Vamp Style: Outfits Inspired by Bella, Sookie, Elena, and Buffy

Unless you've been living under a rock, I'm sure you've noticed that vampire boyfriends are all the rage these days. Like so many others, I've fallen victim to watching the recent rash of vampire movies and television shows like Twilight, True Blood, and The Vampire Diaries. And if all that blood-sucking wasn't enough for me, I also recently finished watching the seven season run of the late-90s television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. After all those hours in front of the television, I have concluded that these vampire storylines have an awful lot in common -- the hapless helpless albeit beautiful heroine who possesses a unique characteristic that makes her desirable to the vampire (i.e., Bella is immune to vampires' special powers; Sookie can read people's minds; Elena is a dead ringer for a two hundred year old vampire) can't choose between two incredibly handsome rivals (i.e., Edward v. Jacob; Bill v. Eric; Stefan v. Damon).

Is it too much to ask for a little creativity people? I mean, don't get me wrong, I love all of the mancandy on these shows--I've spent many a night dreaming about being the meat in a Salvatore sandwich--but that is starting to be the one and only reason I watch these shows. Is it too much to ask for a little female empowerment? A heroine that I can actually respect? Why do all of these heroines have to be so freaking weak, and depend upon their boyfriends to rescue them over and over and over again? Enter Buffy with her ass kicking moves and delightfully snappy wit, depending on no man to fight her battles. Thank you Joss Whedon for showing us that you can have yummy rival manvamps (i,e., Angel v. Spike) and still have a heroine who can take care of herself that other girls can actually appreciate. So get with the program Bella, Sookie, and Elena. Stop being so whiny and pathetic. I can't take it anymore. Either start contributing or go away so I can look at your super hot boytoys in peace!

End rant; begin fashion blog.

Since I can't seem to get enough of these vampire shows even despite my inner loathing for the pathetically dull leading ladies, I thought I'd go ahead and post some clothes and accessories inspired by these vamp-dating ladies (some are admittedly a little more inspiring than others).

Bella Swan: Grunge Girl

Bella's style is definitely the most casual of the heroines. Function over fashion seems to be her motto as she is typically seen in jeans, hoodies, and sneakers. Below: Unisex flex fleece zip hoody for $42 on www.americanapparel.com; Moto knit blazer for $79.50 on www.gap.com; Plaid camp shirt for $34.50 on www.ae.com; True Religion "Billy" straight leg jeans for $196 on www.piperlime.com; "Hit the Trail" backpack for $53 on www.lulus.com; Knit military jacket on sale for $39.99 on www.gap.com; Converse "Jack Purcell" CP OX sneakers for $50 on www.piperlime.com; Adirondack barn jacket on sale for $39.50 on www.llbean.com.

Sookie Stackhouse: Southern Belle

Sookie's style is the most feminine of the heroines and probably the closest to my own personal style, although she can dress almost a little too lady-like for my liking at times. She is typically seen in sun dresses and florals and on the more casual days in short shorts and lightweight tanks to counter the southern sun. Below: Silver Belles top for $37.99 on www.modcloth.com; "Atlantis" shorts by Machine Jean for $30 on www.lulus.com; "Sookie Stackhouse" dress by Esley for $40 on www.lulus.com; Wild Diva "Wink" espadrille wedge for $22.90 on www.urbanog.com; "Garden Trellis" dress for $38 on www.lulus.com; "Gleaming Loops" headband for $32 on www.anthropologie.com; "Courtly Love" cardigan for $29.99 on www.modcloth.com; Quilted lock across-body bag for $25.36 on www.asos.com.

Elena Gilbert: Girl Next Door

Elena's style reminds me of that of your typical well-adjusted American high school teenager. Her style is casual like Bella's but with more feminine touches. Below: Citizens of Humanity "Ava" straight leg jean on sale for $134.99 on www.piperlime.com; Ben-Amun long pocketwatch locket necklace for $130 on www.maxandchloe.com; Lightweight moto jacket for $34.50 on www.oldnavy.com; Ruffled racerback tank for $12.50 on www.oldnavy.com; Denim jacket for $29.50 on www.oldnavy.com; Free People "Daytripper" henley on sale for $47.99 on www.piperlime.com; Studded leather belt for $55 on www.bananarepublic.com; Distressed denim mini for $24.50 on www.oldnavy.com.

