Great Bags Under $100
Smart Bargains has great bags under $100. There are quite a few that I liked, including this:
BCBG "Santa Fe" bag - $69.99
BCBG "Santa Fe" bag - $69.99
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Check Out These Shoes!
Here is today's outfit.
Khaki Blazer - So, Kohl's
Chocolate Brown Belted Skirt - Mossimo, Target
Coral beaded Cami - TJ Maxx
Shoes - Franco Sarto, Marshall Fields
These shoes are my favorite! When I first bought them, I had no idea what I would wear them with. Turns out, they go with everything!
Monday, August 28, 2006
Today's Outfit
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Reader Feedback
Hi Everyone -
I have had this blog for about four months now, and I have been doing sort of a smorgasbord of posts. Kind of a little bit of everything I can think of. But now I am going to ask you what you would like to read about. What would you like to see? My outfit everyday? The inside of my closet? More sales? More store reviews? More fashion advice/information? Please leave me some comments and let me know.
Thanks!
I have had this blog for about four months now, and I have been doing sort of a smorgasbord of posts. Kind of a little bit of everything I can think of. But now I am going to ask you what you would like to read about. What would you like to see? My outfit everyday? The inside of my closet? More sales? More store reviews? More fashion advice/information? Please leave me some comments and let me know.
Thanks!
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Smashbox Cosmetics Special
I am normally not a QVC shopper, but they are having a great deal right now on Smashbox Cosmetics, and I love Smashbox. Their special today is a Smashbox set for $44.46. ($106.00 Retail) It includes:
0.98 oz photo finish primer with SPF 15 and Dermaxyl
0.27 oz guru fusion soft lights powder
0.18 oz savvy lip gloss in shimmer nude-pink
0.16 oz maven lipstick in sheer golden red
0.1 oz expert eye shadow trio in pale pink, slate, and burgundy
0.06 oz cream eyeliner duo in copper and envy
0.04 oz brow tech
#9 brush
#12 brush
These are all full-size. It is only for TODAY, so make sure you hurry over to their site.
0.98 oz photo finish primer with SPF 15 and Dermaxyl
0.27 oz guru fusion soft lights powder
0.18 oz savvy lip gloss in shimmer nude-pink
0.16 oz maven lipstick in sheer golden red
0.1 oz expert eye shadow trio in pale pink, slate, and burgundy
0.06 oz cream eyeliner duo in copper and envy
0.04 oz brow tech
#9 brush
#12 brush
These are all full-size. It is only for TODAY, so make sure you hurry over to their site.
Skinny on Tights
With all the new, shorter dresses and mini skirts that you see all over this fall, you may sink into accessorizing despair. Some of them are impossible to wear without SOMETHING underneath them. But if you are like me and cringe at the thought of leggings, there is an alternative: TIGHTS. With lots of cool colors and patterns, you can wear tights this season with that new mini without looking like an 80’s nightmare.
According to the new article in Style magazine, Opaque tights are the way to go this fall. They can give you a more slimming look without looking like support hose. Match leg wear and shoes, such as black tights with black pumps, and don’t be afraid to wear colored tights to match your outfit. But make sure you don’t have too many patterns. If you have a patterned tight, pick a solid outfit. If your tights are wild, a more subdued outfit is the way to go.
Hanes Silk Reflections $8.50 (available at Macy's)
But beware of those patterned tights! A bold pattern will make your leg look heavier. To avoid: Over the top color. Horizontal stripes. Busy patterns.
But try a vertical stripe. It will make your leg slimmer and longer.
According to the new article in Style magazine, Opaque tights are the way to go this fall. They can give you a more slimming look without looking like support hose. Match leg wear and shoes, such as black tights with black pumps, and don’t be afraid to wear colored tights to match your outfit. But make sure you don’t have too many patterns. If you have a patterned tight, pick a solid outfit. If your tights are wild, a more subdued outfit is the way to go.
Hanes Silk Reflections $8.50 (available at Macy's)
But beware of those patterned tights! A bold pattern will make your leg look heavier. To avoid: Over the top color. Horizontal stripes. Busy patterns.
But try a vertical stripe. It will make your leg slimmer and longer.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Grab Your Partner!
It seems to be catching these days. I don’t know if partnering up has become its own fashion statement, or if it is a disease. But another mass marketer will be carrying a designer label.
