HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

You're buffed, plucked, waxed and shellac'ed.....now get out there and tear it up!!!! Be safe. Happy New Year.

The New York Times: Worn-Out Fashion Terms That Should Go Bye-Bye in 2011

New York Times:

LEAVE it to fashionistas to try on new buzzwords like they're going out of style. Whether it was our bromance with heritage brands, or the shellacking that some collaborations took, 2010 saw no shortage of P.R.-driven catchphrases and trendy terms. As with all fads, it's time to put some to rest.

Read the whole story here.

TheVirtualStylist: New Year's Eve v.3

Faux Fur Cropped Jacket Regularly: $178 Sale: 71.20 Bloomingdales

Black Legging $20 Torrid

Black Rock Lips Motif T-Shirt Regularly: 42 Sale: 23 evans

Glitter Over-the-Knee Boot Regularly: $77 Sale: $39 evans

"Alexis" Clutch 7 Chi $120 endless.com
Black & Gold Treasure Ring Regularly: $12 Sale: $7.99 FredFlare

"Blythe" Metallic Black Chain & Bead Tassel Earrings $37.95 FantasyJewelBox

TheVirtualStylist: New Year's Eve v.2

Embellished Scoop Neck Dress Maggie Chin $168 Nordstrom

"Dazzle" Sandal Miss Me Regularly: $32 Sale: 28 endless
La Regale Clutch 24601 $38 endless
"Elicia" Hoop Earrings Kendra Scott $89 Zappos

Glass Pearl/Crystal Bow Bracelet
Regularly: $68 Sale: $30 whitehouseblackmarket.com

Take an Extra 20% Off Sale Items at Evans

Starting Thursday (12.30.10) through Saturday (1.1.11), take an additional 20% off sale items at Evans. Enter code: NEWYEAR20 at checkout.

Flute-Sleeve Dress Praslin
Regularly: $55.38 Sale: $30.77 Evans.uk

Steal of the Day

Sleeveless Lace Dress Calvin Klein
Regularly: $199 Sale: $99.50 Bloomingdales

TheVirtualStylist: New Year's Eve v.1

Pleated Corsage Dress Regularly: $39 Sale: $24 NewLook

Frilly Front Coat Regularly: $83 Sale: 56 NewLook

Ribbon-Tie Heeled Sandals $52 asos

Rose Cluster Ring Juicy Couture $35 Nordstrom

"Athena" Clutch KC Malhan 15 $58 endless
Crystal Hibiscus Anywhere Clip
Regularly: $88 Sale: $70.40 TarinaTarantino

"Midnight Moon" Drop Earrings Sorrelli $48 Amazon

20% Off at Eliza Parker

Now through 12.29.10, take 20% off everything at Eliza Parker.

Million Ways Long Cardigan
Regularly: $88 Sale: 70.40 Eliza Parker

Take an Extra 20% Off Sale Items at Sephora

Now through 1.1.11, take an additional 20% off at Sephora
(online only). Enter code EXTRA at checkout.

Eau de Toilette Gift Set bliss $54 Sale $ 43.20 Sephora

Old Navy: Save Up to 60% Off at Old Navy

Semi-Sheer Smocked Top Regularly: $29.50 Sale: $14.99 OldNavy

50% Off Everything at Avenue

Today everything (yes everything!!!) is 50% off at Avenue.



Silver Sparkle Dress Regularly: $139 Sale: $69.50 Avenue

40% Off at philosophy

Starting today, take 40% off your total purchase at philosophy. Sale ends 12.31.10.


cheers! 3 pc. holiday gift set Regularly: $25 Sale: $15 philosophy

Merry Kisses All Around

Hanukkah kisses, Christmas kisses, Kwanzaa kisses = one big holiday smooch. Be safe.
TDGM

TheVirtualStylist: Christmas Dinner

Wide-Band Sheath Dress $69.95 eShakti

Purple Tie-Neck Coat Regularly: $21 Sale: $17 YoursClothing

"Sully" Platform Pump Enzo Angiolini $88.95 Nordstrom

"North/South" Tote Fossil $148 endless

"Nevada" Bracelet Regularly: $48 Sale $28.80 Chicos

Graduated Pave Hoop Earrings
ABS Allen Schwartz $129 Zappos

TheVirtualStylst: Deirdre's "Tough and Tender" Look

Miss Deirdre wrote that she wants to wear leggings but feels that they would be too casual to wear out on a night on the town....to that we say no way!!! Deirdre is 5'4" and wears a size 18.

Antique Lace Top 19.99 PacificPlex
Leather Motorcycle Jacket $199 OldNavy
Knit Legging w/Velvet Slouch $19.99 LaneBryant
"Cambell" Peep-Toe Pump $79.98 Aldo
Jet Bauble Earring $24 White House Black Market
"Stone Darkness" Bangle Set Kelly $98 Intermix
"Vegas" Clutch Big Buddha $78 Lori's Shoes

For a limited time, all fall shoes are up to 50% off at ASOS.

