tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59114342009-11-30T23:07:02.835-05:00Fashion and shopping in New York City and beyond.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928762166264771115noreply@blogger.comBlogger1741125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5911434.post-5338288316424739862009-11-30T21:54:00.002-05:002009-11-30T23:07:02.849-05:00

It's time to get serious, ladies!Expect long lines but major efficiency at the Hanky Panky sale, where my thongs of choicse are $10 (buy 12, get 1 free). 12/1-12/4; 8:30-8 Tues. & Wed., 8:30-7 Thurs., 9-1 Fri.; 260 5th Ave. (28th & 29th Sts.).Coats are $500, pants are $195, blouses are $150, and cashmere cardigans are $350 at Derek Lam's sample sale. 12/3–12/4; 10-6; 601 W. 26th St. (at 11th Ave.

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Get prettied up for all of the holiday parties on your agenda this season. Embellished hair accessories can transform your evening look from ordinary to fabulous. Wear your favorite LBD with a dramatic hair ornament for an instant dash of glam. The hair accessories featured here can work with most hairstyles from shorter bobs to shoulder length layered styles or even the longest locks. Everything

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My head is starting to spin from all the Black Friday emails I've been receiving so far this week--I'm starting to have Fashion's Night Out flashbacks. Now, I will be in Boston for the weekend (where, yes, I'll be doing some shopping), but here are some promising-sounding sales both online and in stores. Most are Black Friday-focused, but some Cyber Monday (I hate that name) deals are sprinkled

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I'll do a special Black Friday post later this week. In the meantime...Christian Lacroix's ready-to-wear is 75% off--get it while you can (in case he doesn't find a buyer for his company). Through 11/27; 10-7 Mon-Thurs., 10-2:30 Fri.; 260 5th Ave. (28th & 29th Sts.). Clothingline has Triple Five Soul clothing and accessories for men and women, plus Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole women's shoes.

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What is more becoming at a holiday party than a pair of decadent strappy sandals paired with your favorite little black dress? The shoes can make or break your look. Yes your ballet flats may be more comfy than your sky-high pumps, but it's time to celebrate - why not break out your most daring look and allow your feet to suffer for a few hours. The looks you get will be worth your pain and

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I was really excited about boyfriend jeans last fall--I bought a pair at Levi's, and I wear them a lot, but they're so baggy that they almost feel a little sloppy, and thus I end up wearing them on the weekend only. I love how liberating they feel, but at the same time, there's something so chic about skinny jeans, and judging by what people are wearing, skinny is still the dominant silhouette at

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I will fully admit to being inspired by what other people wear. (After all, isn't this why we read blogs like Garance Dore, Sea of Shoes, and so on?) Sometimes I see a picture of someone wearing something and I get obsessed—--at times I want to recreate a whole look, but sometimes I just focus on one piece. When I saw this story in Who What Wear Daily, my eyes went straight to Olivia Palermo's

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In last year's fall shopping guide, I wrote about motorcycle jackets rendered in fabrics other than leather; it ended up being a nice way to transition into the biker trend, which is still going strong. This season, the new take on the trend is the biker vest, and interpretations range from fitted and cropped to slouchy and midthigh-length. Since it's a vest and not a full-sleeved affair, I think

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Get ready for Steven Alan's always-awesome sample sale; expect long lines and lots of skinny hipsters. 11/19-11/22; 8:30-8 Thurs.-Fri.; noon-7 Sat., noon-7 Sun.; 87 Franklin St. (Broadway & Church St.).Swoon with me at the Yigal Azrouel sample sale, where tops are $125, dresses are $235, knits are $170, and pants are $155 (up to 70% off retail). 11/18–11/19; 9-7; 225 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.)

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Find your inner "celebutante" this holiday season. For celebrating the season festive dressing is all about sparkle, shine and glittery glam! I know that Thanksgiving hasn't yet arrived, but it's not too early to prepare for holiday merry making, mischief and mirth! I've rounded up a few accessories to get you in the mood and inspired for fabulous fetes ahead...A ginormous cocktail ring is

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This will likely be my final post on Jimmy Choo for H&M--I just realized that November 14th is a Saturday, and in my world, Saturday is the day I sleep in. It's an interesting technique for H&M though--normally their designer collaborations hit stores on weekdays, causing women all over the world to be several hours late to work. Nevertheless, H&M has a preview of the full collection online; you

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I interrupt my fall shopping guide to bring you some excellent news: Refinery 29's beyond-awesome Save Fashion is returning for a limited one-week engagement! Last summer's pop-up shop, at Port Authority, featured a rotating cast of super-hot designers like Acne Jeans, Giles & Brother, Rachel Comey, and Rick Owens; the latest installment includes Vena Cava, Steven Alan, Rag & Bone, and Rogan,

