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Best of Cyber Monday 2009 Sales: Frye Boots, UGG Boots, and Linea Pelle Bags

by fh on November 29, 2009 · 1 comment

You over-powered the turkey, practiced self-control, and have been patiently holding out for Cyber Monday deals. We scouted the web to bring you the best of the best. Now it is action time, so roll up your sleeves and start navigating the web to the best sales:

1. Ebags - take 25% off any 1 item. Also, take 20% off + free shipping on orders over $100. Offer is good on Nov.30th only.

Linea Pelle Dylan Zip Tote - $349 (from $495). Available in multiple colors, this tote is the hottest purse this year. This is the best price we’ve seen for it anywhere on the web and it is bound to get snatched, so if you want it, don’t wait.

2. Gap, Athleta.com, Banana Republic,Piperlime, OldNavy.com- 20% off everything and free shipping. Enter Code MONDAY. Offer valid online only November 30, 2009, at 12 a.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. ET.

UGG Elsey Boot – Espresso -$189(from $300)

(Exclusions apply: not valid on Gap (PRODUCT) RED?, Converse®, Havaianas®, CharmIt!®, Junk Food?, Robeez®, Medela®, Stella McCartney for babyGap/GapKids. Not valid on Piperlime jewelry, Piperlime final sale items, Kate Spade, Frye and Brooks.).

3. ArdenB - get 30% off the entire site. Free shipping on all purchases over $15. This offer is good on Nov.3oth. This modern ruffle cardigan is $34(from $48)

4.Endless - Save $30 on your order. 11/30 only.

DV by Dolce Vita Women’s Wendall Boot - $55(from $144 with $30 off promo)
FRYE Women’s Cindy Pull On Boot – $178 (from $328)

5.ShopGoldyn-Cyber Monday Sale – 30% off non sale items, 50% off sale items. Use code: MONDAY.

Jersey and Faille Strapless Dress in Cranberry -$125 (from $449)

6. New York and Company – Take 50% off absolutely everything. Free shipping on any order, use code: 4134.

Ends 11/30.

Ruffle Top -$20(from $40)

More Sales:

Fashion:

7. Urban Outfitters - take 20% off orders of $100 or more. Use “GIFTED”. Free Shipping on orders of $150. Good though Dec. 15th.

8. Tory Burch -30% off orders over $300 with code: TURKEY30.

9. Bloomingdales – take $5o off $250 and save 50% to 60% on designer handbags. This offer is valid on Nov. 30th only.

10. Anne Klein - take 30% off all sale merchandise. Also, take 30% off all regular priced shoes at Anne Klein. Offer ends- Nov.30. Receive free shipping on all orders. (This perfect black dress is $62 from $148 and will work magic during holiday outings).

11.Overstock - is running many specials on clothing and shoes, including Miss Sixty Coats that start at $60, and MICHAEL by Michael Kors purses.

12.Emporio Armani’s -40% off and free shipping on all orders. Valid Nov. 30 only.

13.CalvinKlein - Spend $100 get $25 off. Ends 11.30.09

Bras & Panties:

14. Bare Necessities – lots of sales and free shipping with no minimum. On 11.30.09 only.

15. HerRoom- buy 1 get 2nd item at 60% off on their top brands. Good 11/24/09 through 11/30/09.

Beauty:

16.Sephora - 20% off Bare Escentuals Foundation Kits ($174 value). Was $60, now $48. Ends Dec. 1st. Also, 3 days only, get FREE Shipping on all orders. Enter code SHIP4FREE at checkout. Offer is valid November 28th through November 30th.

17. Beauty.com- get Designer bag filled with deluxe samples – $150 value – free with $100 purchase. While supplies last. Or use this link to get $10 off $60.

18. E.L.F- Get mineral make up at 70% off when you use code CM70MIN. This offer starts at 3 p.m. on 11/29 and expires 11/30.

Also, Cyber Monday is a great time to pick up UGGs on sale. Here is a round up on where to find them. And if all that online shopping leaves you in need of self nourishing, check out these organic lip balms to keep your lips hydrated through the winter.

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The Ultimate Fall 2009 Shopping and Trends Guide

by fh on August 10, 2009 · 2 comments

Fall09TrendsCollage Photo credit Style.com
The summer is flying by. It is already August, which means fall is quick approaching. Soon the warm days will give way to cool weather and you will be reaching for layered long sleeve shirts, leather jackets and trenches, wool pants and chunky cardigans to keep you cozy.

To approach the fall in style, it will help to get a head start on necessary items. I put together a comprehensive list of fall essentials. Cross reference it against the things you have in your closet and determine which items you need.

In the upcoming weeks, I will write an article about trends and “it” pieces for each clothing category. Hit the ground running by being prepare, eliminate worrying that comes with having to find something to wear last minute. From trends to essentials, I will cover multiple items.

