Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Ladylike

I saved my favorite trend for this Spring and Summer for last ladies!!!  Get ready to get your Betty Draper on and put on your favorite ladylike dress and heels because sweet ladylike dresses and accessories are a big trend this Spring and Summer (See above: Valentino; Louis Vuitton; Chanel; Elie Saab; Alice + Olivia).  And I couldn't be happier.  For those of you who know me, this trend fits right in with my personal style aesthetic.  If you, like me, are LOVING this trend and want to give it a try, below are some options to consider (all of which I seriously want to purchase!!!):  Tory Burch "Lidia" polo for $95 on www.nordstrom.com; RED Valentino knit dress on sale for $486.50 on www.shopbop.com; Nanette Lepore "Jacy" skirt for $298 on www.bloomingdales.com; RED Valentino bow hobo for $695 on www.shopbop.com; J. Crew flower bud ring for $35 on www.jcrew.com; "Fluttering flora" dress for $148 on www.anthropologie.com; "Fine and Dandelion" cardigan for $39.99 on www.modcloth.com; Bamboo "Crush" rosette ballet flat for $22.20 on www.urbanog.com; "Divination" asymmetric dress for $210 on www.anthropologie.com; Constructed swing jacket for $198 on www.anthropologie.com; Cabel bow perforated pump for $30.80 on www.urbanog.com; ASOS umbrella skirt for $89.53 on www.asos.com.

Available TODAY: Alberta Ferretti for Macy's

The Spring collection that I first told you about in February by Italian designer Alberta Ferretti for Macy's Impulse collection is available on www.macys.com and in select Macy's stores TODAY. The collection was inspired by the Amalfi Coast and features knitwear, garden-party dresses, and Mediterranean peasant blouses. Pieces in the collection range from $49 to $119. I've posted some pictures from the collection above and below. Above: Tiered maxi dress for $109; Pointelle knit sweater for $79; Wrap dress for $69. Below: Skinny cropped lace capris for $79; Floral maxi dress for $99; Long-sleeve lace blouse for $79; Floral strapless dress for $79; Lace tank for $49 and lace pencil skirt for $69; Lace drop-waist dress for $69. What do you think of the collection?

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Drop-Waist Dresses

I am nearing the end of my rundown of this Spring and Summer's hottest fashion trends, but I couldn't forget to include the hottest dress style:  drop-waist dresses (See above: Roberto Cavalli; Victoria Beckham; Etro; Gucci).  This style is a little retro which I like, but it really is meant for ladies with a slender frame since drop-waist dresses do nothing to define your natural waist.  If you are liking this trend and want to give it a try, below are some options for you to consider:  Warehouse drop-waist dress for $98.48 on www.asos.com; Donna Morgan drop-waist silk dress for $148 on www.nordstrom.com; TFNC dropwaist maxis dress for $134.29 on www.asos.com; Crochet-trimmed woven dress for $19.90 on www.forever21.com; Joie "Topaz" dropwaist silk dress for $278 on www.nordstrom.com; RVCA dropwaist dress for $84 on www.lulus.com; Michael Stars drawstring-waist dress for $78 on www.piperlime.com; Charlotte Ronson dropwaist lace dress for $315 on www.shopbop.com; Bar III drop-waist dress for $69 on www.macys.com; Textured hoop dress for $148 on www.anthropologie.com; ASOS drop-waist dress with bow on sale for $42.97 on www.asos.com; Alice + Olivia "Goldie" dress for $368 on www.bloomingdales.com.

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

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TODAY ONLY: 35% Off Regular-Priced Items at Banana Republic

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

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

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Deals for the Week of April 16, 2012

Macy's

April 20-April 22
15% off your purchase on www.macys.com
Enter code "SUPER" at checkout
Certain exclusions apply
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Henri Bendel
April 19-April 22
20% off your purchase of $100 or more on www.henribendel.com
Enter code "FFSALE" at checkout
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Amrita Singh
April 20-April 22
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Express
April 20-April 22
$15 off your purchase of $60 or more on www.express.com; $30 off your purchase of $120 or more; $45 off your purchase of $180 or more; $60 off your purchase of $240 or more
Enter code "1239" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Old Navy
April 19-April 29
20% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com
Enter code "ONSAVE20" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Certain exclusions apply

Banana Republic
April 19-April 22
25% off your purchase on www.bananarepublic.com
Enter code "BRCREATE" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores without coupon



