WSJ spoke with Jessie Randall of Loeffler Randall about how she creates her outfits. I love everything they design, so I have a feeling I would love her style as well.
They have also tackled the "black hole of dressing" in an article about business casual.
Friday, April 18, 2008
20% off at Viv & Ingrid
To help you prepare for Mother's Day Viv & Ingrid is offering 20% off of everything! Until May 5, use the promo code mothersday20 and check out the gorgeous jewelry collection for yourself and mom, like this layered hoop earring -
Or the smaller (but no less stylish, and maybe a little more wearable by all) short gold paillette earring -
Happy Shopping!
Or the smaller (but no less stylish, and maybe a little more wearable by all) short gold paillette earring -
Happy Shopping!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Why Penelope? Why?
On the left we have beauty, on the right, the beast. What was she thinking putting on that terrible caftan type thingie? Such a beautiful woman that Penelope Cruz, look at her in Purple. Gorgeous. Then run screaming from crazy lady in crazy moomoo or whatever that thing is.
The worst part is that the ugly dress probably costs more than rent for most of us.
The worst part is that the ugly dress probably costs more than rent for most of us.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Brooks Brothers and Banana Republic Sales
Preppy city here we come! Brooks Brothers has a deal today and tomorrow to raise money for their Black Fleece foundation - Save up to 25% at the Golden Fleece Foundation event April 16th - 17th.
(Don't forget they have great men's and women's clothes, including non-iron shirts for both!)
And Banana Republic is offering a sale kind of like Shopbop, get $20 back when you spend $100, $30 when you spend $150, and $50 when you spend $200.
(Don't forget they have great men's and women's clothes, including non-iron shirts for both!)
And Banana Republic is offering a sale kind of like Shopbop, get $20 back when you spend $100, $30 when you spend $150, and $50 when you spend $200.
Marc by Marc Jacobs on sale
Bluefly has a ton of Marc by Marc Jacobs bags on sale, they are all at least $100 off - it's rare to see so many of his bags marked down, so get to it.
They also are offering 15% off of shoes today.
Happy shopping!
They also are offering 15% off of shoes today.
Happy shopping!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Is "comfortable high heel" a paradox?
The Wall Street Journal fashion writer Christina Binkley doesn't think so anymore, but you have to pay for the comfort. She tried high heeled styles from several brands who claim to be comfortable, Her findings were not exactly earth-shattering: the brand by Taryn Rose, a former podiatrist, is the best. It's also the most expensive. If you are on your feet all day it's totally worth it, - imagine it - wear gorgeous heels all day with no toe pain, no knee or back pain, amazing.
She also ranked Stuart Weitzman, Cole Haan, Naturalizer and Aerosoles shoes, pretty much in that order. I have not had good experiences with Naturalizer shoes, but to each their own.
read the results of her test here.
She also ranked Stuart Weitzman, Cole Haan, Naturalizer and Aerosoles shoes, pretty much in that order. I have not had good experiences with Naturalizer shoes, but to each their own.
read the results of her test here.
Gap Design Editions are out!
The special design edition white shirts are now available on the Gap website, and the stores as soon as they open (I'm up late tonight) If you'd like a piece by Philip Lim or another CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist but can't afford their regular lines, now is the time!
I must admit I don't love them all. First, it's pretty clear to me that Philip Lim is among the designers who find it annoying that women have boobs. I wish we could send him back to school with Marc Jacobs to learn about biology. But alas, no. I cannot force an education upon these men, and yet they can force their idea of beauty and the ideal body upon us. No fair.
Anyway, back to the subject at hand, what is up with this shirt?
It looks perfect, if you are a chef and in need of a uniform. Or a painter in need of a smock. But designed to make a woman look beautiful? I think not.
I do like this one,
And I like the dress by Three As Four, it looks ideal for a hot summer day, perfect for the beach or with cute sandals and a fun bag.
They are also offering two men's styles and some jewelry this year. You can check them all out here.
Happy Shopping!
I must admit I don't love them all. First, it's pretty clear to me that Philip Lim is among the designers who find it annoying that women have boobs. I wish we could send him back to school with Marc Jacobs to learn about biology. But alas, no. I cannot force an education upon these men, and yet they can force their idea of beauty and the ideal body upon us. No fair.