Kohl’s is partnering with Vera Wang to launch a new collection, Very Vera. According to the Kohl’s corporate website, the line will consist of “sportswear, intimate apparel, handbags, leather accessories, jewelry, footwear, linens and towels.” I can’t believe this! I don’t know whether I should be excited or shocked. It will be great for the bargain fashion-hunter if the line turns out well. If it goes badly though, Vera stands to lose face in the fashion world.
Milwaukee News:
According to OnMilwaukee.com Aala Reed, a new upscale women’s store, is opening on 1320 E. Brady St. If you remember, this is the site of the previous clothing store, The Three Graces. Even though I was sad to see Graces go, it is nice that this space will continue being a clothing store. The store will carry upscale clothing from Hugo Boss, Gant USA and Ted Baker of London. The store celebrated the opening yesterday with a champagne open house.
Sales:
Amazon has an automatic $20 off $80 discount on shoes. They also have a stackable coupon code FRNDFMLY for $20 off $80 which gives a total of $40 off. The shoes must be purchased from Amazon and not 3rd party resellers, so be careful. Make sure you go down the page on the sidebar and pick Amazon as the seller (From slickdeals.net)
Here are some cute boots I found from Amazon:
I LOVE these boots! NYLA Selma Boot $49.89
It's difficult to see on here, but there are wrapped straps around this boot. Adorable!! Report Women's Fresco Boot $52.89
Kohl’s is partnering with Vera Wang to launch a new collection, Very Vera. According to the Kohl’s corporate website, the line will consist of “sportswear, intimate apparel, handbags, leather accessories, jewelry, footwear, linens and towels.” I can’t believe this! I don’t know whether I should be excited or shocked. It will be great for the bargain fashion-hunter if the line turns out well. If it goes badly though, Vera stands to lose face in the fashion world.
Milwaukee News:
According to OnMilwaukee.com Aala Reed, a new upscale women’s store, is opening on 1320 E. Brady St. If you remember, this is the site of the previous clothing store, The Three Graces. Even though I was sad to see Graces go, it is nice that this space will continue being a clothing store. The store will carry upscale clothing from Hugo Boss, Gant USA and Ted Baker of London. The store celebrated the opening yesterday with a champagne open house.
Sales:
Amazon has an automatic $20 off $80 discount on shoes. They also have a stackable coupon code FRNDFMLY for $20 off $80 which gives a total of $40 off. The shoes must be purchased from Amazon and not 3rd party resellers, so be careful. Make sure you go down the page on the sidebar and pick Amazon as the seller (From slickdeals.net)
Here are some cute boots I found from Amazon:
I LOVE these boots! NYLA Selma Boot $49.89It's difficult to see on here, but there are wrapped straps around this boot. Adorable!! Report Women's Fresco Boot $52.89
Monday, August 21, 2006
Kimono Sleeve Sweater
I went to the sale at Lela Boutique in the Third Ward on Saturday. I found it kind of a strange combination, and I was a little bit out of my shopping comfort zone.
When you walk in to the store your are immediately butted up against a horizontal rack of new, boutique clothing. It seemed kind of strange that the racks were set up like that in the center of the room rather than vertically, against the walls of the store. It seemed to really impede the traffic flow into the store, creating a kind of traffic jam at the entrance. People kept gravitating to the first rack of items rather than moving farther into the store.
In any case, the boutique clothing was amazing and I was disappointed at the lack of sizes. It was about 2:00 in the afternoon though, so it is possible that I had missed out on everything that was my size (10) that morning. Half off of everything in the store does tend to clear it out a little bit. Everything was divided by color, and it made for a strange mix of clothing. A vintage inspired sundress was right next to a mini-skirt made of old ties. Both of which were a size 4. But there was one really neat rack that I thought was a great idea. It had samples of dresses made by local designers that you could have custom made in your size. That is the kind of thing that appeals to me.
Another strange thing about Lela was that the back had resale clothing in it. Now, I don’t know about you, but if I am going to go somewhere and drop $250 on shirt or $400 on a sundress, I am not going to follow it up by buying a $25 used pair of jeans. Or used shoes. But that is just me. It seems like a strange combination, but there were lots of customers there, so you go Lela! The resale clothing was clean and some of it looked really good if you wanted to get some 80’s vintage wear. The jewelry didn’t jump out at me, but they had some great handmade tote bags with naughty sayings on them, including a parrot giving you the finger. I thought that was very eye-catching.
