Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trend: Orange

Besides white, the other trendy color to wear this Spring and Summer is orange. This hue was featured prominently on the SS2011 runways (Above: Prada, Costume National, Hermes, Versace). While orange comes in many different shades, the on-trend shade is a bright almost neon orange. Admittedly, this color is not going to work the best on all skin tones, so while I recommend giving this trend a try, be sure to have a discriminating eye as the color may simply not work for you. If, however, you are ready to give this orange-trend a try, below are some options to consider: BDG basic knit tank dress for $32 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Cooperative canvas strap wedge for $48 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Lauren Active "Lilly" three-quarter sleeve hoodie for $59.50 on www.macys.com; Ecote tiedye maxi dress for $49 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Tiered lace tank for $48 on www.nastygal.com; Planet Gold sleeveless v-neck zipper ponte mini shift dress on sale for $26.99 on www.macys.com; Sanguinelli cardigan for $42.99 on www.modcloth.com; Moschitto Designs large filgree cuff for $54 on www.nordstrom.com; NY Collection sleeveless ruffle placket belted shirtdress for $54 on www.macys.com; Tory Burch "Bev" tumbled leather moccasins for $275 on www.bloomingdales.com; Style & Co. short sleeve smocked peasant top for $14.98 on www.macys.com; Patterson J. Kincaid "Challi Priscilla" tank dress for $128 on www.piperlime.com.

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TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY choose between one of two free gifts when you purchase $60 or more worth of merchandise on www.blissworld.com. Enter code "LEMONSAGE" at checkout for a free lemon + sage body scrub and body butter (a $30 value). Or enter code "STARTERKIT" at checkout for a free favorite things starter kit (a $45 value).

TODAY ONLY: 20% Off Your Linea Pelle Purchase on LPCollection.com

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

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Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trend: Woven Accessories

When you think of warm weather, do you picture sitting outside on a warm day in a wicker chair with a cold glass of lemonade? Well, now picture wearing that wicker chair! Ok, not really, but woven shoes and handbags are going to be a hot trend this Spring and Summer (Above: Fendi; Tabitha Simmons; Gucci; Marni). I already have an oversized woven clutch from Cole Haan that I love to wear during the summer months, so I am really liking this trend. What do you think? If you are liking it as well and want to pick up a woven accessory to update your wardrobe, below are some options to consider: Cole Haan Heritage "Jade" woven leather satchel for $398 on www.bloomingdales.com; Bernardo "Miami" woven sandal for $109 on www.piperlime.com; Park City navy blue handbag for $34 on www.lulus.com; Black and Tan hat for $44 on www.anthropologie.com; Tarnish straw flap satchel for $98 on www.nordstrom.com; Tory Burch "Reva" woven flat for $235 on www.nordstrom.com; Eliott Lucca "Milana" woven metallic leather shoulder bag for $128 on www.nordstrom.com; Stuart Weitzman "Bradford" woven platform sandal for $375 on www.nordstrom.com; 7 Hills double strap woven waist belt for $32 on www.piperlime.com; Kelsi Dagger "Vala" woven ballet flats for $89 on www.bloomingdales.com; Kate Spade New York "Hello Sunshine" woven fiber tote for $275 on www.nordstrom.com; Lucky Brand "Maris" woven wedge sandals for $99 on www.bloomingdales.com.

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TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Extra 30% Off Regular-Priced Apparel and Jewelry on LastCall.com

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Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trend: Asian Inspiration

Asian-inspired prints and details were prominent in many of the SS2011 collections (Above: Givenchy; Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti; Dries Van Noten; Louis Vuitton). I like this trend because many of the prints are quite feminine and the fabrics are flowy, which suit my girly aesthetic, but I think you have to be careful not to go overboard with this trend (i.e., the hat at Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti above). Otherwise, you run the risk of looking like you are wearing a costume. If this trend is appealing to you, below are some options to consider: Elie Tahari "Kathryn" jersey shift dress for $248 on www.nordstrom.com; Ksenia scarf sleeve top for $138 on www.bcbg.com; Tibi strapless print dress for $363 on www.shopbop.com; "Crane or Shine" dress for $139.99 on www.modcloth.com; Sakura wrap dress for $58 on www.nastygal.com; Silk flower tunic for $129 on www.bebe.com; Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent tunic dress for $365 on www.nordstrom.com; Foley + Corinna cowl back floral top for $275 on www.shopbop.com; Shimmer woven kimono dress for $159 on www.bebe.com; One-shoulder kimono top for $22.80 on www.forever21.com; Karen Zambos Vintage Couture kimono dress for $231 on www.shopbop.com; Leith drape-sleeve silk jacket for $228 on www.nordstrom.com.

