Jimmy Choo giveaway at ideeli

They are giving away this Jimmy Choo canvas hobo at ideeli.com! Be sure to enter in the next 3 hours. If you haven’t joined ideeli, click here to sign up.

Shop theOutnet.com for American Classics

To celebrate July 4th, theOutnet.com is championing the fabulous designers who have made their mark stateside. Want to rock your look in red, white and blue? Shop from their pick of the best next-generation brands? Think Alexander Wang, Derek Lam and Mike & Chris. Or snap up amazing finds from the design classics – Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez to name but a few.

Derek Lam Zebra tank dress $2,690 $807

3.1 Phillip Lim Floral-print dress $580 $232

Narciso Rodriguez Striped tank dress $1,275 $892.50

Adam Silk striped tank dress $445 $178

DKNY Hammered satin dress $275 $137.50

Vera Wang Lavender Silk twill blouse $320 $192

Diane von Furstenberg Nolan linen sundress $345 $138

Oscar de la Renta Leather Mary-Janes $725 $362.50

Oscar de la Renta Textured platform slingbacks $595 $178.50

Kors by Michael Kors Karma leather wedges $195 $58.50

Anna Sui Spiderweb lace dress $343 $171.50

Marc by Marc Jacobs Logo cotton shorts $78 $39

Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise resin necklace $185 $92.50

Karmaloop July 4th blow out sale

Karmaloop.com is celebrating the 4th of July this year with a huge blowout sale! Check out their JULY 4th SALE 50-85% OFF! There are lots of gems. Just skip the shiny leggings and crazy graphic tees. Here are my picks.

Obey The Get Your Freak On Dress in Dark Green $78 $24.95. Love this subtle dip-dyed chiffon halter dress. The layered camisole bust looks delicate. And the back is very pretty too.

The Roosevelt Dress in Mallard Green By BB Dakota $52 $18. Ruffle neck halter dress with empire waist and ruffle bottom. The color’s super cute too!

Insight The Beanpole Colored Jean in Pastel Yellow $75 $23.95. These are the perfect jeans for the summer if your dark skinnies are getting too hot for ya, but you don’t want to go for the white ones. These pale yellow jeans are just as light.

BB Dakota The Sting Boyfriend Cardigan in Blast Blue $70 $26.95. Gorgeous cardi. Love the color. I pretty much live in cardigans these days for covering up my arms.

Cheap Monday The Samantha Shorts in Orange, Shorts for Women $55 $16.95. One thing I can’t wear and I really miss now is shorts. I’d totally wear these high-waist denim shorts with zipper pockets on front and back right. The color’s bold but still flattering.

Colcci The Josephina Shoe, Shoes for Women $104 $29.95. Ohh bad-ass.

Shoes for Lovely People The Eternity Shoe in Brown $132 $44.95. Leather croc embossed strappy sandals with stacked heels. I think you can wear these for years to come.

Shopbop Extra 25% off All Sale items 2 days only!!

2 DAYS ONLY! Take an EXTRA 25% OFF All SALE with code EXTRA25 at shopbop! Just enter code EXTRA25 at checkout. (Offer ends Thursday, July 2nd, at 11:59pm PDT.

Kooba Blake Handbag $645.00 $451.50 338.63. Wrinkled, patent leather handbag with seam detail throughout and logo plate at back. Zippered gusset at sides. Silver hardware. Buckle details at double handles and magnetic-snap closure at main compartment. The color adds a touch of summer to a very utilitarian tote.

Love Quotes Hand Knotted Fringe Scarf $88 $61.60 $46.20. The perfect summer scarves, sheer and light and in some prettiest shades.

Reed Evins Tie Dye Thong Sandals $286.00 $200.20 $150.15. Tie-dye suede thong sandal with sling-back strap and knot details at upper and leather sole. Very whimsical.

See by Chloe Applique Dress $495.00 $247.50 $185.63. A sexy little number to wear on a night out.

