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Eluxury.com to close up shop

2009-01-09T13:58:00.000-08:00

Fabsugar reports - eLuxury.com, is planning on closing its retail operation over the next six months. While many shops are closing due to the recession, it is said that eLuxury's closure isn't due to its financial performance. Rather, it's because many of the brands it carries have their own online presence.

But it's not all tears over at the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned company. “Starting in mid 2009, eLuxury’s new mission will be to create an ‘e-window’ into the world of luxury, by serving as an information reference for luxury in fashion, art de vivre, leather goods, wines and spirits, watches and jewelry, gastronomy, cars, yachts, and services,” said a spokeswoman. We will miss shopping from the high-end retailer, but look forward to what sounds like an exciting online magazine.

Casual Cool

2009-01-09T12:38:00.001-08:00

Glam Rock

2009-01-09T12:36:00.000-08:00

Lucky Magazine Contest Look

2008-06-07T20:38:00.000-07:00

Black Cashmere Ballet Flats on Sale at Banana Republic

2008-02-07T22:23:00.000-08:00

These cute black cashmere slippers are on sale for only $9.99!

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Wool Coats on Sale

2008-02-07T22:16:00.000-08:00

I found this coat on sale at Macy's for less than Overstock.com. I got the last one in black at my local store but they still had a rack full of the cream color. Had I known at the time it was Jennifer Lopez' high end line Just Sweet I might have passed altogether as I don't like her line. I do have to say I love the chevron trim and it is better quality that her cheapo J.lo line. It had best be for a full retail price of $328! Luckily, I scored it for $100.

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Smythe Les Vestes Mini Mini Jacket in Red

2008-02-07T22:03:00.000-08:00

major score today on sale for only $158! marked down from $630!

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Trend Outlook - Organic Jewelry

2008-01-05T22:47:00.000-08:00

Sea Fan Earrings from Annette Ferdinandsen

Birdsfoot Violet Earrings from Dana Noble

Gingko Leaf Earrings from Dana Noble

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Inspiration Edie Sedgewick

2008-01-05T22:33:00.000-08:00

A few classic looks Edie would have rocked ;-)

Travel In Style

2008-01-05T22:29:00.000-08:00

Punk Rock Chic

2008-01-05T22:17:00.000-08:00

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Shopstyle.com

2007-10-18T21:41:00.000-07:00

Check out this website. It's sort of similar to the Stylehive but it is better for shopping online. And you can get price alerts on your favorite things!

Here's some of mine
Backstage Style at Shopstyle.com

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Saks Outlet Sale

2007-10-13T21:55:00.000-07:00

Checked out the Saks outlet and they had a great shoe sale going on. Got their line of ballet flats - which are the closest thing to Lanvin flats without shelling out $500. Scored a black and pewter pair both for only $120!

Also great deals on boots and pumps - buy one get the other half off!

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Yeah or Nay?

2007-10-02T16:37:00.000-07:00

So is this trend over this season?

I was thinking of getting some vintage Frye boots like this but not sure whether the trend is over.

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Shopbop October Handbag Giveaway

2007-09-29T09:58:00.000-07:00

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New Fall Coats at Gap.com

2007-09-20T18:43:00.000-07:00

I love their new European Collection.

Just bought the Military Coat but I also adore the High Collar Peacoat that comes in petite sizes too.

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Fall Nail Trends

2007-09-19T15:20:00.000-07:00

Fall is here and it's time to start wearing the dark nail polish again!

New from OPI is its Russian Collection for Fall/Winter 2007. The line includes twelve glamorous nail lacquers, three lip colors and three lip liners inspired by the rich royal heritage, sophistication and aristocracy of Russia. The fall runways were filled with cashmeres, satins and velvets and this collection complements the clothing for the upcoming season. The nail lacquers are free of DBP, toluene and formaldehyde, and they each contain OPI's ProWide brush (which I love—it makes application so much easier .

The three shades that come with matching lip colours and lipliners are Krème de la Kremlin, Suzi Says Da!, and St. Petersburgundy.

Each of the lacquers are $7.50, and the lip color and lip liners each cost $10.

My personal faves are St. Petersburgundy, Russian Navy and Siberian Nights

St. Petersburgundy - Claret
An Affair in Red Square - Shimmering red
Vodka & Caviar - Crimson
Russian Navy - Deep-sea indigo
Catherine the Grape - Deep wine
Siberian Nights - Onyx
Cosmo-Not Tonight, Honey! - Pale gold
Ruble for Your Thoughts - Copper-penny shimmer
Krème de la Kremlin - Terra cotta pink
Suzi Says Da! - Dark chocolate brown
Midnight in Moscow - Charcoal with maroon glimmer
Boris & Natasha - Raisin
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H&M - bringing tacky back?

