Posts with tag saks

Since when do designers design their own knockoffs?

Roll over the image at right to see if this is an Anya Hindmarch Handle Bag for $1,170 from Saks, or an Anya Hindmarch for Target Medium Satchel for $44.99.

And read on to see the other.

It's a patent-leather pump! It's a boot in soft gray leather! No, wait - It's both!

You know Felix Ray from Sex in the City, and you've seen Jennifer Lopez and Paris Hilton carrying bags with the signature bow.

Usually you have to go to Kitson, Henri Bendel, or Saks and pay $200 or more for a Felix Ray bag. But you can pick up this pretty Small Metal Mesh Bow clutch for a mere $36 at the "Rolls Royce of all garage sales."

It gets better! The proceeds go to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. So you're not shopping, you're donating!

This wonderous sale, dubbed Super Saturday 11 will be held in Walter Mill, NY on Saturday, July 26th. If you're not local to the area, you're still in luck, because they're partnering with QVC and QVC.com to make this bag, as well as select items from over 200 designers, available to the rest of us.

The other designers include Donna Karan, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, and Calvin Klein. At QVC and QVC.com you'll find hot designers like ADAM Adam Lippes, alice+olivia, and Theory.

Got your heart set on that Felix Ray bag? Here's a shopping tip: the item # on QVC is: #S4061. Happy donating!

While Kate Moss is outfitting her fans in cool graphic tees for a charitable organization, three prominent makeup artists are on a mission to hook-up your footwear collection for an equally important cause.

Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier, and Bobbi Brown have each created fun limited-edition Havaianas flip-flops for just $15 with any 2 cosmetic or fragrance purchases.

If you're into fashion nostalgia, you've got to check out what Sak's has going on in the Decades of Style portion of their website. The new feature allows you to do a little shopping time-travel -- browsing through clothing inspired by the fab decades of the 20th century. Whether you fancy yourself a 20's flapper or a 60's mod type, you can search for you're look in chronological order.

This is a really cool idea and I think other stores should rip it off. I wish they had something like this for the men's website -- it makes finding things way easier. I couldn't help but notice that they left out the 30's and 40's -- I guess they didn't think anyone would want threadbare styles from the 20's?

[via FabSugar]

P.S. Does anybody know who they've got pictured as the 50's icon?

It must be official. Though I hadn't yet formed an opinion either way. a lot of people were saying that "eco" in fashion and style was a passing fancy. Like shoulder pads, leggings, and eelskin, eco is just another trend that would be hot for a while, but eventually die out.

Oh wait, leggings came back in a big way, and apparently, Saks is putting their money on eco. They now have a (sort of) permanent section on their online store called Green House, "the home of eco smart style." Structured just like the rest of the site, there are sections for women's apparel, accessories, beauty, and men. I'm guessing with this entire section dedicated to eco brands like Beau Soleil, Loomstate, and Organic, Saks thinks eco is worth it. Of course, we'll wait and see if they put a permanent link to it, instead of from a promo section on their front page.

If you only wear the affordable GO! collections at Target and love shopping at H&M, watch out. It might get a little more crowded this year.

That's because "luxury" shoppers aren't shopping as much at their usual high-end stores.

According to BusinessWeek, stores like Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus saw tiny Holiday increases in sales, if not a drop, this past season, and are expecting a major slowdown. Retail expert Patricia Pao says, "Everyone's shopping for the bare necessities, and people have stopped treating themselves."

We don't usually post about sales, particularly one with such deep discounts, because they're so fleeting, but the sale at Saks is one you just can't pass up. savings of up to 70% off is one day (today!) online and in the stores. We suggest that you shop online just avoid the parking problems and crowd chaos. Just a few of the things we may be snatching off the virtual racks:

• MaxMara Sweater Coat with Removable Hood with Rabbit Fur Trim, originally $1,040, now $623 (40% off)
  
• Diane von Furstenberg Julian Wrap Dress, originally $325, now $195
• Marc Jacobs Tie Neck Blouse, originally $900, now $269 (that's 70% off

Kimonos have never looked so good.

