The perfect boyfriend cardigan
If you are looking for the perfect boyfriend cardigan (you gotta this fall), look no further than American Eagle Outfitters. This AE Boyfriend Cardigan ($39.50) is so awesome, it has all the comfort and style. It is super-soft. I love the two front pockets. The deep v-neck is very flattering and slim-looking on the body. The length is perfect, hitting around mid-thigh, so it’ll go perfectly with skinny pants, jeans, mini-skirts, pretty much everything. And I love all the 6 colors, especially the bright Pick Cashmere and Blue Edge. I say go for the bright colors and let the cardigan to liven up the whole outfit instead of toning it down like it was done so often last year.
From October 1st through October 7, 2008, get 15% off on all orders at AE.com with code:68947528.
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Filed under Knitwear | Comment (0)AVON BASICS Silicone Glove Hand Cream
OK, you might it’s only a hand cream. And honestly, I usually don’t get too excited about hand creams. They are mostly just a glorified body lotion of some sort. But this one is one of the best ones (and the cheapest) I’ve tried in a long time. AVON BASICS Silicone Glove Hand Cream ($3 on sale for $2.49) really works like a pair of invisible gloves that seal in the moisture in your hands. My mom got me hooked on this one. She swears by it because she washes her hands a hundred times all day long in her job, this hand cream lasts even between washes! So you don’t have to keep re-applying all the time. It’s worked wonders on my dry nails and cuticles too. It’s a big tube so you definitely get your money’s worth :D.
A perfect everyday bag
…is what I need. This Mikko Sequined Detail Satchel ($78, although I don’t see any sequins) is just what I always look for, a stylish young bag that can hold everything I need for work, running errands, going shopping, going on trips, anything! The big outside pouch is really handy. I always end up stuffing more things in the outside pockets than on the inside for easy reach. All five colors are fabulous. I especially love the contrasting piping and trims of the black and olive green. It’d look absolutely chic with my cream wool coat ;).
I need some tough heels
I’ve been wearing lots of girlie ruffle-y stuff lately and I want a pair of fierce chunky heels to toughen up my look. The ruggedness is more in tune with the fall I think.
oh… DEER! - Dolce Heel $84 $66. Probably can’t tell from the picture, but the crisscross straps in the front are black pony hair, which makes the shoes much richer in texture. And I love the cone-shaped 4 1/2 inch high heel.
Luichiny - Soren Sandal $120 $96. Quite a seductive orange patent sandal! You can definitely wear these through winter with wool tights.
Jessica Bennett - Halona Heel $168 $136. Every fashion person was pretty much stomping around NYC during Fashion Week in heels like this. Except this one is not insanely high (3.5 inch heel plus 0.5 platform). And there’s a zipper back for a more secure fit.
BCBGirls - Chloe Pump $136 $109. The black satin upper is accented with a wide black patent maryjane strap with a peep toe opening and 1 inch platform finished by a patent covered 4 1/2 inch highheel. It looks absolutely sexy and strong.
Pour La Victoire - Brie Heel $226 $146. I adore this sort of evil-looking shoe! It’s maybe because of the black lizard print leather upper? And I’m extremely fond of curve heels like this.
ABS Allen Schwartz - Breath Slingback $149 $76. This pretty much will go with everything. The 1 inch platform and lightly padded insole make it a walk-able shoes for any city girl.
Pure eye candy
TGIF everybody! Here is some pure eye candy for me and everybody from Gilt Groupe’s CFDA sale. I won’t be spending any of my money for a long time, it has to go to gas :(. Anyone needs a membership, let me know.
