Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trend: Colorblocking


Last summer it was all about muted beige tones for Spring and Summer, but this year the brighter the better! And the most on-trend way to wear your brights is together (Above: Prabal Gurung; Missoni; Marni; Jill Sander). For the most part when mixing brights you want to try to keep them in the same color family, but sometimes even mixing colors that are not in the same color family works too (i.e., Prabal Gurung above). It looks like this is going to be one of the more popular trends this Spring and Summer, so if you want to try it out, below are some options to consider: Aqua tube color block dress for $68 on www.bloomingdales.com; DKNYC colorblock tee for $89 on www.nordstrom.com; BDG Bateau sweater for $49 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Sparkle & Fade colorblock babydoll dress for $59 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Sparkle & Fade colorblock top for $54 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Oasis colorblock dress for $107.58 on www.asos.com; Sparkle & Fade colorblock strapless dress for $59 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Red Haute colorblock dolman sleeve top for $68 on www.nordstrom.com; BDG Breton dress for $49 on www.urbanoufitters.com; Kensie soft crepe two-toned top for $68 on www.piperlime.com; Irina Shabayeya for INC coloblocked bandage mini skirt for $89 on www.macys.com; Colorblock dress for $17.80 on www.forever21.com.

Color blocking was also not just seen on clothes on the runway, but has also made its way into accessories for this Spring and Summer (Below: Diego Dolcini; Louis Vuitton; Pierre Hardy; Balenciaga)!

Handbags and shoes in bright contrasting colors are going to be a must-have for this Spring and Summer. Below are some color-blocked accessories that you may want to pick up: Nine West "Stylin" sandal for $89 on www.ninewest.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs colorblock bolt ring for $38 on www.piperlime.com; ASOS "Lulu" monochrome bow ballet pumps on sale for $35.86 on www.asos.com; Rebecca Minkoff colorblock clutch for $330 on www.shopbop.com; ASOS colorblock suede-look double wrap belt for $21.52 on www.asos.com; Tribal colorblock bracelet for $4.80 on www.forever21.com; London Fog "Saville" hobo on sale for $82.50 on www.endless.com; Nine West "Braxton" wedge for $99 on www.ninewest.com.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Great Deal: Free Limited-Edition Sample-Filled Bag With Your $100 Purchase on Beauty.com


Get a free limited-edition sample-filled Y bag by designer Yigal Azrouel (a $130 value) with your purchase of $100 or more on www.beauty.com. No code necessary. Click here to shop (the bag has been added to your cart): http://www.drugstore.com/yigal-azrouel-designer-bag/qxc274841. The bag includes: $10 Beauty.com Gift Card; Talika Instant Manicure; H20+ Lip Mender; essie Nail Colour; Juice Beauty Cleansing Milk; Korres Body Butter, Guava; Bliss Triple Oxygen Energizing Mask; Go SMiLE Touch Up Smile Perfecting Ampoules; Jonathon Product Finish Control High Shine Hairspray; Smashbox Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss, In Bloom; de~luxe Shampoo & Conditioner; IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil; and Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trend: Long Skirts


Last Spring and Summer it was all about showing your skin with short-shorts, cut-outs, and sheer materials. This Spring and Summer it is time to cover up. Hem lines have gotten longer and maxi and ankle-length skirts are now the on-trend item for Spring and Summer (Above: Elie Saab; Louis Vuitton, Paul & Joe; Chanel). I really do love this trend, but I find that long skirts can overwhelm my short frame. But if you are lucky enough to have been born tall, you should give this trend a try! Below are some options to consider: "Ancient Myths" skirt for $88 on www.anthropologie.com; Contrast V-hem skirt for $19.80 on www.forever21.com; Blu Moon "Almost Famous" skirt for $158 on www.piperlime.com; "Nuvola" maxi skirt for $128 on www.anthropologie.com; "Shangri-La" skirt for $39.99 on www.modcloth.com; "Bardenas Reales" skirt for $74.99 on www.modcloth.com; Shakuhachi "Day Tripper" maxi skirt for $359 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; "Don't Steel My Skirt" skirt for $49.99 on www.modcloth.com; "Seamingly" maxi skirt for $98 on www.anthropologie.com; River Island sheer floral belted maxi skirt for $53.77 on www.asos.com; "Water's Edge" skirt for $88 on www.anthropologie.com; Pleated cheetah-print maxi skirt for $19.80 on www.forever21.com; Simple longline skirt for $7.80 on www.forever21.com; "Patagonian" maxi skirt for $78 on www.anthropologie.com.

Great Deal: Free Philosophy Gift With Your Purchase of $75 or More on Philosophy.com


From TODAY until Thursday, March 10th get a free gift containing Philosophy's miracle worker and amazing grace products (a $45 value) with your purchase of $75 or more on www.philosophy.com. Enter code "bdaymiracle" at checkout.

