TODAY Friday, October 19th: CMH Fashion Week Finale Runway Show

TODAY Friday, October 19, 2012, attend the premier fashion event of the year, showcasing up to ten designers walking their lines back-to-back down the runway.  CMH Fashion Week's designer committee carefully chooses which local designers to showcase on their runway.  This year's Finale Runway Show will be held at the brand new Hilton in downtown Columbus, which is located at 401 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio  43215, and hosted by Angela An of 10TV.  The VIP reception starts at 6:30 p.m.  The Finale Runway Show starts at 8:00 p.m.  General admission tickets are $50 each and can be purchased here:   http://finalerunwayshowgeneraladmission.eventbrite.com/.  VIP admission tickets are $75 each and can be purchased here:  http://finalerunwayshowvip.eventbrite.com/#.  VIP admission includes a swag bag, prominent seating near the runway, and admittance into the Pre-Show Cocktail hour.  

TODAY ONLY: 15% Off Your Purchase on Bloomingdales.com

TODAY ONLY get 15% off your purchase on www.bloomingdales.com.  Enter code "FASHION" at checkout.  This offer is also good in Bloomingdale's stores with coupon.  Click here to print the coupon for in-store use:  http://ebm.e.bloomingdales.com/c/tag/hBQgAReAXa0vdB8un-nAJfMYt.B7w4DFu$/?email=sabrinahaurin%40hotmail.com&t_params=EMAIL%3Dsabrinahaurin%2540hotmail.com%26USR_PRF_ID%3D159172141&EMAIL_ID=159172141.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 20% Off Holiday Accessories on Botkier.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 20% off the Holiday Accessories collection on www.botkier.com.  Enter code "SHHH20" at checkout.  Click here to shop holiday accessories:  http://www.botkier.com/handbags/metallic-blackout.

Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Trend: Wide Brimmed Hats

 

 

Besides brooches, one of the other big accessory trends this fall and winter are wide-brimmed hats (Above: Giorgio Armani; Hermes; Juicy Couture; Marc Jacobs).  It doesn't matter what kind of hat--fedora, trilby, cloche, or floppy--as long as it has a wide brim.  This trend is particularly great if you are having a bad hair day!  If you want to give this trend a try, below are some hats for you to consider:  Kate Spade New York "Battery Park" asymmetrical bow felt hat for $128 on www.piperlime.com; Brixton "Dalila" floppy hat for $55 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Carmen floppy hat for $40 on www.nastygal.com; Catarzi Exclusive to ASOS fedora hat for $52.77 on www.asos.com; Christys' Hats "Miranda" outback hat for $54 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Eugenia Kim "Farrah" portrait fedora for $319 on www.shopbop.com; Helen Kaminski "Nina" trilby hat for $295 on www.bloomingdales.com; Juicy Couture colorblocked floppy fedora on sale for $38.90 on www.nordstrom.com; Ophelia wool hat for $50 on www.nastygal.com; Patricia Underwood fedora for $335 on www.jcrew.com; San Diego Hat Company cloche for $40 on www.piperlime.com; San Diego Hat Company fedora for $50 on www.piperlime.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TODAY Wednesday, October 17th: Key to the Cure Kick-Off Party at Saks Fifth Avenue

TODAY Wednesday, October 17th, Saks Fifth Avenue will be hosting the Key to the Cure kick-off party, featuring a style show with local cancer survivors, live music, delicious treats from Smith & Wollensky, and shopping.  Tickets are $75 each.  For more information and purchase tickets, call (614) 430-4500 or visit www.sakskeytothecure2012.kintera.org.  Saks is located at Polaris mall in the C-bus.  

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

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

Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Trend: Winter White

 

 

This fall and winter don't be afraid to wear your whites after Labor Day!!!  Winter white was featured prominently on the FW2012 fashion runways (Above: Camilla and Marc; Celine; Chanel; Derek Lam).  I love this trend because white is so crisp and clean looking and looks good with all hair colors and (most) skin types.  I can't tell you how much in love I am with the Derek Lam look featured above!  If you love this color-trend as much as I do, below are some winter-white options for you to consider:  AG "Stevie" cord for $168 on www.anthropologie.com; C by Bloomingdales cashmere short sleeve shell for $138 on www.bloomingdales.com; Classic longline cardigan for $22.80 on www.forever21.com; Embroidered tulle blouse for $98 on www.anthropologie.com; Faux-fur collar coat for $188 on www.victoriassecret.com; Flounced cables sweater for $228 on www.anthropologie.com; GUESS belted asymmetrical coat for $198 on www.nordstrom.com; Milly "Delphine" pleated leather skirt for $495 on www.saks.com; Milly "Sydney" bow dress for $365 on www.neimanmarcus.com; Ruffled jacquard chiffon dress for $27.80 on www.forever21.com; Slouchy cable sweaterdress for $79.50 on www.victoriassecret.com; Zip-up moto sweatercoat for $228 on www.anthropologie.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 20% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com.  Enter code "ONTAKE20" at checkout.