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Statement necklaces have replaced statement rings as the go-to piece of jewelry, at least for the time being. This is the third season in a row that I've featured necklaces, and while spring was a baroque, Lanvin-inspired look and fall was a chunky, geometric stone cluster, this season I'm looking for multiple chains, the chunkier the better, and adorned with charms whenever possible. The big

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Find Amy Smilovic's famously colorful dresses for up to 75% off at Tibi. 11/11-11/13; 1-7 Wed., 9-6 Thurs., 9-5 Fri.; 409 W. 39th St. (9th & 10th Aves.).Always a must-hit on my list, Lewis Cho's sample sale features his signature jersey and silk pieces for $20-$95 (that's up to 80% off). 11/11-11/13; 11-8 Wed. & Thurs., 11-7 Fri.; 225 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 702.Get some early

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Leather pants--the skinnier, the better--were all over the fall runways. And while I am all for leather pants (or even the more budget-friendly faux leather ones), I don't have a lot to say about them, other than they're awesome. In other words, if you've seen one pair of leather pants, you've kind of seen them all. The trouble, too, with leather pants, especially of the tight and skinny variety,

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There's just something about plaid that says fall to me--I tend to feature it here every year. But while plaid itself is timeless, it can be updated to the trends of the season. So this year, while a full-on grunge revival might not be happening quite yet, a relaxed plaid shirt with a borrowed-from-your-boyfriend fit is definitely a must-have. (Bonus points if it's flannel.) Unlike the grunge era

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I, like nearly every other fashion blogger in existence, nearly wet my pants over Alexander Wang's studded Coco bag. Apparently, so did everyone else: There is a 400-person wait list for the bag at Barneys, and all of Wang's spring bags have already sold out--before even hitting the sales floor. However, in all my excitement over the Coco, I overlooked an even better option: the Diego. This bag

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Fall 2009 is all wrapped up in cozy luxe dressing. Fur is a major trend this season. Add just a touch of vintage appeal to your look with a fur collared cardigan. These cozy cardis can be dressed up or down. You can create a look that is sweet and demure or infused with a downtown urban edge. Fur collared cardigans are available in long and belted to short and cropped styles. Many of the collars

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There is no question that Herve Leger (the man) is an incredibly talented, if not visionary, designer. In the '80s and '90s, his skintight bandage dresses showcased their wearers' aerobicized bodies, but also sculpted and highlighted them in a sexy yet flattering way, thanks to the dresses' tightly knit bandage construction. The grunge years were not kind to Leger, however, and Max Azria

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The always-tantalizing Aeffe USA has Alberta Ferretti, Gaultier, Moschino, and other coveted designers for men & women at highly discounted prices. 11/4–11/7; 10-6, 11-5 Sat.; 30 W. 56th St. (5th & 6th Aves.). Stock up on fancy undies--plus sleepwear, swimwear, and ready-to-wear--at La Perla's sample sale, where prices are up to 80% off retail. 11/8-11/11; 1-6 Sun., 10-6 Mon.-Wed.; 4 W. 58th St.

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Ponchos are making an appearance again this fall in the form of chunky knits. Think handmade, warm and cozy. Many are a fusion of sweater and poncho that button up the front, making them easier to layer. You'll see hoods, pockets and zippers as added features as well. Look for all wool styles made with thick yarns and lots of texture in the knitted design. Or try a lighter poncho on for size; it

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I inexplicably got sucked into the Yankees-Phillies game. Please check back Tuesday night for sales.

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With hemlines showing no signs of lowering and designers even embracing the scary no-pants look, there is only one rational solution: over-the-knee boots. I've already seen several pairs out and about in the streets of NYC, and while there are many options out there, the boots I'm after are the ones closer to styles seen on the runway. My criteria: They must have a heel, they must hit above the

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You have to hand it to the Wertheimer family, who privately own Chanel: Decades after the death of Gabrielle Chanel--and a particularly shaky postwar period--Chanel remains one of the most sought-after labels in fashion. They, along with Karl Lagerfeld, have mastered the art of brand image. Of course, Chanel herself was a visionary, and the hallmarks of her style--the LBD, jersey, sailor stripes,

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Yves Saint Laurent is having a "friends and family" sale; hopefully you don't technically have to be either to enter. 10/28–10/30; 8-8 Wed. & Thurs., 8-2 Fri.; Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.). Swedish labels Acne, Filippa K, and Nudie Jeans are teaming up for a group sample sale, where fall/winter 2009 clothes and accessories for men and women are 50%-75% off. Cash only.

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