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Five Hot Wedges for Summer 2012

Mod Cloth Colorblock Wedges

Say good-bye to cork wedges and hello to color blocking, mixed textures, and a slew of other hot trends this years wedge heels are serving up.

More Summer Fashion Trends:
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Friday Deals & Steals

Friday April 27, 2012

Charlotte Russe WedgeThere are some amazing deals and hot offers coming up this weekend from many of our favorite chain boutiques and daily deal sites.  Enjoy!

Thread Social formal and cocktail dresses + metallic shoes @ Gilt.com (starts Sunday).

Splendid tees and denim shop @ Gilt.com (starts Monday).

Maria Mare & Mustang super cute summer sandals ($15-$18!) @ HauteLook.com (ends Saturday)

Final clearance on guys clothes up to 70% off @ Gilt (starts Saturday)

Extra 25% off merchandise and designer items @ Macy's (code FRIEND for online)

20% off at The Gap (code ONSAVE20 for online)

Up to 60% off select items @ Forever21.com

Fashion magazine subscriptions for $6-$12 @ Groupon

Tory Burch Friends & Fans event; save 25% with code FRIENDS12 @ ToryBurch.com
$10 off $20 at the Body Shop via Groupon

$25 off $50 at Last Call Neiman Marcus via Living Social

Guys 1MX shirts Buy 1, Get 1 $19.90 + $15 off $30, $30 off $75, $60 off $150 @ Express.com

$7.50 for a $15 iTunes gift card @ Saveology.com

Buy one get one half off jeans + up to 20% off select dresses @ Delias.com

40% off select styles, 50% off party dresses and clearance items @ ArdenB.com

Shoes buy one get one for $12.50, clothes starting at $5, and jewelry at $2 @ CharlotteRusse.com

Find more hot boutiques to shop online at; check out my list of Six Emerging Online Fashion Boutiques to Bookmark.

All About Peplums!

Thursday April 26, 2012


Peplums have been big in fashion since last season, but I feel like this year they're taking on a life of their own and popping up every where! I've always been a big fan of this style; it's very girlish and dainty, but still more structured than most of the popular styles today.  Here are my my favorite peplum skirts and tops on the market right now:

peplum

The ASOS CURVE Exclusive Skirt With Peplum Waist ($54.54) is stylish option for a job interview or  anything that requires a more professional look.  It comes in mint and navy but I much prefer the navy, personally.  And size wise, it's mad exclusively in sizes 14-22, making the fit perfect for plus sized fashionista's!

Asos Animal Print Peplum Top

Another favorite of mine, also from ASOS, is the  Top in Animal Print with Peplum ($45.45).  Peplum tops are so much fun because you can pair them with coordinating pencil skirts, skinny jeans or even hot pants.  This  one in particular is great because of the print, and would look fab with a bright colored skinny belt.

But I have to admit, peplum dresses are my favorites, which is why I did an entire article outlining the Top 8 Hottest Peplum Dresses you can buy right now at some of the hottest online boutiques.  Enjoy!


Must-Have Platforms: Steve Madden "Dynemite"

Thursday April 12, 2012
Steve Madden Dynemite Rarely do I find a mid-priced knock off of a higher end item to be comparable to the original, let alone better, but in the case of Steve Madden's "Dynemite" platform sandals, I have to give them the edge over the Prada Peep Toe Sandals (which are conveniently sold out anyways). These super cute shoes are only $99 and come in some amazing colors; my favorites are nude, seafoam green and salmon, which go perfectly with the color palettes that are trending for Summer. Which ones are your favorite?

Photo @ SteveMadden.com

Microtrend of the Moment: Canvas Tennis Shoes in Pop Colors

Thursday April 12, 2012
Bright Colored Tennis ShoesMy favorite part of Spring fashion is color, and I'm especially loving all the bright palettes that are on trend at the moment -- just about every storefront I pass is merchandising nudes and whites with to-die-for neon yellows, mints and corals.

One thing that has really caught my eye while shopping is all the bright colored canvas tennis shoes -- how sporty and comfy is this trend? They're perfect for pairing with tan linen shorts and packing for your summer vacation. Forever 21 stocks the Simply Cute Tennis Shoes for $6.50 a pop, which come in orange, teal, and my personal favorite, sea foam green. The lace-less style is available in even more colors ($12.50), and they're available as slip-ons too, for $10.50. Gotta love options! For more colorful and trendy items for spring, check out my guides to Colorful Mini Bags Under $30 and How to Wear Colored Shorts.

Photo @ Forever21.com

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