Each and every item on the fall guide will get its own article in the upcoming weeks, this is a preview into what’s to come.

The Ultimate Fall Shopping Guide:

Tops – From casual basic tops to ruffled blouses to iridescent evening tops to luxurious cashmere sweaters; I will cover them all and show what the current trends are. Expect to see tops decorated with necklaces, constructed from opulent velvet, pleated, ruched, ruffled, and plaid. And let’s not forget the eye drawing sequence to bring back the disco era.

(I Cannot Do without) Jeans – Whether it is for a night out, a day of shopping, or a walk in a park with your tot, jeans are an unquestionable necessity.

This fall styles are fun, daring, and slightly rock-n-roll: after all so many designers have dipped into the 80s night life fashion to get inspiration. Numerous cuts, styles, and washes graced the online shelves. Expect an article that covers the vast range of jeans available this season, gets into the nitty gritty on how to pull off a few daring style(hint: skinny jeans).

Dresses – From informal to dolled up, from the girl next door to the sexy maven, we will showcase various dress styles that work for numerous occasions. Expect best style picks for every budget.

Accessories - from jewelry to scarves to hats, expect an article covering the season’s best investments pieces, steals, and accessories trends.

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Skirts – Rich fabrics such as velvet, figure flattering styles, ruched and ruffled detail make fall skirts an eye candy to look at.

Pants – I’ll cover casual to formal styles to wear during the day to the office and to take you into downtime, various cuts, and variety of styles that are in this season, including the daring leather pants.

Outerwear – Jackets are an undeniable must for fall. From trench coat to tailored outwear to motorcycle jackets, we will cover each style and gather options for each price category.

Cardigans - whether you need a little something that is lighter than a jacket to keep you cozy in the evening, warm in the office, or to simply add layers under the coat – cardigans are an essential. I will review various styles and present the prettiest picks.

(Stride in Style) Shoes, Boots, & Booties – runways were filled with over the knee boots and 4″ platforms. The key is to take the trend and usefully translate it to work with your lifestyle while still looking chic. Look out for some great footwear finds that work for numerous occasions day and night.

Shapewear – is a foundation for a well fitting outfit. It helps to even out those few imperfections that live mostly in our minds but enough so to make us self conscious. We’ll review the best shapewear on the market and list different options for various occasions and outfits.

Bras – with so many products being endlessly released on the market, how do you know if there isn’t a bra that works better than the one you’ve been buying over and over again for years? I’ll present newest and greatest “cleavage innovations” to enable you to find the best option.

Bags – Day or night, large or small, hobo or shoulder, black, grey, or multicolor? Whatever your bag preference is, you’ll find something to tickle you fancy from an array of fall handbag suggestions we are putting together.

This is a glimpse into the upcoming articles, each will contain lots of details, styles, and how-to-wear ideas. Stay tuned!

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Ben Sherman Sale – $10 Tees, $57 Trenches – 70% Off

by fh on August 7, 2009 · 0 comments

Ben Sherman clothing is superb quality. His Tees & Fashion Tops normally retail in $60 and $70 range. The trenches and coats are usually priced $300 (with fall quickly approaching this is a great time to pick up a jacket on the cheap).

So you can understand why we jumped with excitement when we found these amazing price cuts: from $10.20 for tees and $56 for coats.This sale is good through 08/09.

Here are a few styles we like:

Tees:
1. Wickham Tee – $12.50

2. Hanover Polo – $23.50

3. WestWay Tee – $10.20

Jackets:
1. Larkin Trench Jacket – $59.70 (70% off from $199)

2. Eames Jacket – 89.70 (70% off from $299)

3. Portobello Jacket – $59.70 (70% off $299)

More Sales:
1. Piperlime’s 2 Day Secret Sale. Great summer styles are now under $30! Get free shipping too. Ends 8/8/09.
2. Athleta’s End of Summer Sale – Save up to 70% off on select items. Ends 8/18/09.
3. Lord and Taylor Final Sale – Take 15% off regular, sale, items and 20% off clearance using code LASTCHANCE

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Best Street Fashion – Around The Globe – Paris, London, Moscow, Talinn

by fh on March 23, 2009 · 0 comments

Here are some Street Styles photos taken around the world. The goal is to get your stylish, creative, and “Out of the Box” juices flowing and add a dash of inspiration to your day. These photos are of real people and were taken in London, Paris, Moscow, Helsinki, Paris, Talinn, Melbourne and Buenos Aires.

From vintage to modern, from luxurious to inexpensive, from trendy to classy, these styles show that there are no limits to creativity and variety. And that there is no single standard of dressing or fashion norm.

These 3 photos are curtesy of The Sartorialist and were taken in Moscow.

