Sunshine!

The sun is back! I am so excited for the warm weather to finally arrive. It means patio drinking and dining, top down on my car, and summer skirts and shorts. If nothing else, the sun just makes me smile. I hope all my fellow SoCal neighbors are enjoying this gift from mother nature!

PS: This is what I wore today.

Jacket: bebe

Black Tank: bebe

White Tank: Club Monaco

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity

Shoes: bebe

Necklace: H&M

Victoria's Secret Meets MLB

Victoria's Secret just released their new season of Big League Love, their exclusive line of Pink Major League Baseball wear. They are so super cute, and I am very excited Saint Louis Cardinals to their line up.
These are my favorites:

They also start the Panty Raid to day, with 7 panties for only $25!

PS: This is what I wore today.

Blouse: Red Haute

Skinny Cargos: Sanctuary

Heels: bebe

Happy first day of Spring!

Spring is officially here! And in LA, you can tell. It is raining cats and dogs, so I have decided to stay in bed, comfy and cozy, while I work on a few things. I am trying to imitate the ultimately relaxer. He will sleep anywhere!

Enjoy your Sunday!

Weekend Shopping Deals!

I just got back from the mall and found some great deals!

Express: All shorts and casual tanks are buy one, get one 50% off! Plus, go here to get a coupon for up to an additional $60 off your purchase. If you get coupons in the mail, you can score an even better deal. This is what I got:

White Camisole: $22.90

Striped Tank: $19.90

Black Skirt Shorts: $49.90

Grey Skirt Shorts: $49.90

My original total would have been $156.50, including tax. Instead, I paid $84.10, including tax, after the sale and coupon!

Bath and Body Works: From 1-5 p.m. today only, they are hosting their fragrance event. Help them choose the new summer scents, take advantage of some great sales, and receive a free tote, coupon, and full size Country Chic lotion with any Signature purchase. All Signature Collection items are buy two, get one free or buy three, get two free. Plus, go here to get a coupon for a free travel size item with any Signature purchase. Even better, you can combine all three offers! Here's what I got:

Signature lotions in Berry, Cucumber Melon, Bali Mango, and Country Chic: $10.50 each

Travel Size Spray in Apricot: $5.00

Tote: $5.00

My original total would have been $57.07, including tax. Instead, I paid $22.73 for all six items. And I got another coupon for a free item next time!

Banana Republic and The Gap are also having 30% off the entire store, and Nordstrom has shoes on clearance in every department. Let me know if you see any other great deals!

PS: This is what I wore today:

Sweater: Blush Boutique in Calabasas

Skinny Jeans: bebe

Wedges: bebe

Aviators: bebe

Belt: Blush Boutique in Calabasas

Inspirational Message

I saw this on my facebook today:

The girl you just called fat has been starving herself and has lost over 30lbs. The boy you just called stupid has a learning disability and studies over 4hrs a night. The girl you just called ugly spends hours putting on makeup, hoping people will like her. The boy you just tripped is abused enough at home. There's A LOT more to people than you think. 

PS: This is what I wore today.

Sweater: Tildon at Nordstrom

Jeans: Paige Denim

Wedges: bebe

Aviators: Michael Kors

Fall Runway at Dior

Despite the recent horror stories surround Christian Dior, John Galliano's final show of fifteen years with the fashion house deserves a big applause. It was absolutely breathtaking, and a true example of Galliano's talent, vision, and showmanship. The tent was decorated as Galliano's fans may have expected, a classic chandelier-ed parlor surrounded by gardens, and the clothing spoke for itself. The Style.Com reviewer felt the collection did not represent the designer's imagination as much as showing the couture collection may have been, but I felt it was respectful of the situation, and presented a more approachable Galliano. 

Like many of the Fall ready to wear shows, the romantic and Gothic eras were inspiration, and softer colors and silhouettes finished the show. Lush fabrics and furs were paired with deep reds, greens, and golds to start, and delicate whites were detailed with feminine layers, embroidery, and feathers. Go here to see the complete collection; some of my favorites are below, starting with his opening look. 

PS: This is what I wore today.

Sweater: Papaya

Tee Shirt: Club Monaco

Denim Skirt: Adriano Goldschmied

Weekend Shopping Sales

Nordstrom: The Women's and Kid's Shoe Sale continues with pairs marked down 30-70%!

Express: Spring Sale starts! 30% off women's shoes, sandals, belts, bags, and scarfs. 40% off men's graphic tees, logo tees, and polos. 30% off swimwear. Swim shorts and accessories buy one, get one 50%. Mix and match tanks buy one, get one 50% off. Go here to get coupons for $15 off a purchase of $60, $30 off $120, $45 off $180, $60 off $240.

bebe: $20 off a purchase of $125 or $50 off $250 for Clubbebe members. Membership is free, so sign up to receive coupons, pre-sale opportunities, and promotion updates!

The Gap: 30% off women's sale tops and 30% off Gap Body Fit items.

