Fashion News

Spring Swimwear Discount!

2008-03-13T09:43:00.000-07:00

LaLaLingerie.com has just released their 2008 swimwear collection and they are offering our readers an exclusive discount! Save 10% and receive free shipping on all orders placed by 3/30/08. Coupon code: VICIOUS.

There are lots of chic new swimsuits to choose from including polka dot bikinis, contemporary monokinis, hot metallic swimsuits and more. Two of our favorites swimsuits are the fun blue nautical bikini and the champagne satin bandeau bikini!

The Steve Madden Chap

2007-09-11T18:00:00.001-07:00

Steve Madden is now accepting pre-orders for what they claim is their latest "most wanted" shoe, the Chap. According to Steve Madden, "These haute booties capture the silhouette of the season. Pair them with tights or trousers for the perfect pulled together look".

The Chap is constructed of genuine leather and is available in black, white, fuschia, cream, brown, grey and tan. The Chap also boasts a leather sole, 4.75" heel, a hidden 1" platform and a price tag of $149.95

So what do you think? Love it or hate it?

Customize It!

2007-08-11T15:52:00.000-07:00

With growth in technology, comes growth in fashion. Just a few years ago, getting a custom shirt made took time, effort and quite a bit of money. Nowadays, you can wake up with a great idea, log on to the internet, spend a few minutes and like magic, your creation shows up at your door in a matter of days.

Creating custom clothing is also amazingly affordable. Custom shirts start at only $10! You can also receive 10% off your entire custom order at Customized Girl, when you use coupon code: CJ05.

There are tons of different styles, color and endless options available including custom shirts, panties, camisole sets, bags, hoodies, maternity clothing and much more. Custom shirts are also great for gifts or special events such as bachelor(ette) parties, weddings, birthdays, reunions, etc.

So what are you waiting for? Get creative and design a shirt for yourself and/or a friend!

Take me to the design center, now!

Lowrise Panties - Splurge or Steal?

2007-07-01T21:02:00.000-07:00

Can you tell the splurge from the steal? Both pairs of panties above feature a modern low rise and are made of stretch nylon lace. Here are the manufacturers specs of the panties on the left:

"Ultra-comfortable, in a sheer, stretch lace. In a modernized, thong silhouette this sleek panty features a curved waistband and minimal coverage back panel.
- Modern, low rise thong
- Silky, sheer, stretch lace
- Flat, curved waistband
- Thong back is 1.5 inches at most narrow point
- Daringly low, 3.5 inch rise"

And the panties on the right:

"Beautiful and feminine, this thong has it all. All-over lace combined with ultra soft mesh and no side seams make this panty both pretty and comfortable enough to wear every day.
- All-over lace combined with ultra soft mesh
- Ultra-low silhouette with no side seams to add bulk
- Lace has great stretch and is ultra-soft
- Comfortable enough to wear every day"

The biggest difference in these panties is the price. One retails for $3.96 and the other retails for $18.00. Can you tell which thong is more expensive and why?

Summer Swimwear

2007-05-25T14:07:00.000-07:00

This seasons trends have extended to swimsuits and there are all sorts of adorable nautical inspired suits, animal print bikinis, ruffled monokinis and embellished suits to spice up the beaches this year! Here are a few of our favorite swimsuits for summer:

Summer is just around the corner, time for swimsuit shopping!

Create Your Own Unique Dress!

2007-04-23T18:48:00.000-07:00

You have to checkout the latest combination of internet technology and couture fashion! Studio 28 Couture has a brand new website where you can virtually create your own unique (and quite possibly, one-of-a-kind) dress.

First you choose from 3 different styles for the top and then three different styles for the skirt to create your dress silhouette. Then, you choose the type of print that you would like your dress to be made out of and the trim. Finally, pick your size, pay $150 and like magic, your custom dress will arrive in the mail within 4 weeks!

Studio 28 Couture dresses definately have a vintage look and retro appeal. Check out a few examples of their finished product:

Studio 28 Couture currently offers 9 different dress shapes, 24 different fabrics and 21 different trims. The combinations are ENDLESS for a truely unique dress, or even a one-of-a-kind dress, if your creative!

Huge Discount on Diane Von Furstenburg!

2007-04-12T23:26:00.000-07:00

If you're in the Los Angeles area, Billion Dollar Babes is hosting a one day sale where you can score some Diane Von Furstenburg duds at up to 60% off retail.

