Posts Tagged ‘Forever 21’
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Hello there, shoppers! While some fall trends may be tricky for many to embrace — not expecting to see a lot of leather skirts being strutted around NoVA — others are bound to be almost universally embraced. An example of the latter: polka dots.
The main reason: Wearing them almost always means accessorizing with a mega-watt smile (models excluded).
A few cases in point polka:
Adorable, a great transition piece, and only $15.80 (Forever 21)
Bailey 44 'Turn into French' Blouse, splurge-worthy at $209 (Nordstrom)
'Rust Up' Dress, so fun and would look great with a cardi when it gets cool, $47.99 (ModCloth)
Jaquard Dress, absolutely adorable pint-size pretty for $49.95 (babyGap)
And these examples are only the beginning!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Style Report: Ladylike Blazers
Posted by alexandra / Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Hello, shoppers! Fall is rapidly approaching, and the season’s newest looks are hitting stores, well, now. And right now, I’m loving all the cute blazers stores have been stocking up on!
Go for a more conservative look for work or switch it up with some fun embelishments, such as beading, big buttons, a bold color or even sequins. Get one with some girly details for lunch with the ladies. And if you want to be really daring, try one with some fun animal print! Whichever way you wear them, this ladylike look has a flattering shape and gives any outfit an extra boost of class and style.
You’ll love these examples of my new favorite fall trend:
Cropped Waterfall Blazer, $24.50 (Forever 21) Light and breezy, throw it on over a dress for a lunch date!
Beige Blazer, $38 (Gossip on 23rd) This sleek, feminine look is perfect for brightening up your office attire!
Lauren by Ralph Lauren 'Justin' Stretch Cotton Sateen Jacket, $169 (Bloomingdales) A fun and flirty color, a sleek fit, bold buttons... What's not to love?
Leona Bow Blazer, $200.90 (Hysteria) You'll love the rich navy color, and the bow gives it a great feminine touch!
Elizabeth and James Leather Sleeve Leopard Print Faux Fur Blazer, $895 (Nordstrom) In the mood to let your wild side show? The animal print in this eye-catching blazer is a great way to spice things up!
Happy Shopping!
–Alexandra Scarfone
Posted by alexandra / Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Hello, shoppers! It might feel like summer is flying by with July right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still some time left for a little shopping! Not to mention, all your favorite stores tend to have their midsummer sales right around now…
Head to the mall to get a short (or long…) relief from the humidity, and make sure to check out one my favorite summer trends while you’re there: peasant blouses circa the 1970s. You’ll love this look for a few reasons. One, it’s flowy and super-flattering for many different body types. Two, the blouses come in tons of fun patterns and colors. Three, they’re lightweight and versatile; pair them with some cute jean shorts for a lunch with friends or with a long skirt for work! (Hint: if you go this direction with the style, be sure to pick a structured skirt with a slimming hem to balance the blouse.)
Check out some of this summer’s flirty peasant blouses:
Diane von Furstenberg 'Stina' Blouse, $198 (Nordstrom) Pair it with a slimming skirt for a great work look!
Rosette's Peasant Top, $15.80 (Forever 21) Easy on the wallet and on the eyes; the perfect summer top!
Robert Freymann 'Irina' Top, $95 (Hysteria) Pair with jeans to convert this great summer look into a fall transition!
Short Sleeved Lace Inset Top, $128 (Free People) The lace details give this blouse a pretty, feminine feel (and lace just happens to be a big hit this summer!)
Happy Shopping!
–Alexandra Scarfone
Style Report: Brighten Up With Corals And Oranges
Posted by alexandra / Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Hello there, shoppers! Summer is a season filled with sun, surf and tanning. So what better time than while you’re lying poolside, sipping a brightly colored drink to try out a new, bold look for your wardrobe? This season’s new favorite colors are variations on corals and oranges. They’re bright, playful and eye-catching, and even better, you can make it work at the beach, in the office or out at night. Take it slow by wearing a pair of fun, coral earrings or adding a brightly-colored sweater to spice up your everyday look! And if you’re daring, incorporate the color into your wardrobe with a fun sundress, a vintage blouse or even a pair of shorts.
