Calling All Indie/Hipster/Rocker Girls: Two Websites to Check Out

If you are big into the indie/hipster/rocker trend that is so popular right now then you should definitely check out www.nastygal.com and www.80spurple.com. These e-tailers are stocked with every kind of ripped, tattered, or fringed item that you can think of! They carry a bunch of different brands at a wide range of price points. 80's Purple is actually having a warehouse sale on its website right now with loads of autumn and winter items at significantly reduced prices, including some great pairs of sunglasses by Gucci and Dior at half off!!! I perused these websites and have listed some of my favorite items above and below. Above from www.nastygal.com: YourEyesLie sequin skull dress for $62; White Lightening stud cuff for $22; Sequin moto jacket for $88; Two finger crystal ring for $22; MinkPink Serengeti cut-out tee for $54; Mega shield shades for $38; Holy grommet cropped sweatshirt for $58; MMM "Here Comes Trouble" studded bootie for $198; Democracy of Nevermind asymmetrical zip moto jacket for $168; Blank NYC pyramid studded shorts for $76. Below from www.80spurple.com: Black Scale straw fedora on sale for $36.40; Anzevino & Florence "Sarah" top for $146; CC Skye Rich Hippie tote for $550; David Lerner cut-out sleeve dress for $182; Surface to Air Cockfighter w/skull necklace for $146; Industry suede ankle fringe sandals for $137; Fremont "Kim" sequence shorts for $124; Rayban two-tone wayfarer sunglasses for $135; Hellz Bellz "Hang Over" jacket for $76; Report Footwear "Vaugn" leather stiletto heel on sale for $149.

TOMORROW Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th: Heather Moore Trunk Show at Collier West

TOMORROW, April 24th from noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 25th from noon to 4:00 p.m., Collier West is hosting a designer trunk show featuring the custom jewelry creations of Heather Moore. Every item is one of a kind and exclusively made to your specifications. Heather Moore jewelry ranges anywhere from about $290 to $4,500. Reservations are encouraged. Please contact Collier West at (614) 294-9378 or info@collierwest.com to schedule your private creative consultation. Heather Moore orders placed prior to April 30th will receive a $50 gift certificate toward a future Collier West purchase. Collier West is located in the Short North at 787 North High Street.

Saks Fifth Avenue Friends & Family Sale

From TODAY until April 25th get 20% off your purchase (10% off beauty and fragrance) on www.saks.com. Enter code "FRIEND3" at checkout. Certain designer exclusions apply. Offer also good in-stores with coupon. E-mail me or leave me a comment if you need the coupon for in-store use.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: $15 Off Your Purchase of $100 or More on Lulus.com

TODAY and TOMORROW ONLY get $15 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.lulus.com. Enter code "spring" at checkout.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Kate Spade Friends & Family Sale

TODAY and TOMORROW ONLY get 30% off your purchase including sale items on www.katespade.com. Enter code "FRIENDLY30" at checkout.

TODAY ONLY: 15% Off Everything on BeautyTicket.com

TODAY ONLY get 15% off of everything on www.beautyticket.com. Enter code "EARTHDAY15" at checkout.

Henri Bendel Friends & Family Sale

TODAY through April 25th get 20% off your purchase on www.henribendel.com. Enter code "FRIENDS AND FAMILY" at checkout. The offer is also good in-stores with coupon. Click here to print the coupon for in-store use: http://henribendel.cmail5.com/T/ViewEmail/y/9718A2EB39E5DBDF/80887383CE236D220F8C96E86323F7F9. The Henri Bendels is located at Easton shopping mall in the C-bus.

Fashion Do: Oversized Boyfriend Styles

The Boyfriend Blazer

Oversized boyfriend styles have been trendy for a little while now and it doesn't look like they are going anywhere for the time being! Probably the most popular boyfriend style item is the boyfriend blazer. Lots of celebrities have been spotted recently wearing boyfriend blazers (Above: Sienna Miller, Sarah Jessica Parker, Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss). The key to summerizing this piece is to choose a boyfriend blazer in a lighter fabric and in a lighter color as pictured above on SJP and Kate Moss. My favorite pieces to wear with a boyfriend blazer are either a mini dress or skinny jeans/pants. Below are some boyfriend blazers to consider: Central Park West "Daytona" ponte boyfriend blazer for $141 on http://www.piperlime.com/; Boyfriend blazer for $120 on www.bananarepublic.com; Charlotte Ronson double breasted boyfriend blazer for $315 on www.shopbop.com; Central Park West "Miami" gathered sleeve boyfriend blazer for $152 on www.piperlime.com; Doki Geki ruched sleeve boyfriend blazer for $48 on www.nordstrom.com; Halogen linen boyfriend blazer for $98 on www.nordstrom.com; Sparkle & Fade shawl collar boyfriend blazer for $78 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; MM Couture striped boyfriend blazer for $88 on http://www.piperlime.com/; Charles Gray linen boyfriend blazer for $198 on http://www.nordstrom.com/.


The Boyfriend Jean

Boyfriend jeans have also been trendy for quite a while now (Above: Kate Beckinsdale, Cassie, Reese Witherspoon, and Halle Berry). As seen above the most popular way to wear boyfriend jeans is cuffed at the bottom. You can dress them up with a pair of heels as seen on Cassie above or down with a pair of flip flops as seen on Halle Berry above. Below are some boyfriend jeans to consider: Blue London low boyfriend jean on sale for $39.50 on www.victoriassecret.com; Current/Elliot boyfriend jean for $179 on www.shopbop.com; Blank Denim cropped boyfriend jean for $78 on www.shopbop.com; Distressed boyfriend jean for $69.50 on www.gap.com; Level 99 boyfriend crop jean for $114 on www.piperlime.com; Distressed boyfriend jean for $24.90 on www.forever21.com; Levi 501 white cap boyfriend jean on sale for $29.99 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Heritage cropped boyfriend jean for $89.50 on www.bananarepublic.com.

The Boyfriend Short

Boyfriend jeans are getting shorter for the summer months! Lots of celebrities have recently been spotted wearing boyfriend shorts (Above: Isla Fisher, Rhianna, Gweneth Paltrow, Anna Paquin). Remember, the older you are the longer the shorts should be. Below are some boyfriend shorts to consider: Blue London relaxed boyfriend short for $49.50 on www.victoriassecret.com; Chambray boyfriend cut-off short for $49.50 on www.gap.com; Blank Denim studded boyfriend short for $78 on www.shopbop.com; Blue London embroidered boyfriend short for $49.50 on www.victoriassecret.com; Jolt stretch denim boyfriend short for $34 on www.nordstrom.com; Rich & Skinny boyfriend short for $150 on www.piperlime.com; Heritage slouchy boyfriend roll-up short for $79.50 on www.bananarepublic.com.

The Boyfriend Shirt

Finally, another popular item in the boyfriend trend is the boyfriend shirt, which is also quite popular amongst the celebs (Above: Alexa Chung, Jessica Alba, Emily Blunt). The two most popular styles of boyfriend shirts are currently the denim chambray boyfriend shirt and the plaid boyfriend shirt. You can wear your boyfriend shirt loose over skinny jeans or leggings or tucked into a pencil skirt for a more polished look. Below are some boyfriend shirts to consider: Boyfriend banker shirt for $54.50 on www.gap.com; Civil Smith oxford chambray boyfriend shirt for $128 on www.piperlime.com; Denim boyfriend shirt for $58 on www.victoriassecret.com; Kettle Black plaid boyfriend shirt on sale for $60.50 on www.shopbop.com; Victorialand boyfriend shirt for $168 on www.shopbop.com; Trovata plaid boyfriend shirt for $150 on www.piperlime.com; Urban Renewal denim boyfriend shirt for $48 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Plaid boyfriend shirt for $59.50 on www.bananarepublic.com; Patterson J. Kincaid "Brian" gingham boyfriend shirt for $98 on www.piperlime.com (I have this shirt and LOVE it!!)

The key to pulling off any boyfriend style is to not overdo it. It you are wearing boyfriend jeans or shorts, wear a more fitted top. And vice versa for the boyfriend blazer or shirt -- go fitted on the bottom with skinny jeans or a tighter skirt. I personally have invested in at least one of each of these items!