Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Feathers

Another big trend on the AW2011 runways were feathers (Above: Monique Lhuillier; Yves Saint Laurent; Naeem Khan; Marchesa), which appeared on dresses, skirts, and even jackets.  I like this trend because it is very feminine, which suits my aesthetic, but my personal experience with feathers is that they can be kind of high-maintenance because they need a lot of care.  And, of course, the cheaper the feathered-frock the more likely it is that your feathers will fall out!  But if you are interested in giving this trend a try and are willing to put in the time to take care of your feathers, below are some options to consider:  Adam short feather embroidered skirt for $495 on www.shopadam.com; Aqua Luxe feather tube dress for $198 on www.bloomingdales.com; ASOS feather-trim tank for $52.38 on www.asos.com; Arden B feather-trim bandage dress for $79 on www.ardenb.com; Elizabeth & James feather tank on sale for $171.50 on www.shopbop.com; Glamorous dress with feather skirt on sale for $48.89 on www.asos.com; Aqua Luxe feather skirt for $178 on www.bloomingdales.com; Robert Rodriguez feather wool-blend tank on sale for $116 on www.theoutnet.com; Love Reign strapless faux-feather dress for $79 on www.dillards.com; J. Crew "Plumage" mini skirt on sale for $419.99 on www.jcrew.com; Juicy Couture charmeuse feather slip dress for $125.99 on www.bluefly.com; Sachin + Babi for Ankasa "Amri" top on sale for $272.52 on www.couturecandy.com; Robbi & Nikki tiered feather skirt for $158 on www.bluefly.com.

While feathered clothing is a big trend this fall and winter, feathered jewelry may be an even bigger trend.  A lot of jewelry designers have been incorporating feathers into their earrings and also into necklaces and bracelets.  I have already picked up a pair of feather earrings and a feather bracelet and I'm loving them!  If you also want to give this trend a try, below are some feathered jewelry options for you to consider:  Alexia Crawford feather earrings for $8 on www.nordstrom.com; ASOS bracelet with leaf and feather drop for $13.97 on www.asos.com; Alkemie Jewelry spider & feather earrings on sale for $115.30 on www.shopbop.com; ASOS navajo eagle feather necklace for $13.97 on www.asos.com; Stephan & Co. feather and bead earrings for $8 on www.nordstrom.com; Betsey Johnson "Asian Jungle" feather necklace for $65 on www.nordstrom.com; Prism stone and feather earrings for $29 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Serefina short mesh feather necklace for $78 on www.shopbop.com; Serefina chain feather earrings for $48 on www.shopbop.com; Long feather duster earrings for $29 on www.urbanoutfitters.com.

TODAY ONLY: 35% Off Your Purchase at the Gap

TODAY ONLY get 35% off your purchase on www.gap.com.  Enter code "GAPLINE" at checkout.  This offer is also good in Gap stores with coupon.  Click here to print the coupon for in-store use: http://gap.m.delivery.net/w/webView?cid=21146061386&mid=1858786167&pid=933420&vid=3&ee=c2FicmluYWhhdXJpbkBob3RtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=1kojDt.

The discount drops to 30% off tomorrow and Friday and then to 25% off on Saturday.

Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Tuxedo Dressing

The big trend in menswear-inspired clothing this fall and winter are tuxedo-inspired pieces.  Tuxedo blazers and pants were all over the AW2011 runways (Above: Tibi; The Row; Stella McCartney; Dolce & Gabanna) and they appear to have finally made their way into retail stores.  I like this trend a lot.  I think the look is sophisticated but also really modern.  Menswear usually has that effect for me.  If you also like this trend and want to give it a try, below are some tuxedo-inspired items for you to consider:  Aqua Luxe tuxedo pants for $118 on www.bloomingdales.com; "Heels that suit you" for $199.99 on www.modcloth.com; Rachel Zoe "Vivian" tuxedo vest for $395 on www.shopbop.com; Jenny Han "Leg of Mutton" tuxedo blazer on sale for $77 on www.couturecandy.com; Robert Rodriguez tuxedo shirt on sale for $108.90 on www.couturecandy.com; "Tempt me tuxedo" bodysuit for $49 on www.bebe.com; "Splash of class" tuxedo blazer for $55 on www.lulus.com; Sequin tuxedo blazer for $58 on www.nastygal.com; Halston Heritage tuxedo shorts on sale for $110.25 on www.couturecandy.com; Tibi tuxedo pants with leather trim for $297 on www.shopbop.com; Croppoed tuxedo blazer for $39.99 on www.charlotterusse.com; Tuxedo poplin shirt for $34.50 on www.victoriassecret.com.

