Off to Brazil

I’m going to Brazil for a week. This is the city we’ll be staying in, Iguassu Falls. The Iguassu is one of the biggest water falls in the world. Looks magnificent in the picture. I can’t wait to see it in person!
For comfort, I’m wearing a pair of old jeans, a comfy Maxstudio silk top, and my roomy Gucci tote. And my trusty pashmina wrap, it’s always so darn cold on the plane.

I’ll be missing out on some fun Labor Day festivities this long weekend, and some great shoppings (check the Sales and Coupons page for awesome Labor Day weekend sales), but hopefully I’ll be doing lots of shopping over in Brazil. I’m glad I’ll be back just in time for New York Fashion Week next Friday though .
I probably won’t be popping up here next week unless I get near a computer with Internet access. See you darlings in a week. Keep on shopping! xoxo.

L.A.M.B.’s new fall shoes

Check out the fabulous new arrivals from L.A.M.B. shoes! Inspired by the land, colors and textures of Africa, creative director Gwen Stefani struck a balance between contemporary Western fashion and traditional African costume for her fall 2008 collection. Reinterpreting classic, feminine silhouettes with a 1970s menswear twist. The result is the ideal L.A.M.B. girl—chic, complex and sophisticated.

L.A.M.B. Gable Pump $355. Imagine these with a pair of opague tights. *drools*

L.A.M.B. Hanshu Short Boot $415

L.A.M.B. Mitaka Pump $335

L.A.M.B. Nori Lace-Up Bootie $465

L.A.M.B. Chiba Lace-Up Pump $405

Free Shipping means more clothes!

Whoo, I have a perfect excuse for me and you to shop at one of my fav online stores, YesStyle.com! From now until September 2, 2008, you can enjoy Free International Express shipping YesStyle.com to over 200 countries without any minimum purchase restriction! The usual $14 shipping (not a huge amount, but still) can get you another cute tote probably! So this is excellent.

Here’s my little ritual when I go to that website.
First I get some cute shoes.

Woorisin Round Toe Pumps $70

Afeel 2-Color Ankle-Strap Heels $75

Soiree Bow Dotted Flats $70

Chione Ribbon Patent Flats $38. Isn’t that precious? Lol.

Then I gotta get a good bag.
Yah Buckled Strap Oversize Tote $72. My first choice for a big everyday runaround bag. White and brown together is very chic.

Yah Chain Handle Faux Leather Tote $72. Super cute tote for when you are feeling girly.

Jvin Woven Satchel $45. Simple and elegant. I’d take this to the office.

And you know I gots to get some dresses!
Beckey Crisscross Back Surplice Fitted Dress $70

Beckey High-Waist Stretch Jumper Skirt $35

The Shick Drawstring Waist Pocket Dress $48

TIME/X9 Abstract Print Sheath Dress $78

59 Seconds Pinstriped Tube Dress $32 $25.60

Prim and Proper is in

(The Office’s straitlaced Angela, played by Angela Kinsey, ditches flash Gap for doll-like fashions.)

One interesting article in Toronto Star, Prim and proper, about women are investing in ladylike dresses and feminine accessories thanks to the shaky economy.  I’m personally glad to see the return of the Prim and Proper trend.   Trish Ewanika has watched the passing parade from her College St. boutique, Ewanika, for the past decade. “This year things have been very different. You know young girls with the raging hormones trying to meet boys? In the summertime, they’re usually half-naked. This year, though, I’ve noticed the theme is proper dresses, cinched waists, little collars, puff sleeves. These are 18-, 19-, 20-year-old girls and they’re wearing what we would have called housedresses in the ’50s and ’60s.”  “The idea is the sleeves will be looser, the overall look less fitted and strict, but very feminine and flowing,” she says. “Think of classic, casual American sportswear.”  The New Prim dominates the collections, from Dolce & Gabbana, which has traded its signature hot-mama looks for bow blouses and cardigans this season, to Prada, a bastion of sexy secretary, which this season delves into, of all things, lace. Like the doilies. And the dresses are not just done up to the collar but have a second collar for good measure.”

“Eight signs of the new prim

1. The Rules rule again: Ellen Fein, co-author of The Rules: Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right, just got married again.

