Editor’s pick: Yves Saint Laurent bags and sunglasses at Rue La La
Outdoor Research outerwear, and Ebel watches at Rue La La
Melie Bianco handbags, and Izod clothing at The Top Secret
Liz Lange, Minimink and Teutonia strollers at Billion Dollar Babes
See the full list of this week’s online sample sales, or browse out our gift guides for more ideas, and buy yourself a little something new for the cold weather: we suggest a warm heavy scarf and a pair of new fur-lined UGGs.
In a season where leggings and skinny jeans are absolute staples, it’s a good idea to invest in some full-coverage underwear that won’t make its presence known to the entire world.
Best Everyday: Jockey No Panty Line Promise briefs ($7-$10)
It’s right in the name: these high-cut, featherlight and silky smooth panties guarantee a line-free behind. The cut is feminine instead of frumpy, and there are enough colors and patterns to build a whole underwear wardrobe.
Hardest Workers: Spanx Undie-Tectable Panties ($30)
Shapewear has a tendency to feel bulky, and even though you feel slim, all that constriction can make you imagine your undergarments are super obvious. Not so with Spanx’s contribution to the line-free panty program. These shapers tame the muffin top region and lift the butt—they’re perfect for achieving added sleekness under tight trousers.
If You Just Can’t Wear a Thong: Hollywood Fashion Tape Goes Commandos ($12.50)
If you still don’t trust briefs, can’t stand thongs, and death is not an option, fear not. These disposable liners let you go briefless without having to worry about potentially icky aftermath. There can’t be panty lines where there are no panties, so these are a best bet for seam-o-phobes.
For more on what to wear under your party dresses this season, see our guides to shapewear, Spanx and how to dress thinner.
J. Crew has so many classic, stylish finds that make cool gifts–but make sure your holiday order arrives in time for Christmas by placing it before tomorrow, December 15. Check out a few things we love below for gift ideas:
These leather gloves come in lots of gorgeous colors and are lined with cashmere.
This minauduiere looks so incredibly luxe, but it’s less than $50!
We love the chiffon embellishments on this cardigan. It’s ultra-feminine–cute with a pencil skirt at work or a pair of skinny jeans.
Check out more great gift ideas for workaholics, foodies and your friend who has everything.
Even though Christian Lacroix’s fashion house will be transformed to a licensing operation, Lacroix’s former projects live on. Next month, his uniforms, designed for French railroad workers at SNCF, (at left) will debut…and we’re kind of jealous. Looking for your own personal uniform? Our guide to skinny jeans and cardigans has you covered. [WWD]
Lindsey Lohan is auctioning off her “second-hand clothes” (starting at $25) on her mother’s creepy website, lohanhouse.com. Included are hot pink Marc Jacobs ankle boots, clutches, jackets and dresses. The strange thing is all of the shoes are different sizes, (ranging from 6-8.5) leading us to believe she’s selling designer stuff she got handed for free. We’d rather get our own party shoes or over-the-knee boots, thanks very much. [Page Six]
On the heels of Burberry’s artofthetrench.com social media site, and the Twitter craze, designers admit keeping up with social media and the constant stream of technology can be overwhelming. Domenica Dolce, however, says Dolce & Gabbana is considering of creating their own social media site. Chanel will launch a news site in March. ‘Til then, check out our guide to festive attire for season’s holiday parties. [WWD]
The British Fashion council announced the 19 fashion companies that will receive sponsorship from BFC Newgen, allowing them to show their designs at London Fashion Week–Peter Pilotto and Maria Francesca Pepe are among the few. Can’t wait ’til fashion week? Get yourself some glamour now, with our guide to cocktail rings and party dresses. [Vogue UK]
Michelle Obama appears with the President tonight in Oprah’s “Christmas at the White House special”–and the web is already chattering about the v-neck purple velvet dress she’s wearing (it’s Azzedine Alaia, in case you’re wondering).
Here, we’ve included a few options to get her festive attire look for less this year:
1. Get the same long-sleeved v-neck dress look, in a wallet-friendly version, with a subtle print and tie waist.
2. This Jones New York shirt dress is made of a luxe-looking material that’s unmistakably festive. Elbow length sleeves and a tie waist make it comfortable and easy to move around in while looking elegant–especially if you’re hosting the party at your place this year.
