Designer deals up to 75% off retail, complimentary cocktails, and giveaways all sponsored by Lucky Magazine? You had us at designer deals. We cannot wait for the blissful shopping event that is “Lucky Shops”, coming up on November 6th and 7th.
To add to the anticipation of this event, for one lucky Shop It To Me member, Lucky Shops is giving away a VIP gift bag filled with fun goodies, valued at $750! Inside you’ll find Amrita Singh bangles, Kiehl’s products, a Clu tanktop, tons of other fun beauty products and more.
To enter, just do the following:
Visit www.luckyshops.com to become familiar with the event (you may want to consider buying tickets while you’re at it!)
Leave a comment on this blog post about what you think is the most exciting part of Lucky Shops
You must be a Shop It To Me member to win
We’ll pick a winner on Friday, October 31st at 5pm PST by conducting a random drawing among all comments left here.
Please note: Prize can only be sent to a U.S. mailing address.
So enter the giveaway, and go grab your tickets! If we were in New York, we’d be at this deal- and fun-filled evening and in a flash. Trina Turk, Charlotte Ronson, Ella Moss, J.Brand, and Milly are among the brands that will be available, not to mention music and more!
Starts in sport and ends in fashion – have you checked out puma.com? Their brand new site just launched in the last month or so, and we’re already adding it to Shop It To Me!
What’s amazing is the selection of trend-right yet functional sports apparel and shoes… including intriguing partnerships with talented designers. There’s even an entire capsule collection brought to you by Puma & Alexander McQueen!
As a limited time Shop It To Me bonus, members get an extra 25% off select full-priced items. (Your Salemail will show you which items qualify). Just use code SHOP2ME25EX through 11/2.
When hearing about a boot that gives your calves a workout while you walk, I instantly thought of MBT or Crocs (not necessarily the most stylish). Nope! Now you can wear a designer boot that does this trick — from none other than Anna Sui! In this collaboration with FitFlop, Anna Sui has created a shearling/suede boot that gives you a workout while you walk. According to the FitFlop website: “The Shakoha, is a double-faced shearling boot with suede, metal studs and hand stitched detail, built on the FitFlop patent-pending Microwobbleboard™ midsole, so you get a workout while you walk.” Available Nov. 20th on Net-a-porter and ShopIntuition.com!
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Although not new news, did you know that Jean Paul Gaultier once designed clothing made out of bread?! Although in French, you can watch a video showing many items from his exhibit below — even check out the baguettes made into Venetian blinds! According to a New York Times article from when this exhibit was live, he said, “I love the sensuality of bread, its roundness — there is something sexual and womanly about it.” 13 master bakers gathered to create the 2004 exhibit, that included loaves to stuff crinoline and corset dresses. Some of the rejects that didn’t quite make the exhibit included toast brown sneakers and a croissant and brioche wig! Pretty impressive.
There’s a hungry shoe-lover in all of us, just waiting to be set free! I’m Not Obsessed is here to show you the must-have shoe styles that no woman should be without. Be sure to check out her blog dedicated to providing the latest celebrity gossip, paparazzi photos, pop culture news, beauty & fashion reviews.
I’m a busy gal. Between two kids and running three websites, I need to be prepared for last minute invites to parties and business events. The last thing I need to worry about is whether or not I have shoes to go with my outfit. The easiest solution is to have the following types of shoes in your armory ahead of time.
Jeweled Flats – What better way to spruce up a casual outfit than with a great pair of jeweled flats? This season, it’s all about adding a little something extra to your accessories. These shoes are a great way to boost a casual outfit. (Jeffrey Campbell ‘Jewel 2′ Flat $109)
Knee High Boots – Skinny jeans aren’t going anywhere. Neither are pencil skirts. Make sure you have a great pair of knee high boots (in both black and brown). (Dolce Vita Women’s Jake Knee High Boot $159)
Red Pumps – What an easy way to breathe new life into your LBD? Pair it with some really fabulous red high heels. It’s a great way to stand out without looking like you are trying too hard. (Yves Saint Laurent Eelskin Pumps $875)
Rain Boots – Running to grab a cup of coffee? Late grabbing the kids from school? Is it a gloomy kind of day? Throw on a pair of rain boots during the winter months and stop worrying about those puddles. (Hunter Original Rain Boot – Green $115)
Ankle boots – These are my favorite shoes of the season. You can work them into any outfit. Skinny jeans, skirts, dresses, leggings – you name it. Stay on top (or ahead) of the trend. (Brian Atwood Miri leather ankle boots $750)
The bootie – Peep toe ankle bootie are just so hot! This pair is metallic too. Is it possible to be so in love with an inanimate object? (Elizabeth and James Lola $750)
The casual boot – When you want to be rugged while remaining feminine, the casual pull on boot is the way to go. My absolute favorite line for these types of boots is Frye. I’ve been wearing them since I was a sophomore in High School. They last for YEARS and are well worth the price. (FRYE Women’s Campus $234)
Everyone’s talking about Plaid! Recently, celebs Kristin Cavallari and Audrina Partridge were spotted in Plaid, StyleBakery included Plaid as a Top 10 buy for Fall, and Flypaper (Bluefly’s blog) highlighted plaid t-shirts. And it’s popping up all over Salemail too — from high to low, there’s plaid for all!
