Clothes for Just the Way You Are; Perfect Sunglasses; Friends & Family Pass from Lord & Taylor
 
If you're like The Three Tomatoes you love clothes. But you've gotten to a point where you want to look great without having to walk around all day sucking in your stomach. And you want to feel great in your clothes too with fabulous fabrics that caress your skin. But for "women who aren't kids" casual clothes that have style, comfort, and great fabrics can be as hard to come by as a NYC cab in the rain. If this sounds familiar, then you're going to love the F.H. Clothing Company. And on the dressier side of life, our favorite NYC designer Gabrielle Carlson, who creates magic out of silks, chiffons, crepes and scrumptious velvets in her East Village studio, is having a spring sample sale. Our shopping guru Kathy Fahy has great tips on finding the perfect sunglasses, plus our friends at Lord & Taylor sent us a friends and family savings pass for all you tomatoes!  Read on.
 
Because we're not all a size 0 
We had a great conversation a couple of days ago with Joan Ecker who is a clothing designer and founder of F.H. Clothing (aka the Fat Hat Company) that's headquartered in an old barn in Quechee,Vermont where they design, cut, sew and sell many of their clothes.  And you'll find their line in about 200 boutiques across the country. Joan designs for real women and says, "Our size small is not a 0 or a 2...we design, cut and sew for the average woman size 4-14."  Over the years, they have gained an almost cult-like loyal following of women who love the easy to wear, easy to care for clothing that looks great on every shape. Last year, they were voted one of the 10 best retail stores to visit in Vermont.  So next time you're there stop by to meet Joan, who's a great tomato and tell her we sent you. It's so nice to be loved "just the way you are."  Go to 3T shopping right now and get all the details.
 
Gabrielle Carlson's Sumptuous Spring Sample Sale
And right here in NYC, our favorite designer Gabrielle Carlson has devoted her entire career to making women of all shapes, sizes, and ages feel and look beautiful.  A visit to her East Village studio will make any woman feel special.  And right now Gab is hosting her annual spring-cleaning sample sale. There are one-offs and limited edition pieces in a variety of sizes and shapes, including her shimmery silk tanks, summer wraps, and famous all season matte crepe separates. And for the duration of the selling event, all 'to-order items/ensembles' are discounted as well, so that customers who are their very own sizes are included. By appointment only. Get the details at 3T Shopping.
 
Friends & Family Pass for Lord and Taylor
Go to 3T shopping right now and get your F&F 25% off coupon for nearly everything in the store (regular and sale prices included.)  Good at any Lord & Taylor store.
 
Samples Sales and More
And while you're at 3T shopping check out this week's sample sales around NYC and online too like huge discounts on Samsonite Alexander McQueen Luggage, and up to 80 percent off La Perla lingerie and Frette Italian linens. 
 
Let the Sun Shine
"Sunglasses are as key to your total look as any other accessory....maybe even more important!" So says, our shopping guru Kathy Fahy.  She's got great advice for selecting the right pair and the best brands and best places to find the perfect pairs, at every price level. Read more.