3. Stay warm in a this Tahari by Arthur S. Levine knit sweater dress with cable knit details–so versatile (aka not too festive), you can wear it over again throughout the season.
Check out our further coverage – our guides to festive attire and party dresses, we’ve got all your holiday outfits already planned out.
If you can’t figure out what gift to get the women in your life this holiday, (whether it’s a friend, your mom or your sister) here’s our no-fail gift guide. No matter who you’re buying for this year, these five gifts stand out from the pack, and will be sure-fire hits, we promise.
1. UGG’s Bailey Button boots ($154) are cute, warm, and as a new twist on a classic, they come in lots of colors. UGG can barely keep the gray color in stock, so get yours now–she’ll love that she can roll them down, too, for more versatility. (They almost look like slippers–and they certainly feel like it inside.)
Get Yours: Zappos
2. Philosophy Bake Shoppe gift set lets your friend indulge without the calories ($22). Give the whole set of shampoo, bath gel, body lotion and lip gloss that comes in a cute box shaped like a house. Irresistible flavors include sweet creamy frosting, and pink frosted layer cake that smell like the real thing.
Get Yours: Sephora
3. Chocolate lovers will flip for this Godiva chocolate candle ($22.50). In unmistakably Godiva scents like Milk Chocolate Truffle, and Raspberry Ganache, she can satisfy her sweet tooth–without diving in to a box of chocolates (plus, it lasts way longer). Mix and match the scents and put them in a cute basket with a bow. What could be easier?
Get Yours: Bath & Body Works
4. These specially designed gel-lined loves–All You Need Is Glove, by Bliss ($64) is a great gift for pampering mom. She’ll feel like she’s getting a day at the spa, without having to make an appointment. If she wears the gloves for just 20 minutes at a time, her dry, over-washed hands will be smooth and soft–and it includes the same moisturizing gel they use at the Bliss spas.
Get Yours: Skinstore
5. The Nintendo DSi Handheld Game System ($170) has games for all ages–including yoga and crosswords, and comes in cool new colors like blue and pink. Plus, the newest version has a camera, and can communicate with other DSis.
Get Yours: J&R Electronics
Plus, check out our other gift guides, for all of the people in your life, including: The Workaholic, The Foodie, Non-Awkward Gifts For The Office Secret Santa, Gifts that Look Expensive But Aren’t, and Many More Gifts For Your Most Particular Friends.
Don’t forget to peruse our Sold Out Gift Guide for the 21 gifts we know will be gone by Christmas–we tell you where to get them now. And see our round-up of the best UGGs around.
SheFinds found the best new grown-up UGGs ( they got a makeover).
Stiletto Jungle features 10 luxe beauty stocking stuffers under $10.
Allie is Wired has pics of Taylor Swift’s newly straight hair style.
It’s a Coach holiday with Bag Snob’s Coach Holiday Giveaway. Enter to win.
Beauty Snob is obsessed with the Bulgari Creme Precieuse line, so click here to enter to win $1,000 worth of Bulgari’s luxury skin care products.
Coquette showcases a lighted wedding dress fit for 2010.
The Daily Obsession gives the gift of diamonds this holiday season.
Reese Witherspoon’s Chic Look from I’m Not Obsessed.
Affordable YSL holiday gifts? The Jet Set Girls found a few you won’t want to miss.
KRISTOPHER DUKES is hating Arosha Luigi Taglia’s “Golden Highway” ring
Second City Style is celebrating the gift giving season by helping others with the 12 Days of Christmas (Shopping) ‘09.
Shopping and Info is giving away a $300 Ports 1961 Gift Card to one lucky winner.
Stylehive is freezing, but can’t help looking at super cute bikinis. As they say, it’s warm somewhere…
The Beauty Stop covers Rachel Weisz’s big makeup miss.
The Shoe Goddess is in love with these chic Christian Louboutin Panama Straw Pumps.
eye4style isn’t sure what to make of Terry Richardson’s racy take on the Pirelli calendar. What do you think?
Some of the fashion world’s finest came out last night to honor designers, models and more at the British Fashion Awards in London. The carpet was graced with a lot of gorgeous black gowns, but there were also a few refreshing spots of color. Check out our five favorites of the night, plus similar looks for (a lot) less.
