5 Summer Must-Haves

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Summer is right around the corner and that mean’s new summer must-haves! Keep these tips in mind when you’re shopping for the perfect summer outfit!

The Crop Top

A white bustier crop top looks casual-chic when paired with colorful bottoms, such as a short or maxi skirt or bright cropped jeans (perfect for daytime and nighttime wear)!

Arm Candy

Remember those friendship bracelets you made for you and your best friends in middle school? Well they’re back in style but with a chic twist of course. Try stacking friendship bracelets up your arm and then dole them out to your favorite girl or guy friends when you hang out. You can also pair them with your favorite watch and bracelets.

Bright Colors

If neutral colors are usually what you wear, there’s something about the summer that invites us to throw on shades that shine bolder than our favorite set of highlighters. Sure, yellows and pinks may come to mind first, but experiment with different shades of reds, oranges, greens and blues!

The Wedge

Wedges are a summer must have. Not only are they super cute but they are so comfortable you can wear them all day – and all night! This summer try branching out and trying different styles, such as floral wedges, woven wedges, or brightly colored wedges that are sure to make your outfit POP!

Floral Everything

Floral is a staple for summer! Floral dresses, floral cropped jeans; even floral shoes are in for summer. Be sure to not go overboard with floral though. To help tone it down pair a cute top with floral jeans or wear a floral dress with a cute pair of wedges for a night on the town!

3 Ways to Liven Up Your Spring Wardrobe

Colorful Spring Heels

Spring is the perfect time to get funky and colorful with your wardrobe. There are easy ways to incorporate select designer pieces that can add a lift to your look without causing you to cough up a lot of cash in the process.

By showing off your daring side. Bold spring patterns make it easy for you to express your inner rebel. Find two or three unique striped, tribal or graphic patterned pieces and don’t be afraid to mix designs from the same line. We love some of the newer patterns from Custo Barcelona and Lilly Pulitzer.

By adding colorful accessories. Cool colorful accessories like jewelry, sunglasses and shoes can make even a basic white tank top pop. Scope out a perfect pair of shades in pink or sandals in lime green.

By ruffling it up. Add flirt and flutter to your wardrobe by incorporating one or two pieces with oversized ruffles at the necklines, hems, and sleeves.

Deals and Steals: Rack Room Shoes

Polka Dot Heels

Looking to save money but not skimp on quality? Rack Room Shoes is exactly what you are looking for! The Rack Room Shoes has an everyday sale of Buy One Get One 50% off (2nd pair must be equal or lesser value and sale excludes accessories).

Rack Room Shoes has so many different designer brands and shoes for men, women, and children. They have many designer brands from Nike to Sperry to Converse and Blue Fin, there is bound to be a brand and style you love.

Rack Room Shoes has many convenient locations nationwide and also has an online store. They frequently run sales and have coupons. Right now they have a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $60 or more when sighing up for their email list! You can also sign up for their mobile alerts that will send coupons right to your cellphone! No need to clip or print out coupons!

Not only does Rack Room Shoes have lots of different styles of shoes but they also have accessories! They have a variety of different handbags, backpacks, shoe laces and socks.

Be sure to stop by your nearest location and tell us what you bought!

To find a store nearest you or to shop online visit their website.

What great escape is LC planning for spring?

Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge At Warren Tricomi Los Angeles

Lauren Conrad is known for her role on The Hills; however she has taken the fashion world by storm with her exclusive Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s Collection. She recently released her Spring 2013 nicknamed “Bright Escape” and once again she does not disappoint! LC’s spring line has a variety of dresses, shorts, pants, blazers and tops that there is something that everyone can enjoy. The spring line is filled with fun patterns and prints and is paired with cute and flirty shorts, perfect for that spring weather!

LC’s “Bright Escape” should be hitting Kohl’s at the end of February and early March. The great thing about LC’s collection is that you get high quality clothes and runway model looks at a fraction of the cost.  LC’s spring line is so versatile, you can wear one of her cute patterned dresses at the office and pair it with one of her blazers and wear it to dinner and drinks with friends at night. “Bright Escape” is moving away from LC’s signature ultra-feminine look with her signature lace and floral patterns and embracing a bolder color line and brighter colors.

In addition to the affordable Kohl’s collection, LC has her higher end Paper Crown Spring 2013 collection. Her spring line adds new additions to Paper Crown and features a different variety of styles to choose from. Paper Crown 2013 has a lot of navy and cream stripe combinations which lending class and sass to the spring collection. From tweed to peach lace, to a sequin jacket, Paper Crown has something for everyone.

Lauren Conrad never fails to disappoint with her collections. You aren’t going to want to miss these super feminine and playful spring lines! Check out “Bright Escape” sneak peak pictures HERE and Paper Crown Spring 2013 pictures HERE.

 

6 Flash Sale Sites to Sign Up For Now!

Billion Dollar Babes Shoes

Discounts of up to 75% off retail can be found by joining flash sale sites. Should you take the time to join? We say yes. Just let us save you the trouble of doing all the research and point out six that make it worth entering your email address.

Hautelook.com. Hautelook.com is a Nordstrom brand that offers deals of up to 75% on fashion, beauty and home products. New sale events take place every morning at 8 AM Pacific. Free to join.

