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Sweatshirts have long been resigned to exercising, lazy Sundays, and cold nights in, but the epitome of comfort style can also be fresh, upscale, and tongue-in-cheek feminine. The evidence? Buddy by Valen Valen, a line of fitted sweatshirts with big, ol’ teddy bears, mishmash contrast stitching, and wild, retro prints. I’ve been dreaming about getting a signature Violet Valen sweatshirt as soon as I saw the cutesy teddy face popping out of a camouflaged pocket. How often is complete adorableness at home in brazen design? The answer: in every one of the twenty-two variations of awesome sweatshirts available in the Violet Valen store, all crafted from vintage teddy bears and recycled fabrics. Plus, offered free with every purchase is a white tee featuring a print of Teddy hanging out (and looking a little glum, I admit) in (what else?) a pocket. Watch the video to see how Violet works her stuffed-animal-to-reimagined-sweatshirt magic.

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As you wrap up purchasing holiday gifts for everyone on your list- or just starting - the gratification of giving to the ones you love is always a satisfying sensation. So, to keep the good feelings rolling, we have another exceptional giveaway for you:

Eco- friendly seller- BTC Elements- is all about keeping it natural. With a variety of clothing & jewelry to pick from- the designs makes going green that much easier! One lucky Shopflick Style Scouts reader will win a pair of handmade Kris Nations Peach Drop Earrings made from recycled gold fill and vintage beads.

To win, share with us your favorite gift pick via Shopflick’s Gift Guide. Send your submission to: fingerscrossed@shopflick.com by 1/15/09.

Congrats to Ebony David who just scored a free pair of limited edition Black Sabbath Converse sneakers! Ebony shared with us her favorite cons via Barneys NY- we like!

Ok, so November wasn’t your lucky month- start December off on the right foot and enter to win an exclusive pair of The Doors converse sneakers. In honor of the band’s extraordinary legacy, Converse has released a new collection of Chuck Taylor All Star shoes including “The Unknown Soldier” inspired military-style, high-top and white low-top version featuring the logo in a unique print. Mixing music w/ fashion can be an amazing combo!

ENTER TO WIN!!!

Submit your answer to conversegiveaway@shopflick.com.

Q: What did Jim Morrison do to get banned from the Ed Sullivan Show?

***If your size is not available you will receive a Converse gift card for the value of the shoes. Giveaway deadline 12.31.08.

Going GREEN is no longer an option- but a must & we’re here to help! Shopflick offers tons of giftable green goods including luxe finds from eco-friendly designers like The Battalion, Popomomo & EcoSkin- plus a Green Gift Guide.

In addition to these one-of-a-kind finds- lucky LA gals & guys are invited to check out Green with Glamour’s 1st ever holiday shopping event. Featuring women’s & men’s fashion, furnishings and gifts from top names in eco-luxury design all at 30% off- plus 5% of every sale that evening will go to the charity of your choice. Enjoy organic wines, vegan goodies and of course… fantastic photography. And if that’s not enticing enough- how about a gift bag & complimentary valet!

The Logistics:

Thursday, December 4th from 7-11 pm.

145A N. La Brea Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90036

RSVP: rsvp@greenwithglamour.com

Just entering REVOLVEclothing feels like you’re about to participate in a glam-rock showdown. Leggings that go on for miles in retro combinations of bright hues and metallic stars and stripes, sequined tuxedo tops and shirt dresses and mini blazers that playfully suggest you take your party attire to work, and suede mini skirts with studs in geometric patterns that marry prep-school mischeviousness, 60s go-go dancer, and rock-chic. Not to mention the hot wool cocktail dresses in cool white, eye-popping gold lame everything, understated flannel tunics with cinched waists, tropical print dresses with oversized beads bordering the collar, and smatterings of fringe on dresses and biker vests. You get it. REVOLVEclothing goes for broke, both in the clothes they carry and the parties they host. Last Saturday, the Costume Dept. unveiled 6 new styles of leggings exclusive to the store; and in celebration, there were complimentary drinks, a custom scarf-making booth, a snow-cone stand, and two DJs who balanced jungle grooves with slightly inebriated sips of champagne. The message of the evening seemed to be: leggings are here to stay, but wackier versions are center stage. Consider it an audition for your next glam-rock gig. The louder the singing and the more outrageous the clothing, the likelier you are to cause a stir.

In recent weeks, Shopflick has been the beneficiary of heaps of e-love. Style chronicler FabSugar.com highlighted us in their regular lineup of Fab Sites, honing in on Shopflick’s reputation as an end-of-year oasis for unique gifts:

“Just in time for the holidays is a fun site called Shopflick.com… sure to help you find that special gift for your loved ones… Unlike most retailers, this site is community driven and features some of the best emerging talent I’ve ever seen.”

Women’s Wear Daily, that little bible of fashion, wrote an article about the special mission of Shopflick.com to bring independent designers to the forefront:

“Shopflick, which uses video to help emerging designers connect with customers, reached… more than 100,000 visitors last month.”

With emerging designers on Shopflick pitching the perfect deal—Candice Held offering free, vintage scarves, Violet Valen throwing in Buddy tees and free shipping, and Raquel Allegra rounding out the generous donations with free leather headbands—it’s no wonder! Shopflick is also proud to be mentioned on Stylephile.com, Variety Magazine’s much beloved online fashion accompaniment, in the final week before their unexpected discontinuation. To us, it’s e-fashion history; to them, just a little slice of bandwidth appreciation for Raquel Allegra’s high-end freebies.

