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These Are The Best Sales Of The Week, According To Our Shopping Editors

The Shopping Team’s August Under-$100 MVPs (Most Valuable Products)

The Launch Of BaubleBar's Fine Jewelry Collection Makes The World Just A Little...

Grab What You Can At Shopbop's Major Shoes & Accessories Sal...

Thought you were done shopping for the season? Think again. Sale season — not unlike summer itself — refuses to go gentle into that good night. And

You’ll Never Need To Spend Over $200 For Boots Again

After a long summer, we're welcoming boot season with open arms. Summertime and, by default, summer-friendly sandals, gave our toes ample time to enjoy

We Found The Most Bookmark-Worthy Vintage Sellers On eBay

Here on the Shopping team, we’ve been using eBay to source secondhand and vintage clothing since Web 1.0 (OK, if not the beginnings of the internet at

29 Under-$125 Dresses To Show Off In

Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean you have to stop buying dresses. There’s still plenty of warm weather and vacation on the

These Back-To-School Sales Are Helping Us Forget That Summer’s Al...

We know it’s tempting to do the “I’m not listening,” fingers-in-ears dance upon seeing this headline. Hey, we sympathize — we don’t want

Float Into Fall With A Dress From Reformation’s Summer Sale

While Reformation sells the full suite of wardrobe staples — tops, bottoms, denim, shoes, and even like-minded brands like Girlfriend Collective and

Tote Your Computer In Style With One Of These Sleek Laptop Bags

These days, our laptops and phones rattle around in our bags like a set of loose keys. The reverence we once had for our pricey electronics seems to be

Stay In School (So You Can Use All These Student Discounts)

Sure, we all know the benefits of a college education: the networking and job opportunities; the ability to test-drive a life of total independence; the

Shop New Arrival Dresses At Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Before I...

ICYMI, Nordstrom has been in the throes of its hallowed Anniversary Sale for a few weeks now, peddling discounts on coveted items in categories like home,

Compliments On Your Amazon Swimsuit Are Almost As Gratifying As H...

Thanks to a reliable flock of detail-oriented reviewers, Amazon has become the answer for nearly all of our purchasing queries. From the things you’d

A Wedding-Guest Outfit For Every Type Of Beach Destination

By now, we're all painfully aware that the final stretch of summer is upon us. But, that "it's not over yet!" mentality is contributing to a flurry of

Amazon Ups The Convenience Ante With Just-Launched Personal Shopp...

We all know that convenience is the name of the game for the Amazon. The company that pioneered “1-click” ordering and a little package of

Plus-Size Fashion

Anthropologie's Newly Launched Plus-Size Collection Just Add...

Anthropologie has long been the destination for things that are just plain pretty. The Philadelphia-based retailer and big-sister brand to Urban

BaubleBar's $10 Sale Is A Magpie's Dream Come True

For a jewelry-loving maximalists, BaubleBar’s candy-colored website is a visually stimulating thrill ride. There are so many statement-making

Staud’s Newest It Bag Is A Lunar Achievement

Ever since its launch in 2015, Staud has charmed us with their signature blend of retro glamour and of-the-moment fabrication. Whether it’s a nylon

14 College-Ready Backpacks That Get Very High Marks

Believe it or not, we’re almost in the throes of that magical season that we shopping enthusiasts refer to as “back to school.” Sure, we’re still

Dagne Dover’s Summer Sale Has Us Stockpiling Back-To-School Essen...

When it comes to a simple, chic, do-everything-and-go-everywhere bag, Dagne Dover’s stylish accessories frequently top our list — and, based on our

We're Here For Nordstrom Rack's Rivalry Clearance Sale ...

You wouldn’t be wrong in assuming that all eyes are on currently Nordstrom’s much-anticipated, actual-good-deal-ridden Anniversary Sale. We’re in

These Are The 20 Styles That Are Selling Most On Urban Outfitters...

It’s no secret that here on the shopping team, Urban Outfitters is a go-to for a surprising breadth of affordable and pleasantly off-kilter wardrobe

These High-Cut Swimsuits Will Give You Legs For Days

Every decade has its iconic swimwear style. The 1930s gave us a proto-wresting suit with full-coverage legs, knitted with a new-fangled material called

Zappos Celebrates 20 Years Of Unrelenting Customer Service With A...

It’s hard to believe that Zappos has been around for 20 years. In the grand scheme of retail, they’re newcomers (hello, Saks Fifth Avenue and

Your Hot Weather Survival Hack: Clothes That Don’t Touch Your Body

When you’re in the throes of a heat wave, there are a few options for staying comfortable: 1. Nudity. 2. Spending the day in close proximity to a body

Everything On Our Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Wish List Is Under $50

It’s here! Nordstrom’s legendary Anniversary Sale will open to the public starting at 12:30 p. m. today. For a full tantalizing week, only

What Are The Best Gym Bags For Women On The Go?

Friends, we are here to stage a gym bag intervention. Please, just put down that flimsy freebie tote that was foisted on you at that work conference five

How To Know If You'll Sweat In Your Clothes

It’s summertime and the livin’ is...too damn hot. Even though we would rather sit naked in front of the AC when temperatures hit those triple-digits,

Everlane’s “Choose What You Pay” Section Just Got Refreshed With ...

Hold on to your butts, friends. We just got wind that Everlane’s “Choose What You Pay” section has been quietly refreshed with...shoes! We spied

I'm A Fashion Writer Who Bikes To Work — & This Is What I Wear

Disclaimer! I am not an expert biker. I don’t know how to change a tire; I’ve never touched a “fixie”; I just learned about hand signals, and I am