Deals for the Week of March 7, 2011

Bath & Body Works
March 12-March 15
20% off your purchase on www.bathandbodyworks.com
Enter code "NEW20" at checkout

Express
March 11-March 19
$15 off your purchase of $60 more on www.express.com; $30 off your purchase of $120 or more; $45 off your purchase of $180 or more; $6o off your purchase of $240 or more
Enter code "1176" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:
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The Body Shop
March 11-March 13
20% off your purchase on www.thebodyshop-usa.com
Enter code "FF2011" at checkout

Madewell
March 11-March 13
Free shipping on your purchase on www.madewell.com
Enter code "SHOPAWAY" at checkout

Couture Candy
March 11-March 14
20% off accessories on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "JEWELS" at checkout

Cache
March 11-March 13
20% off your purchase on www.cache.com
Enter code "P118838" at checkout

Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://www.cache.com/cache/control/03102011a?cc=03102011a_view_email

Lulu's
March 10-March 13
Extra 20% off already-reduced sale items on www.lulus.com
Enter code "twenty20" at checkout

Gap
March 10-March 12
$20 off your purchase of $80 or more on www.gap.com
Enter code "GAP2080" at checkout

Nordstrom
March 10-April 14
Free shipping on any purchase when it includes a pair of shoes on www.nordstrom.com
Enter code "SHOES" at checkout

LastCall.com
March 10-March 13
$50 off your regular-priced purchase of $150 or more on www.lastcall.com
Enter code "MARCH50" at checkout

ASOS
March 9-unknown
30% off select footwear on www.asos.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:
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March 12-unknown
25% off select dresses on www.asos.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:
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Saks Fifth Avenue
March 8-March 10
Spendsome, Getsome: Spend $250 to $499 on www.saks.com and get a $25 giftcard; spend $500 to $999 and get a $50 giftcard; spend $1,000 to $1,999 and get a $100 giftcard; spend $2,000 to $2,999 and get a $300 giftcard; spend $3,000 or more and get a $450 giftcard
Enter code "MAR2011" at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply
Offer good in-stores on March 10th only
March 8-March 10
Free shipping with your purchase of $200 or more on www.saks.com
Enter code "SHIPMARCH" at checkout

Ann Taylor
March 7-unknown
25% off any two regular-priced items on www.anntaylor.com; 40% off any three or more regular-priced items
Enter code "ANNSTYLE" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon
March 12-unknown
Buy one regular-priced item on www.anntaylor.com and get another regular-priced item at half off
Enter code "SHOPSPRING" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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DJ Premium
March 7-March 9
Extra 15% off already-reduced sale and clearance items on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "DJP15SALE" at checkout
March 10-March 14
15% off your purchase on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "DJP15WKND" at checkout
March 10-March 14
25% off your purchase of $200 or more on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "DJP25WKND" at checkout

Urban Outfitters
March 7-March 9
Free shipping on orders of $50 or more on www.urbanoutfitters.com
Enter code "SPRINGITON" at checkout

J. Crew
March 7-March 13
Extra 30% off already-reduced final sale items on www.jcrew.com
Enter code "SHOPNOW" at checkout

Skinterra
March 7-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 12-March 17
20% off your purchase on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "MEMBER20" at checkout
Excludes iS Clincial and Relastin Trio

Dr. Brandt skincare
March 7-May 2
35% off your purchase on www.drbrandtskincare.com
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS7" at checkout

Gorjana jewelry
March 7-May 2
25% off your purchase on www.gorjana.com
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS8" at checkout

Strivectin
March 7-May 2
35% off your purchase on www.strivectin.com
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS2" at checkout

Bliss
March 7-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 8-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 10-March 14
15% off your purchase of $100 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "SPRING15" at checkout
March 10-March 14
20% off your purchase of $150 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "SPRING20" at checkout
March 10-March 14
30% off your purchase of $250 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "SPRING30" at checkout
March 10-March 25
Free sample of la Mer the radiant serum with any la Mer purchase on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "LM311" at checkout

Victoria's Secret
March 7-March 15
$15 off your purchase of $100 or more on
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Enter code "SPRING11"at checkout

March 7-March 15
Free tote with any Beach Sexy purchase on
www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "BEACH11" at checkout

March 12-March 15
Free shipping with any regular-priced bra purchase on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SHIPBRA11" at checkout

Saturday, March 5, 2011

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Get a $25 GiftCard With Your Purchase of $50 or More at The Gap

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get a $25 giftcard with your purchase of $50 or more at any Gap store. In-stores only.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Available Now: Kinder Aggugini for Macy's and Rory Beca for Forever 21

Two of the collections that I told you about last month (Kinder Aggugini for Macy's and Rory Beca for Forever 21) are now available online. Everything looks so cute!

Click here to shop the Kinder Aggugini collection (above):
http://www1.macys.com/search/index.ognc?SearchTarget=*&Keyword=kinder.


TODAY ONLY: 30% Off Select Makeup Products on Philosophy.com

TODAY ONLY get 30% off select makeup products on www.philosophy.com. Enter code "fabulousyou" at checkout. Click here to shop makeup: http://www.philosophy.com/sc/sale?cm_mmc=responsys-_-mar11-_-ff1-_-L04.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

TODAY: Bebe First Look at Spring Event

TODAY stop by any Bebe store for a first look at their Spring collection. The party begins at 6:00 p.m. Plus, get 10% off your regular-priced purchase of $100 or more or 20% off your regular-priced purchase of $200 or more in stores and online at www.bebe.com that day. No code or coupon necessary. Also, spend $100 or more in-store and get a bottle of "bebe a flirt" nail color created exclusively for Bebe by O.P.I. and a VIP discount off of your next purchase.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 20% Off Your Purchase on BlissWorld.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 20% off your purchase on www.blissworld.com. Enter code "OMG20" at checkout. Certain exclusions apply.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: $30 Off Your Purchase of $100 or More on LastCall.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get $30 off your regular-priced purchase of $100 or more on www.lastcall.com. Enter code "MAR30" at checkout. Also, if you live near a Neiman Marcus Last Call store, print out this coupon for 30% off any one regular-priced item (valid today and tomorrow): http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/hBNbmPjB8G8oVB8ZalfNshjdf.B8G8oVm-/doc.html?&RAF_TRACK=&email=sabrinahaurin@hotmail.com&remove=.

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.