Buffy Summers: Sexy Slayer

Buffy's style is definitely the sexiest of the heroines. It involves a lot of leather and bare midriffs. But we have to cut her a little slack since the show was on in the late 90s when leather pants were actually trendy (yes they were, believe it or not). Below: Baby rib crop t-shirt for $18 on www.americanapparel.com; Guess by Marciano "Kristie" skinny faux leather pants for $128 on www.guess.com; AB Studio solid sheath dress for on sale for $24.99 on www.kohls.com; Faux leather quilted shoulder jacket for $98 on www.express.com; Eve's Addiction sterling silver cross necklace for $31 on www.amazon.com; Rich & Skinny cargo leggings for $172 on www.piperlime.com; Cotton eyelet bustier for $69 on www.bebe.com; Michael Antonio "Otavia" boot on sale for $59.99 on www.piperlime.com.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 30% Off Select Tops and Sweaters on BananaRepublic.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 30% off select styles of tops, sweaters, and more on www.bananarepublic.com. No code necessary. Click here to access the sale: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=55213&tid=bremcp020&EV=BW26162010&CD=BNC_BAC&DI=19847767.

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

TODAY ONLY get 20% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com. Enter code "ONSUMMER" at checkout.

The discount drops to 15% off tomorrow and Friday, and then to 10% off on Saturday and Sunday.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 20% Off Everything in the Skin Care Department on Drugstore.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 20% off of everything in the skin care department on www.drugstore.com. No code necessary. Click here to access the sale: http://www.drugstore.com/templates/browse/default.asp?catid=151&aid=337642&aparam=10wk24dsSKIN&om_u=AJfMYt&om_i=_BMGIUPB8LfDkMC.

TODAY ONLY: Up to 70% Off Boutique 9 Footwear on 6pm.com

TODAY ONLY get up to 70% off Boutique 9 footwear on www.6pm.com. No code necessary. Click here to access the sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/1899/filter/brandNameFacet/%22Boutique+9%22/.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 20% Off Any Purchase of $25 or More on BathandBodyWorks.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 20% off your purchase of $25 or more on www.bathandbodyworks.com. Enter code "TWENTY" at checkout. Offer also good in-stores with coupon. Click here to print the coupon for in-store use: http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/r/regf2?aid=528207786&a=0&n=73&D_CODE=2728&cm_mmc=CH-_-20100616SAS2-_-9000104-_-mainPrintCoupon&cm_lm=sabrinahaurin@hotmail.com.

Great Deal: 50% Off Brian Danielle Blue Topaz Diamond Earrings on MaxandChloe.com

From TODAY until June 20th and only while supplies last get Brian Danielle's blue topaz and diamond earrings for $245 (down from $490) on www.maxandchloe.com. No code necessary. Click here to purchase the earrings: http://www.maxandchloe.com/fulldetails/6311/-1/83?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=061410. All sales are final.

TODAY ONLY: Up to 70% Off Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs Footwear, Handbags, and Accessories on 6pm.com

TODAY ONLY get up to 70% off Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs footwear, handbags, and accessories on www.6pm.com. No code necessary. Click here to access the sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/1157/sort/percentOff/desc.

Great Deal: Gerard Darel 48-Heures Zip Front Handbag for $560 on Delcina.com

THIS WEEK ONLY and only while supplies last get Gerard Darel's 48-Heures zip front bag in light beige for $560 (down from $895) on www.delcina.com. No code necessary. Click here to purchase the bag: http://www.delcina.com/store/product.php?productid=337&cat=96&page=1. All sales are final.

Fashion Do: Evening Neon Brights

This summer brighter is better for evening wear! Lots of celebrities have recently been seen wearing formal gowns in very nontraditional neon colors (Above: Diane Kruger; Sarah Jessica Parker; Kirsten Dunst; Kristin Davis). And this trend is not just limited to floor-length evening gowns as seen above. Rather, celebs have also been spotted recently wearing cocktail dresses in all different kinds of fun neon shades and prints (Below: Scarlett Johansson; Victoria Justice; Kristen Stewart; Stephanie Pratt; Anna Paquin). I really am loving this trend and already own a neon pink embellished dress from Karta that I can't wait to break out every summer!

