunter/gatherer,” but the display usually sets the tone for what you’ll find nearby. 

Here at Nordstrom at Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida, you have an outfit display for holiday gatherings but I especially like the Tory Burch purse shown with those outfits.  I may not have noticed that purse in the purse department, but here it really stands out. For the casual outfit or fun gift ideas, the cardigan sweater below is a winner in my book.  The middle sweater is cute and if you have more to spend, include the hat!