Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Peplum Skirts

This is admittedly probably one of the more unusual trends this fall/winter.  If you don't know what a peplum skirt is, it is a skirt that has a little mini skirt over top of a longer skirt.  Peplum skirts were popular on the AW2011 runways (Above: Stella McCartney; Giambatista Valli; Marc Jacobs; Elie Saab) and have slowly been making their way into stores.  Peplum skirts are particularly suited for tall thin women because the little mini skirt over top adds volume on the bottom.  Of course, this also means that the skirt can make you appear hippier than you really are so consider yourself warned!  If you are blessed to be one of those tall thin women that we all envy and you want to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider: Alice + Olivia "Natasha" peplum pencil skirt for $198 on www.saks.com; Alice + Olivia "Vicky" peplum dress for $296 on www.bloomingdales.com; Aqua "Kingon" peplum skirt for $153.68 on www.asos.com; BCBGMAXAZRIA "Huxley" peplum dress on sale for $114 on www.lordandtaylor.com; Ribbed peplum bodycon skirt for $56 on www.topshop.com; MM Couture lace peplum dress for $92 on www.macys.com; Jessica Simpson peplum dress on sale for $118.40 on www.macys.com; Max & Cleo "Bethany" peplum dress for $128 on www.bloomingdales.com; Nue by Shanti peplum dress on sale for $144 on www.dillards.com; XOXO peplum dress for $39.98 on www.macys.com.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Up to 25% Off Your Purchase on BlissWorld.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 10% off your purchase of $50 or more on www.blissworld.com; 15% off your purchase of $100 or more; 20% off your purchase of $175 or more; or 25% off your purchase of $250 or more.  Enter code "SAVE4FALL" at checkout.

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

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 25% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com.  Enter code "ONSECRET25" at checkout.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Up to 50% Off Select Fall Items on ASOS.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get up to 50% off select fall items on www.asos.com. No code necessary. Click here to access the sale: http://us.asos.com/Brand-Promotion/Shop-Promotion/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=14253&affId=2671&WT.tsrc=Email.

TODAY ONLY: 40% Off Select Items on DJPremium.com

TODAY ONLY get 40% off select items in the Indian Summer shop on www.djpremium.com. Enter code "INDIE40" at checkout. Click here to shop the Indian Summer shop: http://www.djpremium.com/shop/G1-V208858-R54334/indian-summer.html?utm_campaign=DJP+11-0928+-+P.+Sale+Flash+-+40%25+Off+Indian+Summer+Fall+Outerwear+Preview&utm_medium=Sale+40+Indian+Summer+Outerwear&utm_source=Email.

They have one of my favorite travel bags (I own it in 3 different colors) -- Foley + Corrina's Jet Setter Jr. (pictured above), on sale for only $237.60 (originally $495). That is an amazing deal! They also have some great deals on Pour La Victoire and L.A.M.B. footwear. It is taking everything in my power not to order a pair of shoes!

Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Choker Necklaces

The hottest piece of jewelry to wear this fall and winter is undoubtedly the choker necklace, which appeared all over the AW2011 runways (Above: Yves Saint Laurent; Michael Kors; Max Azria; Alice + Olivia).  As you likely know by now, I am all about the statement necklace so I am really liking this trend.  While gold and silver metal chokers appear to be the most "on-trend" version, there are all kinds of different types of chokers out there made of cloth or leather with or without beading.   If you are liking this trend as much as I am, below are some options for you to consider purchasing:  ABS mixed metals braided choker for $85 on www.maxandchloe.com; Fallon "Dystopia" choker for $75 on www.barneys.com; Reiss "Hutton" choker for $115 on www.reissonline.com; Kenneth Jay Lane choker for $95 on www.shopbop.com; Forever 21 spiked choker for $8.80 on www.forever21.com; Reiss "Ronnie" choker for $130 on www.reissonline.com; "Lazenson" choker for $15 on www.aldosshoes.com; Morgan "Ashleigh" choker for $173 on www.endless.com; Pave choker for $58 on www.anntaylor.com; nOir seed bead tribal choker for $99 on www.endless.com; "Pia" bibb choker for $59 on www.chicos.com.

