TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 25% Off Your Purchase on Theory.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 25% off your purchase on www.theory.com.  Enter code "THEORYFAMILY" at checkout.

TODAY ONLY: 40% Off Your Purchase at Ann Taylor Loft

TODAY ONLY get 40% off your purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com.  Enter code "SHOP40" at checkout.  This offer is also good in-stores without a coupon.

Available TOMORROW: Calypso St. Barth for Target

The lookbook for the Calypso St. Barth for Target line that I first told you about in January is finally out and it looks like there are gonna be some cute things like the off-the-shoulder dress above! The Calypso brand is known best for destination-chic clothing and accessories including tunics, silk dresses, and straw bags. Items from the for-Target line will be available in Target stores and on www.target.com TOMORROW. Above: Sleeveless dress with beading for $42.99 and floppy hat for $14.99; 2-piece cami and sleep shorts for $27.99 and tie-dye robe for $29.99; Embroidered ruffle dress for $39.99; Tie-dye caftan for $49.99. Below: 2-piece ruffle cami and sleep shorts for $24.99; 3/4 sleeve tunic for $29.99 and cuffed linen shorts for $24.99; Crochet-bib tunic for $36.99 and beaded bikini bottom for $22.99; Dip-dye tiered maxi skirt for $34.99; Embroidered bikini top for $22.99 and embroidered skirt for $29.99; Hand-crochet triangle bikini top for $26.99, hand-crochet string bikini bottom for $26.99, and crochet vest for $29.99; Linen wrap dress for $42.99; Tankini top for $24.99 and fan-print dress for $26.99; Tie-dye braided neck tank for $19.99, tiered maxi skirt for $34.99, and dip-dye fringe scarf for $19.99; Sleeveless dress for $39.99, linen pants for $29.99, and floppy hat for $14.99; Tie-dye maxi dress for $39.99 and crochet vest for $29.99; Tie-dye print t-shirt for $19.99 and crochet-trim bikini bottom for $22.99; Printed chemise for $24.99.

The for Target line also has some really cute accessories (pictured below). I just love the weekender bag! Below: Beaded necklace with tassels for $24.99; Double train case for $29.99; Scarf and straw tote for $24.99; Fan-print flip-flops for $12.99; Weekender for $29.99; Multi-beaded necklace for $39.99; Sequin and straw tote for $24.99; Beaded wood pendant necklace for $19.99; Foldover clutch for $12.99; Elephant pendant necklace for $19.99; Espadrille wedges for $29.99; Embroidered canvas tote for $16.99; Elephant chain belt for $19.99.

TODAY: Party Planning Shopping Event at Rowe Boutique

Rowe, Smocks, & Adrianne Elizabeth invite you to enjoy a cocktail or two TODAY, April 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Rowe boutique while discovering smart planning tips and great gift ideas for your next at-home soiree. Rowe is located at 720 North High Street in the Short North.

Style Muse: Alexis Bledel

Alexis Bledel has definitely come a long way since her days as Rory on the WB's show the Gilmore Girls!  As she has matured, so too has her style and lately I must say that I have been loving her outfits, which can range from classic, to feminine, to edgy.  I think she must be promoting a new movie or something because she has been on the red carpet at lots of events lately looking great (my favorite of her looks are pictured above).  I'm excited to see what she wears next!
 

Great Deal: Bath & Body Works Spring VIP Tote

From TODAY until May 8th, get Bath & Body Works' Spring 2011 VIP tote (a $100 value) for only $20 with your purchase of $40 or more on www.bathandbodyworks.com. Add the tote to your cart and enter code "SPRINGTOTE2011" at checkout. Click here to add the tote to your cart: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11542849. The VIP tote includes a full-size Shower Gel (10 oz.), Body Lotion (8 oz.) and Fragrance Mist (8 oz.) in Country Chic, a travel-size Body Lotion in Coconut Mango (2 oz.), Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap (8.75 oz.) in Fresh Lavender, PocketBac Hand Sanitizer in Fresh Picked Strawberries, Red Glitter PocketBac holder, Pink Flower Wallflower Starter, Wallflower Single Refill in Hydrangea, and a Gauze Sponge. The tote will also be available in-stores starting May 6th.

STARTS ONLINE TODAY: Macy's Friends & Family Sale

From TODAY until May 2nd, get 25% off almost everything on www.macys.com (10% off small electrics, personal care, furniture, and mattresses). Cosmetics and fragrances are excluded. Coach products are also excluded online. Enter code "MACYSFF" at checkout. The sales starts in-stores TOMORROW.  Click on the coupon above and print it out for in-store use. Coach products are INCLUDED in the sale in-stores.

