March 2009

According to People.com she is!  The magazine sat down with the stylist/designer/reality TV star to get more details on her growing empire and here’s what she had to say about her new clothing line:

“It will be absolutely, 100% accessible fashion for sure — for everybody. There’s no reason for me to do a luxury-level design. That’s not who I am. I don’t think it’s what people want from me. I think that I would need to give people that fantasy becoming a reality. That’s my job!”

But don’t throw a fashion party just yet…I too got pretty excited when I thought of all the caftans, gaudy gold accessories and fur coats that she’s going to be designing and selling at “accessible” price points but let’s remember, this is Rachel Zoe…the same woman that spends $50K on vintage designer duds on the way to lunch!

The collection, which is rumored to be named “I Die”, will have a little bit of everything…jewelry, clothing, bags and fragrances so let’s all cross our fingers and hope that Rachel does in fact deliver on her words!  I would love to see a Forever 21/H&M priced collection from her…that would be BANANAS!!

Congrats to Jill B.!  She’s the winner of a $50 gift card in the Ruche giveaway!!  Thanks to everyone for all of their comments and for taking the time to enter!  And as always, keep checking back for more great giveaways in the future!

…happens to be the name of a very pricey and exclusive boutique in the Hamptons that would retail a dress like this one for $500, but in this case I’m using it to describe the eye-catching color-block combo in this adorable dress! I love the high-waist and the ruffle detail on the top are perfectly on trend for this Spring season!  This is the exact kind of dress that I always need, but can never find…until now!

Click here to buy it for less than $50 and with all the money you’re saving, you can afford to pick up the shoes featured in the “Best Buys” section…they’ll make for the perfect pair!

Save up to 40% off at Kate Spade with this Friends & Family discount…

I just got this in my inbox and I must say I’m pretty excited to see the designers and better yet, the discounts!!  While I’m sure most prices won’t be under $100, if you’re looking for classic pieces, that are worth investing in, this might be a good place to start!

Here are just some of the amazing markdowns that Savvy has going on during their Bensoni sample sale…

They also have feminine blouses, jumpsuits, jackets and more flirty dresses than I can count!  Check out the sale and be sure to use code YES for an additional $10 off at checkout!  And you can click here to see me talking about the sale on TXA 21 in Dallas!

I have several pairs of staple, slightly boot legged jeans (7 for all mankind I bought before I found your savvy site!) that I love and seem to love me and my new post-baby, voluptuous figure. My main concern is, since I can no longer wear my 4 inch pumps on a daily basis, I feel like I am out of touch wearing flats without the pencil legged/skinny jeans…so can I wear the slightly boot leg jeans with flats?  What are the rules in that dept?
Thanks a million,

Ann

Hey Ann,

Thanks for writing in and congrats on your new bundle of joy!  Dressing your post-pregnancy body can be a real fashion challenge, but lucky for you this season it’s all about the more relaxed fit “boyfriend” jean instead of the super skinnies you’re referring to.  These jeans are also a more fresh and modern alternative to your boot leg jeans as well!  And while skinny jeans are by no means on the “out” list, you can still look just as stylish by pairing a great pair of BF jeans in a distressed wash, with a cute flat sandal or shoe!

Many of Hollywood’s hottest moms, like Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Amanda Peet have recently been spotted wearing this BF style.  As busy Mom’s, these women need to be comfortable, but they’re not going to sacrafice style in order to do so! I found a few great pairs of jeans that I think will do wonders for your post-pregnancy body and all of these styles have some lycra in them, which will help the jeans hug your body in all the right places and suck in the “problem” areas. 

In terms of shoes, try pairing them with a Grecian inspired flat sandal or a floral pair of jeweled flats…and if you do feel up to it, these BF jeans look perfect with a sky-high pair of gladiators as well!

Hope this helps!!

I’m going on the record here and stating my lack of affection for wedges.  As you know, I’m only 5′1″ (on a good day) and this style never looked look right when I put it on.  It seemed like too much shoe for my short legs, and I need all the leg lengthening I can get, so I typically pass on this style when I’m shopping for Spring sandals.

But this season, no matter where I look I’m being bombarded by images of cute wedges that I just can’t resist, like these from Payless and Delia’s.  They have a slimmer, more sculpted wedge and I much prefer them to the chunky wedges of seasons past…not to mention they’re all under $40 so who can say no to that…not even a former wedge-hater like me!