Since nothing really fit at Lela, I decided to head down to Brookfield Square to check out The Gap for my trouser jeans and NY & Co for the satin shirt I have been lusting after since I saw it in SHOP ETC. I never even made it down to that side of the mall. Here are some of the things I picked up.
A great find at H & M was this great classic trench for $59.00. They had it in this fantastic red, camel and black. I was totally pumped to find this coat because it has a high belted waist, which is very flattering on my figure. But they were going fast! I was standing there trying to decide between the red and the black, and someone popped up and took the black one in my size! I snatched up the red pretty quickly after that, but after I finished the rest of my shopping the coat rack was well on its way to being empty. So, if you are after a classic trench from H & M you had better move fast!
The pants here are a great brown “tweed” with a purple stripe from H & M. They were $24.90 and are incredibly soft. I was thrilled by the selection at H & M, and the fact that the sizing seems to have returned to normal there. This summer I would try on something in a size 10 that would be too big and something else in a size 14 that was too small. Now, everything that is size 12 in the store fits me. (Hey, a little bigger than sizing at The Gap, but I will take it).
The shirt is a purple kimono sleeve sweater from Old Navy that was $24.50. It matches the H & M pants perfectly. I normally don’t buy too many things from Old Navy, but these kimono inspired sweaters are great. The sleeves are loose and the body is a tighter fit that is going to look great with my Michael Kors brown belt. But one thing at Old Navy to watch out for are the tweed capris. They are pretty much the itchiest things in the universe. I didn’t even bother trying them on, I was afraid I would break out in a rash just from looking at them.
In sale news, there is a 10% off coupon for Target online. Just enter the code TCMSRPCW at check out. But hurry, this expires 8/23/06
When you walk in to the store your are immediately butted up against a horizontal rack of new, boutique clothing. It seemed kind of strange that the racks were set up like that in the center of the room rather than vertically, against the walls of the store. It seemed to really impede the traffic flow into the store, creating a kind of traffic jam at the entrance. People kept gravitating to the first rack of items rather than moving farther into the store.
In any case, the boutique clothing was amazing and I was disappointed at the lack of sizes. It was about 2:00 in the afternoon though, so it is possible that I had missed out on everything that was my size (10) that morning. Half off of everything in the store does tend to clear it out a little bit. Everything was divided by color, and it made for a strange mix of clothing. A vintage inspired sundress was right next to a mini-skirt made of old ties. Both of which were a size 4. But there was one really neat rack that I thought was a great idea. It had samples of dresses made by local designers that you could have custom made in your size. That is the kind of thing that appeals to me.
Another strange thing about Lela was that the back had resale clothing in it. Now, I don’t know about you, but if I am going to go somewhere and drop $250 on shirt or $400 on a sundress, I am not going to follow it up by buying a $25 used pair of jeans. Or used shoes. But that is just me. It seems like a strange combination, but there were lots of customers there, so you go Lela! The resale clothing was clean and some of it looked really good if you wanted to get some 80’s vintage wear. The jewelry didn’t jump out at me, but they had some great handmade tote bags with naughty sayings on them, including a parrot giving you the finger. I thought that was very eye-catching.
Since nothing really fit at Lela, I decided to head down to Brookfield Square to check out The Gap for my trouser jeans and NY & Co for the satin shirt I have been lusting after since I saw it in SHOP ETC. I never even made it down to that side of the mall. Here are some of the things I picked up.
A great find at H & M was this great classic trench for $59.00. They had it in this fantastic red, camel and black. I was totally pumped to find this coat because it has a high belted waist, which is very flattering on my figure. But they were going fast! I was standing there trying to decide between the red and the black, and someone popped up and took the black one in my size! I snatched up the red pretty quickly after that, but after I finished the rest of my shopping the coat rack was well on its way to being empty. So, if you are after a classic trench from H & M you had better move fast!
The pants here are a great brown “tweed” with a purple stripe from H & M. They were $24.90 and are incredibly soft. I was thrilled by the selection at H & M, and the fact that the sizing seems to have returned to normal there. This summer I would try on something in a size 10 that would be too big and something else in a size 14 that was too small. Now, everything that is size 12 in the store fits me. (Hey, a little bigger than sizing at The Gap, but I will take it).The shirt is a purple kimono sleeve sweater from Old Navy that was $24.50. It matches the H & M pants perfectly. I normally don’t buy too many things from Old Navy, but these kimono inspired sweaters are great. The sleeves are loose and the body is a tighter fit that is going to look great with my Michael Kors brown belt. But one thing at Old Navy to watch out for are the tweed capris. They are pretty much the itchiest things in the universe. I didn’t even bother trying them on, I was afraid I would break out in a rash just from looking at them.