L.A.M.B Frost Three Band High Heel Sandals $355.00 $177.50 $133.13. Love the cutouts and buckles. Despite being so fashion forward, there’s still a hint of ladylike-ness. I just love L.A.M.B. shoes.

Velvet Angels Charlatan Buckle Platform Sandals $225.00 $157.50 $118.13. Love the curvy-ness of this sandal. And the colors are gorge.

Mint Jodi Arnold One Shoulder Dress $561.00 $168.30 $126.23. Woven one-shoulder dress with ruched silk banding at top hem and pleating at bust. Ruching at empire waist and metallic embroidery at hem. So adorable.

Melissa Odabash Ashley Bikini $180.00 $54 $40.50. Ready for bikini season? I’m not! Lol.

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians!!! Even though it’s overcast and looks like it’s going to rain, it is still a glorious day. We are going to Mandarin Buffet at noon, they are offering free buffet to all Canadian citizens. We’ll see if the line’s too long for us to wait or not. We love Mandarin! Later we are going to my parents’ place for dinner and then go see fireworks. I’m wearing my BCBG white dress. I was so happy that I can still fit into. Empire waist is a pregnant girl’s best friend. My b00bs have gotten too much for this dress though (yay! lol), so I had to layer a tank underneath for some coverage. Hope everybody have a fantastic day!!

Oh dear!

This just showed up in my inbox this morning. I thought it was too silly so I had to share.

“Paris Hilton was recently spotted outside of Newark Airport wearing Niki Biki’s Seamless Denim Leggings in Blue.
Knit from nylon, cotton and spandex, the super comfy and stretchy faux denim leggings are sure to be a popular wardrobe staple this fall and winter.”

Boy, I don’t think we need any more encouragement for people to wear leggings as pants! Even if they look like fake jeans! Full disclosure: I actually have 2 pairs of demin-looking leggings that I bought on eBay last year (you might find them this blog if you searched). But I never wore them as pants. Mostly under dresses and boots in the winter because they were thicker and warmer and looked different from other leggings. Never ever wear them as pants!

Niki Biki Seamless Denim Legging in Blue, Black and Charcoal are available at www.RepeatPossessions.com for $33 if you are so inclined to purchase one.

Sephora Favorites

Want to try all of Sephora’s top-selling favorites? I sure do, but I’d be bankrupt if I tried them all in full-size. Well, Sephora just thinks of everything. You can sample pretty minis of their most-wanted beauty—All in one box, for $40 or less! From the best mascaras, lip glosses, eye shadows to skincare, sun care, and fragrances, there are 10 to choose from.

Sephora Favorites Splashstash Waterproof Deluxe Sampler ($65 Value) Splashstash Waterproof Deluxe Sampler $36. This budge-proof collection packs 7 of Sephora’s most wanted waterproof eye essentials, each of which is guaranteed to make—and take—a splash. Bring on the H2O. This set contains:
- 0.1 oz Tarte Lights Camera Splashes
- 0.169 oz Too Faced Mini Lash Injection
- 0.1 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smoky Lash
- 0.85 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Sens’Eyes Makeup Remover
- 0.025 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes
- 0.03 oz Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Electric
- 0.26 oz Urban Decay Big Fatty Waterproof Mascara

Sephora Favorites Naturally Gorgeous Skincare & Make-Up Sampler ($111 Value) Naturally Gorgeous Skincare & Make-Up Sampler $40. Go green, gorgeous! This eco-chic set stocks 9 of Sephora’s best-selling natural beauties, each of which is gentle on your skin and the planet. Now you can face the future—naturally. This set contains:
- 0.338 oz Korres Silicone-Free Vitamin E Face Primer
- 0.0005 oz Tarte EmphasEYES in Black
- 0.1 oz Tarte Lash Hugger
- 0.5 oz Ole Henriksen Truth Serum
- 0.08 oz Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss in Rose
- 100 Sheets Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens
- 0.17 Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
- 0.1 oz Plant Love Blush in Peony
- 0.13 oz Josie Maran 100% Organic Argan Oil

