Round Toe Pump - Save vs. Splurge

Lately, my collection of round toe pumps have been consuming more and more of my closet space. While I still love my my pointy toe Stiletto's, something about the round toe heel catches my attention.

So here are two great round toe pumps, one on the cheap side the other more expensive. So which is which??

The blue pumps are Marc Fisher Nayara pumps at $39.50 - Click Macy's for details

The Black pumps are Micheal Kors Cape Patent Pumps for $199.00 (originally $395.00) - Click E-luxury for details

More Designers Featuring at Major Retail Chains

Botkier for Target



Monica Botkier is next up in the lux designer offering an affordable accessories line in launching a limited-edition capsule collection with Target. The Botkier for Target collection will be available at select Target stores nationwide and at Target.com July 21 through Sept. 14, 2008.

Hurry up and Buy!

Rachel Roy Sample Sale today starting at 12pm!!

If you caught a glimpse of the "View" the other day, you heard about the exclusive 1 day online sample sale for Rachel Roy offered by Gilt.com .

Gilt Groupe is a private online community that offers members fantastic discounts (up to 70%) on high demand luxury and fashion brands. Most samples sales are held for a 24hr period or until the items are sold out.

So membership is by invitation only, there's a link on the homepage on there site up now that let's you join (click the View link)

So why sign up??
Umm, duh to find FIRE items like this Hot Lorelei Lucia Ostrich clutch that's originally $225 but sold for $98!!

AND if that's not enough to persuade you ,the Diane Von Furstenberg sample sale starts 3/25/08.


UPDATE: And if you don't know who Rachel Roy is, do yourself some justice and Google her. Her clothes are hotness!

Feirce or over the top??

Spring evokes the creativity of bold colors and flirty designs but have some designers taken the "creative" shoe to the extreme?

Miu Miu Spring 08'

Chloe Spring 08'

Prada Spring 08'

Ok, we know we wouldn't pay the 100's of dollars these shoe demand (a la the name of blog) but I bet in no time you'll see the less expensive retail outlets create a similar version. I'd say out of the 3 I'd definitely go for the Chloe shoe.

So what's your call, would you rock a style like this or not??

Sample Sales!

Here's a quick list of upcoming sample sales in the New York area:



J Rosen - Vix Swimwear and Flip Flop Sample Sale

Date: 3/17-3/21

Times: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm

Location: 250 W. 39th st. (btwn 7th and 8th ave)



Valentino and Missoni 1 Day Apparel and Handbag Sale

Date: 3/16/08

Time: Sun 9:30am - 6:30pm

Location: 99 Middle Neck Rd , Great Neck, NY

Items 50% off!

Graphic Print

Love the Graphic Prints you've been seeing all over the runways??

Miu Miu,Chole, Alberta Ferretti (source)

If so, Incorporate the looks similar to the below in you wardrobe...

from right:

Silk Printed dress, $129.00 Shop Bebe

Floral Silk Strapless dress, $129.00 Shop Bebe

From right:

Forever 21 Twelve Tunic Dress, $29.00 Shop Forever21

Top Shop Graphic Print Dress, $20.00 ($40 US) Shop TopShop

I mean there nice but how come the less expensive retail chains can't create the same hotness as the lux designers???? Oh well...

But, what's the perfect shoes would go with this look??

Love em! Each, $129.00 (a little pricey) Shop Bebe for details

Peep Toe Booties

With many avant-garde over the top looks, the way you pull it off will determine if it's certifiable hotness, or a situation of style retardation.

So where does the Peep Toe Bootie Fall??

Who could resist the the bootie of allllll booties... The Newton High Heel Lace Up Peekaboo Bootie by Gucci.

Interested eh? It will cost you a whopping $860.00

Shop Neiman Marcus for more info

Here are some low cost alternatives...

Nine West Heathers, $89.00 Shop Nine West

Nine West Hotpic, $79.00 Shop Nine West.

Merrit Heel, $139.95 Shop Steve Madden

Kelby Peep Toe Mary Janes, $22.80 Shop Forever 21

Vince Camuto 'Maran' Peep Toe Lace-Up Oxford,
Was: $129.95 Now: $82.90 Shop Nordstrom

Spring 08' Trend: Flower Power

I dunno about this trend, never really been the flowery girl type but floral prints have been appearing all throughout the runways for Spring and Fall 08'.

From the likes of Balenciaga with the fierce floral short suit set to the more feminine frocks from Dolce and Gabbana and Carolina Herrera, they've really presented floral printing in a way where I'm starting to reconsider.

I so I did a lil hunt for a few floral prints I would consider...

From right to left:

Plenty Frock! Claudia dress by Tracy Reese
Was: $285.00
Now: $141.90
Shop Nordstrom

Style&Co Floral Print Dress
Now: $69.00
Shop Macys

From left to right:

Forever 21 Jeweled Shift Dress

Now: $22.80

Shop Forever 21

Forever 21 Floral Chrochet Tunic

Now: $22.80

Shop Forever 21

So is the floral trend a yay or nay??

Item of the Day

I'm usually not an Old Navy shopper, but while heading to the train station the other day I stopped by Old Navy and saw these...

I love the wedge and burnt red material on these. And at $34.50, how can you pass it up??

Shop Old Navy to see the shoe in other colors!