You can currently PRE-SALE items (including Coach products) at any Macy's store. You do not need a Macy's card in order to pre-sale an item, but you do need a credit card. Simply inform a sales representative that you would like to pre-sale an item. You can pick up your pre-sold items tomorrow when the sale officially starts and your card will be charged at that time. You can return pre-sold items as well.

STARTS ONLINE TODAY: Saks' Friends & Family Sale

From TODAY until May 1st, get 20% off your purchase (15% off jewelry; 10% off beauty and fragrance) on www.saks.com. Certain designer exlusions apply. Enter code "FRIEND3" at checkout. The sale starts in-stores this Thursday, April 28th. Click on the coupon above and print it out for in-store use.

You can currently PRE-SALE items at Saks stores, however, some sales representatives will require that you have a Saks credit card (others may not). Simply ask a sales representative if you can pre-sale an item. If the sales representative lets you pre-sale, your card will not be charged until the sale starts on April 28th, but you also won't be able to pick up your item until then.

Summary of Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trends

I have finally finished posting my thoughts on this Spring/Summer's hottest fashion trends, which include:

70s
Headscarves and Turbans
Tiny Pleats
Long Skirts
Colorblocking
White
Wide Leg Pants
Fruit Prints
Asian Inspiration
Woven Accessories
Orange
Pajama Dressing
Stripes
Flatforms
Eclectic Mixes
Bright Shifts

For more details on each of these trends click here: http://cbusstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/Spring%2FSummer%202011%20Fashion%20Trends. 

The main theme this Spring and Summer is a retro 1970s vibe -- bell bottoms, wide leg pants, headscarves, and long skirts. Also, don't be afraid of color this Spring and Summer -- colorblocking, bright shift dresses, and bright orange are all on-trend this season. While last Spring and Summer it was all about showing some skin with short-shorts and sheer fabrics, this year it is more about the longer lengths. And while I wouldn't say skinny jeans have gone out of style, I would recommend giving the wide-leg and bell-bottom trend a try this season as they are generally flattering on all body types. Of course, florals are always on-trend for Spring and chambray is continuing to remain popular this season. Happy shopping and, no matter what the current trends may be, remember to stay true to your own personal style!!!

Deals for the Week of April 25, 2011

Banana Republic
April 29-May 1
30% off your purchase on www.bananarepublic.com
Enter code "BRKING30" at checkout

Amrita Singh
April 28-May 8
50% off your purchase of $75 or more and free shipping or more on www.amritasingh.com
Enter code "MOM11" at checkout

Ann Taylor Loft
April 28-April 30
30% off your regular-priced purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com
Enter code "SHOP30" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon

Bebe
April 28-May 1
15% off your purchase of $125 or more on www.bebe.com; 20% off your purchase of $250 or more
Enter code "SUNSTYLE" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/14/16/68/91/1416689130.pdf?ep_mid=95922658&ep_rid=1199179533

Ann Taylor
April 27-unknown
Extra 25% off already-reduced sale items on www.anntaylor.com
Enter code "EXTRA25" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon

Drugstore.com
April 27-May 4
20% off all Philosophy products on www.drugstore.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.drugstore.com/philosophy/qxb13103?aid=337969&aparam=11wk17dsPHILOS&om_u=AJfMYt&om_i=_BNuAx$B8amRXQm

Arden B
April 27-April 29
25% off your purchase of $50 or more at any Arden B store with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://view.ed4.net/v/PO6ZHR/SAX67/586AKV/52GJ2K/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H

CoutureCandy.com
April 26-April 29
30% off jewelry and accessories on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "MOM" at checkout
April 28-May 2
20% off dresses and denim on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "d20" at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply

6pm.com
April 26-April 28
Up to 75% off Charles by Charles David footwear on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/578/filter/zc1/%22Shoes%22/sort/isNew/desc/goLiveDate/desc/recentSalesStyle/desc/?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pmBanner2_110426&utm_campaign=110426

Cache
April 26-unknown
20% off your regular-priced purchase in any Cache store with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://www.cache.com/cache/control/04262011?cc=04262011_view_email
Excludes dresses

J. Crew
April 25-April 28
Extra 30% off already-reduced final sale items on www.jcrew.com
Enter code "OURTREAT" at checkout

Neiman Marcus
April 25-April 27
Spend $250 or more on www.neimanmarcus.com and get a $25 giftcard; spend $500 or more and get a $50 giftcard; spend $750 or more and get a $100 giftcard; spend $1,000 or more and get a $150 giftcard; spend $2,000 or more and get a $300 giftcard
Enter code "BET2GET" at checkout
Double your giftcard when your regular-priced purchase includes both Women's apparel and shoes or handbags

Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap
April 25-April 27
35% off your purchase on www.bananarepublic.com, www.oldnavy.com, and www.gap.com
Enter code "BRONGAP35" at checkout

DJPremium.com
April 25-April 26
25% off regular-priced items on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "DJP25APR" at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply
April 28-May 3
20% off your purchase on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "DJP20APR" at checkout
Excludes clearance items and certain designers
April 28-May 3
30% off your purchase of $200 or more on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "DJP30APR" at checkout
Excludes clearance items and certain designers

LastCall.com
April 25-April 28
$50 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.lastcall.com
Enter code "SPR50" at checkout

Kooba
April 25-May 8
15% off your purchase on www.kooba.com
Enter code "4 MOM" at checkout

Philosophy.com
April 25-April 26
15% off your purchase of $65 or more on www.philosophy.com
Enter code "weluvmoms" at checkout

Linea Pelle
April 25-May 8
Free set of croco cosmetic cases with your purchase of $250 or more on www.lpcollection.com
Enter code "LPFGMOM" at checkout

Filene's Basement
April 25-April 30
Extra 20% off your purchase at any Filene's basement store with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://filenesbasement.shcdirect.c.goolara.net/BrowserViewer.aspx?ID=86122837355326552

Les Nouvelles
April 25-May 30
30% off your purchase on www.shopln.com 
Enter code "LUCKBREAKS2" at checkout

Genetic Denim
April 25-May 30
30% off your purchase on www.geneticdenim.com 
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS3" at checkout

Tarte makeup
April 25-May 30
30% off your purchase on www.tarte.com 
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS1" at checkout

Skinterra.com
April 25-May 2
Free Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta pads Box 10 (a $28 value) with your purchase of $75 or more on www.skinterra.com 
Enter code "FREEPADS" at checkout
April 25-May 2
Free HydroPeptide trial pack (a $24 value) with your purchase of $75 or more on www.skinterra.com 
Enter code "FREEHYDRO" at checkout
April 25-May 2
Free NIA24 starter kit (a $25 value) with your purchase of $75 or more on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "FREENIA" at checkout
April 25-April 28
20% off your purchase on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "SPRING20" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical

Dr. Brandt skincare
April 25-May 2
35% off your purchase on www.drbrandtskincare.com 
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS7" at checkout

Gorjana jewelry
April 25-May 2
25% off your purchase on www.gorjana.com 
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS8" at checkout

Strivectin
April 25-May 2
35% off your purchase on www.strivectin.com 
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS2" at checkout

Bliss
April 25-April 30
Free go smile luxury toothpaste sampler (a $15 value) with any go smile purchase of $60 or more on www.blissworld.com 
Enter code "GOSMILE" at checkout
April 25-April 30
Free SK-II cellumination cream deluxe sample (a $45 value) with any SK-II purchase of $125 or more on www.blissworld.com 
Enter code "SKCELL" at checkout
April 25-April 30
Free discovery size Clarins one-step gentle exfoliating cleanser (a $21 value) with any Clarins purchase of $40 or more on www.blissworld.com 
Enter code "ONESTEP" at checkout
April 25-April 30
20% off select brands on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "SPRINGTIME" at checkout
Click here to shop select items: http://www.blissworld.com/default.aspx?pspid=73

Victoria's Secret
April 25-May 3
$15 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com; $30 off your purchase of $150 or more; $75 off your purchase of $250 or more
Enter code "SPRING11" at checkout

Trend Alert: Tassels

A fun trend that lots of celebrities have been seen wearing lately (Above: Natalie Portman; Khloe Kardashian; Blake Lively; Gwyneth Paltrow) are tassels!  Tassels have been showing up on earrings (Natalie and Gwyneth), shoes (Blake), belts (Khole) and other accessories and are a fun way to add some interest to your outfit.  If you want to try out this trend, below are some options to consider:  ASOS leather three tassel handheld bag for $89.65 on www.asos.com; Dolce Vita "Carrie" sandal for $175 on www.piperlime.com; Geometric peasant top for $22.80 on www.forever21.com; Batik tassel scarf for $9.80 on www.forever21.com; Mara Hoffman tassel caftan for $277 on www.revolveclothing.com; Warehouse chain tassel belt for $35.86 on www.asos.com; Hive & Honey tassel bib statement necklace for $48 on www.piperlime.com; DV by Dolce Vita "Dino" gladiator sandal for $79.95 on www.nordstrom.com; Gorjana chain tassel earrings for $48 on www.revolveclothing.com; Cooperative skinny suede tassel belt on sale for $14.99 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Maison Scotch leather tassel necklace for $27 on www.shopbop.com.