In keeping with the 1970s trend, headscarves and turbans were seen all over the Spring/Summer 2011 runways (Above: D&G, Badgley Mischka, Milly, Salvatore Ferragamo). While I think a headscarf can be both fun and sheik at the same time, I'm not sure I can get on board with the turban trend. What do you think of this trend? Do you think you could rock a turban? One bonus about this trend is that headscarves and turbans are the perfect solution to a bad hair day! If you are ready to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider: ASOS turban for $21.52 on www.asos.com; Raw Edge floral headscarf for $20 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Cara Accessories tie dye turban head wrap for $29 on www.nordstrom.com; Wide turban knot headband on sale for $9.99 on www.urbanoufitters.com; Paisley headscarf for $24 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Eugenia Kim "Gigi" headscarf for $143 on www.shopbop.com; Eugenia Kim "Chiara" striped turban for $88 on www.revolveclothing.com; Pins and Needles floral scarf for $28 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Batik woven headwrap for $3.80 on www.forever21.com.
Cache March 1-March 6 $25 off your regular-priced purchase of $125 or more on www.cache.com Enter code "T581895" at checkout March 1-March 6 $50 off your regular-priced purchase of $200 or more on www.cache.com Enter code "K355631" at checkout Offers also good in-stores with coupon Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://www.cache.com/cache/control/03012011?cc=03012011_view_email
Hayden-Harnett February 28-March 3 20% off all carryalls on www.haydenharnett.com Enter code "CARRYALL" at checkout
Ann Taylor Loft February 28-March 1 25% off regular-priced pants and denim on www.anntaylorloft.com Enter code "PANTS25" at checkout Offer also good in-stores without coupon
Skinterra February 28-March 1 20% off your purchase on www.skinterra.com Enter code "FEB20" at checkout Excludes iS Clinical and Relastin Trio
Bliss February 28-March 15 $25 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "BLISSLOVE" at checkout Excludes La Mer and Skinceuticals March 1-March 3 Free bliss face-saving faves set with your purchase of $75 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "MARCHMINI" at checkout Victoria's Secret February 28-March 15 $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 "SPRING11"at checkout February 28-March 15 Free tote with any Beach Sexy purchase on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "BEACH11" at checkout
I am running a bit behind on starting my Spring/Summer trend report this year, but I suppose it is better late than never! I thought I would get us started with possibly the biggest fashion trend for this Spring and Summer -- 1970s inspired clothing (Above: Milly; Marc Jacobs; Emilio Pucci; Derek Lam). It is time to trade in your skinny jeans for bell bottoms and to raid your mom's closet for headscarfs and psychedelic maxi dresses. The designers had all of the styles from the 70s covered ranging from hippy styles to 70s glam. I like this trend because it is something different from the 80s-inspired trend that we have been seeing so much of lately. Many of the trends that I will be posting within the next few weeks will revolve around this central theme as well. So break out the polyester and fringe!!! If you are "digging" this style, you may want to consider stopping by your local thrift store or snagging one of the 70s-inspired items below: ASOS knitted lace 2 in 1 dress for $71.72 on www.asos.com; ASOS techno "Boheme" printed jersey culotte for $26.90 on www.asos.com; BCBGMAXAZRIA chevron stripe maxi dress for $178 on www.bloomingdales.com; Citizens of Humanity "Angie" super flare jeans for $228 on www.anthropologie.com; Kimono wing blouse for $128 on www.anthropologie.com; Fringe trimmed poncho for $17.80 on www.forever21.com; Parker tie front long dress for $270 on www.bloomingdales.com; Divine Rights of Denim bell bottom jeans for $24.80 on www.forever21.com; Feather trim necklace for $7.80 on www.forever21.com; Free People "Oh L'amour" crochet sweater vest for $128 on www.bloomingdales.com; Ella Moss "Kayla" applique top for $94 on www.bloomingdales.com; Paige "Roxley" high waist trousers for $179 on www.anthropologie.com; Free People convertible crochet halter top for $128 on www.bloomingdales.com; Deena & Ozzy felt hat for $34 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; ASOS pleated swing one sleeve dress for $71.72 on www.asos.com.
