Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trend: Tiny Pleats


Pleated skirts were featured in quite a few of the Spring/Summer 2011 collections (Above: Yohji Yamamoto; Chloe; Christopher Kane) this year. But I'm not talking about the huge school-uniform pleats; rather, the pleats that will be prominent this Spring and Summer are teeny-tiny giving the skirts a flowy feel. I really like this trend but have found that pleats (even the tiny variety) are not super flattering on bottom-heavy girls like myself. That is why I've included some other pleated options below that are not limited to just skirts! Below: Act Two Scene One dress for $119.99 on www.modcloth.com; Candle making shorts for $44.99 on www.modcloth.com; Cinderella's Samba one-shoulder dress for $42 on www.lulus.com; Vero Moda pleated chiffon short sleeve top for $39.45 on www.asos.com; Cooperative pleated babydoll dress on sale for $39.99 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Pins and Needles pleated knee-length skirt for $59 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Tinley Road pleated top on sale for $19.97 on www.piperlime.com; Sparkle & Fade pleated chiffon miniskirt for $49 on www.urbanoufitters.com; ASOS pleated long sleeve shift dress for $71.72 on www.asos.com; Sparkle & Fade chiffon skirt for $59 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Halston Heritage pleated cocktail dress for $395 on www.bloomingdales.com; ASOS pleated one-shoulder bodycon dress for $71.72 on www.asos.com; Torn by Ronny Kobo "Nadya" pleated tank for $200 on www.bloomingdales.com.

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TODAY ONLY: 10% Off Your Purchase on OldNavy.com

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Free Shipping With Any Purchase on Philosophy.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get free shipping with any purchase on www.philosophy.com. Enter code "bdayship" at checkout.

TODAY ONLY: Up to 70% Off BCBGMAXAZRIA Footwear, Apparel, and Bags on 6pm.com

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TODAY ONLY: Up to 70% Off Nine West Footwear and Bags on 6pm.com

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TODAY ONLY: 15% Off Your Purchase on OldNavy.com

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The discount drops to 10% off tomorrow.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trend: Headscarves and Turbans


In keeping with the 1970s trend, headscarves and turbans were seen all over the Spring/Summer 2011 runways (Above: D&G, Badgley Mischka, Milly, Salvatore Ferragamo). While I think a headscarf can be both fun and sheik at the same time, I'm not sure I can get on board with the turban trend. What do you think of this trend? Do you think you could rock a turban? One bonus about this trend is that headscarves and turbans are the perfect solution to a bad hair day! If you are ready to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider: ASOS turban for $21.52 on www.asos.com; Raw Edge floral headscarf for $20 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Cara Accessories tie dye turban head wrap for $29 on www.nordstrom.com; Wide turban knot headband on sale for $9.99 on www.urbanoufitters.com; Paisley headscarf for $24 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Eugenia Kim "Gigi" headscarf for $143 on www.shopbop.com; Eugenia Kim "Chiara" striped turban for $88 on www.revolveclothing.com; Pins and Needles floral scarf for $28 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Batik woven headwrap for $3.80 on www.forever21.com.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 25% Off Tops, Sweaters, and Outerwear on Gap.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 25% off tops, sweaters, and outerwear on www.gap.com. No code necessary. Click here to access the sale: http://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=65975&tid=gpembcm85&EV=2272011_N_GWM&DI=19847767&CD=GNC_GAC.

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

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

The discount drops to 15% off tomorrow and to 10% off on Wednesday.

TODAY ONLY: 25% Off Your Purchase on LunaBoston.com

TODAY ONLY get 25% off your purchase on www.lunaboston.com. No code necessary.

TODAY ONLY: Extra 30% Off Your Purchase at Neiman Marcus Last Call

TODAY ONLY get an extra 30% off your purchase on www.lastcall.com. No code necessary.

