Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Leather Dresses

A lot of designers included a leather dress in their AW2011 collection this year (Above: Prabal Gurung; Michael Kors; Gucci; Nanette Lepore).  I really love this trend because of the contrast of combining the feminine (a dress) with the edgy (leather).  A leather (or faux leather) dress either in a shift style or with a fuller skirt is on my list of items to buy this fall for sure!  Unfortunately, because of the material, this is not the cheapest item to purchase in order to update your fall/winter wardrobe, so if you buy a leather dress I would recommend buying one in a more classic shape so that your get your money's worth!  If you are daring enough to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider:  Ann Taylor leather dress for $348 on www.anntaylor.com; ASOS leather dress with drop armhole on sale for $67.69 on www.asos.com; BB Dakota "Serena" dress for $175 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Ali Ro swingy leather dress for $595 on www.neimanmarcus.com; ASOS suede shift dress on sale for $91.48 on www.asos.com; Vince leather mini dress for $595 on www.saks.com; Free People vegan leather bodycon dress for $128 on www.freepeople.com; See by Chloe leather shift dress for $795 on www.netaporter.com; Gap leather shift dress for $348 on www.gap.com; BCBGMAXAZRIA faux leather paneled crewneck dress for $114 on www.bluefly.com; Robert Rodriguez leather sheath dress for $695 on www.shopbop.com; Rag & Bone "Ashfield" leather combo dress for $795 on www.shopbop.com.

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From TODAY until September 20th get a free bag designed by VPL filled with samples (a $140 value) with your purchase of $100 or more on www.beauty.com. Samples include: $5 Beauty.com Gift Card; LUXE™ Crème Fraiche®24 Hour Moisture Emulsion; Bliss® Triple Oxygen™ Instant Energizing Mask; Caudalie® Pulpe Vitaminee Eye and Lip Cream; bareMinerals® MATTE SPF 15 Foundation in Medium Beige; Jane Iredale Tantasia™ Self Tanner; Murad® Hybrids™ Skin Perfecting Primer in Dewy Finish; Nick Chavez® Plump ‘N Thick® Thickening Hairspray; Jurlique® Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer; Urban Decay® Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Greed; Jouer® Essential Lip Enhancer; Amika® Obliphica Oil Treatment; dr. Brandt® Dark Circles Away™; Juice Beauty® Stem Cellular Duo Repair Moisturizer & Eye Treatment; and de~luxe Amber Vanilla Luxury Body Crème.  The bag will be automatically added to your cart at checkout.

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Deals for the Week of September 6, 2011

Amrita Singh
September 9-September 15
Free shipping on your purchase of $50 or more on www.amritasingh.com
Enter code "TGIF" at checkout

Old Navy
September 9-September 12
15% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com; 20% off your purchase of $100 or more
Enter code "ONSAVEBIG" at checkout

ASOS.com
September 9-September 11
20% off new arrivals on www.asos.com
Enter code "ASOSENJOY" at checkout

80s Purple
September 9-unknown
10% off your purchase of $99 or more and free shipping on www.80spurple.com
Enter code "80S10" at checkout

Ann Taylor
September 9-unknown
25% off two or more regular-priced items on www.anntaylor.com; 40% off three or more regular-priced items
No code necessary
Offer also good in-stores without coupon

Max & Chloe
September 8-September 14
15% off West Avenue personalized jewelry on www.maxandchloe.com
Enter code "WAJ15" at checkout

Express
September 8-September 12
40% off accessories on www.express.com
No code necessary
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Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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J. Crew
September 6-September 9
Extra 30% off already-reduced final sale items on www.jcrew.com
Enter code "LOVEIT" at checkout

Bath & Body Works
September 7-October 2
Free mini candle with your purchase of $10 or more on www.bathandbodyworks.com
Enter code "FREEMINI" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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September 9-September 11
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Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Philosophy
September 6-September 8
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Enter code "treats50" at checkout
September 6-September 8
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Enter code "treats75" at checkout
September 6-September 8
Free bag of samples (a $50 value) with your purchase of $100 or more on www.philosophy.com
Enter code "treats100" at checkout

6pm.com
September 6-September 8
Up to 70% off BCBGeneration footwear, apparel, bags, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
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Septembre 7-September 9
Up to 70% off Steve Madden footwear, apparel, bags, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
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Tarte cosmetics
September 6-September 7
$10 off your purchase of $50 or more on www.tartecosmetics.com; $20 off your purchase of $75 or more; $30 off your purchase of $100 or more
Enter code "LDAY" at checkout
Certain exclusions apply

Robertson
September 6-September 12
20% off your purchase on www.shoprobertson.com
Enter code "LD20" at checkout
September 6-September 12
30% off your purchase of $300 or more on www.shoprobertson.com
Enter code "LD30" at checkout
September 6-September 12
40% off your purchase of $600 or more on www.shoprobertson.com
Enter code "LD40" at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply
All sale items are final sale

Filene's Basement
September 6-September 7
Extra 20% off any single fall collection item at any Filene's Basement store with coupon
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September 9-September 11
Extra 20% off any single fall collection item at any Filene's Basement store with coupon
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Victoria's Secret
September 6-September 8
$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; $150 off your purchase of $500 or more
Enter code "FALL11" at checkout
September 6-September 22
20% off select boots on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "KICKIT20" at checkout
September 6-September 9
Free shipping with your purchase of $50 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SHIP50VS" at checkout
September 6-September 9
$30 off your purchase of $150 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "30OFF150" at checkout

