Week of Thrifts: Day 2 Mod

From my weekend thrifting trip, I also got this mod black and white dress by LAUNDRY by Shelli Segal:Slightly modernized with a wide, patent-leather, white belt and ankle bootiesJust boots - I err on the side of simplicityAnkle Booties: Anne Klein NYWide, White, Patent-Leather Belt: bebeTall Boots: Banana Republic

Week of Thrifts Kick-Off

I went by the Junior League warehouse this weekend and scooped up quite a few nice vintage and thrift finds. Enough, in fact, that I thought I'd do a week of thrifts - outfits with thrifted items, that is. They won't be 100% thrifteditem-outfits - that's not really my style. I like to mix and match secondhand items with the latest styles. I buy and wear what I like, regardless of how much (or

Fashion Friend Finale - Week 7/29/07

Couture in the City introduces new fashion trend: NeonsStyle Bubble brings light to American designer, Frank TropianoAdventures in the Stiletto Jungle has found Cameron Diaz's white wedgesSo FASH'on shares some tips for getting the "Grown-Up" lookNOTE: Image source not known - if you're the owner and object to this photo's use, please email me and I'll happily take it down

Rock Out, Brandi

This song rocks!"The Story" by Brandi Carlile

Gorgeous Grays for Fall 2007

This post was pretty popular for this past summer (click), so since the gray tones will carry through to fall as a hot trend, I figured I'd pick some new items as Gorgeous Grays for Fall 2007:Kate Spade Georgia - platform suede pumps - image and item from zappos.com*I think I might have to have these...if nothing else, don't be surprised if you see them on my Must Shop List*Vince Empire Smock

Shopping a la Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman was on TV tonight, and while I didn't get to watch the entire movie (turned it on after it had already started), I did get to see my favorite scene - the shopping scene - oh yea! I tried searching on YouTube.com for a clip, but the only one I could find was actually from Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion where Romy and Michelle comment on the Pretty Woman shopping scene:The

Sponsor Chic: Sea-Chic Earrings

Whether you're looking to do some early Christmas shopping or you need the perfect gift for that special someone - friend, family, or loved one - then check out the luxe, handmade creations by Anne Maa Designs Custom Jewelry. I especially love these Citrine and Sea Horse earrings (click for details) because they're so dainty, yet eye-catching. Why buy mass-produced when you can get a little piece

LBDs for Girls with Curves

Another anonymous shopaholic enthusiast writes:"I need your help, see, I'm going to my bf's graduation prom in August. But I have no idea what to wear, I'm overweight, but I've got curves u know, I weight around 170 lbs and I'm 5'2.. (pretty pretty short). Please give me some advice! what can I wear?? I was thinking a black dress, but I don't know what style goes better with my shape.. Thanks for

Where to Shop for Designer Jewelry?

An anonymous shopaholic sweetie asks:"do you have any top picks for sites that cover designer jewelry? I have tried Neimans, Bluenile, and Vialuxe. any recommendations would be appreciated."Check out le-fashionista.com for some great handmade and indie jewelry designs (including some of mine)I'd also try the following sites - they have a nice selection:Net-A-Porter.comShopBop.comMax & Chloe (link

Corporate Chic: How to Dress for Formal Work

I'm not very happy with this picture. Perhaps after all the color with the turquoise top from yesterday this seems a tad monotone. I dunno, but I do know that if you don't like dressing nice, yet slightly on the boring side, then you should shy away from formal work environments, i.e. Corporate America. It seems in Corporate America, the more boring the outfit, the better. The most popular

Sponsor Chic: Dinner Party Chic

Next time you have a dinner party, why use your usual boring dishes, when you can add a handmade, artisan touch to the table? Check out these beautiful "Wee Pots" by Plays With Mud. These handcrafted dishes can be used to chicly hold paperclips on your desk or serve as your new candy dish, but why not use them, instead, to hold salt and pepper for your next dinner party a la Martha Stewart? Or,

One Tank Top - Three Outfits

It's been faaaaar to long since I did one of my "three outfits/styles/ways" posts (click here for an older post). Luckily, I've been working on a couple. I had one almost complete, but then on a whim tonight, I decided to do a new set tonight.Here are three outfits based off of one tank top. You guys know I love turquoise, so, when I saw this tank top on sale at Banana Republic, I had to have it.

