Because of the popularity of this free gift last month, starting today through 8/31, Clarins will send you their two best selling Hand Cream and Body Lotion in a Free Spa Bag Gift Set with Free Shipping on any $75 order at Clarins.com with code BODY.

While you’re there, check out their new lipstick Rouge Prodige for the ultimate French Kiss. Every week you have a chance to win the entire Rouge Prodige collection in all 16 shades!

Last year I complained about animal fur being used everywhere.  This year I’m even more appalled when I see boots covered with fur.

First of all,  no matter where the fur came from, it’s just plain ugly to have strands of hair hanging on the side of a shoe. Not sure what the designers were thinking when they came up with the idea,  maybe it’s “lots of women want to look like they’ve just escaped from the zoo”??

Secondly, if fur is the only option, can they at least dye it to a more pleasant color so it doesn’t give me the creeps?  (Hey, I’m talking about the Alexander Wang Polina Fur Ankle Boot and the Opening Ceremony Faux Fur Boot)  If I wake up in the mid of the night and see these things lying around in a corner, I’ll RUN!

Girls, if you have to have one of these, please, try the less scary versions from Louboutin and Blahnik.  Although you may still risk being sent back to the zoo, at least you’ll be recognized as an animal with more sophisticated taste

MaxMara Double Breasted Coat

Balenciaga Classic City Bag

Stella McCartney Days of the Week Knicker Box Set

Belstaff Ocelot Blouson Lady

Giorgio Armani Shearling Jacket

Dior 3 D Medium Flap Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Satin Ruffle Dress

Manolo Blahnik Jeweled Satin Pump

Alexander McQueen Ruched Hip Cap-Sleeve Dress

Bottega Veneta “The Knot” Leather Box Clutch

LUISAVIAROMA.COM is offering 10% further reduction on items already on sale with code FR10S05G.  Hurry, this offer expires in two days!

I recently bought a sale item from them and found out they not only offer free shipping, but also free return shipping. This is really something for a company based outside the US.  It so happened that I had to return the same item twice, and they paid for shipping (duty included) as well as return shipping both times, with no questions asked. Great customer service I have so say!

Due to the success we’ve had, this program will be extended.  We want to thank all of you and we hope you will continue to take advantage of our Friend Referral Program to receive the gift cards of your choice!

* If you are an existing user or have received the email invitation to the Friend Referral Program, start inviting friends NOW and save big money together.  Otherwise, to participate, set at least one price alert on the products you want to buy using our front page or the “Save to My Shopping Notes” button, and you will receive an invitation by email, subject to availability.

Become.com’s blog, Pocket Change, is a shopping blog that helps readers find whatever they need, from reviews on fashion to electronics and home design, to baby gear, pets and fitness, and even eco-friendly products. Written by more than 30 bloggers that came from all over the world, the blog gives many different perspectives on products and offers helpful advice to online shoppers everywhere.

Check out their “Carnival of Shopping” series, it’s filled with links to unique online boutiques and all the shopping blogs to meet your different needs. Another interesting category is the Top ten lists, it’ll save you the time to do research so you can actually use that time to try out the Top 12 hot Spring nail polish colors!

For this weekend Esprit has a short time promotion in the US e-shop. The Friends and Family Sale online offers a 30% discount on all full price and sale merchandise (excluding outlet styles).

The 30% discount code 6CY7SWGG is ONLY valid from May 6th to May 9th, 2010 and can be entered at the checkout in the e-shop.

Quick! YLighting is giving 35% discounts on all Flos lighting with free shipping! I’ve been eyeing the beautiful Spun Light T Table Lamp and the Glo-Ball series for years, maybe now is the time to finally own one of them.

Even when I’m not shopping for lighting, I love to spend hours browsing theYLighting store . I especially love to read the reviews under each product, seeing the different experiences people have with the lights and the creative ways the lights are being used is fascinating. From the reviews, I noticed more and more interior designers are ordering from this online store. Great, now I can get my hands on the same stuff that the designers have access to!

Splugen Brau Pendant Light

Spun Light T Table Lamp

Glo-Ball F Floor Lamp

Don’t miss this chance to grab some FINAL SALE items! Use code FR1001A to get an extra 10% discount.

While you’re there, check out the latest fashion for Men from the 2010 F/W Runway. I have to say I’m a little puzzled by look 27 from Givenchy, since when does one need to go to a Runway show to see guys wearing shorts?? Or maybe it’s the black tights he’s wearing ? Call me clueless!

Shoppureaddiction.com is a new site that offers affordable styles with the latest trends in mind. I browsed through the online shop and found everything well within my purchase power. A lanvin-looklike two tone flowy dress for $42? I can buy a dozen of these if they had them in different colors! I admit that I haven’t heard of brands like Degaine or Dex, but that also makes things fresh and interesting to look at. The handpicked collection has some serious key pieces of the season, and they come with a nice twist – a Motorcycle jacket made in soft jersey, a plaid shirt that’s body hugging …….I only wish that the site had more products for me to admire, but I guess good things take time to build

Shoppureaddiction.com currently is offering 15% off on everything with promotion code “SHOPPINGNOTES”, watch out for other promotions throughout the next two weeks!

Degaine biker jacket $192

Dex plaid button up $85

Black two-tone belted dress $42