TODAY: Camelot Couture Fashion Show

TODAY Wednesday, September 28th join Camelot Cellars Urban Boutique Winery for a high fashion fall runway show featuring wine, food, and fashion from local boutiques such as Jinny and Brigade. The VIP reception with wine and food begins at 6:00 p.m. and the runway show begins at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the show will benefit Colony Cats, a local no-kill shelter for both cats and dogs. Tickets are $50 each or $90 for two (or $75 each or $140 for two for VIP tickets) and must be purchased in advance here: http://camelotcouture.eventbrite.com/. Camelot is located at 958 North High Street in the Short North.

Great Deal: Free Tote Filled With Beauty Samples With Your Beauty or Fragrance Purchase of $100 or More at Saks Fifth Avenue

From TODAY until October 9th get free shipping and a free tote filled with beauty samples with your beauty or fragrance purchase of $100 or more on www.saks.com. Enter code "BEAUTY2P" for the purple tote. Enter code "BEAUTY2S" for the silver tote. Enter code "BEAUTY2G" for the green tote. Included samples are from Fendi, Cartier, ELIE SAAB, Frederic Fekkai, Kiehl's, Laura Mercier, Clinique, Kilian, and a special offer from Donna Karan Hosiery. This offer is also good in-stores from September 30th to October 8th.

TODAY ONLY: Kate Spade Flash Sale

TODAY ONLY save up to 75% off select fall items on www.katespade.com during Kate Spade's Flash Sale.  No code is necessary.  Click here to access the flash sale: http://www.katespade.com/sample-sale/sample-sale,default,sc.html.  All sales are final.

TODAY ONLY: 25% Off Regular-Priced Items at the Gap

TODAY ONLY get 25% off regular-priced items on www.gap.com.  Enter code "GAPNEW" at checkout.  This offer is also good in-stores with coupon.  Click here to print the coupon for in-store use: http://gap.m.delivery.net/w/webView?cid=21008765040&mid=1858786167&pid=931364&vid=3&ee=c2FicmluYWhhdXJpbkBob3RtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=1kojDt.

TODAY ONLY: 50% Off Items in the Fall Steal Shop on DJPremium.com

TODAY ONLY until 8:00 p.m. EST get 50% off items in the fall steal shop on www.djpremium.com.  Enter code "FALL50" at checkout.  Click here to shop the fall steal shop: http://www.djpremium.com/shop/G1-V209643-R54334/fall-steals.html?utm_campaign=DJP+11-0923+-+P.+Sale+Flash+-+50%25+Off+Fall+Steals+Shop+JD+Fisk+BB+Dakota+Chrome&utm_medium=Sale+50+Fall+Steals+Brands&utm_source=Email.

Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Bright Pants

Whether you prefer a boot-cut, skinny, or straight-legged pant, as long as your pants are a bright hue this fall you will be on trend!  Pants and denim in all different sorts of bright colors appeared frequently on the AW2011 runways (Above: Rachel Roy; Prabal Gurung; 3.1 Philip Lim; Matthew Williamson).  The key to making this trend work for you is to pick a pant in a cut that is flattering to your body and to pair it with a neutral on top so you don't look like a rainbow walking down the street.  However, if you are more daring, it is okay to pair two bright colors together (see Prabal Gurung above) and, in fact, certain bright color combinations are very current -- i.e., pink and red.  If you are interested in picking up a pair of bright pants or denim, check out the options below:  ASOS high-waisted peg pant for $64.03 on www.asos.com; 1969 mid-weight legging jean for $69.95 on www.gap.com; CJ by Cooki Johnson "Faith" straight-leg stretch jean for $167 on www.nordstrom.com; Fire skinny stretch denim jean for $42 on www.nordstrom.com; Blue Essence stretch twill pants for $88 on www.nordstrom.com; Forever 21 colored skinny jeans for $22.80 on www.forever21.com; Unionbay "Lucille" skinny jeans for $48 on www.nordstrom.com; Whistles "Tiffany" tailored cropped pants for $173.80 on www.asos.com; KUT from the Kloth colored denim flare-leg jeans for $79.50 on www.nordstrom.com; "Blue me Away" jeggings for $35 on www.lulus.com; J Brand mid-rise flare-leg stretch jeans for $167 on www.nordstrom.com; ASOS crop skinny pant for $73.18 on www.asos.com.

Deals for the Week of September 26, 2011

The Gap
September 29-October 2
30% off your purchase on www.gap.com
Enter code "GAPFALL" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://gap.m.delivery.net/w/webView?cid=21022580324&mid=1858786167&pid=932118&vid=3&ee=c2FicmluYWhhdXJpbkBob3RtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=1kojDt

Neiman Marcus
September 29-October 2
$50 off your regular-priced cashmere purchase of $250 or more on www.neimanmarcus.com
Enter code "CASHMERE" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon

Arden B
September 29-October 2
$15 off your purchase of $75 or more on www.ardenb.com; $20 off your purchase of $100 or more; $50 off your purchase of $200 or more
No code necessary; discount will be automatically applied at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://view.ed4.net/v/T2V46P/NC0G7/AV24QM/A5CP5Q/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H

Anthropologie.com
September 27-October 9
30% off outerwear and boots on www.anthropologie.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?pageName=Outerwear&popId=CLOTHES&navAction=top&navCount=6&pushId=CLOTHES-JACKETS-OUTERVEST&id=CLOTHES-JACKETS-OUTERVEST

ASOS.com
September 27-unknown
20% off select fall items on www.asos.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://us.asos.com/Brand-Promotion-Shop-from-a-range-of-dresses-tops-shoes-jewelry-and-accessories-from-our-selection-of-Brands/wkvfd/?cid=12451&affId=1402&WT.tsrc=Email

Victoria's Secret
September 26-October 20
Free shipping on your purchase of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SHIPVS11" at checkout

Saks Fifth Avenue
September 26-September 29
Spend $250 or more on www.saks.com and get a $25 giftcard; spend $500 or more and get a $50 giftcard; spend $1,000 or more and get a $100 giftcard; spend $2,000 or more and get a $300 giftcard; spend $3,000 or more and get a $450 giftcard
Enter code "SEP2011" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon from September 30th to October 1st
Certain designer exclusions apply
September 27-October 2
Free Joie crossbody bag with your purchase of $250 or more in contemporary women's apparel on www.saks.com
Enter code "WCONTEMP2" at checkout
September 27-October 1
Free shipping with your purchase of $200 or more on www.saks.com
Enter code "SFASHIP" at checkout

6pm.com
September 26-September 28
Up to 70% off Gabriella Rocha footwear on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/gabriella-rocha-women-boots/CK_XARCz1wFSAt0EWgLdBMABAeICBQsKGAEC.zso?s=isNew/desc/goLiveDate/desc/recentSalesStyle/desc/?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pm-image12-image_110926B&utm_campaign=110926B
September 28-September 30
Up to 70% off Cole Haan footwear, bags, apparel, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/cole-haan/UgLdDeICAQo.zso?s=isNew/desc/goLiveDate/desc/recentSalesStyle/desc/?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pm-image8-image_110928&utm_campaign=110928

J. Crew and J. Crew Factory
September 26-September 29
Extra 30% off already-reduced final sale items on www.jcrew.com and 30% off your purchase on www.jcrew.com/factory
Enter code "SHOPNOW" at checkout

Filene's Basement
September 26-October 2
30% off your purchase of 3 or more items from coordinated separates and contemporary 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=63744283359527095
September 26-October 2
15% off your purchase at any Filene's Basement store with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://www.filenesbasement.com/img/email/FILENES_back.gif

Beauty.com
September 26-September 30
$15 off your purchase of $75 or more on www.beauty.com
No code necessary
Click here to shop: http://www.drugstore.com/beauty.asp?catid=9730&aid=281294&aparam=11wk38bbPS

DSW.com
September 26-September 28
$5 off your purchase on www.dsw.com
Enter code "738" at checkout


