Arden B. spring sale

If you live close to an Arden B. store, you simply must go check out its spring sale right now, in store and on its website! You have to get these.

Chiffon Ruffle Top, was $58 now $39.99. I cannot get past any chiffon ruffles.

Drop Waist Tunic, was $68 now $29.99. Love the little lace detail on the sleeves and the front panel. Would look cute with skinny jeans and thong sandals.

Stripe Bermuda Short, was $68 now $49.99. These looks pretty sharp and they aren’t too short, and the built-in belt is always a bonus.

Rosette Bubble Dress, was $118 now $79.99. I don’t care if the authorities say the bubble dress is over. I love this one, it’s not a huge bubble and the waist tie creates a nice waist. The rosette neckline is just the sweetness.

Blousant Tube Dress, was $118 now $79.99, it’s like a sexier version of a shirt dress. The tan color is gorgeous against the glowy skin.

Striped Pencil Dress was $128 now $89.99. Gotta love a deceivingly sexy pencil dress. But I’d layer a white tee underneath to tone it down.

DVF pieces that I’m lusting for

I didn’t think I could be more obsessed with Diane von Furstenberg’s ultra girlie stuff than I was already was, but *whimpers* I’m totally loving these spring pieces.
Diane von Furstenberg Surrenda Skirt $450. I’m really into organza skirts lately, although I don’t want to go too poufy or princess-ish. This one is perfect, would be very chic and polished and even work-appropriate with a tank and a blazer.

Diane von Furstenberg El Shane Ombre Dress $365. With regard to this trend of color blocking, it can get a little crazy. I like simple color combos like this one, the shades are so pretty and blend into each other nicely. And it’s nice that the shape of the dress is simple and clean.

Diane von Furstenberg Jocelyn Dress $398. Isn’t it such a flattering dress, much more than the other babydoll kind of maxi dresses, eh?

Diane von Furstenberg Ora Cami Top $165, only DVF can make a cami different and unique like this, love the pleats at the bust, great for small-chested girls like me.

Diane von Furstenberg Kaimo Dress $345, absolutely enamored with the print.

Cool tank of the day

C&C California “Flush Less” Tank $29 on sale for $14.50, super cute tank! In partnership with the authors of The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time, C&C California has created a line offering simple solutions to help save the environment. The inside of the tank says Flush one less time per day and you’ll save about 4.5 gallons of water - as much water as the average person in Africa uses for a whole day of drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning. I’m glad that the toilets in our house are all the water-saving kind

Free Shipping on all C&C California orders through 5.09.08!

Ashlee Simpon has a clothing line too??

Did you guys hear that Ashlee Simpson just launched a new line featuring tees & tops now available exclusively at Wet Seal? Me neither. But I’m not surprised. Which celeb isn’t launching a clothing line thesedays? Above are two outfits that Ashlee herself put together. A tee and skinny jeans. How original! Interested in a top with Ashlee’s face on it? I’m too old for that. Darn!

Frilly Prettiness

I’m wearing the Bebe blouse I picked up on sale a while ago. I’m starting to get obsessed with chiffon blouses again. The last time I horded chiffon blouses was a few years ago when I wanted to look a little bit older and more professional at my first job. Now after years of casual dressing, I wanted to look more polished again (I think that was sorta my New Year’s resolution) :p. Actually I need blouses because I find some of my pants and skirts fit better with light blouses.

Paul & Joe Roc blouson top $610. How fun and flirty is this blouse! Love the floral embellishment and the bow cuff sleeves. Pair it with white slim pants and wedges for a fun day of shopping.

Walter Georgette Ruffle Blouse $198. Walter has some of the prettiest blouses for us working women. I absolutely love the flower-like ruffles on the sleeves.

Ella Moss Beatrice Ruffle Neck Top in Sapphire $185. The peeking neckline is quite sexy, but for work I’d probably layer a cami underneath. The sapphire color is gorgeous. I plan on getting some blouses in bold colors rather than either white, black or pastel colors that I habitually lean towards.

ABS by Allen Schwartz Smocked Blouse $165, ah prefect blouse to wear to your team meeting. The standing collar gives the blouse some structure. The puff sleeves with the elastic ruching and the sash are so pretty and lady-like.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Peter Pan collar blouse $188 on sale for $132! So typically Marc-y cute, what with the peter pan collars and puffy sleeves.

Kimchi & Blue Silk Dot Blouse $58. Smocking hem makes this sweet-looking blouse a little bit edgier.

Lux Mason Dixon Blouse $48. OK this one is not chiffon, but it’s just too cute to pass up. I just bought it. Yay!

