RueLaLa

Personal Weakness: Shopping on RueLala.com

February 17, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife

I have a confession to make… I am addicted to Rue La La and as far as I know, there is no known cure.

Best part of my weekend? Rue La La’s Sunday Night Styleathon Boutique. It opens at 8pm EST almost every Sunday night (as far back as I can remember!) and it features some of my favorite brands, although the brand selection and item choices are different every week.

I’ve scored so many amazing items on Ruelala.com, it’s ridiculous. My latest score was a pair of Born ankle booties…

Source: rstyle.me via The Fashionable Housewife on Pinterest

They retail for $125, the cheapest I found them anywhere online for was $94.99 on 6pm.com.

So when I saw these puppies on RueLala for only $59.90, (over 50% off!) you bet your sweet bottom I grabbed them so quick, my credit card didn’t know what hit it.

I was so excited when these arrived in the mail! They are so soft, supple, sumptuous and stylish. Now if some of this darn snow would go away so I could try them out, I’d be one happy, happy girl.

I’m going to use the excuse that I bought these for myself for my birthday…. It’s next Sunday, so it counts, right?

Filed Under: Sample Sales, Shoes Shoes Shoes!, Shopping Tagged With: ankle booties, Ankle Boots, Born, Born FIna, leather boots, Rue La La, RueLaLa, Shopping

Open Your Wallets on Open Sky

October 19, 2011 By Sara Cornell

It seems that membership only shopping clubs are all the rage, and it’s hard to quibble with some of the fantastic discounts you can find on merchandise that you may (or may not!) need. The newest entrant into the “We Want your Dollars” club is Open Sky, an invitation only, membership required shopping club whose spin is celebrity endorsements. But wait, you say…what about all the celebrity endorsed clubs already out there? Well, on Open Sky, you log in and choose a la carte which celebs or product categories most interest you or most satisfy your shopping black hole.

According to their web site, ”…on OpenSky, you create your own experience. You decide, based on your personal interests and passions, which people to connect with—we like to call them “curators.” They’re a growing group of tastemakers and experts who are deeply passionate about what they do and what they love. They curate the shopping experience for you, but you handpick your team of curators. You become the center of YOUR experience. OpenSky gives you the “benefits” of traditional shopping (great prices, efficient delivery), some they don’t (extraordinary and unexpected things from people all over the world, amazing customer service, friendly return policies) and some they will never be able to (an experience that’s personal and designed by you).”

Sounds pretty good for what really boils down to a more customized Rue La La or Gilt Groupe. I’ve been receiving the Open Sky emails for about a week now and the merchandise is familiar and the prices better than retail. It is interesting to see what the “curators” choose to promote, but so far I’m not overly impressed, nor have I purchased anything. If you are interested you can log on to OpenSky.com to see what’s going on.

We’re always curious to know what our readers get excited about, so if you have tried Open Sky or another membership shopping site, leave a comment and tell us about it.

Filed Under: Fashion Advice, Shopping Tagged With: Celebrity Fashion, Deals, Membership Shopping Sites, Open Sky, Opensky.com, RueLaLa, Shopping

Scored: Kork-Ease Avis Mid Boots on Rue La La

October 5, 2011 By The Fashionable Housewife

I just LOVE Rue La La! I scored Kork-Ease ‘Avis’ Boots for $89.90 that retail for $200! (Seriously… check them out full price at OnlineShoes.com)

Here is a screenshot from RueLaLa right before I checked out!

I got size 8. I normally wear size 7.5 but I have a pair of Kork-Ease Kayla Motorcycle boots in a size 8 and they fit me perfect so I’m hoping that the Avis boot fits similarly.

Aren’t they just gorgeous???

Thanks to the Rue30 I didn’t have to pay for shipping either!!!! Have you heard about the Rue30 yet? Essentially what happens is, you Join Rue La La, place an order and pay $9.95 for shipping (regardless of order size or amount). THEN, any additional order you make for the following 30 days ships ABSOLUTELY FREE!!

Yeah, I know… it’s totally awesome, right?! We are so freaking excited about the Rue30 that we are giving our readers a chance to win a $100 credit to Rue La La so they can try out the Rue30 themselves and experience the epic awesomeness that is Rue La La.