Gilt.com. Top designer brands are featured at up to 60% off to members of Gilt.com. After you find a deal on that great new pair of heels or dress, be sure to check out Gilt’s food, wine and travel discounts.

Ruelala.com. Invitation-only sale site where members can find premier-brand, private sale boutiques. The focus is on a well-edited collection of sought-after offerings from the best brand names in the world. Membership is free, but by invite only.

Outnet.com. Up to 60% off top designer labels such as Alice + Olivia, Proenza Schouler, Rag & bone, Jimmy Choo, Hervé Léger, Valentino and Alexander Wang.

Myhabit.com. Brands like House of Harlow, Gucci and Cavalli have been spotted on Myhabit.com at up to 60% off. Membership is free and can be granted quickly by entering your email or signing in with your existing Amazon.com account.

Bdbshop.com. An online resource for designer deals since 2009, Billion Dollar Babes hosts pop-up designer sample sale events that last two days. Bdbshop.com emails members when new sales or products are put on the calendar. Expect to find huge discounts, special gifts and early bird rewards.

5 Ways to Find Designer Local Deals

Discount Designer ShoppingSubscribe to these sites for free email discount offers and deal updates good for designer clothes, shops and restaurants in your city:

Groupon.com – Since 2008 Groupon has been bringing savvy shoppers daily deals on the best stuff to do and buy in 48 countries.

Livingsocial.com – A local marketplace where you can shop and share all of the best things to do in your city.

YipIt.com – Yipit.com aggregates all of the best of the deal sites and offers in one place.

Google.com/offers – Google’s local deal site. Subscribe to Google Offers and receive an email with offers from local businesses.

Giltcity.com – Local lifestyle site from the Gilt Groupe that offers exclusive designer deal offers at insider prices of up to 75% off.

Wear One Signature Piece with Style

Model In Black BlazerRocking the latest looks doesn’t always mean you have to spend a lot of cash. Take a basic designer black blazer or vest and re-invent it to create money-saving multiple looks.

Dressy. Put on a blazer or vest over a mini dress for a super chic look.

Casual. Mix it with a striped shirt, jeans and motorcycle boots for a tough, no-fuss feel.

Sleek. Over a lightweight silk tank and leather pants for a more fitted, tailored look.

Trendy. Jazz it up over a sequined tunic, skinny jeans, and heels. Perfect for a night out with your girlfriends.

Sexy. Toss the blazer or vest on top of a form-fitting v-neck tee, pencil skirt and pumps.

Bright. Black always looks fantastic over a bright primary color like red or yellow. Pair it with faded jeans and flats for an effortless look.

4 Pricey Looking Pumps Under $150

Sofft Pabla in BlackIf you’re anything like us, you have a shoe addiction that could easily put you into bankruptcy. While it’s not easy and does take some work, you can find a great pair of heels that only look as if they might have broken the bank.

These four hot heels are all under $150:

Sofft Pabla in Black. We love this pair not only for the price, but also for the comfort. Yes, comfort. This high-heeled black sandal features a soft leather, peep-toe with multiple straps; leather corset stitching details and a back zip entry for easy on and easy off.  Made with a hand painted heel and wrapped platform. The Sofft comfort delivers cushioning and shock absorption. Retail Price: $119.95

Alberta Ferretti Green Suede Peep Toe Pumps. You can’t beat a pair of luxurious suede peep toe pumps from designer Alberta Ferretti in the perfect holiday hue. Retail Price: $138

Giuseppe Zanotti Black Suede Grommet Detailed Pumps. A designer diva’s wardrobe is never complete without a Giuseppe Zanotti handmade shoe. This pair of black suede pumps provides a subtle edge by using gold grommets as an accent. Retail Price: $143

Miu Miu Burgundy Leather Pumps. Price out other pumps by Miu Miu and you’ll find them with a $600 price tag. We absolutely drooled over these strappy and sassy high fashion pumps provided by the Prada fashion house. Retail Price: $119

Which Denim Pair to Wear?

You might love those light wash low-rise jeans on the hanger, but the question is… once you get them on will they look like they love you back? Here are a few suggestions on how to buy a pair that will look best with your body type.

Boyish Figures:  Go for low-rise jeans that fall on the fullest part of the hips.

Plus Sizes:  Dark mid or high-rise boot cut jeans with little to no details are going to look the most slimming.

Flat Derrière:  For those that have not been blessed with J. Lo genes, try a pair of flares. Be sure to look for a pair that is form fitting or hugging in the behind to give you a more shapely-looking tush.

Pear Shape:  Go for a trouser style that falls straight around your hips and won’t cling to your thighs.

Apple Shape:  Select a mid-rise or high-rise style like True Religion’s Halle High Rise Super Skinny Jean.

5 Hot Fall Trends To Follow

Officer Outerwear:  Military inspired pieces like peacoats, pieces with flap pockets, exaggerated epaulets and gold or brass buttons.

Neon Fur: Watch for fabulous furs dyed using a range of electric colors from designers like Alberta Ferretti, Lanvin and Celine.

Structured Handbags:  Structured shapes are embellished to the max and many of the latest boxy bags picked up inspiration from old-world briefcases.

80’s Flashback:  Bring on the bright! Big color, stacked bangle bracelets and brilliant shine take us back to the early days of the Material Girl.

Pointy Pumps:  This season’s power heels will add just the right assertive touch while still maintaining femininity.

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