A few great ways to wear corals and oranges:
Sonia dress, $48 (Gossip on 23rd) Dress it down with a neutral blazer for the office and dress it up with a pair of heels for drinks afterwards!
Paper Bag Waist Shorts, $39.95 (Gap) A relaxed fit and crisp, clean look- and affordable too!
Earring Trio, $3.80 (Forever 21) An easy way to start wearing coral, not to mention a great deal!
Kate Spade New York 'Irene' Flower Cardigan, $265 (Nordstrom) So very versatile!
Madison Marcus Infinite Blouse, $238 (Shopbop.com) Wear this light blouse on a picnic with friends (ps. peasant blouses are back!)
Happy Shopping!
–Alexandra Scarfone
Summer Prep Sets & Can’t-miss Sales
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, May 11th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! With graduations, proms and other spring celebrations kicking into high gear, summer suddenly seems quite close, doesn’t it? Fortunately, preparing for the glorious season can be incredibly simple if you take advantage of some of the amazing deals going on right now as well as some of the season’s oh-so-special product lines.
When it comes to deals, it’s hard to beat some of the ones offered last weekend (like 50 percent off women’s fashions at Farinelli’s), but stores like Lord & Taylor are still offering serious savings opps. During the store’s PLUS EVENT, which is going on through tomorrow, May 12, you’ll receive 15 percent off in the store with this shopping pass or online with promo code “MAY,” plus an additional 10 percent if you use your Lord & Taylor card with the shopping pass or online code “MAYPLUS.” Not bad, especially considering this swimsuit selection.
Speaking of swimsuits, if you’re looking to save a lot, I suggest checking out the racks at Forever 21 (really cute bikinis) and heading those heels to H&M for the Matthew Williamson collection (bright and gorgeous one-pieces and bikinis) when it hits stores this weekend.
Looking for swimsuits and sun-shielding apparel for the little ones? Mark your calendar now for Gilt Groupe‘s Cabana Life sale this Saturday. If you’re not a member yet, here’s an invite.
When it comes to special summertime products, there are definitely a few standouts worth a good checkout. One example: Sephora’s Sun Safety Kit (ONLY $22.50, a $110 value), a cool collection of 13 SPF minis from brands like Philosophy, Murad and Shiseido in a sunny-hued expandable backpack made out of recycled materials. As if the fact that the minis are perfect for air travel didn’t provide enough reason to check out the pack, 100 percent of net proceeds benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation!
Another favorite: the Frederic Fekkai Summer Hair collection, available at Sephora and Pure Beauty stores. I love these products SO much, especially the Beach Waves spray, that I’m going to stock up for the whole year — maybe for longer since all of my favorite products seem to get discontinued. You can’t beat the beachy scent and the incredible volume it adds to strands!
Happy shopping!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Yes, yes, another dreary morning, but the weatherman says that we should see the sun for a few hours this afternoon — Hallelujah! — and before we know it, it will be time to head to the beach and the pools. Memorial Day weekend is just over two weeks away after all!
I don’t know about you, but amidst counting down the days until the pool opens and all of the Kentucky Derby/Gold Cup/Preakness madness — not to mention burning my scalp on a recent trip south — my shopping thoughts have been fixed on finding a great hat. Besides, it’s rare to find something that protects you yet is also quite fashionable. Just think of that sunscreen-in-your-strands alternative.
Should you find yourself on the same search, here’s a little help with your hunt … hats in a range of shapes, colors and prices (listed in order of least expensive to most):
Spotted Feather Cowgirl Hat ($10.80; forever21.com/heritage1981)
Charlotte by Capelli New York Floppy Ribbon-laced Hat ($26; southmoonunder.com)
Straw Floppy Hat ($59; bananarepublic.com)
Helen Kaminski Melody Wide Brim ($75; nordstrom.com)
Juicy Couture Beaded Straw Hat ($95; saks.com)
Helen Kaminski Women's Aida Crochet Hat ($245; bloomingdales.com)
What do you think? Have a favorite? I’m afraid my faves are the bottom two.
Ps. Sephora is giving away free samples of Lindsay Lohan’s new Sevin Nyne tanning mist. Consider one yours if you enter the code “TANMIST” when making a $25 or greater purchase!