5 Pictures below are curtesy of StreetPeeper and were taken in Paris, London, Buenes Aeros, Talinn, and Melbourne.

3 Pictures below are curtesy of Hel-Looks and are taken in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.

Interested in seeing street fashion from Tokyo, Japan? Check out Style-Arena for some great photos.

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The Find: BCBG Max Azria Gianni Platform Sandals on Sale

by fh on March 13, 2009 · 0 comments

sandal 2009 Spring Collection Runway was filled with gorgeous, sexy shoes. (Here are more details on this spring’s shoe trends). Filled with glamor and sexiness, the Hippo especially loved that platform & strappy styles that dominated the runway.

Gianni by BCBG Max Azria is one gorgeous find (finally on sale) that en-capsule spring platform, strappy, and sexy trends all in one sandal.

(BCBG Max Azria is the more expensive & higher quality line of BCBG ). Gianni platform sandal will work equally well with a dress or a pair of jeans to create a more casual & chic look. Hippo has been eyeing this shoe for a while.

Available at Endless and Zappos. Free Shipping & Returns at both online stores.

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Top 10 Best Fashion Blogs

by fh on January 30, 2009 · 17 comments

thecherryblossomgirl Image by The Cherry Blossom Girl

Numerous blogs are being created every single minute. The bloghosphere is measured in millions and growing. Estimated 10% of these blogs are fashion related, but who has the time to search through them and differentiate the good from the bad? We know you don’t.

The best fashion blogs are:

1. Fashionista.com

Created by Elizabeth Spiers (Gawker founder), the site is written in humorous and catchy language. The posts contain fashion news, splurge & steals styles, of-the-moment designers, and juicy industry gossip.

2 Fashion Hippo – slightly biased? Humor aside, Fashion Hippo finds the best deals & steals, provides style tips, and enhances online shopping experience by finding the best options within each category: apparel, footwear, beauty, and skin care. Search endlessly no more! Check out “It Things” Shopping Guides for best jeans, skirts, dresses, handbags, tops, and shapewear of the season!

3.The Sartorialist

This is a street fashion blog created by a former high end fashion buyer turned photographer, Scott Schuman. Scott took interest in photography, hit the streets, and photographed catchy styles on New Yorkers.

Scott’s photos are interesting, and commentary is entertaining, so much that his blog became highly successful.

Scott now travels and documents fashion through photography in different parts of the world: Milan, Moscow, London. He has an eye for interesting style and takes photos that tell a story. His blog draws enormous amount of comments and became such success that he now writes a column for GQ and guest blogs on Style.com.

4.The Cherry Blossom Girl

This blog is created by a young French fashion designer named Alix. It is a combination of art and fashion photography, with the blog’s creator modeling in most of the photos.

The blog is the most creative personal fashion diary. It showcases the apparel and accessories that Cherry Blossom Girl owns. Alix presents images and ideas from an interesting angle, showing the world she lives in as beautiful and enchanted.

5.Frugal-Fashionista

Looking to dress like a celebrity for less? This blog is what you are looking for. Each post features a celebrity look, then recreates each outfit piece by piece at a fraction of a price. Links are provided suggesting where to purchase each item. Each piece ranges from $20 to $50.

6.Omiru

Omiru posts outfits and looks suggestions for real people at affordable prices. Most of the styles featured can be worn daily and affordable to most. The outfits are created in Polyvore. Links are provided to where each item can be purchased.

7.Manolo the Shoe Blogger

This is one of the first shoe blogs created in 2004. Manolo posts in third person and is very clear about the fact that he is not affiliated with Manolo Blahnik. Manolo’s posts are satirical and a balanced combination of humor, celebrity, and fashion.

Due to the light style and entertaining posts this blog was mentioned many times in the print (such as New York Magazine) and media.

Manolo now has a weekly column in the Express a Washington Post Publication.

Manolo’s Shoe Blog is believed to be the most profitable independent fashion blog, “rumored to be [earning] around $700,000 a year” by 2006. Manolo has confirmed he earns a six-figure salary through blogging.

8. GoFugYourself

Heather and Jessica from Go Fug Yourself write humorous posts about celebrity and fashion.

Their blog has such a large following that they were recently invited to cover Fashion Week for New York Magazine.

9.Jezebel

Created in 2007 as one of the famous Gawker media blogs, this blog covers celeb, sex, and fashion for women.

10. Fashion Toast

The blog features daring styles of the blog creator. While most of these styles are mostly targeted at under 30(way under), I like to look at it to draw inspiration.

Some of the styles reminds of the looks I wanted to try, but didn’t get a chance. It inspires me to be more daring and creative with my current looks (although much more polished). Sometimes it takes a complete opposite force to move our style into a new direction.

Take a look at the significant number of comments this blog draws after each post.

Happy Browsing!

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