Deals for the Week of February 28, 2011

Couture Candy
March 4-March 7
20% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "SOON"at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply

J. Crew
March 3-March 6
20% off women's sweaters on www.jcrew.com
No code necessary
Click here to access the sale:
http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters.jsp?srcCode=EMSL04321&em=sabrinahaurin@hotmail.com

ASOS.com
March 3-March 6
20% off your purchase on www.asos.com
Enter code "SPRING" at checkout

Max & Chloe
March 1-unknown
25% off your purchase on www.maxandchloe.com
Enter code "DCMC11" at checkout

Mor Cosmetics
March 1-unknown
30% off your purchase on www.morcosmetics.com
Enter code "MOR40" at checkout

Ann Taylor
March 1-unknown
25% off your purchase of 2 or more regular-priced items on www.anntaylor.com; 40% off your purchase of 3 or more regular-priced items
Enter code "ANNSTYLE" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:
http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/hBNbOENBdYR8vB8ZZQMBh4vT8d0/doc.html?&email=sabrinahaurin@hotmail.com&cid=E0003583

Cache
March 1-March 6
$25 off your regular-priced purchase of $125 or more on www.cache.com
Enter code "T581895" at checkout
March 1-March 6
$50 off your regular-priced purchase of $200 or more on www.cache.com
Enter code "K355631" at checkout
Offers also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:
http://www.cache.com/cache/control/03012011?cc=03012011_view_email

Hayden-Harnett
February 28-March 3
20% off all carryalls on
www.haydenharnett.com
Enter code "CARRYALL" at checkout

Ann Taylor Loft
February 28-March 1
25% off regular-priced pants and denim on
www.anntaylorloft.com
Enter code "PANTS25" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon

Filene's Basement
February 28-March 1
Extra 15% off your fine jewelry purchase 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=23114581074877036
March 1-March 6
$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
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:
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Skinterra
February 28-March 1
20% off your purchase on
www.skinterra.com
Enter code "FEB20" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical and Relastin Trio

Bliss
February 28-March 15
$25 off your purchase of $100 or more on
www.blissworld.com
Enter code "BLISSLOVE" at checkout
Excludes La Mer and Skinceuticals

March 1-March 3
Free bliss face-saving faves set with your purchase of $75 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "MARCHMINI" at checkout

Victoria's Secret
February 28-March 15
$15 off your purchase of $100 or more on
www.victoriassecret.com; $30 off your purchase of $150 or more; $75 off your purchase of $250 or more
Enter code "SPRING11"at checkout
February 28-March 15
Free tote with any Beach Sexy purchase on
www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "BEACH11" at checkout

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trend: 70s


I am running a bit behind on starting my Spring/Summer trend report this year, but I suppose it is better late than never! I thought I would get us started with possibly the biggest fashion trend for this Spring and Summer -- 1970s inspired clothing (Above: Milly; Marc Jacobs; Emilio Pucci; Derek Lam). It is time to trade in your skinny jeans for bell bottoms and to raid your mom's closet for headscarfs and psychedelic maxi dresses. The designers had all of the styles from the 70s covered ranging from hippy styles to 70s glam. I like this trend because it is something different from the 80s-inspired trend that we have been seeing so much of lately. Many of the trends that I will be posting within the next few weeks will revolve around this central theme as well. So break out the polyester and fringe!!! If you are "digging" this style, you may want to consider stopping by your local thrift store or snagging one of the 70s-inspired items below: ASOS knitted lace 2 in 1 dress for $71.72 on www.asos.com; ASOS techno "Boheme" printed jersey culotte for $26.90 on www.asos.com; BCBGMAXAZRIA chevron stripe maxi dress for $178 on www.bloomingdales.com; Citizens of Humanity "Angie" super flare jeans for $228 on www.anthropologie.com; Kimono wing blouse for $128 on www.anthropologie.com; Fringe trimmed poncho for $17.80 on www.forever21.com; Parker tie front long dress for $270 on www.bloomingdales.com; Divine Rights of Denim bell bottom jeans for $24.80 on www.forever21.com; Feather trim necklace for $7.80 on www.forever21.com; Free People "Oh L'amour" crochet sweater vest for $128 on www.bloomingdales.com; Ella Moss "Kayla" applique top for $94 on www.bloomingdales.com; Paige "Roxley" high waist trousers for $179 on www.anthropologie.com; Free People convertible crochet halter top for $128 on www.bloomingdales.com; Deena & Ozzy felt hat for $34 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; ASOS pleated swing one sleeve dress for $71.72 on www.asos.com.

