Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 21:50:54 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:50:54 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Tanning-Mom-Inspires-Tanorexic-Doll-150621205.html Tue, 08 May 2012 12:58:30 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Tanning-Mom-Tanorexic-Doll.jpg
Thanks to an Oxford-based company, the New Jersey mom accused of child tanning abuse is still riding her 15-minutes-of-fame wave. Now she's inspired the Tanorexic doll.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/How-to-Get-Kate-Middletons-Classic-Style/111289184 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:07:37 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/kate-william-kiss.jpg
It's been a year since Prince William and Kate Middleton were wed. Kate's outfits are obsessed-over and copied perhaps more than any other international celebrity. See how you can pick up some some of her style on this side of the pond.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Artist-Force-Fed-Injected-at-Cosmetics-Store-in-Protest-Against-Animal-Testing--148752575.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:12:09 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/AnimalTests.jpg
A 24-year-old woman was restrained and tormented in the store window display of a flagship cosmetics store in London to highlight the abuses of common animal testing practices.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Peter-Soms-Top-Spring-Trend_-Bold-Florals/145167175 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:33:53 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/bold+florals.jpg
The designer shows how to make the most of this eye-catching look for the season.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-First-Look-Alberta-Ferretti-Macys-Impulse--143582366.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:52:49 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/alberta+macys.jpg
The Italian designer's capsule collection for Macy's is set to debut April 17.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-Designers-Create-Custom-Totes-for-You-Cant-Fake-Fashion-142960905.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:30:19 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/designer+totes.jpg
75 one-of-a-kind totes will be going on sale on eBay at 11 a.m. as part of an effort by eBay and the CFDA to raise awareness around counterfeits. Here, our top 20.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-18-Spring-Essentials-to-Wear-Right-Now-142670126.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:52:01 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/spring+essentials.jpg
From explosive floral prints to dresses with collars, here are 18 spring essentials to add to your spring wardrobe.

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The PEZ Visitor Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/No-Revealing-Dresses-for-Prom-in-Southington-142326685.html Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:06:07 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/dresses.jpg
And the shoes must stay on for the whole dance.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Romney-Doll-Takes-the-Lead-141796973.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:50:31 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/MittActionFigure.jpg
One 1 person has bought the Newt Gingrich doll.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Bethel-Candle-Company-Makes-Oscar-Splash-140891393.html Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:57:14 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Oscars_Siskel_2012_8.jpg
Bite-Lite candles, made in Bethel, make a swag splash!

Photo Credit: Amie Hana Photography

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-NATL-The-Wildest-Shoes-on-the-Fashion-Week-Runways-138948549.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:50:15 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/edt-138910556.jpg
Up close and personal with the most spectacular footwear on the Fashion Week catwalks.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Painting-Penguins-138487994.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:30:28 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Paintingbypenguins.jpg
Works of arts by the penguins are now available.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Photos-Consumer-Electronics-2012-137024558.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:31:00 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/CES-Gadgets-P5.jpg
The International CES is the world's largest consumer technology trade show, and features more than 2,700 exhibitors.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/How-to-Return-a-Gift/136138613 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:18:24 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/generid-gift-wrap.jpg
With the holidays over, what should you do with all those unwanted presents? We show you the do's — and don'ts — of returning and regifting presents.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Pamper-Your-Pooch-This-Holiday-Season/135538973 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:20:29 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/holiday-photos-121411.jpg
From warm coats to luxe leashes and more, NBC's Joelle Garguilo takes a look at the ultimate presents you can give to your pooch.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Holiday-Gifts-for-Movie-Fans-133821058.html Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:29:39 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/harrypottermoviethumb.jpg
This Holiday season, make sure you go that extra mile to impress the movie buff in your life.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Mens-Gifts-Under-$50/135432893 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:30:41 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/present02.jpg
Take a look at a selection of gifts for your man, all under $50.

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Not sure what to buy the kids? Problem solved! Here are some of the hottest toys available this holiday season.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/NATL-Best-Holiday-Splurge-Gifts-133692543.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:54:46 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/neiman-thumb.jpg
Get ready to do some millionaire shopping with a look at the best splurge gifts to buy this holiday season.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Free-Holiday-Shipping-Has-Strings-Attached/134729698 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:31:41 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/247*120/shop-guide.jpg
Does the promise of free shipping make you actually spend more than you planned on?

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Tips-for-Online-Shopping-on-Cyber-Monday-134591623.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:18:48 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/107176992.jpg
Over the past year, the state Department of Consumer Protection has received dozens of complaints about Internet sales.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Black-Friday-134474788.html Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:02:22 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/shop+thumb.jpg
Shoppers across the country began lining up days before doors opened on Black Friday.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/NATL-Woman-Pepper-Sprays-Black-Friday-Shoppers--134486528.html Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:53:12 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/black+friday+deals.jpg
Black Friday is no joke.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/NATL-DFW-Black-Friday-Survival-Guide-134464383.html Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:04:03 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Black-Friday-107158034.jpg
Need to know how to survive the most brutal shopping day of the year? Read on.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Cabelas-Black-Friday-Freebie----a-Gun-134409808.html Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:10:28 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Cabelas+gun.jpg
There will also be several gift card.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/The-Twilight-Cast-on-Gift-Giving/134060683 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:41:12 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/twilight-trio.jpg
What gifts have been the most memorable for "Twilight" cast members Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson?

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Hottest-Gifts-This-Year.html Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:33:23 -0400 iPhone 4s: The latest version of the now iconic iPhone, now with a voice-activated personal assistant, charmingly named Siri. Perfect for: Anyone from your 88-year-old grandmother to your 13-year-old son. The iPhone has universal appeal because it is so easy to use. Find it: apple.com, $199 with 2-year contract on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint. ]]> http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/iphone4s-sale-P1.jpg iPhone 4s: The latest version of the now iconic iPhone, now with a voice-activated personal assistant, charmingly named Siri. Perfect for: Anyone from your 88-year-old grandmother to your 13-year-old son. The iPhone has universal appeal because it is so easy to use. Find it: apple.com, $199 with 2-year contract on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint. ]]>
Here's what we expect to be the hottest gifts of 2011. Go shopping now .

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Black-Friday-Secrets-Shopping-Holiday-134351218.html Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:46:45 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/black-friday1.jpg
Not all of the doorbuster bargains on Black Friday are as good as they seem.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Black-Friday-Shopping-Tips/134335693 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:56:27 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/shopper1.jpg
Style's "How Do I Look?" host Jeannie Mai gives three tips for looking chic while braving the all-night shopping crowds.

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To date, the only Carlo Pazolini stores open in the United States are in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Gamers-Get-Ready_-Holiday-Rush-Begins/130526748 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:46:33 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/f1-gamer-videogame.jpg
Game guru Marcus Beer have some advice when it comes to the holiday rush.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Layaway-Is-Popular-This-Christmas-133836203.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:21:39 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Walmart+Layawy.jpg
Just be sure to check the guidelines, because some companies charge fees.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Eco-Fashion-with-Maria-Cornejo/111675154 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:52:16 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/cornejo1.jpg
Maria Cornejo was honored for her commitment to earth-friendly design -- a fitting tribute for a woman focused on keeping as much design as she can within peoples' hands. While she insists that...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/the-scene/shopping/Herman-Cain-Action-Figure-133803193.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:50:58 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/HeroBuilders+Herman+Cain.jpg
The doll and the doll with playmate go on said today.

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