2007-08-01T16:13:00.000-07:00

Don't get me wrong - I love H&M as much as the next person but seriously - are they being sarcastic or what - this violates every fashion rule!

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July 4th Sales!

2007-07-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

Shopbop - Code Fireworks07
$20 off $100 or more
$50 off $250 or more
$100 off $500 or more

Active Endeavors
20% off - Code July04

Standardstyle.com
Code weekend10 for 10% off!

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New Handbags from Mike & Chris @ Standardstyle.com

2007-06-28T20:16:00.001-07:00

Great clutch and tote from Mike & Chris. The price is still a bit steep but I could see the tote becoming this fall's alternative to the MJ Turnlock Teri Tote!

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Summer Dresses

2007-05-04T14:01:00.000-07:00

If I could splurge on shopbop.com here's some dresses I'd buy for summer

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Steve Madden Bunni Leopard Print Wedges

2007-05-04T13:54:00.000-07:00

Sophisticatedsoles.com has these on sale for $40.95 - almost half off Zappos.com

and for ideas what to wear these with try dark jeans and these tips from e-stylist's blog

Lucky Brand Suede Carry-All Bag, $198, Macy's; Vintage 1980s Door Knocker Earrings, $9.99, GirlProps; 5 pocket skinny jeans, $24.50, Wet Seal; Steve Madden "Bunni" Peep Toe Flat, $69, Macy's
Honestly I could skip the doorknocker earrings and go with simple gold hoops

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Retro Aprons from Rebecca Weiss Designs

2007-04-27T15:25:00.001-07:00

I just bought this cool retro apron from Rebecca Weiss on Etsy.com. Love the cool mod print! It comes in teal, raspberry, orange and yellow ;-)

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Day-Lab Jewelry

2007-02-20T21:59:00.000-08:00

Check out Day-Lab for cute jewelry.

I like these large porcelin rings

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Coveted Clutches

2007-02-16T18:34:00.000-08:00

I'm in the market for a new clutch.
So far I like these from Goldenbleu, Laura Merkin and Mike & Chris

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Barefoot Tess Shoe Sale - Dolce Vita Wedges

2007-02-02T20:58:00.000-08:00

I finally found some tasteful python print wedges on sale.

I opted for the pewter since I have way too many gold shoes now.

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Yay or Nay?

2007-01-31T10:38:00.000-08:00

I've been on a marine kick lately and found these Frye boots on sale.

What do you think for a short girl like me? Yay or Nay?

I could never pull off the Loeffler Elka boots in midnight...wish I could.

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Latest Jewelry obsessions

2007-01-24T16:31:00.000-08:00

I've been slowly trying to build a nice jewelry collection but I'm drawn to more funky designs over the traditional. Here are a few of the designers I like at the moment.

Jeanine Payer - she's been around for awhile, has a store in San Francisco and engraves quotes on her jewelry. I love the Antonio ring - inscribed

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Emerson

Also Adina Reyter http://www.adinadesign.com/

Love the disc ring in gold or silver

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Kick Pleat 75% Sale in Austin

2007-01-24T16:25:00.000-08:00

Kick Pleat sent this email the other day. Gotta check this sale out. Looking forward to the announcement of the event on Feb 1st.

The majority of fall/winter items at Kick Pleat were just marked down to 75% off PLUS a ton of denim at half off. Come on by if you're interested. Stand by for an email on an event we're having February 1st. There are new spring arrivals trickling in the store everyday and you won't want to miss out.

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Le Garage Sale in Austin Tommorrow and Sat!

2007-01-24T16:13:00.000-08:00

For those of us in Austin this is the largest Le Garage Sale yet at Palmer Auditorium! Featuring markdowns from By George, Estilo, Fetish and more!

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Fall Sale on Loeffler Randall Elka Boots!

2007-01-03T19:11:00.000-08:00

I wish I wore a size 6!

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Chanel Black Satin Craze

2006-11-25T16:51:00.000-08:00

Chanel Black Satin has sold out everywhere and people are clamoring to get their hands on it on Ebay. Personally, I don't think it's worth the prices it's fetching up to $50 a bottle?

But if you want to get in on the next craze - sign up for the limited edition Black Pearl version out March 2007 - or go to www.rescuebeauty.com and order Revamp (a shimmery black /red) or Film Noir ( a glossy purple/black) instead.

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If Money Were No Object....

