Thursday, April 15, 2010

Sale Alert: Lee Angel Sample Sale


Lee Angel, fantastic jewelry designer if you didn't know, is offering 75% off on their sought after accessories and are giving quick-fingered shoppers a chance to own a head-turner from their $5 fashion bin. Today from 11AM to 7PM and tomorrow from 10AM to 5PM at 524 Broadway, 6th FL (at Spring Street). They had me at $5 fashion bin...

Sale Alert: Ann Taylor Loft 40% Off Clearance

Here are some of my picks (other than the necklaces below) Get them while you can, the selection is limited...

ann taylor loft clearance finds

An Affordable Statement Necklace - Part 2

Ann Taylor Loft is having an amazing sale right now... additional 40% off the already reduced clearance prices. Among the plethora of items they have for sale are these necklaces below. While they originally retailed for around $50 each and are now about $15 so I would get on that before they sell out!

affordable statement necklaces

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Sale Alert: UO $5 Sale

It only happens a few times a year but, Urban Outfitters is having their big $5 sale. You can save yourself the trouble of having to deal with all the hipsters and shop it online. Here are a just a FEW of my picks. Remember sizing and selection are already limited so if you see something you like grab it now.

Friday, April 09, 2010

Smooth Sailing

While we are talking about swim season here's a tip on how to save money (and the environment) by making your own shaving cream!

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon sunflower oil
1/4 cup unscented glycerin soap
Double broiler
A cup or mug

In your double boiler, melt chunks of the glycerin soap. Stir in the sunflower oil. Move the mixture into a mug as soon as all of the glycerin chunks are melted. The “cream” will set quickly. When you’re ready to shave, simply work water against the soap until a lather builds and apply.

Not My Favorite Thing

Swimsuit season is upon us and I could not be more unhappy... I LOVE the warm weather but, there is something about putting on next to nothing and walking around that makes me less than happy. Maybe it's that fact that it's socially unacceptable to wear such little clothes in most other day to day activities so I'm not used to it? I'll keep working on the reason but, I think I found a great swimsuit option which makes me much less unhappy about the whole prospect. The ShapeFX All-Over Control (because that's what I need) Bandeau Suit.


It has a power-mesh lining controls all over, the shirred overlay slims and defines torso, and the sweetheart neckline emphasizes bust! I'm not a giant fan of the color but, peridot is my birthstone.... If you are going to go for it I recommend sizing appropriately or up because the power-mesh lining is no joke. I bought a dress from them that was on the smaller side of things and I swear I thought I was going to suffocate. Right now this (and most other) suits on the site are less expensive then they would normally be because they are doing a preseason sale so if you are interested I would pick it up. Take the plunge...

Hair Saver

I have pretty difficult hair to deal with... I know everyone says that but, seriously it is. I have relatively thick hair which used to be down to my mid back and very curly but, had recently been cropped short to my chin and straightened. Either way it is somewhat dry and frizzy and for the better portion of my life I have tried product after product to make it more soft, shiny, and generally manageable. For a while it was Sebastian Laminates Drops and Detangling Milk but, those became unavailable in stores and I was again stuck searching for a way to deal with my hair.

The end of my quest came to me as a free sample with an order from Sephora: Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment! My hair had been a bit brittle since the Keratin and no matter what I put in it vaguely resembled straw so when I read that I could use this product as an overnight deep conditioning treatment I gave it a whirl and I was hooked!! My hair went from brittle and dry to shiny, soft, and smooth and we've been together ever since. You can also use Ojon as a leave in conditioner and to tame loose fly aways. I will warn you it has an odd smell like chocolate and something else weird but, you won't notice it once it's in your hair.

I recommend if you're going to try it out get the smaller size because you really don't need much to achieve the kind of amazing results I'm talking about. I picked it up from Sephora about a year ago and am still using the same one. So on top of being effective and amazing it's economical too! If you're feeling really adventurous you can try their full line of products. I have been toying the idea of the dry shampoo. If I pick it up I will let you know how it turns out...

Thursday, April 08, 2010

Zac Posen for Target Pop-Up Shop

Che Target has everything a girl could want right now including a new capsule collection with Zac Posen launching nationwide on April 25th. Luckily for the people living in NYC they will have 24 hours to shop the collection 10 days early (April 15th @ 11pm - April 16th @ 11pm) at a pop up shop located at 481 8th Avenue (at 34th Street) The whole 24 hours thing is definately a first... The event will channel the ambiance of a party, with the temporary shop offering the entire collection not just certain pieces like past shops. I know that certain sizes will sell out quickly, so if you see something you want in the lookbook stay up late or get up early to indulge!


Capsule Collection: Eugenia Kim for Target

We have talked about my love of Eugenia Kim (and hats in general) before. I am so excited about her collection for Target which will hit stores April 18th (the same day as Cynthia Vincent) and start at around $16.99! That is a drop in the bucket compared to her full price line and even the one she did with Urban Outfitter. For a look at the whole collection click here...


Clearance Find

When I am bored I love to peruse the clearance sections at my fav stores online. If you have been perusing past entries or checking out 260 Days, No Repeats you would almost instantly realize that one of them is Target! While checking out the clearance dress section I came across this one which I have instantly fallen in love with both for it's style and it's price. It's definitely not summery but, for $13.98 I wouldn't mind sticking it into my closet until next year's chilly seasons!