Coca-Cola has teamed up with a number of well-known Italian designers to raise money for the Abaruzzo earthquake victims. I think it’s safe to say that this is the most stylish fundraiser I’ve seen in some time.
As if the Coca-Cola Light classic glass bottles aren’t cute enough… Add the chic touch of a genius fashion designer and you have one stylin’ soda pop!
After 5 rounds pitting pairs of brands against each other and hundreds of votes cast, Battle of Brands is over and the results are in. Your favorite Shop It To Me brand is…BCBG!
BCBG beat out Theory with 62% of the Round 5 Championship vote.
There were some unexpected upsets throughout the competition, including Alexander Wang getting knocked out in the very first round and Rag & Bone devastating 3.1 Phillip Lim with 80% of the vote.
Here’s a look back on the winners and losers from each round:
Brands weren’t the only winners – Shop It To Me members also got in on the action by winning Marc by Marc Jacobs prizes after each round! Congratulations to our very own Trendsetter Jaime of La Vie J’aime, who won a Marc by Marc Jacobs key chain in Round 4.
“As a fan of Marc by Marc Jacobs and Marc Jacobs, I couldn’t be more excited about this win!” she told us. “Since I can’t always afford MJ full price, I look forward to my Shop It To Me email(s) to tell me when some fabulous MJ items go on sale. Thanks again!”
The Marc by Marc Jacobs wristlet went to our Round 5 winner Marci C., who is delighted to have won. Meet both of our lovely Round 4 and Round 5 winners:
Congrats to our winners, and to BCBG – the last brand standing!
For this week’s “New On The Scene”, we’d like to welcome NineWest.com to Shop It To Me. Bonus — free shipping on all orders! Going forward, you’ll see the latest sales from them in Salemail.
Fantastic finds for the fall season too — here’s just a peek at what I found in my Salemail today. Work to after-work looks at prices most can afford! All of the items below are under $100, many under $50!
Being fashionable at a price you can afford has never been easier! Low Brow Style is here to show you where to find 5 fabulous fall trends – all for under $100 a pop! Be sure to check out her blog where fashion can be funny and a potty mouth can be charming.
If you are reading this blog chances are you love fashion and a good deal. These pieces can update your wardrobe or you can mix and match nearly all these pieces together for a fun, funky and eclectic look.
Florals
A sweet feminine floral is a great way to girlie up even the edgiest outfit. My favorites are from Victoriassecret.com. They have beautiful, lux, floral blouses with the most adorable details all around $50.
Throw this on with a pair of skinny trousers, a pencil skirt or boyfriend jeans and top if off with one of falls trend fall blazers, bombers or trenches.
Boyfriend Blazers
Find the right boyfriend blazer can be tricky; finally some great affordable options have become available.
The blazer above is from Zara and costs just under $80. It is slimmer fitting that most boyfriend blazers I have tried on this fall and looks a lot more polished.
Black Denim
You MUST try Gap’s Premium Denim. I cannot say enough for the fit and quality of these jeans.
I have been trying on skinny-black-ankle jeans for about a month now and these were far and away the best fit. They range in price from $60-70 and are well worth it.
Bib Necklace
Throw one of these on with a tee, jeans and heels and you are ready for date night. Below is my favorite from Anthropologie.
This necklace is on the pricier range at $80. Check out sites and store like lulus.com and Forever21 for more options.
Oxfords
I beg you to try these. Dress up a casual outfit or look simply precious pairing these with your favorite fall dress.
These oxfords by Steve Madden still have a feminine shape and the patent leather gives them an updated look.
‘Tis the season for Pumpkin Spice Lattes, gingerbread cookies, and other tasty treats to help us stay warm and cozy for the holidays. Holly Gofabulously is here just in time to share her oh-so-delicious Apple-Fabulous Dumplings recipe! Be sure to check our her blog dedicated to the search for intelligent life with fashion sense!
With the recent release of The American Fashion Cookbook (Assouline), it is officially chic to spend time in the kitchen (at least briefly)! Published with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, this blend of couture and cooking includes such intriguing recipes as Isaac Mizrahi’s Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti, Victor Costa’s Vidalia Onion Crustless Tarte and Tory Burch’s Andalusian Gazpacho, to name a few! Sadly, Holly Gofabulously’s Apple-Fabulous Dumplings were excluded (clearly an oversight)! Fortunately for fans of Shop it To Me, I’ve included my recipe here, for your Fall dining pleasure. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
4 Golden Delicious apples (Honey Crisp Apples are also great, for those who love a super-sweet dessert)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla (I recommend the highest quality pure vanilla extract. I prefer Nielsen-Massey!)
butter
cinnamon
Pre-made pie crusts (I prefer Pillsbury, which can be found in the refrigerated section of your grocery store! )
Peel apples with potato peeler. Remove the cores with a small knife, but try to keep the apples whole. Use butter to grease an 8×8” baking dish, and set aside. Unwrap the refrigerated pie crust and cut into 4 equal pieces. Cook both sugars, honey, water, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of butter in a small pan for about 10 minutes on medium, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Put all 4 pieces of pie crust in the 8×8 baking dish and lay an apple on each. Fill the center of the apple with some white sugar and cinnamon. Then fold the crusts up around the apple. Gently pour the hot liquid over and around the apples. Set aside extra to be used as a sauce over the baked dumplings. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes (until crusts are turning brown and liquid is bubbling). Let cool, but remember that these are fantastic served warm, with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream!
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