Deals & Shopping

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    Poofs, fur and Olsens

    • Here are some observations from this past week in the alternate reality called New York Fashion Week.
    February 20, 2012 at 10:49 a.m.
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    Presidents' Day sale at Ellenton

    • Ellenton Premium Outlets is offering a bunch of extra savings from Friday to Monday in honor of America's fearless leaders.
    February 16, 2012 at 2:49 p.m.
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    Get your motor running

    • If you like super-unaffordable high fashion clothing and shoes AND you like American classic car shows, has Prada got just the treat for you!
    February 7, 2012 at 11:26 a.m.
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    More H&M stores on the way

    • Cheap chic fashionistas finally got an H&M this year. By year's end, two more will open in Pinellas and Hillsborough.
    February 1, 2012 at 10:04 a.m.
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    Changes coming to BayWalk

    • The new owner of BayWalk has revealed a few of the plans he has for the struggling retail center he bought in September for $5.2 million.
    January 31, 2012 at 9:35 a.m.
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    Two FYE stores close

    • You probably didn’t notice, but the Tyrone Square Mall FYE closed this week. So did the one at Westfield Countryside in Clearwater.
    January 30, 2012 at 5:28 p.m.
    • Closings
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    Dollars and no cents

    • Dropping the 99 cent finish from most price tags is one part of a new pricing strategy JCPenney will unveil this week.
    January 25, 2012 at 11:06 a.m.
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    The casual winter turban

    • Our Deal Divas are struggling with the fashion smartness behind the turban, which is showing up in more hip online sites.
    January 25, 2012 at 11:02 a.m.
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    Another sneak peek

    • There's just over two weeks until Jason Wu for Target debuts (Feb. 5). More looks are leaking out online everyday.
    January 19, 2012 at 12:35 p.m.
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    Swimsuits already!??

    • Right when you walk in the door at Target -- BAM! -- gobs of itty bitty polka dot bikinis, not to mention a slew of sarongs and cover-ups.
    January 18, 2012 at 11:20 a.m.
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    Oh no! Zappos hacked

    • This is bad news for, oh, about 24 million customers: Zappos.com, one of our favorite online shoe retailers, was the recent victim of a cyberattack.
    January 16, 2012 at 11:42 a.m.
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    Pick the right gym

    • If you're pledging to lose some pounds this year by joining a gym, the Better Business Bureau recommends asking some questions before signing on the dotted line.
    January 12, 2012 at 11:13 a.m.
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    Wowed by Wu

    • Our Deal Divas found a sneak peek at designer Jason Wu's upcoming custom line for Target.
    January 5, 2012 at 11:46 a.m.
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    Perfect week for these boots

    • Behold these Recoil boots from Aerosoles. They're marked down from $150 to $39.99, so they were a great deal that arrived just in time for this frigid week.
    January 3, 2012 at 10:57 a.m.
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    New year, new money mantra

    • Start with this one: I am only going to spend money on things that I need — not things that I want. And we have plenty more.
    January 3, 2012 at 10:56 a.m.
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    An antidote to profanity

    • A couple of teen entrepreneurs have come up with a T-shirt that they hope will make people think before they blurt out that curse word. HUAAA? Trust us, it stands for something really cool.
    January 2, 2012 at 10:05 a.m.
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    New year, new hue

    • The bold look of orange will be the new look of 2012, style mavens say. But where to get something affordable and chic?
    December 30, 2011 at 11:57 a.m.
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    A new look at Kohl's

    • Our Deal Divas discovered great designer pieces that are swoon-worthy and won't blow your budget.
    December 28, 2011 at 1:34 p.m.
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    Flummoxed by your gadget?

    • Not to worry. A new business called GadgitKids uses those techno-savvy teens to teach older folks how to use their smart phones, pads and computers.
    December 27, 2011 at 5:02 p.m.
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    Lose a lot, save a little

    • If all of your holiday eating is weighing you down, it's time to get in shape. But before you buy a gym membership, check our guide for your exercise type to save money.
    December 26, 2011 at 1:37 p.m.