Thanks FabSugar, WWD, and Stylephile!

Shopflick seller Violent Valen is having a party! Check out the Buddy Sweatshirt Collection Exhibit this Saturday from 7-11 in downtown L.A. Valen & BPM Magazine will present her one-of-a-kind hoodies while hubby, Stone Throw Record’s Peanut Butter Wolf, dj’s the event. Purchase one of her works of art, available exclusively on Shopflick, or watch more on Valen at her store. Just make sure to RSVP (buddybyviolet@gmail.com) for Saturday’s event!

It’s Friday night! I’d love to offer you a cold beverage, but how about a sale instead?One of Shopflick’s fav’s- Miss Misa - added two new pieces to her collection and in celebration Misa has marked both pieces 20% off for a limited time.

Emerald Green Owl Ring

Reg Price- $34

Shopflick Price- $27.00

The Double Strand Saint Necklace

Reg Price- $35

Shopflick Price- $28.00

Original designs and reasonably priced make both of these pieces perfect for gifting!

Shopflick: Get Miss Misa Saint Necklace SALE yourself!
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What’s cooler than a collectible pair of Black Sabbath Converse Sneakers? A FREE pair of Black Sabbath Converse Sneakers! Send me (courtney@shopflick.com) a picture of your FAVORITE converse. The winner will receive a new pair of shoes from the Black Sabbath collection & we’ll share your sneaker snapshot on Shopflick Style Scouts.

This fall Converse is debuting a premium inspired footwear collections that celebrate the brands connection to music & culture. A continuation of the 100^th anniversary celebration, the collections reference the brand’s undeniable influence on pop culture and music with decidedly modern styling, materials and detailing. Each of the unique styles are designed to honor the genres and movements in music and culture that have disrupted the status quo. Key collections include Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, The Doors, The Who, Ozzy, and Pink Floyd.

And first up on our giveaway list, Black Sabbath.

Inspired by the Black Sabbath metal anthem Iron Man, these Chuck Taylor All Star high top shoes have hard-core details that shout individuality. A tribute to the sound that, in the 1970s emerged and changed the music landscape forever, these shoes feature smooth, monochrome black leather uppers with metallic detailing and Sabbath-signature purple accented linings. Metalwork and hardcore buckles combined with rich black leathers give the Jack Purcell shoe version an especially industrial look and extreme attitude. Prints on the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe versions showcase iconic Black Sabbath artwork.

Can’t wait to see if you will win, purchase The Black Sabbath “We Sold Our Sole For Rock‘N’Roll” sneakers right now!

*Run dates are 10/21/08-11/21/08. A winner will be contacted within 5 days of end date via email address used to submit the photo. If your size is not available, you will receive a Converse gift card for the value of the shoes.

Another manic Monday, but don’t be sad- today marks the first (of many!) Shopflick Style Scout’s Giveaway!

To kick off the monumental event, we have a Karmaloop Exclusive FLUD Table Turns Watch ($80 value) up for grabs!

Our friends at Karmaloop hooked us up with an exclusive giveaway for one of their exclusive products- the Table Turns in Gun Metal from FLUD Watches. We feel exclusive! This watch captures the art of the DJ by slapping the object of your affection right on your wrist. The Table Turns is more than just a simple effigy, it redefines “keeping it real,” by being true to form, down to the most minute details. There are a few different variations of this watch, but we’re giving away the steel band version in Gun Metal.

To WIN tell us: “if this was a real turntable, what album would you spin?” Check out the Flud Watches’ video & leave your comment HERE to enter!

*Run dates are 10/1/08-11/1/08. A winner will be contacted within 5 days post 11/1/08 via their registered email address.

With a very healthy shopping “habit”, I have little time (or $$) left for decorating. And while I enjoy viewing, most times the art work costs way more than a new pair of heels. But Silver Lake, CA artist Deborah Samantha is here to save the day. Her pieces are beyond cute & will definitely spice up any room or office. Most of her work comes framed and at a price point you can afford (ranging $22.50-$54.00). But not only is Deborah Samantha a talented artist- she’s generous too. Right now order any Deborah Samantha item and receive 10% off! Her unique pieces are perfect for gift giving… or yourself. With an array of original photos, drawings & paintings there is something for everyone’s bare white wall needs!

The Owl Painting is one of my favs- and right now it’s only $27.00!

Shopflick: Get Owl Painting yourself!
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The first issue of Shopflick’s Newsletter- THE Score went out to subscribers.

The current issue features:

The Wardrobe Diary- Must-Have Fall Items via Shopflick including an eco-friendly, PLAID top from BTC Elements, Grey Ant Dark Denim jeans found at EVA New York Boutique, gold, Feather earrings from (our fav) BTC Elements & a BEAUTIFUL, Leather Hobo purse made by Adrienne Hero- creator of Hide Bags.

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Don’t Mind the Exchange Rate- Just because the Exchange Rate in most other countries is crushing the U.S. dollar- your Style does not have to suffer! We offer a quick glimpse of cute, international designer footwear including Chie Mihara, Spring Court, Pour La Victoire & Modern Vintage.

Every two weeks we’re sending around a new issue of THE Score: including new themes, awesome sellers & unique goods. If you want in on the update, sign up HERE