Take a look at this great coat by Chloe...
it is over HALF off original price.
I also love this dress from Paul & Joe.
It is at the top of my "wants" list. It would be a great staple to any wardrobe.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The In on the Out
Owned by Net-a-Porter, this online outlet, The Outnet.com offers awesome designers at KILLER prices.
Take a look at this great coat by Chloe...
I also love this dress from Paul & Joe.
Take a look at this great coat by Chloe...
I also love this dress from Paul & Joe.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Q&A
Q: Is it ever okay to wear nylons/tights with peep toe heels? I just bought some gray suede peep toe heels that I love and wonder if I'll have to show my white legs all winter.
A: Yes, Hosiery is HOT this season! There are a couple of key things to keep this look chic and stylish:
1. Dark colored hosiery such as black, brown, purple, grey, etc.
are easiest to work with.
2. Toe seam must be at the tip of your toe or hiding under your foot. NO reinforced toes!
3. If you are a novice to this trend you might want to start with like colors, i.e. black tights (could be a patterned one) with black or grey shoes – stay away from pastel shoes.
Make the trend fun with texture, shape, and height.
4. Style of shoe: chunky high heeled versions as well as sling backs, mary jane platforms & sandals with thick straps (all open toed).
5. This trend can be worn with skirts, pants, dresses.
If you opt the pant route, knee highs are a great option. Think of this trend the same way you would leggings.
p.s. your shoes are perfect for this trend; enjoy not worrying about shaving and the “white” legs.
Examples:
1: kate spade dress $395
3: Printed patent leather T-straps, Emilio Pucci, $775. Crocodile and velvet sandals, Bottega Veneta, $1,050. Wide-strap patent leather platforms, Sergio Rossi, $780. Chunky lizard high-heels, Halston, $1,795. All hose, DKNY, $18 to $31.
5: kate spade tights $28
A: Yes, Hosiery is HOT this season! There are a couple of key things to keep this look chic and stylish:
1. Dark colored hosiery such as black, brown, purple, grey, etc.
are easiest to work with.2. Toe seam must be at the tip of your toe or hiding under your foot. NO reinforced toes!
3. If you are a novice to this trend you might want to start with like colors, i.e. black tights (could be a patterned one) with black or grey shoes – stay away from pastel shoes.
Make the trend fun with texture, shape, and height.4. Style of shoe: chunky high heeled versions as well as sling backs, mary jane platforms & sandals with thick straps (all open toed).
5. This trend can be worn with skirts, pants, dresses.
If you opt the pant route, knee highs are a great option. Think of this trend the same way you would leggings. p.s. your shoes are perfect for this trend; enjoy not worrying about shaving and the “white” legs.
Examples:
1: kate spade dress $395
3: Printed patent leather T-straps, Emilio Pucci, $775. Crocodile and velvet sandals, Bottega Veneta, $1,050. Wide-strap patent leather platforms, Sergio Rossi, $780. Chunky lizard high-heels, Halston, $1,795. All hose, DKNY, $18 to $31.
5: kate spade tights $28
Monday, October 26, 2009
Best time to buy:
After extensive research and personal experience, I have found the best time to buy:
January: boots, cocktail dresses, hats, scarves
, European designer lines, housewares
February/March: winter sweaters, resort clothes, designer items
April: spring gear, tights, socks, sheets
May: bathing suits, beach gear
June: sunglasses, handbags
July/August: sheets, bedding, summer gear (i.e. shorts, flip flops, tank tops, short sleeved shirts, skirts, sandals), winter coats
September: denim (of anykind), designer items
October: rain gear (trench coats), women's suits, winter pants, fall clothes
November/December: leather gloves, cashmere scarves, tableware
Notice that most of the items are at the beginning or end of a season. Stores will push items right after arriving or if they have lingered in the store for longer than 4 weeks. To get the best price you almost always shop in the off season or end of season, but you run the risk of not having your size or the color.
research through personal experience, msn.com, budget fashionista, smart money.com , city chic by nina willdorf
January: boots, cocktail dresses, hats, scarves
, European designer lines, housewaresFebruary/March: winter sweaters, resort clothes, designer items
April: spring gear, tights, socks, sheets
May: bathing suits, beach gear
June: sunglasses, handbags
July/August: sheets, bedding, summer gear (i.e. shorts, flip flops, tank tops, short sleeved shirts, skirts, sandals), winter coats
September: denim (of anykind), designer items
October: rain gear (trench coats), women's suits, winter pants, fall clothesNovember/December: leather gloves, cashmere scarves, tableware
Notice that most of the items are at the beginning or end of a season. Stores will push items right after arriving or if they have lingered in the store for longer than 4 weeks. To get the best price you almost always shop in the off season or end of season, but you run the risk of not having your size or the color.
research through personal experience, msn.com, budget fashionista, smart money.com , city chic by nina willdorf
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Back to Plaid
This trend takes me back to middle school days with a twist. There are plenty of great plaid shirts out there right now (perfect to keep you a little warmer this fall). Add a great pair of distressed gray skinny's, booties and bangles to hit the streets with.
