In anticipation of a flurry of upcoming November/December sales, at Shop It To Me we examined what happened last year during this busy holiday shopping season. See the stand-out stats we uncovered below:

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Friends and family sales of epic proportion have begun and we couldn’t be more excited! Enjoy 30% discounts from Nine West, 7 For All Mankind and Diesel and 70% off 7 awesome brands from Isaay.com! Stay tuned for even more sale fun in the very near future.

Any excuse to have an epic sale is fine by us. Retailers are offering some extra special discounts from now until Monday 10/8/12. Happy Columbus Day and happy shopping!

TORY BURCH

Get 25% off  sitewide with code TBFRIENDS. Exclusions apply. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

DVF

Get 30% off all full-price items with code FALL30. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

NEIMAN MARCUS

Get an extra 20% off when you buy 3+ sale items, plus free shipping with code FALLFS. Exclusions apply. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Save up to 40% off 5F Contemporary styles. Ends Sunday 10/7/12.

NINE WEST

 Get 30% off select wear now styles. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

LAST CALL by NEIMAN MARCUS

Save up to 35% off sitewide. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

CUSP by NEIMAN MARCUS

Save 40-60% off regular prices, plus 10% off 2 sale apparel items and 20% off 3 or more sale apparel items. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

CALVIN KLEIN

Get 40% off all outerwear & sweaters and 30% off shoes! Ends Monday 10/8/12.

BARE NECESSITIES

Get 25% off during the friends & family sale. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

GAP

Get 30% off your purchase with code GAPCOLOR. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

BANANA REPUBLIC

Get 30% off full-priced items with code BRPOWER at checkout. Restrictions apply. Valid 10/8/12 only.

C&C CALIFORNIA

Get 30% off sitewide with code CCCDS30. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

ANNE KLEIN

Additional 30% off sale items plus free shipping on orders over $50. Ends Tuesday 10/9/12.

YOOX.COM

Get 10% off Fall-Winter Collection on Yoox.com with code CDWA10 plus free shipping on orders over $250. Ends Sunday 10/7/12.

MAX STUDIO

Daily discounts as follows:

Oct 5: 20% off all tops with code MAXTOPS20
Oct 6: 20% off all dresses with code MAXDRESS20
Oct 7: 20% off all pants and skirts with code MAXCD20
Oct 8: 20% off entire store with code MAXALL20

VICTORIA’S SECRET

Get $15 off $100 orders, $30 off $150 orders, $75 off $250 orders and $150 off $500 orders with code FALL12. Ends Thursday 10/18/12.

CROCS

Save $10 on orders of $50 or more or save $25 on orders of $100 or more with code COLUMBUS. Ends Monday 10/8/12.

They’re back! Friends and family sales are starting to trickle in. Last year, September and October were huge months for friends and family sales, and we’re expecting the same thing this year!

Theory is offering 25% off sitewide, Last Call by Neiman Marcus is offering 30% off everything, and Brooks Brothers is having a 25% off sitewide sale. Get your codes below!

They’re back! Friends and family sales are starting to trickle in. Last year, September and October were huge months for friends and family sales, and we’re expecting the same thing this year!

Theory is offering 25% off sitewide, Last Call by Neiman Marcus is offering 30% off everything, and Brooks Brothers is having a 25% off sitewide sale. Get your codes below!
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Cute-as-can-be personal style blogger and Shop It To Me Trendsetter, Jaclyn Schler, has a keen eye for hot trends, fresh manicures and of course, shoes. Learn her time-saving tip to make mornings less stressful, how often she changes her nail color (wowza!) and where you can go to drool over her shoes daily!

Shop It To Me:  How long have you been blogging, and what inspired you to start?
Jaclyn Schler:  August 2nd was the one-year anniversary of Sharing My Sole!  I started my blog as a creative outlet to share my passion for fashion, styling and love for fabulous shoes.

SITM:  How do you normally build an outfit? Walk us through your process.
JS:  First I consider the event I am dressing for and I usually check the temperature too.  I usually build my outfit from the bottom up, meaning I like to pick out my pants, skirt or dress first, shoes and then I choose a top and accessories.  Since I have such a well-organized closet, building an outfit is usually a pretty painless process! 

