Sunday, August 30, 2009

A new arrangement...

This weekend I went to H&M and found the perfect little faux fur vest. It's a short brown one. It was only for $19.99. I'm thinking of wearing it with a tier dress, black tights and tan booties. I wish I can post a picture on here but I couldn't get a good one out. So i just googled some pictures and basically, it would look like this:


Thursday, August 27, 2009

Gilt.com line up!

Thursday (today); Acne Jeans
Friday: D&G, Calvin Klein Collection
Sunday: Derek Lam
Tuesday: See by Chloe, Rachel Roy
Wed: Kate Spade

Strong Structured Shoulder

Hey ladies, remember back in the day when we were kids (hmm like in the 80's)? One of my favorite toys was actually my mother's shoulder pads. I remember purposely taking them out of her jackets and blouses and switching them around. Who would have known that 20 years later, the shoulder pad thing would come come back! I know a lot of stars are sporting it because they probably did as well when they were young! (think Kate Moss...she was probably in her teens the last time they were in style...) Here's a trendy pick that is still within budget. This great metallic H&M dress is soooo chic. I love the metallic details, the color combination, and the fit. And heck, wear it a few times for a season and you would have gotten your moneys worth! Anyways, check it out!


Image source: h&m.com

Nice to have items this fall...

BB Dakota faux fur vest $58...









http://www.chickdowntown.com/viewproduct.asp?ID=149212



Gap "always skinny" destructed skinny jeans














Ann Taylor Coat $250


Monday, August 17, 2009

Anna Sui For Target Hits Stores Sept 13th

Be on the lookout for Anna Sui's latest collaborations with Target. This line is completely Gossip Girl inspired. Here is a breakdown of what the line is comprised of:


1. Blair inspired - Chiffon, 3/4 sleeves, bows, cinched belt, black tights --- all finishing touches that Blair is known for. I think this is the cutest dress out of the whole collection. It definitely captured the essence of Blair's style: feminine, well-put-together, and flirty.










2. Serena inspired - halter, low neck line, playful - all embody the style that Serena brings. She is young, sexy, and trendy.











3. Jenny inspired: lines/shapes, girly, a little rocker-ish (though not completely reflected in this dress) are the defining features of Jenny Humphrey. Her style is my least favorite, might be because it looks a little young and lacks elegance. But it sure does fit her character.











4. Vannessa inspired: let me start off by saying, why is the minority in this show represented by "ethnic patterns" and "earthy tones". Now if it's anyone who can fight stereotype, it's gotta be Anna Sui. We've got a minority designer who actually
made it big in an industry where I'm sure is saturated with social barriers. (Though, I am happy to see minorities continuing to make a name for themselves in the fashion industry --- Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, and Opening Ceremony). Anyways back to the Vanessa inspired pieces...expect to see this color scheme throughout, if you like it then you are probably going to enjoy this sub-line.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Clarisonic sales on Gilt Group tmr at 9 a.m. PST

Created by the same company as the revolutionary Sonicare® toothbrush, Clarisonic® offers an unparalleled facial cleansing that regular soap and water cannot deliver. Using a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth skin, the Clarisonic® skincare system is proven to reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines, and improve overall skin tone and absorption. Recommended in Women’s Health and Allure, Clarisonic is distributed through leading dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, spas and retailers such as Sephora, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue.

source: gilt.com

***I've always wanted to buy one from Sephora (around $300) but it sounds too pricey. Anyways, I'm totally going to get my mouse ready tomorrow morning at 9am!*** Just think about it...$200 is like going to several sessions of a facial. Why not have your own handy dandy facial at your disposal?

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Gucci Outlet

WOW, our very first Gucci outlet in the bay area! The new Gucci outlet just opened in June, it's about 2 months old at the Nut Tree Outlets located in Vacaville. I went there this weekend, and boy, it sure was grandioso...They limit the number of people in the store so once it reaches the store "capacity", people have to wait in line outside. I waited in line and it was like 100 degrees + outside. I waited for about 20 mins and then finally was instructed by the security to go in. But it was WELL WORTH the wait (can we say shopaholic???) There were purses there starting from $300...ranging all the way up to the thousands. You can get a decent tote bag for about $400, a leather bag for about $700, and wallets for about $250. Let me stress again, DEFINITELY worth the 20 mins wait ;) So I came out with a lovely bag...and then life just got much better because now I have a cute purse that I didn't have to pay full price for. =)

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Discounted Designer Clothes

Though this does not measure up to gilt.com, theoutnet.com has some pretty neat deals. Check out hot deals at http://www.theoutnet.com. Up to 80% off.

sample designers:
- Marc by Marc Jacobs (gotta be first since he's my favorite hehe)
- 3.1 Phillip Lim
- Oliver Peoples
-Alice + Olivia
-Alexander McQueen
- Bally
- Burberry
- See by Chloe
- Temperley London
- Derek Lam

Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang is just a click away now! The designer recently debuted his new website. Happy shopping =)

Monday, August 3, 2009

Miley Cyrus and Max Azria

Don't even know how I came across this one...I am really not a fan of Miley Cyrus...Whatever it is, Max Azria has got some great credibility. But look at the actual items first, it should change your bias about this line! White chiffon top for only $12. It comes in royal blue, red, black, and dark blue. Pair it with these high waisted demin shorts, also $12.

image source: walmart.com