Lust of the Week: Fiesta Stole by Ellita

I just can't stop staring at this gorgeous stole on Etsy.com! I think it would look fabulous with my long black wool coat, and it would already be in the shopping cart if it had a matching hat like this one:

I might have to make a special request. They are just too gorgeous to resist.

Stole, $65. Hat, $45. 

Lindsay Lohan to Expand her 6126 Leggings Into a Full Line

I don't know anyone who actually bought Lindsay Lohan's leggings, but she has taken the "success" of her $100+ leggings and decided to expand it into a full clothing line.

And the ads feature Lindsay on a stripper pole.

I know. I can't wait either.

I'll be sure to keep you posted on who exactly will be carrying this line. I'm assuming its going to be the local StripperWear Mart.

Read more over at The Cut.

Vote For the Best Dressed of the Decade at Vogue.com

Vogue needs your help. They have selected some of the best looks throughout the decade and need you to go and cast your vote to tell them who did it the best. Vote once for each year at Vogue.com. Winners will be posted on January 25, and we'll be sure to tell you who took the top honors.

Please Don't Buy This

This skirt is an actual designer piece, and it's called the "Gizmo" skirt by Brian Lictenburg. I originally saw it on Luxist, and noted that the cost is a cool $2100. The backstory on this is that it is designed to resemble the Gizmo gremlin from the movie "Gremlins" back in the '80s.

I'm not kidding.

Listen, I have a deal for you. Give me $1000, and I'll take you shopping and find you a fabulous skirt for the remaining $1000. I can even make sure you have half that money in your pocket and a gorgeous skirt on your behind. Call me.

When I Grow Up

I want to be Queen Elizabeth. Just look at her!

When I am that age, you will see me in my red coat and my hat with a feather. And can we talk about those boots? I'm looking for that exact pair in brown.

Go on, Queen Bess.

Stuff on Sale: After Holiday Fashion Edition

Saks Fifth Avenue

• Designer Sale. 2 Days Only! We've Taken An Additional 50% Off (for a savings of up to 70% off). Shop now for best selections! Offer valid 12.25.09–12.26.09 only.
  

Kohls

• 60-70% Off Selected Sweaters & Fleece for the Family
  
• 50-60% Off Selected Coats
  
• 60-70% Off Selected Sleepwear
  
• 50% Off Selected Dresses & Dress Sets
  
• Take an Extra 15% off Everything w/code: YOURGIFT15
  

Betsey Johnson

• Free Ground Shipping on all orders over $200!

The Hip Chick

• SHOP the SALE at TheHipChick.com
  
• Free Ground Shipping on ALL Orders over $150!
  

Payless Shoes

• Payless: Buy One Get One 1/2 Off Everything
  
• Payless Holiday Sale - Savings of up to 50% - No code needed
  

Nine West

• Up to 50% off select styles at Nine West
  

Mod Cloth

• 10% Off Vintage Fashion. Enter code "Affiliate10" for 10% off. Any order at ModCloth! www.ModCloth.com
  
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A World of No

A World of No by retrodiva featuring French Connection accessories

I love leggings just as much as the next girl, but I've been seeing a few fashion mistakes lately, and the majority of them are from my fellow over-30s who really should know better. Slashed punk-rock leggings, sequins, and lace just don't translate well. So I was inspired to throw together a small little display of some leggings you should avoid if you are in the over-30 crowd.

Don't consider it a fashion rule, just consider it a public service announcement. If they sell a similar look at your local Justice or Limited Too, please skip it.

Ben Sherman Gets Rid of Womens Wear to Survive

I'm horribly depressed by this one. Ben Sherman, maker of beautiful, modern mens and women's clothing, will cease manufacturing womenswear next year. Apparently it just isn't profitable to continue, and they will focus on the high quality menswear that they have been known for in the past.

Miles Gray, CEO Ben Sherman Group Ltd said: ‘We propose to concentrate on what we do best. We have a 50 year history in producing great Menswear with significant success internationally with leading store groups. We will also continue to open our own stores concentrating on our complete Menswear lifestyle offer.'

ChickDowntown.com Runs Into Financial Problems

It's tough times out there for fashion retailers - everyone is feeling the pinch. And according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, online retailer chickdowntown.com has defaulted on a $973,000 line of credit, and the website appears to be down.

