Disney, by design (IHT)
Disney extends its brand offerring with a line of couture soap and a wedding gown that costs $3,900.

On Style: The New Frugality (WSJ)
“Just when folks are cutting back on spending, the shopping is getting really good,” reports The Wall Street Journal.

Cold October Weather A Likely Blessing for U.S. Retailers, Sales (WSJ)
The colder temperatures in October may have boosted retailers’ same store sales.

In Hard Times, a Cosmetic Hard Sell  (NY Times)
Due to consumers’ cutback on spending, “some dermatologists, facial surgeons and plastic surgeons are promoting the kinds of markdowns, coupons or two-fers you might expect to find in supermarket circulars.”

A Disney Bridal gown, courtesy of disneyfairytales.com