Bliss
September 6-September 15
Spend $85 on Bliss or Laboratoire Remede products on www.blissworld.com and get a Bliss best-seller (either a The Youth AS We Know It cleanser, a Blood Orange+White Pepper Soapy Suds, a FatGirlSlim, a No 'Zit' Sherlock moisturizer, a Naked Body Butter, or Steep Clean Toner Pads)
Enter code "BIGGIE" at checkout
September 6-October 31
20% off Bliss and Remede sets of two on www.blissworld.com 
Enter code "BACK2SETS" at checkout
September 6-October 15
15% off bliss and laboratoire remede products on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "BIRTHDAY" at checkout
September 6-September 15
Free handcream/soapy suds gift with your purchase of $50 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "BLISSBDAY" at checkout
September 7-September 12
$20 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "20FRBLISS" at checkout

Skinterra
September 6-October 4
$25 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "SAVE25" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical
September 7-unknown
20% off Sophyto products on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "SOPHYTO20" at checkout
September 9-September 11
25% off your purchase of $125 or more on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "EVENT25" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical

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TODAY ONLY: 10% Off Your Purchase of $100 or More on Forever21.com

TODAY ONLY get 10% off your purchase of $100 or more and free shipping on www.forever21.com.  Enter code "LABOR11" at checkout.

Stella and Dot Labor Day Sale

This weekend jewelry company Stella and Dot is having a 20% off sale, plus get a free pyramid wrap bracelet with your purchase of $125 or more! Click here to shop the sale: www.stelladot.com/gingerbrehl.

Labor Day Weekend Sales!

There are loads of great sales going on online and in-stores this weekend. If you are planning on shopping this weekend either to snag some end-of-summer steals or to pick up some items for this fall/winter, click here to get all of the coupons and codes that you will need: http://cbusstyle.blogspot.com/2011/08/deals-for-week-of-august-29-2011.html. Have a great labor day and happy shopping!

Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Southwestern Knits

I'm not so sure that I would call this one of the biggest trends this fall (in fact, I kind of had a hard time finding runway looks to support this trend) (Above: ADAM; Rachel Roy; Naeem Khan; Matthew Williamson), but you will see in lots of stores that southwestern/navajo/tribal/native american style and patterned knits are everywhere.  In addition to this being a trend that is all over retail stores currently, I am also posting about it cause I am slightly obsessed with this trend.  In the past I've never cared for southwestern-inspired clothes and, in fact, I would probably have listed them as a fashion "don't" previously.  But for whatever reason I am really liking this trend and have already purchased a southwestern style oversized cardigan to wear this fall.  I like the idea of these knits being paired with a sleek mini dress and a side braid.  I think the key to this trend is to not over do it with fringe and other southwestern items or else you will look like you are wearing a costume.  If you are liking this trend (like me!) and want to try it out below are some options to consider: Jen's Pirate Booty "Bombay" mini dress for $139 on www.shopbop.com; Ecote Intarsia cardigan for $79 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Navajo cutoff sweatshirt for $58 on www.nastygal.com; Sashed sweater skirt for $148 on www.anthropologie.com; UNIF "Lora" jacket for $165 on www.revolveclothing.com; Tribal print pullover for $17.80 on www.forever21.com; BB Dakota "Tipi" knit cardigan for $78 on www.nastygal.com; Joie Navajo stripe Intarsia "Aria" dress for $378 on www.revolveclothing.com; "Restore Your Soul" top for $29.99 on www.modcloth.com; "Pardon My Fringe" tank for $34.99 on www.modcloth.com; Tribal bodycon skirt for $9.80 on www.forever21.com; Onam cardigan for $148 on www.anthropologie.com.

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Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Orange/Rust

I thought I'd kick off my summary of this fall/winter's hottest trends with one of the season's trendiest colors:  orange (or rust).  This color was heavily featured in many designer collections on the AW2011 runways (Below: Gucci; Blumarine; Bottega Veneta; Derek Lam).  Admittedly, orange can be a tricky color to pull off.  I have a bright orange Milly blazer that I absolutely adore, but I constantly struggle with what to pair it with.  Because it is such a statement color, I usually stick with a khaki or tan dress or skirt for work and dark jeans and white top when I wear it casually.  If you are feeling particularly bold, however, try wearing orange all over like the looks pictured below for a monochromatic look!   

If you want to update your autumn wardrobe with something orange, below are some options to consider:  ASOS mini pussybow shirt dress for $64.03 on www.asos.com; Bow tie chiffon blouse for $17.80 on www.forever21.com; Flounced pintuck parka for $198 on www.anthropologie.com; Isairis dress for $38 on www.lulus.com; Puff sleeve pullover for $59.50 on www.bananarepublic.com; Kasil "Artisan" pleated trousers for $165 on www.piperlime.com; Sanctuary "Jane" dress for $158 on www.piperlime.com; "Nicoleta" blouse for $88 on www.anthroplogie.com; High low skirt for $14.80 on www.forever21.com; Double knit dress for $15.80 on www.forever21.com; Cable knit v-neck sweater for $69.50 on www.bananarepublic.com; ASOS ponti pencil dress for $82.33 on www.asos.com.

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