Beginning today (Dec. 3rd), Stylitics, the leading virtual closet platform on the web, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) are teaming up to raise money for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. Along with supporting an amazing cause, they are also giving away a Dream Closet filled with top of the line designer handbags, business attire, workout gear, accessories, jeans, jewelry, and more. Over 40 top brands are represented in the Dream Closet including Diane Von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Theyskens’ Theory, Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang, Thakoon, Rebecca Minkoff, House of Harlow, Topshop, and many more. The closet is showcased on the Stylitics website and is completely browseable and shoppable through most of the month of December. The winner will be chosen at random from eligible entries on December 24th.
Dying to support a good cause and a win a new wardrobe just in time for the new year? You can enter by purchasing a Fashion Targets Breast Cancer t-shirt for $34.99 with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Foundation. You can also enter to win the closet of every socialite’s dream for free by clicking here. Best of luck and thanks for supporting such a great cause. Check out the many outfits you could win:
I’ve always loved the combination of black and blue. So I decided to put together an outfit based on my blog’s unique design. Like all great outfits nowadays, this look is a great mixture of high and low designers. I know I should really be modeling these outfits like the rest of the fashion blogger community, but in light of cash flow issues keeping me away from these breathtaking cobalt blue Jimmy Choo pumps, I’ll have to settle for the next best thing. As a socialite on a budget, putting together outfits and pinning wanted items on Pinterest is very therapeutic for me. I get almost as much satisfaction from pinning the stuff that I want as I do actually making purchases. Here’s how to get this glam black and blue look:
1. MARC Faceted Round Blue Ring: Silver jewelry goes perfectly with this look. I wouldn’t even try to wear gold with this color scheme. This cocktail ring is bound to sparkle.
3. Jimmy Choo Cosmic Suede Pump: Obsessed with these!! I would also put these with a little black dress for the cobalt blue to really pop. These Jimmy Choos are by far my favorite aspect of this look.
5. Rimmel London HD Union Jack Eyeshadow: As a blue-eyed girl, I’m a huge fan of the smokey eye. For those on a budget or who have spent too much on Jimmy Choos, Rimmel makes great moderately-price makeup.
6. Rebecca Minkoff Romeo Satchel: Since so many of the accessories in this look are loud and colorful, I chose to go with a simple black bag.
I love weddings, especially June weddings. With summer fast approaching, my daydreams are filled with images of breathtaking outdoor weddings under the sun. Though there’s a certain etiquette to being a bride, bridesmaid, mother of the bride, etc. no one really tells you what to do or wear when you are just a guest at a wedding. Well, that’s all about to change.
Being a guest at someone’s wedding is just as much of an honor as being in the wedding, but with less responsibilities. Be sure to look fabulous by dressing appropriately for the theme, venue, and time of day. When with the bride and groom, don’t steal their spotlight. But, being the center of attention at your table or on the dance floor is fair game. Though catching the bouquet is always fun, you up your chances of being the next person to get married by hobnobbing with as many cute guys in the reception as possible.
What to Wear to an Afternoon Summer Wedding:
Just because I have yet to be invited to a wedding this summer, doesn’t mean that I can’t start planning my outfit.
1. Miss Selfridge Mint Lace Skater Dress: So cute and whimsical! This dress is also conservative enough to get the nod of approval from the grandparents who are bound to be at the wedding without being matronly.
2. Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC Shoulder Handbag: This cute little Minkoff bag is big enough to hold everything you need without being overbearing. Beige bags are great for summer weddings.
Though I prefer to give and receive cash at these occasions, I couldn’t get over how cute these potential wedding/bridal shower gifts are.
1. Jonathan Adler ‘Jet Set’ Porcelain Coasters: Jonathan Adler has excellent home goods to give as wedding presents. These coasters are perfect for your typical jet setting socialite couple.
2. Vera Wang Wedgwood Dinnerware: Vera Wang doesn’t just make excellent wedding dresses, her dinnerware makes a wonderful bridal gift.
3. Margaritaville Frozen Drink Maker: The party doesn’t stop just because you tied the knot. This is a great gift for a couple who loves to entertain.
4. Missoni Tropical Sugar Bowl: Even if the bride and groom aren’t the cooking type, this Missoni sugar bowl is an awesome kitchen decoration.
Thanks to being one of Lucky Magazine‘s favorite bloggers, they invited me and a friend to the Lucky Shops New York VIP Party and an exclusive after party at the Crosby Street Hotel for a pre-screening of ABC Family‘s new show, Jane By Design, premiering in January. We also got to mingle with the stars of the show. Since a picture is worth 1000 words, here is a photo essay of my epic night.
So many people, so many deals, so little time…
I had my eye on this cute little mini red Foley + Corinna bag. I also found some of the most inspiring accessories at the Rebecca Minkoff booth.
Lucky Magazine always makes me feel like a star hence the director’s chair.
My friend Tracy and I met Erica Dasher, the star ABC Family’s new series Jane By Design at the after party at the Crosby Street Hotel. She’s such a doll! You should totally tune into the show on January 3rd at 9/8c. The pilot was a lot of fun to watch and featured some great fashion by costume designer, Olivia Miles. The show tells the story of a quirky high school student with great fashion sense who gets a job at a high-end fashion house after a case of mistaken identity. She then begins leading a double life as a high school “Plain Jane” and rising fashion executive a.k.a. the executive assistant to a crazy fashion maven. It’s like The Devil Wears Prada meets high school.