TODAY ONLY and only from 5 p.m. to midnight EST get 25% off regular-priced items on www.bananarepublic.com. Enter code "BRAFTER5" at checkout. Sale is also in-stores from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. local time. No coupon necessary.
THIS Thursday, February 24th at 5:30 p.m. join Saks Fifth Avenue and the Columbus Blue Jackets for a style show benefitting the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. The style show will feature pediatric cancer heroes alongside Blue Jackets players and their wives/girlfriends. The event will be held at Nationwide Arena.
For more information regarding event sponsorships and event tickets, please call the Blue Jackets Foundation at 614.246.3707.
DSW February 24-February 28 $5 off your purchase on www.dsw.com Enter code "726" at checkout Amrita Singh February 24-February 27 50% off your purchase* on www.amritasingh.com Enter code "DOW" at checkout *This may only apply to select items. I couldn't tell from the e-mail. J. Crew February 23-February 28 Extra 30% off already-reduced final sale items on www.jcrew.com Enter code "AYC93K" at checkout Tart Collections February 22-unknown 30% off your purchase on www.tartcollections.com Enter code "TARTDC" at checkout Ann Taylor February 22-February 27 $20 off regular-priced pants on www.anntaylor.com No code necessary Offer also good in-stores without coupon Lulu's February 22-February 24 $10 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.lulus.com Enter code "save10" at checkout Old Navy February 21-February 27 30% off any single item at any Old Navy store with coupon Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://oldnavy1.m.delivery.net/w/webView?cid=21540307546&mid=1923990849&pid=777324&vid=131&ee=c2FicmluYWhhdXJpbkBob3RtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=1ohSL1
Robertson February 21-February 22 30% off your purchase on www.shoprobertson.com Enter code "VIP30" at checkout Sale items are final sale
Couture Candy February 21-February 28 15% off personalized jewelry on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "SPECIAL" at checkout February 25-February 28 20% off your purchase on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "SALE20" at checkout Certain designer exclusions apply
Bliss February 21-February 28 Free travel-sized SK-II skin signature melting rich cream (a $68 value) with any SK-II purchase of $250 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "SKGIFT" at checkout February 21-February 23 Free sample of La Mer eye concentrate with any La Mer purchase on www.blissworld.com Enter code "LM211" at checkout February 21-February 22 30% off your bliss, remede, or elemis skincare purchases on www.blissworld.com Enter code "SKIN30" at checkout February 24-March 15 $25 off your purchase of $100 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "BLISSLOVE" at checkout Excludes La Mer and Skinceuticals February 24-February 28 20% off bliss, remede, and elemis purchases on www.blissworld.com Enter code "FEB20" at checkout
Victoria's Secret February 21-March 15 $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 "SPRING11"at checkout February 21-March 15 Free tote with any Beach Sexy purchase on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "BEACH11" at checkout
TOMORROW February 19th at 12:00 p.m. join Saks Fifth Avenue and Monica Day of NBC4 for a sneak peek at Spring 2011's latest cosmetics and fragrances. The event will be located in the Special Events Room on the second floor. Saks Fifth Avenue is located at Polaris mall in the C-bus.
The event costs $25 in advance and the price of admission is redeemable for product during the day's event. 10% of cosmetic and fragrance sales will be donated to the Ovarian Cancer Alliance.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 614.430.3500.
I will be going to this event. Yay! Hope to see you there!!!
It looks like Forever 21 and Macy's are following in Target and H&M's footsteps as they've recently announced that they will be partnering with various designers for limited-release collections .
Petro Zillia for Forever 21 Forever 21 has partnered with L.A. label Petro Zillia to create a new Spring line filled with the designer's signature touches including bright colors and stripes. The Petro Zillia for Forever 21 line is available in Forever 21 stores and on www.forever21.com now. I ordered the cardigan ($24.80) and the dress ($29.80) pictured below online today! You have to check out the back of the cardigan to see just how cute it is! Click here to shop the collection online: http://www.forever21.com/category.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=promo_petrozillia&Page=all&promotype=1.
Bar III for Macy's Macy's recently released a limited-edition collection from Bar III as part of Macy's impulse brands section. The Bar III collection is available in Macy's stores and on www.macys.com now. I had a chance to check out the collection at the Macy's at Easton this past Sunday and it looks pretty great. The Spring collection features lots of flowy fabrics and has sort of a bohemian feel. Click here to shop the collection online: http://www1.macys.com/shop/womens/impulse-brands/bar-iii?id=54641.
Rory Beca for Forever 21 Forever 21 has also teamed up with L.A.-based fashion house Rory Beca for a Spring collection that will be released on March 4th. The Rory Beca for Forever 21 collection will be feminine and flirty with lots of flowy fabrics perfect for Spring. Prices will range from $5.80 to $32.80 for dresses, blouses, pants, and more. Click here to check out the complete lookbook online: http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/archives/3530-Rory-Beca-for-Forever-21.html.
Kinder Auggugini for Macy's Macy's has paired up with London-based designer Kinder Auggugini to create a Spring collection that will be released this month. The collection will feature pieces ranging from $40 to $300 and appears to be a little edgier with leather jackets in addition to the more traditional lightweight fabrics that are typically included in Spring collections. Click here to check out the complete collection: http://www1.macys.com/campaign/social?campaign_id=202&channel_id=1&cm_mmc=MEDIAEDGE-_-Kinder-_-DailyCandy-_-n. It looks like there is a release party scheduled for the collection in NYC today, so the collection will likely hit Macy's stores and www.macys.com any day now!
From TODAY until Thursday, February 17th get up to 80% off select merchandise at Hayden-Harnett's online sample sale. Click here to access the sample sale: www.haydenharnett.com/samplesale.
BCBGeneration February 19-February 21 20% off your purchase on www.bcbgeneration.com No code necessary Robertson February 19-February 22 30% off your purchase on www.shoprobertson.com Enter code "VIP30" at checkout Sale items are final sale Neiman Marcus Last Call February 19-February 22 Extra 25% off your purchase on www.lastcall.com No code necessary Free shipping with code "LCFEBFS" at checkout Banana Republic February 18-February 21 25% off already-reduced sale items on www.bananarepublic.com Enter code "BRPRES25" at checkout Offer also good in-stores without coupon Linea Pelle February 18-February 21 25% off your purchase onwww.lpcollection.com Enter code "LP25PDSALE" at checkout Excludes Spring Dylan collection Old Navy February 18-February 21 15% off your purchase of $50 or more on www.oldnavy.com; 20% off your purchase of $75 or more Enter code "ONPDAY" at checkout Offer also good in-stores with coupon Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://oldnavy1.m.delivery.net/w/webView?cid=21516380892&mid=1923990849&pid=776804&vid=131&ee=c2FicmluYWhhdXJpbkBob3RtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=1ohSL1
Tory Burch February 18-February 21 20% off your purchase of $300 or more on www.toryburch.com Enter code "PRESIDENT" at checkout Excludes Reva flats Offer also good in-stores without coupon J. Crew February 17-February 21 20% off your purchase of $150 or more on www.jcrew.com Enter code "FABFEB" at checkout Express February 17-February 21 $15 off every $75 you spend on www.express.com Enter code "1084" at checkout Offer also good in-stores with coupon Click here to print coupon for in-store use: http://www.express.com/assets/cms/coupons/02/COUPON-15-off-Email1.pdf?om_rid=DzHLIG&om_mid=_BNXPGvB8Y7QjsH