SITM:  Name one fashion or beauty essential for each season that you can’t live without.
JS:  Spring – White Denim | Summer – Maxi Dresses | Fall – A boyfriend jacket | Winter – Knit tights and boots.

SITM:  Okay, spill it. Any favorite online stores?
JS:  Too many!  Nordstrom (for the free shipping!), Asos, Kate Spade, and Piperlime.

SITM:  What determines when you buy full price items vs. when you buy sale items?
JS:  It just depends on the quality, how much I love it and how often I think I will wear it or use it.  If something is a bit of a splurge, but I can’t stop thinking about it, I will purchase it.  However, if it’s something way above my price range that I can wait for, I will hold off for a deal!

SITM:  Now that you can choose to see your Shop It To Me email organized by either retailer, by clothing type or by brand, what method do you prefer/why do you shop that way?
JS:  I prefer to see my emails organized by clothing type.  If I am looking for something particular, I can go straight for that category.  It’s also nice to browse by category and see all the lovely shoes in one place.  :)

SITM:  We’re all about time-saving here at Shop It To Me. Can you share a time-saving trick that’s part of your daily routine?
JS:  I always pick out my outfit the night before in order to save time in the morning.  I lay everything out in my closet so that I can get ready and dressed quickly, while still looking sharp.

SITM:  Any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions or a fashion faux pas you want to share?
JS:  Due to a previous embarrassing stain on my shirt, I now keep a scarf in my desk drawer at all times just in case I need to cover up a spot!

SITM:  Tell us something unique to you — after all, it’s what makes you YOU!
JS:  I have an affinity for well-manicured nails and I usually paint them 2 or 3 times a week!  One little chip will bug me and I love to change the color with my mood.

SITM:  Anything else?
JS:  I’m just a fashion loving gal with big dreams and big smiles!  I love sharing my Daily Shoe pic via Twitter @sharingmysole and I hope to inspire others to dress to impress and feel good about themselves!

Also, follow Jaclyn on her blog, Facebook and Pinterest

Want to have your blog featured? Apply to become  Shop It To Me Trendsetter by emailing trendsetters@shopittome.com.

We’re thrilled that Shop It To Me was named in the shopping category of the 50 Best Websites of 2012, ”TIME’s annual salute to sites and services which can keep you entertained and informed, save you time and money — and maybe even change your life.”  We’re ecstatic and honored to be included among other sites that change the way people shop, browse, and entertain themselves.

The hard-working Shop It To Me team is celebrating with donuts, beer and smiles!

Thanks so much to the Luxury Spot‘s Bryce Gruber for pulling a few pieces from Shop It To Me for her fall trends segment on the Wendy Williams show. We were wigging out of course.

Here are some similar items:

Missoni scarves: blue ($156.99), green ($86.99) | Free People sunglasses: 3 colors available ($9.95)

If you want to find your own trendy Oxblood items in your sizes, log onto your Shop It To Me search page and type “Oxblood” or “Burgundy” items into the top search bar. Here are some gems we found via search today:

1. Chloe sunglasses $100 | 2. Pour La Victoire pumps $122.50 | 3. KORS Michael Kors pumps $87.75 | 4. A.L.C. jersey dress $116 | 5. Diane von Furstenberg sleeveless cardigan $172.50

Then, turn your hands down and give us your best “How You Doin?”

Vintage style maven and Shop It To Me Trendsetter, Chanelle Laurence, has been blogging since 19 and started her own online vintage shop, Penelope’s Vintage, with tons of on-trend gems. Learn how she builds her stellar outfits, what she spent three years flying back and forth to Asia for (it’s totally awesome), and more!

Shop It To Me:  How long have you been blogging, and what inspired you to start?
Chanelle Laurence:  I’ve actually been blogging ever since I was 19 mostly about my life and galavanting around Hollywood. In 2010 I started my online vintage clothing store, Penelope’s Vintage, and created a blog for that. After a while I was selfish and changed it to a personal style blog because I missed writing about what I like, what I’m wearing what inspires me etc.