However, a recent posting on the blog says that the site will be up and running in a few days, and all orders will be filled in a timely fashion.

Read the entire article at the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Group Vote: Gwen's Coat

What do we think about Gwen's coat? I can't decide if it's brilliant or just horrid. Thoughts?

Rebecca Minkoff Hits DC With a Sample Sale

I'm tempted to drive up just for this one! Hit it up on Saturday the 19th at Hotel Helix, 11430 Rhode Island Ave NW.

Friends and Family Sale at Silhouettes

Silhouettes has announced a great Friends and Family sale, beginning December 11 and running through December 14. Just enter code SFRIEND for 25% off your entire order.

And while you are there, be sure to check out the Blogger Boutique, which are chosen by none other than the lovely Sarah, queen of StyleITonline.com, and a good friend of mine.

Pink Fridays: Spalux Slipper

The Fuchsia Spalux Slipper by Foot Petals may not be the highest fashion item, but what they lack in style, they more than make up for in comfort. These are what you slip into when your feet have had a hard day in stilettos, or a hard night, for that matter. These are for after work, while sipping a cup of tea and relaxing.

Special Shopping Event for American Express Members at Marc Jacobs

If you happen to live in NYC and carry an AmEx card, you're set for a special event at the Marc Jacobs store in Soho.

On December 15, visit the store after regular shopping hours for a special event from 7 to 9 PM. Sip cocktails and enjoy desserts while you shop, and with qualifying purse or leather goods purchase of $500 or more, your item will be sent to Marc Jacobs for personalization with guaranteed return delivery by 12/24.

That would make an amazing gift.

Victoria Beckham Revamps Denim and Eyewear Line

Victoria Beckham has taken her struggling denim and eyewear line, brought them in-house, and released it yesterday on Net-a-Porter.com and a few select stores.

Here are a few things Ms. Beckham had to say about her lines:

On being a perfectionist:
“It’s about doing things gradually and building the brand in a strategic way. It’s about finding the right time, the right team. With everything that I do, I will only do it after I’ve done all my homework. I really am a perfectionist, and I don’t want to rush anything. It’s not just about putting my name on a product and getting it out there. That’s not what is important to me.”

On her biggest competition:
“I’m my competition. I want to do better next season than I did this season. And I’m sure the season after that I will want to beat myself again.”

On what helped shape her into the businesswoman she is today:
“I’ve always been driven. I was mentally and physically bullied when I was at school and that gave me a very thick skin...The only reason for me bringing that up is I have always been a fighter. I have always had to work very, very hard with everything I do. That is just my work ethic...That’s my DNA.

Read the complete story over at Women's Wear Daily.

If There Was Any Question Why Simon Doonan Is My Hero

This should explain it.

Trend Spotting: Turquoise is 2010's Color of the Year

Pantone, the experts of color, have declared happy-go-lucky turquoise to be 2010's color of the year, which means that you'll probably be seeing a great deal of it in the stores come spring.

I've always thought turquoise was a beachy color - reminiscent of Miami Vice, so I'm looking forward to seeing more of it. However, do be careful to avoid mixing it with hot pink or fuschia and sporting it in the form of some sort of nylon track suit. You will look too 80's fantastic, or just a big hot mess.

Ports 1961 Sample Sale NYC

My lucky NYC girls will get an amazing opportunity to shop one of my favorite labels, Ports 1961 at some seriously discounted prices on December 11 from 11 AM to 7 PM.

Coats starting at $75, jackets at $40, tops at $20, and shoes at $75.

Have a great time and let me know what you scored!

Celebs Are Sporting Sydney Evans Jewels Everywhere

Rhianna is sporting Sydney Evan's Beaded Bracelet.

Ashton Kutcher is sporting the revolver necklace in white gold.

And a very happy Katherine Heigl sporting the same revolver piece in yellow gold.

She has so many beautiful pieces, and the ones I love the best aren't seen on any celebs. Check out this one:

Gorgeous, no? You can find Sydney Evans' line at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, along with many other exclusive boutiques.

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Leslie Greene Shines With Jewelry Line

You may recognize Karina Smirnoff from Dancing With the Stars - she's one of the pros. She's rocking two pieces from the Leslie Green jewelry line: the Jovia ring and the Moravia earrings.

