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This weekend in Pittsburgh fashion: Children's clothes consignment sales

Written by Sara Bauknecht on .

JBF Pittsbugh

Still need to stock up on spring clothes for the kids?  Two super-sized consignment sales with all-things-kid friendly will take place this weekend in Pittsburgh. 

Shop gently used children's goods -- many 50 to 90 percent off -- at an event organized by the Pittsburgh North chapter of Just Between Friends. It's 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center. Consignors can earn 60 percent of their sales, or 70 percent if they also volunteer at the event.

 

Admission is $3 the first day and free during the weekend. Unsold items will be donated to Focus on Renewal.  Just Between Friends is a national network of consignment sales that helps parents provide for their families. 

 

Also starting Friday, stock up on maternity and children's clothes, furniture, toys, books, movies, video games and more at the Kid Mania sale at the Washington County Fairgrounds (buildings 1 and 4). Many items will be 75 to 90 percent off retail prices. Food vendors will be on site. It's 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free.

Happy shopping!

 

(Photo: Racks packed with discounted chilren's clothes at a past Just Between Friends consignment sale. Photo courtesy of Just Between Friends, Pittsburgh North chapter.)

 

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J.C. Penney amps up jewelry offerings with new Bijoux Bar

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JCP Downtown by Lana hexagon disc necklace

J.C. Penney might be floundering financially, in the wake of its $552 million net loss in the fourth quarter and the recent departure of former CEO Ron Johnson. But its fashion and beauty offerings continue to improve as the retailer adds designs by some of the industry's biggest names (Nanette Lepore, Duro Olowu and Marchesa, for example) to its inventory.

Its latest venture is an amped-up jewelry department called The Bijoux Bar, which will feature modestly priced pieces by some of the accessory world's top names, including Kara Ross, Kenneth Jay Lane and Lana Bramlette.

It rolls out in stores starting today, or shop the collections online at www.jcp.com.

Here's a a look at some pieces from the collection (Pictured above: Downtown by Lana hexagon disc necklace/J.C. Penney) ...

JCP KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane goldtone octopus ring

 KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane goldtone octopus ring.

 

JCP dom by dominique cohen charm necklace

Dom by Dominique Cohen charm necklace. 

 

JCP Rodrigo-Brave star cuff

Rodrigo-Brave star cuff.

 

JCP Diego Massimo open chain

Diego Massimo open chain necklace. 

 

JCP Telio by Doris Panos 3 piece ring set

Telio by Doris Panos three-piece ring set.

 

 

 

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Prom gown shoppers beware: Websites scam teens with fake designer dresses

Written by Sara Bauknecht on .

NBC PromScam

For many high school students, it's the most magical night of the year -- prom time!

Weeks, even months, can go into deciding on the perfect dress, the perfect hair style, the perfect nails and more.  But some scammers are out to make some fast cash off all this excitement.

According to an NBC Today news report, websites claiming to sell designer gowns are targeting prom-bound teens.  They sell the dresses for hundreds of dollars, but when teens get them, they notice the poor quality.  Some gowns even start to fall apart after little wear.

Check out the rest of the report and a video about it at www.today.com.

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