Josie Natori is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Natori Company and to mark the occasion, Natori has commissioned five designers to re-create her signature kimono. Designers Vena Cava, Erin Fetherston, Sari Gueron, Jenni Kayne and Brian Reyes have each designed a one-of-kind kimono that is being auctioned off online. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Council of Fashion Designers of America's Scholarship Fund.

All of the designer's kimonos are exquisite, but I have to say that the kimono designed by Jenni Kayne is my favorite. Jenni's kimono (pictured in the center) is made of 100% silk charmeuse men's suiting material and has a very obvious Japanese silhouette. The kimono fits a size 4-6 and the bidding starts at $1,000.

To place a bid head to CharityFolks.com but act fast because bidding ends 11/27/2007!

Being fabulous and fashionable isn't an easy job, I mean you can't call yourself a fashionista and wear shabby gear right? Problem is, the best stuff tends to have the highest price tag (ouch). We real women know we can't live the Sex and the City life of sipping cocktails and drowning in designer shoes without consequences. It's called debt, sister friend and it ain't pretty.

So I have hunted and gathered some of the best deals on the on the web from Intermix, Active Endeavors, Saks, Ron Herman, Shop Intuition, and more -- so enjoy. Best part about shopping the sales online, is that you can avoid the shame of looking like a 'sale rat' at the boutiques, after all fashionistas are poised and would never dig for clothes.... Yeah right!

See more of the Deals-n-Steals for the Fashionista list by Deals-n-Steals at ThisNext.

As much as I bemoned the "tunic" last season, it seems I have done a complete 180. Well, not really, because last year, it was the tunic-with-leggings look that I didn't like. This Spring, however, I am head over heels in love with tunic dresses, like B with G's Sam Squared Mini Dress. The dress comes in army green and features a squared off neckline with a drawstring, a loose body, puffed short-sleeves, and a double-banded hemline. The material is a very comfortable Modal/Lycra. What a perfect dress to go either completely casual with a pair of flat sandals or out to lunch in wedge-heeled espadrilles!

Available at Saks Fifith Avenue for $167.

Happy Valentine's Day, Styledashistas!

Though this day, to me, is considered "Black Wednesday," I will still maintain the spirit of the so-called holiday, particularly because I'll take any excuse to wear pink or red.

If you happen to have plans to go out tonight, then Kay Unger's silk satin sheath in passionate pretty red is perfect. The dress is made from 100% silk, is fully lined, and features a grosgrain ribbon set into the waistline. The dress falls about 41" from shoulder to hem, a very ladylike knee-length. Black shoes and a shimmering silk satin clutch in black are naturals.

The dress is on sale at Saks Fifth Avenue for $200.90

In January, Saks Fifth Avenue will reveal a new corporate logo. The decision to update the logo was part of the company's overall plans for revitalization. According to Steve Sadove, CEO of Saks, "The updated logo gives us a modern look that is sure to resonate with our customers and contribute to the resurgence of Saks Fifth Avenue." While the details of the new design are closely guarded, Saks' senior vice president, Terron Shaefer was willing to drop a few clues about what we can expect. "Graphic, bold, and sophisticated, the new branding initiative is not only a redesigned logo but a new visual language. Similar to the Burberry nova check and the Louis Vuitton LV, it will become an enduring icon, synonymous with Saks Fifth Avenue style."

A new visual language, eh? You mean like Esperanto?

[via FWD.com]

I got really excited when I saw the name of this dress because it said "wrap dress," and we all know how much I love the wrap dres (DvF, or otherwise). When I clicked through to look at it, I was immediately disappointed to find out that the dress was totally not a wrap dress. However, my disappointment changed back when I actually realized that wrap dress or not, the Cashmere Wrap Tie Dress by Robert Rodriguez is cute. The dress pulls over your head like a sweater, has a very flattering scoop neckline, a ribbed bodice, sleeves that give out to a flare, and w tie that wraps around the waist. Ah, that's where the "wrap" comes in.

The dress is available from Saks for $363.