Hantastic!

Attention all bargain shoppers!  The Ladue Merchants Winter Blow Out Finale begins today!  Twelve shops along Clayton Road will be offering merchandise at up to 75% off!  This amazing sale only takes place January 27 & 28th!  So hurry on over!

One store featured is Cha 9666 Clayton Rd 63124.  Today and tomorrow, all sale items are an additional 20% off!  (After tomorrow, the sale is still on, just without the extra discount.)  Cha has everything from funky jewelry and head bands to designer denim and shoes!  Here is a sample of what’s in store:

- Seven For All Mankind denim! That’s right friends, the sign says “70% off” add on another 20% and it comes to an outstanding 90% off regular pricing!! In retail language, that’s practically free!!  (Which is what I’ll use to try to convince Mr. M why I came home with yet another pair…..)

Top to bottom: Original Boot Cut $38.16 from $159; A Pocket $39.60 from $159; Dojo $38.16 from $159

- Lots of cute dresses and skirts!

Multi print dress $30.00 from $125.00

Long sleeve striped dress $35.84 from $64.00

Brown mini $22.80 from $95.00; Grey mini $15.60 from $65.00

- Cha had a great selection of sweaters left, plenty of time to wear them yet this spring!  Love these with leggings and boots!

Muted color sweater $68.64 from $286.00

Khaki sweater $14.40 from $60.00

Indian inspired sweater $90.72 from $378.00

- What better to go with your new sweater than some adorable outerwear?!

Mustard yellow knit hat w/ two button detail $7.92 from $33.00

Wool head wraps $5.76 from $24.00

Raspberry wool coat w/ flower $43.20 from $180.00

Now for the best part!  Shoes, shoes, shoes!!!  All sale shoes are also an additional 20% off!  Select pairs of TOMS are marked down at 70% off! Hello!!!!

Also some fabulous boots, which during this two day event are marked down to 90% off!!!

This is one HANTASTIC event that you do not want to miss!  Check out Cha in Ladue or at www.shop-cha.com Happy shopping friends!

As one of St. Louis oldest charitable institutions, The Women’s Exchange 9214 Clayton Rd  63124 has long held a place in shopper’s hearts for unbeatable quality children’s clothes.  Since 1883 this boutique and tea room has offered men and women with limited options a chance to earn an income.  For each purchase, between 70-100% of the profit will go back to the consignor who handcrafted the item.  Now is your chance to not only help someone less fortunate, but get a great deal while doing it!  The Women’s Exchange is holding their annual Winter Sale!  Prices are marked at 50%!!  Let’s start with the Children’s Boutique.  There was a wide variety of holiday wear to choose from, everything from tights to pajamas!  Here is a sample of what was available this week:

- Shop now for next Christmas!  How adorable will your little girl look in one of these?

Velvet/taffeta dress $42.00 from $84.00

Red velvet embroidered dress $44.55 from $89.00

Pink/green smocked dress $39.00 from $78.00

- Need something dapper for your little guy?  How about a warm, stylish sweater!

Scottie dog sweater $29.95 from $59.00

Taxi sweater $31.50 from $63.00

Green snowflake sweater $29.95 from $59.00

-There were lots of accessories available such as hair bows, tights, stuffed animals and hats!

Nowali scottie dog tights $10.50 from $21.00

Dark pink wool girls hat $11.50 from $23.00

Boys navy/white hat with anchor detail $16.00 from $32.00

- Even something sweet for the night before Christmas!  And so cute for pictures the next morning!

Santa nightgown $21.00 from $42.00

Boys 2 piece pjs $18.50 from $37.00

The deals didn’t stop with children’s wear!  The Women’s Exchange gift shop also had some Hantastic sale items for grown ups! Stock up now for the holidays 2012!

Bird on stand $13.50 from $27.00

Cat decoupage boxes $8.25 /each from $16.50

Amaryllis bulb set $23.00 from $46.00

Butterfly clip on ornaments $3.37/each from $6.75

Table top tree $17.00 from $34.00

Moose salt & pepper shakers $7.00 from $14.00

When you check out this fabulous sale, be sure to stop by the Tea Room and try one of their amazing menu items.  You can’t go wrong with any delicious choice!  Great food, great clothes, great gifts, great prices…it’s a Hantastic combination!

It’s been cold and wet and grey here in St. Louis.  Long winter days that have me dreaming of spring, or to be more precise, spring fashions!  Shops all around town are sprucing up their windows with displays of fun, colorful warm weather attire.  To get my fill of spring, reader Molly Ross suggested I check out Splash 8811 Ladue Rd 63124.  I am so glad I did!

The brightly lit, well laid out space in Ladue did not disappoint.  Long known for their amazing selection of swimwear, Splash opened their new shop June 2011, offering everything from shoes to denim to handbags. The staff was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.  Now to help you find a small taste of spring, let me show you some of what they had in store this week:

- Let’s start off with little black bright dresses!  Out with the dark and in with the paint box colors for 2012.  Also available in red,  this Hantastic dress was my favorite thing in the store!  Love, love the sleeves!

Emerald dress by Oliveacous $88.00

- This bright pink mini is amazing!  Paired with metallic strappy sandals, it’s even better!

Pink dress $390.00

- For an evening event, this sleeveless stunner will knock ‘em dead!

French connection sequin dress $298.00

- Splash carries a large selection of denim, including these bright Rich & Skinny pairs.

Rich & Skinny denim pink $139; red $176; blue $121

- Looking for something new to wear at the beach?  A huge selection of swimwear offers endless choices!  And don’t forget something fabulous to cover up with!

Vix tunic cover-up $157.00

-To finish off your beachy keen style, step into a pair of gorgeous sandals.  These are amazing!

Mystique flat thong sandal left $118.00; right $138.00

Now as we all know in my opinion, the best part of any chic boutique is it’s sale rack.  Hold on to your wool hats because Splash has not one, but two rooms devoted to sale items!  Friends, there are HANTASTIC bargains awaiting you here!

-Lots and lots of big name denim.  Helloooo my old friends!

J Brand dark wash $104.00 from $208.00

Seven For All Mankind $99.00 from $198.00

- Still not feeling the warmth just yet?  Laugh in the face of cold while snuggled in some fabulous outerwear!  I am crazy about the beaded belt on the top one.

Champagne/Strawberries faux leopard coat w/ beaded belt $99.00 from $165.00

Tulle red wool coat $79.00 from $110.00

- Not to be outdone by the regularly priced front room, the sale racks also offered swimwear.  Holy spandex, the choices here were amazing!  Big names like Hale Bob, Calvin Klein and Shoshanna just to name a few.

Lilly Pulitzer bikini each piece $44.00 from $68.00

Shoshanna bikini each piece $48.00 from $68.00

Vix black bikini each piece $30.00 from $40.00

- A few cover ups were spotted as well:

Ocean Breeze cover-up $36.00 from $68.00

OndaedeMar cover-up $106.00 from $212.00

Splash is back on the scene in a big way!  If you’re looking for a unique piece to wear for Spring Break or around the pool this summer, this is the place to find it!  Visit their shop in Ladue or check them out on http://facebook.com/splashstore

* If you find a Hantastic shop, let me know at hannah@hantastic.com