Archive for Our Favorite Sites
August 7, 2008 at 1:58 pm · Filed under Our Favorite Sites
Flock is introducing Flock-The Gloss, the newest edition of their super-browser catering to fashion addicts and style devotees needing to be tuned in to the latest trends and who’s wearing what. If your Us Weekly subscription has you going through withdraws the remaining 6 days of the week, then Flock-The Gloss is for you!
Basically, what Flock-The Gloss has done is gather and group all the celebrity, fashion, and lifestyle content into one a simple, easy to navigate and (dare we say) delicious pink interface, available in a ready-to-go downloadable package. Perfect for those of us who want to be on top of what’s happening, but don’t want to spend time searching for it!
Bundled in their content section, you’ll find categorized folders bookmarked with popular sources for fashion and beauty, celebrity gossip, lifestyle, magazines, and online shopping. This is all while keeping plugged into email and social networking sites in the same interface.
Just be warned: Flock-The Gloss is not for the easily-overwhelmed! There’s tons of fab content - maybe too much - and with an interface evoking a Peptobismol eruption even the most avid early adapter will want have her am java before tuning in.
August 2, 2008 at 8:40 pm · Filed under Labels We Love, Our Favorite Sites
J. Crew has just unveiled the first offerings of it’s Fall 2008 line, and with punches of color and unexpected texture the array is a total delight. The yummy palette blends fall brights - think burnt yellow and orange - with vintage-inspired neutrals and the occasional leopard print or painterly pattern. Never one to shy away from texture, J. Crew’s Fall 2008 collection artfully blends in hits of thick tweeds, rich velvets, and worn corduroy with patent accents on heels and boots. The resulting eclectic menagerie manages to merge Downtown cool with Uptown elegance in a way that hints of a refreshingly youthful Parisienne. And although I’m in no hurry to bid Summer farewell, the taste of delightful Winter pieces to come (bottom set) has me wishing for snow… well almost! Note: I almost always opt for online shopping over in-store - I loathe fitting rooms - however if you’re planning to shop JCrew.com then be warned, as the is experiencing some issues with their new website.
Pique Andrea Jacket in Honey Glaze (top left, $230); Serengeti Tank (top right, $98); Fabienne High-Heel Boot in Camel (bottom left, $398); Stretch Vintage Matchstick Cord in Faded Cement (bottom right, $79.50)
January 3, 2008 at 10:21 pm · Filed under Our Favorite Sites
This Brit-based website stocks trendy apparel, shoes and accessories for fashion savvy men and women - think Urban Outfitters but with dressier finds. ASOS got its start offering replicas of celebrity fashions at affordable prices - hence the As Seen On Stars acronym - but has since expanded to carry a wide range of reasonably-priced styles. Their stock of fun cocktail dresses for under $100 is impressive, with masses of jewelry, shoes, and accessories to complete your look - we went with their Satin Bow Shift Dress ($79.84) paired with the Patent Mary Jane Platform ($68.43), Multi Finish Pyramid Stud Bangle ($11.41), and Birdy Num Num Snake Shopper/Clutch ($273.72). Because of its UK homebase, ASOS carries some edgier styles than you’d find at most American fashion-for-the-masses houses, like Forever 21, and their quality is consistently high. Check out their Premium Collection pages for higher end stock from the likes of Chloe, Manoush, and Cheap Monday. Buyers should beware that US brands on this site cost about 40% more due to export tariffs, so if it’s T Bags or Rock & Republic you’re after stick with domestic stockers unless you really can’t find it anywhere else. Other not-to-be-missed site features include their Beauty section and Sale Shop, and shop soon to save up to 75% in their post-Christmas blowout sale. If your New Year’s Resolution is to go out more - we know ours is - then this is the site for you!
December 29, 2007 at 9:32 pm · Filed under Deals, Our Favorite Sites
Receive a 25% discount on everything (yes, including sale items!) at La Redoute by entering promotional code “LRSPECIAL25″ at checkout. The French-based ubercatalog is a truly great resource for chic wardrobe staples, like cozy knits, ballet flats, and suiting separates. We’ve stocked up on their Silk and Angora Cardigan (now on sale for $24.99, and order one size up to go for the grandpa-sweater trend) and Ankle Tie Heels ($79.99), which look great over tights. Despite a soaring Euro, La Redoute manages to keep their prices very reasonable (tops range from $19.99 to $39.99, shoes start at $29.99), and their items are of much better quality than the American bargain-couture fashion houses, like Forever 21. Shop soon (this offer expires January 1) and get the added bonus of hitting their big post-Christmas sale. Now you can relish in the best of Parisian affordable fashion from the comforts of your own home, tres chic!
