Sales & Steals: 3/12/10

This Sunday is Daylight Savings, which means we're going to *sob!* lose an hour of sleep. Console yourselves, as we plan to, with shopping!

Alloy - Ah, cheap n' chic fashions. Just the way our budget likes it! Coupon code 20DISCA will save you 20% on orders over $75. Expires 03/31/2010.

Arden B - A huge selection of spring dresses and tops is discounted 30% for a limited time. Start building your warm weather wardrobe now! Expiry unknown.

Borders - Save 30% off the list price of 1 item (for Borders Rewards members) with coupon code BSK7346U. Expires 03/15/2010.

Dunham's Sports - Swimsuit season is almost upon us... Kick your butt back into shape, and save 15% with coupon code DUNSAVE15. Ends 03/14/2010.

Lane Bryant - All you curvy fashionistas can use coupon code 025005875 to save $25 off $75, $50 off $150, or $75 off $225. Expires 03/28/2010.

Victoria's Secret - Swimsuits and push-ups and thongs, oh, my! Coupon code SPRING10 (expires 03/16/2010) cuts $15 off $100, $30 off $150, or $75 off $250.

Mantledome Clock

In the spirit of a looming Darth Vader or a flighty astronaut , the Mantledome Clock ($165) is something else, that is, it's a modern interpretation of a carriage clock. Color choice alone determines if this eccentric time keeper's claimed by the dark side or the light side((?) Ok, we're quitting it with the Star Wars allusions...). Screw snowglobes, we only need this glass dome on our mantle.

Forget Me Knot Necklace

The Forget Me Knot Ring makes tying a ribbon 'round your finger to remember something a permanent fashion accessory, but what about those of us whose fingers are already adorned? Kiel Mead's adapted the popular ring to this Forget Me Knot Necklace ($75 - $250) . While we'd love one for ourselves, the first one we buy goes to a long distance pal so she knows we're thinking about her.

Treat Fat Balm

For a lip smackin' treat, you've got to try Treat Fat Balm ($10)! Portland's awesome Treat Beauty has concocted a bigger and better balm for your pucker. It is made with 100% natural ingredients including ultra-rich shea butter and pure coconut oil to soothe and protect dry chapped lips. And it is available in three delicious flavors - Soft Candy, Lemon Drop and Orange Cream.

Doubtblush: Diamante Mouse

You may have noticed that we're hardly perpetual rays of sunshine around here, but even so, we seem to spend a lot of our time enthusing about one gewgaw or another. Doubtblush exists to make it clear that we do not, in fact, like everything.

All that glitters isn't gold... The "fake diamond" encrusted Diamante Mouse ($45) sure is sparkly, but that's about the only positive thing we could say about it. Looking over this gaudy gadget, Paris Hilton's Swarovski cell phone comes to mind, and we'd rather never have to think about that girl. Aside from the Paris association, our main gripe with this mouse is that other than the rhinestones, there's no wow factor. Just because you wield a Bedazzler, doesn't mean everything in its wake should get glitzy.

Dusty Blue Roses Dress

You are sophisticated, you are chic, and you are going to look just stunning when you waltz into that cocktail party in this Dusty Blue Roses Dress ($42). Best of all, you're going to be comfortable as this simple shift dress will actually allow you to breathe.

Cadman Workstation

If, at the end of the Ikea arrow maze, we reached the Cadman Workstation ($50-$110) instead of a vat of Swedish meatballs, we could die happy women. Despite the run of the mill office cabinetry storage, the proportions of this L-shaped unit are aesthetically pleasing, and the pale silver color (Yeah, we know it looks like white in the picture.) has a strictly modern sensibility. Powder-coated steel is definitely durable enough to survive our temper tantrums, and if we get too mad, we can just look at our cute shoes through the strong glass desktop and calm right down.

Giant Donut Cake Pan Set

This Giant Donut Cake Pan Set ($20) is like Homer Simpson's wet dream come true. Use it to create your own gigantic cake donut (ha) in any flavor you like... If anyone wants to make us one, we're partial to anything filled with chocolate or jelly. And sprinkles. Lots and lots of sprinkles.

