Archive for April 2010

Rebecca Minkoff NYC Sample Sale

Thursday, April 29, 2010


WHAT: Rebecca Minkoff NYC Sample Sale
WHEN: Wednesday, May 12th- Saturday, May 15th 10am-7pm
              Sunday, May 16th 11am-5pm
WHERE: 155 5th Ave (btw 21st & 22nd ST) NYC
WHY: Amazing bags, accessories, & more at an amazing discount...it can't be beat!

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Elva Fields

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Jewelry designer, Emily Wheat Maynard, of Elva Fields, sources vintage and antique pieces at auctions, shops, markets, and countless other places to incorporate into her own work. The result is three collections, Elva, June, & Deb, (named for Emily's great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother, respectively) full of beautiful statement jewelry that can fit your every need whether you are looking for something fun, timeless, or colorful. I have selected my favorite pieces from the Elva Fields site, some of which are sold out, but there is plenty more on the site itself, so please click through to view all of Emily's work!

{top} Strut Your Stuff $288; As Sweet (Sold Out); Against A Sky of Blue(Sold Out); all @ Elva Fields
{bottom} Hat Trick (Sold Out); Sweet Baby Blues (Sold Out); Of Many Colors $320; all @ Elva Fields

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Botkier's Spring 2010 Sample Sale


Mark your calendars ladies, Botkier is having a sample sale here in the Big Apple!  Botkier's bags, shoes, and wallets will be 50-70% off during the sale! Additionally, be sure to bring a photo of you & your mom and receive 10% off your purchase.

What: BOTKIER SPRING SAMPLE SALE
Where: 60 Mercer at Broome
When: May 6th and 7th / 11AM - 7PM
          May 8th / 11AM - 6PM
          May 9th / 12PM - 5 PM

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LOFT Fall 2010 Preview + Spring Favorites

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to preview LOFT's Fall 2010 collection and check out the launch of LOFT Style Studio--a collaboration with four leading fashion stylists: Alia Ahmed-Yahia, Kate Young, Tina Chai, and Joanne Blade at the Bowery Hotel here in NYC. Celebs Maggie Gyllenhaal, Alexa Chung (DJ for the night), Mena Suvari, & Alex Bledel, made appearances while Ra Ra Riot performed later in the night. I was pretty impressed by both the turn out and the clothing. It was very clear to me that the LOFT is heading in the right direction.   

Check out some images from the preview party below:


In the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that I have purchased a total of four things at LOFT in my entire life and three purchases have been within the last month!  This may strike you as odd considering they had a location that is directly across the street from my employer for as long as I've been working here (5+ years).  The fourth purchase a few years ago was a cardigan I bought simply because I was cold at the office. Prior to that, I just wasn't a fan. I think this experience is pretty common among young fashion types.

So what changed, you ask? The LOFT has spent a considerable amount of effort revamping their entire line to appease the fashionista crowd and distance itself from its mother brand, (emphasis on mother) Ann Taylor.  It seems that they are following in the foot-steps of J.Crew, a brand that was once slightly more fashionable than fellow catalog brand L.L. Bean, and is now appearing in editorial pages, on celebs, and even the First Lady. Given that I adore pretty much everything J.Crew is doing right now, it isn't a stretch for me to like a brand that is trying to mirror that aesthetic. 

The LOFT has some great pieces in its spring line as well in its upcoming fall collection many of which are slightly more affordable than J.Crew, and if styled properly no one will ever suspect it came from a derivative of Ann Taylor. At worst, someone will mistake it for J.Crew. 


Check out my favorite pieces from the LOFT spring line currently in stores now below:


{top} Pinwheel Cardigan  $59.50; Ikat Blossoms Print Skirt $69.50; all @ LOFT

{bottom} Blooms Print Skirt $68; Print One-Shoulder Dress $98; all @ LOFT


FTC Information: contents of gift bag were disclosed above, no other compensation has been provided for this post, my opinions are my own

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Foley+Corinna Fall 2010

I am really digging Foley + Corinna Fall 2010 campaign, shot by Tom Hines.

I love the concept of a before-the-party-party. I will flocking towards one of those reptile skin embossed pieces for sure! Fall is going to have a heavy emphasis on textures. This collection is perfect if you are looking to mix your sequins, leather, lace, with their favorite over-sized knits.

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Madewell Spring Looks

Monday, April 26, 2010


This weekend I stopped in to Madewell to browse their amazing spring collection. I purchased two printed dresses, a studded tank, and a pair of denim shorts. I can't wait to break them in, but I'll have to wait for the weather to cooperate. Check out the Madewell look book here.

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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland & Urban Decay Primer Potion Giveaway

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

I am giving away a copy of Camille Rose Garcia's beautifully illustrated book, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, as well as a full sized bottle of Urban Decay's Primer Potion over on the PBL youtube channel, so head on over and enter for your chance to win!



