I love these easy-bake headscarfs from J Crew-- they sport self-covered elastic underneath, no tying required. Check out Uma Thurman sporting hers on the beach. I can't find the scarves on the J Crew site at the moment, but I know they're still available in stores.

I was thinking about killing this blog due to benign neglect-- 3WA takes up most of my online time. But where else can I indulge my J Crew obsession?

Neiman Marcus tops the holiday cheer shipper list with free shipping at any price. Enter the promo code HOLIDAY in the promotion code box in your shopping bag during checkout. Some restrictions apply. Expires 12/13/06.



The bootie that pays homage to the red-nose reindeer: The Robeez Reindeer Bootie. Tan leather with red trim, brown textured suede skid-resistant sole. $32.










NM Exclusive Petit Fours. With three dozen of these bite-size delicious treats, there should be enough left over for guests after you get done "sampling." The intricately decorated delights arrive in a goldtone crocodile-embossed NM® gift box. 18 servings. $30.








I usually hate All Things Juicy, but these candles would make a lovely last-minute hostess gift, if your hostess is under 30 years of age. These signature scented votive candles will fill the home with the scent of passion fruit, watermelon, absolute tuberose, and vanilla crème brulée. "Burns like couture." I am unsure what this means. Perhaps the small, sputtering wail of a Chanel suit stung by an errant cigarette. $45.








The Dolmen Mini Radio, at the MoMA Store. Small in size and big on sound, this award-winning radio's front LED display changes color when tuned to AM (red) or FM (green). $48.









Isaac Mizrahi Tableware Collection. $8 - $14. Bright oversized flowers paired with solid accent dishes. Salad, dinner, dessert plates. Mugs, cereal bowls and serving dishes. All porcelain.

I have a bit of a backlog to work through, apologies for the interruption in service. So to speak.

J. Crew has extended its sale offerings. Shipping is free on purchases of $150 or more. Enter code FSZ-1206 at checkout.

Bloomingdale's is offering 20% off fashion, shoes, and accessories for women. Ends December 14th. Enter code BRIGHT at checkout.

Adrienne Vittadini's free shipping offer good on orders of $100 or more. Now through December 21, 2006. 50% off select cashmere styles. Love: Audrey Cashmere Cowlneck, half off at $124, and the Fox Collar Sweater Jacket.

Neiman Marcus: Last Call Clearance: Save an extra 30% + FREE Shipping. Now through Friday 6PM CT only. Free shipping at any price with code HOLIDAY.

The Smithsonian has an outstanding store.

Favorites:

• Mouthblown Carnivale Ring. Beads are mouthblown by Venetian artisans and hand-wired. $60.

• The selection of Science and Activity Kits is fantastic. Solve cases using forensic science! Perform over 1,500 experiments and procedures in the gaseous phases of matter and more!

• 24K Gold-infused Venetian Millefiori ("thousand flowers") Vases are mouthblown by master glass artisans on the Venetian island of Murano. $125.

Hand-sculpted Capodimonte-Style Iris Bouquet. Each of the long-stemmed irises is hand sculpted and painted by Italian artisans in the centuries-old Capodimonte tradition. Set of 6. $70.

A model Grey Woody. A replica of a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster with opening doors and hood and operable steering. $42.

Be nice, though, if they could find some room for a Menorah in the middle of all that holiday. I will never understand why stores persist with the whole "Happy Holidays!" farce when... ah fuck it.

Free shipping on every order at Saks Fifth Avenue. Use code HOLIDAY6.

Free shipping with your $100 online order at Nordstrom.com! Use code HOLIDAY06.

So massive, the site has already crashed. But here are some linkies for when it returns...

The American Museum of Natural History in New York City. One of my favorite creepy things to do was visit the Butterfly Conservatory. This year, I stalk from afar watching the Live Butterfly Web Cams. It's butterfly porn.

Anyway, shopping. Skip the jewelry; it's page after page of amber. Yawn. Actually, skip the shop entirely. Horrible design and the merchandise looks like something your 57-year-old spinster Aunt Edna with the applique reindeer acrylic sweater would buy for you. Pity, that. I'm surprised such an awesome museum has such a weak store.

So become a member instead.

December 1 - 3, 2006: Guess offers you a 30% discount online at GUESS.com. Use this discount for any purchase of full price and sale merchandise. Enter the promo code FNF30G at checkout. Restrictions apply.

Bloomingdale's has free shipping online with any order of $125 or more-- enter FS125 at checkout. Now through December 4.



Check out the Waterford Keswick Bar Set-- silverplate, four-piece set features the essentials of any well-appointed bar. Includes an ice scoop, bar knife, bottle opener and a double jigger. Elegantly gift boxed with a flocked tray for convenient storage. $50.














