Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Peplum

Another trend this Spring and Summer are peplum skirts, shirts, jackets, and dresses.  If you don't know what a peplum is, it is a tiny skirt over a longer skirt.  (See above: Manish Arora; Camilla and Marc; Badgley Mischka; Preen).  I like this trend because it is fun and flirty, but if you are wider on the bottom, you may want to steer clear of this trend because it does add volume to your lower half.  If, however, you are blessed with a slim figure and want to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider:  Twisted peplum dress for $58 on www.nastygal.com; Sailboat peplum top for $17.80 on www.forever21.com; "Eternal Flame of Love" skirt for $42.99 on www.modcloth.com; Robert Rodriguez peplum romper for $325 on www.shopbop.com; Peplum shell for $39.39 on www.asos.com; "Oh my Love" dress for $62.67 on www.asos.com; Parker lace peplum bustier for $198 on www.nordstrom.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs "Hannah" skirt for $168 on www.nordstrom.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs "Flavin" top for $198 on www.bloomingdales.com; "Broken Levels" skirt for $138 on www.anthropologie.com; Blouson peplum top for $19.80 on www.forever21.com; "Arrival Time" backless peplum dress for $60 on www.lulus.com.

Deals for the Week of March 26, 2012

Ann Taylor Loft
March 30-unknown
30% off your purchase on www.anntaylorloft.com
Enter code "NEWSPRING" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon


Sephora
March 30-April 5
15% off your purchase on www.sephora.com
Enter code "CHIC" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon: http://shop.sephora.com/w/webView?cid=21304046044&mid=1100154246&pid=490478&vid=13520&ee=c2FicmluYWhhdXJpbkBob3RtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=11amM6&om_mmc=ret-n1-us+news1+20120330+15off+bi+beta3-preheadweb-ph-h-&dcid=490478:21304046044:12059274 


American Apparel
March 30-April 30
20% off your purchase on www.americanapparel.com
Enter code "JOINUS" at checkout


Bath & Body Works
March 30-April 1
20% off your purchase on www.bathandbodyworks.com
Enter code "ENJOY2025" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:  http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11764585&cp=4090263&cm_mmc=CH-_-20120330RDM2590-_-11205899-_-l3PC20off&cm_lm=sabrinahaurin%40hotmail.com


Bebe
March 30-April 1
$20 off your purchase of $125 or more on www.bebe.com; $50 off your purchase of $250 or more
Enter code "SPRING12" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Milly
March 30-April 2
20% off your purchase on www.millyny.com
Enter code "SPRINGSALE" at checkout


Scoop NYC
March 29-April 4
25% off your regular-priced purchase and free shipping on www.scoopnyc.com
Enter code "SPRING25" at checkout


Neiman Marcus
March 29-April 1
Spend $350 or more on regular-priced items in Women's shoes or designer handbags on www.neimanmarcus.com and get a $50 giftcard
Enter code "NMGC" at checkout
This offer is also good in-stores without coupon


The Limited
March 27-March 29
50% off up to 3 regular-priced items at any Limited store with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:  http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/r/regf2?aid=1385098083&a=0&n=72&email=sabrinahaurin%40hotmail.com&om_rid=NslN7o&om_mid=_BPcZ2yB8hhDVEs


Banana Republic
March 27-April 1
20% off your purchase on www.bananarepublic.com
Enter code "BREXPLORE" at checkout


DJ Premium
March 26-unknown
50% off select items on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "MAD50" at checkout
Click here to access sale:  http://www.djpremium.com/shop/G1-V225707-R54334/march-madness.html


Gorjana
March 26-April 30
30% off your purchase on www.gorjana.com
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS1" at checkout


Ann Taylor
March 26-March 27
40% off your purchase on www.anntaylor.com
Enter code "ENTIRE" at checkout


Saks
March 26-April 1
Get a $100 giftcard when you spend $500 or more on Women's Contemporary, WEAR NOW, or Salon Z apparel and shoes (and select evening wear) on www.saks.com; get a $250 giftcard when you spend $1,000 or more; get a $350 giftcard when you spend $3,000 or more
Enter code "CONTEMP2" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon starting March 29th
March 26-April 1
Spend $250 or more in Contemporary apparel on www.saks.com and get a free Rebecca Taylor scarf
Enter code "CONTEMPWA" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon starting March 29th


6pm.com
March 26-April 1
Up to 70% off Nine West footwear, bags, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:  http://www.6pm.com/nine-west~1T?s=isNew/desc/goLiveDate/desc/recentSalesStyle/desc/&?utm_source=et&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pm_120326_massmail_row2_1col1image_image1&utm_campaign=6pm_120326_massmail
March 26-March 28
Up to 70% off Jessica Simpson footwear, apparel, accessories, and bags on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:  http://www.6pm.com/jessica-simpson~1?s=recentSalesStyle/desc&?utm_source=et&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pm_120326_massmail_row6_2col2images_image2&utm_campaign=6pm_120326_massmail
March 28-March 30
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/search/null/filter/pricingTag/%22CoolPeopleMadden%22/sort/isNew/desc/goLiveDate/desc/recentSalesStyle/desc/?utm_source=et&utm_medium=email&utm_term=6pm_120328_massmail_row2_1col1image_image1&utm_campaign=6pm_120328_massmail