Anyway, back to the subject at hand, what is up with this shirt?
It looks perfect, if you are a chef and in need of a uniform. Or a painter in need of a smock. But designed to make a woman look beautiful? I think not.I do like this one,
And I like the dress by Three As Four, it looks ideal for a hot summer day, perfect for the beach or with cute sandals and a fun bag.They are also offering two men's styles and some jewelry this year. You can check them all out here.
Happy Shopping!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Free Shipping at JCrew
JCrew is offering free shipping on orders over $100, use the code BLOOM.
Get to shopping!
Get to shopping!
Bluefly and Shopbop Deals!
In honor of tax day bluefly is offering 10% off of everything on the site today.
Shopbop has it's own tax week deal - $25 of off orders over $150, $50 off of orders over $250, $100 off of orders over $500, and $150 off of orders over $750. This is good until Thursday, use code TAXBREAK08.
Kiehls is offering free shipping on orders over $45. use the code FLYME.
And today is the last day to use the Bloomingdales deal on the website 15% off of everything (except the brands I want of course, Kooba, Botkier, Nanette Lepore Marc Jacobs, etc) but there are some things it covers - such as Juicy, Lamb, Diane Von Furstenberg for example. They also have a free shipping deal until the 20th. the Code for free shipping is on the website, something like SHIP6.
Happy Shopping!
Shopbop has it's own tax week deal - $25 of off orders over $150, $50 off of orders over $250, $100 off of orders over $500, and $150 off of orders over $750. This is good until Thursday, use code TAXBREAK08.
Kiehls is offering free shipping on orders over $45. use the code FLYME.
And today is the last day to use the Bloomingdales deal on the website 15% off of everything (except the brands I want of course, Kooba, Botkier, Nanette Lepore Marc Jacobs, etc) but there are some things it covers - such as Juicy, Lamb, Diane Von Furstenberg for example. They also have a free shipping deal until the 20th. the Code for free shipping is on the website, something like SHIP6.
Happy Shopping!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Another Deal at Endless
Endless is offering yet another deal Save up to $100 on select designer brands orders.
The deal includes gorgeous shoes by Rafe, Delman, Bruno Magli (yes, the dude who made OJ's shoes) as well as bags by Bally. It's great stuff.
among the many I like, I'm into these sandals -
I also really like this Rafe clutch -
It comes in silver too (I have the silver wallet version of this - I get compliments every time I take it out - and I do that alot!)
The deal includes gorgeous shoes by Rafe, Delman, Bruno Magli (yes, the dude who made OJ's shoes) as well as bags by Bally. It's great stuff.
among the many I like, I'm into these sandals -
I also really like this Rafe clutch -
It comes in silver too (I have the silver wallet version of this - I get compliments every time I take it out - and I do that alot!)
Swimwear for large busts take 2
I found another cute bikini for women with a large bust (B through E cup sizes) and it's a cute fun bright floral -
With that top you have a couple choices for bottom, this bikini style -
and a boy-short option with a roll-over waist band, great for preventing any muffin-type action from going on.
This halter top goes up to a DD cup size,
the same brand makes other options, such as this
which also has several options for bottoms.
There are alot of choices these days. Happy Shopping!
With that top you have a couple choices for bottom, this bikini style -
and a boy-short option with a roll-over waist band, great for preventing any muffin-type action from going on.
This halter top goes up to a DD cup size,
the same brand makes other options, such as this
which also has several options for bottoms.
There are alot of choices these days. Happy Shopping!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Bluefly Coupon Code Giveaway
I have never tried this before, but I have several coupons for $30 off orders of $150 or more that are going to expire if not used in the next 3 days.
So come and get it. just comment below or send me an email to shoppingmadesimpleblog at gmail dot com and I will pick two random winners.
So come and get it. just comment below or send me an email to shoppingmadesimpleblog at gmail dot com and I will pick two random winners.
Marc Jacobs Advertising Mayhem
Finally some real talk about these loopy Marc Jacobs ads with their creators. This one with Victoria Beckham, otherwise known as Posh Spice, highlights Marc's shoes with a 'misplaced' heel.
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