Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Trend: Lace-Up Footwear

Well, ladies my summary of the biggest fall/winter 2010 fashion trends is about to come to an end. I thought I would go ahead and save one of the biggest trends for last: lace-up footwear! If you haven't noticed this trend, then you've been living under a fashion rock because lace-up boots are everywhere!!! They were featured prominently on the AW2010 runways as seen above at Reed Krakoff, Anna Sui, Peter Som, and Balmain and are widely available at shoe retailers right now. Personally, I'm impartial to this trend -- I don't really love it or hate it, but the nice thing about this trend is that it can double with another trend, so if you are liking the military trend, pick up a pair of military-inspired lace-up boots, or if you are liking the moto trend, pick up a pair of lace-up moto boots.

If you are liking the lace-up footwear trend, above are some lace-up boots than you might consider picking up: Aldo "Brissey" lace-up boot for $180 on www.aldoshoes.com; ASOS ATTACK lace-up platform bootie for $227.48 on www.asos.com; Akira "Ariel" lace-up bootie for $129.90 on www.shopakira.com; "Belle" lace-up bootie for $32.50 on www.urbanog.com; Nine West "Divara" lace-up bootie for $109 on www.piperlime.com; Steven by Steve Madden "Abee" lace-up boot for $249 on www.piperlime.com; Steve Madden "Evander" lace-up boot for $169.95 on www.stevemadden.com; RJ Girl "Amanda" lace-up boot for $150 on www.piperlime.com; Steve Madden "Cameronn" flat lace-up boot for $129.95 on www.stevemadden.com; Steve Madden "A-Rena" lace-up peeptoe bootie for $149.95 on www.stevemadden.com; Charles by Charles David "Krave" lace-up bootie for $190 on www.piperlime.com.

The lace-up trend is also not just limited to boots. Lace-up booties and shooties were also featured in a lot of AW2010 collections as seen below at Manolo Blahnik, Givenchy, Chanel, and Nicholas Kirkwood.

If you want to give this trend a try, but don't want to spend the money on a full boot or you think that the bootie or shootie is a little more your style, below are some great lace-up booties and shooties to choose from: Kelsi Dagger "Fortune" lace-up wedge shootie for $120 on www.piperlime.com; ASOS WHITE WEST platform tassel lace-up shootie for $202.20 on www.asos.com; Irregular Choice "Poetice License Backlash" lace-up shootie for $98 on www.irregularchoice.com; Miss Me "Oz" lace-up shootie for $27.50 on www.urbanog.com; Steve Madden "Annton" lace-up wedge peeptoe shootie for $129.95 on www.stevemadden.com; Dolce Vita platform lace-up oxford for $178 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; MMM "Charlize" lace-up shootie for $112 on www.nastygal.com; Lace-up wedge shootie for $25.80 on www.forever21.com; Qupid "Ceduce" perforated lace-up wedge shootie for $27.50 on www.urbanog.com; ASOS TIMBER padded collar lace-up shootie for $92.68 on www.asos.com.

Neiman Marcus Last Call's New Internet Site

For those of us who don't have a Neiman Marcus Last Call store nearby (or even a Neiman Marcus store for that matter -- no I'm not bitter), the great deals that are generally available at Neiman Marcus LC are now available online at www.nmlastcall.com!!! Plus, from now until October 12th you will automatically get an extra 30% off your purchase during their Columbus Day sale! Plus, enter code "FSLAUNCH" at checkout for free shipping. Happy shopping! I've off to check out the great deals!

Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Trend: Gold

Besides camel and red, the other color that was prominently featured on the AW2010 runways was gold as seen above at Twenty8Twelve, Milly, Alexander Wang, and Balmain. Gold is such a fun color so I'm super glad that it is on-trend this fall and winter. A touch of metallic really can spice up any outfit and, since it is considered a neutral, you can pair it with any color you want whether it is another neutral like brown as seen above at Twenty8Twelve or with a non-neutral color like hot pink as seen above at Milly. If you love gold as much as I do, below are some fun gold-hued items for you to consider picking up this fall: Halston Heritage v-neck cocktail dress for $365 on www.shopbop.com; Feud "Blunt" bootie on sale for $126.38 on www.asos.com; Embellished metallic tank on sale for $19.99 on www.express.com; Metallic one-shoulder dress for 14.80 on www.forever21.com; Costume Dept leggings on sale for $52 on www.80spurple.com; Steve Madden "Caryssa" platform pump for $129.95 on www.bloomingdales.com; ASOS metallic body con mesh insert dress top for $47.18 on www.asos.com; Sparkle & Fade metallic legging for $38 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Seychelles wrap peeptoe heel for $98 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Rojas braided balloon sleeve dress for $56 on www.80spurple.com; T.B.A. "Harriet" short for $168 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Tadashi "Shoji" woven dress for $328 on www.bloomingdales.com; Polished shine tights for $14 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Nanette Lepore "Scheming" blouse for $282 on www.piperlime.com; Metallic one-shoulder banded dress for $79.90 on www.express.com; Irregular Choice "Proper English Gent" pump for $130 on www.irregularchoice.com.