Enter The Giveaway >>

* Rue La La provided store credits to me (The Fashionable Housewife) in exchange for posting about the Rue 30 and holding a giveaway for the readers of this blog. This does not effect our opinion of Rue La La in any way. We only write about companies and websites that we personally like and use. Period.

Filed Under: Sample Sales, Shopping Tagged With: Ankle Boots, Boots, Fall Fashion, Fall fashion 2011, Free Shipping, Kork-Ease, Kork-Ease Avis, mid boots, mid shaft boot, motorcycle boots, Rue La La, Rue30, RueLaLa, RueLaLa.com

The Rue 30 Is Freaking Awesome! CLOSED

September 22, 2011 By The Fashionable Housewife

Okay so you all know that my favorite sample sale site is Rue La La. They have the best selection, the best prices and the fastest shipping time, hands-down. Well they have just made things even sweeter with their NEW “Rue 30″ deal.

The Rue 30 is just this: Make a purchase on Rue La La and pay the flat rate fee of $9.95 for shipping and handling. Then, anything you purchase within 30 day of that ships absolutely FREE!!!!!! Yeah, you read that right ladies!! Isn’t that awesome?!!

So if you are a shopaholic like me and shop on Rue La La way more often than you should, then this deal is like awesomeness with a cherry on top. You can save literally hundreds of dollars with the Rue 30 because you can order as many things, as many times as you want within those 30 days and everything still ships for free. If that doesn’t encourage you to do ALL your Christmas shopping on Rue La La, then I don’t know what will!!

I decided to test out the new Rue 30 and my first purchase was from the Betsy Johnson Boutique because seriously, she’s just the coolest designer EVER. I love EVERYTHING she designs… So I got a Betsey Johnson Military Ruffle Raincoat in Olive for $99.90 (Originally $260.00) and a Betsey Johnson Charcoal Asymmetrical Hooded Coat in Grey for $109.90 (Originally $240.00). Both jackets are absolutely GORGEOUS and I can’t wait to wear them! I also snagged a Splendid Military Pocket Skirt in Olive that was only $19.90 (Originally $60.00).

Here’s what I purchased:

Betsey Johnson Charcoal Asymmetrical Hooded Coat

And I paid just $9.95 for shipping that entire order. Now, everything I buy for the next 30 days will ship for FREE! I’ll let you know what else I can snag. I am super excited to add to my Fall wardrobe this year because I’ve had 2 kids and let’s face it… I can’t fit into my size 2 jeans anymore…. So this Mama needs a few new Fall items that I won’t look like I was poured into. Because that’s just NOT a good look for anyone…………

Oh yeah and guess what else? YOU get a chance to win $100 credit to Rue La La!

To enter, leave a comment on this post and answer the following question….

TO ENTER

Mandatory Entry:

leave a comment on this post and tell me what are your top 3 favorite items for Fall that you plan on purchasing with your $100 Rue La La credit if you win?

Extra Optional Entries: (Leave 1 comment for each extra entry.)

1 Entry:

@thehousewife

(include your Twitter name in comment!)

1 Entry:

@RueLaLa

(include your Twitter name in comment!)

1 Entry:

I just entered to win $100 credit to @RueLaLa from @TheHousewife http://bit.ly/RUE-30 #GIVEAWAY

1 Entry: Become a fan of RueLaLa on Facebook
1 Entry: Become a fan of The Fashionable Housewife on Facebook
1 Entry: Become a fan of The Fashionable Bambino on Facebook
1 Entry: Become a fan of The Fashionable Gal on Facebook
1 Entry: Become a fan of The Fashionable Plate on Facebook
1 Entry: Subscribe To The Fashionable Housewife RSS Feed
1 Entry: Sign up for our NEW Email Newsletter
1 Entry: JOIN RUE LA LA through this link: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/thehousewife if you aren’t already a member.

