Sale Round-Up (The Cyber Monday Edition)

Codes

• Holiday Sale Ends Tonight: Until midnight tonight, save 30% storewide with the discount code THANKS
• New Mystery Sale of the Week: Save 30% on all items by designers Burning Torch, Mike & Chris, Rami Kashou, Wendy Katlen, and By Francine when you use the discount code GOGLAM at check-out.  Mystery Sale lasts for one week only and only while supplies last.
• Save 25% with InStyle: For a limited time, save 25% storewide when you use the discount code INSTYLE08 at checkout.

Favorite New Sale Items

Like so many others undoubtedly are, I am in the process of perfecting my wishlist.  Granted, a lot of these I will probably just end up buying for myself (or, ahem, already have).

I’m getting a ton of wear out of my Mike & Chris Weston Jacket (was $400, now $320, $224 with GOGLAM):

I am in love with tortoiseshell (or, I should say, fauxtoiseshell), so I pretty much must have these Oh Deer! Palace pumps (were $154.95, now $85.22):

Sequined shoes are a must for holiday parties.  I think my favorite color in Oh Deer’s Gellato Pump is the gold, but they are available in a plethora of colors ($129.95, but save $30 on all shoe orders over $100 for today only):

Speaking of sequins, this Burning Torch scarf (also available in charcoal) combines comfort and a little bit of sparkle (brand new at $199, $139.30 with GOGLAM):

I love the vintage glamour of By Francine’s Beaded Top (was $284, now $220, $154 with GOGLAM):

This Phillip Lim Rosebud Sleeve Turtleneck is darling and marked down 60% to $139:

I am going to have to break down and get Rami Kashou’s Rose Top in Wine (new at $318, $222.60 with GOGLAM):

If I could successfully carry out my lollipop head diet, I would totally get these AG cigarette dark jeans (were $145, now $73.95):

Love these nerdy chic Sigerson Morrison peep toe pumps (were $395, now $197.50):

I’ve been a fan of these quilted Delman flats for a long time, and I might have to give in now that they’re $125.40 (originally $315):

Wendy Katlen’s Off Shoulder Dress in Black is perfect for all the upcoming holiday parties, but classic enough to become a closet staple (new at $273, $191.10 with GOGLAM code):

This Goldenbleu patent clutch is adorable, and only $79 (originally $350):

Remnants

• Sigh. And yet, it’s the Walmarts that are the only ones prospering in this economy (CNN)
• Amy Winehouse wants a divorce.  Again. (Dlisted)
• Supermodels tormented for “prestigious” girlie calendar (Jezebel)
• Quelle surprise: Speidi continues to scrounge for attention (Defamer)
• Kid journalist finds pirates for BBC mom (Gawker)

Daily Obsession: Cardigans

‘Tis the season for warmer clothing, and I’ve always been a big fan of the cardigan.  Cardigans tend to be more form flattering and curve friendly than sweaters, and generally allow more options for accessorizing (i.e. belts and statement pins).  Here are some of my picks as I scour the internet for more of my knitwear option of choice.

It was a splurge, but I practically live in my Burning Torch Black Forest Cashmere Cardigan (am actually wearing it as I type this):

Goodness knows I love my Burning Torch cardigans, so I’m also eyeing this one…I have also been looking for a structured white blazer to replace a favorite recently retired one, and I like how this cashmere blazer/cardigan is kind of the comfy, slightly more relaxed version:

I’m also looking for a basic long cardigan that I can belt that is hopefully not too dowdy (as can sometimes be the case with long buttoned cardigans), and this Topshop one is a pretty good candidate:

This Free People grandpa cardigan has a slightly sexier shape with its curved plunging neckline:

A non-closing long cardigan like this one might be a better option, however, and a little more flattering (especially once the waist is cinched):

Another nice open shape:

I love this Ivana Helsinki cardigan’s combination of peter pan collar and banded puff sleeves:

This cardigan, with its tiered ruffles, skirts the line between perfectly feminine and overly girlie:

Ditto to this, although I am kind of in love (especially with the black piping details):

This one is probably a safer bet, with its single layer of ruffles and darker color:

Speaking of piping, I am obsessed with this Jamison blazer:

I also love our Jamison cashmere blazer’s nerdy chic:

I like this Margarita Saplala cardigan’s built-in belt and silk drape detail:

Bryant Park West Photos!

