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.