Thursday, September 30, 2010

Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Trend: Velvet


Velvet was a popular fabric choice on the AW2010 runways as seen above at Rochas, Jean Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton, and Givenchy. I've always had somewhat of a love/hate relationship with velvet myself because, on the one hand, it is soft and feminine which I love, but on the other hand, if not styled properly, it just screams old lady or Renaissance fair to me. For instance, the silk blouse and velvet skirt above by Rochas appeals to me, but the Jean Paul Gaultier velvet jumpsuit above is a bit much. I think the key to wearing this trend is to choose a velvet item in a modern cut like the velvet leggings or mini skirt below or, if you choose a more traditional velvet piece, like a velvet blazer, to pair it with modern pieces and accessories like skinny jeans and over-the-knee-boots. If you are daring enough to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider: ASOS Premium cowl neck velvet dress for $84.25 on www.asos.com; House of Dagmar velvet jacket for $269 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Evil Twin velvet drape vest for $77 on www.shopbop.com; Plush private coat for $248 on www.anthropologie.com; Alice + Olivia "Juliana" velvet and leather dress for $440 on www.shopbop.com; Rebecca Minkoff 3-zip rocker bag for $138 on www.shopbop.com; Sparkle & Fade rouched velvet legging for $38 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; ASOS one-shoulder velvet dress for $60.66 on www.asos.com; House of Harlow 1960 "Baron" velvet flats for $148 on www.shopbop.com; MinkPink crushed velvet maxi skirt for $92.68 on www.asos.com; Oasis one-shoulder velvet dress for $126.38 on www.asos.com; Pa:nuu velvet leggings for $50.55 on www.asos.com; Velvet knit skirt for $13.80 on www.forever21.com; Juicy Couture schoolgirl velvet blazer for $228 on www.shopbop.com; Oasis velvet dress for $92.68 on www.asos.com.

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TODAY ONLY: 30% Off Philosophy Makeup on Philosopy.com

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TODAY ONLY: 20% Off Your Purchase on OldNavy.com

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TODAY ONLY: 25% Off New Styles on Gap.com

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TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Spendsome, Getsome at Saks Fifth Avenue

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY online at www.saks.com and in stores, get a $25 giftcard when you spend between $250 and $499; get a $50 giftcard when you spend between $500 and $999; get a $100 giftcard when you spend between $1,000 and $1,999; get a $300 giftcard when you spend between $2,000 and $2,999; and get $450 giftcard when you spend $3,000 or more. Enter code "SEP2010" at checkout online. Certain designer exclusions apply.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Extra 20% Off Final Sale Items on JCrew.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get an extra 20% off final sale items and free shipping on orders of $125 or more on www.jcrew.com. Enter code "TREAT" at checkout.

Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Trend: Menswear Shoes


Another big trend on the AW2010 runways were menswear-inspired shoes (Above: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Y-3, Nicholas Kirkwood, Jill Sander). Celebrities like Sienna Miller have been wearing this trend for the past couple of months now, but it seems that this trend has finally trickled down into retail-land. Oxfords, brogues, and loafers are all readily available now in most shoe stores in a variety of fun colors. Personally, I love the black and white spectator style because it goes with just about everything and looks completely polished. This trend fits right in line with the overarching theme this fall/winter of going all-out masculine with military-inspired pieces. If you want to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider: ASOS "ANNABELLE" lace-up boots for $67.40 on www.asos.com; ASOS "MARTIN" tweed lace-up flat shoes for $53.92 on www.asos.com; Belle by Sigerson Morrison "6327" on sale for $199.99 on www.piperlime.com; Bertie Bangkok buckle flat shoe for $117.95 on www.asos.com; We Who See spectator oxford for $88 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Restricted "Ritzy" shoe on sale for $29.99 on www.piperlime.com; Steven by Steve Madden "Melanee" shoe for $99 on www.piperlime.com; Pink Duchess "Merica" lace-up oxford flat for $15.40 on www.urbanog.com; Jeffrey Campbell two-tone oxford wedge for $128 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Miss Me "Rae" oxford lace-up flat for $21.20 on www.urbanog.com; Chelsea crew oxford heel for $68 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Chelsea crew perforated oxford for $68 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; ASOS "MORTON" lace-up shoes for $67.40 on www.asos.com; Deena & Ozzy "Perimeter" oxford for $38 on www.urbanoutfitters.com.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

TODAY ONLY: 25% off Regular-Priced Merchandise on BananaRepublic.com

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TODAY ONLY: 3 for $20 8 oz. Shower Gels on Philosophy.com

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TODAY ONLY get up to 60% off BCBGMaxAzria footwear, bags, and apparel on www.6pm.com. No code necessary. Click here to access the sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/16/filter/brandNameFacet/%22BCBGMaxAzria%22/sort/goLiveDate/desc?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pmProduct3_100928&utm_campaign=100928.

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Great Deal: 40% Off Bita Pourtavoosi Ring on MaxandChloe.com


THIS WEEK ONLY get Bita Pourtavoosi's big black onyx chunk ring for only $30 (down from $50) on www.maxandchloe.com. No code necessary. Click here to purchase the ring: http://www.maxandchloe.com/fulldetails/8976/-1?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=092710.

Great Deal: Bronze Gerard Darel 24-Heures Bag for $239 on Delcina.com


THIS WEEK ONLY get Gerard Darel's 24-Heures bag in bronze for only $239 (down from $498) on www.delcina.com. No code necessary. Click here to purchase the bag: http://www.delcina.com/store/product.php?productid=420&cat=96&page=1. All sales final.

