Shop Latest Clearance at Bluefly.com

February 19, 2009 07:00 AM | | Posted in sale, bluefly.com, clearance, tahari, cynthia vincent, twelfth street

The Deal: Shop the latest clearance at Bluefly.com

The Lowdown: Discounted designer apparel on clearance (or, as Bluefly likes to call it, “reduced sale”) always grabs our attention, but we’re not going to buy designer just because it’s there. We actually have to need what we’re picking up (it’s a pesky side-effect of being budget-conscious), so we’re going to dig deeper to find actual value.
 
For us right now, value means something fabulous that we can use to move our winter wardrobe gradually into spring, so some feminine, bright hued tops that will work both under a jacket and later stand on their own as weather permits are a top priority. Since the color palette for this spring is about as broad as it gets, we’ve got a lot of play in our choices, starting with this basic Elie Tahari ruched sleeve blouse , on sale for $53.59, and then moving on this fab bold Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent flutter sleeve blouse, for $89.59.
 
Shop: Bluefly.com

Sarah Palin Wardrobe Challenge

October 24, 2008 11:00 AM | Comments (7) | Posted in walmart, tahari, endless.com, ann taylor, dillards, Walmart, political fashion, sarah palin style, sarah palin wardrobe, Endless.com

“SOME PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”

Kathryn Builds ENTIRE Wardrobe for the Candidate for Less Than $2500

After news broke yesterday about Governor Sarah Palin’s rather large clothing expenditures, a friend sent me an email, challenging me to build a complete, Vice Presidential candidate worthy, wardrobe for Governor Sarah Palin for less than $2,500.  Now $2500 is more than I spend on clothing all year, but she IS a VP candidate, not a budget shopper like myself.

The rules:
- enough suit/dress options to last at least two weeks on the campaign trail
- must include shoes that were of quality and comfortable
- the items had to come from stores that a Hockey/Football/Basketball/Baseball Mom would shop (so no Saks, Neiman, Barneys, unless it’s their outlet stores)
- the clothing had to fit Governor Palin’s personal style (the Governor loves her some red)
- Everything had to be quality and could be worn on television (which meant patterns, stores like Payhalf and F21, were pretty much out of the picture)

 

 

 

Primetime Debate Power Suits

• 1. Ottoman Shirt Jacket and Skirt, $169.99 and $79.99, Ann Taylor
• 2. Tahari Jacket Dress, $179.00 at Dillards.com
• 3. Tahari Tweed Skirt Suit, $179.00 at Dillards.com
• 4. Nine West 2 Piece Dress Suit, $114.99 at Overstock.com
• 5. Calvin Klein Pull Through Collar Skirt Suit, $99.00 at Macys
• 6. Anne Klein Women’s Onyx 2-piece Crepe Pant Suit, $119.99 at Overstock.com

Wardrobe Stretcher Jackets- mixed with the above suits to expand the wardrobe

• Antonio Melani “Essie” Coat, $229.00 at Dillards
• Wool Blend Swing Jacket, $59.50 at Old Navy
• Wool Double Breasted Winter Coat, $89.50 at Old Navy.

Easy to Pack Canvasing Dresses

• Mossimo Black Neck Pleat Dress, $24.99 at Target
• Norma Kamai Jersey Shirt Dress, $20.00 at Wal-Mart
• Issac Mizrahi Belted Spanish Dress, $39.99 at Target

Fundraiser Worthy Cocktail Dresses

• Gown with Beading by Unger for Ann Taylor, $348.00 at Ann Taylor
• Jax Satin Cocktail Dress, $180.00 at Dillards
• Issac Mizrahi for Target Party Dress, $44.99 at Target

Hockey Mom Gear

• Two Pairs of Jeans. Signature by Levi Strauss, Totally Slimming at the Waist Boot Cut Jeans, $19.98 at Wal-Mart
• Jacket. Faded Glory Women’s Hooded Puffer Vest, $18.00 at Wal-Mart
• Signature by Levi Strauss, Women’s Beatrix Jean Skirt, $13.00 at Wal-Mart

