Thursday, March 31, 2011

H&M Spring Sale: tops from $7, skirts and knits from $10!

The H&M spring sale starts now! Update your wardrobe with fabulous spring garments up to 70% off on selected items like tops from $7, skirts and knits from $10 or jeans and spring jackets from $20. Visit an H&M store near you!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Painterly chic dresses under $70 at FredFlare!

If you choose to forgo the floral prints this spring, consider these painterly brushstroke prints instead! They're a bit more modern and visually interesting, with the same dramatic color and contrast as florals. Slip on some ballet flats or strappy sandals for a chic spring look. They're, from left: Splatter paint Stevie dress $47.99, regularly $64.00; Blueberry tarte dress $64.99, regularly $98.00; both from FredFlare. Get free shipping on orders of $100 or more, just enter code BICYCLE at checkout.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Design your own L.L. Bean Custom Tote!

Nothing beats the preppy durability of a classic L.L. Bean tote, but sometimes they can be just a little, well, ho-hum. Now you can customize your very own tote with this nifty online widget! Just plug in your favourite colors, or match it up to your swimsuit, and voila!, you've got a one-of-a-kind accessory! Pick from an array of 13 colours for the body and handles and add a zip-top for an additional $7.00, or an outside pocket for $2.00.  The small tote is $32.00, medium tote is $35.00, large tote $39.00, extra-large is $45.00, all from L.L. Bean.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Best deal ever for a cashmere sweater: $54.99 from Lands' End!

This must be the best deal I've ever seen for an 100% cashmere sweater! The simple crewneck design is an absolute wardrobe staple, and it's available in all the basics like black, charcoal, and ivory. Dress it up with a scarf or a statement necklace, or go minimal and pair it with tailored pants; either way, stock up on a few while they're on sale, and you'll be thanking yourself next fall! It's $54.99, regularly $100.00, from Lands' End. Get free shipping on any purchase of $80 or more until 4/18! Just enter code: RELEVANT and pin: 2497 at checkout!

Friday, March 25, 2011

Modern, Feminine Updates to the Boat Shoe for Spring from TheFind!

If you haven't noticed, oxfords aren't the only menswear-inspired shoe getting the femme treatment this spring! Girly boat shoes started getting popular around this time last year, and the trend doesn't seem to be going out of style any time soon! While I don't normally dig such literal takes on the nautical theme, these fancified boat shoes are hard to dislike! They're like a cute yet comfy mixture of a tennis shoe and a flat, so they're pretty darn versatile, especially when you're looking for something you can slip on and wear when you don't want to result to flip-flops! I adore these ballerina flat inspired boat shoes from Hunter (yes, the same brand that have brought us our new favorite rain boots!), which put a surprisingly dressy spin on the style, while these glitter flats are cute and whimsical if you're not afraid of a little sparkle (plus, they're way cuter than glitter Toms)! For a little height, these boat wedges by BC Footwear give a stylish lift to the classic silhouette, or to embrace the nautical theme head-on, go for some signature blue sailor stripes, courtesy of Steve Madden!

- Alex Gambardella
-submitted by our friends at TheFind!

The Peekaboo Slingback + 20% off select shoes at Madewell, ends 3/27!

These slingbacks, with their combination of oxford, slingback and peep-toe, might be the perfect spring shoe! Pair them with a slim skirt and tights for work, or with your fave jeans on the weekend. Plus, Madewell is having a sweet sale on select styles, so check out their selection! They're $158.00, regularly $198.00, from Madewell. Get 20% off select shoes, just enter code GOFORIT at checkout. Offer ends 3/27.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Printed Elements Skirt $128 at Anthropologie!

There's not a girl I know who doesn't just absolutely adore the clothes at Anthropologie. With rustic details and a sophisticated edge, they're eminently wearable and covetable. So yesterday, with five minutes to kill, I popped into their store on 16th Street and Fifth Avenue, and stumbled upon this Most Amazing Skirt! The print is just amazing, and nature-inspired: you can imagine strata of various rocks on the mountainside, or the vivid colors of a Western sunset over the desert. Crafted of silk, with many tiny pintucks at the waistline, it will steal the show, so go easy on whatever blouse you pick to wear with it. Add some slouchy boots or fierce, strappy heels and you'll have an outfit to remember. It's $128.00 from Anthropologie.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Get 20% off at Rich Hippie, until 3/29!

Rich Hippie makes the most amazing wildcrafted and organic perfumes, and now they're offering up to 20% off! Unlike conventional department store fragrances which rely on chemically-created synthetic scents, these perfumes are lovingly created using essential oils culled from their organic gardens. The process is painstaking and costly, but the result is just remarkable. Indulge yourself today, since there's no better time! Just enter code ILOVERICHHIPPIE (all caps) at checkout to get 20% off your entire order, ends 3/29.

Monday, March 21, 2011

UGG Fluffie flip flop $30 from Zappos!