Banana Republic: Friday and Sunday all regularly priced items are 25% off.

Victoria's Secret: $10 off any bra and free Incredible Hiphugger Panty with in-mail coupons. All purchases of $10 or more receive a Secret Rewards Card redeemable in April worth between $10 and $500!

Bath and Body Works: Go here for a coupon for free lip gloss with any full size purchase of True Blue Spa products.

PS: This is what I wore today.

Blouse: Red Haute from Nordstrom

Shorts: Free People

Heels: bebe

Spring Has Finally Arrived!

Well, at least in Los Angeles it is in the seventies. I will take that and call it Spring. I am so excited to break out my Spring clothes and shop the stores for new trends. So far, the big loves on my list are white denim, navy blazers, feminine frills, and gold accents. I have even found a few budget pieces that I like better than my high end finds.  Here are some tips for shopping the new trends and finding what you like, at a price that fits your pocket book.

Flip though fashion magazines and pull out the pages with entire looks you like, no matter how expensive it is. These are your inspiration pages; bring them with you shopping. The fashion industry has a trickle down effect and the couturiers, like Dior and Chanel,  get copied all the way down to Walmart. 

Start at Nordstrom. They have every department imaginable (clothes, shoes, accessories) for many price ranges. Their catalogue is usually right on point with trends, and it features great looks pulled together from all different price points. Check the BP Juniors department, no matter your age, for great basics and bold prints. Nordstrom has a huge selection of denim. It can be a bit pricey, but if you are like me and have a hard time finding a pair that fits, you will appreciate a premium brand and wear them a thousand times, literally.

Once you have pin pointed your favorites, shop stores like bebe and H&M. They are considered mid range, and for the most part have decent quality clothing at great prices. I used to call H&M budget, but they have some higher end items in their "collection" sections. They are not on the same level as Forever XXI anymore. Shop XXI next to complete your look with accessories. 

There are tons more stores of course, these are just my favorite. I cannot stress the importance of fit enough, and if it costs you a bit extra to get it right, do so. It is worth it in the end, you will wear that item more, and the "cost per wear" will go down to almost nothing. Consider it this way: I purchased a pair of Paige Denim last year that cost me $200. You have seen me wear them at least ten times on the blog, at least. In actuality, I wear them almost everyday. If I under estimate that I have only worn them 100 times since purchase, that is only $2 per wear! Totally worth it!

I originally fell in love with these Citizen of Humanity skinnies  at Nordstrom for $154.

 Then I found the bebe version for $79 + 20% off!

I found this blazer at Nordstrom for $88. It fit very well, but was not the navy I was looking for.

Then I found this navy blazer for only $35 at H&M!

PS: This is what I wore today.

Striped tee: Banana Republic

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity

Wedges: Prada (Great outlet find!)

Necklace: H&M

On a lighter note...

Going curly for this fabulous Spring weather!

Dior Disappointment

I was so disappointed last night to hear the news surrounding John Galliano, head designer for Christian Dior. Galliano was suspended and later fired after he was arrested on Tuesday in Paris for yelling anti-semetic comments at a couple near him in a bar. After his detainment, another woman came forward with a similar complaint, and then video of the incident started surfacing. I have not personally watched the videos, and I do not want to, I am too disappointed. 

The House of Dior and Galliano's individual house have always been a huge inspiration for my designs. Galliano's showmanship, and imagination cannot be matched. His shows never disappoint, and have often been at the top of design lists through out his fifteen years at Dior. I cannot imagine who will replace his talent. 

Natalie Portman backed out of her part as the face of the new Miss Dior Cherie perfume stating, "I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video. In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way." 

Sources say the scheduled Dior and Galliano collections will still show in Paris this week.  

Kudos to bebe!

Tonight, bebe hosted their Spring Preview Event at stores across the country. The new collection was launched, and in true bebe fashion, special deals and gifts were offered. With every purchase, customers were treated to an exclusive O.P.I. bebe nail polish. Purchases over $100 were 10% off, over $200 were 20% off. I scored some white denim skinnies and an amazing gold clutch.

I want to give props to my personal bebe location on all the extras they provided for the event. There were models, a DJ, and refreshments including Ghirardelli chocolates. In addition to the nail polish, there were coupons for various stores in the Topanga Mall, perfume samples, and offers for free make overs at Aveda. There was even a lady doing feather hair extensions. Stephanie is the new store manager and has made a wonderful contribution to the bebe team. The event was a huge improvement from the last I attended. Nice job ladies!

A Bag to Die For!

Michael Kors Skorpios Shoulder Flap Bag in Walnut

And the Oscar for best dressed goes to...

The Academy Awards may be getting poor reviews for a not so exciting broadcast, but there were plenty of head turning moments on the red carpet. Valentino, himself, came to monitor his dresses walked down Hollywood's runway, and plenty of other designer had there beautiful gowns showcased by the elite of film. These are a few of my favorites.

Mila Kunis is Elie Saab

Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy

Natalie Portman in Rodarte