In sale news, there is a 10% off coupon for Target online. Just enter the code TCMSRPCW at check out. But hurry, this expires 8/23/06
Sunday, August 20, 2006
The Flat Finale
This is a great week to pick up some flats for the fall. A large number are on sale locally for under $20. Which means you can get a pair in every color!!
Target -
Dionne Pointed-Toe Flat $19.99
Xhilaration Skye Studded Flat $15.99
Xhilaration Audrey Bronze Flat $15.99
Payless -
"Millie" Ballet Flat $ 14.99
Also, Payless has free shipping on orders of $45 or more online. In addition, they are having their "BOGO" promotion, which is buy one and get the second pair of shoes for half price. May I suggest the "Knotty" Stacked wedge?
JCPenny -
a.n.a. Ballerinas $13.99
Target -
Dionne Pointed-Toe Flat $19.99 Xhilaration Skye Studded Flat $15.99Xhilaration Audrey Bronze Flat $15.99Payless -
"Millie" Ballet Flat $ 14.99Also, Payless has free shipping on orders of $45 or more online. In addition, they are having their "BOGO" promotion, which is buy one and get the second pair of shoes for half price. May I suggest the "Knotty" Stacked wedge?
JCPenny -
a.n.a. Ballerinas $13.99
Friday, August 18, 2006
Payless and Nine West
This fall Payless will be debuting designer shoes from Laura Poretzky to the drooling, snarling hordes of shoe-addicts who have been dying for designer in their price range.The Abaete for Payless runway shoes includes four styles—the "Sky" boot, "Casey" flat, "Oliver" pump and the "Luke" evening sandal. Each silhouette features a range of colors, fabrics and details such as stitching, polka dots and bows. The shoes will be available in September.
Also, Payless is launching something they call the "fashion lab" which will focus on offering high-end designed shoes for bargain prices. Prices are going to be from $20 to $40, which is a little higher than the normal $14.99 price. Right now there are only six of these "lab" locations open, but by the end of the year they hope to have at least 10. In addition to this, there will be revamping of 240 stores into "hot zone" stores, which will be a mix of the old Payless format and the new "fashion lab".
In other (not so cheap) shoe news, the struggling Nine West line has also signed on Vivienne Westwood, Thakoon and Sophia Kokosalaki for three limited-edition collections that will be available from Macy's. When I get more news, I will let you know!
Thanks to the Houston Chronicle, About.com, Retailnet and Just Style for the info!
Sadie Bryner and !iT Jeans
I had a great shopping day today. On the advice of a reader, I went out to Waukesha today to check out Sadie Bryner at 308 W. Broadway in the Downtown area. And what an area! The only thing that was more dizzying than the street layout was the array of new shops to pick from. But I always do my best shopping in the afternoon, so I was up to it.
Sadie Bryner is an interesting shop; cool and kitschy jewelry and home items take up the front and boutique-type clothing is in the back. The best part was that they were having their summer clearance, and many clothing items were marked down 50% or more. Yes!
After trying on several great tops and some trousers, I finally settled on a pair of !iT jeans, as you can see by my proud picture above. Normally the jeans sell for $68, but the helpful salesgirl gave me a coupon that had been sent out to people on their mailing list. It was for 25% off one regular priced item, good for 8/10-8/20. That brought the total for my purchase to $51. Not bad at all. Needless to say, I signed up for their mailing list to get future coupons.
It wasn't until I was at home that I took a good, long look at my jeans. Hmm...great fit, great length and a little bit of stretch. They weren't too low cut either, making them pretty much the perfect pair of jeans. Oh, and did I mention my butt looks great in them? That alone is worth the $50. The ultra-helpful Sadie's staff, after presenting me with my coupon, mentioned that !iT jeans are their bestseller. AND they are so popular that Oprah wore a pair of them on the cover of O magazine for the article "Hallelujah, Jeans That Fit!" I would say that is a glowing recommendation. And another quick plug; tomorrow (8/19) Sadie Bryner is having a small fashion show starting at noon. So, get a sneak peak at some fall fashion and get deal on some great jeans!