Monday, April 05, 2010

Sneak Peek: Foley & Corrina Handbags 2010


When I got a glimpse of the Fall 2010 collection I could not help but, be drawn twoards this bag. It still has the classic shape of the mid city tote but, the attitude of a total bad %&^. A defintine want when the season comes to pass but, for now I am enjoying this gorgeous warm weather!

Sunday, April 04, 2010

Friday, April 02, 2010

Capsule Collection: Cynthia Vincent for Target


Since the weather is getting warmer I'm super excited to bust all my strappy warm weather shoes out from hiding and celebrate the season change! In my opinion this is the perfect time for the new Cynthia Vincent for Target capsule collection. Among her many accolades, Cynthia Vincent is the designer behind one of last summer's "it" shoe, the towering, zip-front Luella wedge sandal. It has staying power for sure because the Luella is destined to be super hot this summer, too, for it's leg-lengthening, wear-with-everything brilliance. For those of us who can't drop $400 or more on the Luella, we'll be able to get our hands on Target's version for just $29.99 come April 18th. For a look at the whole collection click here.

Thursday, April 01, 2010

260 Days, No Repeats

I have started a second blog called 260 Days, No Repeats. Don't worry I'm not abandoing you! I will still be posting the deals and steals that I find but, will also be talking about something slightly more practical. Because I have a pretty ridiculous amount of clothes, shoes, and accessories and I really need to put them all to good use. My goal with this is not to show off how much clothes I have or even that I can put a stylish outfit together. It is simply to show myself and others that you can make great things with what you already have not just "make-do" You don't have to go to the store and buy a whole new outfit for an event (even though that is fun) you might be able to find a dress in your closet with the tags still on it (yes, that has happened to me). And for all those times that you throw up you hands and say, "I have nothing to wear!!" I want to show that you probably do have something you haven't seen all the potential in the things you already own. Another thing that I want to show myself, and I suppose everyone could learn from it, is the use-value of my clothes (ex: basic black ballet flats that cost $12.99 are much more valuable than a prom dress that costs $199.99) I can agree that there are basic pieces that should be of higher quality because you will wear them more but, the trendy stuff that you could pay a fortune store in designer boutiques is better purchased somewhere like Target because it will be out of style next season.

Please check that and see how my experiment/challenge is going!!!!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

In Stores Today: H&M Garden Collection



Just a reminder that The Garden Collection by H&M (the company's first fully-sustainable line) officially launches TODAY in H&M stores nationwide. This is under H&M's first collection made entirely from environmentally adapted materials (including organic cotton, organic linen and recycled polyester), and is made up of 80 items and 10 accessories all under $60. I am definitely tgoing to try to check it our after work. I think these pieces below are my favs. Can we say Easter Sunday with that dress? I think so... If you want to check out more pieces click here for the full look book.


Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Bad *&^ Bag

Serious hardware has been a major trend and I'm loving the Mary Kate Studded Messenger Bag, I came across that has TONS of it. It's perfect for both the past fall/winter and upcoming spring/summer seasons, heartily decked out with a bevy of hardware and in the latest style, messenger! What else is great about it? Well... it's huge, it zips closed, it's not too pricey for all the wear you'll get out of it and it doesn't weigh a ton even with all that hardcore hardware. Right now thank to the ladies at Fashion Pulse Daily everything (including this fab bag) on the site is 20% off with the code PULSE20 but it expires in a week (3/29/10 to be exact) so just do it!

Success!!

This weekend I went shopping with a friend to find her the perfect dress for a night out in NYC you know: drinks, dinner at Mesa Grill, dancing after... the whole nine. We went from store to store unable to find anything that would suit the bill when really we should have just hit up one of our favorite places to shop, Nordstrom Rack, in the first place.

While she found a bunch of awesome and budget dress possibilities I wandered around looking for something for myself and came across a whole bunch of racks with trouser jeans!! I know, I couldn't believe it either. While the brand (Not Your Daughter's Jeans) was not what I had originally envisioned they are a great wash, decent fit (although a higher rise than I'm used to) and almost $70.00 off the original retail!!! How could I turn that down especially when my boyfriend was footing the bill?

If you are searching for trouser jeans and are not near the Nordstrom Rack in White Plains (where there are still tons of awesome jeans) like I was you can check out an alternative that I was seriously considering but, had not a chance to try on. These Trouser Dark Wash Jeans from Banana Republic are also a good fit but, unfortunately carry a hefty price tag. I'm glad I was able to avoid it this time but, since it's what I wanted I probably would have paid it... they are spot on.


Spanx for Men?!?

I love Spanx I mean what woman who doesn’t like seamless shapewear that hides their tummy? The new new Spanx swimwear, is pretty hot so since they are on a roll Spanx has announced they’re coming out with Spanx for Men! What do you think, would your guy try Manx? Be honest! Until we've unraveled that mystery check out the styles they are offering.


Payless, Get More

While flipping through the March issue of Vouge I came across some amazingly fierce Alice and Olivia sandals that I am in love with. Unfourtunately, I have no immediate need for them so I'm hoping against hope that my size will be there when the price on the black ones drops. However, that is unlikely since there are limited quantities available. So, get them while you can but, stay away from the 9.5's...

Alice and Olivia for Payless

Cookie Craziness

I was wandering around the grocery store the other day looking for lady fingers to make a homemade tiramisu to no avail! Apparently they only exist in Italian bakeries and I had to settle for coffee soaked madelines but, I digress. While perusing the cookie aisle I came across these crazy designer Animal Crackers. Yes, you read right animal crackers in my soup, monkeys and rabbits... and Lily Pulitzer. Kids grow up so quickly! I wonder what's next...