A contradiction in terms sometimes makes for a beautiful union, as in these sheepskin-lined rubber flip flops from Uggs! Natural sheepskin keeps your toes cool in the summer, warm when it's chilly, and you'll feel like you're walking on a cloud as you pad around the house. And at $30.00, it's a luxury that won't break the bank. They're $30.00 from Zappos.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

OPI Teams Up with Disney For a Pirates of the Caribbean Collection from TheFind!



Argh, beauty maven matey! The latest in OPI's themed collections partners up with Disney just in time for the May release of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The limited-edition collection features six shades, ranging from khaki to lilac, plus a special silver Shatter shade to add some edge to the otherwise demure lacquers. If you ask me, the pastel-heavy collection is much more reminiscent of Easter eggs than anything I'd associate with Pirates of the Caribbean. Sure, the sea foam is ocean-inspired, but I expected darker hues like a Jack Sparrow inspired red, charcoal, or maybe even navy in honor of the murky sea waters of the film's "Stranger Tides." However, aside from the perhaps confusing theme, I do love the shades, especially the glossy pale pink, Sparrow Me The Drama, and the creamy sandy-sage, Stranger Tides... I just wish the colors actually matched the clever names! If you're feelin' these pastel "Pirates" hues, watch out for them when they arrive in stores in May!

- Alex Gambardella
-submitted by our friends at TheFind!

A colorful printed dress and chunky wedges in a neutral shade are the right look for spring! Get 30% off your entire purchase at Gap.com with coupon code GAPSAVE! Offer ends 3/20.
 
Offer valid March 19, 2011 at 12:01 AM ET through March 20, 2011 at 11:59 PM ET. Offer valid in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) on Gap merchandise purchased online only. Not valid at Gap, Gap Outlet or the Generation stores. Not valid on maternity pants, baby and maternity sleepwear, Design Edition shoes, Keds®, Junk Food ™, Converse®, Havaianas®, Robeez®, Medela® or Leading Lady®. Discount applies to merchandise only, not value of GiftCards purchased, packaging, applicable taxes, or shipping & handling charges. Offer is not transferable and not valid for cash or cash equivalent. No adjustments on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Offer subject to change without notice. Offer is not valid on international purchases.

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Lulu Leaves all-season cashmere scarf + 20% off from Nepali by TDM!

Spring is the time of year when just the right scarf can transform your outfit! Lighten up on the outerwear, and add a colorful scarf and you're toasty and chic. This  beautiful, leafy-patterned scarf from Nepali by TDM is handcrafted in Nepal by a team of weavers. This team is paid high wages, given monthly health care visits, and their children's school expenses are 100% reimbursed, and in return, Nepali by TDM produces these amazing, lightweight cashmere scarves that are the perfect accessory, year-round. They make a fantastic gift, too, for your friend or Mom. It's $150.00 from Nepali by TDM. Get 20% off your entire purchase, just enter code SS2011 or AW2011 to get your discount! (Please note, delivery with take 45 days, it's a long way from Nepal!). This offer ends 3/30/2011.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Uber-cool Military parka $99 from Uniqlo + help Japan!

Like probably everyone else sitting at a computer these last few days, watching as more and more incredibly frightening images of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan come online, I just have to tear myself away because it's so heartbreaking. On a more uplifting note, however, there's a miraculous story about a four-month-old baby that was pulled from the rubble and reunited with her parents. We can only hope that there will be many more of these happy endings. In desperate need of some distraction and wanting to support all things Japanese, I wandered into Uniqlo yesterday and stumbled upon this incredibly cool Military Parka from their +J line. In this photo it appears quite ordinary, but no, it has some very Alexander Wang-ish details, like the elasticized drawstrings at the back that allow for some controlled ruching, and the jauntily angled covered pockets. The hardware is high-quality and the fabric is waterproof, so never fear if you get caught in a spring shower. It's $99.00 from Uniqlo. Uniqlo's parent company is donating 700 million yen worth of clothing to Japan's disaster victims. If you'd like to find out more about how to help Japan and donate money, visit this page.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Get 20% off all Nature Girl products, ends 3/21!

Nature Girl makes one of my absolute favorite body lotions, aptly named Flower Power, and now they've re-launched it in five amazing new scents: Jasmine Lime, Blue Chamomile, Tangerine, Lavender Orris and Orange Blossom. This lotion is just short of heaven; it's super emollient, melts right into your skin and is delightfully free of chemical preservatives and parabens. The scent is beautiful, light and natural, just like you want to feel. Stock up! It's $32.00 from Nature Girl. And now, get 20% off any Nature Girl products, just by entering code NATUREGIRL at checkout. But hurry, this offer ends on 3/21.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

No-Frizz Combs with Olive Oil + 20% off from Ricky's!



These combs are hair wonders indeed: they have olive oil baked into the plastic which allows them to smooth the hair shaft and prevent fizziness and static! Plus, they come in all shapes and sizes: The No-Frizz Dry Cut Small ($5.99) is great for preventing flyaways; the No-Frizz Jumbo Detangler ($7.99) is the perfect comb to keep in the shower to comb conditioner through your hair; and finally, the No-Frizz Wide Bar ($7.99) is the workhorse comb, easy to grip. Grab one today, and put it to work taming your hair! All from Ricky's NYC. Print this coupon below to get 20% off any of the No-Frizz combs in any Ricky's store, but hurry this offer ends 3/15/2011.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Alexis flared poncho dress $154 from Eve's Apple!