2. Girls are for pearls: Global pearl sales are projected to reach $3 billion (U.S.) by 2010. Carrie Bradshaw traded in her famous nameplate necklace for a strand of pearls in the Sex and the City movie.

3. The pretty scarf is a key accessory: Sales at Hermès jumped 12 per cent. Nothing, except perhaps pearls, says “lady” like the Hermès silk square.

4. Prim is a character on TV: Angela, the “nice girl” on the The Office, says clothes at the Gap are too flashy. She shops online at American Girl stores.

5. We’re wearing pyjamas: Juicy Couture launched a line of sleepwear called Choose Sleep, abandoning sexy for dorm-worthy flannel bottoms and comfy T-shirts.

6. Angelina Jolie is a mother of six: That’s six, not sex.

7. Kate Middleton made the annual international best-dressed list: Prince William’s girlfriend is a poster girl for sensible skirts, useful blazers and low heels – much like the early Diana.

8. We watched Britney Spears lose her mind: Now she’s resurrecting her career by appearing on the sweetest sitcom on TV. She’s guested on How I Met Your Mother, the cutest show since Mad About You.”

Read the complete article here.

(Source: thestar.com)

Deal Alert – Mr Abbott Sunny Crepe De Chine Dress

Mr Abbott Sunny Crepe De Chine Dress $265.00 on sale for $105.90! Now that it’s getting close to the end of summer, when I buy dresses on sale I like to think about how I can wear them well into the cold weather, i.e. how I can layer under and over them. I love this silk dress. I’m imagining you can keep the lightness and floaty feeling in the winter, but just add a black cashmere turtle-neck and black tights (I’m so missing my black tights!), and add a thick belt to cinch in the waist. The Marine Royal blue is a totally gorgeous color for the winter too.

Chanel’s Roberston Exclusive

Has anybody picked up these hot neon-colored nail polishes from Chanel’s Roberston Exclusive set ($25 each)? The four-some is named after everyone’s favorite shopping street (and celeb hangout) Robertson. The set includes a fiery orange called “LA Sunset” a sun-kissed yellow called “LA Sunrise”, a pretty little pink shade called “Melrose” and our favorite a passionate purple named after the shopping mecca “Rodeo Drive.” My favorite is Melrose. Head over to Chanel.com to pick them up before they are selling for an insane amount on eBay.

Get a jump on fall fashion with shopbop’s coupon

We are still in Newfoundland. The weather up here in the north is considerably cooler. This really puts me in a full fall mode! I crave cashmere, boots and scarves, wool coats and sweater dresses, none of which are proper 80-degree attire. Shopbop wants you to get ready for fall. From now until August 27 at 11:59 PST, the more you spend, the more you save. Spend $150, get $25 off. Spend $300, get $50 off. $500 gets you $100 off, and $1,000 gets you a whopping $250 off. Just use code BOPFORFALL at checkout. Go ahead. Kick summer to the curb and say hello to fall, at shopbop.com.

Hanii Y Volume Sleeve Coat $885. I’m head over heels for coats from Hanii Y. My cousins and I totally flipped when we saw this one. Who knew Turquoise wasn’t just a summer color and that it would be so gorgeous on a wool coat! And look, the big buttons and big cropped sleeves! *Love*

Hanii Y Cape Jacket with Bell Sleeves $485. I know some people might think this jacket is better-suited for a 5-year-old, but isn’t it just soooooo adorable?! The burgundy shade is absolutely gorgeous.

Frye Veronica Slouch Boot $328. Riding boots are my favorite kind of boot. *puts on wishlist*

Bare Escentuals 10-day Sample offer at Sephora!

This is a perfect chance for anyone who wants to try Bare Escentuals without committing to a full-size . Get a 10-day supply of Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF15 plus a baby kabuki brush with any merchandise order on Sephora.com (Choose 1 of 6 shades)! Enter promocode 10DAY at checkout.

Deal Alert – .25ctw. Diamond Bracelet and Earrings Set

0.25ctw. Diamond Bracelet and Earrings Set – only $38.25 with code: ST88 (was $159)!