Gorgeous, no? The earrings retail for $835, and the ring for $530. A wonderful gift for any jewelry lover in your life. These pieces and more are available at the newly launched e-boutique, LeslieGreene.com.

Cyber Monday: Silhouettes

Visit Silhouettes.comhttp://www.silhouettes.com through November 30, and receive 25% off all purchases using code SILOCY. Silhouettes features classic and trend-driven pieces for plus size women at very affordable prices. This blouse, for example, retails at only $49, but you can get it now for $36.75.

IFB Weekly Roundup: Links a la Mode

Beyond Fashion

Edited by Retro Chick

This weeks Links à la Mode blows away any preconceived ideas of the narcissistic fashion blogger posting endless outfit photos and magazine shoots by covering a huge array of topics. Ranging from Dream Sequins whimsical birthday tea party to High Fashion Girls detailed examination of racism in fashion magazines, these posts demonstrate what we’re capable of and the communities we can build.

Of course, being fashion bloggers there are also some great outfits to be found and our bloggers this week have looked at: movies, from Bollywood to Sci fi; their pyjama drawers; and even their cleaning cupboard in their ceaseless search to bring you fashion inspiration.

As ever there’s many more exciting links on the original forum thread

Enjoy!

Links à la Mode : November 26th

• British Style Bloggers – Intrinsically Florrie on British Style Bloggers on how you can support the lovely Luella brand in it’s time of need
• Dream Sequins – The stylish guests at a virtual birthday tea party (Part 2)!!
• Fashion X K8 – The Fashion Blogging community being analoguous to “The Girls” in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof
• FashionHippo – Best Organic Lip Balms: 6 Natural Picks to Nourish Your Pout
• Fete a fete – Guerlain’s Imperial Holiday makeup collection review
• High Fashion Girl – Racism & Fashion
• Idiosyncratic Style – Idiosyncratic Style dares you to re-think the possibilities of Pajamas outside the house
• In Life and In Fashion – How to dress with Bollywood Flair
• Lillys Roses – The new charity tshirts by TV-Star C.F. for the eco label armeangels
• M.I.S.S. – She’s Crafty: DIY First Place Ribbon Accessories
• Mariels Castle – Are we trully free when it comes to our fashion choices?
• Oranges and Apples – What are charity shops for? Thoughts sparked by Mary Portas’ new Save the Children shop
• Prom Mafia – Happy Accident: How to bleach fun designs on your clothes
• Quirky Fashion – Movies that Inspired Fashion
• Retro Chick – Buy Audrey Hepburns Wardrobe
• Shoe Daydreams – Why Knock-offs are Bad for the Soul
• Style on a String – Confessions of an UGG Lover and Wearer (but only indoors!)
• THE COVETED – Coach Holiday : Review & Giveaway!
• The Demoiselles – Wing Tips: Finding a Tailor
• Work Chic – Win a Sondra Roberts SR squared Shopper tote!

Pink Fridays: Betsey Johnson Evening Dress

Just in time for those holiday parties which are right.around.the.corner, and I haven't given any thought to them either. Now is the time! And Betsey always comes through with what we need:

Evening Dutchess Open Back Dress by Betsey Johnson, $358. It comes in pink and black, but why would anyone pass up this sophisticated pink?

Sassy City Chicks Host Fashion Bash in NYC

Ready for a night out? Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash is taking place Wednesday, December 2 at the Hotel Pennsylvania's Gold Ballroom from 5 PM to 10 PM. The Fashion Bash is a designer shopping event offering 50%-80% off clothing from DVF, Nanette Lepore, Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Taylor, Betsey Johnson, Theory, accessories including Coach purses and sunglasses from Dior, Prada, Chanel, Escada, Chopard, Gucci.

VIP tickets are available for $20 and general admission is available for $5. But wait! You can win a pair of VIP tickets for you and a friend! Visit www.sassycitychicks.com and enter coupon code 'RETRODIVAS10’ at checkout to get a pair of VIP tickets for ½ off ($10)!

If you would like to receive a pair of FREE promo VIP tickets, enter coupon code 'RETRODIVAS' and the first 50 people to enter the code at check-out win!

Have a wonderful time, fashionistas!

Volcom Says Give Jeans a Chance!

