Jan 9, 2012 | Fashion
January always tends to signal a lull in fashion trends; perhaps it’s the post-holiday slowdown, the lack of major events in the fashion world, or the halfway-between-Spring-and-Winter offerings that abound at local retailers. (Resort pieces, anyone? No?) But if you live in a cold climate, this month likely indicates the most frigid of Winter – and that there still remains a few more months until temps truly break into something balmy. Get rid of the Winter Blahs by mixing a few on-trend pieces into your wardrobe to shake things up when you get into a style rut:
1. Leopard
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Leopard anything: as an accessory, accent, or even full-on piece is being treated as the new neutral of 2012. Mix and match with anything, even florals (see below), for a new look all your own! Try: Leopard Tail Shirt, $58, NastyGal.com.
2. Skinny Colored Jeans (or Pants)
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Sometimes when gray is all around a little pop of bright can make your day. Try a pair from Target (they actually have a variety of colors, in bright red, blue, purple, coral, and green, that mimic the high-end J. Brand colored skinnies) that can add a dose of fun into an otherwise standard outfit. Try: Mossimo Supply Skinny Denim, $22.99, avail. in-store only.
3. A Cape
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No, not just for Batman! This great shape as a winter coat works best when paired with a slimmer bottom half, lest you look like you’re starring in a period drama. The Cape brings enough drama on its own! Try: Color Block Cream-Black Cape, $99.99 (sale), Romwe.com.
4. Big, Dangly Earrings
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80’s trends have been back for awhile, and oversized dangles are being dug out of jewelry boxes everywhere to dress up lobes (note Prada S/S 2012 runway, shown above). If the look its too literal for you, try a smaller size for a bit of understatement. Try: Vintage Earrings on Ebay or a search at your local Goodwill store. If your find is for pierced ears, make sure to disinfect before wearing; clip-ons may be a more hygenic option and better suited to hold the weight of larger pieces.
5. Pearls
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Strings of pearls thrown over casual outfits dress up anything with a ladylike vibe. Long and loose paired with other necklaces or chokers can also look chic when you’re going for more is more. Try: Pearlescent Chains Necklace, $8.80, Forever 21.
6. Floral Patterns
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One piece or even many, mixed into any outfit, forecasts Spring’s arrival with bright and fabulous blooms (see Dolce & Gabbana’s S/S 2012 runway collection, pictured above). When mixing different florals, try to keep the patterns within the same color family to look less thrift store junkie and more Vogue. Try: BB Dakota by Jack Magdalena Floral Print Dress, $58, Lulus.com.
7. Belt It!
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Belts are suddenly everywhere this season, and they’re thrown over just about everything: capes, coats, sweaters, and dresses. Try wearing two skinny belts at once, knotting the ends of a belt in a bow, or trying a wide obi belt on over your heavy Winter coat for some more variety. Try: Pastel Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt, $10.91, ASOS.com.
xoxox
Carly
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Nov 24, 2011 | Fashion
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So Black Friday – and one of the biggest shopping weekends – of the year is coming up, and I’m planning on spending it online. Are any of you planning on braving the crowds at any retailers? Are there crowds? I wouldn’t know, as I have not once bothered to set foot outside on Black Friday, preferring to just surf the internet and grab some deals here and there.
PORTLAND LITTLE BOXES SHOPPING EVENT
But! If you happen to be in my lovely city of Portland, Oregon, from 10 AM until 8 PM on Friday, November 25 you’ll be able to take advantage of LITTLE BOXES, an amazing indie shopping event happening here, with more than 60 local boutiques participating. Bring your receipt from one participating boutique – and receive 10% off your purchase at any other participating boutique (so far, the list includes Portland mainstays such as Radish Underground, Mabel and Zora, Frock, Modern Domestic, betsy & iya, PedX, IDOM, Sock Dreams, tumbleweed, Manifesto, Porch Light, Flutter, and Eden). Plus just by showing your receipt you’ll also receive raffle tickets to win some great prizes, including an iPad! You can get the latest list and a map of the stores here or follow the event on Facebook – and the whole event is for a great cause: encouraging people to shop locally and put their money back into this economy, instead of at those Big Box Stores.
So besides this event, there’s also some great deals happening around the Internet:
From left to right: Cut Out Sweater, $26.90 / Karen Sequin Dress, $44.90 / Tess Satin Dress, $39.90 / Mimi Boot, $42.90
From 11.24 – 11.28:
Everything’s marked down! Buy one pair of jeans, get the second half off. 20% off any order with code CY2, and Free Shipping with code CYFS. Or you can get $20 off any order over $75 with code 75AFFNA. (Requires a bit of math to figure out which is more lucrative, but either way you save!
