Carlos Falchi–the man, the myth, the legend–will be making a public appearance at Bergdorf Goodman on Thursday April 23, from 1-4 pm. Better still, any of your Carlos Falchi purchases will be signed by the designer himself! Way to turn that splurge into an investment!
Location:
Bergdorf Goodman Main Floor (212) 872-2577
Thursday, April 23 1-4 pm!
Hello readers! A bit off topic, I know… but I love Ed Hardy, and wanted to be sure to share this fabulous sale information with you!
Ed Hardy Handbag and Scarf Sale
ONE day only Friday, April 17th
11:00 am Start Time
Prices start at $45
Save Up to 68%
Want to have the best accessory around? Thanks to Ed Hardy, it’s in the bag. French designer Christian Audigier has made many a celebrity happy with his colorful, tattoo-inspired line, Ed Hardy. Now you can sport Ed Hardy’s “street couture” look with satchels, totes, carry-ons, clutches, and hobos that exude the rebellious attitude of rock and roll fashion. Simply put, Ed Hardy bags are the bolder shoulder candy.
Ed Hardy was created in 1994 to honor famed tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy, known as “the godfather of the modern tattoo” for his defiant designs that incorporate skulls, daggers, roses, hearts, and Chinese symbols. The lifestyle brand has been seen on style icons ranging from Madonna to Bill Clinton. With an Ed Hardy bag on your arm, you will come to know the power of the purse.
Ideeli is an exclusive, members-only site, but you are invited to join in the fun! Click HERE to join ideeli!
Time to score a major discount on all things Vincent Longo! Good until April 12th, Vincent Longo is offering a 25% off Spring discount on all purchases made at Vincentlongo.com. Do hurry over to grab the best stuff!
Promo code is SPRING25.
Another Vincent Longo promotional code that recently crossed my desk is even better… but no expiration date was provided so I'm not sure when it will expire. Their 30% off makeup artist discount has been offered to friends & family!
Enter code MUADISCOUNT during checkout.
The Fashionable Housewife dishes on Women’s Shoe Trends For Spring 2009
A Few Goody Gumdrops asks Sexy Shoe or Emu? You decide!
Bags, Bling and Beauty looks to Christian Louboutin for some serious retail therapy.
Couture In The City shows us how to get noticed in super-sexy shoe styles for Spring!
Fashion Fille supplies some major shoe porn to drool at why pondering what makes shoes so damn fantabulous.
Handbag du Jour explores why Amber Rose and her accessories are the highlight of Paris Fashion Week.
Ma Petite Chou wants these Marni Crossed Slingback Sandals!
Princess Dominique Dishes Fashion and Franco Sarto Partner to Offerthe Bijou Summer Sandal Giveway!
Quinta Trends wants to by all the new collection of Argentinean shoes Luz Príncipe, because It loves it!
Raging Rouge is in love with the latest designs from Havaianas.
Shopping and Info loves lilac boots for Spring.
Style Eyes is loving Fringed Shoes and Boots just not with a checked shirt or dress.
The Bare Skinny dishes on the sexiest shoe of the season, Gladiator sandals.
Be first to shop Piperlime’s Shoe Sale from Women. The Budget Fashionista scoped out the latest reductions and Spring steals!
The Well-Heeled Society shows the perfect heels to walk all over that man: embellished in crystals and ankle bow-ties!
What’s Haute Magazine interviews star shoe designer Camilla Skovgaard.
diva in a carry on digs the heck out of these fashionable summer pumps from victoria’s secret
Tough economic times stress me out, and when I get stressed I want to go binge shopping. Ironic, right?
In particular, I need to take three large steps back from department store displays when I peruse the Spring 2009 collection from Christian Louboutin (lest I drool all over the soft leather). I love these dusty-pink Mary Janes with brown piping. They're a little innocent, and a little sexy all wrapped up in one luxe package.
Click HERE to check out the Christian Louboutin Mary Jane at Neiman Marcus. Retail is $875.
Image courtesy of Neiman Marcus.
Offered in beautiful, punchy Spring colors like green (shown), fuchsia, coral and sunflower, kate spade's union square line is constructed from an extremely light nylon. If you're packing for travel, why would you want to carry a bag that's heavy when it's empty?
The jewelry junkie in me also loves the fact that the hardware is plated in 14k light gold. Gorgeous!
Click HERE to buy this bag from Kate Spade online.
Photo via katespade.com
Perhaps one of the most mysterious of the parameters on a diamond certificate is fluorescence. Why does it matter? Is it good or bad? Allow me to shed some light…
Fluorescence simply lets you know if the diamond in question glows when placed under a fluorescent light. Fluorescence in and of itself is not bad, and it can actually be an asset to a lesser stone.
Diamonds with little to no body color, (Like D, E, F, or G colored stones) may appear somewhat more milky to a discerning eye if they have fluorescence. Diamonds with a darker body color (I, J or K) can actually appear less yellow if they have fluorescence. Strong fluorescence is generally something to avoid, particularly when buying online. Stones with a strong fluorescence can appear opaque, so you'd want to view this type of diamond in person before you purchase. So you see, depending on the color of the stone, fluorescence can be a blessing or a curse!
Trivia: The hope diamond, perhaps one of the more famous diamonds in the world, fluoresces RED. This unusual characteristic is one of many reasons people believe the owner of this gem would be perpetually cursed. Do visit the Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum if you're ever in Washington, DC!
My favorite thing about warmer weather is how easy it is to look glam and be comfortable at the same time. Diane Samandi's Spring 2009 Collection is filled with eye-catching sherbert hues, and my absolute favorite piece is this Sunshine Patio Dress.
With the same ease as slipping on a t-shirt, you can don this sexy maxi dress and look infinitely more stylish. The beautiful print reminds me of an Asian silk screen. Diane's nostalgia for the intense glamour of old hollywood drives her to use luxe fabrics, like the printed silk used for this dress. The crochet top adds a touch of bohemian casual style.
Retailers of Diane Samandi include Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom. Retail price is $315.
During trying economic times, it's difficult to rationalize buying jewelry. One way to justify the purchase is if you buy an "investment piece", that you hope will appreciate in value over time.
Some look to diamonds for this purpose, but many experts agree Tanzanite may actually be the stone to buy. Tanzanite occurs in only one place on earth: Tanzania. Many speculate that when the mines of Tanzania are emptied… the supply of Tanzanite will cease!
If you choose to invest in this stone, be sure to treat it with care! Tanzanite is a softer stone, and can scratch easily.
This gorgeous antique-styled ring is currently on sale at Super Jeweler for $599. Click HERE to check it out!
I absolutely, positively hate the toe dividers used by some nail salons. Perhaps it's my inflexible toes at fault, but some of them are downright painful.
Worse still is when the technician removes the toe separators and attempts to slip on your sandals without disturbing your fresh pedicure.
Why take a chance with a smudge, or hurt your little piggies? These adorable slippers by Pedi Couture come equipped with the cushiest toe separators that are part of the sandal. Slip them on before a pedicure (it's easy to do hands-free) and have your nail technician paint your toes while you're wearing them. Then you can stroll right out, keeping your pedicure safe for drying while you run errands.
The camouflage slippers pictured in this post retail for $27.95. Click HERE to head to the Pedi Couture website.