April 2009
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Jimmy Choo Sample Sale TODAY only!
What: Mules, boots, stilettos, and pumps starting at $75. Bags starting at $150.
When: Today! 1-7 PM
Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves.
Always wanted to SATC it up with some Jimmy Choos? Now’s your chance! Get on over there!
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J. Crew extra 20% off online-only through Friday →
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Linen and things...
…things like white pants and skirts and seersucker… It’s been over 80 for three straight days; shouldn’t I be allowed to wear all things summer even though Memorial Day hasn’t yet hit?
I went to put on my brown pinstripe linen skirt suit this morning and then gasped and thought: “is it too early for full-on linen?” I already wore linen pants yesterday...
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Making the most of your wardrobe
Revitalize I
So I’ve been talking about basics, giving suggestions about where to buy affordable and stylish professional attire (some—my roommate—are telling me it’s making them want to go out and shop!), but what I also want to do is show you how you can go into your existing closet and put new and interesting combinations together that you may not have tried before. Everyone has a unique way...
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Express: up to 70% off sale both in stores and... →
Those in-store boxes can get messy, but you could find some staples!
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Need a new pair of heels? Buy any two pairs of... →
FREE SHIPPING ONLINE! You can’t go wrong with this one gals.
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Do you love the label? (on nyc sample sales)
The designer label that is… Some people say designers fit better, are better made, of superior quality. I think all that ultimately depends on the designer. The ideal way to start exploring designers (aside from thrift store hunting) is SAMPLE SALES. I am not a sample sale junkie, but know people who are and am looking to get more into it. Here are a few upcoming New York City sample sales...
Lord & Taylor has some great sales. This extra... →
Shop online? Use the online promo code FRIENDS.
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New York & Company has great spring pencil skirts... →
Check out the City Style Mirage print - comes in three fabulous colors - pair it up with light pumps, a button down and a belt, and you’re ready for a summer day at the office. They also have some bright cardigans and other fun spring pieces on sale, easily mix and matchable with the skirts. Their sizes tend to run a tad big so if you’re super small, this may not be the place for...
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The Basics II: Jewelry
I think every (professional) working woman should start with 5 basic pieces of jewelry:
a pearl necklace - don’t think have to go spend oodles of money on pearls. Like many things, pearls come in various qualities and prices. Reasonably priced freshwater cultured pearl necklaces are not hard to find and they’ll add an air of sophistication and elegance to pretty much any ensemble. You...
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Pick up a copy of today's AM New York for two 20%... →
Coupons valid through April 20.
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I had a major shopping accident this weekend…
and now I’ll look fabulous for the entire summer!
I took my first trip to Atlantic City this weekend. What a place! I have to say, the best part was the outlet shopping around Atlantic Ave: Coach, Nautica, J. Crew, Banana, Gap, Aldo… Banana Republic was my poison. The entire store was 40% off already outlet prices. For just over $200, I got: 2 pairs of pants, a skirt, a blazer, a button-down...
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“Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head..."
it’s time to buy a trench!
Spring: the time of year when you keep an umbrella in your purse indefinitely and rain boots stashed under your desk. Trench coats are a must-have Spring item to protect yourself from April showers and keep you warm during those cooler April/May days. Now is a great time to buy a trench; most stores are already selling summerwear and so all things spring—like...
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Coupon: $15 off a purchase of $60 or more at... →
how much lace is too much (and too much like...
Tania posted a comment asking whether a laci camisole is too “lingerie” for the office and tips for choosing the right one. Here are my tips:
The more standard the suit, the more lacey you can go (without going overboard). This adds a touch of femininity to something that can otherwise look a bit manly. Remember that the way many suits are constructed, you’re only going to see...
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Good camis are hard to find
And they’re perfect to brighten up a dark suit, layer under v-or-scoop-neck sweater or sometimes (depending on the cami) throw on over a button down, vest-style.
So… when you see something (on sale), SAY SOMETHING! Old Navy currently has camis in a Rainbow Brite array of colors on sale for $10 each (see photo below). They’re great because they have a touch of lace to add...
Pick up a copy of today’s NY METRO for a $10 Macy’s coupon for use tomorrow or Wednesday before 1PM (p.3). Free paper, free Macy’s money!
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Caught on film by Bill Cunningham of the New York... →
Photo in upper right hand side of the first column. I even do black tie for less! This skirt and top ensemble were actually bought separately. skirt - boutique store in Finland - $100ish top - Cache, on sale - $40ish
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the clothing swap
If you don’t know what a clothing swap is, listen up, because it could change your corporate fashion world. We all gain weight, we all lose weight and we all get tired of the clothes we’ve worn over and over and over again. Solution? Email a bunch of friends (this will probably work best if you get people within a few clothing sizes of each other), tell them to do some wardrobe spring...
Ann Taylor - extra 25% off everything already on... →
Ann Taylor can sometimes be a bit too middle-aged woman for me, but I’ve definitely found some great stuff on sale here before, and with an extra 25% off sale items, you could find some gems!
collared, sans buttons but super flattering →
Ok, so this is not exactly a white button down and it does in fact have a collar. It also can’t be as easily layered with camis and other things, as I mentioned in my last photo blog post, but these types of wrap shirts are incredibly flattering on most women and can be dressed up or down. Plus, you can likely get a better deal than the $44 this is being sold for online at...
fun ruffle white button down blouse →
This has somewhat of a collar and the style may be hard to pull off for everyone; because the ruffles come up so high, ladies with longer necks are more likely to rock this. New York & Company is very hit or miss for me. I don’t always love the quality of their fabrics. However, they do always have promotions going on, so you’d probably be able to get this on sale or 20% off.
cap sleeve ruffle front white button down - no... →
I don’t always love the fabric of Express shirts; they can look cheap depending on the color. That being said, I do have a few that are great and I wear all the time. I like the structure of this shirt but the ruffles may not lie perfectly flat, which could annoy me.
white ruffled button down - notice no collar →
still $46.50 which is a bit more than I would spend on a button down. LOFT is great about sales so I would wait until it goes on sale, look for LOFT coupons online, or wait until they have one of their “entire store 20% off days.”
WSJ article on women, hedge funds and dress codes →
check out the comments pages too… fascinating.
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5 favorite places to get a bargain:
Filene’s Basement – for suits - although you’ll have to do some rummaging, they usually have most of their suits and other more corporate-looking attire in one section and often even have the same the same suit in the same place in various sizes. I recommend going during the week, when it’s less of a madhouse than during the weekend and there are people in the dressing room lines.
Macy’s –...
The Basics
So everyone always says (everyone to me being Tim Gunn, my mom and my oh-so-fashionable friend Tania) that you need to have the basics to build your wardrobe. I’ve never really been the basics kind of girl but I have to say that now that I’ve accumulated a large wardrobe, I tend to stick to several pieces. I guess I kind of worked backwards… probably not the best thing to do, but you live and...
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