To win you must subscribe to my You Tube channel and leave a comment on the giveaway video posted above before May 10, 2010. The winner will be chosen at random and will be notified through youtube on May 11, 2010! Please enter & good luck!

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Zac Posen for Target 24-Hour Shopping Party

Tuesday, April 13, 2010



Zac Posen's collection for Target will hit stores and online on April 25th and we can't wait! That is why we wouldn't dream of missing the Zac Posen all-nighter on April 15th. The fete starts at 11 p.m. on April 15 and goes until 11 p.m. on Friday, April 16. Join the fun & shop the collection before it goes on sale on the 25th!



Zac Posen for Target 24-Hour Shopping Party
481 8th Avenue at 34th Street
April 15th 11pm-April 16th 11pm

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Current Obsession: Retro Inspired Swimwear

Channel your inner retro bombshell on the beaches this summer with these pin-up worthy swim styles:

{top} Microluxe bustier top $60 & Microluxe smocked bloomers $80 @ J.Crew; Pins & Needles Polka Dot Shirred One Piece $88 @ Urban Outfitters; Marysia Ruffled Halter Bikini Top $98 & Marysia Ruffled Boyshort Bikini Bottom $98 @ Urban Outfitters; To-The-Nines Maillot $198 @ Anthropologie;

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Cynthia Vincent for Target

Monday, April 12, 2010

Cynthia Vincent's shoe collection for Target will hit stores and online April 18th (the same day Eugenia Kim for Target launches). The prices will range from $24.99 for flats to $29.99 for wedges & heels. I am loving the bright colors & tribal inspired prints in this collection! Gladiator wedges are already established as a summer staple for me, but I wouldn't mind picking up a pair of those as well!


{images via Target.}

The collection is available @ Target stores & target.com on April 18th.

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Eugenia Kim for Target



I am beyond excited for Eugenia Kim's upcoming Cuba inspired hat collection for Target set to debut April 18th at Target stores and Target.com. Second only to handbags, hats are my favorite accessory, so I may pick up all three of these Eugenia Kim for Target looks:

available @ Target April 18th.

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Liberty of London for Target

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

It isn't very often that I find something that both fits perfectly into my decor also within my budget constraints! This black & white floral Liberty of London serving tray and teapot would be perfect for my apartment and is completely affordable!



Liberty of London Dunclare Black Teapot $12.99; & Liberty of London Serving Tray $12.99; both @ Target.

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I Need These Like I Need A Whole In My Head...

...but I swear to you they made my heart skip a beat and that has to count for something! By my calculations Magenta+Bows+Open Toe+Killer Heels=TDF.



Opening Ceremony Bow Pumps in Magenta $530 @ Ten Over Six/Refinery 29 Shops

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J.Crew Fall 2010 Collection

The styling for J.Crew's Fall 2010 collection presentation makes me swoon! Pitch perfect layering! There are so many great pieces in this collection, I should really start pinching my pennies now...


View the entire collection at Style.com

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Things I'm Loving Right Now...

Tuesday, April 06, 2010


1) Bib necklaces--Cara Accessories Crystal Bib Necklace with Ribbon Tie $85 @ Bloomingdales
2) Denim Shorts--AE Boyfit Denim Bermuda Short $19.95
3) Putting the fun into organization--Arrow clips $5.75 @ Susy Jack
4) Feather Accessories- Diane von Furstenberg Dahlia Feathered Flat Sandals $195 @ Saks;
5) MyMu Espadrilles--Ionian canvas espadrilles $170 @ Net-A-Porter
7) Cocktail Rings-- Gold Key Ring by House of Harlow $40 @ Charm & Chain; Glass Carved Glass Stone Ring $48 @ Allison Daniel Designs;
8) Sequins!--Alice + Olivia Casey Cluster Sequin Dress $485 @ Shopbop;
9) Slouchy Knits--Velvet Ryba Dress $119 @ Shopbop;
10) Straw Hats--Straw and grosgrain fedora $34 @ J. Crew;
11) High-waisted mini skirts--Wren Hardy Skirt in Khaki $198 @ Refinery 29;
12) Purple shorts--Heavy poplin Carson short $49.50 in bright plum @ J.Crew;
13) Nude Accessories--Ports 1961 Geisha Sandals $750 @ Shopbop;

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Candace Ang Feather Delights

Monday, April 05, 2010

I know I've posted about Candace Ang before, and I may have featured these very necklaces before despite my recent bad blogger streak. However, that doesn't change how I feel about them! They are so lovely that we can all use some reminding...

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H&M Garden Collection

Friday, April 02, 2010

Now that it is beginning to feel like spring, I am needing wanting a few things from H&M's lovely Garden collection:


{top} dress $39.95; dress $19.95; hair clip $3.95; all @ H&M
{bottom} jacket $34.95; dress $29.95; tank top $17.95; all @ H&M

Now that you've seen my wish list, check out my favorite look book images:



View the entire H&M Garden Collection here.

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