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Ashanti Tunic

The layered, hand-woven cotton Ashanti Tunic ($103) has a simplicity that vaguely reminds us of gorgeous geisha in kimonos and Japanese design in general. Our favorite part is the sash that adds an extra level of rich layering, doubled-up and wrapped around the waist. The black slip is included, so no need to fret over the sheerness factor!

Owl Family Bamboo Mobile

How tweet (ha) is this Owl Family Bamboo Mobile ($70)? A wee family of laser cut bamboo owlies nestle together underneath a fat crescent moon, making a lovely graphic addition to any child's room. (Heck, if we're being honest, we want this in our room!)

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Eskuche 33 1/3 Headphones

The Eskuche 33 1/3 Headphones ($68) are arguably too glamorous and shiny to put back into our bag when we're done using them. We think these headphones would look just as good as a gold necklace hanging around our neck while we do our thing around town. Eskuche also audio-engineered the 33 1/3 headphones to optimize your listening experience through the left/right headphone format. In plain terms, they're optimized to kick your ears' butt, in a very good way.

Adrianna Papell Halter Dress

We're checking our mail every day for the wedding invites we know are coming - spring and summer weddings are looming, and we need an excuse to buy this exquisite Adrianna Papell Shantung Halter Dress ($178)! The brilliant jewel tone will make us feel like royalty, and while the style is simple, the unique fabric and detailing around the neckline and hem add visual interest.

Multi Row Bracelet

Want to add some island flair to your spring wardrobe? A Multi Row Bracelet ($88) is a stunning, easy way to accessorize a beachy outfit. This five-row gold-plated bracelet is shaped with glossy shells and metal discs. It has a bit of an earthy feel to it with a lot of pizazz.

Designer Duct Tape

Props to you if you actually have the skills/tools to fix everything around your house. But, if you're like the rest of us and go for the quick-fix options until you can a) afford a new one or b) figure out how to fix it properly, you may be interested to know about Designer Duct Tape ($10). It's available in wood paneling or basket weave patterns; maybe you could even craft a passable patch for your coffee table with a broken leg. (Doubtful, but worth a shot, we guess.)

Button Corset Vase

We're sure Lightenup Design would stress the green appeal of the Button Corset Vase ($390), a hand crafted natural clay piece with earth-friendly glaze. While the Brooklyn based designers behind this piece fight the good fight, this is way out of our price range and verges on vulgar. Since the ever enchanting Rachel McAdams founded Green With Glamour, the merchant of this strange item, we'll give it the benefit of the doubt. For weird fashion inspiration, tasteful punches of metallic, and obvious craftsmanship, this flashy piece gets brownie points in our book.

Amenity Hooded Towel

First and foremost, why don't adult towels come with hoods, hmm? We suppose it's ok, since there's no way we could be nearly as adorable as our little one wrapped up in this Amenity Organic Hooded Towel ($50). Swaddle your freshly bathed baby in this super soft towel after bath time; take your pick between frolicking squirrels or smiling ducklings adorning the hood.

Yves Rocher Luminelle Rouge Glossy Lipstick

If you're usually a lip gloss kind of gal, this just might be the lipstick you'll make an exception for. We picked up Yves Rocher's Rouge Glossy Lipstick in Parme scintillant ($10) on a whim, but there's no denying now that it's love. Although it's maybe a leetle more sparkly than we would ordinarily go for at work, the warm color (not 100% opaque), easy application, and yummy berry scent overcame our resistance but fast. And the packaging goes perfectly with our website.

Donut Earrings

Amy Secrest makes hip hilarious jewelry plucked from our guilty pleasure repotoire, and her Donut Earrings ($18) look delicious. Not partial to sprinkles? Don't worry, you can don four different flavors, including chocolate frosted and jelly. Dotted with pink Swarovski crystal beads, these donuts are darling.

Bionda Castana Twisted Leather High-Heel Sandals

Do we have the money for these Bionda Castana Twisted Leather High Heel Sandals ($634)? No. Do we have anywhere we could wear them on a regular basis, in order to justify the price? No. Do we still want them with an unholy, obsessive passion bordering on certifiable mania? YES. Now, if you'll excuse us, we're off to go join Unattainable Couture Shoe Addicts Anonymous.