This poncho-styled dress could be a breath of fresh air in your spring wardrobe, with it's multi-hued pattern of painterly brushstrokes! Wear it with skinny jeans and high heels, or go bare-legged if you dare. Tres chic, indeed. It's $154.00, regularly $308.00 from Eve's Apple. Check out the full range of Eve's Apple's March Sale, with many designer items up to 70% off!

Monday, March 7, 2011

SENDRA boots: Classic Country Boots with Kick from TheFind!



If you are looking for footwear that will give you the most for your money, complete comfort, and versatile style, then a loyal pair of cowboy boots may be your best choice. Skip learning how to ride a horse, twirl a lasso, or dodge a barrage of bullets. Instead rock this classic look and due to its timeless appeal, the cowboy boot trend has been adapted in so many ways and by so many brands that finding a pair is as easy as firing a pistol’s first round. But, even though finding a pair is easy, picking the perfect pair for you is a whole other narrative. Since you’re reading this, you’re probably more of an Urban Fashionista rather than a bonafide Bandit. But just because your location is among city streets that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t shop for cowboy boots that are ready to take you alongside country roads. Get ready to stomp in these cowgirl-approved SENDRA Boots. SENDRA’s signature cowboy boots have been around for awhile. Not just years or decades… Try centuries! One of the world’s leading boot makers, their family-run business has carved their way through history, creating footwear catered with country-style appeal for generations. Here are two SENDRA boot picks perfect for doodling around downtown.

Fashionably Distressed: The Leone Triple Buckle Boot, exclusively sold at Free People, is available in black suede or brown leather. It has an old world feel with a new age touch thanks to its triple buckle detailing and rounded toe.

Detailed and Darling: The Gunslinger Boot is able to bring a million little details together to create the most unique and entirely darling stacked heel. A zipper, tie front closure, grommet detailing, and rubber trim make this the perfect boot to show off every facet of style.

- Mira Torres
-submitted by our friends at TheFind!

Your very own "Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" from Forever21!

Now, I'm not sure that this multi-colored cardigan wonder actually has magical powers, but it will definitely give your wardrobe that necessary pop of color! Pair it with basic black or dark jeans, and a slouchy hobo bag, and you're in the right mood for spring! It's $37.80 from Forever21.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Diane von Furstenberg Nancy Shopper $123 from Neiman Marcus!

Diane von Furstenberg is the queen of covetable prints, and it doesn't stop with her handbags! These coated canvas shopper totes feature whimsical prints of ginko leaves and tropical palms, which just leave me wishing for the beach. And they're just big enough for a beachday stash of magazine, water bottle, snack, and towel. Plus, they'll perk up your dark-hued wardrobe in a snap! They're $275.00, now $123.00, from Neiman Marcus. Get free shipping on your order of over $100 when you enter code NMSHIP at checkout. Offer ends on 3/7/2011.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Slouchy cool sweaters on sale at INHABIT!

Now that spring really is just around the corner, it's time to think of lightening up, in all respects. Soon, we'll be able to wear just a sweater as outerwear, paired with a scarf to take the chill off your neck. Here are two beautiful options, both from INHABIT, on major sale. This thermal stitch drape front cardigan (regularly $498.00, now $249.00) can be worn open or draped over the shoulder where there's a tie to keep it in place, so cool and nonchalant. The second item, a cashmere mockneck pullover (regularly $498.00, now $248.00), fits loosely, with long-ish sleeves and two hand-warming pockets at the sides, perfect to pair with you fave leather pants of skinny jeans. Both items are from INHABIT.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Pietro Alessandro 235 hobo $348 at Lori's Shoes!

I'm on the hunt for a handbag like the Balenciaga Motorcycle bag, with all of the edgy charm, but minus the big pricetag! The sturdy hardware and leather fringe-adorned zippers are what attract me to this bag, so those features are top of the list. This Pietro Alessandro hobo is bigger, a little more slouchy (a good thing), and has those aforementioned features. I think I might have found a suitable proxy! It's $348.00 from Lori's Shoes.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Worishofer Women's 251 Sandal $59 at Endless!

I have started to see more and more of these delightfully frumpy shoes on stylish ladies here in NYC, and now a trendy shoe store on Broadway has them prominently displayed in the window, next to the also on-trend sky-high platform sandals. Designed and made in Germany as a comfort shoe, they've been selling, albeit stealthily, here in the US since the 1970's. Even fashionistas need a break from those heels, and what's not to love about these quirky, cork-bottomed slides? I think I'm sold; I'm getting them in bronze. But don't limit yourself, there's an array of colors and textures to choose from, from lime, to purple suede, to metallic gold. They're $59.99 from Endless. Your feet will love you.