From left to right: Sole Boutique, The Bar Shoe, $32 / Mink Pink, The Wilderness Cardigan, $78 / Reverse The Triangular Dress, $66 / The Fairisle Jacquard Legging, $68
On 11.25:
25% off and FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $65, PLUS when your order total reaches over $100 you get a gift code for $10; over $150 you get a code for $20; over $250 you get a code for $40! USE CODE: BLACKFRI
On 11.26 – 11.27:
All the same codes and offers apply; just use code: BLACKWKD instead. (Cause it’s the weekend, right?;-)
On 11.28:
30% off plus FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $65, PLUS all the previous gift codes mentioned above still apply for order totals..AND if you totally go crazy and cross everyone off you holiday shopping list by buying $350+ …you’ll get an additional 10% off. USE CODE: CYBERMON
From left to right: Shirt With Swan Print, $62.90 / Leather Metal Buckle Satchel, $125.79 / ASOS Premim Spike Torq, $71.88 / Faux Fox Fur Coat, $88.05
From 11.24 (Thanksgiving: today!!) – 11.28:
Save 20% off sitewide (including sale) with code HAPPYBLACKFRIDAY (for women’s items) and BLACKFRIDAY2011 (for men’s).
From 1:00PM EST on 11.27.11 through 3:00AM EST 11.28.11:
Save up to 50% off select Women’s Accessories.
From left to right: Faux Fur Collar Apricot Coat, $80.79 / Mesh PU Montage Elasticized Legging, $17.99 / Green Lapel Detachable Collar, $9.99 / Batwing Sleeves Shorts Twinset, $57.99
From now until 11.26:
Get $15 off a purchase of $60 with code Thanksgiving1; $25 off a purchase of $90 with code Thanksgiving2; and $35 off a purchase of $120 with code Thanksgiving3. And Free Shipping, always!
Hope that gets your shopping engines started!
Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving and I’m all geared up for Tofurkey!:-D
xoxox
Carly
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Oct 21, 2011 | Fashion, Score!
It’s now technically mid-season and clothing sales are in abundance! Though many of us are beginning to think about Halloween costumes as well, now is a great time to scoop up some fashionable finds for a deal – what with Summer and early Fall merch being heavily marked-down and pried to move. Here are a couple of my faves:
~ J. Crew ~ 
Get 25% off and Free Shipping on orders over $150 with code LOVEFALL. Valid until Sunday 10.23.11.
~ Romwe ~
Get $10 off orders of $50+ with code StreetFashion3, and $20 off orders of $100+ with code StreetFashion4 …and receive FREE SHIPPING! Valid until 11.30.11.
~ ASOS ~
Save 50% off Select Dresses for a limited time from 1:00PM EST on 10.23.11 through 3:00AM EST 10.24.11. (14 hours only!)
Also: ASOS.com is currently having a HUGE 70% Off Mid–Season Sale…and you can get an Extra 10% off Sale Items! Use code BONUS10. Valid from now until 8:00 p.m. EST on 10.23.11!
~ Alloy ~
Get 30% off all outerwear, Free Shipping on orders over $25 with code 25AFFNA, 15% off any order with code 15AFFNA, or $20 off any order over $75 with code 75AFFNA. Whew!
See anything that catches your eye? I’m drooling over the Alloy beaded bracelets (so I won’t have to DIY my own!) and that tweed ASOS cape!!
xoxox
Carly
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Oct 6, 2011 | Fashion
If any of you peeps happen to be in the NYC area, there is a great sample sale happening this weekend at the Brooklyn Winery where items will be up to 90% off! Ash & Dans will be offering sales from their collaborations with Beirn and new buzzed-about line Porter Grey, so if you’re all about their chic simplicity (and 90% off!!) head out to Brooklyn around 2 PM to get your fashion fix.
xoxox
Carly
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Sep 23, 2011 | Fashion
Hair: worn in a topknot with the help of my Odango cushion
Cleopatra Crescent Necklace: Forever 21
Ginger Chiffon Blouse: Forever 21
Multicolor crystal earring set: bought in Japan
Convertible faux-leather bookbag: Ober Tasche, bought in Japan
Watch: Citizen Eco-drive
Rings: wedding rings; Beyond Rings Gunmetal Claw Ring, bought at HauteLook
Super Stretch Colored Skinnies: Divine Right of Denim for Forever 21
Zipper suede heels: Sam Edelman (bought at Nordstrom Rack)
Do you all have an outfit that not only makes you feel like a million bucks – that you can put on any time and instantly feel awesome no matter what – and that garners you compliments everywhere you go? Apparently, this is one of those MAGIC OUTFITS for me. (more…)
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