December 26, 2007 at 9:26 pm · Filed under Labels We Love, Our Favorite Sites
Calling all aspiring fashion designers: Unleash your inner Karl Lagerfeld - or maybe you’re more of a Stella McCartney - with Steve Madden’s new Design Your Own Collection. Choose from 45 shoe and handbag designs ranging from peep toe pumps to ballet flats to cozy boots. Then you get to select from a huge variety of colors and fabrics ranging from animal prints, metallic leathers and bright patents to customize different aspects of your shoe or bag. Prices are totally reasonable - hey, each one is an original work of art, right? - ranging from $89.95 to $149.95. Our favorite styles are (clockwise, from top left) the Adict Boot ($149.95), Peepme Bootie ($169.95), Gazebo Peep Toe ($89.95), and Kelsi Flats ($69.95). The combinations are almost endless, and we had so much fun coming up with different incarnations! The Design Your Own Collection is available exclusively at Stevemadden.com. Added bonus: Get 15% off your next Stevemadden.com purchase when you join their mailing list.
December 24, 2007 at 1:03 pm · Filed under Our Favorite Sites
Lauriesolet.com is one of our fave online boutiques with a truly dreamworthy selection of eye-catching jewelry. Baubles range from trendy stacked bangles to evening ready chandelier earrings and statement-making neckpieces. Adding textured bracelets (like the Kevia Pounded Finish Bangle in Rose Gold, bottom right, $55 each) or an unusual ring (go for the Kevia Snake Ring, center right, $99) can up the interest of any outfit. Or to really grab the spotlight, try pairing a large gold or gemstone necklace - we like the Kuumba Olive Leaf Lariat (top right, on sale for $105) and Gerard Yosca Faceted Square Cascade Necklace (bottom left, $340) - with a simple sheath dress or a decolletage baring top. Need something to wear with those fab Kimberly Faith Single Chain Hoops (top left, $120)? You’re in luck! Besides their impressive selection of jewelry, Laurie Solet also stocks apparel from some of our favorite labels, including Mike & Chris, Rebecca Taylor, and Ella Moss. And shop soon to hit their Before & After Holiday Sale and save 25% of hundreds of great pieces. As Laurie Solet shows, jewelry is no longered relegated to “accessory” status and allowing the right piece to take center stage can make a memorable statement for day or evening.
December 15, 2007 at 3:50 pm · Filed under Deals, Our Favorite Sites
Enter promotional code “THEBEST” at checkout and receive a 20% discount on everything at this super fun site through December 22nd! Why do we love Shopintuition? To start with, they have a truly fab selection of hip sportswear and denim (we love their Norma Kamali Graphic Print Mock Turtleneck Dress, $260). Even better, Shopintuition is loaded will cool accessories (think belts, oversized earrings, and eyecatching handbags - like the Patent Envelope Clutch for only $60), and they seem to be the only place online where we can find the coveted Spanx line of tights and leggings. Prices range from truly affordable to splurge-deserving, and don’t miss their As Seen In… section for loads designer goods available here that have been spotlighted in the pages of InStyle, Lucky, and Us Weekly!
December 14, 2007 at 12:44 pm · Filed under Deals, Our Favorite Sites
Receive a 25% discount off everything at Shopepic.comthrough December 24th with coupon code “lastminute”. Shopepic has a fabulous selection of apparel and accessories from casual contemporary designers like Ella Moss, Morphine Generation, and LaRok. Our favorites are the Moschino Wool Slim Fit Trouser ($337), Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent’s Halter Top in Dark Teal ($220), and Gorjana’s Leaf Earrings ($101). Their denim bar is also stocked with our favorites from True Religion, 7 for All Mankind, and Hudson. And don’t forget to check out their guy’s section - ’tis the season of giving, after all - where you’ll find great additions to your man’s wardrobe from labels like Project E polos and accessories from Diesel and Griffin.
December 13, 2007 at 7:37 pm · Filed under Deals, Our Favorite Sites
Receive a 20% discount on all dresses at Shopbop.com by entering coupon code “DRESSCODE” at checkout. Shopbop is the gold standard of online shopping, with a huge selection of labels (think Alice+Olivia, VPL, Jill Stuart, and literally hundreds more) and even a stock of exclusives from designers like Rachel Pally and Kate Spade that you can’t find anywhere else. Some of our favorite finds are the adamplus eve Tank Dress in Gold ($695) and the Vince Bubble Sleeve Top in Twilight (220). In addition to their fabulous closet of items, Shopbop.com is also packed with loads of great features including fantastic LookBook and Trends sections, and even a Designer Boutique for you spendy gals. And did we mention Free Shipping to the Continental US? So if you’ve been putting off getting that gorgeous Holiday Party dress then you’re in luck, just act fast because Shopbop coupons are far and few between and this deal is only through Tuesday December 18.
December 10, 2007 at 12:59 pm · Filed under Deals, Our Favorite Sites
For today only get a 10% discount off everything on the Bluefly.com website. That includes Womens and Mens Apparel, Shoes, Accessories, as well as Home items. No promotional code needed! And Bluefly is also offering Free Shipping on orders over $100! But shop fast, because this deal is for today only!
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