Thursday, August 17, 2006
New Milwaukee Stores and Sales
Vintage Fun at Bargain Prices
I love vintage t-shirts and funny logo shirts, I have to admit it. Everyone has one fashion "guilty pleasure" that they can't shake loose of, and a great vintage tee is mine. Previously I gave into my tee addiction at places like Hot Topic and Viktor-Viktoria in the Mayfair Mall. Even, god help me, St. Vinny's and Ebay. But that is all about to change.
Enter Shag, the new store located at 2218 N. Farwell Ave. It is a custom t-shirt store. Could anything be greater for the college-age crowd downtown? And for those of us who pretend to be college-age. (Me!) First you pick blank t-shirt (or undies or bib) of your choice for men, women or kids made by American Apparel. Then you pick out your logo, picture or cartoon and match it up with your choice of saying or phrase. They have 80's toons, movies, bands and famous landmarks to choose from. The prices are $15 for shirts and $10 for pressing on the transfer of your choice. Or bring in your own shirt and have a transfer set on for $10.
How did I hear about this place? Well, a friend was recenlty wearing a Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure t-shirt that was, quite honestly, awesome. Shag has a website, but right now it basically just has the store hours and location on it with a spot to sign up for their email newsletter. If you sign up for the newsletter you also get a 15% off coupon good for one item, which I think is pretty generous of them considering their already low prices.
In addition to this, Lela Boutique on Broadway in the Third Ward is having a brown bag sale on Saturday, 8/19. Everything you can fit into your brown bag is 50% off. Sweet! Lela's is a great store featuring local designers and consignment items, and I recommend checking it out.
I love vintage t-shirts and funny logo shirts, I have to admit it. Everyone has one fashion "guilty pleasure" that they can't shake loose of, and a great vintage tee is mine. Previously I gave into my tee addiction at places like Hot Topic and Viktor-Viktoria in the Mayfair Mall. Even, god help me, St. Vinny's and Ebay. But that is all about to change.
Enter Shag, the new store located at 2218 N. Farwell Ave. It is a custom t-shirt store. Could anything be greater for the college-age crowd downtown? And for those of us who pretend to be college-age. (Me!) First you pick blank t-shirt (or undies or bib) of your choice for men, women or kids made by American Apparel. Then you pick out your logo, picture or cartoon and match it up with your choice of saying or phrase. They have 80's toons, movies, bands and famous landmarks to choose from. The prices are $15 for shirts and $10 for pressing on the transfer of your choice. Or bring in your own shirt and have a transfer set on for $10.
How did I hear about this place? Well, a friend was recenlty wearing a Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure t-shirt that was, quite honestly, awesome. Shag has a website, but right now it basically just has the store hours and location on it with a spot to sign up for their email newsletter. If you sign up for the newsletter you also get a 15% off coupon good for one item, which I think is pretty generous of them considering their already low prices.
In addition to this, Lela Boutique on Broadway in the Third Ward is having a brown bag sale on Saturday, 8/19. Everything you can fit into your brown bag is 50% off. Sweet! Lela's is a great store featuring local designers and consignment items, and I recommend checking it out.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Kate Spade Sample Sale!
This is it!!! If you have been dying for a Kate Spade purse and your budget has been...well...just dying, here is your chance! The Kate Spade sample sale is going on right now! But hurry, it will only be open until 8/17!!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Vintage Jewelry and Awesome Flats
Stylehive blog recently had great reworked vintage necklaces on it from Lush. They are for sale on the Snapcrafty website, and they are awesome. I have a hidden weakness for vintage prints and vintage jewelry, and these necklaces definately appealed to me right away. I especially liked "Lush Necklace 37", (they could work on the titles) and it was a mere $22. That is a great deal for something handmade!
Other sales of note, Bloomingdales has a great coupon for 50% off an already reduced sale item. Click here to go right to the sale. The coupon code is SAVE50, but hurry because it is only good until August 14th.
Macy's is having their Superstar Sale right now, and they have some pretty cute flats on sale. I especially like these great red patent flats from Sketchers, adorable! And they are a great deal at $29.00, almost $10 off the normal price. I might just have to get them to go with my new necklace....
Other sales of note, Bloomingdales has a great coupon for 50% off an already reduced sale item. Click here to go right to the sale. The coupon code is SAVE50, but hurry because it is only good until August 14th.