TODAY ONLY: Extra 20% Off Sale Items on Lulus.com

TODAY ONLY get an extra 20% off already-reduced sale items on www.lulus.com.  Enter code "SAVELOUD" at checkout.

TODAY ONLY: 30% Off Sweaters on BananaRepublic.com

TODAY ONLY get 30% off sweaters on www.bananarepublic.com.  Enter code "BRSWEATER" at checkout.

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

TODAY ONLY get 20% off your purchase on www.maxandchloe.com.  Enter code "CD2011" at checkout.

Deals for the Week of October 10, 2011

C.O. Bigelow
October 14-unknown
20% off your in-store purchase when it includes a home fragrance item
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Couture Candy
October 13-October 16
22% off fall collection items on www.couturecandy.com
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Ann Taylor
October 13-unknown
40% off one regular-priced item on www.anntaylor.com
Enter code "SURPRISE40" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Neiman Marcus
October 13-October 16
$50 off your regular-priced purchase of $200 or more on www.neimanmarcus.com
Enter code "INC50" at checkout
Certain exclusions apply

Robertson
October 12-October 19
Extra 40% off already-reduced sale items on www.shoprobertson.com
Enter code "VIP40" at checkout
Certain exclusions apply

6pm.com
October 12-October 14
Up to 75% off Steve Madden footwear, apparel, bags, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://www.6pm.com/steve-madden/UgKbAeICAQo.zso?s=recentSalesStyle/desc?utm_source=strongmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pm-image6-image_111012&utm_campaign=111012
October 12-October 14
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No code necessary
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Couture Candy
October 12-unknown
15% off jackets on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "LOVE" at checkout

J. Crew
October 10-October 13
Extra 30% off already-reduced final sale items on www.jcrew.com and www.jcrew.com/factory
Enter code "MUSTHAVE" at checkout

ASOS.com
October 11-unknown
Mid-Season Sale: Up to 50% off select fall items on www.asos.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://us.asos.com/Women/Brand-Promotion/Shop-Promotion/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=14253&affId=1402&WT.tsrc=Email

DSW.com
October 11-October 17
$15 off your purchase of $74 or more on www.dsw.com; $30 off your purchase of $149 or more; $50 off your purchase of $199 or more
Enter code "SHOPTIME" at checkout

BananaRepublic.com
October 11-October 13
25% off your purchase of $100 or more on www.bananrepublic.com
Enter code "BR25OFF" at checkout

Piperlime.com
October 11-October 23
Up to 30% off select fall footwear on www.piperlime.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale: http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=73196&tid=plem000301&ev=PWSAB10112011&di=19847767

Amazon.com
October 10-October 31
25% off select handbags on www.amazon.com
No code necessary
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Discount will be applied after you add the bag to your cart at checkout

Amrita Singh
October 10-October 16
30% off your purchase of $100 or more on www.amritasingh.com
Enter code "DOW102" at checkout

TheOutNet.com
October 10-October 11
20% off your purchase on www.theoutnet.com
Enter code "SHARELOVE20" at checkout

BCBGeneration
October 10-October 11
30% off select footwear on www.bcbgeneration.com
No code necessary
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BCBGMAXAZRIA
October 10-October 11
30% off select fall items on www.bcbg.com
No code necessary
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Macy's
October 10-October 16
15% off any one pair of shoes on www.macys.com; 20% off any two pairs of shoes; 30% off any three pairs of shoes
Enter code "SHOES" at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply
October 13-October 16
20% off select wardrobe items on www.macys.com
Enter code "ULTIMATE" at checkout
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Victoria's Secret
October 10-October 20
Free shipping on your purchase of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SHIPVS11" at checkout