Ruffle Blouse $19.99

Eyelet Blouse $19.99

Ruffle Striped Blouse $17.99

Gap Design Editions

Gosh, word sure spread fast about the new CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designer white shirts and jewelry huh? I went to my local Gap last night to check it out and they were already running low on stock. Well, overall I felt a little underwhelmed about the shirts (priced at $78 - $88) by Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, and Michael Bastian. This Cut-out dress by Three AsFour is cute. The jewlery by Philip Crangi is um…different, but they are not my style. What do you think? Weigh in on them.

Get into ecoSkin

I’m loving these fresh and adorable spring pieces from ecoSkin, an eco-friendly label, who uses natural fabrics like bamboo, so you know the feeling of it against the skin is nothing but super-soft and light. The ivory and light lavender shades are pretty and refreshing. And the lines are simple and flattering. That is effortless chic, to borrow an overused term.

ecoSkin Ivory Dress $158

ecoSkin Angelica Dress $158

ecoSkin Brasenia Dress $158

ecoSkin Sapphire Dress $158

ecoSkin Copper Dress $150

ecoSkin Jade Top $106

ecoSkin Jet Top $106

Some fab Corey Lynn Calter pieces that are on sale

Corey Lynn Calter, one of the fastest rising stars of the Los Angeles fashion community, is a new name to me, but already I’m a fan of her elegant and funky clothing, and I’m so happy to see these pretty pieces on sale. Which one should I get?

Corey Lynn Calter Hanna Top $260 $65! 100% silk, so it’s super light and chic, love beads around the neckline, it’s like a necklace. Also love the ivory pailettes down front. Would look super cute with skinny jeans and flats.

Corey Lynn Calter Sarah High Waist Pencil Skirt $168 $84. High-waisted pencil skirts are so sexy. And I love this print. If you aren’t too short, you can totally pull off this length, seems it’ll probably hit you just below the knees, which is very flattering on a tall girl

Corey Lynn Calter Charro Strapless Mini $247 $125. It’s too mini to be worn as a dress, but with skinny jeans totally adorable. I’m a big fan of lace overlays. And I hope the flower belt comes with!

Corey Lynn Calter Zoe Dress $262. Oooh love this dress, the subtle shine lends this dress to be a much better and updated version of those sequins dresses that were so popular back during the holidays season. Too bad this one isn’t on sale.

Gap Spring Sale is on

Has anybody checked out Gap spring sale and bought anything yet? There’s been so much talk about going back to basics and classics in print media and blogs alike, Gap seems to be really benefitting from it. My local Gap store seems extra crowded thesedays. Of course sale doesn’t hurt either. I’ve been wanting to add some simple but adorable blouses and shirt dresses for work. So I think I’m going to pick up a few of these.

Women: Ruffled gingham shirt - pink gingham $39.50 $24.99

Women: Tie-belt top - celestial blue $38 $27.99

Women: Sleeveless belted dress - mayfair khaki $64.50 $44.99

Women: Pleated shirt dress - true navy $69.50 $39.99

And you gotta have one of these, it’s a summer essential.

Women: Color-trimmed tote - pixie green $39.50 $19.99

Super deals at Alloy

Wanna get a jump start on some fun and inexpensive spring pieces? Last chance clearance: save up to 80% at Alloy! It’s really worth checking it out.

BISHOP SLEEVE TOP $29.50 $14.99

TWO-BUTTON JACKET $28.50 $14.99

SHINING STAR DRESS $39.50 $19.99

TWIST EMPIRE DRESS $39.50 $14.99

AUDREY EYELET DRESS $42.50 $19.99

TEAR DROP WEDGE $29.50 $14.99

DELANO HEEL $29.50 $14.99

Charlotte Russe’s best spring picks and 25% off everything!

I love Charlotte Russe even though we don’t have a physical store here where I live. They are nice people, one girl actually emailed me personally asking if I was satisfied with my purchases after my trip to their store in Buffalo, NY and to informed me that they had started shipping to Canada. Well, today they have a special discount for St. Patrick’s Day. For today only save 25% off entire site! No coupon codes needed, just follow the link. Here are my favorite picks for spring on the site. And I’m strangely drawn to green things:)

Striped Halter Sundress $24.99 $18.74

Pleated Dress $36.99 $27.74

Mixed Print Halter Dress $28.99 $21.74

Rosette Embroidered Top $34.99 $26.24

Off-The-Shoulder Top $16.99 $12.74

Asymmetrical Patent Heels $24.99 $18.74

Satin Swirl Print Wedges $24.99 $18.74

Plaid Flats $18.99 $14.24

Canvas Tote $14.99 $11.24

Shell Pendant Necklace $7.99 $5.99

Ask Petite Chou - Are sequins still in for spring/summer?

