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Rethink Inbox. Shop Happy.

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At last, spring! After a brutal winter filled with record-breaking low temperatures and high snowfall in some areas, we bet that you’re as excited as us to welcome in warmer weather — and, of course, the wardrobe change that comes with it.

As you clean out your closet, use the Shopilly.com web app to simultaneously clean out your inbox. You can also download the Shopilly Joy of Shopping app on your iPhone to have the best of shopping at your fingertips. The app is free and designed for personalization and discovery of offers and sales at stores that you love most. Lucky Magazine recently named it one of the “13 Best Spring Cleaning Apps, Websites And Services To Get Your Space Sparkling”.

Using the app, you can easily browse your favorite Shopilly brands, like Anthropologie and Crate & Barrel. It’s like window-shopping, but all from the comfort of your phone!

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If an offer catches your eye as you’re browsing, tap on it to view the details. Sold on the offer? You can directly shop and buy from the store within the app.

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If you’re not quite ready to make a purchase, create a list within the app and save the offer for later. You can even set yourself a reminder to re-visit the offer before it expires. If you think a friend or family member might be interested in the offer, you can easily share it through email or by posting it on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Ready to get started? Download the Shopilly Joy of Shopping app for free here, and log in with your Facebook or Shopilly account. If you’re brand new to Shopilly, it takes just seconds to create a username.

If you already use the app, we’d love to hear what you think! Rate it in the iTunes App Store or use the slide-in menu in the app to send us your feedback.

Wishing you Shopilly Ever After,
the Shopilly team

Cyber Monday Deal Round-Up

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Now that you’ve had a few days to digest all of the turkey, stuffing and pie, it’s time to move on to the next order of business: taking advantage of all of the great Cyber Monday deals! There are few things we at Shopilly love more than a good sale, so we’ve rounded up some of the hottest deals from our favorite brands for you. Check them out below, and happy shopping!

Cyber Monday 2013

Aeropostale
Casual apparel brand Aeropostale is offering up to 70% off everything, plus free shipping on orders $75 and over. For the ladies, we love the delicate lace work on this peasant top, now $22.25. For the fellas, this donegal cardigan provides a lot of class for just $29.75.

Fab
“Everyday Design” retailer Fab is a great place to find inventive, quirky stocking stuffers, and right now it’s offering 30% off sitewide (note: a few brands are excluded from this promotion; see website for details). How fun are these fingerless heart gloves and triceratops cufflinks? And if you pick out $200 worth of stocking stuffers, you’ll get $30 of Fab credit to use by December 16.

REI
For the outdoor recreation buffs, REI is wishing everyone “Happy Holi-Deals!” with an extra 30% off one item at its online outlet store. Visit REI-outlet.com by 11:59 pm PST tonight to take advantage of this deal.

TUMI
If holiday travel has wreaked havoc on your luggage, fear not! TUMI is offering 30% off full price T-Tech products like this lightweight large trip packing case, originally $545 but now $381.50 with discount. You’ll also receive free shipping.

Wine.com
‘Tis the season to be merry- especially since you can save 10% on your purchase of 6 or more wines on wine.com. Mix and match your favorites and enter the promo code MAKEMERRY at checkout. If you’ve already stocked up on wine but need accessories like wine glasses or decanters, use the promo code BESANTA to save 20% on your purchase. Cheers!

Fashionbi is Helping Companies Reach Their Potentials

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Fashion digital marketing optimization are four words to describe Fashionbi, a company empowering fashion and luxury brands. In this day and age, with the social media boom, brick-and-mortar stores having to not only compete with their next door neighbors but also e-tailers on the web, and the emergence of “omni-channel” retailing, it is increasingly becoming harder and harder for brands to 1) stay afloat with their promotion goals, 2) remain up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry, and 3) track competitor performance and tactics.

That’s where Fashionbi comes in. We’ve decided to spotlight Fashionbi because we love that it is the easiest way to discover, compare, and follow facts and data in the fashion industry: a complete dream for tastemakers and marketing dynamos who converge to share and absorb knowledge and new expertise.

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Headquartered in a fashion capital? Check. The company is based in Milan, Italy but has a true global reach with team members in China, Turkey, America, and Europe. Launched in 2012, this company boasts an international team that is able to truly serve its client brands and provide the best globally-relevant luxury market and brand research to help companies establish prowess in their niches.

We identify with Fashionbi because it is the first company to specialize in digital marketing optimization for the fashion industry, similar to how Shopilly is the first optimization tool for fashionistas and shoppers. Fashionbi lets you track, compare and follow any fashion brand and helps you improve your brand performance just as Shopilly allows you to track your purchases, compare new arrivals and sales promotions, and follow your favorite retailers to help you improve and streamline your shopping experience.