Thakoon Satin Kimono Dress $1195 $368
Thakoon Silk Layered Dress $1,995 $698
Thakoon Pleated Satin Skirt $985 $288
Thakoon Crepe Layered Tunic $885 $298
Derek Lam Vneck Pintucked Dress $1790 $498
Notte by Marchesa Floral Overlay Jacket $595 $198
Behnaz Sarafpour Coral Embroidered Tunic Dress $1450 $398
Baghaus’ weekly coupon is back
Chic-bags-on-the-cheap site Baghaus is resuming their weekly coupons for us :). This week the special is Take an Additional 20% off all Primo Loft Bags. No coupon code required actually, just click through the link and discount will be applied. I like the large carry-all, big enough to hold a laptop. There are 11 colors to choose from. I’m partial to the Dark Coffee and Grey. The deal expires October 5th, 2008.
Primo Limited Large Loft Carry $98 $50 $40
Jewelry is getting bigger and bigger
After seeing the ginormous jewelry in the runway shows (Rebecca Taylor and Nanette Lepore had some gorgeous ones) during NY Fashion Week, I kept craving for some. I saw these on Bebe and just couldn’t resist getting a piece for myself. I just love the sheer size of these. They might seem “evening”, but I think they will be quite the cool contrast worn with slouchy cardigans and sweater dresses.
Jewel Cut Multi-Pendant Necklace $69
Heart Charm Necklace $54. I got this one. I probably shouldn’t have, but I couldn’t talk myself out of it.
Oh speaking of big accessories, I got the Emeral Green Owl Ring that I ordered from Miss Misa today. Yay! I totally love it. The details are even more exquisite than I imagined. Pleasantly bigger, too :D.
So huge necklaces in my book are a good thing. But I’m not so sure if that’s the case for earrings. Glamour Magazine’s Fashion Blog says the bigger the better. What do you think? They look kinda ridiculous to me on Hilary Duff. Her earrings are literally as big as her face.
Fall coats wish list
I’m all about jackets and coats these days. Winter really has no redeeming quality if it weren’t for gorgeous coats (and boots. And maybe Christmas :p). From Tuesday, September 23, until Monday, September 29, shopbop is passing on an extra 20% savings on jackets and sweaters when you use code SHOPBOPSECRET. at checkout. I’m not exactly in a position to splurge on a coat at the moment. I guess I can get my fashion fix on the hottest jackets via my wish list.
Milly Ribbon Tie Coat
$650 $520
Sunner Calgary Ruffle Coat
$535 $428
Alice + Olivia Military Trench with Self Tie
$594 $475.20
Mike & Chris Raleigh Coat with Removable Hood
$356 $284.80
Juicy Couture Belted Jacket
$348 $278.40
Nanette Lepore Fantasy Coat
$595 $476
McQ - Alexander McQueen Long Wool Coat
$757 $605.60
Diane von Furstenberg Smarty Jones Jacket
$425 $340
Free People Sweater Knit Sailor’s Jacket
$138 $110.40
Can’t say no to ruffles
I found this ruffle blouse/mini-dress on eBay after seeing it in a Korean magazine. It also reminded me of an Alice + Olivia mini-dress I loved in the summer (can’t find it on the net now). The ruffle panels run the entire length, so I was debating whether it was too ruffle-y. I decided that it’s not for me, lol. And the color is just so pretty.
Cuisine as a Centerpiece
Now the weather’s cooling down and the leaves are turning colors, a lot of fall weddings are taking place. It’s truly a beautiful season to get married in. I was looking through the Weddings/Celebrations slide shows on NY Times. How refreshingly beautiful are these pictures?
Nine West Sale at 6pm.com
I know so many people who love Nine West shoes ’cause they are so budget-friendly and made of good quality material with excellent construction. I just found this special Nine West sale at 6pm.com — All Nine West footwear $39.95 at 6pm.com! Sales ends 12 am PST on 9/30/08. Yes, everything is only $39.95! The discount is steep, some are more than $100 off. Go check it out now, you won’t be disappointed. Some of the flats look especially adorable to me.