Bloomingdales
March 26-April 1
20% off your purchase on www.bloomingdales.com
Enter code "FRIENDS" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon starting March 28th
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:  http://ebm.e.bloomingdales.com/c/tag/hBPcHGzAXa0vdB8he1gAJfMYt.B7w4DFTf/?email=sabrinahaurin%40hotmail.com&t_params=EMAIL%3Dsabrinahaurin%2540hotmail.com%26USR_PRF_ID%3D159172141&EMAIL_ID=159172141


Urban Outfitters
March 26-March 28
Free shipping on your purchase on www.urbanoutfitters.com
No code necessary


ASOS.com
March 26-April 4
20% off ASOS brand items on www.asos.com
Click here to access sale:  http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Collection-Promotion/vshdg/?cid=12708&affId=1402&WT.tsrc=Email




BCBGMAXAZRIA
March 26-March 29
20% off your regular-priced purchase on www.bcbg.com
No code necessary
Certain exclusions apply


Bliss
March 26-March 27
Free La Mer the eye concentrate sample with your purchase of any La Mer product on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "LAMEREYE" at checkout


Victoria's Secret
March 26-March 29
Free shipping with your purchase of $100 or more on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SHIPVS12" at checkout
March 30-April 19
$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 "SPRING12" at checkout


Beauty.com
March 26-March 31
$15 off your purchase of $75 or more on www.beauty.com
No code necessary
Click here to access sale:  http://www.beauty.com/beauty.asp?catid=9730&aid=281294&aparam=12wk30bbPS


Skinterra
March 26-April 2
20% off your purchase and free $25 giftcard on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "SPRING20" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical, DermaQuest, and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Tribal

Tribal prints were featured prominently on the SS2012 runways (Above:  Marni; Alberta Ferretti; Burberry Prorsum; Etro).  To get the tribal look, look for clothing with beading and geometric shapes in earthy tones like burnt orange, browns, and mustard yellow.  If you can't go on safari this Summer but still want to dress like it, below are some tribal-inspired options to consider:  Steven by Steve Madden wedge for $189 on www.piperlime.com; River Island tassel scarf for $26.86 on www.asos.com; MM Couture sequin blouse for $98 on www.piperlime.com; River Island beaded gladiator sandal for $80.57 on www.asos.com; Jack by BB Dakota "Hoku" maxi skirt for $69 on www.piperlime.com; Aqua tank for $68 on www.bloomingdales.com; Collective Concepts dress for $79 on www.piperlime.com; Coconuts "Aztec" sandal for $69 on www.piperlime.com; Aqua blouse for $78 on www.bloomingdales.com; Ella Moss maxi dress for $188 on www.bloomingdales.com; Rebecca Minkoff "Morning After Clutch" for $295 on www.bloomingdales.com; Ella Moss open-shoulder top for $108 on www.bloomingdales.com. 

TODAY ONLY: Up to $50 Off Your Regular-Priced Purchase on AnnTaylorLoft.com

TODAY ONLY get $25 off your regular-priced purchase of $75 or more on www.anntaylorloft.com and get $50 off your regular-priced purchase of $150 or more.  Enter code "ONEDAY" at checkout.

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Crop Tops

This trend is admittedly only for the younger crowd (and those of us who have abs that they wouldn't mind putting on display -- not me!), but, as I'm sure you've noticed, crop tops are all the rage this Spring and Summer and were also featured prominently on the SS2012 runways (Above: Altuzarra; Nanette Lepore; Alexander Wang; Peter Pilotto; Preen). Crop tops are pretty easy to find in stores geared toward the younger woman like Urban Outfitters and Forever21, so, if you are liking this trend, I'm sure you won't have trouble finding a crop top that appeals to you. Below are some options that I've assembled for you to consider: Silk "Splatter" crop top for $112 on www.nastygal.com; Victoria's Secret crop tee for $17.50 on www.victoriassecret.com; Pieces lace crop top for $46.55 on www.asos.com; Motel Pretty check crop top on sale for $26.86 on www.asos.com; MINKPINK "Tiny Dancer" crop top for $40 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Landscape crop tank for $128 on www.nastygal.com; "Genius of Love" crop top for $37 on www.lulus.com; "Crop to it!" crop top for $21.50 on www.lulus.com; Crochet crop top for $38 on www.nastygal.com; BDG scallop trim cropped tank for $34 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Amanda Uprichard silk crop top for $114 on www.piperlime.com; Hurley "Stop Copy" crop tee for $27 on www.bloomingdales.com.

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

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

Raid My Closet: My Recent Purchases

With the end-of-season sales coming to an end, I thought I'd go ahead and post the items that I was able to snag during the sales.  All of these items were (of course) purchased at a substantial discount using the coupons and discount codes that I post on this blog.  I will be posting the items that I have purchased for the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons as soon as I finish my run down of this Spring and Summer's fashion trends!  Above: Yves Saint Lauren "Arty Ovale" ring for $250 on www.saks.com (LOVE LOVE LOVE this ring and it comes in all different colors!); L.A.M.B. "Nathan" peep-toe booties for $355 on www.djpremium.com; Alexis Bittar "Miss Havisham" stone & fringe necklace for $295 on www.nordstrom.com; MM Couture v-neck dress for $98 on www.piperlime.com. Below: Jessica Simpson "Cheetah" platform maryjane for $98 on www.piperlime.com; Kenneth Cole modern twist bangle for $40 on www.piperlime.com (I purchased 3 and stack them together!); Joan & David "Guzman" pump for $200 on www.piperlime.com.