No Words.

I have no words. Valentino. That is all.

Coupon Code for BasicBoutique

This one ends tomorrow (09.28) but can be used today and tomorrow I believe... enter AUTUMN25 for 25% off of everything at BasiqBoutique.com, including this sexy black dress by Rebecca Minkoff and this really cute blue dress by Loeffler Randall...

Necessary Necklace

I guess at this point it is pretty easy to see how much I like rose-like details... like on this necklace that I just ordered... I hope it turns out to be as pretty in person as it is online... I think CUSP is now sold out of this peice :-(

Catherine Malandrino... and on sale!

I love Catherine Malandrino's eye for details, like the neckline on this top.  And its on sale!  I might need to add this item to my closet...

O.M.G.

I. need. these. Guiseppe Zanotti peep toe pumps. Love. Need.

Coupon Codes Ending Today...

I should have posted these a few days ago, but if you are looking for coupon codes that you can use today (Sunday, September 20), then here you go:  Bloomingdales is offering 25% off two or more pairs of regularly priced denim; chickdowntown.com is offering 25% off of everything, including sale items, with code September25; and Singer22 is offering 20% off of Loeffler Randall items with code Loeffler20. 

Supa Dupa

Yes, these sunglasses by Dita are Supa Dupa (and that is actually thier name)... I love Dita sunglasses in general and feel like everyone should have a pair of oversized shades to keep them looking cool. 

On another note, I am totally having bloggers guilt... I havent blogged for a week mostly because of work craziness, and other life craziness, but I definitely was sad when I logged on this morning and saw that I had not posted for a whole week!  Its not as though I havent been looking at all of the sites for the new and gorgeous items, I actually cannot go an entire day without looking at my shopping websites, but the combo of the work craziness and the lack of amazing must-have items this week has resulted in no posts until today!  Sad.

Looking Pensive in Pencey?

I love this top! I have seen it in person at the office (sadly not on me) and it is SO cute!  Pencey does a great job with interesting shapes and structure, to thier dresses and tops, and this is no exception.  I would like to sport this top at work or at play!

Return of the Marc (Camilla and Marc that is)

Why Why Why are Camilla and Marc so good at the mini dress??? I seriously would go broke on thier cocktail dresses alone.  First there was the gorgeous white one I blogged about last month, and now this! And, I have a hard time saying no to LBDs... but the price on this one is a bit prohibitive so I will not be indulging this time around... Unfortunately :-( 

The BM Dress Search: and the Short of It.

And here are some of my favorite Priscilla of Boston shorter options... as a disclaimer, I have to say I really dont want the material of the dresses to be shiny (shiny material does not do anyone any favors) so the shiny-ness of any of these dresses would not be part of the final product.  And the color of one of these is much too purple for my taste - but the dress was not pictured in the greyish color I am looking for.

The BM Dress Search: The Long...

Still looking for BM dresses and I now have just under 9 months to find the right one... I can't decide if they should be long or short, though I have now seen really beautiful dresses in either option.  Here are two of my favorite long dresses from Priscilla of Boston...

Since I am blogging from Maui...

It seems appropriate to introduce my absolute favorite bikini brand: Vix Swimwear (www.vixswimwear.com). Here are a couple of my favorite bikinis right now... AND they are offering 25% off all full-price items through September 7, 2009 with code LDS25. AANNDD... I just discovered Vix on Facebook and Twitter, and apparently they have promotions called "Facebook Fridays" and "Twitter Tuesdays" where if you follow them they post promotions for 40% off a certain suit or something like that each week... UMM what a great idea!! For example, this bikini is 40% off with code TWTR0901 until September 4, 2009, courtesy of Vix on Twitter... Of course now I am following Vix on both Facebook and Twitter... http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=vix&init=quick#/pages/ViX-Swimwear/166686830496?ref=ss and http://twitter.com/ViXSwimwear

Baggage isnt always a bad thing...

Especially when the baggage looks like this! Ugh I love bags. I just wish the really pretty ones weren't as expensive as they are... love love love this gold clutch by Stella McCartney and the beige Chloe bag... I want.

I can really see this on...

My friend N. She looks really good in this color yellow (unlike most of us) and I think the shape of the shirt would be really cute on her too... maybe she will read this and see my suggestion! And as an added bonus, everyone can save 25% off of any item at BasicBoutique.com for the next three days with code FALLLOVE... what a great way to pick up a shirt like this from Loeffler Randall (who, as you already know, is one of my favorite designers).

