Retail Therapy

After a particularly long and trying day at work yesterday, I was pleasantly surprised to find long awaited packages I had ordered from Nordstrom and Rebecca Taylor waiting for me when I arrived home...

{A sweet little silver heart sticker sealing the tissue paper in the package from Rebecca Taylor}

{Rebecca Taylor Silk Reptilian Tee available here}

{Sam Edelman Petty Booties in 'Putty' available here}

Wu Me

I love nearly every collection designer Jason Wu releases each season and one of my favorite classic style/beauty icons, Olivia Chantecaille, is known to be a huge fan of his clothing:



A few of my favorite pieces from Jason Wu's spring 2013 collection:

Recently I discovered that he designed a less expensive collection for Nordstrom called Miss Wu.  While still bit pricey, if you're looking for a fashion splurge, you may want to consider an item from this line. These are a few favorites:

photos: collage 1, collage 2, collage 3

Fabulous Fashion: Gap

Admittedly, I haven't thought much about the GAP in recent years and had kind of crossed them off my shopping list.  However, a quick stroll through their online shop today made me reconsider...at least temporarily.  A few favorite items:

 

{Skimmer Ballet Flats $49.95}

{Neon ruffle-trim cardigan $49.95}

{Sheer Ruffle Overlay Blouse $49.99}

{Faux Fur Coat $59.99}

{Boatneck gold buttoned sweater $14.99}

Fabulous Fashion: J.Crew Collection

Loving these styles from J.Crew Collection.  Hope they provide some relief from the Monday doldrums...

{Prabal Gurung at J.Crew Exploding Bow Blouse}

 

 

{Sequin Scoopneck Sweater}

 

 

{Viv Pumps in Topiary}

 

 

{Wool Tuxedo Tie Pant}

 

 

{Knife-pleat Wrap skirt in Silk Taffeta}

 

 

 



MNG by Mango

A few weeks ago I posted about a high end designer (Giambattista Valli) creating a line for Macy's.  Well, now Mango (endorsed by Olivia Palermo!) has created a line for JcPenney.  Surprised?  I was too, and although I don't frequent this retailer, I had to check out what the MNG line consists of.  I'm pleasantly surprised.  Before we look at the MNG items, lets look at some designer Mango pieces:

{via cocoperez.com}

{via bestfan.com}

Okay now for some favorites from the MNG by Mango line at JcPenney...

{MNG by Mango Lace Dress with Ruffled Shoulders...Obsessed and will have to purchase!!}

{MNG by Mango Tank top with Lace Overlay...this would look great under the next item...}

{MNG by Mango Tuxedo Jacket Satin Trim...a feminine menswear twist if paired with lacy tank above}

{MNG by Mango Knit Top with Chiffon Shoulder}

{MNG by Mango Coco Tweed Cropped Jacket}

{MNG by Mango Ruffled Top with keyhole}

{MNG by Mango Sheath Dress, shirred metallic... j'adore this piece}

{MNG by Mango Lightweight Ivory Soutache Top}

{MNG by Mango A Line Satin Bow Tie Neck Top}

There  are MANY more items at jcp.com.  The prices are reasonable and will give you a high fashion look, for a bit less!

xo, Alicia

photos 1-3 via elle.com

Nouveau Navy

Navy is the new black this fall and I have to admit I'm loving it!  So is the Duchess of Cambridge...

As is Minka Kelly in Dior to die for... 

A few of my favorites, some a bit more attainable...

{Ports 1961...loving this styled just the way it is}

  

{J.Crew..gorgeous blouse but would look better with black leather skinnies and leopard pumps}

{Zara..navy suit with black lapels-this outfit needs a few sparkly vintage necklaces, non?} 

{Navy scarf by Etsy designer smilingpoet}




{Aldo Dostie flat}

 

  

Olivia's Picks: Piperlime

Piperlime, a subsidiary of Gap, Inc.,  introduced three new guest editors, one of which is Olivia Palermo...super yay!  As you know, I love her style and was excited to shop through her picks on the website.  Check it out here.

Happy shopping! Have a lovely day, Alicia

Celebrity boutiques: Olivia Palermo & more



Early this spring I learned about a great website called Boutiques.com  It features favorite fashion items from many of the top fashionistas as well as items inspired by their style (and often at a more reasonable price point).  I have been loving Olivia P's boutique, but here are some of the other celebrities and designers featured:

{Kim Kardashian}



{Emmy Rossum}





{Marchesa}



{Oscar de la Renta}



I hope you'll stop by this website.  It's a lot of fun and you can even create your own boutique! 

Have a lovely weekend, Alicia

photos courtesy of boutiques.com