1. Wal-mart $12.00
2. Forever 21 $19.90
3. Urban Outfitters $39.00
1. Wal-mart $12.00
2. Forever 21 $19.90
3. Urban Outfitters $39.00
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
I am loving (IaL)
You might know it by a different name (i.e. funnel or neck wrap and circle scarf) but it is basically a long circle scarf that you wrap around your neck a couple of times. If it is windy, rainy or snowing you can take a portion and use it to cover your head. Coming in all types of fabrics and widths I am sure that you will find one to suit your wallet and style.
YaYa Aflalo Infinite Scarf in Dew Stripe $99
DKNY Stripe Infinity Scarf $95
LA Made Infinity Funnel Scarf $30
Brochu Walker Cashmere Neck Wrap $165
I am going knit one myself. If you decide to do the same, let me know how it works out (I would love to post some pictures). It should be easy and straight forward.
YaYa Aflalo Infinite Scarf in Dew Stripe $99
DKNY Stripe Infinity Scarf $95LA Made Infinity Funnel Scarf $30
Brochu Walker Cashmere Neck Wrap $165I am going knit one myself. If you decide to do the same, let me know how it works out (I would love to post some pictures). It should be easy and straight forward.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tiffany's - a girls best friend
We would all love to be able to afford this from none other than Tiffany's,
but if you can't check out these that have been inspired by the real thing.
Free, FRee, FREE!
The Budget Fashionista has a great article on all things free. Here are some of the top choices:
SilverJewelryClub.com This sounds-too-good-to-be-true site features four free pieces of sterling jewelry at a time, with new items popping up every 15 minutes or so. Rings, earrings, and pendants are the main offerings. And they’re truly free (besides the cost of shipping and handling, that is). The catch? Well, there really isn’t a catch. The jewelry manufacturers behind the site - Peoria.com - just hope you’ll fall in love with their craftsmanship, and spread the word to other would-be customers. Now that’s the kind of marketing we can all appreciate.
Craigslist.orgYou could very well furnish your entire apartment for $0 with Craigslist. Narrow down to your city from the main home page, and check out the “free stuff.” Browse recent listings, or search for specific items of clothing. If you don’t mind hand-me-downs, then you’re liable to find some pretty amazing additions to your wardrobe here.
SwapStyle.com It’s the self-proclaimed Online Fashion Swap Party, where fashionistas from around the globe gather to give and get. Although you must pay $10 to join (in order to become ‘address verified’), using the site is totally free from then on. If you’ve got clothes you no longer want or need - and we’re fairly sure you do - then don’t give them away to Goodwill just yet. See if you can trade them in for something better here. Accessories, shoes, cosmetics, and general apparel are all available on the site.
FreeCycle.org Similar to Craigslist, the much-loved FreeCycle simply connects people who have stuff to give away to people who want stuff in the same communities.
Thunderfap.com It’s a super mixed bag here, but definitely worth checking out from time to time. From free sample packs of toiletries to free tacos at Jack In the Box, you just never know what you’re going to get - there is a “Sample Clothing” category you can investigate, but it’s slim pickings at the moment.
WeeklyFreebie.com As you might have guessed, WeeklyFreebie has one batch of free offers per week. Maybe you’ll discover a free museum pass or set of Ziploc bags. There’s no telling what kinds of goodies you can score here, so check back every week if you’re dedicated to saving as much cash as possible.
FreeMania.net’s Freebie Gator FreeMania is in its own right, a well-known freebie site, but its freebie aggregator - or “gator” - is especially handy. In a jiffy, find out what’s being give away on top sites like FatWallet.com and Freebies 4 Mom.
Wal-Mart’s Sample Site Saving you money - Wal-Mart’s at it again! Right now, you can try to quit smoking for free (with a sample of Nicorette gum) or smell good, specifically like Bodycology’s Raspberries & Cream Body Lotion, for free. For a store as diverse as Wal-Mart, it’s a clever idea to keep checking its sample site.
