We all do it: just one pair of embossed Tory Burch booties or one sexy, slinky Vera Wang dress, and we’re out four Benjamins (and looking fabulous, by the way). But this holiday weekend, you can get major bang for your buck and walk away with a reusable organic tote bag filled with goodies from the likes of Nanette Lepore, Havaianas, Splendid, True Religion, and Rock & Republic when you shop at CUSP!

Spend $400 or more (trust us, it’s easy) during the week of August 28 - September 2 in-store or online at www.cusp.com to cash in on your free gift, available while supplies last.

Green has become the new black with the sudden storm of eco-consciousness.  Fashion has been at the forefront of the Earth friendly trend, but when the modern day shopper hears “eco-friendly boutique” it is usually images of potato sack cocktail dresses and oatmeal colored garments that come to mind.  Pivot, the West Loop gem, has turned a serious corner in environmentally friendly fashion.  Stocked with Lara Miller dresses, sweet home decor, Nicole Bridger tops, and a timelessly chic style, Pivot proves that you can still stay at the top of the style heap while staying environmentally conscious.  How do they do it? We were curious too, so for this week’s store interview our mission was to discover the key to Pivot’s stylish, eco-friendly success.

SA: What unexpected item has been flying off the shelves in your store?

Pivot: It’s hard to keep Palma Collection jewelry in stock - earrings and necklaces made from the tagua nut…very.

SA: What trends are you happy to see go?

Pivot: Shapeless, babydoll styles. I like to find classic, elegant pieces that have interesting details and that can fit into several different wardrobe styles. (We adore the Larsen Gray Zipper Dress: above, $326)

SA: If you could only chose one word to embody your store, what would it be?

Pivot: Smart.

SA: If you could recommend one item from your store to our users this season, what would it be?

Pivot: John Patrick Organic cashmere cardigan. (above, $315)

SA: If you could dress any celebrity, who would it be?

Pivot: Well, Bill Murray just came in on Saturday night and did some gift shopping, so that was fun. But if I were to dress a celebrity it would be Gwenyth Paltrow. I think she has a timeless, classic sense of style and that is what I try to portray through collections at Pivot.

It’s 100% cotton, super soft, totally cute, and goes with everything.  No, it’s not your favorite shirt, it’s Plover Organic’s stylish, sustainable home textiles.  Brighten up your home with adorable graphic prints in punchy colors from Plover’s debut Spring/Summer collection ranging from 50-80% off.  The sale begins today and runs until the merchandise is sold out.  With some of the items starting at $15, we’re guessing that wont take very long.

Visit www.ploverorganic.com for more information!

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The times are tough, the budget’s tight, and the cozy, familiar feeling of a weekend afternoon at the shops is now accompanied by a slight pang of guilt—but here’s a spree that’s definitely worth the splurge: Washington’s biggest and best high-end bargain shopping event is coming to The Galleria at Lafayette Centre on Tuesday, September 9^th!

The District Sample Sale features twenty of DC’s best boutiques—like We One You Two, Wink, Sugar, and Urban Chic—selling end-of-season styles at liquidation-level prices, with many previewing their fall/winter collections at exclusive event prices too. With cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and a raffle, there’s simply no excuse not to go shopping.

General admission is $40 to shop between the hours of 7- 9PM, while VIPs get to snag their loot (and receive an exclusive goodie bag!) between the hours of 6-7PM for $125. 100% of the proceeds go to the DC Rape Crisis Center—the only organization in DC providing support services to survivors of sexual assault and education to all age groups about the issue of sexual violence.

Visit www.districtsamplesale.com for more information.

The only thing better than going on a summer getaway is planning for your trip. But with travel becoming increasingly more complicated, packing strategically has become a requirement.  Click Here to read the latest edition of the Store Adore Shopper with our tips for travel bags and items to get you there in style—looking no further than the overhead compartment. Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 25% on every store featured!

My ideal vacation consists of sandy beaches, fruity cocktails (preferably served in hollowed out pineapples) and plenty of time allotted for decadent massages and relaxation. The term “African safari adventure” is enough to send chills of panic down my spine.

Despite my preference for Bora Bora over Botswana, I’ve found myself on a shopping safari lately as my favorite boutiques and e-commerce sites have been serving up healthy doses of animals known for roaming the wild African tundra.

I was stopped in my tracks at 3^rd Street’s Malgosia recently, delighted to discover this animal print dress by Malene Birger (on sale for $222.50). The easy-to-wear silk dress features a veritable zoo of characters with a crystal-encrusted neckline as an added bonus.

Further west on 3^rd Street, hip boutique Aero & Co has partnered with Moss Mills to offer a store-within-the-store chock full of their signature flora and fauna-inspired jewelry, belts and clothing. A recent visit yielded many must-haves including this adorable hippo pendant necklace ($109, call Aero & Co to order at 323-653-4651), which opens locket-style to reveal a secret compartment — the perfect carrying case for your favorite solid perfume.

Known for her girly crystal-encrusted cartoon cameos, Tarina Tarantino adds a taste of the exotic to her repertoire with this long gold chain necklace with elephant charms (on sale for $167.50 at 80spurple.com). The necklace stays true to Tarantino’s hallmark girly flair with a ribbon tie closure and dangling bow and pearl accents.

Dedicated to bringing its shoppers unusual finds in an easy-to-shop e-commerce site, Elsewares offers these cute-as-a-button pillows by Brooklyn-based interior designer Estela Lugo. Handmade of 100% wool felt, these decorative pillows ($65.95 each) feature lovestruck elephants, giraffes and owls and will be as big a hit with wee-ones as they are with adults.

Lighthearted Manhattan boutique Wink features this elephant pendant necklace ($98). The elephant’s trunk faces upwards, universally believed to be a symbol of good luck.

I must admit, I’m smitten, but I’m still not packing my bags for Zimbabwe anytime soon.

Store Adore Shoppers Save 20 Percent at eco-chic Green with Glamour!

Pictured Above: Box Frame Necklace by Recklace Joy (regularly $53, Store Adore price $43)

This site’s name is no oxymoron. For living, it offers upscale, high-design pieces like adorable octopus pillows screen-printed on organic linen and stuffed with a sustainable insert; chic zebra print throws made from recycled cotton; and recycled-glass serving pieces. For wearing, find a similar mix of the modern and vintage femme, from a

sexy, black 100 percent bamboo dress by Beau Soleil (the perfect travel piece) to a chain scarf top made of three vintage scarves by Super Lucky Cat, a company that repurposes previously used materials to create fabulously new designs. For giving, find the same items recategorized according to the type of gift you’re looking for (home, food, edibles), plus clever gift baskets and a few men’s pieces.

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