Spotted this McQ Striped Silk-blend Dress in my Salemail this morning and instantly fell in love. The classy gray and white stripes combined with the asymmetrical cut make for a unique and all-around gorgeous dress! Can easily transition from fall to spring and is perfect for any dress-up occasion. Plus, at 50% off this deal is pretty tough to beat…
McQ Striped silk-blend dress Original Price $620 Now $310
With the Red Carpet starting in an hour, fans everywhere are wondering who will look fabulous in what. Beyond predicting which flicks and actors/actresses will take home statues, it’s fun to guess what styles will abound. Here are a few predictions on our end of fashion that we’ll be seeing strut the red carpet. Excited to see how close we are to reality…will we be accurate?!
Oscar Style Predictions:
* Color of the year will be champagne/neutral full-length gowns
* Bold jewel colors, like teal, royal blue, and fuschia will also be popular choices
* Low back styles will replace one-shoulder looks that donned awards ceremonies this past year
* At least a few of the starlets will wear basic sleek ponytails
* Gold and rose-gold toned jewelry will be most common
* Jewel-encrusted (read: diamonds) stilettos will be seen on at least a few of the women
* For the men, long ties will be more popular than in past ceremonies, replacing the traditional bow-tie
Designer jeans for under $100 can be hard to come by! So I was excited to see these Paper Denim women’s bootcut jeans on sale for $63.99 (regular $175) in Salemail today.
Get ‘em while you can! Waist sizes 25-30 are still available!
Paper Denim & Cloth ‘Bridgette’ Bootcut jeans
Regular $175, Sale $63.99
If you’ve been looking for some cheap sueded pumps with a chunky heel, look no further! At nearly 80% off, these Deena & Ozzy Essential Heels are only $9.99! Buy these fun heels without feeling guilty if you don’t wear them all the time, but I don’t think that will be the case. These heels are too versatile not to! Wear them to work or a night out on the town, and feel good that you look cute and got a great deal on them!
Deena & Ozzy Essential Heel, Original Price: $48, Now: $9.99
Passion For Pretty is here to dish on her love for fashion and share with us a few of her top wardrobe picks for spring! Be sure to check out her fabulously over the top blog for fashion, beauty, and celebrity gossip enthusiasts to manifest their obsessions.
I have a passion for all things pretty. I LIVE for moments to garnish my body in fabulous high/low finds, nothing puts a pep in my step like an haute ensemble – shoes, outfit, and accessories (yes, including makeup)! I feel invincible when I am in love with my look, sashaying through the world and stopping traffic as I go. I love the power of fashion…am I the only one obsessed? *blink* If not, equally minded fashion and beauty enthusiasts can get a quick fix at Passion for Pretty.
I am uber excited every year as March approaches; I can start to feel spring in the air! I begin my finding pieces that bridge the gap between the two seasons and build up my wardrobe from there. Above are 3 pieces (selected separately, not as an outfit) chosen from my closets that have made my “spring cut”:
1. Statement pieces are the easiest way to glam up an outfit. A chunky bangle, eye-catching earrings, a stunning cocktail ring; whatever your poison, go hard! This bracelet, ring, and earring trio is from Lia Sophia.
2. LBD, period. I love this Cap Sleeve Control Dress, $69-$79, by Shape FX! (it’s currently in the cleaners) The flattering neckline, simple cut, built-in mesh power slip (get excited), and silicone gripper hem to prevent ride-up. The simplicity of the LBD allows me to create unlimited looks based on my shoe/accessory selections.
3. A multi-seasonal shoe is the best shoe! My Finsbury Mary Janes by L.A.M.B. work well with tights in the winter and I am looking forward to pairing them with nude fishnets for the spring or a straight leg pant.
Now on the count of 3, go see what makes your “spring cut”. 1, 2, 3…….
Smooches & Quick Claps
*image from ShapeFX
We could go on for days with reasons why we love Kelly Ripa. She’s funny, charming, intelligent, and oh SO stylish. Which is why we were thrilled to find the shirt she wore on Monday’s Live with Regis & Kelly in our Salemails this morning!
This adorable Marc by Marc Jacobs Silk Cherry Blossom Jacquard Top is 40% off at Bloomingdales!