Perforated High Ankle Boot asos Regularly: $137.92 Sale: $75.86 ASOS

"Portiet"
Steve Madden Regularly: $155.16 Sale: $93.10 ASOS

TheVirtualStylist: Catherine's "Knock 'Em Dead" New Year's Eve Look

Catherine shot off a note to us; she wants a dress to wear on New Year's Eve; she and her beau will be attending a semi-formal party.  Catherine is 5'4", she considers her arms are to be one of her best features, has an hour-glass figure (lucky her!!!) and wears a size 18. Wearing black tights with the black suede pumps will lengthen her shapely gams.

White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings $279.99 Amazon

Rhinestone Bracelet $39.99 Amazon

"Flair" Velvet Bow Clutch Regularly: $198 Sale: $129.99 JuicyCouture

Large Rose Satin Dress $112.06 asos

"Irina" Pumps PourLaVictoire $254.95 Endless.com

Spring2011 Update: White

It's not hard to understand why white will be everywhere this Spring. Besides the symbolism of a fresh start, it looks clean and crisp when worn alone, or a punch of color can be added by way of a big chunky bangle or a clutch.

40% Off at Avenue

Today is the last day of the store-wide sale at Avenue.
Take 40% off EVERYTHING.

Feather Hem Sheath Dress Regularly: $79.99. Sale $64.99 Avenue

Extra Savings at Macy's

Now through Monday (12.20.10), take an extra 20% off selected items.


Sleeveless Floral Dress
Jones New York Regularly: $148.00 Sale: $118.40 Macy's





Trixxi One-Shoulder Dress w/Rosette Detail
Regularly: $89.00 Sale: 65.99 Macys

Additional Markdowns at Igigi

Now through 12.25.10, take 30% off sale rack items when you spend $150 on any regularly priced item.



"Franchesca" Dress
Regularly: $162.00 Sale: $154.99 Clearance: $108.49 Igigi

Spring2011 Trend Update: Vibrant Color

The runways were awash with gorgeous knockout colors, and orange is the superstar of this trend. If your wardrobe needs a pick-me-up, this is the trend that will give your clothes a shot-in-the-arm.

Friends and Family Event at Prescriptives

Today through Friday (11.17.10), take 25% off your entire order at Prescriptives. Use code FRIEND10 at checkout. Free shipping too.


Exhilarating Lip Gloss $14.50 Prescriptives

Friends and Family Event at The Body Shop

Starting today through Thursday (12.16.11), take 30% off your total purchase at The Body Shop. Use code FFJOY at checkout.




Satsuma Body Butter $20 TheBodyShop

Spring2011 Trend Update: Nudes & Neutrals

If you're thinking that it's too soon to start focusing on  Spring trends, think again.  With all of the clearance sales coming up, it would be a great time to pick up something for a little bit of nothing that will transition to the next season.  Nudes and neutrals are a natural progression from Fall's shades of camel.
Anything in a deep, rich neutral,  paired with a crisp white piece, would make an amazing combo.

TheVirtualStylist: Cynthia's "Mad Men" Holiday Look

We received an email (our first sucker...uh client)from Cindy. She needs an outfit that will pull double duty; she wants something to wear to dinner on Christmas day, and again to a swearing-in ceremony in January. Cindy wrote that she is 5'11", pear-shaped and wears a size 14. She also mentioned that she wanted classic pieces. Cindy can pair this outfit with fishnet stockings for dinner, then change it up with black tights for the ceremony.

Beaded Button-Front Cardigan
Regularly: $32.50 Sale: $25.00 OldNavy

Silk Taffeta Skirt Regularly: $159 Sale: $139 Talbots

"Dara" Calvin Klein $67 Endless.com

Feather Clutch Bag $45 asos.com

Haematite Multi-Strand Bracelet $152 asos.com

Crystal Feather Earrings $58 JCrew

Extra 30% Off Clearance at Neman Marcus

Starting tomorrow, take an additional 30% off clearance items at Neiman Marcus. Sale ends Wednesday (12.15.10).


Stone-Detailed Shell Michael Simon
Regularly: $90.00 Sale $31.00 Clearance: $21.70 NeimanMarcus

30% Off at City Chic

Take 30% off + free shipping at City Chic. Sale ends 12.13.10.



Georgia Lace Dress Regularly: $88.00 Sale: $61.60 CityChic

Friends + Family Event at Steve Madden

Now through Tuesday (12.14.10), take 25% off selected merchandise at
Steve Madden. Use code FRIENDS25 at checkout.


"Damsell" $109.95 SteveMadden

Two-Day Invitation Only Sale at Evans

Starting today, everything on the Evans website is 20% off.
Use code CHRISTMAS at checkout (sale ends 12.11.10).



Sequined Droplet Tunic Sinenna £45.00 Evans.uk

Friends and Family Event at Tarte

Now through 11.13.10 take 40% (yes 40%!!!) off everything at the Friends and Family Event at Tarte. Use code FFDEC at checkout.



Ten Limited-Edition Collector's Eyeshadow Palette $44.00 Tarte

Friends and Family Event at Urban Decay

Starting today through 12.12.10 you can take 25% off your purchases at Urban Decay. Use code iFFNF at checkout.


Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner $18.00 UrbanDecay

25% Off Everything at Calvin Klein Jeans

Now through 11.14.10 take 25% off everything at Calvin Klein Jeans.

Tank with Beaded Stripes $59.50
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