the buzz
Special Service
Home delivery, sale mail and more.
Bargain Buddy
Shop It To Me is a free e-mail service that lets you know when
your favorite clothing goes on sale in your size. Its signature
"sale mail" alerts let you control the frequency and the content
of the information you receive. Search brands include Diesel,
DKNY, Prada and more. E-mails feature product images,
pricing and links from top retail sites, such as saks.com and
nordstrom.com . People refer to the service as "dangerous and
addictive" and "caution boyfriends and husbands to beware,"
jokes founder and CEO Charlie Graham. "People really find it
fun and incredibly convenient. You never miss out on a sale
because the sales come to you." His company is located in
San Francisco. www.shopittome.com .
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Special Delivery
When Tawny Thieu, owner of the Pink Pump (formerly Shoe Envy) in Bloomfield Township,
Royal Oak and Keego Harbor (outlet store), sees an opportunity, she runs with it. Or, should
we say, she "rides" with it. Consider her latest idea — Heels on Wheels — a unique gift
I'd Rather Be
Sale Shopping!
service that brings shoes and other fashion accessories right to your door via a bold pink-
and-leopard-print Volkswagen Beetle dubbed the "Shoe Bug." According to Thieu, "I had
a lot of customers who needed help with wardrobe consultations so it made sense to have
our own car." The service also makes gift giving easy for men who would like to have shoes
delivered to their loved ones in lieu of flowers. Gift cards also are available. A small fee cov-
www.ShopitToMe.com
ers most areas. Shoe prices range from $30-$500. (248) 539-9260 (Bloomfield location).
— Jeanine Matlow
Pack Your Bpas
Forget boring black. Go for luggage in high-fashion colors — not only will you be able to
get away in style, you'll also locate your bags on the airport luggage carousels with ease.
Travelers World has been bringing luggage and other travel accessories to Metro Detroit for
more than 20 years — even providing luggage repair services. Bruce Welford, president of
the West Bloomfield store, says its wide selection includes some very fashionable finds. The
Titan X2 Flash collection (pictured is a suitcase trolley from the line) starts at $299. "They are
lightweight, yet very durable," Welford says. And they come with a no-matter-what warranty.
(248) 855-3180; www.travelersworld.com .
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— J.M.