
Despite retailers desperate attempts at special promotions and sales, consumers are still gripping their purse strings, tightly. "Specialty retailers have been pulling out their entire bag of tricks in the desperate hope of convincing the reticent shopper to spend,”
said Catherine Sadler, president of marketing firm Catherine Sadler Group. “But, as we all know by now, it hasn’t worked."

I always knew Liv was cool. I think she's subtly channeling her
Halloween spirit here in a black-and-white bird-print blouse. With ghouls and goblins top of mind, wearing something
stylishly somber is so Fab.
Take a close look. Do you notice the subtle juxtaposition between the smooth leather and suede of these
Oscar de la Renta Leather Boots ($1,195)? This expert two-toned technique adds an exciting and elusive touch to boots.
I have lived in San Francisco for a couple years now, but I have not yet seen everything there is to be seen. While the weather is still nice, I am discovering boroughs I haven't yet trekked to. Since I'll be playing my own tour guide, I asked you to play my stylist.
I have lived in San Francisco for many years now, but I have not yet seen everything there is to be seen. While the weather is still nice, I am setting out to discover boroughs that I haven't yet trekked to. Since I'll be playing my own tour guide, can you play my stylist?