Sephora Favorites Face Quenchers Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler ($100 Value) Face Quenchers Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler $37. This thirst-quenching kit stocks 6 of Sephora’s most wanted face moisturizers, each of which will nourish, protect and provide deep-down hydration. Talk about skin-novation. This set contains:
- 0.34 oz Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturizer SPF 6
- 0.5 oz Fresh Soy Face Cream
- 0.5 oz Murad Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30
- 0.4 oz Philosophy Hope in a Jar
- 0.51 oz Bliss Best of Skintentions SPF 15
- 0.33 oz Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Cream SPF 15

Sephora Favorites Skin Saviors Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler ($40 Value) Skin Saviors Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler $24. This thirst-quenching kit stocks 5 of Sephora’s most popular body moisturizers to nourish, protect, and provide head-to-toe hydration. This set contains:
- 1.69 oz Korres Guava Body Butter
- 1 oz Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Body Lotion
- 2.03 oz Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion
- 1.7 oz Bliss Blood Orange + White Pepper Body Butter
- 2 oz Murad Body Firming Cream

Sephora Favorites The Fix-It Kit Skincare Deluxe Sampler ($118 Value) The Fix-It Kit Skincare Deluxe Sampler $40. This skin-perfecting set packs 6 of Sephora’s most sought-after secret weapons, each of which smoothes, firms, and softens away imperfections. This set contains:
- 0.19 oz Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask
- 0.5 oz Perricone MD Ceramic Skin Smoother
- 0.02 oz Cosmedicine Wrinkle Write Off
- 0.24 oz Kinerase Extreme Eye Lift
- 0.253 oz Dr. Brandt Pores No More
- 1.06 oz Clarins High Definition Body Lift

Sephora Favorites Eau Girl Fragrance Deluxe Sampler ($80 Value) Eau Girl Fragrance Deluxe Sampler $40. This scent-sational set packs 8 petite versions of Sephora’s most sought-after spritzes, perfectly sized for even the smallest clutch. This set contains:
- 0.17 oz Dior Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum
- 0.17 oz Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade Eau de Toilette
- 0.17 oz Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette
- 0.13 oz Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette
- 0.3 oz Prada Infusion d’Iris Eau de Parfum
- 0.13 oz Clean Eau de Parfum
- 0.24 oz Ralph Lauren Ralph Eau de Toilette
- 0.13 oz Givenchy Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette

Sephora Favorites Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler ($96 Value) Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler $39. This eye-batting arsenal packs 11 of Sephora’s most wanted mascaras, each of which brings out your flutter’s most arresting features. This set contains:
- 0.1 oz Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara
- 0.1 oz Tarte Lights Camera Lashes
- 0.1 oz Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara
- 0.24 oz Stila Multi Effect Mascara
- 0.14 oz Benefit Bad Gal Mini
- 0.2 oz Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash
- 0.13 oz Too Faced Mini Lash Injection Pin Point
- 0.12 oz Smashbox Bionic
- 0.07 oz Lancome Cils Booster
- 0.085 oz DuWop Lash Venom
- 0.14 oz Korres Provitamin B5 and Rice Bran Mascara

Sephora Favorites Blink, Winks & Brows Eye Deluxe Sampler ($112 Value) Blink, Winks & Brows Eye Deluxe Sampler $40. This medley of must-haves packs 10 of Sephora’s most coveted essentials, created to help you master a pro-perfect wink. This set contains:
- 0.02 oz Sephora Electro Liner Copper
- 0.017 oz Anastasia Brow Gel
- 0.095 oz Anastasia Matte Highlighter
- 0.1 oz Urban Decay Primer Potion
- 0.11 oz Too Faced Shadow Insurance
- 1.7 oz Lancome Bi-Facil Makeup Remover
- 0.25 oz Cosmedicine Opti-mologist Eye Cream
- 0.005 oz Smashbox Mini Cream Eye Liner Palette
- 0.14 oz Stila Mini Smudge Pot
- 0.06 oz Smashbox Mini Eyeshadow Trio in Head Shot