Beauty.com’s Sample CenterThis is a great find if you’re looking to give a few new perfumes or lotions a try, but all kinds of beauty products are featured here.
FreakyFreddies.comJust about every day, this site is updated with a hefty hodgepodge of freebies, samples, and even sweepstakes. Very well regarded among the Internet’s top bargain hunters, FreakyFreddies may not always offer up complimentary beauty products or apparel, but there’s probably at least one item per week that you’d buy anyways.
FreeStuffTimes.com While there’s nothing particularly unique about this site, it’s one of the first and most trust-worthy of its kind, and it’s updated frequently.
SilverJewelryClub.com This sounds-too-good-to-be-true site features four free pieces of sterling jewelry at a time, with new items popping up every 15 minutes or so. Rings, earrings, and pendants are the main offerings. And they’re truly free (besides the cost of shipping and handling, that is). The catch? Well, there really isn’t a catch. The jewelry manufacturers behind the site - Peoria.com - just hope you’ll fall in love with their craftsmanship, and spread the word to other would-be customers. Now that’s the kind of marketing we can all appreciate.
Craigslist.orgYou could very well furnish your entire apartment for $0 with Craigslist. Narrow down to your city from the main home page, and check out the “free stuff.” Browse recent listings, or search for specific items of clothing. If you don’t mind hand-me-downs, then you’re liable to find some pretty amazing additions to your wardrobe here.
SwapStyle.com It’s the self-proclaimed Online Fashion Swap Party, where fashionistas from around the globe gather to give and get. Although you must pay $10 to join (in order to become ‘address verified’), using the site is totally free from then on. If you’ve got clothes you no longer want or need - and we’re fairly sure you do - then don’t give them away to Goodwill just yet. See if you can trade them in for something better here. Accessories, shoes, cosmetics, and general apparel are all available on the site.
FreeCycle.org Similar to Craigslist, the much-loved FreeCycle simply connects people who have stuff to give away to people who want stuff in the same communities.
Thunderfap.com It’s a super mixed bag here, but definitely worth checking out from time to time. From free sample packs of toiletries to free tacos at Jack In the Box, you just never know what you’re going to get - there is a “Sample Clothing” category you can investigate, but it’s slim pickings at the moment.
WeeklyFreebie.com As you might have guessed, WeeklyFreebie has one batch of free offers per week. Maybe you’ll discover a free museum pass or set of Ziploc bags. There’s no telling what kinds of goodies you can score here, so check back every week if you’re dedicated to saving as much cash as possible.
FreeMania.net’s Freebie Gator FreeMania is in its own right, a well-known freebie site, but its freebie aggregator - or “gator” - is especially handy. In a jiffy, find out what’s being give away on top sites like FatWallet.com and Freebies 4 Mom.
Wal-Mart’s Sample Site Saving you money - Wal-Mart’s at it again! Right now, you can try to quit smoking for free (with a sample of Nicorette gum) or smell good, specifically like Bodycology’s Raspberries & Cream Body Lotion, for free. For a store as diverse as Wal-Mart, it’s a clever idea to keep checking its sample site.
Beauty.com’s Sample CenterThis is a great find if you’re looking to give a few new perfumes or lotions a try, but all kinds of beauty products are featured here.
FreakyFreddies.comJust about every day, this site is updated with a hefty hodgepodge of freebies, samples, and even sweepstakes. Very well regarded among the Internet’s top bargain hunters, FreakyFreddies may not always offer up complimentary beauty products or apparel, but there’s probably at least one item per week that you’d buy anyways.
FreeStuffTimes.com While there’s nothing particularly unique about this site, it’s one of the first and most trust-worthy of its kind, and it’s updated frequently.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
They have Killer deals and flat rate shipping ($5) 
The Boots - 3 ways
Check out these great boots.
All of these boots can be wore three different ways
(scrunced, cuffed or over the knee). 
Don't worry about scuffing them up it will be perfect for the laid back fall/winter look. Also, if you have thicker ankles this will help hide them.
All of the choices are from Victoria's Secret at great prices; better yet use Code FA918337 or 20VSBOOTS for 20% OFF!
1. The Convertible Boot by Colin Stuart $99
2. Suede Convertible Boot by Colin Stuart $149
3. The Devon Boot by Colin Stuart $149
While you are there you might want to check out the clearance that is an additional 25% (until 8/26) that code is VSCLEAR25.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Dirty Feet
Check out 
this article on Flip Flops. I have never really been a fan, but this is just gross!
this article on Flip Flops. I have never really been a fan, but this is just gross!
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