Happy Thanksgiving and Columbus Day!
Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian fashionistas and Happy Columbus Day to my stylish American friends! All that nonsense about forgoing food for fashion was just crazy talk. We can’t curl up and hide inside our homes. There are lots of sales this weekend that one should look at if one is in need of some cool winter stuff. We will probably hit the Chelsea Outlet Mall in Baltimore. I wonder how the sales are going to be there since my budget is pretty small. Of course there is no lack of sales online. Check them out!
Saks’ offering free shipping with orders of $150+. Use code FREESHIP. Offer valid through 10.15.08.
Cole Haan Milana Ankle Boots $525 $314.90. Love this ankle boot! Nice brown shade, not too shiny. And you know I love a buckle on a boot :).
From now until the end of the year, Maxstudio.com will be offering a $20 coupon, MaxStudio08, on orders totaling $100 or more. Plus, they still offer free shipping on orders over $100. I’m always browsing their lookbook for ingenious ways to layer pieces. They have one of the best lookbooks out there.
MaxStudio 3/4 SLEEVE RAINCOAT $248. I love the way the raincoat is worn unbuttoned and loosely on the model here. If you wear the belt on the waist, it’ll look like a proper traditional rain coat. But it looks almost like a cape with a bit of flare when the belt is hung low on the hips. And the thick cable knit sweater, skinny pants and riding boots go perfectly together.
Columbus Day sale 10.10 – 10.13 at lizclaiborne.com. Take an additional 30% off already reduced items, almost up to 80% off, with the coupon code CDAY30! Liz Claiborne is a great place to pick up some everyday classics.
Polished Shirtdress with Wrap Belt $99 $73.99 $51.79! This shirtdress can be such a work wardrobe staple. Love the “salsa” color, a refreshing change from your usual white, navy or black shirt dresses.
eDressme.com has great values on dresses at $20, $40, $60, $80 and designer dresses for $150 - in honor of Columbus Day!
If you want to get a jump on shopping for holiday dresses, they have tons, like this Fun and Flirty Cocktail Dresses is only $40 down from $90!
Check out more deals at my sales and coupon codes page! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends!!
Filed under Coupon Codes, Dresses, Jackets/Coats, boots | Comment (1)More booties anyone?
Ahh how far I have come on the whole booties/ankle boots issue, from suspicion two years ago to total love at the present! I wore my BCBgirl ankle boots last winter quite a bit. I am more than ready to get a new pair (or two) this fall. I love all kinds of detailing, bows, side gathers, buttons, flaps, straps, buckles, etc. I wish I could take all of them home! *drool*
Mike & Chris Low Boot in Bark
$675. The uber-cool husband and wife team now makes shoes besides their awesome hoodies! These would go perfectly with a pair of skinnies and a preppy blazer that also has big buttons like these.
Belle by Sigerson Morrison Outside Zip Mid Heel Bootie
$445
Diane von Furstenberg Rae Tie Bootie $475. Leather bootie with tie and keyhole at front.
Moschino Cheap and Chic Two Buckle Platform Ankle Bootie
$680
Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent Emily Bootie in Black Patent
$378
Miss Sixty Berry Buckle Bootie in Black
$279. Love the side bows! Make the boot edgy and girly at the same time. My favorite!
Arturo Chiang Tamara - Black
$160
Nine West Ice Blue - Mystic ocean
$109
Deal Alert - Matiko Footwear Cin Cin Boot in Brown Leather
Matiko Footwear Cin Cin Boot in Brown Leather
$215 $129. If you are like me, always looking for a pair of flat boots in one of the neutral colors like black, brown, taupe, etc., when fall comes, this simple chic boot fits the bill. But the sizes left are really limited :(.
The perfect white boot!
I was just thinking I really need a pair of white boots. White boots are the perfect fall boots. They look so crisp and chic on a cool autumn day. OMG! This Marc by Marc Jacobs Crackle Boot ($695) is so perfect I’ve decided that I’m going to save all my money for it.
These fall styles from Steve Madden got your covered
I stopped by SteveMadden.com to check out their new fall styles and I gotta say I like! It’s nice to see a tonedown from the flashy summer styles to these clean sophisticated lines and darker colors. I absolutely love the grey suede boots, the black patent booties and the classic pumps in the deep purple color. These could pretty much cover one’s fall shoe wardrobe if one’s shoe budget is limited.
BONANZA GREY SUEDE $89.95
LALLITA BLACK PATENT $159.95
CLERGIE PURPLE MULTI $149.95
SWOOP BLACK LEATHER $149.95. These black leather boots are pretty essential too.
RAGER TAUPE PATENT $159.95. For non-essential but totally lust-worthy shoes, I’m still letting patent platform t-strap sandals get to me! This one is gorgeous. Love the taupe color too. I’m picturing all kinds of colored tights and a poufy skirt with it.
MARTINY PEWTER LEATHER $149.95. I uncharacteristically find this gladiator-esque open toe bootie appealing. It’s definitely a fall shoe despite its openness. Wearing with black tights is infinitely more chic and pulled-together than wearing with bare feet.
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
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*
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
Fashion would’ve been much better investment than mutual funds
I’m officially depressed right now. I just checked my retirement mutual funds (I wanna retire rich, ha!) today — I was afraid to for the past 2 months because of the bad economy I knew I was losing money, but I had no idea how badly my retirement investments were doing — I’ve lost over 4 grand and counting. *cries*
I can’t help but wonder what the lost 4 grand could’ve got me. Let’s see hmm…
A beautiful Chanel 2.55 handbag.
Or
These beautiful Lela Rose dresses.