Sephora Favorites Get Pink’d Pink Lip Deluxe Sampler ($80 Value) Get Pink’d Pink Lip Deluxe Sampler $37. This lip-smackin’ set boasts 9 of Sephora’s most kissable essentials, created to help you score a perfect pout. This set contains:
- 0.34 oz Laura Geller Lip Strip
- 0.1 oz DuWop Prime Venom
- 0.0676 oz Korres Cherry Oil Lip Gloss in Fuschia
- 0.23 oz Sephora Super Shimmer in Think Pink
- 0.02 oz Stila Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain
- 0.1 oz Smashbox O-Gloss
- 0.09 oz ck Calvin Klein Lipstick in Mesmerize
- 0.26 oz Urban Decay Lipstick in Jilted
- 0.17 oz ck Calvin Klein Plumping Gloss in Bloom

Sephora Favorites Eau Boy Fragrance Deluxe Sampler ($80 Value) Eau Boy Fragrance Deluxe Sampler $40. This scent-sational set packs 8 of Sephora’s top-selling men’s fragrances, perfectly sized for the man about town. This set contains:
- 0.17 oz Versace Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
- 0.17 oz Guerlain Homme Eau de Toilette
- 0.17 oz Bvlgari AQVA Pour Homme Marine Eau de Toilette
- 0.13 oz Clean Men Eau de Parfum
- 0.17 oz Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
- 0.13 oz Givenchy Pi Neo Eau de Toilette
- 0.24 oz Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
- 0.17 oz Giorgio Armani Code 5 Eau de Toilette

Deal Alert - Havaianas Sale!!

Urban Outfitters’s got a great deal this week, Havianas for only $12!   The slingback ones (bottom left) are seriously cute, down from $34.  The deal ends on July 4th midnight. And furthermore, you can take 10% off with code TAKE10 off all orders!! The code will expire on July 5th midnight. Don’t miss out!

Clarins Shimmer and Glow Palettes

Clarins always comes out with more exciting products in the summer both in terms of sun care and anti-aging and makeup products. They want you to get the benefits of beautiful glowing skin without the harmful rays of the sun. Their latest two skin glowing palettes, Clarins Instant Sun Light Shimmer Palette $36 and Instant Sun Light Summer Glow Palette SPF 15 $36, are amazing. The Shimmer Palette has three shimmering shades to enhance the beauty of eyes, cheeks and décolleté. It illuminates a tanned complexion during the day or night. And the Glow Palette has four sparkling shades with matte and shimmer effects, ideal to enhance a healthy-looking summer glow. Both are easy to apply. Just blend all the shades together using a powder brush and then apply to the entire face and neck for the sun-kissed effect.

20% off at Max & Chloe

It’s 20% off everything at Max & Chloe right now. Perfect time to update your accessory wardrobe for the summer. Just enter the code 5DAY20 (exp. June 30). I’m loving these flower accented pieces from Ben-Amun. The are rich enough but not too over-the-top.   The petals looks so real.  And I love the combination of multi-gold chain and the flowers.

Ben-Amun Multi-Chain Purple Enamel Flower Necklace $295 $236. Crafted with a 24k gold electroplated brass chain, this necklace features a 3 inch purple and white enamel flower with clear central crystals. Four chain strands of various sizes are attached to the left side of the flower, with 3 chain strands on the right. This creates a beautiful asymmetry on the neckline.

Ben-Amun Multi-Chain Orange and Green Enamel Flower Necklace $295 $236. Crafted with a 24k gold electroplated brass chain, this necklace features two orange and green enameled flowers with crystals.