Hey Ma Petite Chou,

Love your blog as always! I was spring cleaning my closet the other day and I just thought of something. I don’t know if I’m among the majority or minority here, but I love sequin dresses and tops. I acquired quite a few pieces over the past season. I’m just wondering if they are still in for spring and summer.

xoxo,
Melody

Awww thank you darling. Hmm…that is a good question. I’m going to open the floor up to everybody here. What do you think? My personal feeling is obviously sequin pieces are not for everybody, it totally depends on the garment and the personality to go with it. I definitely think you can still wear sequins into the spring, however, they are probably need a bit of updating from the heavy colors and materials that we were used to seeing in the winter season, otherwise you might end up looking too “festival” ’cause they were such a big hit for the holidays. I’m thinking for the warm weather the sequins themselves should show a more subtle shine and the colors should probably lighten up a bit. That’s why I’m loving this OMBRE PAILETTE SHEATH DRESS by MaxStudio ($448). The ombre hues from light green to light yellow are so refreshing, like a tall glass of lemonade. And the sequins are very delicate and not loud at all.

Another sequin dress that I love is this Alice + Olivia Sequin Ombre Dress ($484). The color is perfect for a summer party.

Theory Tressia Sequin Top $235. Of course it’s a great top for a night on the town. But this sequin top is so versatile that you don’t have to automatically think “party” when you see it. The crisp zinc color is perfect for daytime, under a cardigan or a blazer.

Report Signature Shoes Jemma Sequin Flat $165 $115.50. And if you just want a little bit of sequins, there’s always adorable flats like these.

Spring styles to keep an eye out for

eLUXURY.com’s designer and contemporary spring guides are a must-see, whether you are doing some serious shopping or you would like to get some inspirations to put your own outfits together. I’m loving these looks, they are all about crispy colors, subtle prints, clean lines, and great fitting — show ‘em those gorgeous legs and waist!

Roberto Cavalli Matisse Dress $1,401

Marc Jacobs Collection Swan and Mouse Print Dress $2,400
Marc Jacobs Collection Runway Patent Peep Toe with Misplaced Heel $545

3.1 Phillip Lim Knit Motorcycle Jacket $585
3.1 Phillip Lim Cuffed Wide-Leg Pants $340
3.1 Phillip Lim Tally Oversized Carry-All $725

D&G Dolce & Gabbana Striped Bead Tee $175
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Stretch Wonder Fit Jean, Ink Wash $265
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Zoe Patent Belt $255
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Two-Tone Carla Pump $455

D&G Dolce & Gabbana Strapless Pleated Dress $625
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Emy Striped Patent Belt $455

L.A.M.B. Leopard Ruffle Collar Blouse $225
L.A.M.B. Belted Shorts $165

Marc by Marc Jacobs Cashmere Colorblock Dress $368
Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Colorblock Groovee $498
Marc by Marc Jacobs Patent Round Toe Pump $470

G by GUESS spring tee sale

Do you need some fresh looks for Spring Break? Beginning March 4, G by GUESS tees for guys and girls are all 25% off. The prints are cute and they are just the right length and they seem to have excellent stretch so they won’t lose shape. These tees are perfect for layering under a blazer or a vest. And the shipping is on G by GUESS for all orders of $25 or more with code AFLSHIP25, valid through March 31.

G Crowned Tee $22.50 $16.88

G Skins Top $22.50 $16.88

Penelope Foil Tee $22.50 $16.88

Madeline Tee $22.50 $16.88

Katie Tee $22.50 $16.88

Shirts that are great for work and play

I’m so ready to ditch the thicker fabrics after a long winter. And in the effort to keep my new year’s resolution of dressing a bit more sophisticated and put-together for work (even though my work environment allows uber-casual dressing, I feel it’s more of a personal improvement), I’m looking for new cotton shirts that aren’t just boring white shirts (not that they are bad, in fact they are absolutely essential to any woman’s wardrobe), but with a twist of fun and uniqueness so that I can still look cute outside work. Also they are great separates to have, right?

3.1 Phillip Lim Bow Necktie Blouse $225

Theory Cona Top $190

Free People Smocked Waist Blouse $88

MaxStudio SILK CHARMEUSE PLEATED TOP $168 $68

Vanesa.B Matador Inspired Jabot Blouse $68

A# Embroidered Detail Pleat Blouse $68

Pleated Blouse $19.99 $15.99