2006-11-13T15:03:00.000-08:00

Here's some of the things I would love to buy right now

A Loro Piana Cashmere Scarf

A Balenciaga Courier Bag in Bright Blue

and this cashmere cardigan from Max Studio

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Michael Kors Newton Peep Toe Wedge On Sale at Smartbargains.com

2006-11-07T10:59:00.000-08:00

In Black or Tan
for 99.99

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Inexpensive Kimono Tops at Wetseal.com

2006-11-07T10:49:00.000-08:00

Looking for kimono tops but don't want to invest a lot in a trend?
Check out Wet Seal - they have lots on sale.

I like these two...
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Eliza Page - Metalgirl Trunk Show

2006-10-09T21:41:00.000-07:00

Oct 21: Barkitecture AustinOct 21st the 2nd Street District Hosts Barkitecture -- a Modern Doghouse building contest dedicated to building cool homes for our furry friends! Check back for more information soon.

Oct 21: Eliza Page hosts a Metalsgirl Trunk Show!As part of the Barkitecture event, Eliza Page is hosting a trunk show for Laura Gibson's Metalsgirl Jewelry line. Find new designs and old favorites during this show! Besides jewelry, Laura's other passion is rescuing dogs through Blue Dog Rescue. A portion of her trunk show proceeds will go towards Blue Dog.

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Grey is the new black

2006-10-06T07:48:00.000-07:00

Urban outfitters just sent out their new lookbook for fall in shades of grey

some of the cuter items...
these flats for $20

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and their new line Kimchi & Blue

Seychelles Priceless Slingbacks only $19.99 at Urban Outfitters

2006-09-22T13:40:00.000-07:00

Available in Black or White

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Ballet Flats on sale

2006-09-18T13:54:00.000-07:00

These Delman flats featured in Lucky are on sale at smartbargains.com

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Backstage Style: End of Summer Sale - Dolce Vita, Loeffler Randall Shoes and more -

2006-09-06T18:20:00.000-07:00

Backstage Style: End of Summer Sale - Dolce Vita, Loeffler Randall Shoes and more -

My picks the Dolce Vita Open Toe Twist wedge and the Seychelles Handle with Care pumps

10 products I love

2006-07-30T21:39:00.000-07:00

Clairsonic Skincare Brush - from the makers of Sonicare toothbrushes a great sonic skincare brush. It's portable and rechargable and most of all it clears your pores like nothing else! A bit pricey but worth every penny!
Mrs. Meyers household products in Geranium. They give your home a wonderful rose/geranium scent. I use the linen spray instead of Febreze.
Nars eyeshadow in Swing - the perfect plum color
Bare Escentuals eyeshadow in True Gold
If you are ever in Santa Monica, stop by Fred Segal's beauty dept - they have a custom fragrance counter. My favorite blend is Currant, Orchid and Peony - or anything with Cassis! They have a custom lip gloss machine too!
Aesop skincare line - especially their tea tree exfoliating scrub http://oliveaux.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=46
Pearl River Mart - rice paper blotting books http://www.pearlrivermart.com/v2/FramesCat.asp?iGroup=323
Chi ceramic flat iron - simply can't travel without it.
Henri Bendel shower scrub in Jasmine & Tuberose or Mimosa is great too!
Wamiles Ionne cream and lotion- the only thing that works on my skin and doesn't leave it feeling greasy - great skincare line from Japan http://www.wamiles.com/b_item.asp

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Steve Madden Cutsie Flats

2006-07-27T20:32:00.000-07:00

Steve Madden has made the exact same version of the Dolce Vita flats featured in Lucky Magazine and they are a bit cheaper too as the Dolce Vita were $98. I never found the kelly green ones featured in Lucky but the Steve Madden styles come in green, red, blue, black, purple, brown and white! shop.com says $56.99 but only for black, red, or white - still have to shell out top dollar for the green and other colors. I still like the turquoise Dolce Vitas too. Urbanoufitters.com still has them.

Seychelles 'Priceless' Slingbacks

2006-07-25T20:53:00.000-07:00

I've had my eye on these for months and finally found them on sale! Dillards.com just lowered their price to $39.50 in black or tan. Update Urban Outfitters has the Black and White for only $19.99 http://tinyurl.com/oxjhr

Also www.lovemyshoes.com just lowered the price down to $44.99 and have the red ones which are getting harder to find http://www.lovemyshoes.com/products2.cfm/ID/17751

shoes.com still has these for $79.99! but I guess if you can't score a deal Lucky Magazine always gives you 20% cash back rewards for shopping through their links at shoes.com

I broke down and bought them in both colors ;-)