Target Go International: Jovovich-Hawk

So the next Target Go International Designer will feature actress/ clothing designer Milla Jovovich's line, Jovovich-Hawk. I went to the brand's site to take a look at the line up.

Hummm, overall I was underwhelmed. First thought that came to mind once I saw the images was 70's dixie chick, not my flavor. But there were two sheer polka-dot items that caught eye.

Check out he excerpt on the new line below...

Target GO International will be carrying a lower-priced capsule line of Jovovich-Hawk starting March 2, 2008. Milla: "Our Target line will have all our classic pieces: smock dresses, tunics, minis, all vintage-inspired, great prints. We took the things that sold the best for us but we're doing it on a bigger scale. To be able to do it with a big company that can afford to do it for a good price so that real girls can afford it. That's the reason we were interested." (article from L.A. Times, includes a photo-gallery of Milla and others wearing Jovovich-Hawk)

- Source

To view the rest of the line up go here

Looking Forward to: Transparency Trend for Spring 2008

It's Sheerly Sexy

With all these hot looks for Spring 2008 I just can't wait for Winter to end. Jot down transparency and organza as another find on your to-do-list. Designers from the likes of Prada, Sport Max and Diane Von Furstenberg have all been incorporating the looks in the Spring 2008 line up.






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I'm twittling my thumbs in anticipation for the Bebe Organza trench that will be hitting stores real soon

Hotness! I just hope it doesn't cost a grip.

I'll also be on the hunt for sheer items like these...

Stay tuned!

Fab Flats - Sam Edelman

The Sam Edelman line is known to incorporate funky, electic styles not for the conseravative at heart. Alot of his shoes have the perfect blend of city swag sex appeal. You know what I mean, the funky fresh unique look thats not over the top.

Also known as the "Sam" in Sam & Libby shoe brand, think of the Sam Edelman line as the youthful, stylish "hot and popping" younger sister that Sam & Libby yearned to be.

But I digress, let's get to his flats. For those who need a break from sitelleto's or with the short BF (not that it matters, right) take a look below. Uniquely fresh and defined, here's are some hot flat's just in time for spring...

Top row from left to right:

Carmen flat, $95.00 Shop Macy's

Bunnie flat, Was: $99.00 Now: 49.00 Shop Macy's

Bottom row from left to right:

Cebu Shoe, Was: $84.00 Now: $49.95 Shop Karmaloop

Honey Flat, Was: $95.00 Now: $47.02 Shop Macy's

And since were on the subject of flats, here are some more stylish flats I found online...

From left to right:

Ed Hardy, $68.98 Shop Love My Shoes
-FYI, I got similar pair at a Ed Hardy store for $30 bucks!

Nine West Loveable Flat, $79.00 Shop Macys

Clavin Klein Alynda Flat, Was: $90.00 Now: $54.00 Shop Macys

Spring 2008: Ode to Ombre

Tie-dye, Gradient, Ombre whatever you want to call it the look as been appearing all over the 2008 Spring runways and retail outlets. Interested in the look?? Here's some cute items you can all find online



Click on the image above for details on items and where to purchase




Click on the image above for details on items and where to purchase


And check out one of my fav blogs, The Coveted for tips on making your OWN ombre / gradient tights similar to the image below


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Looking forward to: HM Spring 2008

H&M just recently reveled a sneak preview of there new 2008 spring line up that will be hitting all stores this Valentine's day, 2/14/08. H&M often gets a lot of slack because many feel there clothes are poorly made etc. but say what you want, H&M never disappoints in providing a reasonably priced alternative to what's new and fresh in fashion. They've brought the urban trendy to the masses giving everyone the opportunity to certify there "fresh" in there own unique way. Much respect.

So here are my favorite looks from the preview line up they provided...



I love the versatility and pale colors of these coats, perfect for both casual and dressy.

I want those sun glasses AND the shirt ! Fiyah

Another pair of sun glasses I will definitely be looking out for. And the color of those dresses, love it! Paired with a funky belt, you can't go wrong.

Safari and Tie-dye, two Spring 08' looks paired together nicely.

This sweater dress is real simple and can be changed into so many different looks.

And lastly, H&M's top 5 shoes that you can expect to see in there retail outlets. I suspect the black wedges and grey pumps will go quick fast.

Again, get all these items at your local H&M store beginning this Thursday!

*All images sourced from H&M.com

Spring 2008: Gladiator Sandal

From Balenciaga to Givenchy the gladiator sandal has been in many magazines and runways as a Spring 08' staple. I'd however prefer to steer away from the calf strapping look and would perfer a more normal wear for off the runway.

For the gladiator look with some height, try these Nine West looks:

The shoe on the left is a direct Balengica replica and goes for $92.95. Shop Zappos for more details. The shoe on the right is the perfect mix of sexy and gritty, $89.00 shop Nine West.

I'm loving the Gladiator look in metallic...
From left to right:

Dolce Vita shoe $ 135. 00 Shop Bop

Dolce Vita at Pink Mascara, $97.00
Metallic Leather Gladiator Sandal $39.00, shop Spiegel

And my FAV out the bunch...

The Nine West Gladiator Sandal $ 80.00 shop Piperlime

And for those who look to play it safe with the neutral colors try...

Dolce Vita Gladiator Sandal $68.00 Shop Madison Los Angeles
Old Navy Sandal $19.50 shop Old Navy