Nine West - Isadora (Spicy Coral) - Footwear $83 $39.95
Nine West - Lovebirds (Orange Satin) - Footwear $83 $39.95
Nine West - Denham (Blue Satin) - Footwear $73 $39.95
Nine West - Content (Black/Medium Natural Patent) - Footwear $154 $39.95
Nine West - Disfa (Bronze Croc) - Footwear $93 $39.95
Nine West - Argent (Light Pink Leather) - Footwear $83 $39.95
Nine West - Sweetlife (Grey Satin) - Footwear $93 $39.95
Nine West - Makya (Natural/Natural Suede) - Footwear $99 $39.95
Nine West - Oppulant (Red Patent) - Footwear $99 $39.95
Ruffle bags!
You know how much I love ruffles on my dresses, blouses, skirts, even shoes(!). I also want them on my bags! I just think they are so incredibly adorable and different on bags. The ruffles, especially in leather, give a lot of texture and personality to a bag, which seems so appropriately richer for fall and winter. Granted, they are more trendy than classic, definitely more of a in-the-moment kind of bags.
Botkier Stevie Tote
$450
Botkier Stevie Convertible Satchel
$450
Susan Farber Collections ‘Hastings’ Zip Ruffle Hobo $398
ADRIENNE VITTADINI Ponza Satchel $428 $363.80
Gustto Mallo Bow Bag in Black
$300
Helen Welsh EW Ruffle Tote $298
Lucky Brand Rockin Ruffles Tote - Dune $188
And speaking of eye-catching ruffles, isn’t this just the most interesting Ruffled Sandal from Prada?
Deal Alert - C&C California Hazel Dress
Great deals at C&C California Summer Clearance Sale at Up to 75% Off. I particularly like this C&C California Hazel Dress
$110 $29. Pretty color and detailing. And it’s great for layering.
Why pair sweatpants with heels?
Just saw this bad styling job on these Primp Panda Sweatpants. As cute as the panda logo is on the sweatpants, I don’t think anybody would want to wear them with a pair of black pumps.
6 looks of Smokey Eye
It seems that at the turn of the fall, things always get dramatic in terms of makeup and accessories. I find this spread from the October issue of FASHION magazine absolutely gorgeous and giving me new ideas about how to wear the always classic smokey eye in different ways. “High-impact necklaces and six version of the smokey eye are commanding the conversation. Outbursts in gold, purple, taupe, grey, burgundy and black spoke out loud and clear on models’ eyelids at the Fall 2008 runway shows.” Aren’t the necklaces CRAZY? They will be the inspiration when I go hunting for crazy necklaces this fall.
WEAR WITH a barely-there sheer lipstick or lipgloss and a natural, cheekbone-enhancing blush. NEED TO KNOW that any shade of burgundy works, from grape and rouge to purple and fuchsia.
WEAR WITH petal-pink lips and a flush of pink on the apples of the cheeks. NEED TO KNOW the season’s smouldering purple eye can be worn two ways: sparkling brilliant or sweetly demure.
WEAR WITH pale-pink lipstick and a touch of dusty-rose blush. NEED TO KNOW that taupe is versatile, ranging from plum-grey to earth-brown hues. Regardless of shade, this look is best worn across the entire eye — from lashline to brow.
WEAR WITH a deep berry-stained lip and a light stroke of sun swept blush on cheekbones. NEED TO KNOW this canary-gold version of the smoky eye can be as monochromatic or three-dimensional as your eyeshadow palette inspires.
WEAR WITH neutral, sheer, slightly shiny lips and a bare face. NEED TO KNOW this shiny, wet-look, blacked-out eye is best applied with a heavy hand for a thick, glossy finish.
WEAR WITH beige-toned or rose lipstick. NEED TO KNOW that ultimate grey smoky eye, as painted by Peter Philips for Chanel’s couture show, can be worn sheer and light for day or with added layers of eyeshadow for night. “The colour was like a chameleon: Sometimes it looked blue, sometimes more grey, even black,” says Philips.
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