Must Shop: Booties for Fall 2007

Not sure if anyone's noticed the new "My Must Shop List" to the right side of the blog, but one item I'm loving most right now are Booties. I'm completely obsessed with this latest must-have, meaning that I simply must shop for the perfect pair. Here are some of my faves:(click image to enlarge - Blogger shrunk my image!)Images and items fromChristian Louboutin - NeimanMarcus.comAnne Klein NY -

Fashion Friend Finale - Week 7/22/07

Couture in the City points out the new casual jacket trend - stone-washed denimStylePhox highlights some faves from Ralph Lauren's Fall 2007 collectionFrugal Fashionista shows us how to get one of Ali Larter's hottest looks (IMO)Daddy Likey presents "Don't Show-cha Your Chocha: Volume 2"

Casual Chic - Summertime Work

I don't know what it was with my shoes yesterday, but do you ever wear shoes that make you feel like you're developing blisters right on the balls of your feet? I knew that I'd be wearing flats today, and luckily, this skirt looks fab with my J Crew flats:I love wearing these flowy skirts to work - I feel like I'm wearing pajamas except these skirts are often work-appropriate! I love these skirts

Sponsor Chic: Shopaholic-Worthy Note Cards

Check out these Sponsor Chic, shopaholic-worthy note cards:These handmade cards by The Glam Boutique, feature a sweet shopaholic with tons of goodies and pretty text that reads, "I'm not spoiled, but I'm working on it!" I love love love it! So cute!For only $10, you get 10 cards and envelopes and you even get to personalize the cards with your name (or other text) in a font and font color you get

The Hills Are Baaaaack

Who's excited about The Hills Season 3?

Preppy/Work Chic a la Lilly

I'm feeling a bit under the weather right now, so for me, when I'm sick, I like to dress comfy...as cute as possible, but comfort usually starts to take over my style...haha. For today, I wanted to wear layers (to stay warm!) and luckily, I have this fab Lilly Pulitzer sweater (one of several items I bought when a store closing had their Lilly marked at 75% off!)I've also been meaning to purchase

What Did I Buy at Neimans' Sale?

Well, among other things I purchased at Neiman's Last Call sale, I'm sure some of you are wondering which of the four dresses I bought. Lots of you guessed correctly - the black and white (actually off-white) Diane VonFurstenberg is what I bought! I've always wanted a DVF wrap dress of my very own...what better way to get one than at more than half off? It was just so classy yet sexy at the

How To: Break In New Shoes

It's like "Welcome Home Loubies - Part Two." That's riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight...Thanks to Neiman Marcus' fab sale, I was able to bring home my second pair of Christian Louboutins. These dainty, canvas-covered heels were a steal at right around 50% off!I've been walking around my house with these on, trying to break them in from the comfort of my home, rather than out and about. "How does one

Jessica Simpson Does Swimwear

Jessica Simpson is expanding her fashion/beauty empire with a new line of swimwear, which she showed at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Miami Swim. You can view highlights of the show by clicking here.Most of the suits I saw were pretty generic. I did like image #5 of 18 - the stripey one piece. What do you think?NOTE: Image from glam.com

Shopping Neiman's Last Call Sale

I got a post-card a couple weeks ago informing me that Neiman Marcus' sale would be marked down to Last Call which means up to 65% off sale items or one of the times of the year when Neiman items are marked with normal people prices. You can get anything theory tank tops for $18 to Reem Acra gowns to a couple thous (yea, still expensive). I decided to hit up the sale to see if I could find any

Fashion Friend Finale - Week 7/15/07

Couture in the City blogs on matchy matchy celeb looksCandid Cool gives us a tour of Palm Beach, FL boutique La Ti DaCatwalk Queen talks about the welcome party for David Beckham joining LA GalaxyThe Runway Scoop shares tips from Hilary Alexander on how to dress a la Couture on a budget

Casual Chic - Work to Play

My camera is fixed! Yay!!!!! Ok, back to outfit posting...I wore an outfit very similar to this to work yesterday, but was so ready to get out of it by the time I got home. I had to run to Best Buy (to get my camera) and then I took my SO out to one of those Hibachi restaurants, which we both love love love. I decided to keep the top and belt, but lose the skirt and swap it out for some skinny

Monday Poll: What's Your Monthly Shopping Budget?

So, my SO thinks I spend too much money on clothes, not that he's trying to tell me how to spend my money (or that I'd let him...haha), but it got me wondering how much other people spend on clothes, shoes, accessories, etc every month. Am you a normal shopaholic who shops a lot, but spends the norm, or are you an out-of-control shopaholic? Voice your opinion: