Last Forever 21 dress I’m going to drool over today, I swear.

It’s called the Cora Strapless Dress and it’s well-structured, form-fitting and glorious:

If you don’t know me personally, you probably don’t understand the significance of the name Cora to me and my sisters…but if you do: how crazy is it that this dress is called the Cora dress???

We love Coras in every way, shape, and form…dresses and otherwise.

“COOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEY!”

My latest fashion obsession: tiered ruffle tops.

For example, check out this adorable Forever 21 top for $19.80:

Try to imagine the above top without the hideous Michael Jackson hat…

Or this amazing Gap shirt, (which I actually own and wear to death) that’s now on sale for $19.99 (I bought it full price…grrrr.):

Yo me gusta ruffles!!!

(That’s pretty much the only Spanish I know…)

So, here’s the black Pencey dress with ostrich feather trim I saw in December’s IN STYLE for $533:

I think we can all agree that the plain body of the dress paired with a bit of feather hem is a cute concept, no?

Sticking with that cute concept…

Here’s the black dress with feather trim I found on Forever 21’s website….for $27.80:

I rest my case.

Forever 21’s wins because it’s cute AND it doesn’t remind us of a french maid halloween costume.

DailyCandy must have heard my pleas for sample sales.

Kinda…

Apparently, according to DailyCandy there are some high-end boutiques offering supposed “Sample Sales” this weekend.

I was so excited when I read the subject line, that I opened up my DailyCandy email (which, I honestly usually delete).

I read the email but, was disappointed to realize it’s some random promotion where if you bring in a print-out of your DailyCandy email the stores will give you UP TO 30% off.  (wtf?) 

Oh, DailyCandy Miami…we heart you, but you have so much to learn. 

Getting 30% knocked off of full price b/c you printed some email is NOT a sample sale…it’s just a random promotional sale…and not even a very good one at that.

Next time, please don’t use the sacred term SAMPLE SALE in vain.  Thankssssss.

**Sigh.**

I guess at least they’re making an effort…it’s hard in this city to find anything that even vaguely resembles a sample sale…at least they tried.

We’ll pass along the information anyway…I copy/pasted this from their email just so I can say I told you guys about it…but…eh…doesn’t really excite me as much as a real, good ole NYC sample sale would.

The rules:
1. The sale starts today and ends Monday, December 22.
2. To get the savings, take a copy of this e-mail to the boutiques.  (I

What: Jenna White
Why: Handbags (Foley & Corinna, Rebecca Minkoff), clothes (Geren Ford, MK2K), and everything in between is 30 percent off.
Where: 7301 SW 57th Ct., ste. 110, South Miami (305-669-5940).

What: Lounge
Why: Thirty percent off homewares, shoes, art, and lovely labeled fashion for ladies and gents.
Where: 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura Mall (305-936-9800).

What: Oyuki
Why: New faves like Soho de Luxe, Forte Forte, and Carolina K all 30 percent off.
Where: 7418 Biscayne Blvd., Upper East Side (305-403-1500).

Yes, the name of this amazing Mary Brickell Village restaurant is quite a mouthful.

But, Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita is like a serious religious experience for the frugal yet fabulous diner.

I had a holiday luncheon there this afternoon with about 5 co-workers.

Get this:  your meal is either $18 or $23, depending on which entree you get…this goes for lunch or dinner.  And every single meal comes with one of the FREAKING INSANELY CREATIVE AND DELICIOUS appetizers.

Want to cry??  The desserts are all $2.50 a piece.  You could try every single one on the menu for $10.

We didn’t have any wine because it was a biz lunch, but I scoped out the wine menu for all of you little lushies…you can get a freaking entire bottle of wine for $13!!!!!  Are you kidding me???  No!!

I had the asian vegetable spring rolls for the appetizer and the mushroom gnocchi for my entree.  I also sampled everyone else’s appetizers because they’re big enough to share.  I AM OBSESSED WITH the eggplant, the gazpacho soup, the baby spinach salad and the spring rolls. 

I seriously got home after work and told everyone I saw in my building about my obscenely glorious lunch.

GO. THERE. NOW. 

I seroiusly considered going back there for dinner tonight just because it was that good and that affordable. 

The only reason I didn’t was because I want to fit into my clothes.

Best restaurant I’ve been to in Miami in quite a long time.  I am still in disbelief about how good it was, how much food you get, and how reasonably priced it all was.

Hell, the food was so good…if you take me there, you can call me Lolita or whatever the hell you want!

Want more??  There’s a little sandwich/coffee shop attached if you want to grab a quick bite.

There’s even a cute little bar area!!!

We’re in looooooooooooove!!! 

Everything at Revolve Clothing is 33% off.

Cosabella, Hanky Panky, JET Tees, LaRock, Mackage, Rebecca Taylor, and more!!!

Everything is on sale!!

Thanks to one of our fantab readers for laying this sale on us. Thanks for more tempting sales to resist