Nine West February 17-February 21 20% off your purchase of two or more pairs of footwear on www.ninewest.com No code necessary Philosophy February 16-February 20 $15 off your purchase of $65 or more on www.philosophy.com Enter code "save15" at checkout The Gap February 14-February 16 20% off your purchase on www.gap.com Enter code "GAPLOVE" at checkout February 18-February 21 Up to 44% off 44 select items on www.gap.com No code necessary Click here to access sale: http://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=65831&mlink=5058,2649671,1&clink=2649671 Sale also in-stores DJ Premium February 14-February 18 25% off your purchase of $150 or more on www.djpremium.com Enter code "VDAY25" at checkout Excludes clearance items February 14-February 18 15% off your purchase on www.djpremium.com Enter code "VDAY15" at checkout Excludes clearance items Urban Outfitters February 14-February 16 20% off your purchase of $50 or more on www.urbanoutfitters.com Enter code "LOVEUO" at checkout Lulu's February 14-unknown 15% off your purchase on www.lulus.com Enter code "the looks for less" at checkout Couture Candy February 14-February 15 15% off denim on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "DENIM" at checkout Certain designer exclusions apply February 18-February 28 15% off personalized jewelry on www.couturecandy.com Enter code "SPECIAL" at checkout
Skinterra February 14-March 1 20% off your purchase on www.skinterra.com Enter code "FEB20" at checkout Excludes iS Clinical and Relastin Trio
Bliss February 14-February 15 Free "no zit sherlock" purifying cleanser and toner (a $22 value) with your purchase of the "no zit sherlock quartet" on www.blissworld.com Enter code "NOZIT" at checkout February 14-February 28 Free travel-sized SK-II skin signature melting rich cream (a $68 value) with any SK-II purchase of $250 or more on www.blissworld.com Enter code "SKGIFT" at checkout February 14-unknown 10% off the bliss the youth as we know it total package on www.blissworld.com No code necessary Click here to purchase the package: http://www.blissworld.com/bliss-the-youth-as-we-know-it-total-package.aspx February 16-February 23 Free sample of La Mer eye concentrate with any La Mer purchase on www.blissworld.com Enter code "LM211" at checkout February 17-February 22 30% off your bliss, remede, or elemis skincare purchases on www.blissworld.com Enter code "SKIN30" at checkout Victoria's Secret February 14-March 15 $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 "SPRING11"at checkout February 16-March 15 Free tote with any Beach Sexy purchase on www.victoriassecret.com Enter code "BEACH11" at checkout
The newest trend in eyewear are round-shaped sunnies John Lennon-style. Lots of celebrities have been wearing this shape lately (Above: Nicole Richie; Kirsten Dunst; Jessica Alba). What do you think of this style? I've heard that when you choose sunglasses you are supposed to choose a shape that contrasts with your face shape. Since I have a round-shaped face, I don't think round sunnies would look all that great on me. I tend to go with aviators or wayfarers. But if you have a heart, square, or oval-shaped face you may want to give this new trend a try! Below are some options to consider: Ep "Warhol ii" small round wayfarer for $10 on www.80spurple.com; Ep "Blanche" large vintage frame for $10 on www.80spurple.com; Ep "Twiggy" round oversized sunglasses for $10 on www.80spurple.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs mod round sunglasses for $120 on www.macys.com; Oversized sunglasses for $10 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Ray-Ban m-round sunglasses for $145 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Ray-Ban large vintage round sunglasses for $139 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Oversized round metal sunglasses for $14 on www.urbanoutfitters.com.
I am writing from the fashion wasteland known as Columbus, Ohio, devoid of even the most basic of needs like a Neiman Marcus and a Bloomingdales, and where the ensemble of choice for the masses typically involves an Ohio State University sweatshirt. I write to provide fellow Columbusites and my girlfriends all over the country with a listing of fashion deals, news, advice, and events. This blog is for the money conscious shopper who loves to look great but must adhere to a budget. While I love the quality and innovation of designer items, nearly all of my designer items have been purchased at a discount. My goal is to make designer fashion accessible to and affordable for the everyday woman. Each week I will provide a list of deals (updated DAILY so be sure to check back), as well as any and all sales I run across locally and online. I will also provide you glimpses into my wardrobe and my own style muses, who help to guide me in my fashion choices. Please feel free to leave me comments!
