Archive for March, 2009

It’s inevitable that before we can finally enjoy the spring, we must endure the stormy days that precede it. So this season, in an attempt to sidestep the rainy-day fashion blues, I’m trading in my waterproof essentials for chic-yet-functional upgrades: bright umbrellas, ruggedly-cool wellies, and possibly the slickest raincoat ever. Now, in an unexpected twist, I’m actually looking forward to the next drizzly day.

Hayden Harnett for Target, $16

Hunter Lady N Rain Boots, $140 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Jones New York, $123 at Macy’s

Love,
Loren

[Image via JustJared.com]

Choosing a solid color dress always seems like the safe choice for celebrities when walking a red carpet, but Cameron Diaz and Michelle Williams both made a bold statement in striped dresses recently.

Both silhouettes flatter their bodies, the black stripe placed right on the waist line on Cameron Diaz’s dress accentuates her waist and makes her appear slimmer.Michelle Williams’ dress is cut short to highlight her legs and flatter her petite figure.

Add some stripes to your wardrobe with these dresses at great prices.

Pink Rose Striped Cap-Sleeve Sweater Dress $22.80 at Macy’s

Strapless Bra-Top Dress $45 at Victoria’s Secret

Love,
Loren

Here’s a little DIY inspiration for you. I spotted J. Maskrey’s jewel-bedazzled capsule collection for eco-friendly shoe label Melissa Plastic Dreams a few weeks back, and immediately fell for her fun, summery flats covered in Swarovski crystals. Not only are they completely comfortable, they’re made from renewable resources and look great with my dark, skinny jeans. But the launch of this new collaboration just so happens to coincide with the opening of the Swarovski Crystallized store in New York City, the first of its kind in the world. You can shop their selection of over 2,000 types of crystals and buy loose, individual stones—which until now were only available to the trade. Now I love the Melissa shoes, but part of me is inspired to make my own rendition using these cool gladiator jellies and handpicked Swarovski crystals. What better way to personalize your look?!

J Maskrey Flat available at Epauletshop.com

Get the Melissa look for a fraction of the price with a cool pair of gladiator jellies. These are available at 15dollarstore.com for a mere $15!

Love,
Loren

With Mother’s Day almost here (May 10, 2009), it is time to start looking for a gift to show mom that you care about everything that she’s done for you!

Shop JeGem.com and use coupon code MTHJGCJ at checkout to save on something special for mom this year! To make this an even sweeter deal, you can also even use this coupon code in conjunction with any other on-site sale! Think of it as a way to show mom you really care and give her something that comes from the heart!

Love,
Loren

How’s this for a weekend sale! Sit back, relax, and shop without leaving the house! This weekend only, save an extra 15% off on all sale items! Simply enter promo code 15MORE at checkout! We’re talking Teva sandals for the entire family, Crocs, Naturalizers, Diesel, even BCBGirls!

Simply visit ShoeMall and make a qualifying purchase and enter the above promo code! Remember, this offer expires Sunday, 3/29/09, so avoid the mall and head straight to ShoeMall for great bargains and low prices!

Lots of love,
Loren

Today only, we have quite a number of exciting sales going on at Kohl’s that will help you save big this weekend!

For all of those early birds out there, save 50-60% off Croft & Barrow and SONOMA sportswear from 7am to 1pm. Men’s and juniors are also on sale, with some as much as 60% off! Simply visit Kohl’s to take advantage of these great savings! Enter promo code TAKE15NSAVE at checkout to take an extra 15% off your order (this includes everything!).

Spend $100 or more and you can save an extra 20% off by entering promo code BUY2SAVE at checkout, not to mention, receive FREE Standard Shipping as well!

Remember, this sale is only good today only and the obvious normal exclusions (Kohl’s Cares for Kids, previous purchases, etc…) apply. So head on over to Kohl’s!

Lots of love,
Loren

Today through 4/26/09, save $100 when you spend $300 or more at bebe.com! Simply enter JP3G-HG9HN9-F6JV8D at checkout! This is an unbelievable savings, of over 30% off!

If you’re not looking to spend $300, you can still take 15% off your entire purchase when you enter coupon code LFQK-77GTA6-VKMSWY at checkout! Offer good at bebe.com only! The usual restrictions (no sale items, promotions, gift cards or prior purchases( are valid.

Love,
Loren

How’s this for some trendy news? Adriana Castro, designer of exotic skin handbags, is going to be featured as a shop-in-shop at Henri Bendel’s Fifth Avenue prestigious boutique!

If you’ll remember, I posted an entry on Adriana Castro here. Not only are her handbags hip and youthful, but they are also made from exotic skins, with python being the most recently introduced skin. They are also available in lizard, ostrich and crocodile and come in bright vibrant shades of azalea, yellow, orange and purple.

If you’re in the New York area, check out her Fall 2009 collection along with her Annie Clutch along with the Adriana Satchel and Ariela Satchel as well as wallets and more, which will be on display in the Streets of Shops at Henri Bendel until 4/24/09! They will be carried by Henri Bendel’s Fifth Avenue store permanently!

If you can’t make it to the New York area, remember, you can always purchase them online as well! Take a moment to view her current line as well as her new products that she recently introduced!

Adriana Castro handbags and accessories are unique and will set you apart from the crowd! If you’ve already purchased a few Adriana Castro products, let me know what you think! I absolutely love them!

Love,
Loren