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December 4, 2009

8 Under $20: Alloy

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From our friends at CollegeCandy.com:

I’ll be honest: I always thought Alloy was for the 12-17 age group, but then I started flipping through their merchandise and realized that they have a ton of cute stuff for us more sophisticated ladies. I mean, how could you not love this dress!?

Their regularly priced stuff is already reasonably priced, but they have a huge sale/clearance section that is even better. Another bonus: they have a wide range of sizes from petites up to plus-size so it’s a great option for you skinny minnies and us curvier gals.  Here are a few of my favorite things (besides raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, of course)…

It’s always good to have some casual cold-weather options besides jeans and what could be better than a hot pair of skinny cords? They come in a bunch of great colors and will look perfect tucked into a pair of boots (cozy Uggs, anyone?) with a sweater for class.

And while we’re talking pants, let’s discuss the cuteness that is a pair of wide-legs. They are the perfect dress-up jean. You can tuck anything into these (a loose fitting top, a white tee, a sexy cami) and you’ll look instantly glamorous.

It’s no secret that I’m a total shoe whore and am especially a sucker for shoes that stand out. These heels are super sexy and the tribal-y print will totally make your oufit. Just imagine how hot, hot, hot they’d look with a sexy LBD. Rawr.

I adore the girly ruffles on this shirt-dress and I’m in love with the idea of pairing it with some textured tights and boots for winter.

I heart BF cardis, especially when they’re in a fantastic jewel tone like teal. Wear it with a tee and jeans for class, or wear it open over an LBD for a chilly winter night out.

I know, I know; it’s December 1st… a bathing suit?!?  But hey, you can start planning for spring break (or the hot tub at that ski chalet) or just buy this totally darling bikini as motivation to work off all those holiday treats and cocktails.

This bag is a great everyday tote, but also folds over to become more compact for a night out.  And white?  No problem! Winter white is gorg.

This top is perfect for holiday parties: it’s festive, it will flaunt your cleavage, but the pleating and loose torso will help hide any tummy you may get from a few too many Christmas cookies.

December 3, 2009

My New “It” Bag — The Bethany Stud Satchel from Handbag Heaven

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redbagI’m pretty picky when it comes to my handbag, and will admit that I have a lot of  requirements and expecations out of my handbags. For one, they must be fashionable, but also functional in a variety of settings, large enough to carry a water bottle, pair of flats and WWD (in addition to several other toiletries), an ‘easy access’ pouch for my Blackberry, and able to withstand heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow without thoroughly soaking through. With this in mind, I was given the opportunity to try out my bag of choice from Handbag Heaven, and settled on the Bethany Stud Satchel in Red, $53.51.

Although I liked a lot of the satchels available, some resembling designer bags such as Hermes, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, and Burberry, most right around or under $50, the Bethany in red was inherently my style. And it shows; I’ve worn it to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, as well as several press preview events and out for cocktails and brunch, and got an unbelievable amount of unsolicited comments about how cute the bag is and demanding to know where I got it. If you’ve got a thing for hardware and chic bags that cost what they should (like me), check out the site and in particular this Ramsay Rock Tote. Plus, there is currently a promotion for 15% off, and free shipping for orders over $50 — just in time for holiday gift giving!  You can also follow them on twitter or via the Handbag Heaven Blog for the latest in bag trends, tips, and styles.

December 2, 2009

QVC.com: Designers, Deals, & Now Isaac Mizrahi!

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I used to laugh when my Aunt would talk about her late night purchases on QVC,  as I couldn’t relate to buying products in that manner, however, once the orginally TV-based brand hit the web, I was intrigued, and realized that I was surfing the site late night as well! My interest increased lately, when QVC teamed up with Isaac Mizrahi to sell his collection, and once I checked the list of designers offered on QVC.com, I realized that the multimedia retailer has become much more akin to a specialty department store, with a constant flow of great deals and promotions. I recently tried out a few products from QVC, and really there is no difference in quality than what I would expect from buying the items at a boutique, except, perhaps the price is way better!

Although Isaac Mizrahi doesn’t debut on QVC until December 4th, you can get your fashion fix for less a lot sooner! Check out our favorite brands on QVC:

Maxx New York Handbags

BCBGeneration

Spanx Hosiery

Chloe Dao

Edition by Erin Fetherston

Rachel Zoe

Viv by Vivienne Tam

View by Walter

Aerosoles

B. Makowsky

Kiehl’s

Laura Mercier

December 1, 2009

You Deserve to be Plush this Winter!

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I love leggings and wearing cute flats, but in the brutal, insanely chilly NYC winters sometimes it seems nearly impossible to stay warm and chic, and I admit that sometimes I’ve succumbed to being less fashionable than I would like, just to stay warm. There is hope, however: I recently tried out a new collection of fleece-lined products called Plush, a collection that includes leggings, tights, knee-high, thigh highs, all with a thin fleece lining. I tried knee highs (the packaging is made of partially recycled paper, btw) on one of the coldest days of the year, and couldn’t stop talking about the results! Looking at them, you can’t tell they are any thicker than regular knee highs, yet the difference is immediately felt once you venture outside. Although they were a little thicker in the foot area, I still managed to easily slip on my open-toed patent leather heels, and off I went! Priced from $22-$70, the items at Plush can easily be worth the invest, and I have a feeling you won’t be able to wash the items fast enough for the amount you’ll be wearing them! So long, paper-thin leggings!

-Julia DiNardo

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