Henri Bendel: Known for high-end bags, jewelry, gifts and accessories — and the signature brown and white stripe — Henri Bendel is hosting a summer sale in stores and online. Many items are marked up to 50 percent off, including handbags, jewelry and accessories. For example, I found a gorgeous No. 7 black quilted tote for $225 (regularly $450), signature makeup bags (above) for half off and initial key fobs for $20 (regularly $38). Many of these items are great gift ideas for your hard-to-buy-for friends. You can never go wrong with a signature makeup case from Bendel. Sale ends Aug. 31 but shop now for best selection. Henri Bendel, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta; Henribendel.com.
Simbi: Michael Stars, known for contemporary California-style clothing, has partnered with Simbi handmade accessories. The special collection of handmade clay bracelets and hair ties from Simbi will provide clean water and stable jobs in Haiti. The line can be purchased online as well as at many major surf shops, Nordstrom and Whole Foods locations.
Now through July 31 take 10 percent off at www.simbihaiti.com.
Keaton Row: Welcome to the future of online shopping. Keaton Row matches you with a virtual stylist. You connect online and tell your stylist what you're looking for and she finds it for you. Or you send her an outfit and she styles it for you by adding accessories, shoes, etc. The only fees incurred are when you buy the clothing the stylist finds for you, which are the same price as if you were to find them on your own. Otherwise it's like having a free stylist. Try it out at Keatonrow.com.
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