Bebe
September 26-October 8
$25 off your purchase of $150 or more on www.bebe.com; $50 off your purchase of $250 or more
Enter code "FALL2011" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://bebeonline.bebe.com/PS!O72CQtXqFcsFBgIAAAAGCgFICgkxMDM2NzI1NzYKCjExOTkxNzk1MzMJAGDpgQoJNjY5Njg2NjY5CgZfbXVsdGk=?1010_wk4_25_OFF=&ACC_25_OFF=&ACC_50_OFF=&APRIL_15_PERCENT_OFF_125=&APRIL_20_PERCENT_OFF_250=&CLIENT_REENGAGEMENT=&CP_10_PERCENT_OFF_300=&FALL_25_OFF=&FALL_50_OFF=&HOLIDAY_25_OFF_150=&HOLIDAY_50_OFF_250=&SPRING_CAT_20_OFF_125=&SPRING_CAT_50_OFF_250=&SUMMER_15_OFF_125=43C7-ZE3GR2-AZDV26&SUMMER_20_OFF_250=GFT3-WDNRRY-HCZRAH&ep_mid=103672576&ep_rid=1199179533

Bath & Body Works
September 26-October 2
Free mini candle with your purchase of $10 or more on www.bathandbodyworks.com
Enter code "FREEMINI" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11743753&cp=4090263&cm_mmc=CH-_-20110907RDMPOS-_-01109798-_-m1PCfreecd&cm_lm=sabrinahaurin%40hotmail.com

Bliss
September 26-October 31
20% off Bliss and Remede sets of two on www.blissworld.com 
Enter code "BACK2SETS" at checkout
September 26-October 15
15% off bliss and laboratoire remede products on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "BIRTHDAY" at checkout
September 29-October 31
Free pomega5 rose discovery mini kit with any pomega5 purchase of $75 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "POME9" at checkout
September 29-October 31
Free laboratoire remede translucent uv coat SPF30 with any laboratoire remede purchase on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "REMUV0" for untinted; enter code "REMUV1" for light; enter code "REMUV2" for medium; enter code "REMUV3" for dark
September 29-October 31
Free 2.7 oz clarins one-step exfoliating cleanser with any clarins purchase of $40 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "MYCLARINS" at checkout

Skinterra
September 26-October 4
$25 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "SAVE25" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical
September 26-September 28
20% off your purchase on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "MEMBER20" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical 

Luna Boston Going Out of Business Sale

Boston accessories boutique Luna Boston is going out of business.  While I am super bummed that this adorable boutique is going out of business, everything on www.lunaboston.com is now 50% off.  Be patient as the website is quite slow right now.  I took the time to go through everything that is available and it looks like there is still a good selection of Linea Pelle handbags left and some cute clutches by Lauren Merkin, but be sure to act fast as I'm sure many of these items will not be available much longer! 

TODAY ONLY: Extra 40% Off Sale Items at the Gap

TODAY ONLY until 8:00 p.m. EST get an extra 40% off already-reduced sale items on www.gap.com.  Enter code "GAPFLASH" at checkout.  This offer is also good in-stores with coupon.  Click here to print the coupon for in-store use: http://gap.m.delivery.net/w/webView?cid=20976069910&mid=1858786167&pid=931010&vid=3&ee=c2FicmluYWhhdXJpbkBob3RtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=1kojDt.

Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Capes and Ponchos

It looks like this trend will be sticking around for another fall/winter season!  Whether you love or hate this trend, capes and ponchos were even more prevalent on the AW2011 runways this year than last year (Above: Zac Posen; Rachel Roy; Rebecca Minkoff; Michael Kors).  And they are appearing in even more styles, lengths, colors, and patterns.  I haven't purchased a cape or poncho myself, but I'm not ruling it out completely.  It all comes down to finding the right one!  If you want to give this trend a try during the upcoming cooler months, below are some options to consider:  Aryn K tie-front cape for $98 on www.nordstrom.com; ASOS bright intarsia pattern cape for $45.74 on www.asos.com; Express belted cape for $148 on www.express.com; Hinge stripe oversized poncho for $88 on www.nordstrom.com; Tahari "Belle" capelet for $148 on www.nordstrom.com; Tinley Road buckle-front cape for $89 on www.piperlime.com; Kookai hooded cape for $345.78 on www.asos.com; BB Dakota "Calhoun" cape for $130 on www.piperlime.com; MinkPink "Bolivia" poncho for $108 on www.nastygal.com; Caslon merino wool toggle cape for $149 on www.nordstrom.com; Tinley Road "Fielder" cape coat for $89 on www.piperlime.com; Caslon marled poncho for $89 on www.nordstrom.com.