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TODAY ONLY: 25% Off Regular-Priced Items at Banana Republic

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TODAY ONLY: 50% Off Select Contemporary Items on NeimanMarcus.com

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

THIS Thursday, February 24th: Blue Jackets Black Tie Style Show

THIS Thursday, February 24th at 5:30 p.m. join Saks Fifth Avenue and the Columbus Blue Jackets for a style show benefitting the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. The style show will feature pediatric cancer heroes alongside Blue Jackets players and their wives/girlfriends. The event will be held at Nationwide Arena.

For more information regarding event sponsorships and event tickets, please call the Blue Jackets Foundation at 614.246.3707.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 15% Off Outerwear on ShockBoutique.com

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TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Extra 25% Off Sale Items on BananaRepublic.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get an extra 25% off already-reduced sale items on www.bananrepublic.com. Enter code "BRTAKE25" at checkout.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Deals for the Week of February 21, 2011

Hayden-Harnett
February 24-March 3
20% off all carryalls on www.haydenharnett.com
Enter code "CARRYALL" at checkout

Banana Republic
February 25-February 27
30% off your purchase on www.bananarepublic.com
Enter code "BROSCAR30" at checkout

Madewell
February 24-February 27
20% off select shoes on www.madewell.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESBOOTS.jsp?srcCode=MWEMSL00074&noPopUp=true
Free shipping on orders of $100 or more with code "GOFORIT"

Love My Shoes
February 24-unknown
Extra 25% off fall and clearance items on www.lovemyshoes.com
Enter code "FEB2511" at checkout

Nine West
February 24-unknown
25% off select wear-now styles on www.ninewest.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.ninewest.com/Sale-Shoes/526934,default,sc.html?ep_tag=EMFEB23AD1

DSW
February 24-February 28
$5 off your purchase on www.dsw.com
Enter code "726" at checkout

Amrita Singh
February 24-February 27
50% off your purchase* on www.amritasingh.com
Enter code "DOW" at checkout
*This may only apply to select items. I couldn't tell from the e-mail.

J. Crew
February 23-February 28
Extra 30% off already-reduced final sale items on www.jcrew.com
Enter code "AYC93K" at checkout

Tart Collections
February 22-unknown
30% off your purchase on www.tartcollections.com
Enter code "TARTDC" at checkout

Ann Taylor
February 22-February 27
$20 off regular-priced pants on www.anntaylor.com
No code necessary
Offer also good in-stores without coupon

Lulu's
February 22-February 24
$10 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.lulus.com
Enter code "save10" at checkout

Old Navy
February 21-February 27
30% off any single item at any Old Navy store with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://oldnavy1.m.delivery.net/w/webView?cid=21540307546&mid=1923990849&pid=777324&vid=131&ee=c2FicmluYWhhdXJpbkBob3RtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=1ohSL1

Robertson
February 21-February 22
30% off your purchase on
www.shoprobertson.com
Enter code "VIP30" at checkout
Sale items are final sale

Neiman Marcus Last Call
February 21-February 22
Extra 25% off your purchase on
www.lastcall.com
No code necessary
Free shipping with code "LCFEBFS" at checkout

February 25-February 27
Extra 30% off already-reduced clearance items on
www.lastcall.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:
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Ann Taylor Loft
February 21-February 22
25% off your regular-priced purchase on
www.anntaylorloft.com
Enter code "PRESIDENT" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:
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February 22-March 1
25% off regular-priced pants and denim on www.anntaylorloft.com
Enter code "PANTS25" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon
February 23-February 27
$50 off all regular-priced shoes on www.anntaylorloft.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/category.jsp?pCategoryId=3941&categoryId=1466&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_1466&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&N=1200014&cid=E0003576
Sale also in-stores

Couture Candy
February 21-February 28
15% off personalized jewelry on
www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "SPECIAL" at checkout

February 25-February 28
20% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "SALE20" at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply

Filene's Basement
February 21-March 1
Extra 15% off your fine jewelry purchase 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=23114581074877036

Skinterra
February 21-March 1
20% off your purchase on
www.skinterra.com
Enter code "FEB20" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical and Relastin Trio

Bliss
February 21-February 28
Free travel-sized SK-II skin signature melting rich cream (a $68 value) with any SK-II purchase of $250 or more on
www.blissworld.com
Enter code "SKGIFT" at checkout
February 21-February 23
Free
sample of La Mer eye concentrate with any La Mer purchase on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "LM211" at checkout
February 21-February 22
30% off your bliss, remede, or elemis skincare purchases on
www.blissworld.com
Enter code "SKIN30" at checkout