This is an invite only event, so you must RSVP at Billion Dollar Babes. Billion Dollar Babes has the best shopping events around! They are often attended by celebrities and/or their stylists, entertainment and music executives as well as stylish professionals from just about every field. If you shop for sport, you should join the Billion Dollar Babes VIP club, which will allow early enter and other perks at their events.

This Diane Von Furstenburg sale will be held on Saturday, April 21st at the W Hotel in Westwood.

Date: Saturday, April 21st

Place: 930 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, California 90024

Time: 10am - 7pm

Project Runway Casting Call - Los Angeles

2007-04-09T16:48:00.000-07:00

Are you an aspiring (or successful!) fashion designer? Want to jump start your career by designing on national television? If so, there will be an open casting call in Los Angeles this coming Friday, for the new Project Runway! Here's the scoop:

Date: April 13th, 2007

Time: 12pm - 6pm

Place: 453 South Spring Street, 7th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Bring: Three articles of clothing of your own design, A picture portfolio of your work and a completed application form

You must be 21 years old to participate, a legal US resident with the ability to travel internationally and you have to be one kick ass designer. Good luck!

Virtual Hair Makeover

2007-04-01T15:11:00.000-07:00

It's just too easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to hairstyles and makeup. Once you find a style that "works" it can be scary to change it, but hey, change is good and trying new things is fun!

One of the easiest (and most fun) ways to find a new hairstyle or hair color is by using the virtual makeover system at Makeover Solutions. You simply upload a picture of yourself and you can easily try on nearly 3,000 different hairstyles, hair cuts and hair colors! Makeover Solutions also has a huge, often updated celebrity hairstyle database, so you can easily see if Eva Longorias new color suits your complexion, or if you can pull off the new bangs being worn by Nelly Furtado, Reese Witherspoon and Natalie Portman this season.

Once you find your favorite hairstyles that suit your face, email them to your friends, or print them out and bring them to your stylist for a cut and color that you know you'll love!

Makeover Solutions also has much more to offer then just hairstyles. You can virtually try on different makeup colors and styles as well as nail polish, glasses, colored contacts, hats, jewellery and you can even virtually whiten your teeth! There is also a special occasions selection which it excellent for find the perfect prom or wedding hairstyles.

The best part is that you can get your virtual makeover for less then $5 a month! I would much rather invest $5 in getting my hair just right, rather then spend over $100 on a haircut/color that I hope will look good on me.

Designer Jeans

2007-03-24T00:08:00.000-07:00

Designer jeans. Years ago it used to be a contradiction of terms, you either were wearing designer or you were wearing jeans. Now designer jeans are EVERYWHERE. Department stores have created new departments just to house the hundreds upon hundreds of different designer jeans that can cost from slightly over $100 to almost $1000. I even walked into a Macy's recently and right into their new "Status Denim" department. There is even a company in New York (APO Jeans) that will make a custom pair of jeans for you for $4,000.

Sadly, sometimes you are just paying for some designer to slap his/her name on a crappy pair of denim dungaries the were made for $2 in China/India/Indonesia. BUT, most true designer denim is actually worth the price. I love jeans. More specifically, I love Rock and Republic jeans, they are my absolute favorite when it comes to jeans, designer or not. As with any brand, some designer jeans fit your body type perfectly and some just don't work. Quite honestly, I was a non-believer in spending upword of $200 for a pair of jeans, until I effortlessly slipped and fell into a beautiful pair of Rock and Republics. Now I'm hooked.

Do you believe in designer denim? What are your favorite jeans brand(s), and why?

Walking in High Heels

2007-03-07T01:17:00.000-08:00

There is nothing that screams, "fashion victim!", louder then a women wobbling around awkwardly in heels. It doesn't matter how cute, sexy or expensive the shoes are, if you can't work them properly they are worthless. Here are some tips on how to walk properly in high heels, and look like a million bucks doing it:

Brighten Up, Buttercup!

2007-03-01T22:56:00.000-08:00

Holy crap, it's already March! Spring is right around the corner!

Gone are the days of drab earthtones, tweeds, wool and tights...

Hellllllllooooooo, spring time!

It's time to brighten up, Buttercup!

Bright colors in every shape and fashionable form are a huge trend for Spring/Summer 2007. So pick a color, any color! Just make sure it's bright and bold, just not quite neon, thank you very much...

Lucite Accessories

2007-02-25T17:59:00.000-08:00

A huge trend for spring and summer 2007 will be lucite accessories. Here's Drew Barrymore on February 14th, showing off this cool new trend with stacks of chunky, clear lucite bracelets.