1. Kate Moss’s Dior dress was definitely dramatic, but we love that she added a tailored blazer over an evening gown. Every woman should have blazer like this one from The Gap in her closet.
2. Claudia Schiffer bucked the black dress trend in this printed red number by designer Peter Pilotto.This Ali Ro dress that has a similar print, but the A-line silhouette is more forgiving for those of us who aren’t supermodels.
3. Victoria Beckham wore one of her own designs and what really made it special was the beautiful embellishment on the shoulders. The chains and stones on this Alice + Olivia tunic convey the same feel, but you’ll be able to wear it a lot more often.
4. Model Jacquetta Wheeler also offered a much needed dose of color in a tiered, floral-print dress. If you’re brave enough to try the flower trend and a tiered dress in one look, go for it. If not, try this simple tiered Ella Moss dress instead.
5. Take an ordinary black dress from basic to brilliant by throwing a one-of-a-kind jacket over it like Olga Kurylenko did for the night. This sequin wrap by BCBGMAXAZRIA is a glitzy alternative to fur.
Remember the days of dreading going outside in the dead of winter because you had no cute shoes that would keep your feet warm.? That was, of course, before UGG Boots became a phenomenon. For those skeptics out there, though, UGG has gotten a makeover. Check out a few of the new (grown-up) additions to UGG Australia we’re loving (all with the genius signature lining) :
UGG has a bunch of sleeker tall boots—like the Highkoo style, shown here—that are cute enough to wear for night out with a nice top and skinny jeans.
In search of the perfect winter flat? The Rime flats are super stylish on the outside, but have a sherpa-lined footbed for added warmth inside.
And because you should still have warm feel while hanging out at home, check out the Dakota slippers. We like the mocassin style.
Check out our complete guide to UGG boots, plus coats, gloves and hats to help get you through this winter.
Isabel Marant plans to join slew of designers to jump on the e-commerce bandwagon. Starting February her hip spring/summer collection will be available at Net-A-Porter [Fashionologie]. If you love her edgy style but don’t want to pay full price (or can’t wait for markdowns on The Outnet), here are our picks to snag the edgy but feminine Isabel Marante inspired look now.
This soft Free People mohair cardigan is perfect with the sleeves rolled up, and pairs down an otherwise frilly v-neck party dress by Newport News.
A pair of Naughty Monkey buckled boots with a comfortable wedge heel adds some rock ‘n roll edge, along with some black tights, and this Martin + Osa chain necklace adds a little sparkle.
See our guide to party dresses and boots for more fun looks.
NeimanMarcus is great for finding lots of gifts in one place. But to get your gifts before Christmas, all standard shipping orders must be placed by December 15. Get free three day shipping by using code HURRY at checkout. Use our finds below to inspire your purchases.
Give these stunning Kate Spade crystal drop earrings to someone special on your list just in time for them to wear them on New Year’s Eve.
This skinny sequin scarf is too amazing to hide inside of your coat. We’d wear iti with a cardigan to show off the sparkles.
If you’d prefer to pay a little extra for two day shipping, place your order orders by noon CST on December 21 or even more for overnight shipping orders, place by noon CST on December 23.
The perfect double-duty gift: this gorgeous cocktail ring cleverly conceals a Michael Kors Very Hollywood solid perfume.
For more great gift ideas, check out our guides to earrings, scarves and fragrances.
Last night, Barbara Walters named First Lady Michelle Obama her most fascinating person of the year. While we loved hearing her talk about important issues (as well as her favorite cooking shows), we were fascinated by her floral-print Rachel Roy dress–namely, how she manages to wear florals so often in different ways.
Since becoming First Lady, she’s worn floral cardigans, jackets, dresses and skirts, proving just how versatile the print can be. Follow in our First Lady’s footsteps and incorporate a pretty floral print, like the ones below, into your wardrobe.
1. This muted top works just as well with a pencil skirt and pumps as it does with jeans and ballet flats.
2. The muted neutral tones in this floral dress make it a multitasking piece. Wear it all year long.
3. This floral print tulip skirt will be the star of any outfit. Pair it with black or white to temper the standout print.
Be sure to read our complete Michelle Obama style guide, plus check out more dresses, cardigans and skirts we love.
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