Volcom is issuing a call to action! Bring your old jeans to a participating local store to help out the National Coalition for the Homeless. If you donate one pair of jeans, you are automatically entered to win a year's worth of Volcom jeans.

Visit the digital short here: "Give Jeans a Chance".

Rebecca Minkoff Holding Online Sample Sale Black Friday through Cyber Monday

Fully Caught Up in the Vampire Craze?

New Moon has been released, and you faithfully stood in line for the midnight screening. You've invested in the various Twilight makeup collections, and you have your Team Edward t-shirt. All you're missing at this point is the jewels, baby.

You're ready for Demitasse Jewelry. The line starts at $36 and goes upwards of $110.

Visit them at DemitasseJewelry.com. Be sure to check out the amazing Demitasse collection - there are so many things there that I absolutely covet - and the story behind them is interesting:

LA-based designer Rachael White established her fine jewelry line, Demitasse, in 2006. French for half-cup and an emblem of privilege, Demitasse reinvents the opulence of antique tableware and serving pieces into fine jewelry of gold, diamonds and sapphires. In early 2000, while sitting in a doctor’s waiting room, Rachael stumbled upon an article about antique silverware that sparked her interest. After months of researching flatware she became convinced people had forgotten what it meant to entertain at home and that food is a luxury that should be cherished as it once was.

Shop Consignment From Your Own Computer

I love, love, love shopping in consignment stores. It's the thrill of the hunt, and finding that one item that you know you won't find elsewhere, and it's in exactly your size! And the money you can save, well, I've found some amazing bargains in consignment shops (such as a Burberry sweater and skirt set for $150).

Tra Tutti brings the consignment shopping experience to your very own computer. Put your jammies on, have a cup of tea, and browse through the virtual racks at Tra Tutti. I guarantee you will find something so cute you'll die at a price you can truly afford.

Trust me, put those endless eBay searches behind you and do your resale shopping this way. You won't be sorry that you did.

Know of other online shops like Tra Tutti? Leave 'em in the comments!

Style This Tunic by Norma Kamali and Win $500

The All in One Tunic was designed by Norma Kamali in 1974 and countless looks have been created since then. However, if you think you have a new and fresh idea to style this gorgeous tunic, then you need to enter the contest and perhaps win $500! Just follow these steps to enter:

1. Post photos of yourself on the Norma Kamali Facebook fan page showing how many ways you styled the All in One. Feel free to show it styled with different accessories.
2. Enter the contest and you will receive a wellness gift from Norma Kamali with your purchase of an All in One Tunic. Shop now at Norma Kamali online.
3. Norma Kamali will pick the best stylist showing the most creative way of styling the tunic.
4. The winner will receive a $500 gift certificate towards any clothing purchase at Norma Kamali.
5. Norma will present the certificate via Skype - this will be a great time to ask questions and offer suggestions.

Good luck!

The Cyber Monday Madness Begins!

The offer: 30% off new items, 50% off sale items

The code: MONDAY

The details: Goldyn brings the shopping experience of Bergdorf’s in New York or Fred Segal in Los Angeles to shopper’s doorsteps via the Internet, trunk shows, pop-up stores and personal stylists. The artfully assembled site carries over forty different designers including Loeffler Randall, Heimstone, Rebecca Minkoff, Crispin & Basilio, Manoush, American Retro, Kain Label, Charlotte Ronson, Madison Marcus, BGN and many more.

Rue La La and Elle Team Up to Bring You the Perfect LBD for Your Holiday Party

Still don't have a LBD for the holidays? Now is a perfect time to grab one. Rue La La will launch the exclusive ELLE Little Black Dress Boutique on Monday, November 23 at 11AM…available for 48 hours only at RueLaLa.com. Shop chic selections at 30-80% off retail! Rue La La partnered with Violet Moon Gaynor, Senior Fashion & Accessories Editor at Elle.com, to hand pick 16 dresses from top fashion designers creating a covetable selection of LBDs:

• Badgley Mischka
• Carmen Marc Valvo
• Laundry
• Robert Rodriguez

Not a member of Rue La La? No problem, just click here to join up: www.ruelala.com/invite/retrodiva

Tired of Boring Rain Boots?

Perfect alternative to high, unattractive, and boring Wellies.

Ankle Boot by Omelle

Absolutely gorgeous.