Style Links: Lela Rose for Pyaless Gillian Wedge $38, Abaete for Payless Devon Ribbon Wedge $22, Justina Wedge $39.50

This week Lauren Loves…

We’ve seen countless new trends this season from distressed jeans to dazzling metallics, but the one that has caught my eye was this Fall’s hot pink statement dress. Since I’m a girl who adores wearing dresses, I must say that it was love at first sight and though many people feel that this color only belongs in Victoria’s Secret, this season the runway disagrees!

Wearing bright colors can sometimes bring up a Cheap vs. Chic situation, but I’m here to tell you how you can pull of this vibrant color while still looking fabulous and totally stylish!

Ladies, if you really are interested as much as I am in wearing this daring color, opt for a dress that’s simple and sleek with clean modern lines, like this great find from Lulu’s, when it comes to picking a silhouette.  You should also “K.I.S.S.” when it comes to your accessories!

When picking out the perfect pair of shoes to go with your pink dress, opt for a nude color or one that has a splash of pink in it.  I love the way Micheal Kors showed off this exact look in his fall collection so don’t be afraid to have fun in the shoe department!  Open-toe pumps or sandals are also a great option because you don’t want to pair this upbeat, bright color with a heavy shoe!

And if you’re not a dress girl, but you can’t live without this color, no worries… hot pink is being seen in everything from shoes and pants to shirts and jackets!!

Um, does anyone have any DIY ideas on this one??  I’m totally in looooooove with this necklace…but not so much the price!

I’m very into the bib necklace, but I’ve been searching high and low for one that wasn’t covered in huge rhinestones…I just feel like I could get more use out of something like that.  I can totally see myself wearing this necklace with a simple white tank, some gray skinny jeans and my favorite thrift store find, a little boys blazer in Navy that I bought for $2.80!

Check out the rest of the amazing jewelry collection from Candace Ang here!

I usually favor Serena’s wardrobe choices (or the choices made for her character by stylist Eric Deman) on Gossip Girl, but when I saw Queen B in this adorable get up she was my preferred Upper East Sider!

I love her dress and while I’m pretty sure it’s an expensive designer frock, you can achieve the same look by pairing a high-waisted pencil skirt with a slim floral tank like the one I found here.  It mimics the look of a one-piece dress but since they’re separates, you can also mix and match the individual pieces with other items in your wardrobe to get the most mileage and value from your purchases.

I also love her choice of ultra ladylike accessories, like her quilted bag and signature headband, but what I like most is how she manages to make those classic pearls look totally hip and modern by going for a gumball sized, ultra-long strand instead of your more traditional pearl necklace.  The red tights kind of throw me for a loop and it’s not something I would choose, especially now that it’s getting warmer, but I threw them in there just in case you want to try out this shade of legwear!

So as much as I wish I could blog full time I can’t…but since I have plenty of content that I can’t cover in a full post I decided to create this “BestBuys” section at the top of the blog.  I’ll be featuring items here that I think are a must-buy for their incredible price/value and that you just shouldn’t miss!

The content will vary day by day and could be anything from an amazing pair of shoes to a statment necklace or even a designer deal, like this Marc by Marc Jacobs wallet I just posted!  I hope you enjoy this new section and all the daily deals that this will allow me feature!

I always find white pants really tricky to wear and to keep clean, but most of all I just think they’re hard to find! You don’t want them to be too tight because hello, they’re white pants! But, you also don’t want them to be too baggy because white is not a very slimming color…no matter what your size!

This season I’m totally into the whole relaxed fit, cuffed, tapered look when it comes to pants so when I saw these at Express I was very excited! This is the perfect safari-inspired crop pant to bring you into the Spring and Summer months…but what makes them even better is that they’re only $11.99!  Express currently has them on sale for $19.99, but you also get an additional 40% off so pick them up in Khaki and Black while you’re at it!

Pair them with super high heels for a more night appropriate look or with a great pair of metallic flats for daytime!

We all know this season is all about color…but don’t forget about your face!  Check out this adorable set from Tarte that’s chock full of pretty color and make up that’s good for your skin and the environment!

This palette includes 6 eye-shadows, 3 lip-glosses, a eye-shadow brush and the straw compact is totally reusuable, so it’ll make for an adorable make up bag  once you’re finished with the set!  The palette is a $95 value, but it’s only $28.90 if you use code GREEN at checkout…and act fast, this offer expires tomorrow!