Deals for the Week of March 21, 2011

Max & Chloe
March 25-March 31
$20 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.maxandchloe.com; $50 off your purchase of $200 or more; $100 off your purchase of $500 or more; $500 off your purchase of $2,000 or more
Enter code "ANNIV5" at checkout

6pm.com
March 25-March 27
Up to 70% off Elie Tahari footwear, apparel, and bags on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/2179/filter/onSale/%22true%22/sort/isNew/desc/goLiveDate/desc/recentSalesStyle/desc/?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pmProduct4_110325&utm_campaign=110325

Banana Republic
March 25-March 27
Extra 25% off already-reduced sale items on www.bananarepublic.com
Enter code "BRWOMEN25" at checkout

LastCall.com
March 24-March 28
30% off your purchase on www.lastcall.com
Enter code "FRIEND" at checkout

Tory Burch
March 24-March 28
Up to 65% off shoes, bags, apparel, and accessories on www.toryburch.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.toryburch.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-ToryBurch_US-Site/default/PrivateSale-Start?om_rid=DRHPJn&om_mid=_BNi2JsB8ZzICuS
All sales are final

BCBGMAXAZRIA
March 24-March 27
20% off regular-priced merchandise on www.bcbg.com
No code necessary
Offer also good in-stores without coupon

Lori's Shoes
March 23-March 27
Spend $150 or more on www.lorisshoes.com and get a $20 giftcard
No code necessary
March 24-unknown
15% off your purchase of two or more pairs of shoes on www.lorisshoes.com
Enter code "March11" at checkout

Couture Candy
March 23-March 25
20% off dresses on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "DRESSED" at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply

Ann Taylor
March 23-unknown
Extra 40% off already-reduced sale items on www.anntaylor.com
Enter code "EXTRA40" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon

Express
March 23-March 27
$30 off your purchase of $75 or more on www.express.com; $15 off your purchase of $30 or more
Enter code "1200" 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/03/coupon-30-off-Email1.pdf?om_rid=DzHLIG&om_mid=_BNibaVB8ZzOVml

Intermix
March 21-April 10
$50 off your purchase of $300 or more on www.intermixonline.com
Enter code "SP50" at checkout
March 21-March 31
15% off your regular-priced purchase and free shipping on www.intermixonline.com
Enter code "RAMAR" at checkout

Laura Mercier
March 22-unknown
$25 off your purchase of $75 or more on www.lauramercier.com
Enter code "birthday0311" at checkout

Madewell
March 21-unknown
Free shipping on your purchase of $100 or more www.madewell.com
Enter code "GOFORIT" at checkout
March 24-March 27
20% off select shoes on www.madewell.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESSANDALS.jsp?srcCode=MWEMSL00082

Neiman Marcus
March 21-March 23
Better Together Event: Spend $250 or more on regular-priced items 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
Plus, double your giftcard when your purchase includes both a Women's apparel and a Women's handbag or shoe purchase

ASOS
March 21-April 1
20% off select ASOS collection items on www.asos.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://us.asos.com/Ctas/Asos-Collection-Promotion/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=12708&affId=2671&WT.tsrc=Email

Filene's Basement
March 21-April 3
$20 off your purchase of $100 or more at any Filene's Basement store with coupon; $30 off your purchase of $150 or more; $50 off your purchase of $250 or more; $100 off your purchase of $400 or more
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Juicy Couture
March 21-unknown
25% off your regular-priced purchase on www.juicycouture.com
Enter code "SPRING11" at checkout

Robertson
March 21-March 23
Extra 25% off already-reduced sale items on www.shoprobertson.com
Enter code "VIP25" at checkout

Nordstrom
March 21-April 14
Free shipping on any purchase when it includes a pair of shoes on www.nordstrom.com
Enter code "SHOES" at checkout

Skinterra
March 21-April 1
15% off your purchase (and a free gift worth $10 to $15) of $75 or more on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "SPRING15" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical
March 24-unknown
10% off your purchase on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "MEMBER" at checkout

Dr. Brandt skincare
March 21-May 2
35% off your purchase on www.drbrandtskincare.com
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS7" at checkout

Gorjana jewelry
March 21-May 2
25% off your purchase on www.gorjana.com
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS8" at checkout

Strivectin
March 21-May 2
35% off your purchase on www.strivectin.com
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS2" at checkout

Bliss
March 21-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
March 21-March 25
Free sample of la Mer the radiant serum with any la Mer purchase on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "LM311" at checkout
March 22-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
March 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

Victoria's Secret
March 21-March 31
20% off select pants on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "PANT20" at checkout
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March 21-March 31
Free shipping on your purchase of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SHIPVS11" at checkout

Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trend: Fruit Prints

One of the stranger trends seen on the SS2011 runways was apparel covered in bananas, oranges, lemons, and pineapples (Above: Stella McCartney; Suno; Prada). I don't really know what to say about this trend except that it is a tad odd, but the idea of a fruit-print doesn't completely offend me either. But if I had to choose between a floral-print and a fruit-print, I am going to go floral every time. However, if you are feeling fruity (sorry...I had to go there) and want to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider: ASOS oranges tank for $32.27 on www.asos.com; Alcy Drezz Cherry Illustrated People for $99 on www.topshop.com; ASOS banana crop top for $32.27 on www.asos.com; Living Dead Souls black cherry-print cap sleeved dress for $58 on www.uniquevintage.com; Kate Spade pineapple-print top for $245 on www.bloomingdales.com; Ellie cherry tart peep-toe pumps for $58 on www.uniquevintage.com; Cooperative fruit-printed cardigan for $49 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; ASOS apple-printed panel shift dress on sale for $53.79 on www.asos.com; Cream apple-print bikini for $55 on www.topshop.com.

TODAY ONLY: Up to 65% Off Sam Edelman Footwear on 6pm.com

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