Ben-Amun Pink Enamel Flower Earrings with Crystals $120 $96. Pink enamel accented by strokes of fuchsia enamel makes up the body of the earring, while a smaller, central gold plated and crystal encrusted flower adds some flair.

Ben-Amun Pink Enamel Flower Necklace with Crystals $245 $196. Pair this necklace with casual or dressy attire. Beautiful pink enamel covers the metal flower petals, encasing a smaller crystal encrusted flower.

Ben-Amun Blue Enamel Flower Earrings with Crystal $105 $84

Erickson Beamon jewelry

Totally over the top and ah-mazing is these Erickson Beamon jewelry. Swarovski crystals and Indian charms galore. I WANT!

Erickson Beamon Turkish delight coin earrings $465

Erickson Beamon Turkish Delight coin necklace $745

Erickson Beamon Gem-embellished bangle $720

Erickson Beamon Turkish Delight coin earrings $365

Erickson Beamon Embellished bone bangle $560

Erickson Beamon Gem embellished cuff $755

Deal Alert - Chinese Laundry Snake Shoulder Tote

Chinese Laundry Snake Shoulder Tote - Mustard $69.00 on sale for $29.99!! I love a convertible shoulder bag for the summer for running around the town. It’s roomy and light. The color’s so cheery. Loves it.

A good haul

Phew, it’s funny how much a mad dash it is always like shopping on Gilt. I was clicking like a mad woman and ordered a bunch of things there a minute ago. It’s probably the pregnancy hormones that made me do it. Here’s what I got.

Ever since I tried some DDF Skincare samples a while ago, I’ve been dying to get my hands on some of their anti-aging serums, lotions and sunscreens. Their products are incredibly gentle having lots of organic ingredients and highly effective. So I had to take advantage of this.
Decelerate Professional Anti-Aging Kit $75 $37

Organic Sunscreen SPF30 & Lip Treatment $51 $22

Basic Duo: Cleanser & Moisturizing Dew $72 $32

Matte Finish Sunscreen SPF30 $32 $16

And I’ve been wanting an exotic-looking bracelet lately, as soon as I saw this Amrita Singh Reina Flligree bangle, I thought it was just what I wanted! The 18K gold plated brass hinge cuff with filigree details is just gorgeous.

I made myself stop here. But there are lots of other sales going on right now. Some really really cute Marc by Marc Jacobs dresses! Arrrrgh I can’t fit into any of those right now. And Rachel Leigh jewelry…those are to die for. Go check out all the sales! If you haven’t joined Gilt.com, click to sign up.

YMI Jeans giveaway!

Congratulations to Denise from San Antonio, TX!  She’s our lucky winner of these jeans.   Denise, please let us know how the jeans fit and look on you!

Darlings, you are going to love this giveaway! Ripped jeans are all the rage. So we are giving away this pair of YMI Premium 5-pocket destroyed skinny jeans in Light Stone wash from YMI Jeanswear. I have a pair of dark wash skinny jeans from YMI and I absolutely love. I’ll definitely work hard to fit back into them next year.

To enter, simply leave your name and email address (will be kept private) in the comment section. The contest will be open for a week and end on Thursday, June 25th 11:59 EDT. A random winner will be drawn and contacted via email. You’ll get to pick the size you want. One person per entry, and U.S. and Canadian residents only please. Good luck to everybody!

Also, check out their new YMI Jeans blog- YMI Obsessed; it features fashion tips, celebrity gossip, and clothes from up-and-coming designers. YMI also has a Facebook page where they do weekly giveaways and share cool videos, and of course, you can follow us on Twitter.

Lovely Emma

I haven’t had the time to read Teen Vogue in a long time. I’m totally loving these Emma Watson photos by Norman Jean Roy for August 2009 issue. The bell skirts are divine.

(Source: tfs)