If you too are feeling this trend below are a few options to consider: Bebe silk beaded halter dress for $139 on www.bebe.com; Bumper "Colin" open-toed sandal on sale for $18.70 on www.urbanoriginals.com; Bebe embellished halter maxi dress for $169 on www.bebe.com; Bebe chiffon rosette dress for $149 on www.bebe.com; Rebecca Minkoff zip "Fling" clutch on sale for $129.25 on www.rebeccaminkoff.com; Nanette Lepore "Love & Lust" silk zip-front top on sale for $99 on www.bloomingdales.com; Lauren by Ralph Lauren "Valora" gathered sheath dress for $188 on www.bloomingdales.com; Arden B taffeta one-shoulder dress for $89 on www.ardenb.com; Illamasqua Dystopia nail polish in "Obsess" for $21.14 on www.asos.com; Bebe cross bust pleated dress for $119 on www.bebe.com; Kay Unger chiffon halter gown with ruffled bodice on sale for $294 on www.bloomingdales.com; Bebe color-blocked cutout dress for $98 on www.bebe.com; Alice + Olivia "Rebecca" silk twisted tie-front dress for $297 on www.bloomingdales.com; Bebe sheer racer-back paneled dress for $119 on www.bebe.com; Pleasure Doing Business 5 band miniskirt for $88 on www.shopbop.com.

Deals for the Week of June 14, 2010

Couture Candy
June 18-June 20
20% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "ALL20" at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply

Kooba
June 18-unknown
Up to 40% off select merchandise on www.kooba.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://shop.kooba.com/pl/c/2.html?CID=EM06152010A

Cache
June 17-unknown
Extra 30% off already-reduced sale styles on www.cache.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.cache.com/cache/control/category/~category_id=0500?cc=06162010_a
Sale also in-stores

The Gap
June 17-June 20
Extra 20% off summer sale styles and free shipping on purchase of $100 or more on www.gap.com
Enter code "GAPSALE20" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores

Piperlime
June 15-unknown
Lime Tag Sale: Up to 40$ off select summer styles on www.piperlime.com
Click here to access sale: http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/categorySearch.do?cid=19850&tid=plembl3480&ev=PWBC6152010&di=19847767

Bebe
June 15-June 20
$50 off your purchase of $250 or more on www.bebe.com
Enter code "50OFF250" 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/01/00/00/09/27/21/86/927218630.pdf?ep_mid=71932548&ep_rid=1199179533
June 15-June 20
$20 off your purchase of $125 or more on www.bebe.com
Enter code "20OFF125" 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/01/00/00/09/27/21/92/927219290.pdf?ep_mid=71932548&ep_rid=1199179533

Wink
June 15-June 19
15% off all handbags on www.winknyc.com
Enter code "H2S9X" at checkout

Kate Spade
June 15-June 18
Online Sample Sale: Up to 75% off your purchase on www.katespade.com
Click here to access sale: http://www.katespade.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2130331

Bloomingdales
June 15-June 17
Buy more, save more: 20% off your purchase of $250 to $499.99 on www.bloomingdales.com; 30% off your purchase of $500 or more
No code necessary
Offer will be automatically added to your cart upon checkout
Only applies to items marked "Buy more, save more"
Offer also good in-stores

J. Crew
June 14-June 16
Free shipping on orders of $150 or more on www.jcrew.com
Enter code "BEACH" at checkout

Ann Taylor Loft
June 14-unknown
Extra 40% off sale items on www.anntaylorloft.com
Enter code "SALE40" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon
June 17-June 20
$15 off every $75 you spend in Ann Taylor Loft stores with coupon
E-mail me or leave me a comment if you need the coupon for in-store use

6pm.com
June 14-June 18
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/shoes/filter/hide%3AproductTypeFacet/%22Shoes%22/brandNameFacet/%22Charles+by+Charles+David+OR+Charles+David%22
June 14-June 18
Up to 60% off Pour La Victoire footwear on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/2190/filter/
June 14-June 18
Up to 70% off Enzo Angiolini footwear on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/305/filter/brandNameFacet/%22Enzo+Angiolini%22/sort/goLiveDate/desc

Belen Echandia
June 14-unknown
Online Sample Sale: Up to 70% off ex-showroom/press samples from BE's Autumn/Winter 2009 collection and Spring/Summer 2010 collection on www.belenechandia.com

Hayden Harnett
June 14-June 19
Buy one item, get 20% off your purchase on www.haydenharnett.com; buy two items, get 30% off your purchase; buy three items, get 40% off your purchase; buy four items, get 50% off your purchase
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://haydenharnett.com/?action=secret_presummer_sale&c_d=Y

