This season, my perennial fashion quest was for the perfect white jean. High and low I searched, resulting in countless hours wasted in dressing rooms across the city.
Along the way, I learned a thing or two. Firstly and most importantly, white jeans are IMPOSSIBLE. Most are insanely unflattering, in part due to the lighter fabric used by so many brands. Gap (a store I never, ever shop, to be clear) is the one exception I've discovered to date; their white denim is thick enough and opaque enough to disguise the majority of my (notable!) flaws. In short, WELL DONE Gap!
In honor of the gorgeous weather in New York today (the humidity of the weekend has broken), I built a neutral look around them, with a single pop of color:
Do tell...have you discovered the perfect white jean for Summer 2010? I'd love to hear about it in the comments!
First things first, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas (or a wonderful Friday, for those of you who don't celebrate!) Since it's the season for giving, I gifted myself with one of my longtime fashion wishes this week, the Swarovski Nirvana Ring.
While I had been tempted to pay full price ($260) for this baby for months, I just couldn't let myself pull the trigger after seeing it on Gilt months ago for just $95. But at the Swarovski outlet at Woodbury Commons, I found it for a happy medium - $118.
As you can see below, I snagged the clear Swarovski crystal version, set in sterling silver. This ring is bold and so, so glittery in the light. It's perfect for making a statement regardless of what you pair it with (seen here with Rescue Beauty Lounge Drifter.) It's available in an assortment of colors, including Black Diamond, which is just stunning, and a bold new Emerald.
Shop Swarovski jewelry at www.swarovski.com.
Killer sales, as per usual, at Gilt this week. I think I'm most looking forward to Erin Fetherston and Geren Ford myself.
If you need an invitation to shop, visit my personal invitation link here: http://www.gilt.com/invite/eye4style
Elizabeth and James Scarf Dress
Elizabeth & James are one of the very few celebrity lines "done right." That said, shopping the collection is a relatively pricy proposition, so if you'd like to snag the look for less, visit Gilt Groupe on Wednesday at noon. For an invite, click here: http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/eye4style
If you can't get enough Gilt Groupe in your life, you'll be thrilled to meet kid sister Gilt Fuse. Focusing exclusively on contemporary women's brands like Plenty by Tracy Reese, Kova & T, Modern Amusement, CC Skye, TKO Orologi, RJ Graziano and BCBG, the site will offer deals of up to 70% off.
Gilt Fuse launches on August 12 at 12 PM EST, if you'd like an invitation to shop, click here!
Gilt Groupe consistently delivers the BEST designers and deals of all the sample sale sites, in my humble opinion. For evidence, just check out the upcoming sales below. I'm particularly excited about Felix Rey - they have the cutest bags, umbrellas and accessories! If you need an invite to Gilt, click through this link: http://www.gilt.com/invite/eye4style - Happy Shopping!
Designers are looking for more and more ways to unload their merch these days and that's good news for shoppers like us. Redtagcrazy is the latest venue - it's a WOOT-like site that sells top brand name apparel, accessories and shoes at 50-80% off retail - one item at a time for a limited time of just a couple hours. Unlike Gilt Groupe, ideeli or the others, you don't need to get invited or be a member. It's open to everyone. If you're interest is piqued, check out the site via this link and you'll get a $5 credit towards your first order:
Here's $5 to spend at redtagcrazy.com
Happy Shopping!
There's a lot to love at Gilt Groupe this week, from editor's darling Peter Som to one of my very favorite jewelry designers, Rachel Leigh. Check out a few up and coming sales below and if you need an invite to join Gilt, click here: www.gilt.cominvite/eye4style. Happy Shopping!
Gilt Groupe is by far my favorite of the invite-only sample sales and this week looks to bring a bounty of great brands to the site. If you're not a member, what are you waiting for? Visit www.gilt.com/invite/eye4style to join and get access to these sales and more:
Some beautiful bags at stellar prices (including this Morning After Mini in Jammin Purple) but shop fast! If you need an invite to Gilt, follow this link:www.gilt.com/invite/eye4style
Happy Shopping!