Macy's is having their Superstar Sale right now, and they have some pretty cute flats on sale. I especially like these great red patent flats from Sketchers, adorable! And they are a great deal at $29.00, almost $10 off the normal price. I might just have to get them to go with my new necklace....
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Bluefly.com Shopping
Bluefly.com is having their fall sale. If you act now, they have an additional 15% off select items (until 8/16) and free shipping on orders over $100 (Coupon Code: AFFSHIP Expiration: 08/31/2006). I found some really cute tops. Here is what I ordered:
Pleated scoopneck cashmere sweater - $119
Dark Plum embroidered blouse - $49.99
Brown Corduroy Applique Blazer - $96.89
Grand total - $265.88 with free shipping. A pretty good deal.
Also, I wanted to note that I saw this belt from Michael Kors on the site for $33.00:
Which is funny, because I just bought this belt for $26.00 at our local TJ Maxx two days ago. In fact, I bought the cashmere sweater to go with it!! It looks like Bluefly only has XL large left in the brown, but if you can find it at your TJ Maxx or online I would recommend getting it. It is really a nice quality belt, feels good and the metal rings look good.
Grand total - $265.88 with free shipping. A pretty good deal.
Also, I wanted to note that I saw this belt from Michael Kors on the site for $33.00:
Which is funny, because I just bought this belt for $26.00 at our local TJ Maxx two days ago. In fact, I bought the cashmere sweater to go with it!! It looks like Bluefly only has XL large left in the brown, but if you can find it at your TJ Maxx or online I would recommend getting it. It is really a nice quality belt, feels good and the metal rings look good.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Shoes and Sales!
Shoebuy.com is having a sale for an extra 15% off your orders with free shipping.
Save 15% off on everything! Use coupon code: ENTERTAIN05 (expires 12/31/06) or SAVE (today only!)
Save up to 60% at Eddie Bauer`s on select summer styles. To make this sale even better Eddie Bauer is offering FREE shipping on orders of $100 or more! When checking out enter coupon code: SUMMERBB.
Eastbay also has some great coupons out, so it is time to buy that great pair of cute shoes for the gym! The first coupon is 15% off a purchase of $75 or more. Enter coupon code: LKS16ACP when checking out. To get 20% off a purchase of $89 or more enter coupon code: LKS16AC3 when checking out.
Thanks to Gotapex.com for the info!
Save 15% off on everything! Use coupon code: ENTERTAIN05 (expires 12/31/06) or SAVE (today only!)
Save up to 60% at Eddie Bauer`s on select summer styles. To make this sale even better Eddie Bauer is offering FREE shipping on orders of $100 or more! When checking out enter coupon code: SUMMERBB.
Eastbay also has some great coupons out, so it is time to buy that great pair of cute shoes for the gym! The first coupon is 15% off a purchase of $75 or more. Enter coupon code: LKS16ACP when checking out. To get 20% off a purchase of $89 or more enter coupon code: LKS16AC3 when checking out.
Thanks to Gotapex.com for the info!
Fall Fashion Wishlist
So, I have a spent a significant amount of time online in the last few weeks and scouring magazines for months trying to figure out what my wishlist is for a fall wardrobe. Why? Because there are SO many different ways to go this year. Eventually, I will find "THE thing" that I love the most and that will be the backbone of my fall wardrobe. But for now I am in that heady, free period where just about anything could be my “it” piece. And to help myself into a style idenity, I have made a list of memorable pieces I have seen lately and things I have been lusting after.
The Apple Wants:
1. Sweater Vest
I have a great, great lacy top I purchased last year at TJ Maxx that looks fantastic under my chocolate colored French Connection sweater, but I have been dying to get it under a sweater vest to show off its great cap sleeves. I saw a girl walking downtown with a metallic sweater vest yesterday and had a terrible attack of envy.
2. A Large Belt
I couldn’t be happier about this trend. I have a higher waist, so a lot of the shirts with ties or belts built-in have loops set lower than my natural waist. With the new belted look, I am finally going to be able to show off my waist. Yes!
3. Gray V-neck Sweater
Ugh. My awesome, awesome staple gray sweater was ruined last year by a member of the vicious pack of animals that live in my house. Zoe, my killer attack cat, decided she was going to chew a hole in the corner of the folded sweater. This made a great barbell shaped hole through the front AND the back. I don’t think this is fixable folks. Sigh.