Lulu's
June 14-August 2
30% off your purchase on www.lulus.com
Enter code "luckybreaks4" at checkout

Skinterra
June 14-June 30
$30 off your purchase of $125 or more on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "SAVE30" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical and Relastin Trio

Nine West
June 14-July 11
$10 off your purchase of $60 or more on www.ninewest.com
No code necessary; discount will be automatically reflected at checkout when you click here: http://www.ninewest.com/Sale/4,default,sc.html?ep_tag=EMJUNE3AD1&nw_src_cd=NW10FF
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://f.chtah.com/i/28/1798717261/6.3_NW_Coup.html?ep_tag=EMJUNE3&nw_src_cd=NW10FF

Victoria's Secret
June 14-June 22
Free shipping on orders of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SHIPVS10" at checkout

Bliss
June 14-July 20
Get a free Clarins beauty flash balm deluxe sample (a $27.50 value) with any Clarins purchase of $40 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "CLARINS" at checkout
June 18-June 24
20% off all bliss, remede & elemis purchases and free shipping on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "JULY20" at checkout

C.O. Bigelow
June 14-June 30
$20 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.cobigelow.com
Enter code "big20off" at checkout

Bath & Body Works
June 14-June 27
$10 off any purchase of $40 or more and free shipping on any purchase of $60 or more on www.bathandbodyworks.com
Enter code "SALESHIP" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/r/regf2?aid=528207786&a=0&n=64&D_CODE=2668&cm_mmc=CH-_-20100611SHIPRDM-_-10011730-_-mainPrintCoupon&cm_lm=sabrinahaurin@hotmail.com
June 18-June 27
$10 off any purchase of $40 or more on www.bathandbodyworks.com
Enter code "SALE40" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/r/regf2?aid=528207786&a=0&n=74&D_CODE=2700&cm_mmc=CH-_-20100618SAS-_-10008954-_-mainPrintCoupon&cm_lm=sabrinahaurin@hotmail.com

DSW
June 14-July 6
Free shipping on purchases over $35 on www.dsw.com
Enter code "SHIPR" at checkout
June 17-June 20
$20 off your purchase of $99 or more on www.dsw.com; $10 off your purchase of $49 or more
Enter code "2LOGIN" at checkout

TODAY ONLY: 25% Off Regular-Priced Items on BananaRepublic.com

TODAY ONLY get 25% off regular-priced items (plus free shipping when you spend $100 or more) on www.bananarepublic.com. Enter code "NEWINJUNE" at checkout.

Gucci Spring/Summer Pre-Sale

Gucci's Spring/Summer sale will commence this weekend, but you can currently shop the pre-sale online via this link: http://www.gucci.com/us/us-english/us/reserve.asp. Prices are 30%-40% off. Items will ship once the sale officially starts. As the sale progresses, certain items will become discounted up to 50%-60% off, but typically popular items and styles sell out quickly during the pre-sale so if you see something you like don't hesitate to purchase it. Happy shopping!!

UPDATE: The Gucci Sale is still going on. Additional markdowns were taken today (June 11th). Click here to access the current sale: http://www.gucci.com/us/us-english/us/sale/womens-shoes/.

Mulberry for Target Handbag Collection

British handbag designer Mulberry will be creating a line of handbags for Target stores! The line will be available from October 10th to December 24th. Pictures from the for Target line have not yet been released (the pictures above are from Mulberry's high-end line), but I will be sure to post pictures as soon as they are out!

STARTS TODAY: Rebecca Minkoff Online Sale

From TODAY until Monday, June 14th select handbags, apparel, and accessories will be on sale on www.rebeccaminkoff.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $100. All sales are final. Click here to access the sale: http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/shop/june-2010-sale.html. NOTE: The website is super slow right now so be patient!!!

TODAY ONLY: 15% Off Footwear on ShockBoutique.com

TODAY ONLY get 15% off footwear on www.shockboutique.com. Enter code "SHOCKSHOES" at checkout. They have some super cute styles! Above: T-strap wedge for $35.70 down from $42; T-strap colorblocked sandal for $35.70 down from $42; Studded combat boots for $160.65 down from $189; Gold sequined platform pumps for $38.25 down from $45; Nude platform pumps for $38.25 down from $45.