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Instant Obsession – Steven Alan for Uniqlo

May 15th // Comment Here

I had a seriously hard time controlling myself this weekend at Uniqlo, where I finally got my first peek at the charmingly preppy capsule collection Steven Alan designed for the mega-retailer. These collaborations just keep getting better and better—and this one doesn’t disappoint. There are all the crisp, well-cut basics you’d expect from this line—gingham tanks, pleated work blouses, and low-key summer tunics—along with a few playful surprises, like this adorable romper. However, the most impressive factor comes back to the price. Almost everything is under $60!

Steven Alan Sleeveless Combination

Steven Alan Safari Dress

Safari dress, $59.50 at Uniqlo

Steven Alan Gingham Sleeveless Blouse

Steven Alan Sleeveless Ribbon Blouse

Happy shopping,
Loren


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Instant Obsession – Karen Millen

May 12th // 1 Comment

This week’s Instant Obsession comes courtesy of my good friend, Eva Longoria. When we met for lunch the other day in New York, she was wearing the most gorgeous dress – one that you’d want to wear everyday this spring. “It’s from Karen Millen,” she told me. “You’ve got to go to her store downtown – you’ll love it!”

Millen’s already a design star in Europe (see her latest collection on karenmillen.com); in the U.S., she sells her line through her own eponymous boutiques. (Find one near you on Millen’s website.) What I love most about her designs is that they’re sophisticated, exceptionally flattering and not too revealing – yet still completely sexy. Here are three of my favorite looks from the spring collection. Buy just one of these pieces and I bet you’ll wear it to death:

Which one do you think I should get?

Karen Millen dresses[Image via Newswit]

Lots of love,
Loren

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Instant Obsession – i/denti/tee

May 5th // Comment Here

“There’s nothing more fashionable than looking fashionable and giving back at the same time” or at least that’s what Nicky Hilton was quoted as saying about i/denti/tee – the new music tees she’s been seen wearing.

[Image via Star Magazine]

These tees come printed with some of the best lyrics of all-time on them! Here she has “I’m the only one.” I’ve got Jay-Z’s “I’m a hustler baby” along with Whitney Houston’s “I wanna dance with somebody (here’s looking at you JR).”

What’s also great about their tees is that they listen to what their customers want. If you go on their website you can vote for your favorite lyric and they’ll clear the most popular ones with the artist and print them. How cool is that? Kind of like having a direct link to the artist.

I was feeling inquisitive and did a bit more digging on their site and found out they’ve also partnered with Apple iTunes to give away 10 free songs with each tee purchased. The tees are supplied by Edun Live (Bono’s clothing line) as well – so each tee supports those who produce it in Sub-Saharan Africa (with the Apple iTunes downloads and the fact that I’m supporting a charitable cause, it made me feel a lot less guilty about spending the $55)! But the part I got a real kick out of – was when it arrived, it came packaged in a 12 inch record sleeve – how retro is that!

Check out all of the great lyrics available on a tee near you from i/denti/tee!

Love,
Loren

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Instant Obsession – Andrea’s Beau

April 29th // 1 Comment

I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for headbands and hair wraps. There’s nothing like adding some detail to complete your look like an intricate headpiece to really make you stand out from the crowd. While most people envision a headband as this basic glossy plastic contraption you put in your hair, the headbands from Andrea’s Beau are simply amazing. They’re cute, hip, colorful — and will definitely add another dimension to your look. They’ve even got something for everyone (well, I guess not everyone — sorry guy’s).

In case you missed my previous entry on headbands, be sure to check it out. If you visit Andrea’s Beau and enter myfashioncents in the comments section upon checkout, you can save 20% off your order (savings reflected on your credit card statement) until the end of May with this exclusive offer.

What’s your obsession? Leave me a comment.

Love,
Loren

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Instant Obsession – Felix Rey for Target

April 26th // 1 Comment

Not that I needed another reason to go to the beach, but the lovely designers behind Felix Rey went ahead and gave me one anyway. Their collection for Target—all of which is shockingly under $50—is a toned-down take on Palm Beach flash with cute, graphic clutches and straw carryalls trimmed in metallic gold leather. It’s taking major restraint not to break down and get them all. Check them out for yourself.

Felix Rey Canvas Clutch Blue

Felix Rey Canvas Clutch Blue
Felix Rey Canvas Clutch Blue

Felix Rey - Large Printed Tote
Lots of love,
Loren


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