Asymmetrical Sheaths and Draping

I'm pretty sure I have always liked the asymmetrical look, in fact, I distinctly remember some one-shoulder tops I used to wear in college (though in retrospect those tops were NOT very cute...). Here are two new one-shoulder dresses, one by Black Halo and the other by Laila Azhar. I really like the shape of the white one from Black Halo, but I am really into the color of the Laila Azhar version...

20% Off and Cute Skirts from BR

Today only (August 30, 2009) Banana Republic is offering 20% off on all online purchases and free shipping on orders over $75.00 with code BRSAVE20 (I basically live for coupon codes). These two skirts from Banana are really cute; The Petal Skirt would be great for work and the Ruffle Skirt I might be able to get away with at work, but would probably be better for a work function or cocktail party...

Speaking of Loeffler

I just discovered Loeffler Randall's new website, which apparently launched on August 11 of this year... FINALLY a place where you can shop for all things Loeffler... I also discovered this dress and these skirts while I was on the new site (they haven't made it to my other staple shopping sites yet I suppose) and am in love. The white layered skirt is a little peice of perfection...

These Boots are Made for Walking

Really, they are. I am absolutely obsessed with Loeffler Randall. It started with their boots, flats and heels, and then I discovered their clothing line that is now carried by most of the big department stores and on a great number of online shopping sites. I have a version of each of these boots, I have the flat ones in black with no buckle and the heeled ones in a color called "cuoio" with the buckle. I cannot tell you how many compliments I get on both of these boots whenever I wear them - and they really are comfortable to walk in! Love.

You Wrap Me Right Round Baby Right Round...

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent has a knack for dresses, really all types of dresses, and for tops for that matter. I have a black version of this wrap dress that I love, but beware, for all of you girls who have a little more on top, these dresses really tend to show a lot. You just have to trust me on this one. I love this green color and the belt that comes with the dress is very different and cute.

Seventh Heaven

Sarah Seven, an up-and-coming designer out of Portland, Oregon, crafts dresses that are right out of a fairy-tale. I was lucky enough to attend a wedding last weekend where the bride wore an original Sarah Seven design, and it was just gorgeous and very romantic. I am currently hunting for bridesmaid dresses for my own up-coming wedding and would love to find dresses like these for the girls...

Mistaken Identity

So I just went to a work-related lunch during which a male co-worker said that the blouse I am wearing (which is gorgeous, thank you Joie) looked like the one worn by Jerry Seinfeld in the "pirate shirt" episode... Not being familiar with this episode I immediately googled it and this is the image I was presented with (below). I disagree with my co-worker's assertion and have a whole new appreciation of the average male's lack of fashion sense. Thoughts?

Bejeweled Republic

Ummm... I wish this was about half of the price. I really want it, but I am not sure I can justify it for $100.... help! Shoot... I might buy it anyway... When did Banana Republic get so crazy stylish??

Splash of Color

Ok, so I realize that I tend to go for the Greys, Blacks and Whites of the clothing world... but here I am going to mix it up a bit with a really cute dress from Black Halo, that, believe it or not, is BLUE! I can see this going to an outdoor wedding or a daytime fete... though I think it would translate well into the evening also... who doesnt like versatility?

If I Lived in NYC

Or really if I lived anywhere that got cold enough to wear heavy jackets (not LA), I would absolutely invest in one (or both?) of these gorgeous coats... the first by Helmut Lang and the second by SMYTHE.

Slash: Not a Horror Flick

I picked up (and by picked up I mean clicked "purchase") this LBD today and cannot wait until it arrives in the mail... I really love some of the things designed by Rory Beca, and this is one of them:

Two Guccis and a Camilla

The LBDs below would be pretty lonely if we didn't have strappy numbers to pair them with... Gucci has a gorgeous Fall Winter collection that includes two must-haves, and Camilla Skovgaard, shoe designer extrodinaire, has put out this new version of her signature strappy sandal:

The L.B.D. v. 4

This LBD is a bit more casual due to its material, and I think it really does need the belt (which I dont think it comes with), but the neck detail is hot and this dress by Black Halo would definitely turn a few heads...

The L.B.D. v. 3

Alice and Olivia has serious talent in the dress department. You can almost always find a dress by A&O no matter what occasion you are shopping for... If this was a little bit longer you could probably get away with wearing it to work, but as it is, all I can think of are cocktails...

The L.B.D. v. 2

And here is another new LBD from See by Chloe... perhaps a little more casual, but seriously cute.

The L.B.D. v. 1

Here is the first of a few new takes on the traditional LBD, courtesy of Catherine Malandrino... I can't help it, I love ruffles. I wore a shirt with ruffles to work the other day and it was just about the only thing that got me through it.