SITM:  How do you normally build an outfit? Walk us through your process.
CL:  I take a specific item that I particularly love and build around that. I also build outfits around looks that I’m into at the moment as well, i.e. dark edgy, or elegant and put together. At the very end I add accessories and shoes accordingly (unless they are the specific item I’m into, then I will start with those).

SITM:  Name one fashion or beauty essential for each season that you can’t live without.
CL:  Summer: bronzer / high waisted shorts, Fall: bold nail polish / maxi skirts, Winter: moisturizer / oversized sweaters Spring: allergy medicine / floral prints

SITM:  Okay, spill it. Any favorite online stores?
CL:  Brandy Melville is a new favorite, I also love Solestruck and TopShop

SITM:  What determines when you buy full price items vs. when you buy sale items?
CL:  Honestly, I love a good deal so most of the time I will try to get something on sale and if not I will try to hunt down an online coupon. I usually pay full price for shoes or clothes that are under $100. I sound cheap but I love the hunt and also working retail and getting a major discount has scarred me.

SITM:  We’re all about time-saving here at Shop It To Me. Can you share a time-saving trick that’s part of your daily routine?
CL:  I wash my face while I shampoo my hair and I wash my body while I let conditioner sit in my hair. It makes me really happy every time because I feel like I’m saving a lot of time, hah!

SITM:  Any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions or a fashion faux pas you want to share?
CL:  Probably anything I wore from 2004-2007. I tried to find the ugliest most craziest items and put them in one outfit. Some were good some were bad, I liked shock value I suppose.

SITM:  Tell us something unique to you — after all, it’s what makes you YOU!
CL:  I was a back up dancer for an Taiwanese pop star for 3 years of my life, flying back and forth to Asia.

Follow Chanelle on her personal style blog, Penelope’s Vintage, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

Want to have your blog featured? Apply to become  Shop It To Me Trendsetter by emailing trendsetters@shopittome.com

See what the stylish Shop It To Me gals donned when given the challenge to create a look with a timeless basic — a plain white tee.

Vanessa (left): I went for the comfortable look accessorized with belt/watch. Favorite Sweater – Vince, La Mer watch, Zara belt, Dolce vita peep toe wedge

Ilana (right): Aqua white tee, Loehmann’s blazer, J Brand jeans, Michael Kors watch, Gap loafers

Tamra (left): This was an easy and comfortable outfit that I could walk far distances in (thanks Banana Republic ballet flats) … and hide my baby bump :)

Kelly (right): I styled my white tee from BCBG with black cuffed chinos from Gap, booties from Hive and Honey, my favorite necklace from Lulu Frost and some bangles. I like to dress up simple classic pieces with edgier accessories.

Caitlin (left): Urban Outfitters white tee, Gap jeans, J.Crew field jacket, Report booties

Maurissa (right): H&M white tee, Kate Spade necklace, Young Fabulous & Broke maxi skirt, Steve Madden boots… and a “modeling” pose gone all sorts of wrong

Natalie: White tee, skinnies, leather jacket, oxfords. Super-simple combo that never fails.

Need to refresh your basic white tees? Here are a few options we’re smitten with:

From left: Madewell tee $38.50 | Rag & Bone tee $66.50 | James Perse tee $52.50 | C&C California tee $40.60

For ways to find all of these brands and more, join Shop It To Me now!

If you spied original Bachelorette Trista Sutter on GMA dishing with her hot hubby about her pre-40 mommy makeover, we thought you’d want the skinny on the Nanette Lepore midi dress she was sporting courtesy of Shop It To Me.

Busy mom that she is, Trista scanned her Salemail and found the perfect dress for her NYC press tour. How could we not make it hers?!

If the watercolor floral print silk makes you swoon too, you can still snap it up at Shopbop, Piperlime and Bloomingdales.

Nanette Lepore Midi Dress from left: Bloomingdale’s $201.60 | Shopbop $224.00 | Piperlime $357.99