And, no, Drew isn't the only one with the love for lucite. SO many designers have included lucite accessories in their new collections. Marc Jacobs, Dolce and Gabbanna, Chloe and Fendi are just a few of the designer heavy-hitters that are embracing lucite and making it hot again.

What exactly is lucite, anyways? Lucite is a fancy name for transparent plastic. But, hey, people will be way more interested in checking out your new designer lucite bracelet, then your new designer plastic bracelet. It just sounds better...

Here is an adorable pair of pink lucite earring by Betsey Johnson. Betsey has adorned this dainty beauties with sparkling rhinestones in true Betsey fashion. $40.00

Here's an inexpensive way to try out the lucite trend! This 38" long necklace has warped lucite links and various beads on a gold chain. It's available at Forever 21 for a mear $6.80

I L-O-V-E, love love love, these lucite and rhinestone bracelets! These rhinestone studded lucite lovelies are made by R.J. Graziano. Unfortunately I was unable to find a place online that sells them yet, but you can order them at (212) 685-1248. $95 each.

This smoky lucite bracelet is glitter filled and is another inexpensive way to ease lucite accessories into your wardrobe. This fauceted lucite glitter bangle is available at Forever 21 for practically pennies. $6.80.

Loving the lucite? Have some cash to spend and longing for some designer lucite? These gorgeous Donna Karan platforms are black suede with black patent trim and thick lucite heels. $653.95

These BCBG pumps are three trends in one! We've got the nude shoe with sequin embellishments and a lucite heel. Great party shoes! Originally $278, on sale for $89.

Site to See - StyleHive.com

2007-02-19T16:57:00.000-08:00

We were recently turned on to the website, StyleHive.com, and I must say, it's somewhat addicting!

At Style Hive, you create a free account and create your own stylish "hive". A hive is a collection of fashionable things you find across the internet. It's a great way to keep track of random finds that you'd like to remember for the future (like say, when your next paycheck hits your account...). Style Hive also has a large community and if you find someone with impeccible taste, you can follow their hive.

Style Hive also has a forum, so if you live a fashionable life, you'll love this stylish little community!

Leopard Heels - Splurge or Steal?

2007-01-30T18:46:00.000-08:00

Can you tell the splurge from the steal? This should be an easy one for shoes lovers, but nonetheless, give it a try!

Here we have two pairs of platform peeptoe pumps in a sexy, bold leopard print. The sexy shoes on the left features a genuine leather upper, leather sole and a 4.5" heel. The leopard lovelies on the right have a leopard print haircalf upper, leather sole and a 4" heel. One pair of these leopard peeptoes retails for $150, the other pair retails for $825.

Can you tell which one is the ultra luxe pair that carries the $825 price tag?

Save 75% at BlueFly.com

2007-01-16T19:35:00.000-08:00

Bluefly.com has just kicked off their semi-annual sale! Shop now for best selection and to save up to 75% off some of the hottest designer fashions available.

Blue Fly is one of the top online retail stores for high end style from the big designer labels. Just to name a few, you'll find the latest collections from Prada, Gucci, Vera Wang, Purla, Emilio Pucci, Miss Sixty, Kate Spade, Theory, Zegna, Ferragamo and many more. So, if you like big names and a great deal, head on over to BlueFly.com and see how much you can save! The Blue Fly Semi-Annual Sale ends 2/7/07.

Sparkling Baubles for Valentines Day!

2007-01-15T11:40:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day is coming! What better gift then a sparkling piece of delicious jewelry to show your love to someone. InspiredSilver.com is having a Valentines Day sale, so now's the time to score a pretty ring, pair of earrings or necklace for an incredibly low price. Check our their Hottest Styles under $40!

Spending Valentines Day with the girls this year? Surprise your best friend with a pretty piece of jewelry on V-Day. It will certainly put a smile on her face and show how much you love your friendship.

Shop now through 1/31/07 and receive $10 off any order over $100 (use coupon: SAVE10), or receive $5 off any order over $50 (use coupon code: SAVE5).

Site to See - PopGloss.com

2007-01-08T02:02:00.000-08:00

Every so often we happen upon a fashion related site that you just have to see. Our current Site to See is PopGloss.com! PopGloss.com is a conglomeration of all sorts of fashions from across the web. You can browse through the pictures for hours and there is always something interesting, incredibly fashionable or just plain weird on every page.