For those of you who didn’t make Bryant Park West this past weekend, here are some photos.  Bryant Park West was a fashion show in Sonoma benefiting Operation Youth, a local nonprofit organization, at the gorgeous Jacuzzi Winery (Sarah, who works at Maneater, was the mastermind behind it all).  Rami Kashou (who was actually one of my first designers when I launched the site three years ago), was a gracious special VIP guest, and had his exclusive collection shown during the final runway.

More photos to come next week…

Model in Tehya Ruffle Top and Rami Kashou high-waisted skirt:

Model in Violette top and skirt:

Models wearing Lia Kes’ St. Tropez bubble dresses, in red and blue:

Model in Vanitas’ Isabella dress:

Model in Nu Collective’s one shoulder shift dress:

Model in Les Prairies de Paris’ Ima Dress:

Model in Nu Collective’s green bias dress:

Model in Parker’s Peacock Top and Beckerman’s Daria Skirt (very similar to our Casually Perfect look this month, no?):

Model in Lia Kes’ Long Flor de Lis Dress:

Sale Round-Up

Codes

• Holiday sale: until Monday, December 1 at midnight, save 30% storewide when you use the discount code THANKS at check-out.
• Save 25% with InStyle: For a limited time, save 25% storewide when you use the discount code INSTYLE08 at checkout.

Favorite New Sale Items

All of our items are 30% off with the THANKS discount code, but here are some of our newest marked down pieces, with potential savings up to 80% off.

By Francine’s One Shoulder Sequin Stripe Sweater (also available in black) was $273, now $215 ($150.50 with code):

Mike & Chris’ Montgomery Jacket was $231, now $115 ($80.50 with code):

Laila Azhar’s Pleated Cape Coat was $695, now $540 ($378 with THANKS code):

Nu Collective’s Keyhole Ruffle Top in Sugar (also available in black) was $145, now $70 ($49 with THANKS code):

Fighting Eel’s Dress Sienna was $194, now $95 ($66.50 with code):

By Francine’s Beaded Stripe Top was $284, now $220 ($154 with THANKS code):

Laila Azhar’s One Shoulder Dress was $425, now $212 ($148.40 with code):

Remnants

• Thankfully I’m not the only one confounded by tween sensation Twilight (Gawker)
• No Doubt returns! (Dlisted)
• Kim from the Real Housewives of Atlanta,: broken up, doing Playboy (Papermag)
• Jennifer Aniston is the only one allowed to stare at her (Gawker)
• Go on girl, go ‘head get down (Dlisted)

Daily Obsession: Embellished Ballet Flats

As usual, I am on a shoe rampage, although I am trying to focus on practical (read: semi-comfortable) choices. Since it’s winter, I’ve been all over boots, but woman cannot live on boots alone. My issue with ballet flats is that they can be so uninspired if you go the perfunctory route, so I hunted down some embellished flats that, at the very least, can serve as conversation pieces.

A slight disclaimer: while I have nothing against Tory Burch flats (I own a pair myself), I am consciously omitting them because we’ve all seen the look.

These Lilly Pulitzers, with their lion door-knocker detail, were actually the initial inspiration for this post:

The shape and green stone make these Giuseppe Zanotti’s reminiscent of 24K vintage jewelry (I’ll wait until they’re lower than $556, though):

I love the richness of these Lilly Pulitzers, with their faux-tortoiseshell button detail and slim shape:

The combination of the black patent leather, t-strap, 3-D stone detail, and peep toe make these Fendi’s pretty drool-worthy:

Bows can oftentimes be overly cutesy on flats, but the ones on these Kate Spades have a nice structured shape (and the moccasin-like stitched details on the toe balance out the bow nicely):

A more sophisticated bow flat from Delman:

I think these adorably preppie/nerdy Castaners might be my favorite bow flat, though:

I am a sucker for knot details, and these peep toe Louboutin’s make them look fabulously expensive (because, uh, they are):

The combination of the grey suede and mother-of-pearl button “flower” on these Tibi flats is quite pretty: