Fall/Winter 2009 Fashion Trend: Plaid

I don't think plaid ever goes out of style in the the C-bus because I am constantly seeing people wearing it around here regardless of the season. It seems, however, that plaid has finally made it outside the midwest and onto the fall fashion runways this year. Above: DKNY, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marni, Vivienne Westwood. Plaids can be found in retail stores around town on shirts, skirts, dresses, and accessories alike and in a variety of colors. I'm not a huge plaid girl myself, but I don't mind it when it is paired with other feminine pieces or is printed onto a feminine piece (like the Banana Republic full skirt below). Below are some options to choose from if you want to bring out your inner farmer this fall: Aqua fitted plaid two-pocket shirt for $68 available on www.bloomingdales.com; Donna Morgan plaid sheath dress for $158 available at Nordstrom; Burberry check hat for $150 available at Nordstrom; Banana Republic plaid full skirt for $70; Kensie plaid dress with belt for $88 available at Macy's; Banan Republic plaid ruffle shirt for $60; Juicy Couture plaid scarf with knotted tassels for $79 available on www.bloomingdales.com; Miss Sixty double breasted belted plaid ombre coat on sale for $182.99 down from $245 at Macy's; Banana Republic plaid wool military hat for $35; Charlotte Russe plaid pencil skirt for $24.99; Charlotte Russe plaid bubble dress for $29.99; Hurley "Wilson" smocked plaid top for $44 available on www.lulus.com.

Great Deal: Allure Spa Beauty Box for $29.99

Allure's Exclusive Spa Beauty Box, a $190 value, is available online for $29.99 plus $5 shipping here: https://tickets.condenast.com/allure/index.jsp.
The box contains: (1) Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil in Laos; (2) MOROCCANOIL Treatment for all hair types; (3) jane iredale - THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP In Touch Cream Blush in Charisma; (4) Purminerals Pur-Fect Pout Lip Gloss in Rose Zircon from Zappos.com; (5) GLOWELLE Beauty Drink Dietary Supplement; (6) Pevonia Evolutive Eye Gel and Pevonia Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser; (7) Bliss the Youth as We Know It Moisture Cream (10 ml); and (8) L'Oreal Paris New Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair 24 Hour Eye Repair Duo.

TODAY ONLY: 30% Off Everything at Robertson

TODAY ONLY from 12:00 a.m. PST to 11:59 p.m. PST, take 30% off everything on www.shoprobertson.com. Enter code "FALL09" at checkout. All sale items are final sale.

Select Nine West Shoes $24.95 on 6pm.com

From today until September 25th, select styles of Nine West shoes, including those pictured above, are only $24.95 on www.6pm.com. Click here to access the sale:
http://www.6pm.com/nwst0709.

Deals for the Week of September 21, 2009

Urban Outfitters
September 21-September 30
20% off a purchase of $100 or more on www.urbanoutfitters.com
Enter code "luckybreaks09" at checkout

Rapunzels
September 21-September 30
20% off everything on www.shoprapunzels.com
Enter code "INSTYLE09" at checkout

Luna Boston
September 21-September 30
20% off everything on www.lunaboston.com
Enter code "INSTYLE09" at checkout

Ann Taylor
September 21-September 30
20% off orders over $100 on www.anntaylor.com
Enter code "instyle09" at checkout

Max & Chloe
September 21-September 30
20% off everything on www.maxandchloe.com
Enter code "INSTYLE09" at checkout

Bebe
September 21-October 4
15% off purchases over $100 on www.bebe.com
Enter code "15OFF100" at checkout
Offer also good in-store
Click here for the coupon for in-store use: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/05/54/41/08/554410890.pdf?ep_mid=58189877&ep_rid=1199179533.

Old Navy
September 21-September 24
20% off purchases over $100 on www.oldnavy.com
Enter code "ONSAVESOME" at checkout

Paul Dorf cosmetics
September 21-November 2
35% off everything on www.pauladorf.com
Enter code "luckybreaks3" at checkout

Treesje
September 21-November 2
30% off everything on www.treesje.com
Enter code "luckybreaks9" at checkout

Kinerase
September 21-November 2
30% off everything on www.kinerase.com
Enter code "luckybreaks2" at checkout

Saks Fifth Avenue
September 21-October 4
Spend $450 on www.saks.com and get a $100 gift card; spend $1,000 and get a $250 gift card
Enter code "SAKSGIFT9" at checkout

J.Crew
September 21-September 22
20% off select sweaters on http://www.jcrew.com/
No code necessary
Click here to access the sale:
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/sweaters.jsp?srcCode=EMBW00388