February 24-March 15
$25 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "BLISSLOVE" at checkout
Excludes La Mer and Skinceuticals
February 24-February 28
20% off bliss, remede, and elemis purchases on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "FEB20" at checkout

Victoria's Secret
February 21-March 15
$15 off your purchase of $100 or more on
www.victoriassecret.com; $30 off your purchase of $150 or more; $75 off your purchase of $250 or more
Enter code "SPRING11"at checkout
February 21-March 15
Free tote with any Beach Sexy purchase on
www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "BEACH11" at checkout

Sunday, February 20, 2011

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Extra 30% Off Sale Items on Gap.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get an extra 30% off already-reduced sale items on www.gap.com. Enter code "GAPSALE30" at checkout.

Friday, February 18, 2011

TOMORROW February 19th: Saks Beauty Week Trend Event

TOMORROW February 19th at 12:00 p.m. join Saks Fifth Avenue and Monica Day of NBC4 for a sneak peek at Spring 2011's latest cosmetics and fragrances. The event will be located in the Special Events Room on the second floor. Saks Fifth Avenue is located at Polaris mall in the C-bus.

The event costs $25 in advance and the price of admission is redeemable for product during the day's event. 10% of cosmetic and fragrance sales will be donated to the Ovarian Cancer Alliance.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 614.430.3500.


I will be going to this event. Yay! Hope to see you there!!!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

TODAY ONLY: 40% Off Jewelry on BananaRepublic.com

TODAY ONLY get 40% off jewelry on www.bananarepublic.com. Enter code "BRJEWELRY" at checkout.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Forever 21 and Macy's Designer Collaborations and Private Collections

It looks like Forever 21 and Macy's are following in Target and H&M's footsteps as they've recently announced that they will be partnering with various designers for limited-release collections .

Petro Zillia for Forever 21

Forever 21 has partnered with L.A. label Petro Zillia to create a new Spring line filled with the designer's signature touches including bright colors and stripes. The Petro Zillia for Forever 21 line is available in Forever 21 stores and on www.forever21.com now. I ordered the cardigan ($24.80) and the dress ($29.80) pictured below online today! You have to check out the back of the cardigan to see just how cute it is! Click here to shop the collection online: http://www.forever21.com/category.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=promo_petrozillia&Page=all&promotype=1.


Bar III for Macy's

Macy's recently released a limited-edition collection from Bar III as part of Macy's impulse brands section. The Bar III collection is available in Macy's stores and on www.macys.com now. I had a chance to check out the collection at the Macy's at Easton this past Sunday and it looks pretty great. The Spring collection features lots of flowy fabrics and has sort of a bohemian feel. Click here to shop the collection online: http://www1.macys.com/shop/womens/impulse-brands/bar-iii?id=54641.

Rory Beca for Forever 21

Forever 21 has also teamed up with L.A.-based fashion house Rory Beca for a Spring collection that will be released on March 4th. The Rory Beca for Forever 21 collection will be feminine and flirty with lots of flowy fabrics perfect for Spring. Prices will range from $5.80 to $32.80 for dresses, blouses, pants, and more. Click here to check out the complete lookbook online: http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/archives/3530-Rory-Beca-for-Forever-21.html.

Kinder Auggugini for Macy's

Macy's has paired up with London-based designer Kinder Auggugini to create a Spring collection that will be released this month. The collection will feature pieces ranging from $40 to $300 and appears to be a little edgier with leather jackets in addition to the more traditional lightweight fabrics that are typically included in Spring collections. Click here to check out the complete collection: http://www1.macys.com/campaign/social?campaign_id=202&channel_id=1&cm_mmc=MEDIAEDGE-_-Kinder-_-DailyCandy-_-n. It looks like there is a release party scheduled for the collection in NYC today, so the collection will likely hit Macy's stores and www.macys.com any day now!

Kate Spade Online Sample Sale


From TODAY until Friday, February 18th get up to 75% off select items on www.katespade.com. Click here to access the sample sale: http://www.katespade.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2130331. All sales are final.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 70% Off Cashmere on NeimanMarcus.com

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TODAY ONLY: Up to 75% Off Charles by Charles David Footwear on 6pm.com

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