Need to increase awareness for your brand, or work to solidify the associations behind your brand? Are you meaningfully tapping into social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Request information with Fashionbi today to learn more about how this company is making waves, and can help your brand make waves today too.

Follow them on Facebook and Twitter today to learn more and stay updated with the company!

Cheers to the Weekend with Kate Spade Saturday

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We can all recognize Kate Spade by its iconic colors, perfectly chic bows and polka dots, and cute taglines and phrases that bring the brand to life (live colorfully anyone?). So when Kate Spade introduced a sister brand that boasts prices that are 50% cheaper, it was no shock when all of us non-New-York-non-Japan millennium consumers flocked to the Kate Spade Saturday website to get our hands on the coveted girly sweet (but not saccharine) products.

Saturday’s represents an offshoot of the Kate Spade brand’s success, which has only been exponentially rising over the past decade. Though still upholding the signature Kate Spade design aesthetic we know and love, this line features more affordable inventory that reaches out to a younger customer with more casual and minimalist looks.

The brand has already ascended to international prominence with six permanent stores in Japan, and plans to open more in the future. More U.S. stores are also slated to open, including other New York locations as well as outposts on the West Coast. For now, customers in the U.S. can get their hands on a $70 splatter paint wallet or a $150 canary crossover dress through purchasing online or through visitng the New York pop-up shop.

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Beyond success in the Japan market, a key guerrilla marketing tactic in New York helped the brand solidify its stardom and generate buzz before announcing more store launches. A partnership with eBay to create cutting-edge window shops made Saturday’s the talk of the fashion and business world. From June to early July, “shoppable” storefront windows allowed customers to buy clothing and accessories from a catalog of 30 inventory items through a touch-screen device displayed in the windows. Passerby selected what they wanted on the screen, entered in their phone number to receive order confirmation, greeted a messenger who delivered the products within the hour to select areas for free, and payed upon delivery. Talk about truly experiencing a revolutionary brand.

Taking this a step further, Kate Spade Saturday has extended their stay at 30 Gansevoort Street in New York by building out the space behind the digital storefront. This pop-up shop will be open through October 31, with special events held every Saturday (no surprises there, but we surely approve of the weekly celebration to celebrate the brand name!)

Here are our top two favorite looks from the Kate Spade Saturday 2014 Resort Collection. Let us know which one you love more!

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This pairing screams “live colorfully” in the most subdued way possible, and that’s why we love it. A cool lavender paired with gold accent jewelry and a pastel checkered mini-skirt? Yes, yes, and yes.

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The “because we’re excited about Fall fashion” look. The combination of a simple charcoal sweater, metallic tote bag, and a soft sea-foam hue is cozy but glam. Understated, but not underwhelming.

Be sure to follow Kate Spade on Shopilly, and visit the Kate Spade Saturday website to browse through the apparel and accessories.

As always, happy shopping!

Team Shopilly

BaubleBar Offers Designer Jewelry At a Price You Can Afford

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We love beautifully curated jewelry, and we’re definitely all about affordability and convenience. That’s why we love BaubleBar, an online jewelry retailer that combines the two — designer jewelry at a low price point, all through a streamlined process for shoppers.

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Founded in 2011 by two Harvard Business School grads, BaubleBar is the #1 source for the latest jewelry styles, direct from designers. Its mission statement is to “create the ultimate source for fashion jewelry by offering unparalleled selection and shoppable style guidance, all at a guilt-free price point.” The company receives its products directly from designers, with new products introduced every Tuesday and Thursday, and new jewelry collections featured every Monday and Wednesday.

Company cofounders Daniella Yacobovsky and Amy Jain

Company cofounders Daniella Yacobovsky and Amy Jain

BaubleBar really is any shopper’s jewelry paradise. The website features a shopping environment that is a conduit for inspiration. The minimalist design gives users a chance to pore over pages and pages of unique jewelry pieces. The wide range of pieces, colors, and prices truly makes the online retailer a #1 hot spot for any specific jewelry taste or personality.

Even if you are confused or overwhelmed with all of the different options, BaubleBar offers a SWAT Stylist team and gives you the option to e-mail, call, video chat, or schedule an in-person styling consultation. In other words, convenience at its best.

Looks of the Week as chosen by BaubleBar's Fashion Editor & Fashion Director

Looks of the Week as chosen by BaubleBar’s Fashion Editor & Fashion Director also provide shoppers with inspiration to guide them through their shopping experience

Be sure to follow the brand through your Shopilly account to hear about sales and promotions at BaubleBar!

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The New Affordable Designer Collab We Love: Georgina Chapman for J.C. Penny!

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Affordable designer lines are all the rage right now, as we first saw with Prabal Gurung’s collaboration with Target in early February.