Bliss
October 10-October 31
20% off Bliss and Remede sets of two on www.blissworld.com 
Enter code "BACK2SETS" at checkout
October 10-October 15
15% off bliss and laboratoire remede products on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "BIRTHDAY" at checkout
October 10-October 31
Free pomega5 rose discovery mini kit with any pomega5 purchase of $75 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "POME9" at checkout
October 10-October 31
Free laboratoire remede translucent uv coat SPF30 with any laboratoire remede purchase on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "REMUV0" for untinted; enter code "REMUV1" for light; enter code "REMUV2" for medium; enter code "REMUV3" for dark
October 10-October 31
Free 2.7 oz clarins one-step exfoliating cleanser with any clarins purchase of $40 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "MYCLARINS" at checkout
October 10-October 31
Free ddf sulfur therapeutic mask with any ddf purchase on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "DDFGIFT" at checkout
October 10-October 31
Free clarisonic normal brush head + gentle hydro cleanser with the purchase of any Clarisonic System on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "HYDRO" at checkout
October 10-October 31
Free elemis pro-collagen marine cream and eye renewal minis with any Elemis purchase of $125 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "ELEMISME" at checkout
October 10-October 31
Free pomega5 mini kit with any Pomega5 purchase of $75 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "POME9" at checkout
October 10-October 31
Free strivectin gift of science mini with any SriVection purchase of $75 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "ANTIAGE" at checkout
October 10-October 31
Free full size sisley eye contour mask with any Sisley purchase of $300 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "SISLEYECM" at checkout
October 10-October 18
20% off select in-demand brands on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "BLISSGLAM" at checkout
Click here to shop: https://www.blissworld.com/special-offers/blissglam.aspx?pspid=180&lid=21349&eid=1347920&utm_campaign=NE-254&utm_medium=email&utm_source=EID-1347920&utm_content=LID-21349

Skinterra
October 10-November 1
20% off your purchase of $75 or more on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "FALL20" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical and DermaQuest

THIS WEEKEND: Tory Burch Friends & Fans Event

From TODAY until October 10th get 25% off your purchase on www.toryburch.com.  Enter code "FRIENDS2011" at checkout.  This offer is also good in-stores with coupon.  Click here to print the coupon for in-store use:  http://ebm.toryburchmail.com/c/tag/hBOjvfjB5BOu-B8d1I$DRHPJn.B7W$NZ$M/doc.html?t_params=EMAIL%3Dsabrinahaurin%2540hotmail.com&om_rid=DRHPJn&om_mid=_BOjvfjB8d1I$4r.  Certain exclusions apply.

Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Jade

Besides orange/rust, the other big color to wear this fall/winter is jade green.  This color appeared all over the AW2011 runways (Above: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Malandrino; Gucci; Yigal Azrouel), particuarly on dresses.  Personally, I think jade is a lovely color that looks good on all skintones and with all haircolors.  If you are liking this color as much as I am and want to pick up something jade to wear during the cooler months, below are some options to consider: ASOS dress with drape twisted knot front for $78.57 on www.asos.com; ASOS layered trapeze camisole for $52.38 on www.asos.com; BB Dakota by Jack Corin coat for $89 on www.lulus.com; Button shop skirt for $44.99 on www.modcloth.com; Zara V-back dress for $89.90 on www.zara.com; Pleated ponte skirt for $88 on www.anthropologie.com; Fossil "Stella" watch for $135 on www.macys.com; Eclair back zip tank on sale for $31.90 on www.nordstrom.com; Closet braid dress for $47.99 on www.modcloth.com; Zara city bag with flap for $169 on www.zara.com; Caslon drop needle cardigan for $79 on www.nordstrom.com; ASOS dress with manipulated shoulder for $87.30 on www.asos.com; ASOS long sleeve cold shoulder top for $31.43 on www.asos.com.

Jade (and other shades of green) is also the "in" nail color this fall/winter. Below are some great greenish polishes for you to check out: Butter London polish in "British Racing Green" for $14 on www.nordstrom.com; Chanel polish in "Peridot" for $34.99 on www.amazon.com; Zoya polish in "Suvi" for $7 on www.amazon.com; OPI polish in "Jade Is the New Black" for $4.45 on www.opi.com; Essie polish in "Going Incognito" for $4.15 on www.amazon.com; Zoya polish in "Ivanka" for $8 on www.amazon.com