And that is why, it’s among the best pieces of news ever that tomorrow…as in less than 24 hours from now, I shall be attending a black-tie event hosted by The National Arts Club during which they will be presenting Betsey Johnson with The Fashion Committee’s Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement.
Betsey Johnson is one of my favorite designers – and has largely influenced my style – and for that reason, I want to dress in a way that pays tribute to her distinctive style while at an event honoring her.
Browsing about, I discovered a hidden treasure – today …read more

You are in luck. J. Crew is currently holding their “forever summer” sale! Fabulous items (like the aforementioned swimwear) are up to 70% off – but there’s also some not-summer items, like super hot (and very-now) velvet blazers and military jackets!
I love the casual elegance of the tea rose colored Silk dupioni Nanami dress. It was originally just under $300, and is now $99, and has garden party written all over it, don’t you think? Get ready for the nighttime chill by pairing it with an adorable little crochet sweater or wrap, and you are prepared for anything! …read more

In just a few days, I’m headed on a press trip to Jamaica.
I was super excited to notice that, for the first time ever, each item on the itinerary had a “wardrobe suggestion” – and for the second night’s gala, it was “white dress only”!
o, I get to throw caution to the wind and wear white AFTER LABOR DAY.
Granted, it’s in Jamaica, where the rule does not apply, and I do not believe in said rules anyway. In fact, I am such a rebel that last fall, I wore a white sundress with Uggs on Rodeo Drive. But anyway…
Perhaps the …read more

Are you – or a special teen in your life – getting ready for homecoming parties? Through Tuesday, Kohl’s is having a sale on their juniors party dresses – just use coupon code “homecoming” at checkout and you get an extra 20% off!
It’s been many years since I’ve been planning for homecoming – but I go to a friend’s mock prom quite often, so I’m almost always in formal-dress-ready mode.
I think this Speechless Strapless Bubble Dress is very cute! White/black is always hot – like, classically – and bubble dresses? Screams retro sexy. Not that you want your teenager to …read more

I love love love Ann Taylor Loft. It has all the classic looks of Ann Taylor, but at sweeter prices.
It gets even better during their current promotion — if you use coupon code 104002172, you will save 15% on any online order over $75!
It may be going on during Labor Day, but the sale extends through October 5!
I am loving their fall dresses, like this adorable sheath dress at left. Modern plaid is hot this fall, and I totally agree with the pairing with opaque tights – and maybe Mary Janes? Why not?!

About two years ago, I moved to a very trendy, somewhat-hipster area of New York City.
My tree-lined blocks are actually also draped with pricey boutiques, and while I spend a lot of time wandering in and out of them, my writer earnings does not allow me to actually ever buy anything.
However, I began to notice a pattern – a lot of the on-trend stuff I saw in these “exclusive” boutiques, I started to see on Lulus.com – for a lot less money!
Here’s some of the great styles I found just tonight on the site.
I am so in love with this …read more

I think I may die.
I’ve LONG loved Nancy Rose – but sadly, can seldom afford the items. The line is chockful of ethereal dresses and tunics, and they are made of the things I crave: wispy fabrics, loosely draped silhouettes…le sigh.
Plus, behold the super fine fabric and edgy details! It’s just like me, if I were a dress.
Right now, there’s a Nancy Rose sale going on at ideeli.com – where tons of iconic garments are on sale for 87% off..meaning I have just found my NYFW wardrobe.
Check out some of my favorite pieces:

I know jumpers are really huge this summer, but this variant by Autumn Cashmere is the most original take I’ve seen!
Seen as part of the Autumn Cashmere sale event,it’s right now $54, from a regular retail of $176.
I think this tank strap mesh dress spells summer fling – which just about all of us sorely need – and would look fabulous as a cover-up, or over a black fitted tank and shorts.
What do you think? How would you rock a look like this?

Whatever our income level, we all have those unreachable brands that become the Utopian fantasy of our shopping existence.
Badgley Mischka is one of those brands for me. In this current economic climate, there’s a scant few who can rationalize paying close to a grand for a dress, no matter how, well, grand it is.
But right now at ideeli, Badgley Mischka is on sale for over 80% off, meaning that dresses currently selling for around $1,000 are around $200. Now that’s more like it.
Take for instance this fabulous Badgley Mischa Jeweled Neck Long Dress at left. It retails for $1,095, but …read more

Friends, how perfect would this dress be for my trip to Los Cabos?
By Johnny Was, it’s part of a sale event going on right now at ideeli, and is an absolutely adorable sheer dress with ruching and tiered detail. My favorite part though is the ruffle trim along the neckline! How cute is that? The dress is currently on sale for $86, but retails for $284.
Johnny Was is all about sweeping skirts and flowing maxi dresses in festive colors of the rainbow, but what I love: each piece drapes just right to make your curves look their best!