Pps. More on that Amazon announcement!
Fun Retail Rundown for Your Friday
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, May 1st, 2009
Happy Friday, shoppers! Let’s hear it for the first day of May! Besides, soon it will be pool time! Life is good — and so are the sales and selections in area stores and online right now, in case you’ve been too busy to notice.
For instance:
In terms of new collections: Plus-size trendsters are now able to buy fiercely fashionable, bargain-basement clothing from Forever 21. That’s thanks to the new Faith 21 line, which is being offered online and in select stores, including the one at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, for the first time today. Also, did you hear that David Beckham has decided to not leave all of the designing fun to his dearest Posh? Teaming up with James Bond (not 007 but the proprietor of the sneaker chain Undefeated), Becks is designing a fall/winter line for Adidas, Originals by Originals. According to GQ, “The end product is on-trend American sportswear in relaxed fits and luxurious fabrics, including leather, cashmere and silk.”
As far as sales go: Today is the last day to receive an extra 15 percent off spring coats and jackets at bluefly.com, where 1,000s of styles are currently marked up to 75 percent off already. Tomorrow, May 2, is the last day to take advantage of 30 percent savings at Clarendon’s Farinellis and shopfarinellis.com with the code “cityshopgirl.” And, Sunday, May 3, is the last day to score 30 off during the Friends & Family Sale at anntaylorloft.com with the code “FRIENDS.”
Sales that are being offered for a little while longer include the Friends & Family Sale at Macy’s, where you’ll enjoy an extra 25 percent off (10 percent off electrics, furniture, mattresses and area rugs) with this coupon or the online code “MACYSFF” through Mon., May 4. Plus, through Wed., May 6, at gap.com, buy pants, shorts or skirts, and you’ll snag a top for 50 percent off with the code “DEAL.” Also, at Banana Republic through Mother’s Day, May 10, spend $100, and you’ll receive a $30 gift card. And, in case you missed yesterday’s post on Mother’s Day gift buying, here it is again, so you don’t miss out on great ideas and the opportunity to save 10 percent at Valerianne!
Finally, as far as free stuff goes: Enjoy free shipping at cusp.com with the code “SPRING.” And, at chickdowntown.com, leave a comment on Amy’s blog, and you could win a $500 gift card!
Happy shopping!
The Big Trends at Budget-friendly Prices
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
If saying “goodbye” to snow and “hello” to warmer temps has got you dying to buy new spring duds, you sure have company here. And, thankfully, it appears that we can make at least some of our wardrobe wishes come true while staying true to our budgets!
Here’s proof: 10 on-trend items at tremendous prices!
1. This boho chic embellished top from Forever 21, $24.80.
2. This colorful cardigan from Papaya, $7.99. (Heck, why not buy a couple colors?)
3. These studded caged-in shoes from DSW $69.95. (I LOVE these in brown!)
4. This flirty floral top from Arden B., $38.
5. These big, bold earrings from Forever 21, $5.80.
6. This sexy one-shoulder shirt from Cusp, $87.
7. This slouchy bag from South Moon Under, $98.
8. This bib necklace from Banana Republic, $69.
9. This lightweight scarf from National Jean Company, $40.
10. These wonderfully high wedges from Victoria’s Secret, $98.
Happy bargain shopping! Any links to fabulous, frugal finds you’d like to share?
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers. Here’s hoping you’re all not letting this week’s gloomy market news get you too down. After all, there are plenty of diamonds in the rough. For instance, while it’s certainly not good news that Coach Inc. has had to lay off more than 150 corporate employees recently (see this Wall Street Journal article), the fact that the company is working to produce products of the same luxury-quality at prices 10 to 15 percent lower than in the past is certainly good news for newly conservative consumers.
What’s more, other savvy retailers are working to expand their reach by launching exciting new lines, taking advantage of ripe opportunities begging to be picked during this recession; one such example is Forever 21. The popular bargain treasure trove is to launch Faith 21, a new line for plus-size trendsters, on May 1 in a few select Forever 21 stores and online at forever21.com. Anxious for a sneak peek? Check out this article in the Los Angeles Times.
