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Weekly Planner

This Week's Best Shopping Deals

This week: Blush Bridal's sample sale continues, Rue plans a grand opening celebration, the details on Camilyn Beth x INfluence Style's big sale, and more.

09/30/2016 By Lana Allen

Shop Til You Drop

This Month's Can't-Miss Shopping Sales

From florals to fashion, a compilation of September's can't-miss shopping deals and sales.

09/15/2016 By Lana Allen

Shop Til You Drop

The Best Labor Day Shopping Sales

Labor Day weekend means tons of shopping sales--here's a sampling.

09/02/2016 By Style Watch Team

Retail

Visit Sarasota County Launches 'Shoptember' Promotion

Visit Sarasota County is partnering with stores and shopping districts for Shoptember, a month-long promotion intended to encourage retail business.

08/26/2016 Research by staff

Shop Til You Drop

This Week's Best Shopping Sales

The Woman's Exchange annual sale, a Bohemian Bliss pop-up at Louies Modern and more.

08/03/2016 By Alaina Upman

Platinum 100

The Platinum 100 2016: Fashion

Fashion mavens, bookmark this list for all your clothing and accessory needs.

08/01/2016

Fashion I.Q.

5 Great Fashion and Beauty Finds for August

Genius looks and loot from our fashion editor.

07/29/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Buys of Summer

8 Must-Buy Summer Essentials

Whether you enjoy relaxing traditions like sandcastles and barbecues or plan to plunge into splashy water adventures, here’s your go-to list of seasonal essentials.

06/22/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Shop Til You Drop

This Weekend's Best Shopping Deals

You won't want to miss these summer sales.

06/10/2016 By Felicity Warner

Fashion I.Q.

Four Must-Have Summer Fashion and Beauty Finds

Genius summer looks and loot from our fashion editor.

05/31/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Family Fun Guide

Great Gear for Kids

Heather Dunhill rounds up eight great finds your kids will love.

05/10/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Shop Til You Drop

This Weekend's Can't-Miss Shopping Sales

From your closet to your garden, there's a sale for everything this weekend.

04/28/2016 By Style Watch Team

Shop Til You Drop

This Weekend's Can't-Miss Shopping Sales

In the mood for some retail therapy? Don't skip these two sales.

04/14/2016 By Megan McDonald

Purchasing With Purpose

Shop for a Good Cause at Influence Style This Weekend

Influence Style, Camilyn Beth and Shannon Kirsten team up for a spring shopping soiree benefiting Selah Freedom.

03/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

Purse Power

The Right Bag Offers Style and Function

A sophisticated handbag that holds everything is a must-have for a long day.

03/14/2016 By Jackie Rogers

Shop Talk

Rue, a New Boutique, Opens on Palm Avenue

Natalie Morgan carries a tightly edited selection of hard-to-find-in-Sarasota designers in her Palm Avenue shop.

03/10/2016 By Megan McDonald

Now Ear This

Statement Earrings Make a Fashionable Comeback

Fashion editor Heather Dunhill rounds up eight pairs of earrings that are guaranteed to get noticed.

03/01/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Fashion I.Q.

4 Fashion and Beauty Trends for Spring

Fashion editor Heather Dunhill rounds up her four favorite spring fashion and beauty finds.

03/01/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Fashion I.Q.

Designer Sigrid Olsen Lands a Major Collaboration with Dillard's

See what fashion designer Sigrid Olsen has in store for her monthly collaboration with the nationwide chain.

02/05/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Fashion I.Q.

Have You Seen the Kicks at Sebago Lately?

If you haven't checked out Sebago lately then you're in for a stylish surprise.

01/28/2016 By Heather Dunhill

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