Bath & Body Works
April 19-April 22
$10 off your purchase of $30 or more on www.bathandbodyworks.com
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Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft
April 19-April 22
40% off your purchase on www.anntaylor.com and www.anntaylorloft.com
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Bebe
April 19-April 22
15% off your purchase of $125 or more on www.bebe.com; 20% off your purchase of $250 or more
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Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Arden B.
April 19-April 22
$15 off your purchase of $75 or more on www.ardenb.com; $20 off your purchase of $100 or more; $50 off your purchase of $200 or more
No code necessary
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Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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DJ Premium
April 18-April 24
25% off your purchase on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "25WIDE" at checkout
Certain designer exclusions apply

3.1 Phillip Lim
April 18-April 23
20% off your purchase on www.31philliplim.com/shop
Enter code "N31R5WQ67T6" at checkout

Theory
April 18-April 23
25% off your purchase on www.theory.com
Enter code "THEORYFF" at checkout

J. Crew
April 18-April 20
Extra 30% off already-reduced final sale items on www.jcrew.com
Enter code "MUSTHAVE" at checkout



The Limited

April 18-April 22
30% off handbags on www.thelimited.com
Enter code "299" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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6pm.com
April 16-April 20
Up to 80% off ALDO footwear and bags on www.6pm.com
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April 16-April 20
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Victoria's Secret
April 16-May 1
$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

Skinterra
April 16-May 1
$30 off your purchase of $120 or more on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "APRIL30" at checkout
April 16-May 1
$50 off your purchase of $200 or more on www.skinterra.com
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Offers exclude iS Clinical, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, and DermaQuest Skin Therapy
April 17-unknown
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Enter code "SVN25" at checkout

American Apparel
April 16-April 30
20% off your purchase on www.americanapparel.com
Enter code "JOINUS" at checkout

Gorjana
April 16-April 30
30% off your purchase on www.gorjana.com
Enter code "LUCKYBREAKS1" at checkout

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Pink Short Suits

One of the quirkier trends for this Spring and Summer are pink short-suits (see above: Jill Stuart; Jenni Kayne; Tibi; Nanette Lepore).  This trend is obviously for the younger lady (and for those of you with great legs), but I think it is a super cute trend, although somewhat limited in practicality since you can't really wear it to work.  While I will probably not be trying out this trend myself, I do have a pink blazer that I wear all the time.  I had a bit of difficulty finding pink short-suits online, so, if you are liking this trend and want to give it a try, below are some pink blazer and shorts separates that you could consider:  Vince Camuto jacket for $165 on www.macys.com; Trina Turk "Matilda" shorts for $168 on www.trinaturk.com; Splendid "Spring" gabardine twill blazer for $148 on www.splendid.com; Madewell "Double-dutch" shorts for $59.50 on www.madewell.com; Jenni Kaye double-breasted blazer for $595 and shorts for $325 on www.shopbop.com; Forever 21 waterfall jacket for $22.80 on www.forever21.com; Jill Stuart trouser shorts for $368 on www.shopbop.com; Forever 21 oversize woven blazer for $24.80 on www.forever21.com; J. Crew sailor short for $59.50 on www.jcrew.com; Charlotte Russe ponte-knit blazer for $34.99 on www.charlotterusse.com; Free People scalloped lace shorts for $78 on www.shopbop.com; Aryn K blazer for $99 on www.piperlime.com; Elizabeth and James "Colby" shorts for $235 on www.piperlime.com.

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TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 25% Off Your Purchase on Gap.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 25% off your purchase on www.gap.com.  Enter code "GAPGET" at checkout.

TODAY ONLY: 30% Off Your Purchase on BananaRepublic.com

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TODAY ONLY: Get Up to a $500 Gift Card on NeimanMarcus.com

TODAY ONLY get a $50 gift card with your regular-priced purchase of $200 or more on www.neimanmarcus.com; get a $125 gift card with your purchase of $125 or more; get a $250 gift card with your purchase of $1,000 or more; or get a $500 gift card with your purchase of $2,000 or more.  Enter code "APRILGC" at checkout.  Plus, get free shipping with code "SPRINGFS."

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: $15 Off Your Purchase of $100 or More on Lulus.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get $15 off your purchase of $100 or more and free shipping on www.lulus.com.  Enter code "HotStuff15" at checkout.