Neiman Marcus
September 21-September 23rd
Earn a $25 gift card with your regular-priced online purchase of $250 or more on www.neimanmarcus.com; spend $500 and get a $50 gift card; spend $750 and get a $100 gift card; spend $1,000 and get a $150 gift card; spend $2,000 and get a $300 gift card
Enter code "SHOPNM" at checkout
Double your gift card's value when your regular-priced online purchase includes both Women's Apparel and a Women's Shoe or Handbag
Free shipping with code "NMSHIP"

Piperlime
September 21-September 23
20% off shoes and handbags on www.piperlime.com
Enter code "TREAT" at checkout

Luna Boston
September 21-September 25
25% off everything on www.lunaboston.com
Enter code "autumn" at checkout
Excludes Rebecca Minkoff, DVF, and Le Sportsac

The Gap
September 22-September 25
Extra 20% sale items on www.gap.com
Enter code "EXTRA20" at checkout

Banana Republic
September 23-September 24
20% off orders over $75 on www.bananarepublic.com
Enter code "BR48HOURS" at checkout

Cache
September 23-September 27
20% off everything on www.cache.com
Enter code "G080175" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
E-mail me or leave me a comment if you need the coupon for in-store use

Wink
September 24-October 1
15% off all jewelry (including sale jewelry) on www.winknyc.com
Enter code "JEWEL15" at checkout

Couture Candy
September 25-September 27
$50 off orders over $150 on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "SEPTEMBER" at checkout
Excludes sale items

Victoria's Secret
September 26-September 28
Extra 20% off all clearance on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "20CLEAR" at checkout

In Stores Now: Anna Sui for Target

The Gossip Girl inspired Anna Sui for Target line that I first told you about in June is now available for purchase in Target stores and online at www.target.com. Pictured below are some pieces that are currently available including: Bib tee shirt with lace for $24.99; Burnout strappy dress for $69.99; cotton Bird tee shirt with lace for $24.99; Feather dress for $69.99; Intarsia zip cardigan for $44.99; Lace halter dress for $69.99; Silk printed tunic dress for $49.99; Striped cardigan for $39.99. What do you think? Will you be purchasing anything? I must say that I am pretty disappointed in both the styles and the pricing. I would much rather spend the extra $30 to $50 dollars and get a beautiful well-constructed dress from Anthropologie. But I have not seen any of these pieces in person so I will reserve judgment for the time being!

Fashion Do: Skinny Leather Bracelets

Ever since I saw Katrina wearing all those leather bracelets on the Bravo TV show Miami Social, I have been obsessed with finding the perfect leather bracelets! I am really loving the skinny wrap leather bracelets with or without studs or other embellishments. These bracelets are the perfect compliment to your moto jacket this fall! If you too are loving these bracelets, I have located a few options for you to choose from below: Bee Charming leather 10 strand bracelet for $60 available on www.maxandchloe.com; Dogeared triple wrap braided leather bracelet for $77 available on www.revolveclothing.com; Giles and Brother leather wrap bracelet for $125 available on www.shopbop.com; Gorjana "Graham" leather wrap bracelet with studs for $55 available on www.shopbop.com; Kettle Black triple wrap leather bracelet for $95 available on www.shopbop.com; Urban Outfitters leather wrap bracelet for $12; Gorjana "Tinsley" leather bracelet for $38 available on www.shopbop.com; Rachel Leigh "Rocker Beau" leather wrap bracelet for $66 available on www.shopbop.com; Urban Outfitters leather studded wrap bracelet for $28.

I also found these slightly less expensive leather-alternative options below: Bee Charming rubber 15 strand charm bracelet for $38 available on www.maxandchloe.com; Dogeared Irish linen trip bead bracelet for $37 available on www.revolveclothing.com; Forever 21 interlocked rope bracelet for $4.80; Zad faux leather biker chic silver wrap bracelet for $11 available on www.lulus.com; Urban Outfitters gilded rubber bangles on sale for $9.99 down from $18 on www.urbanoutfitters.com.

Style Muse: Diane Kruger

Whether she is on the red carpet or out and about running errands, Diane Kruger always appears to me to be an enviably gorgeous picture of perfection. She seems to have a knack for finding red carpet dresses with just enough quirkiness to them that make them interesting without making them garish. Similarly, she has a great eye for mixing and matching patterns and colors and adding the right accessories to make an otherwise mundane outfit truly unique. She also appears to have no problem with mixing low end pieces with high end pieces. The floral dress below is currently available at Urban Outfitters for only $58!