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Apr 15, 2011

The Outnet 2nd Birthday Sale!

Before I say anything else, I have to give all of you a HUGE thank you!! Yesterday I found out I won a ticket to The Outnet's $2 Birthday Sale as one of the top 200 referrers, so the only reason I am even writing this post is because my wonderful readers signed up for the sale through my link. So thank you, thank you, thank you!!

This morning was the huge Outnet 2nd birthday sale that I first told you guys about here. I set two separate alarms to remind me when the sale was about to begin, but of course I was sitting at the computer obsessively refreshing my inbox long before either went off. When the email arrived, I immediately started having a mini-panic-attack, and any strategy I had formed in my head went out the window! I went first for the bags, but the Fendi and Antik Batik ones I had my eye on were already sold out. So I moved onto the dresses, saw the one pictured above in size 2 and went for it! My hands were shaking so much I could barely type in my credit card number, but the transaction went through and I am now the proud owner of a $2,000 Miu Miu dress for just $2 - free shipping and everything!

I'm a bit addicted to the thrill of the find, so I've been following what other people won through Twitter. Kimberly of Third Avenue Princess scored a red Moschino clutch, Becki of Shopping is my Cardio bought a $4,500 Valentino jacket, and Isabel of Walk of Fashion got a Donna Karen crepe vest - all for just $2!

If you won a ticket to the $2/£2 sale I'd love to hear what you scored! And if you didn't win a ticket, The Outnet is offering a 20% off coupon code for you all - check your emails!

Jun 12, 2010

Scott Free tees (and a giveaway!)

Scott Free is a collection of tees created by DJ/Designer Scott Cannon. Launched in 2008, Scott Free is a quickly gaining a reputation as one the most sought after brands in men's and women's graphic tees. Born in Los Angeles, Scott's graphic tee designs are influenced by art, music, and the fashion culture of LA. Made of luxurious supima cotton, rayon slub knits, modal, and ultra soft burnouts, Scott Free offers a distinctive fit, look and feel. You can check out the entire collection of Scott Free tops at ScottFreeCollection.com.

Scott Free is currently only available to purchase at Fred Segal, but you can enter to win a Scott Free tee of your own right now! Breakfast at Saks has teamed with Scott Free to give away the "Press Play" tee shown above! To enter, you must complete the following:

Follow Breakfast at Saks on Google Friend Connect (upper right column of this blog) or Bloglovin'
Follow @BreakfastatSaks on Twitter, and Tweet the following: "I entered to win a Scott Free tee at @BreakfastatSaks and so can you! http://bit.ly/cSGVvW"
Leave a comment here with a link to your tweet and your email address (so I can contact you if you win!). You can tweet once per day, just be sure to come back here and leave a comment every day you tweet!

That's it! The contest will run for 2 weeks, so it will end June 26, and I will announce the winner the following Monday. Good luck everybody!

Jun 4, 2010

Blue Life Summer 2010

Blue Life is the new in-house label over at Planet Blue, one of my favorite online shopping destinations. Created by Planet Blue’s owner Ling and head buyer Jen, Blue Life fills the niche of bohemian chic basics, with pieces that fit seamlessly into just about any summer wardrobe! Having both grown up in beach communities, Ling in Hawaii and Jen in Malibu, these ladies have the summertime look and feel down to a science.

I posted just a few of my favorite pieces from the Blue Life Summer 2010 collection, including the Lace Tank Top (shown above) and the Departure Tee (last picture below) but there is a whole lot more to see of this collection at Planet Blue - including a sick pair of lace bell-bottoms! Also be sure to follow Planet Blue on Twitter @ShopPlanetBlue to stay in the loop!

Apr 29, 2010

Three Blondes Jewelry

Three Blondes is a jewelry line established in 2008 by Summer Rej and Jennifer Meyers. Both raised in NYC, the girls have created a collection of jewelry and accessories that reflect the city they call home. The pieces mesh Upper East Side delicate beauty with Downtown-style chunky chains and oversized crystals, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that really are like no other jewelry you own! Already featured on VogueTV and The Fashion Spot, Three Blondes is an up-and-coming label that you're going to want to get to know!

A few months ago I was offered the opportunity to check out the gorgeous jewelry and accessories of Three Blondes, as well as interview the designers, Summer and Jen. The lovely ladies sent over "The Independent", a gorgeous black crystal and gold necklace, and "The Gala", black crochet gloves with intricate gold beading (both seen above). They were also kind enough to answer a bunch of questions - read on to learn more about Three Blondes Jewelry!

How did you two meet, and how did you decide to create a line of jewelry together?
We met our freshman year of high school when we attended The Calhoun School in New York. We bonded in English class, sharing notes and study questions, but also chatting over clothes we had just picked up from little boutiques near Calhoun - this was back in 1999, when our closets included Miss Sixty, Buggirl, Steve Madden (we both had multiple pairs of the same shoes!), ANY logo tees by Junk Food, Paul Frank or E.Vil, with some Kate Spade or Prada accessories and brands such as Tocca mixed in. We ultimately became the best of friends. We formed a small t-shirt company (imagine lots of logos and embellishments) while we were in college and realized we worked well as business partners, brainstorm ideas that we both believe in, and listen to each others opinions. We also gained experience working internships and jobs in the fashion and art communities which inspired us to create something of our own which would serve as a creative outlet. We also have tons of fun and laughs working together, which is necessary to counter the hard work and endless hours that go into running a business, especially when you are executing each component on your own, as we are. We realized that there was such room for creativity within the world of jewelry and accessories. Since jewelry and hair accessories have always been wardrobe staples of the utmost importance to each of us, we decided to parlay our efforts in that direction. Years later, we're still the best of friends and are so excited with what's in store with Three Blondes currently and in the future. We hope for big things and have grand plans in mind!