We found the four items above on PopGloss.com, just to give you an idea of how randomly wonderful it can be. Yes, that is indeed a solar bikini that charges your iPod while you lay out, a handprinted feather collar, a monkey that blows your nails dry and a pair of brocade Roberto Cavalli boots. Hey, variety is the spice of life...

Latest Trend - Nude Shoes

2007-01-02T19:32:00.000-08:00

Essentially, every designer is doing at least one nude shoe this year, so you can expect this trend to wear on for quite a while. At first, I wanted to think that nude is boring, but realistically this is one of the most fashionable trends we've seen in a while. Understated yet sexy, versatile and classic.

The nude shoe is flattering and easy since it can be worn with anything. Plus, a nude shoe lengthens the leg when worn with dresses, skirts or shorts, for instantly sexy stems. And, of course, nude shoes have been oogled on celebrity feet from Paris to Los Angeles, and have been spotted on Nicole Richie, Sharon Stone, Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, just to name a few.

Save on Sailor Jerry Schizzy

2006-11-28T23:09:00.000-08:00

Pop on over to SailorJerry.com and pick up some tattoo flash inspired schizzy. If you shop by December 25th, you can save upto 20%! Spend $75 and receive 10% off (use coupon code: 10percent), or spend $150 and get 20% off (use coupon code: 20percent).

Sailor Jerry has some great gifts and stocking stuffers for those cool kids on your list. I highly recommend the tattoo socks gift set, the swallow embroidered corset and their cool western shirts!

Shop for a Cause - NEDA

2006-11-21T16:08:00.000-08:00

The holidays are here and everyone has shopping on the brain. So, why not kill two birds with one stone and shop for a cause?!

The National Eating Disorders Association is holding an online auction, for which proceeds will go to help spread awareness and prevention of eating disorders. There are many great items up for auction, including a Marc Jacobs handbag, Sara Evans concert tickets, jewelry, dance lessons and much more. I especially like the t-shirt that reads, "Obsessing over pounds is for British bankers"!

Check out all of the items currently up for auction HERE!

Naomi Campbell Seeks Fashionable Punishment

2006-11-17T22:03:00.000-08:00

It no big surprise that Naomi Campbell is in court again, for hitting someone... again, but the real kicker is that she has the nerve to request that her community service work be "palatable" and that "sweeping the streets, for example, would be out of the question" (as Boy George recently had to do for his community service).

Who exactly does she think she is?!

If found guilty, Naomi is facing up to seven years in prison and deportation, and she has the gall to negotiate what sort of community service she would be willing to do. It's obvious that she is not taking this seriously. Perhaps if she swept the streets she would learn how to clean up after herself and wouldn't have to continue beating up her maids...

Read the full news story on Naomi Campbell's latest court appearance at The Independent.

Kate Spade Sample Sale!

2006-11-15T00:39:00.000-08:00

Kate Spade has just kicked off her sample sale! And the best part? The Kate Spade Sample Sale is available online at KateSpade.com! Now you can shop the Kate Spade sample sale from anywhere in the world. Gotta love the internet. Any how, this sample sale is 3 days only, so shop before November 17th to receive up to 70% off Kate Spade handbags, accessories, baby item and more!

Shop the Kate Spade Sample Sale Now!!

Designer Dresses on Sale!

2006-11-10T16:47:00.000-08:00

For some reason I've been hooked on dresses lately. Perhaps it's because a great fitting dress is the easiest way to look good on the fly.

Good fitting dress + hot accessories + sexy shoes = Looking good in 5 minutes.

Now, the even better news: CoutureCandy is offering 15% off of all of their designer dresses, now through November 30th! Couture Candy has some of the hottest dresses by designers such as Eskell, LaROK, Kushcush, Karen Zambos (shown above), Karanina, Vivienne Westwood, Misile and more.

Use coupon code DRESSME to receive the 15% discount on your order!

Save on Holiday Jewelry

2006-11-07T18:29:00.000-08:00

The holidays are here and tis the season for sparkling baubles. Emitations is offering 7% off all jewelry, now through November 20th, so it's the prefect time to pick up some new jewelry for the upcoming holiday festivities! Outshine everyone at this years holiday parties with a glamorous cocktail ring or pick up a gift for your favorite jewelry lover.

Use coupon code FFALL7 to receive 7% off your entire order at Emitations.com. Also, if your order is over $75 you will receive free shipping as well!