Spotlight on: Madewell Jewelry

I've always loved statement jewelry. In fact, when it comes to jewelry my mantra has always been the bigger the better. The problem I run into with statement jewelry though is that it is either extremely pricey for the costume jewelry materials that are used to create the pieces or extremely inexpensive and flimsy so it just looks cheap. A statement necklace from edgier designers like Fallon, Alice + Olivia, Robert Rodriguez, Erickson Beamon, or ABS by Allen Schwartz will run you nearly $300. But at long last I have found a great mid-range brand with a similar aesthetic -- Madewell. Each of the pieces listed above and below are $118 or less! If you haven't checked out Madewell's jewelry before, give it a shot at www.madewell.com or www.shopbop.com. Also, get free shipping on any purchase on www.madewell.com from now until October 6th with code "YESPLEASE." (There is always free shipping on www.shopbop.com.) Above: Tangled twist bracelet for $42; Spiked bib necklace for $78; "Gatsby" ring for $25; Ice cluster bib necklace for $118.

Above: First frost bracelet for $68; Spike pendant necklace for $28; Chunky chains cuff for $55; Crytals & chains fringe necklace for $88; Braided stone bracelet for $58.

ASOS.com U.S. Website!

British retailer ASOS has finally launched their long-awaited U.S. website! U.S. customers will get free shipping and free returns!!! Yay! Plus, now you'll find U.S. sizing on all products, and you can browse and purchase in U.S. dollars. The website is located at http://us.asos.com.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 30% Off Your Purchase on OldNavy.com, BananaRepublic.com, and Gap.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 30% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com, www.bananarepublic.com, and www.gap.com. Enter code "SAVEBIG" at checkout. Plus, get free shipping when you spend $100 or more.

Deals for the Week of October 4, 2010

The Gap
October 8-October 11
30% off regular-priced outerwear on www.gap.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5736&tid=gpemmwk32&EV=1082010_N_GWM&DI=19847767&CD=GNC_GAC
Plus, get free shipping with your purchase of $50 or more with code "GAPSHIP50"

Victoria's Secret
October 8-October 10
$30 off your purchase of $175 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "30OFF175"
October 8-October 10
Free shipping on your purchase of $175 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "100SHIPVS" at checkout

Max & Chloe
October 8-October 11
$15 off any purchase of $75 or more on www.maxandchloe.com
Enter code "MAX15" at checkout

Nine West
October 7-unknown
Columbus Day Sale: 30% off select items on www.ninewest.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.ninewest.com/Sale/4,default,sc.html?ep_tag=EMOCT6AD1

Bliss
October 7-October 13
20% off already-reduced bliss skincare sets of 2 on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "COLUMBUS" at checkout
Click here to shop skincare sets: http://www.blissworld.com/value-outlet/shop-value/stock-up-save.aspx
October 8-October 15
Free get out of hair! sample with any purchase of $25 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "OCTNEWS" at checkout
October 8-October 31
Free lemon + sage soapy suds deluxe sample with your purchase of a lemon + sage body butter on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "LSBUTTER" at checkout

Banana Republic
October 7-October 11
Extra 25% off already-reduced sale items in Banana Republic stores
In-stores only

Express
October 7-October 11
$15 off every $60 you spend on www.express.com; $30 off your $120 purchase; $45 off your $180 purchase; $60 off your $240 purchase
Enter code "9978" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://www.express.com/assets/cms/coupons/10/coupon-15-off-email1.pdf?om_rid=DzHLIG&om_mid=_BMrY21B8VFo82a

Ann Taylor
October 7-October 10
Extra 40% off already-reduced sale items on www.anntaylor.com
Enter code "EXTRA40" at checkout

