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70% off? That’s Madness

70% off Clearance Items and 20% off new arrivals … you better get ready … It’s our Midnight Madness sale!

Starting February 5th and 6th, the madness begins!  Beautiful designers from Chanel, to Louis Vuitton, to Gucci are all either 20% off or 70% off!  Seriously, is it normal for these beautiful designers so discounted?  Well, no.  That’s why it’s madness.

So … while our store aren’t actually open until midnight, they are open later than usual.  But we promise the madness part is real.  Whether you’re looking for something new for spring or a winter classic to save for November, you’ll find an unbelievable deal.  And most of all, with 70% off, we’ll be bolting for those stunning investment pieces that are calling our names.  Hang on David Yurman, I’ll see you on February 5th and 6th.

With 70% off clearance items, we’re saying goodbye to winter and hello to spring! after all…

We’re now accepting Spring Consignment!

Black Friday Countdown: 1 DAY!

Well tomorrow is the big day!  I’m happy to say my prep has gone amazingly well, but still smoothing out some of the details.  I’ve been scoping out the stores and stalking (admittedly) the STA Facebook pages for all of the newly consigned pieces.  I’ve got my heart set on some great items, and tomorrow’s my big chance!

We’ve got limited time.

The opportunity to get 50% off everything in the store only lasts from 7am to 10am!


So here’s the schedule for tomorrow:

6:00 am: Wake up
6:30 am: Grab the girls and head to Newbury St.
6:50 am: Outside STA 176 Newbury and eat a quick, energizing breakfast (yogurt?)
7:00 am: STA spree!
7:55 am: Walk to STA 219 Newbury St.
8:00 am: Shopping spree at STA 219 Newbury
8:45 am: Starbucks break (crossing fingers for no line)
9:00 am: Spree at STA 324 Newbury St.
10:00 am: Celebratory wrap-up brunch with the girls

I’ll definitely be heading back to STA on Saturday morning for free mimosas and 30%-50% off.

Black Friday’s like our birthdays, it’s a weekend-long event.

As expected, I’ve got my eye on my wish list items at each store.  While they might have already sold, I have faith that they’ll come in again.  Hey it’s the holiday season … wishes do come true.

176 Newbury: Burberry scarves spotted, Michael Kors essential wristlet, and helloooo Louis

219 Newbury: Stunning holiday dresses, calling dibs! Burberry scarf second spotting, Milly cross body, and statement necklaces galore.

324 Newbury: I see you, Tory Burch flats.  Cocktail rings, check!  And a gorgeous Jcrew flower necklace.

I may more excited on Black Friday Eve than Christmas Eve … STA knows my style better than Santa anyways.

Black Friday Countdown: 14 Days

Around the middle of November, I have a little extra spring in my step. Right around the corner is the most wonderful day of the year: Black Friday. Since the bigger retailers now start their sales on Thanksgiving night, it gives me the perfect opportunity to get my general gifts out of the way and spend the rest of the day making the world (and my closet) a more stylish place. STA always runs a big sale for a couple hours in the morning, so I’m gearing up to shop the best for less for my closet and a select number of gifts for my most fashionable friends. For the next couple of weeks, you can get the inside look at our extensive planning process!

Countdown: 14 Days…let the planning begin!

Taking on a sale of this magnitude is impossible to do alone, so I’ve enlisted the help of my best shopping buddies.

Meet the Team

Anne
Strength: Quick and efficient shopper.  Can sort through an entire store’s inventory in record time to capture the best, hidden pieces.  She knows what she does and doesn’t like and won’t waste any time over something that isn’t absolutely perfect.

Style: Classic with a touch of chic

Go-to’s: Jackets and Jewelry

Jeanne and Catherine
Strength: Two shoppers in one.  Jeanne and her sister are an inseparable pair, so we let them go do their sister takeover of STA.  With twice the eyes, twice the hands, and twice the style expertise, they are unstoppable when it comes to Black Friday.  Don’t try to battle them for a piece.  They will win.

Style: Sophisticated and trendy

Go-to’s: Shoes and Handbags

Laura
Strength: Pro gift-giver.  Laura has a knack for knowing exactly how to match personality to style, both for herself and her friends.  When I’m ready to take a breather after snagging my own pieces, I’ll definitely be going to Laura for help with picking out gifts for the rest of the girls. (And my mom on speed dial of course.)

Style: Preppy and Feminine

Go-to’s: Dresses and Tops

We’ve got a great team assembled, but it’s still essential that my black Friday execution is flawless and foolproof.  The girls agree that we’ll hit the three STA locations on Newbury street.

Route:

1)   176 Newbury St. Boston, MA

2)   219 Newbury St. Boston, MA

3)   324 Newbury St. Boston, MA

Can’t forget to factor in walking times! Calculated a 3-minute walk from STA (1) to STA (2).  6-minute walk from STA (2) to STA (3). And since I’m hoping Starbucks won’t be as crowded as usual, we’ve budgeted in a five minute coffee break in between stores two and three.

Bonus tip: We’ve already started our seasonal Black Friday work-out plan, walking two miles a day to build up our stamina for the real event.

Check back in with us next week as we tackle our closets and holiday gift lists to come up with the perfect Black Friday shopping list!

Hues of the Season: Fall 2013

Fashionistas, we all know neutral doesn’t mean boring.  This season especially, Pantone has introduced some enchanting new shades to change up your usual neutral looks.

Pantone’s new take on neutrals can turn your look from basic to fashion forward without being flashy.  The calm lush shade of deep lichen is perfect for an earthy yet edgy feel.  The smoky turbulence shade is cool yet sophisticated.  And the ever smooth and sensational shade of brown is carafe, for a classic and upscale look.

We can’t get enough of these fresh non-traditional neutrals.  Pantone also features subtle yet stunning jewel tones and vivid, upbeat brights in this season’s palate, which beautifully enhance the neutral hues.


The new neutral shades are a great way to change up your usual black, navy, brown, or khaki go-to’s.  Mix and match them together or pair them with Pantone’s Fall 2013 jewel tones and brights.  You can do just a splash of color or go all out, whatever your mood may inspire.

We love these fashionista’s color combos!  The turbulence coat with an acai pant is perfect for a cool, urban look.  Pairing carafe tights with a samba skirt perfectly embraces the warm, fall feel.  Get the rustic, yet chic, style with a deep lichen skirt and a pop of color, like a samba cross-body bag.  And finally, we are loving the layering of a lichen green jacket over a vibrant color like koi!

Get creative!  These hues can mix and match to best embrace your unique and stunning style.

~Anne, fashioniSTA

Photo Credits: polyvore.com, pantone.com, pintrest.com