Taking a little breather

I’m off to the beautiful Newfoundland, Canada, for a few days. It will be a refreshing change of pace by the ocean and forests. My guy’s grandmother turning 90(!) years old. So we are having a birthday/family reunion. I’m going to give this pink ballerina-style BCBG Max Azaria dress a whirl before the summer’s over, it’s been sitting in my closet for too long.

Shopbop Sweepstakes!

shopbop.com‘s got an awesome sweepstakes running! Enter to win a glamorous getaway in NYC!. The sweepstakes ends at 11:59pm on September 30th 2008. Enter now! And they have the hottest fall trends for you to start planning your fall wardrobe, plus Shopbop teamed up with Benefit Cosmetics to bring you the season’s beauty secrets!

Remember that dress?

I’m sure everybody remember SJP’s white dress with the huge flower in the SATC movie right? It seemed like a hate-it or love-it dress. I for only totally loved it. Look what I found to be a close replica of the dress! This Celebrity Inspired Sexy Dress by Faviana can be yours for $258 from eDressMe.com. I quite like this slightly subdued and softer version. The flower’s not that extreme and the leaves are a beautiful touch too. I gotta say I might even like this copy better. It is tres sexy.

Can’t wait to wear cute little jackets again!

Yep, I’m really looking forward to wearing cute little jackets when fall comes, the slimming fitting or the cropped variety. I miss the layers. The jackets really add a lot of personality to an outfit.

Nanette Lepore Come Together Jacket $415.00 $207.50. I am so in love with this jacket. It’s no surprise coming from Nanette Lepore whose signature style is sweetly feminine and elegant. The wide collars open up to make the neck appear long. And you know I love the ribbon tie at the front, so pretty.

Sunner Mayfair Jacket $416 $124.80. Love the navy mauve shade of this jacket. A rich color is a must for this fall!

Gryphon Patent Crop Jacket $965.00 $289.50. I so want a patent-leather jacket this fall! It’s gotta be slim fitting and cute but with a ton of edge like this one. This one is not too shiny, which is a bonus. Fab!

MaxStudio ONE BUTTON JACKET $149. So much cuter than the boring ol’ blazer. Will go perfect with pants, pencil skirts, LBDs, cocktail dresses, etc.

LaROK Sitter Coat in Yellow Plaid $327 $164. I don’t want to play cute (hehe…ok sometimes I do , but this one is totally schoolgirl chic!

BDG Sgt Pepper Jacket $88. I’m not into the full on military-style trench jacket, but a little bit of the classic detailing like the military-style buttons and white piping on dark navy color are very cool.

Urban Renewal Preppie Cord Blazer $58. “Vintage men’s blazer reworked for a shrunken silhouette. Fitted through the body with a vintage button placket. Finished with crest patch at the chest. Fully lined. ” Vintage preppie to the core. Love it

Miss Me Collection Terry Crop Jacket in Ivory $88 $44. It looks so comfy, not to mention cute.

Deal Alert – Kasil Jeans Luna in Midnight Rinse

Kasil Jeans Luna in Midnight Rinse $213 on sale for $73.26!! This jean is pretty perfect. Slim-fitting straight leg jeans in a dark wash is always in. Get these for Fall!

Charles by Charles David sale – all for $29.94!

I just got word that all Charles by Charles David shoes are now on sale for $29.94 at 6pm.com! The sale will last through Wednesday, 8.27.08. Yep, all of them are for just $29.94, most at 70% – 90% off, including the boots! I like Charles David’s shoes, the quality’s decent for how inexpensive they are. Pick up some trendy sandals or classic pumps, you pick. Three pairs will cost less $100! That’s pretty awesome.

Charles by Charles David – Amica (Black) – Footwear $119 $29.94

Charles by Charles David – Brava (Pink Leather) – Footwear $139 $29.94

Charles by Charles David – Minx (Teal Croco) – Footwear $125 $29.94

Charles by Charles David – Splash (Pewter Patent) – Footwear $100 $29.94

Charles by Charles David – Gallant (Black) – Footwear $119 $29.94

Charles by Charles David – Chuckle (Dark Brown) – Footwear $297 $29.94

Charles by Charles David – Channel (Dark Brown Kid) – Footwear $213 $29.94