Or
Half of the gorgeous Christian Louboutins my heart desires on NET-A-PORTER.COM
I’m going to go sulk in the corner now.
Filed under Bags, Dresses, Shoes, boots | Comment (0)Free People’s fall preview
I love Free People for the boho-chic and the free-spiritedness and comfort of their clothes. They are great weekend clothes, and if I had a creative job, I’d wear it to work all the time too. I was very excited to check out their Fall Preview (they keep adding new stuff everyday, so I keep getting lured back), absolutely adorable stuff featuring new plaids, cozy sweaters, denim, new dresses, boots, etc.
I’m really digging the uber cozy and cute hoodies. The colors are so fresh, you don’t have to wait till fall to wear them. The cool nights we’ve been having totally warrant putting these on.
We The Free Rising Sun Hoodie $168
The bulky sweaters are the farthest thing from my mind right now. But I’m always easily seduced by a shapely piece of knitwear. And don’t you love that playful warm fuzzy feeling only knits can provide?
Stripe Stitch Tunic $138
I didn’t think I was missing boots until I saw these! One of the greatest joys of fall-shopping for me is shopping for boots. Love the worn-in feel of the leather and the retro cone-shaped heels.!
Clermont Boot $548
Oh oh I’m ordering these double-stranded headbands right now. Last time I asked you guys about forehead headbands, it seemed we all loved them 
Chain Headband $24
Boots on sale!
Not much time for necessary boot-wearing is left, which is a good thing. I love my boots, but I’d like to take a break. Besides when the weather gets warmer, it doesn’t mean we can’t wear boots anymore. We’ll just switch to lighter ones. Now it’s a great time to pick up some fantastic boots on sale. Some of these sales really blow me away.
Scorah Pattullo Baba Mid-Calf Boot
$610 $183!! Comfort and style in one! And I love the dark green suede.
Women: Rockport Pamet - Brown suede
$160 $95.99. You can’t ask for a more classic and elegant boot than this. You can wear this for many winters to come.
Women: Fornarina Beauty 6388 - Beige
$260 $99.99. Love the high wedge and the light beige shade, but I wouldn’t want to risk them when there’s still snow on the ground.
Women: Dolce Vita Allure-5 - Alabaster
$200 $98.99, I’ve been wanting a pair of white boots for a long time now, again with so much on the ground I can’t justify wearing a pair outside. This would be better served in warmer weather.
Women: Pink Studio Donatella - Wine
$100 $59.99. Gotta have a subtle-y red boot!
D Co. Copenhagen Bootie $198 $49.99. This one would make a great transitional boot into the spring!
Steve Madden RIDING BLACK LEATHER BOOTS
$129.95 $69.99. A great deal for the ever classic riding boot!
Uglier than Uggs
As if it’s not bad enough that Uggs won’t die, we gotta have bad imitations of Uggs too? Don’t these look like camel’s feet? Oh God, make ‘em stop.
BLUE SUEDE SHOE girls round toe suede bootie $18.97
BLUE SUEDE SHOE girls round toe suede bootie $18.97
Royal Purple
I realize I don’t have much purple garments in my closet. Understandably, it’s not a neutral and not a particular easy shade to wear on everyone, but it’s one of those colors that can “wow” an outfit, perfect for the winter. Pick from all the variations of purple, grape, plum and eggplant, to suit your skin tone. I shall work towards adding some pretty purple pieces to my wardrobe. I’ve just bought Croc-Print Trim Platform Pumps. Can’t wait to get them!
Tibi Martini Bubbles Halter Dress
$495 $247.50
Moschino Cheap and Chic Shoes Suede Wedge Bootie
$495 $148.50
Mara Hoffman Pleated Apron Dress
$374
Roberto Cavalli Oil Slick Bootie Pump
$905 $539 + plus 20% off
Ribbonne Double Breasted Wool Coat $38
Michele Michel Jewelry Love Beat Hammered Heart Necklace in Silver
$210
Ashley Pump $36
Women: Women's Blouson-Sleeve Hoodies - Purple Iris
$24.50
Lime Tag sale at Piperlime
Shoe sale! Shop the Lime Tag Sale at Piperlime.com
for up to 40% off. Have a look if you didn’t get shoes for Christmas
Women: Pink Studio Donatella - Wine
$100 $74.99
Women: Poetic Licence Dear John - Green
$80 $59.99
Women: Me Too Overton - Brown
$179 $133.99
Women: Nine West Joydon - Black
$99 $73.99
Women: Mia Hepburn - Silver mirror leather
$60 $35.99
Women: Mia Sabrina - Red/cream patent
$60 $32.99
Women: BCBGirls Stela - Raisin
$95 $65.99
After Christmas sale!
How was everybody’s Christmas? Wonderful I hope! Now that we’ve eaten ourselves to the point of explosion, we need to think about other important things. You know what tomorrow is? Boxing Day! I don’t know if I want to get up at 5 in the morning and brave the cold weather and the huge crowds. If you don’t feel like going outside, don’t forget the Weeb has great deals too! One of the best ones is shopbop.com. Check out their massive after Christmas sale. These are some of the things that I’m drooling after.
James Perse Kabuki Dress
$195 $97.50
C&C California Keira Mixed Stripe Cashmere Dress
$275 $137.50
KZ JerZey Turtleneck Mini Dress
$242 $121
Vince Short Sleeve Sophie Cardigan
$325 $162.50
Rachel Pally Side Tie Tunic
$176 $52.80
LOVE YAYA Odyssey Sweatshirt Tunic
$154 $77
Dolce Vita Berlin Riding Boot
$288 $144
KORS Shoes Mod Bootie
$335 $167.50
Dolce Vita Stella Suede Pump with Red Heel
$138 $69
