The ShoppingNotes blog

LUISAVIAROMA.COM is offering 10% further reduction on items already on sale with code FR10S05G.  Hurry, this offer expires in two days!

I recently bought a sale item from them and found out they not only offer free shipping, but also free return shipping. This is really something for a company based outside the US.  It so happened that I had to return the same item twice, and they paid for shipping (duty included) as well as return shipping both times, with no questions asked. Great customer service I have so say!

Last November we started our Friend Referral Program (you can get Amazon or any electronic gift cards of your choice simply by referring friends to use ShoppingNotes.com’s price alert service).  Since then many of you have helped us in spreading the word.  Dana, The Possessionista, has brought us nearly three dozens of qualified referrals with a single post in her blog.

Due to the success we’ve had, this program will be extended.  We want to thank all of you and we hope you will continue to take advantage of our Friend Referral Program to receive the gift cards of your choice!

* If you are an existing user or have received the email invitation to the Friend Referral Program, start inviting friends NOW and save big money together.  Otherwise, to participate, set at least one price alert on the products you want to buy using our front page or the “Save to My Shopping Notes” button, and you will receive an invitation by email, subject to availability.

Become.com’s blog, Pocket Change, is a shopping blog that helps readers find whatever they need, from reviews on fashion to electronics and home design, to baby gear, pets and fitness, and even eco-friendly products. Written by more than 30 bloggers that came from all over the world, the blog gives many different perspectives on products and offers helpful advice to online shoppers everywhere.

Check out their “Carnival of Shopping” series, it’s filled with links to unique online boutiques and all the shopping blogs to meet your different needs. Another interesting category is the Top ten lists, it’ll save you the time to do research so you can actually use that time to try out the Top 12 hot Spring nail polish colors!

For this weekend Esprit has a short time promotion in the US e-shop. The Friends and Family Sale online offers a 30% discount on all full price and sale merchandise (excluding outlet styles).

The 30% discount code 6CY7SWGG is ONLY valid from May 6th to May 9th, 2010 and can be entered at the checkout in the e-shop.

Last year it was python everywhere, and this year it’s fur.  Every brand is having their own version of the fox fur vest or rabbit fur jacket.  It’s getting to a point that makes me feel … uncomfortable.

I’m not a member of the PETA. I even truly admired the beautiful rabbit fur jacket from Anya Hindmarch’s 2008 F/W collection.  But this is too much, why does everyone have to sell fur all the sudden?  People don’t even bother to say “the animal died of natural causes” in the item description anymore.  

These are cute foxes we’re talking about, I can’t help thinking of their cute black eyes whenever I see yet another fur vest.  How many foxes have to die for us to look trendy? !!!

picture from National Geographic

The much anticipated Fall Dylan has arrived early!! Both new and classic silhouettes come in gorgeous dark fall colors! Don’t forget to use these coupon codes when you shop at Linea Pelle.

Use code CJLP10 to take 10% off any order at Linea Pelle

Get $15 off any order over $100 at Linea Pelle! Use code CJLP15.

Still searching for Mother’s Day Gift Ideas? There’s not much time left!  The easiest way is to get an Amazon gift card with one of three Mother’s Day designs to e-mail to mom, or print out and slip into a card.  Mom can use it to buy a Kindle and start reading the The Twilight Saga .

Everyone has a few favorites in heavy rotation: the silky, sequined, bold-print, and slouchy styles that give tailored trousers or go-to denim instant personality. Of course we’re talking about tops. And now’s never been a better time to restock your reserve of this fashion essential.

Because for the next three days Shopbop is giving you 20% off Full Priced Tops with coupon code WELOVETOPS. This offer ends Thursday, 11:59PM PST on March 12th.

I’m putting this here for those of you who’re photography enthusiasts (as for myself, I’m happy with just a basic Nikon that I bought years ago).

Starting today through Sunday night, AbesOfMaine.com will be selling the very popular D300 12.3 effective megapixel Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) for $1469, a savings of $330, plus a coupon for another $160 off (code: DS160X).

The Nikon D300 is Nikon’s most advanced DX-format digital SLR camera to date. It’s the successor to Nikon 200, featuring a new 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS Sensor, Continuous shooting at up to 6 frames-per-second, new Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System, 2 LiveView Shooting Modes and a 3.0-inch Super Density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor. (read full spec here).

I think I’m obsessed with LuxuryLink.com - since I discovered this website a week ago I’ve been checking out their vacation offers everyday and getting carried away by all these exotic destinations.

My favorite Mexico Getaway is the Aura Cozumel Resort Wyndham Grand Bay, for $664 you get

• 4 nights in a spacious guest room with 1 king or 2 queen beds, and ocean view
• All meals and snacks
• Unlimited alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
• Choice of one of the following per person
  • $100 spa credit
  • Round of golf at Cozumel Country Club, including green fee and shared cart
• Taxes & service charges

And if you’re using LuxuryLink.com for the first time, you can take $100 off your First Purchase at LuxuryLink.com with Code LUXLINK100 (Exp. 12/31/08). 

ALSO, you get FREE gift certificates with purchases of $500 or more.

So hurry and get yourself to the paradise!