Deals for the Week of September 27, 2010

Neiman Marcus
September 30-October 3
$50 off any regular-priced Neiman Marcus brand cashmere purchase of $250 or more on www.neimanmarcus.com
Enter code "CASHMERE" at checkout
Plus, get free shipping with code "SHIPNM"

Cache
September 30-October 31
$25 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.cache.com
Enter code "Z100534" at checkout

September 30-October 31
$50 off your purchase of $200 or more on www.cache.com
Enter code "Z100947" at checkout

Offer also good in-stores with coupon
E-mail me or leave me a comment if you need the coupon for in-store use
October 1-unknown
Extra 50% off already-reduced sale items on
www.cache.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:
http://www.cache.com/cache/control/category/~category_id=0500?cc=09272010
Sale also in-stores

Bloomingdales
September 28-October 3
Friends & Family Event: 20% off your purchase on www.bloomingdales.com
Enter code "FALLFRIEND" at checkout
Certain exclusions apply
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here and enter your information in order to print the coupon for in-store use:
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Nordstrom
September 28-October 25
Free shipping on your entire order when you purchase a pair of shoes on www.nordstrom.com
Enter code "SHOES" at checkout

Goldyn
September 28-unknown
35% off your purchase on www.shopgoldyn.com
Enter code "DCDEALS" at checkout

Ann Taylor Loft
September 27- unknown
Extra 25% off already-reduced sale items on www.anntaylorloft.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:
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September 29-unknown
25% off your entire purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com
Enter code "SAVE25" at checkout

6pm.com
September 27-October 2
50% off select Nine West shoes and bags on
www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:
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Up to 70% off Calvin Klein footwear, apparel, bags, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/1192/sort/goLiveDate/desc?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pmProduct5_100926&utm_campaign=100926 October 1-October 3
Up to 70% off BCBGeneration footwear, bags, and apparel on
www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:
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Hayden Harnett
September 27-October 1
First-time customers get 20% off their purchase on
www.haydenharnett.com
Enter code "FIRSTTIME" at checkout

Wink
September 27-October 19
15% off jewelry on
www.winknyc.com
Enter code "J97X2" at checkout

Bebe
September 27-October 15
$25 off your purchase of $150 or more on
www.bebe.com
Enter code "25OFF50" at checkout
September 27-October 15
$50 off your purchase of $250 or more on
www.bebe.com
Offers also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:
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Robertson
September 27-unknown
35% off your purchase on www.shoprobertson.com

Enter code "luckybreaks6" at checkout

Nine West
September 27-September 29
25% off select fall styles on
www.ninewest.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:
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Urban Outfitters
September 27-September 30
10% off your purchase on
www.urbanoutfitters.com
Enter code "HAPPYFALL" at checkout

Skinterra
September 27-September 30
25% off your purchase of $100 or more on
www.skinterra.com
Enter code "SAVE25" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical and Relastin Trio

ShoptheLook
September 27-October 4
35% off your purchase on
www.shopthelook.net
Enter code "luckybreaks5" at checkout

Stephen Estelle jewelry
September 27-October 4
35% off your purchase on
www.stephenestelle.com
Enter code "luckybreaks35" at checkout

Dr. Brandt skincare
September 27-October 4
35% off your purchase on
www.drbrantskincare.com
Enter code "luckybreaks51" at checkout

Bliss
September 27-September 30
Free lemo + sage body scrub deluxe sample with any fabulous foaming face wash purchase on
www.blissworld.com
Enter code "POTM910" at checkout
October 1-October 4
Big Name Brand Sale: 20% off select items on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "SALE20" at checkout
Click here to access eligible items:
http://www.blissworld.com/default.aspx

Sunday, September 26, 2010

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 20% Off Shoes on UrbanOutfitters.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 20% off regular-priced shoes on www.urbanoutfitters.com. Enter code "JOINTHECLUB" at checkout.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Trend: Unconventional Outerwear


This fall it is time to think outside of the box when you are layering up to keep warm. Traditional outwear items like coats and jackets are no longer your only option. Rather, as seen above at Matthew Williamson, Jean Paul Gaultier, Calvin Klein, and 3.1 Phillip Lim, non-traditional outwear items such as capes, ponchos, and vests are all on-trend options this fall and winter. Conceptually, I like this trend because it is new and different, but practically I just can't see myself wearing anything other than a coat or jacket during the brisk C-bus fall and winter months. Perhaps if I lived in a milder climate I would feel differently! However, if you are liking this trend and think it could work for your lifestyle, check out these options below: ASOS hooded military cape for $117.95 on www.asos.com; Alice + Olivia "Emory" embellished shoulder cape for $495 on www.shopbop.com; ASOS "Intarsia" pattern cape for $47.18 on www.asos.com; Aqua hooded cocoon cape for $148 on www.bloomingdales.com; Twisted Heart faux fur trimmed vest for $180 on www.saks.com; Lauren by Ralph Lauren military wrap for $150 on www.macys.com; Max Studio tie-front cape coat for $378 on www.maxstudio.com; INC faux sherling vest for $89 on www.macys.com; Dolce Vita "Darryl" poncho for $220 on www.shopbop.com; Juicy Couture knit military cape for $378 on www.saks.com; Craftsmanship capelet for $118 on www.anthropologie.com; Spiegel caped tweed coat on sale for $129 on www.spiegel.com; Calvin Klein long belted faux fur vest for $149 on www.bloomingdales.com; Charter Club vest for $69 on www.macys.com; Cooperative wool capelet coat for $138 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; "Everything in Place" cape for $198 on www.anthropologie.com.