Category: ‘week in review’

Must-Reads:

Perennially chipper designer Isaac Mizrahi seems to have found a new perfect niche with his upcoming line for QVC.  We can’t wait to see him sell us plaid cheesecake.

Shapewear came under fire this week.  Is it a friend or foe?  We think it has its time and place, but we’ll leave the ultimate decision to you.

Along with heaps of good advice, Oprah introduced us to the word “shabootie.” Needless to say, we were thrilled to have this hybrid bon mot enter our lexicon.

Sales & Deals:

Take 50% off fall boots and booties at Kohl’s

Take up to 60% off trendy handbags at Baghaus

Save up to 60% off colorful dresses at Bloomingdale’s

Taste Tests:

Which popcorn beret’s price will leave your wallet bursting?

Which architectural gold cuff won’t cost you an architect’s fee?

Guides To Check Out:

Get ready for holiday travel with a stylish carry on bag, and then pack it up with festive attire and a pair of dress pants appropriate to any event.

Must-Reads:

Just in time for Halloween, two-tone hair crests the first wave of a trend.  We’ve got the tips on how to get it right, if you must indulge the look.

W magazine proved to us that print publications really just march to their own drummers these days.  They’ve come up with a simple, mere five-stop process for you to shop their pages in 2010.

Saks, however, is on a more relevant track, having begun to add private online flash sales to its repertoire.

Sales & Deals:

Take 55% off Frye boots and shoes at 6pm

Save up to 60% off on warm winter coats from Lord & Taylor

Take up to 70% off versatile dresses from New York & Co.

Taste Tests:

Which zipped bag is the more practical purchase?

Which silver flats are a flat-out bargain?

Guides To Check Out:

This week, we’re excited to abandon old wives’ rules and wear our white jeans straight through fall.  After all, they look great paired with an eco-friendly grocery tote and accessorized with autumn-appropriate fingerless gloves.

Must-Reads:

We’re weighing our Halloween costume options.  For a ladylike October 31st, go with a Mad Men-themed get-up, and for something a little more wild, make it Lady Gaga at the VMAs.

Robin Renzi of Me&Ro debuted a funky, lovely line of jewelry for HSN.  We’re into the good picks and eco-friendly options.

We checked out some of Etsy’s most hilarious offerings, conveniently picked out for you by the tongue-in-cheek site Regretsy.

Sales & Deals:

Save up to 50% on party dresses from Armani Exchange

Up to 65% off trendy wool coats at SmartBargains

Take up to 60% off work-play tops from Ralph Lauren

Taste Tests:

Which infinity scarf costs infinitely less than the other?

Which sequin dress won’t blind you with its price tag?

Guides To Check Out:

Take a look at Oprah’s top denim pick, CJ by Cookie Johnson jeans.  Then pair them off with a perfect pair of high heeled boots and a pretty new tank top.

Must-Reads:

Lucky and HSN are collaborating on limited edition, affordable designs from the likes of Rebecca Minkoff, Shoshanna, and more.  The goods go on sale on air at 8 pm EST tonight, but we’ve already brought you the best of the bunch, available online now.

Take a look at preview images of Rodarte’s upcoming line for Target.  Based on what we’ve seen so far, we’re pretty excited for the December 20th launch date.

Christian Louboutin designs shoes for Barbie, and has her ankles slimmed down while he’s at it.  Who knew Barbie had cankles?

Sales & Deals:

Take 50% off draped cardigans from Lucky Brand

Save up to 75% off day-to-night dresses from J. Crew

Take up to 50% off sleek knee high boots from Endless

Taste Tests:

Which cold-weather fedora will keep you warm and solvent?

Which twisted necklace makes a statement at a better price?

Guides To Check Out:

This week, take a look at some crisp button-down shirts and take shelter from dreary weather with the best umbrellas.  Then get cozy in a trendy new coat.

Must-Reads:

Kate Beckinsale was named 2009’s Sexiest Woman Alive.  We’re sure Esquire is right, but we also think she’s pretty fashionable.

The German women’s magazine Brigitte decided to ban models from its pages.  We can’t wait to wait to see the results of this drastically progressive decision.

Alexander McQueen is suing Steve Madden for making a near-exact copy of his biker bootie.  Can’t say we blame McQueen for doing it.

Sales & Deals:

Save up to 60% off designer denim at Saks

Take up to 70% off trendy tops from Free People

Take up to 50% off luxury cashmere scarves at Bluefly

Taste Tests:

Which black fringed scarf sports a friendlier price tag?

Which faux fur vest’s price will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy?

Guides To Check Out:

This week, we’re staying natural with eco-friendly underwear.  We’ve also decided to re-explore the look of flare jeans and button-down shirts.

Must-Reads:

We went behind the scenes with Pantheon Pictures to check out Swag at the Suites during Fashion Week – seems like swag is indeed recession-proof.

Whether you prefer smoky eyes or a natural look, we’ve sorted out the best eyeshadow options for both this fall.

People came out with their 2009 best-dressed list, and we, in turn, came out with our top looks from their candidates.

Sales & Deals:

Take up to 60% off dresses from Nordstrom

Save 50% off jewelry at Free People

Take 50% off tops from the Gap

Taste Tests:

Which plaid shirt’s price might have you seeing stars?

Which striped cardigan is the better buy?

Guides To Check Out:

Look sharp for fall with a designer handbag (or one that looks fancier than its price tag), a new peacoat, and a sexy bra hidden underneath everything.

Must-Reads:

Chanel launched a new nail polish color, jade, at Fashion’s Night Out.  Since it’s a tough one to find, we’re making it ourselves.

Rachel Zoe lets us in on select items from her QVC line a month in advance.  We’re trying not to go bah-nanas.

Tyra Banks extends her media reign to the web with a new Tyra-focused site.

Taste Tests:

Which suede booties’ price won’t have you singing the blues?

Which gold cuff is less costly?

Sales & Deals:

Save up to 75% off skirts at Martin + Osa

Save up to 70% off vests at Nordstrom

Take up to 60% off jackets at J. Crew

Guides To Check Out:

Get a chic new office look for fall with the best of our work dresses, and start dreaming of getting cozy in cold weather in one of the new coat trends or in some luxurious cashmere.

Must-Reads:

So much for the edit button.  Rachel Zoe kicked off the second season of The Rachel Zoe Project in true Zoe form.

We just don’t know how to tie a scarf like a Parisienne, so we’re sticking with infinity scarves instead.

Forget red and put away your baby pinks – navy nails are the way to go this fall.

Sales & Deals:

Up to 60% off tops at Free People

Up to 60% off blazers at J. Crew

Up to 60% off designer denim at Saks

Taste Tests:

Which leaf pendant will cost you a whole lot more?

Which black vest is the more conservative buy?

Guides To Check Out:

Time to suit up for fall with a new leather jacket, black jeans, and a pair of thigh-high boots.