Delia Wine Tree

What's the use of having a killer vino collection if it has to stay hidden in a cellar or dusty old wood paneled bar? With Delia's Wine Tree ($89 - 175), made of steel and finished in lacquer, you can showcase your grapes-o-plenty in either Bush (7 bottles), Tree (10 bottles), or Sequoia (17 bottles). And when your stash is running low, gasp, you could always double it up as a coat rack!

Gingham Peplum Jacket

Add a classic touch to a rather casual outfit in the Gingham Peplum Jacket ($48)! This soft knit jacket has a slim silhouette with a 3-button closure front, and it's romantic with a feminine trim - a pleated peplum waist.

Run DMC Tee

Walk this way......talk this way! The Run DMC Tee ($16) is a relaxed fit short sleeve tee that shows this fab group in all their glory. It's a great find for the vintage rap lover!

Limpet Bathtime Drinks Holder

Ahhh, bathtime! Armed with your favorite scented bubble bath, a deep conditioning mask on your hair, a mega-trashy novel, and a glass of wine, you sit back, relax.... And realize that there's nowhere to set your wine in between sips. Enter the Limpet Bathtime Drinks Holder ($15): stick the suction cup onto the tiled wall of your tub, and deposit your glass o' vino within. Now you can relax.

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Lace Camisole Bra

For all of the ladies that can't stand their bra showing...the Lace Camisole Bra ($34) is just what you need! You won't mind when this pretty lil' bra peaks out from under your blouse. This beautiful cami bra has a fully lined contour padded bra covered with soft, luxe lace! Plus lace extends up the straps for an added feminine touch.

Twinkle Living Peony Rug

Wenlan Chia has a way of making perfectly sweet pieces, and the Twinkle Living Peony Rug ($97) is no exception. Made from 100% hand tufted New Zealand wool, this soft little floral rug accents any feminine space like a dream. Part doily and part graphic garden fantasy, we're fond of this floor accessory.

Bliss Steep Clean Mattifying Moisturizer

In our ongoing quest to find a moisturizer that a) doesn't irritate our hypersensitive skin, b) doesn't make our skin oily & break out, and c) just makes our skin look brighter, smoother, and all-around better, we discovered Bliss Steep Clean Mattifying Moisturizer. ($48) A proprietary "Surplus Sebum-Seeking Smartsponge Technology" in the formula (*shrug*) soaks up oil, but only where needed, leaving the rest of your face perfectly soft and matte-but-glowing thanks to vitamins C and E. Wear it under makeup to make your powders & paints last longer, too!

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Paulita Tiered Skirt

Party in the Paulita Tiered Skirt ($475) like it's your birthday! This gorgeous mini is adorned with tiers of multicolored ruffles. It would look awesome with a tank and strappy sandals.

Surge Hybrid Solar Charger

You adore your new appendage, I mean iPhone, however, its less than stellar battery life always seems to present itself at the most inopportune times. Never again will you be trying to send a text, picture, or checking what's new on Outblush, only to discover your phone has died. The Surge Hybrid Solar Charger ($70) allows you to power up while you're on the go, as long as there's sun. And don't worry about being unable to use your hundred or so apps, its design does nothing to impede phone's functions.

Oooms Puzzleboard

Pulling triple duty in the kitchen & dining room (ok, quadruple if you count the aesthetic appeal), the Oooms Puzzleboard ($27 each) is just plain neat. Connect a few together to use as cutting boards or serving platters, or give one to each guest at a cocktail party; they can put appetizers on the board and rest a wine glass in the open nook. They're creative, useful, and beautiful - win! Made from beech wood.

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Cosabella Marseille One Piece

The quest for the sexy one piece has us thinkin' and it seems like options are everywhere. This Marseille One Piece ($168) from Cosabella is a more adult take on the monokini, leaving your back mostly open, but offering some additional coverage in front. The floral print just screams summer, and if you're as enamored with the pattern as we are, there's also a sweet pair of shorts and cover-up dress available.