5 Entries: Enter one of our other Giveaways (5 entries per additional giveaway entered.)
5 Entries: Share a link to this giveaway on your Facebook wall. (Leave comment with link back to your Facebook profile. Must have more than 50 friends!)
10 Entries: Post about this contest on your own Blog and link back to this post (http://bit.ly/RUE-30) and http://www.ruelala.com/invite/thehousewife.

Note: You must leave 1 comment per entry. Extra entries will NOT be counted unless you leave a NEW comment for each one (not a reply).

Details

Contest runs from Sept 22 till Oct 9th 2011. Last chance to enter is OCTOBER 9th at 11:59pm ET Winner will be chosen with Random.org and notified by email within 7-14 days of contest end and asked for full name, address and phone number (for shipping purposes). If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email!

Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US only.

Prize will be provided in the form or credits directly placed into your personal Rue La La account. We will of course make sure all prizes are fulfilled, but we are not responsible for fulfillment, nor for missing or damaged prizes.

The prize or prizes have been provided by the company and not myself. If you are the winner of this giveaway and you do not receive your item within approx 8 weeks of sending us your mailing address, please email us and let us know.

* Rue La La provided store credits to me (The Fashionable Housewife) in exchange for posting about the Rue 30 and holding this giveaway for the readers of this blog. This does not effect our opinion of Rue La La in any way. We only write about companies and websites that we personally like and use. Period.

Filed Under: Giveaways, Sample Sales Tagged With: Contest, Giveaway, Rue 30, Rue La La, RueLaLa, RueLaLa.com, Sample Sale, Sweepstakes

Join RueLaLa For Discounts on Designer Brands

May 28, 2011 By The Fashionable Housewife

Are you a member of RueLala yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! You can get deals and steals on brands you’d never think you could afford. A great place to get great gifts for dad for this upcoming Father’s Day!

What is RueLaLa?

RueLaLa is an exclusive, invitation-only online destination connecting consumers to that which only fashion insiders used to be privy to. The site features up to two new private sale boutiques a day, each open for just a brief window of time. Boutiques offer members access to current season merchandise from a mix of fashion and lifestyle brands that range from super premium labels to more mainstream must-haves at discounts of 30% to 80% below retail.

RueLaLa is accessible through membership only. Membership is free but available through invitation-only.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN through The Fashionable Housewife or enter this email address as your special key to get in: sarah@thefashionablehousewife.com

Filed Under: Sample Sales Tagged With: Father's Day, Gift Ideas, Rue La La, RueLaLa

On RueLaLa Today: Betsey Johnson

July 9, 2010 By Lucie Amberg

It’s Betsey Johnson day at RueLaLa again, and that’s one boutique I always keep an eye out for.

Of course, Betsey is known for her outrageous sensibility, but in actuality her dress silhouettes are quite classic. She creates her signature edge by using unexpected fabrics and details, which keeps the look fresh, modern, and fun. Fashion that doesn’t take itself too seriously always makes me smile…

For example, I’d love to see this great Betsey Johnson dress

paired with a boyfriend blazer.

And this one

with a timeless, girly cardigan and strappy heels.

Over the last couple of years, I’ve been so into dresses that I now have enough to outfit a girls’ finishing school- which means I’ll be holding back today. But I’m crossing my fingers that some of her fabulous legwear will be part of the boutique, and if so, I’ll snatch it up. Sassy, sheer tights are just the thing during early fall, before the temperatures catch up with the styles. With any luck, you’ll see me sporting some Betsey legs in October!

Lucie Amberg is also a contributor to Powder Room Graffiti.

Filed Under: Accessories, Affordable Fashion, Dresses & Skirts, Fall Fashion Tagged With: Betsey Johnson, Deals, Dresses & Skirts, legwear, lucie, RueLaLa, Sample Sales, tights

Naot Comfortable Summer Shoes on Rue La La

July 5, 2010 By The Fashionable Housewife

Drop everything and join RueLaLa.com right now so you can grab a pair of super comfy Naot shoes for 50% off retail! Sandals starting around $59! Fabulous styles with unsurpassed comfort. And don’t even get me started on the supple Italian leather. These shoes are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

The sale starts TODAY at 11am ET so join RueLaLa.com and start shopping!

Read our reviews of Naot Shoes.