Where do you look to for inspiration in your designs?

Everywhere - living in New York, some of the greatest inspiration comes from individuals walking down the street, store windows, landmarks. Our brand identity centers around the concept that the wearer is a chic, hip woman who is at the forefront of fashion and is a confident individualist in how she presents herself. A 3B necklace or headband is an added element that works with her overall look, compliments and represents her, plus serves as a conversation piece. Many of our pieces were inspired by great female icons of the past - style trendsetters who were not afraid to push the envelope. Many of our friends share that trait, and we even named some of our pieces after friends who inspire us and represent the 3B woman. Inspiration comes from everywhere: film, music, photography, interior design. In fact, we utilize crystals from real chandeliers and hope these pieces offer the same effect as a true chandelier - that extra element that instantly transforms a setting, sets a mood, and adds beautiful luxury and elegance to anything it touches.

What are your favorite pieces that you have created so far?

Within each category, we have a few favs. From our chandelier necklaces, we love love "The Bold" and "The Sparkle." Love our chandelier wrap bracelet, available with assorted ribbons. "The Gala" gloves in black and gold are a major fav since the black/gold color combo is something we've turned to for years. Similarly, "The Little Black Bow" necklace, simple gold wooden beads with a bow-tie closure, goes great with a little cocktail dress but could also be paired with jeans and a blazer. "The Icon" headband in both black and white styles is also versatile as it can be worn as a headband or wrapped around the wrist as a bracelet.

Who have you been most excited to see your jewelry on? And what celebrity would you most like to see in your designs?

We'd love to see our jewelry on those who have developed their own amazing and unique sense of style. The style icons of today who inspire the masses; girls who aren't afraid to go all out and be glamorous, daring, and original. It would be the ultimate compliment to see Alexa Chung, Georgia Jagger, Leighton Meester, Rachel Zoe, Alexandra von Furstenberg, Sienna Miller, Nicole Richie, Mary-Kate or Ashley Olsen wearing a piece from the 3B collections. Of course, we hope to soon see ALL of our friends in NYC decked out in our designs. And you, too!

A huge thanks to Summer and Jen for the opportunity to check out their jewelry and chat with them! If you'd like to shop the designs of Three Blondes Jewelry, they are currently available online at ShopThreeBlondes.com, and at Clyde's Chemists at 926 Madison Ave (@ 74th Street) in NYC!

Apr 16, 2010

Happy Birthday to The Outnet!

Did any of you partake in The Outnet's 1st birthday sale this morning? At 6:45am EST, emails were sent out to those who had signed up for the sale weeks ago, and within a few minutes all of the $1 designer items were sold out! After having stayed up all night, with the help of Twitter friends Martika and Dani, I was able to score the Marchesa dress pictured above for just $1 (originally $3160!!!). Let me know what you got, or if you weren't able to score anything, vent your frustrations over this ridiculously early flash sale - I want to hear your thoughts!

Oct 17, 2009

Heal Fashionlab

"Always with this contrast of feelings between the structured side of the print and the arachnidan softness of the fabrics: knit, silk, cashmere, sometimes in opposition to more technical fabrics from the sportswear universe. Contrast of the sophisticated and the casual, for the day and for the evening, still with the usual easiness required." (Heal)

Heal Fashionlab, created by Hervé and Alice, is a French fashion house that designs clothing inspired by animals, nature, space, and the universe. The two designers play with contrasts between materials, shapes, and structures, resulting in designs that push the boundaries in a playful way. So unique, so beautiful, and so fun! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Pics from Heal

Oct 3, 2009

Twisted and Beautiful

I don't know if you guys have caught on to this yet, but lately I have been developing a growing obsession with jewelry. The bigger and the bolder, the better! So it should come as no shock that I have fallen in love with the jewelry brand Twisted and Beautiful!

New York City-based Twisted and Beautiful is designed by Lauren Cutrona, who custom-makes every piece of jewelry as it is ordered. Lauren's pieces have been spotted on celebs like Jessie of NYC Prep in the Wall Street Journal's Speak Easy blog and New York Magazine.

Twisted and Beautiful jewelry feature heavy chains, contrasting metals, and intricate designs. These pieces are not for the timid, but rather for those who want their jewelry to stand out among the crowd! The collection consists of heavy bracelets, necklaces, and even an all-in-one piece from their "Recession Collection" that can be used as a necklace, bracelet, or headband! Finding beauty in the midst of a recession - now that's something I can get behind!

If you are interested in checking out more pieces from Twisted and Beautiful, stop by the website - there is a necklace sale going on right now!