Countdown to Black Friday: $3 Appliances @ Target?! "Oh My!"

Word is that Target will offer crazy bargains the day after Thanksgiving including 50% off clothes & toys, major deals on HD TVs & even $3 appliances! (I wonder if we're talking about a cheap toaster here or a high-end mixer) Either way it's pocket change, literally.

Target will announce all Black Friday deals on the retailer's website on Nov. 24th.

Conspicuous Consumption: The World's First $1 Billion Home

Some say, "if you've got it, flaunt it" or more recently, "it ain't trickin' if you've got it." But others are outraged that India's richest man has built the world's most expensive home just miles away from the extremely poverty-stricken areas of Mumbai.

Mukesh Ambani, his wife & their 3 children will soon move into this 37,000 sq foot home which includes a 27-story monolithic structure complete with three helipads, a health club, dance studio, ballroom, 50-seat movie theater and underground parking lot for 160 cars.


What do you think? Is it his prerogative, somewhat obnoxious or downright obscene?

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Hermès Kelly Bag Giveaway

If you don't mind adding to the clutter in your daily email inbox, enter to win your very own Hermès Kelly in THIS Fabsugar/Rachel Zoe giveaway. Hey, what's a few more junk/spam emails if you're the lucky one to walk away with this haute bag. I'd put up with a lot more to get my hands on a free designer handbag. No purchase is necessary & the deadline to throw your name in the "bag" is Nov. 15th. Good luck!

ATL! Save the Date: 12.5.10

My latest Heiress Apparel creations will be on sale at An Opulent Affair's 2010 Holiday Event Expo. Not in ATL? No worries...visit my Etsy page. Check back next month for new pieces just in time for the holidays. Custom orders are also available. There's nothing better than a one-of-a-kind gift! You'll never have to worry about copycats :-)

Urbanista D.O.T.D. (Chicago edition) = FREE Burrito Beach!

This Gives Gold-Digging a New Meaning!

Trimming the Fat: How to Save $$$ at Starbucks

We've all heard about how the "latte factor" eats away at our discretionary funds. Check out this article to discover new ways to reduce the cost of your Starbucks habit.

15% Off Piperlime *TODAY ONLY*

Click HERE to start shopping!

Urbanista D.O.T.D. = Marc by Marc Jacobs

During my routine online window shopping, I came across THIS little gem that's PERFECT for fall! Remember Urban Heiress Commandment #7...NEVER pay full price :-)

P.S. Receive free shipping during the entire month of September w/ promo code: NMSEPT

Jezebel Mag Hosts a Fashion Swap/Meet

In an effort to include everyone in the NY Fashion Week frenzy, Jezebel is hosting a "closet swap" event since most of us aren't able to buy the high-priced frocks that will grace the runways. If you're in Big Apple check out Jezebel Fashion Swap Meet for free drinks & free clothes!

Trade in at least one wearable item — clothes, shoes, accessories — and walk out with something new-to-you. The more you bring, the merrier the rummaging! (And the more the environment will love you for it.)

When: Tuesday, September 14 7-10 pm
Where: Gawker Media roofdeck, 210 Elizabeth Street, 4th Floor

Bonus: The first 100 to arrive get a nifty tote for carrying home your loot.

Get more deets here.

Designer Isabel Toledo Debuts Affordable Collection for Payless

Designer Isabel Toledo turned urbanista heads everywhere when First Lady Michelle Obama wore one of her ensembles to President Obama's Inauguration. Now Toledo is has teamed with Payless to create an affordable shoe line for the fall. Nothing is priced over $60.

Visit your closest Payless or shop online.

Anna Wintour Wants YOU to Come to the Party: FNO Takes Over the Globe TOMORROW!

The biggest event in fashion, Fashion's Night Out, invades the world tomorrow! Of course the epicenter will be in THE fashion capitol, NYC. However, there will be fabulous events ALL over the world to celebrate our passion for fashion.

Fashion’s Night Out is an initiative to celebrate fashion and boost the retail industry. FNO was launched in 2009 by Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and NYC & Company in response to the global economic downturn. This year’s event kicked off with the largest public fashion show in New York City history at the new Lincoln Center earlier this week & featured approximately 200 models. Check out the entire show below:



CBS takes viewers behind the scenes in a primetime special: “FASHION’S NIGHT OUT 2010” that will air on Tuesday, September 14, 10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT on CBS & hosted by Emmy Award Winner Neil Patrick Harris. Peep this CBS clip below of Macy's CEO discussing the purpose & importance of FNO:



If you're in NYC check out the endless list of parties & events HERE. If you're outside of NYC find out about the festivities in your area HERE.

Don't forget to buy your FNO tee!