Now it’s time for us to spotlight a new affordable collaboration: Pearl for J.C. Penny by Georgina Chapman. Named after Chapman’s daughter, this collection is accessible but still glamorous with the trademark embellishments and luxe fabrics of the Marchesa label. The difference is that the garments are priced somewhere between $50-250 (aka we can own a Georgina Chapman garment without breaking the bank!)

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We have swooned over the ruffles and beaded appliqué of the Marchesa brand for practically a decade now. The designers of the high-end women’s wear line, Georgina Chapman and Keren Creaig, have dressed Hollywood stars Olivia Wilde, Sandra Bullock, Kristen Stewart, and Jennifer Lopez all the way to coveted best-dressed lists. It is such a dream come true that now women around the world can be best-dressed for their next fancy event!

The Pearl collection, which debuted in early March, features a “Pearl dress for every occasion,” including prom, holiday parties, and even garden parties. Elegant, sexy and feminine, the collection boasts bows, taffeta, and tulle galore.

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We’ll definitely be checking in to see if J.C. Penny becomes the ultimate destination for fashionistas now that romantic evening-wear dresses by this coveted designer have become a reality instead of a pure fantasy.

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Be sure to check out this “Behind the Scenes with Pearl by Georgina Chapman” video for more information about the line and the collaboration!

Until next time,
Shopilly

WE’RE LOVING PRABAL GURUNG FOR TARGET

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Screen Shot 2013-02-14 at 1.27.29 PMHappy Valentine’s Day! This year, we at Shopilly are head over heels for Target’s latest designer collaboration—a 92-piece capsule collection of oh-so-lovely dresses, colorful separates and winsome accessories by NYC designer Prabal Gurung, which launched earlier this week. Inspired by a love story, the collection, simply called “Love,” features romantic ruffles, bright, futuristic florals and sweet silhouettes for every stage in a courtship, from the Floral Crush dress to the First Date tank to the Meet the Parents skirt. What we love most? Almost everything is priced under $50 (swoon!).

The launch of the collection helped kick off New York fashion week with a glamorous, over-the-top carnival on Pier 57—complete with a merry-go-round, fortune teller and stars like Carey Mulligan, Elizabeth Olsen and Rashida Jones milling around in his chic Target threads. And while Olivia Thribly may be the official face of the campaign, a slew of other famous faces (such as Zoe Saldana, here) have already been spotted around town donning his darling designs.

Take a peek at the lookbook below, and tell us what you think of the collection. (And, if anything catches your eye—act fast! It’s almost sold out online.)

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Celebrating the Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl XLVII Champions

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After a nail-biting game, complete with a 35-minute power outage delay, an awkward Go Daddy commercial and a surprise Destiny’s Child reunion, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly pulled off a Super Bowl win against the San Francisco 49ers, 34-31.

For full disclosure, Shopilly is based in the Bay Area, and I, like most others in the area, was rooting for the 49ers. However, in the name of good sportsmanship, we want to salute the Super Bowl XLVII Champions by highlighting some bragging rights gear for those celebrating the Ravens’ win.

Nike Men's Baltimore Ravens Joe Flacco Jersey

Nike Men’s Baltimore Ravens Joe Flacco Jersey, Sports Authority, $100
Ravens QB Joe Flacco was awarded MVP honors at the conclusion of Sunday’s game. He completed 22 of 33 passes for a total of 287 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, so wear his number with pride!

Antigua Women's Baltimore Ravens Succeed Jacket

Antigua Women’s Baltimore Ravens Succeed Jacket, Sports Authority, $64.99
Stay warm during the winter-to-spring transition (which will come earlier this year, thanks to Punxsutawney Phil!) with this long-sleeve pullover fleece. The feminine cut and understated embroidered Ravens logo extend its wearability past football season.

NFL Baltimore Ravens 59Fifty Fitted Cap

NFL Baltimore Ravens 59Fifty Fitted Cap, Amazon.com, $16.40-$34.95
Showing your Ravens’ love doesn’t have to break the bank — this affordably priced fitted cap by New Era comes in 12 sizes and features two tones and an embroidered logo.

Baltimore Ravens Toddler Short Sleeve Football Jersey

Baltimore Ravens Toddler Short Sleeve Football Jersey and Pant Set, Amazon.com, $34.99
It’s never too early to create a fan, right? This jersey and pant set is perfect for a two to four year old toddler — which just so happens to also be the perfect age range to teach a toddler about the importance of team loyalty and good sportsmanship.

Lastly, did you notice Beyonce’s leather and lace mini-dress during the half-time show? She chose little-known designer Rubin Singer for the humble task of creating costumes for her and the 120 backup dancers that graced the stage during the half-time show. While Beyonce’s getup is presumably a bit too risque for everyday wear, you can draw inspiration from Mr. Singer’s design with these little black dresses:

Hope you enjoyed the game!
The Shopilly Team

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