Sale Alert!

Today's Sale Alert is brought to you by Valerie Mills.  During the month of January, starting this week, designer items will be on sale from 50%-75% off original prices.  Plus, previous sale items have been marked down even further! Go to Valerie Mills to shop designers like Nicole Miller, C.C. Skye, Thread Social, and more!  This sale ends January 30th, so be sure to check it out!

Valerie Mills

130 Carondelet Plaza

Clayton, MO 63105

Longing for Leather

I've been looking everywhere for the perfect leather jacket.  I've been wanting one for a while, ever since my sister came back from overseas with the perfect dark brown, distressed leather jacket.  Unfortunately for me, real leather jackets here in the U.S. are pretty pricey, and I don't have the funds for that right now.

Recently, I received the Nordstrom catalog in the mail.  I was reluctant to flip through it because it was filled with spring pieces that I certainly can't wear in the bitter winter cold of St. Louis.  However, when I looked through the magazine, I found dozens of items that I was eager to purchase (I suggest you check it out!).  And on page 50, two leather jackets sat there smiling back at me.

Although the jackets I found are faux-leather, they look very real and have the perfect fit.  The two designers featured are Bernardo and Steve Madden, and both jackets retail at $68!  I did some more research and besides these two jackets, Nordstrom has other faux-leather jackets and real leather jackets at all price points.  These jackets are great for those of us fashionistas that want the expensive leather look but not the expensive leather price.  Check out the latest Nordstrom catalog or nordstrom.com for the latest looks in leather.  You won't be disappointed!

Sale Alert!

Today's Sale Alert is brought to you by Susan Lynn's, a boutique in the Town and Country Crossing shopping center.  Susan Lynn's is having their New Year sale starting today.  This week, sale items will be 25% off.  Next week sale items will be 50% off and the following week sale items will be 75% off.  Go to Susan Lynn's to shop designers like Trina Turk, Rachel Pally, and Milly.  Hurry, because sale items will go quick!

Susan Lynn's

1122 Town and Country Crossing

Town and Country, Missouri 63017

MyStyle on My iPhone

So this Christmas, I received the iPhone from my Dad.  And I absolutely love it! Now I know what I've been missing out on for the past few years. Checking my e-mail and Facebook is great, but I also love all of the apps that are available.  A couple of months ago, I wrote about the Tommy Hilfiger app that was going to be launched to improve online shopping on the iPhone.  That app was pretty cool, but my new favorite app is called MyStyle Fashion Assistant.  Although this app is not free ($2.99 for a limited time!), it is definitely worth the purchase.  I'm still in the beginning stages of the iPhone, where I'm only going after the free apps, so you know this one must be good.

MyStyle Fashion Assistant is an app that was created by fashion experts for fashionistas like you and me.  On the opening page, you get a free "tip" that gives you fashion advice from what colors to wear together to what patterns make you look slimmer than others.  From there, you browse through the app, which is like your own personal fashion stylist.  You can take pictures of items that you have, or items that you want, and create outfits for certain occasions.  You can also plan ahead for an upcoming trip by choosing what outfits will work best.  And perhaps one of the best features is that you can mark an item on a calendar so that you know what day you wore that specific piece.  No more worrying about wearing the exact same outfit twice!

Having your own fashion assistant on your iPhone is something that all of us fashionistas could benefit from.  Although putting together an outfit isn't the hardest thing in the world, being able to see things together without trying it all on makes things so much easier.  This app helps you plan ahead, organize your closet, and look your best.  What more could you ask for?

Turquoise, Turquoise and More Turquoise!

That's right! The most fashionable color for 2010 will be turquoise! Pantone, the renowned authority in color-forecasting, has declared turquoise as the Color of the Year for 2010.  The company states that "turquoise transports us to an exciting, tropical paradise while offering a sense of protection and healing in stressful times."  But it also looks great on everyone and on everything!  

Turquoise has long been a popular choice for jewelry, but look for it on clothing, shoes, handbags, and more in the next year.  I love turquoise, so I can't wait to see what's in store for all of us fashionistas in 2010!

http://www.pantone.com/

Town and Country Crossing Shopping Extravaganza

'Tis the season to spend all of that hard-earned cash!  And what better way to do that than go shopping for clothes, shoes, handbags, and jewelry?

A great place for one-stop shopping this holiday season is Town and Country Crossing.  And this month, four fabulous boutiques will be offering a shopping extravaganza!  Laurie Solet, Klutch, Susan Lynn's, and Codi are teaming up to offer the chance to win a $1000 shopping spree.  Every Thursday in December (that means today!), if you shop from 4 to 8pm, you can register to win the shopping spree.  Imagine what you could buy for the holidays with $1000, whether it be for your family and friends, or just for you. Oh, and there will be complimentary wine for shoppers as well!

These four boutiques offer many different items for all of the fashionistas on your shopping list.  So go to Town and Country Crossing today and register for your chance to win.  Happy Shopping!

Rent-A-Dress

Check out my new obsession to find all of the best dresses for your holiday parties: Rent the Runway.  This website is like a Netflix for dresses.  You become a member, browse the dress selection, and rent a dress for a party, date, or just for fun.  The dresses are from designers like Diane von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, Alice + Olivia, and many more.  You can search by dress style, designer, occasion, or trend.  When you order your dress, Rent the Runway will send you two sizes to make sure you get the perfect fit.  At prices from $50 to $200, this website is a great way to get a fabulous dress for a low price.  And plus, you won't have to worry about wearing the same outfit twice, because you just return the dress after you wear it.

Simple, inexpensive and fun!

http://renttherunway.com