The charming Eccolo Address Books are exclusive to Bloomingdale's. Set of two Italian leather address books-- one labeled "Yellow Pages" and one labeled "Black Book." Hearkens back to when my telephone number began MAdison-8. $40, the pair.














Pimp yourself out like Paris with Shuga Buds, earbuds studded with red, pink, or silver Swarovski crystals. Compatible with all iPods, mp3 players, portable cd players and walkmans. $48.







Ok, let's get the cheating out of the way. This watch is outside of the price range, but was too much fun to leave out. The perfect gift for the recovering goth. Big and obnoxious (but not without a certain charm) sporting a crystal-encrusted face and stainless steel case. Quartz movement. Black leather strap. St James Round Crystal Skull Watch With Black Strap With Black Strap. $95.






Sweetie Stack Soap Gift Set by LUSH. Lush products are fresh and handmade in Canada. Get free shipping on this item when you spend $99.00 or more on all items offered by LUSH Cosmetics. Includes Honey I Washed The Kids Soap, Rock Star Soap, and I Should Coco Soap. $20






Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid. A great pan for a great price. Product Features:
• Straight-sided pan ideal for sauces; use also for stews and casseroles
• Heavy aluminum with thick bottom to heat evenly, quickly
• Anodized for hardness and stick-resistance
• Riveted, oven-safe handle is cast stainless steel, resists heat on stovetop
• Hand wash with mild detergent; made in China

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 16 inches.







The philosophy Candy Cane Suitcase includes sweet and minty bath and shower gel, body souffle, and lip shine, all in an adorable retro candy-striped tin. $38. Plus, Get $10 off any Beauty.com order of $100 or more, and a free Amazing Grace Bubble Bath ($25 value) with purchase.







The Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumping Collection from Too Faced. Enhance lips with the Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumping Collection, no doctors, needles or surgery necessary. Set includes:
• Lip Injection- a clear cosmetic lip treatment that plumps your lips.
• Lip Injection Extreme- a lip plumping serum for longer-term use.
• Lip Injection Mask- an intensive plumping lip mask.
• Lip Injection Technocolor- a tinted cosmetic lip plumping gloss.
$29.50

...of a Prada compass. I am tempted to buy this for the last guy I dated. It's not exactly a compliment, I am thinking.


• Gray plastic with signature red logo stripe.
• Tonal web strap.
• Black dial with white markers.
• Made in Italy.

Due to high demand, a customer may order no more than three units of this item every thirty days. So try to control yourselves. $95.

This Suede gallery tote, was $228.00, now $129.00.

The Juliette cotton cady dress, which I wore to my cousin's Bas Mitzvah back in May, paired with linen and python open-toed slingbacks, also from J. Crew. I carried Nan's vintage 1970s Halston python clutch, and wore coral and diamond jewelry (also raided from Nan).

Possibly my most favorite party outfit ever. Or at least neck-in-neck with the black satin cocktail dress with the diamond straps. That was the one and only dress I ever wore in a size two, which sort of elevates it in the dress hierarchy, I am embarrassed to admit. Was $265.00, now $159.00.





The Washed leather anya bag. Rumpled and luxurious, it just looks like it'd be easy to carry. Was $375.00, now $299.00.

The Cara suede and satin heels (select colors on sale), paired with lust a silk taffeta short tuxedo dress, lightweight silk taffeta with a pintucked bodice. The penultimate cocktail dress of the season.

The black-and-white retro silk organza dress, is going to be that perfect fallback dress you pull out of your closet again and again. Dressed down with a tight cashmere cardigan, dressed up with pearls.

Save $15 off orders of a $100 or more – now through December 31st. Shop over 200 brands of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, menswear, and more. Free Returns! Enter coupon code LSF1K7987 at checkout.

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Free sample of Calgon's Vanilla Swirl body Mist. While supplies last.

Free samples of Sunsilk's entire Hairapy line. Choose from Anti-Flat™, De-frizz™, Hydra TLC, Anti-Poof™, and Straighten-Up. While supplies last.

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The Susan G. Komen Foundation is giving away free Breast Self-Exam Shower Cards.

Try Try Celestial Seasonings tea. One request per household please.

Try Noxzema® Triple Clean Blackhead Cleanser with a free 1.4-ounce trial-size sample*. While supplies last.

(Sadly, all offers are US-only.)

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Neiman Marcus One Week Sale: Ends Sunday, November 26. 30-40% off previous prices. Free shipping at any price with code HOLIDAY. My favorite: Anna Sui's Velour Jacket & Jersey Dress, I am a sucker for a Peter Pan collar these days, and a velvet one thrills me unnaturally.

Anna Sui
Velour Jacket
Was: $530.00
NOW: $223.00

Anna Sui
Jersey Dress
Was: $262.00
NOW: $110.00