Original price: $198, Now: $118
So not only is the top Kelly-worthy, but this deal is just too good to pass up! Snag one for yourself before it’s too late…
Happy Shopping!
It doesn’t even matter what top you wear – throw on this skirt and you’re ready to party. The colors and chunky sequins are gorgeous, and the elastic waistband is both forgiving and flattering. Not to mention it’s 60% off.
LaROK – there is no question you make a mean, mean mini…
LaROK Ombre Sequins Skirt, Reg: $288, Now: $115.20
What’s better than a Zac Posen outfit? You may be answering “nothing” to this question in your head…
It’s true – there are very few things that have equivalent impact in the fashion world. Only problem is Zac’s creations typically range around $1000 and up (way up). Until now! Introducing Z Spoke – a sporty and affordable line designed by Mr. Posen himself, which is being sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue. The best part? Prices start at just $78!
Here are a few looks we’re loving from the collection:
From Left: Crocheted Sweater with Poplin Tie-front Blouse, Matte Silk Judith Dress with Obi Belt, & Double Knit Curve Dress
View the entire Z Spoke line here. Which look is your fave?
Fashion shows are full of outfits you want to wear right off the runway, especially from ready-to-wear collections. However, even in these collections you’ll see some interesting styles that you might not be quite ready to wear just yet. For now, they’re just fun to look at. Spork Fashion’s Alyse Wax is here to share their favorite wacky fashions from the New York and London fall collections. Be sure to check out Spork Fashion to learn about new, emerging, and indie fashion designers.
Over at SporkFashion.com, we focus on indie and emerging fashion designers, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t love the big runway shows, where established names can afford to go over-the-top. While the true theatrics don’t get underway until the couture shows, ready-to-wear offered some weird, wonderful, and wacky pieces. Below are some of our favorites from the New York and London fall collections.
Vivienne Westwood – Too timid to let it all hang out? Vivienne Westwood can help you out with her t-shirt sporting a pair of photo-realistic breasts across the front. Be prepared for flushed faces, stammered speech, and a shifting gaze.
Todd Lynn – Big shoulders got bigger at Todd Lynn’s London show – and they sprouted fur.
L.A.M.B. – A conservative button-down blouse and black slacks are not exactly the L.A.M.B. way. Gwen Stefani spiced it up with a vintage-style garter belt. It looks like it came from Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour costume rack
Unique – This London label lives up to its name with a warm, cozy, layered collection. Perfect for cold November evenings, or a Where the Wild Things Are reenactment.
Louise Gray – It’s a coat! It’s a shawl! It’s a quilt! Snuggies go high end with Louise Gray’s eclectic hobo-boho look.
Meadham Kirchhoff – The first thing you notice about this ensemble is the near-opaque veil topped with a bright pink crown. But poke around, and you will find all sorts of odd quirks: nylon harem pants, peep-toe clogs (with socks, of course), and some hot pink accents that defy description.
Betsey Johnson – The always lovable Betsey Johnson took the wild west theme to a whole new plane of existence. Old-fashioned long johns are topped off by saloon-style dresses made in a revolver print. No outlaw’s outfit would be complete without a six-shooter, badge, and a “stick-em-up” mask.
About Alyse Wax: A native of Los Angeles, Alyse has turned her obsessive need to shop into something productive with her Spork Empire: SporkFashion.com, SporkBeauty.com, and SporkLiving.com. When she isn’t shopping, she is a television producer and writer. Alyse’s TV credits include Big Brother, Style Star, and Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End. Her articles have appeared in Teen People magazine, Hollywood.com, and FearNet.com. She lives in Los Angeles with a house full of boys: one husband, two dogs, and a rabbit. They live walking distance to a mall.
Rebecca Minkoff bags make regular appearances on the likes of Agyness Deyn, Alexa Chung, and tons more Hollywood starlets. Let’s face it — we’re all kind of obsessed.
This one is a super steal for $147. The color is sophisticated, and the red lizard and subtle studs make this clutch stand out. It’s quite similar to the one Michelle Trachtenberg is wearing below.
I saw not one, not two, but SEVEN sale Rebecca Minkoff bags in my Salemail today. If you haven’t already, check your Salemail now so you don’t kick yourself later. They’re going fast!
Rebecca Minkoff Infatuation Clutch, Reg: $245, Now: $147