Bloomingdale's
October 7-October 11
20%-40% off select merchandise on www.bloomingdales.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=13320&PageID=57209877433179&kw=Save%2020-40%20Percent&loc=leftnav&cm_mmc=EML-_-Promotional-_-POSFOB_10-07-10_1stChanceClearance-_-MainTopSlice_POS20to40&EMAIL_ID=159172141

Ann Taylor Loft
October 4-October 6
25% off your purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com
Enter code "SAVE25" at checkout
October 7-October 10
Extra 40% off already-reduced sale items on www.anntaylorloft.com
Enter code "SAVE40" at checkout

Skinterra
October 4-November 1
20% off selected brands including StriVectin, NIA24, and Clarisonic on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "FALL2010" at checkout

Luna Boston
October 4-October 8
25% off regular-priced items on www.lunaboston.com
Enter code "25off" at checkout
October 4-October 8
10% off sale items on www.lunaboston.com
Enter code "10off" at checkout
October 8-October 11
20% off your purchase between $200 and $249 on www.lunaboston.com; 30% off your purchase between $250 and $499; 30% off your purchase of $500 or more
Enter code "columbus" at checkout

Cache
October 4-October 31
$25 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.cache.com
Enter code "Z100534" at checkout
October 4-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 4-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

Nordstrom
October 4-October 25
Free shipping on your entire order when you purchase a pair of shoes on www.nordstrom.com
Enter code "SHOES" at checkout

6pm.com
October 4-October 10
Up to 65% off Jessica Simpson footwear, apparel, accessories, and bags on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/1147/sort/recentSales/desc?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pmProduct3_101003&utm_campaign=101003 October 4-October 10
Up to 65% off Steve Madden footwear, bags, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/155/filter/priceFacet/%22%2450.00+and+Under%22/sort/goLiveDate/desc?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pmProduct5_101003&utm_campaign=101003 October 4-October 8
Up to 75% off RSVP footwear and apparel onwww.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/403/filter/brandNameFacet/%22rsvp%22/sort/recentSales/desc%20%20?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pmProduct3_101004&utm_campaign=refcode

Wink
October 4-October 19
15% off jewelry on www.winknyc.com
Enter code "J97X2" at checkout

Bebe
October 4-October 15
$25 off your purchase of $150 or more on www.bebe.com
Enter code "25OFF50" at checkout
October 4-October 15
$50 off your purchase of $250 or more on www.bebe.com
Offers also good in-stores with coupon
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Robertson
October 4-unknown
35% off your purchase on www.shoprobertson.com
Enter code "luckybreaks6" at checkout

Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Trend: Mini-Bags

Another big fall/winter 2010 trend that was seen on the AW2010 runways (Above: Lanvin, Gucci, Donna Karan, Missoni) is the mini-bag. For those of you who know me, you know that handbags are sort of my thing and I like and own them in all sizes, shapes, and styles. I'm particularly loving the mini-bag trend because they are a great bag for a night out and you can keep your arms and armpits free unlike when you are carrying a clutch. In particular, the cross-body style is huge right now. If you are thinking of just picking up one item to update your fall/winter 2010 wardrobe, I would recommend a fun day/night cross-body mini bag because it is an item that will immediately update your look and keep you looking current and on-trend. Below are some adordable mini-bags (I just ordered the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag below (but in black and gold, not blue) and I can't wait to get it in!!!) to consider: Ash "Daisy" snake mini cross-body bag on sale for $170.19 on www.asos.com; Adorable mini bag for $24.80 on www.asos.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs embellished dot shoulder bag for $278 on www.neimanmarcus.com; Cole Haan "Ali" mini leather crossbody bag for $98 on www.bloomingdales.com; Linea Pelle "Perry" woven mini cross-body bag for $225 on www.lineapelle.com; Tory Burch "Kateson" metallic mini bag for $195 on www.bloomingdales.com; Mini cross-body bag for $39.90 on www.express.com; Poppie Jones mini cross-body bag for $19.95 on www.dsw.com; Deena & Ozzy pony hair miny purse for $38 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Badgley Mischka "Michelle" mini cross-body bag for $198 on www.nordstrom.com; Pieces small floral quilted bag for $37.07 on www.asos.com; BCBGeneration "Lily" mini cross-body bag for $78 on www.macys.com.