Deals for the Week of October 15, 2012

Kate Spade
October 19-October 21
30% off your purchase on www.katespade.com
Enter code "F12FFUS" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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ASOS.com
October 18-October 21
Extra 15% off already-reduced 70% off sale items on www.asos.com
Enter code "MIDSEASON15" at checkout

Old Navy
October 18-October 24
20% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com
Enter code "ONSAVE20" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Nine West
October 18-October 22
30% off your purchase on www.ninewest.com
No code necessary
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Banana Republic
October 18-October 21
25% off your purchase on www.bananarepublic.com
Enter code "BRCREATE" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Henri Bendel
October 17-October 28
Extra 20% off already-reduced sale items on www.henribendel.com
Enter code "SALE20" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Express
October 17-October 21
$25 off your purchase of $75 or more on www.express.com; $50 off your purchase of $150 or more; $75 off your purchase of $250 or more
Enter code "1977" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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Couture Candy
October 16-October 20
22% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "YES" at checkout

Bluefly
October 16-October 18
20% off your regular-priced purchase on www.bluefly.com; extra 40% off already-reduced sale items
Enter code "FAMILY" at checkout

Saks Fifth Avenue
October 16-October 21
20% off your apparel, shoes, and accessories purchase on www.saks.com; 15% off jewelry 
Enter code "FRNFAM2" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores starting October 18th with coupon
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Certain designer exclusions apply

Neiman Marcus
October 15-October 17
Spend $500 or more on regular-priced items on www.neimanmarcus.com and get a $100 giftcard; spend $750 or more and get a $200 giftcard; spend $1,000 or more and get a $300 giftcard
Enter code "BESTGC" at checkout

Macy's
October 15-October 18
20% off your purchase of $75 or more and free shipping on www.macys.com
Enter code "PRES" at checkout
Certain exclusions apply

6pm.com
October 15-October 21
Up to 75% off Cole Haan footwear, apparel, bags, and accessories on www.6pm.com
No code necessary
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Bath & Body Works
October 15-October 28
Free Signature Collection item (up to a $12 value) with your purchase of $10 or more on www.bathandbodyworks.com
Enter code "CASHMERE10" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
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October 15-October 19
20% off your in-store purchase with coupon
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Bliss
October 15-October 17
Free deluxe regenerating serum sample with any La Mer purchase on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "RSERUMLM" at checkout

Skinterra
October 15-November 1
20% off your purchase and free $25 giftcard on www.skinterra.com
Enter code "FALL2012" at checkout
Excludes iS Clinical and DermaQuest Skin Therapy

Amazon.com
October 15-October 25
$20 off your boots purchase of $100 or more on www.amazon.com; $50 off your boots purchase of $200 or more
Enter code "OCTBOOTS" at checkout
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Victoria's Secret
October 15-October 18
$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 "FALL12" at checkout

Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Trend: Opulence

 

 

This fall and winter the more expensive looking and over-the-top the garment the better!  According to www.dictionary.com, the word "opulent" means wealthy, rich, and affluent.   So put aside your hipster grungy clothes (yay!) and look for apparel with beading, embroidery, lace, furs, metallic, sequins, brocade fabrics, baroque-inspired prints, intricate patterns, and anything else that you can think of that may make a garment look opulent or expensive.  This trend was featured in many collections on the FW2012 runways (Above: Balmain; Dolce & Gabbana; Lanvin; Marchesa) and is slowly making its ways into retail stores.  If you want to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider:  7 for all Mankind "The Skinny Jeans" for $215 on www.piperlime.com; Ark & Co. sequin zig zag dress for $89 on www.piperlime.com; Aryn K. metallic ladylike jacket for $99 on www.piperlime.com; Baroque crop top for $38 on www.nastygal.com; BDG baroque-side high-rise legging for $29 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Citizens of Humanity "Avedo Rococo" pant for $248 on www.piperlime.com; Nanette Lepore "Society" sequin dress for $398 on www.bloomingdales.com; BDG brocade-chain high-rise legging for $29 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Oscar de la Renta baroque jeweled brooch necklace for $655 on www.nordstrom.com; Sequined jacquard dress for $228 on www.anthropologie.com; Osona collar necklace for $118 on www.anthropologie.com; Tinley Road printed blouse for $69 on www.piperlime.com; Topshop jacquard skater dress for $240 on www.nordstrom.com; Tracy Reese brocade sheath dress for $345 on www.nordstrom.com.