4. Satin Short Sleeve Blouse
I should add one cavat to this: Appropriate for work! I went on an orgy of silk and satin shirt buying last year that ended in tears for everyone. Not only were my shirts expensive, but they also were too low cut to be worn to work. So I was sad because I couldn’t wear them and my husband was sad because, even though I looked great, they were really expensive. Curse you, voluptuous chest! But I have a plan. I have my eye on the one above, from bebe and another great one from NY & Co., which was recently featured in SHOP, Etc. These have the satiny look I crave without the plunging neckline.
5. Trouser Jeans - Like these from the Gap
6. Flats
That don’t make me feel like I am ten years old!
7. Peep-toe heels
Another thing nature endowed me with is a freakishly small set of toes, so a lot of peep-toe shoes from last year didn’t really work out well for me. But the heels seem to be a lot higher this year, and so my foot kind of slides forward in the shoe making my toes visible. Ha ha! The peep-toe look finally within my grasp….
I am sure there will be many more things to add to this list, I will try and keep you updated on my fashion search!
The Apple Wants:
1. Sweater Vest
I have a great, great lacy top I purchased last year at TJ Maxx that looks fantastic under my chocolate colored French Connection sweater, but I have been dying to get it under a sweater vest to show off its great cap sleeves. I saw a girl walking downtown with a metallic sweater vest yesterday and had a terrible attack of envy.
2. A Large BeltI couldn’t be happier about this trend. I have a higher waist, so a lot of the shirts with ties or belts built-in have loops set lower than my natural waist. With the new belted look, I am finally going to be able to show off my waist. Yes!
3. Gray V-neck Sweater
Ugh. My awesome, awesome staple gray sweater was ruined last year by a member of the vicious pack of animals that live in my house. Zoe, my killer attack cat, decided she was going to chew a hole in the corner of the folded sweater. This made a great barbell shaped hole through the front AND the back. I don’t think this is fixable folks. Sigh.
4. Satin Short Sleeve Blouse
I should add one cavat to this: Appropriate for work! I went on an orgy of silk and satin shirt buying last year that ended in tears for everyone. Not only were my shirts expensive, but they also were too low cut to be worn to work. So I was sad because I couldn’t wear them and my husband was sad because, even though I looked great, they were really expensive. Curse you, voluptuous chest! But I have a plan. I have my eye on the one above, from bebe and another great one from NY & Co., which was recently featured in SHOP, Etc. These have the satiny look I crave without the plunging neckline.
5. Trouser Jeans - Like these from the Gap
6. Flats
That don’t make me feel like I am ten years old!
7. Peep-toe heels
Another thing nature endowed me with is a freakishly small set of toes, so a lot of peep-toe shoes from last year didn’t really work out well for me. But the heels seem to be a lot higher this year, and so my foot kind of slides forward in the shoe making my toes visible. Ha ha! The peep-toe look finally within my grasp….
I am sure there will be many more things to add to this list, I will try and keep you updated on my fashion search!
Friday, August 04, 2006
Shave those legs for LESS
Every fashion girl has to have silky smooth legs during the summer, and to help you out here is a great sale!
There is a fantastic deal on the Schick Intuition Razor or Razor Refills at Pick'n Save until August 9th. All varieties are on sale for only $1.99, which means that you could potentially save up to $7.26 on your razor. This includes the regular Intuition and the newer Intuition Plus. Fantastic!
There is a fantastic deal on the Schick Intuition Razor or Razor Refills at Pick'n Save until August 9th. All varieties are on sale for only $1.99, which means that you could potentially save up to $7.26 on your razor. This includes the regular Intuition and the newer Intuition Plus. Fantastic!
Gap & BR PROMOS
Banana Republic has a special right now for free shipping off an order of $125 or more. (Which is frighteningly easy to do on their website). Just put in coupon code BRFREE at checkout. Offer good until 10/28/06.
The Gap is offering free shipping on orders of $100 or more and free returns at your local Gap store. Offer is good on their website until 10/1/06. They also have 25% off jeans online and at Gap stores, which is a great way to stock up on their trouser jeans, which are a must have for an Apple Girl's wardrobe.
The Gap is offering free shipping on orders of $100 or more and free returns at your local Gap store. Offer is good on their website until 10/1/06. They also have 25% off jeans online and at Gap stores, which is a great way to stock up on their trouser jeans, which are a must have for an Apple Girl's wardrobe.