Shoes: Governor Sarah Palin’s Signature Piece

• BCBG Beverly Platform Boot, $248.95 at Endless.com
• Converse Vintage Slip On Flats, $20.99 at Target
• Mossimo Vallie Flats, $24.99 at Target
• Unlisted Hand Me It Boots, $59.99 at Dswshoe.com
• Women’s Mossimo Danae Buckle Pumps, $26.99, Target
• Pleaser’s Women’s Seduce-420 Pumps, $19.95-$20.36 Endless.com
• Peep Toe Buckle Pumps, $29.99, Chadwick’s

Governor Sarah Palin’s New Wardrobe

- 6 Suits
- 2 Blazers
- 1 winter coat
- 6 Dresses (three business, 3 cocktail)
- 2 pairs of jeans
- 1 jean skirt
- 1 causal jacket
- 7 pairs of shoes

Total Cost: $2481.15

 

Have a comment about this post or Sarah Palin’s style? Visit this thread (Were We Wrong About the Sarah Palin Moose Tote?) at the TBF Forum!

Fashion Advice: Dressing in Dallas

June 23, 2006 08:52 AM | Comments (1) | Posted in undergarments, fashion advice, tj_maxx, tahari, outlet_malls, isaac mizrahi, workwear, wardrobe, nylons, loehmann's

Q: OK…so I just moved from L.A. to Dallas,  I am at a loss for a) where to shop fashionable and affordable for suits for a conservative office job and b) How does one wear “hose” and not look like your grandmother!  They are strangling and sweaty during the hot summer, and I keep slipping out of my Stephane Kelian slingbacks.

Target.com

A: a) Shop at stores like Ann Taylor, TJ Maxx, Loehmanns, and even certain pieces from the Isaac Mizrahi line at Target for clothes for a conservative office environment. Also try Talbots online clearance section for surprising stylish pieces. If you have a moment to head to your nearest outlet mall—take a peak in the Neiman Marcus Outlet for discounted pieces from higher designers like Ellen Tracy and Tahari. Last but not least, don’t go so conservative that you loose your individuality—conservative doesn’t equal dowdy. Spice the basic suits up a bit with colorful (but simple) jewelry like a single strand coral necklace or silver chain link necklace.

And about your second question . . .

I never wear hose in the summer. Period. Just too hot. So you have some options—a) keep you legs shaved and use Jergens bronzing lotion (around $5 at your local drugstore), b) only wear hose when your actually in your air conditioned office, c) look for silk stockings, which are pricey but a little more comfortable than nylons, and d) try thigh-high stocking with either an elastic band or garter.

Shopping Advice: Bargain Shopping in Las Vegas

May 11, 2006 08:13 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in st._john_knits, neiman_marcus, coach, tahari, outlet_malls, last call neiman marcus, sales, burberry, saks, shopping advice

Dear Budget Fashionista: What are the best places for bargain shopping in Las Vegas

A: Personally, I think the best places to do real bargain shopping in Las Vegas is at the outlets (read below my comments on pawn shops).  Las Vegas has more shopping outlets per capita than probably any other place in the world. which is just fine my me.  At the Fashion Outlet Las Vegas. you’ll find a pretty good Williams Sonoma Outlet, as well as outlets from companies like Coach, Last Call Neiman Marcus, St. John Knits, Tod’s, Burberry, etc. at the Fashion Outlet Las Vegas. It is about a 10-minute (around $10) taxi ride from the strip or you can use the shuttle from the MGM Grand. 

Head to the site, to get more information on the outlet (as well as a link to a coupon to save an additional $3.00 off the shuttle service). Make sure you get a discount book with coupons for additional savings at the mall.

There is also another, outlet mall (Las Vegas Premium Outlets) located about 10 minutes or so from New York New York (about a $10-15 taxi ride) between the strip and Downtown Las Vegas. They have a Dolce & Gabbana, Tahari, etc outlet. Go to Premium Outlets and register for the VIP club to receive even more savings.

I would also check out the shopping mall on the other end of the strip near Treasure Island and Circus, Circus. It isn’t a discount mall, but they have some great stores, like Neiman Marcus and Saks.  Since it is the end of the season, these stores are probably having pretty good sales. Some people like the pawnshops (which, of course, are EVERYWHERE).  Personally, I feel kind of creepy buying something that was someone else’s misfortune. However, if a pawnshop had a pair of Cartier gold and diamond earrings for less than $500 bucks I would purchase it as quick as you can say “bankruptcy”.