65% OFF Designer Fashion Sale!!!

During this One Day Only designer fashion Sale at Couture Candy, get 65% Off a great collection of designer clothing from Betsey Johnson, Iodice, Catherine Malandrino and Plenty by Tracy Reese. This designer sale ends at midnight on October 3rd, 2008. Enter Code 65OFF at the end of checkout.

From the designer clothing collection by Iodice, I like the Isadora Dress in Green (above left) and the Erika Soft Jersey Dress in Dark Brown (above right). The Isadora Dress by Iodice has a rouched bodice and straps that feature two cute little beads. The Erika Soft Jersey halter dress features sueded accents and ties at the neck. Both these dresses give a sophisticated and stylish look.

There are quite a few items in the designer clothing collection by fashion designer Catherine Malandrino that I like including the Embroidered Ruffle Dress in Straw (above left), the Embroidered Halter Dress in Olive (above right), the Pleated Skirt with Silk Trim (below left) and the flirty Handkerchief Skirt in Cream (below right) which features embroidery at the waist and a jagged hemline.

From the designer clothing collection on sale by fashion designer Catherine Malandrino I also like the Knit Camisole in Teal, shown in the two images below. This cami features a sheer knit with silver metallic threading throughout. It is both sophisticated and sassy and is perfect for the layered look, or simply stunning on its own.

However, if I had to pick just one item from this sale then my overall fave is the Tiered Dress in Blush by fashion designer Betsey Johnson shown in the image below left and in close up in the image below right. I've mentioned this gorgeous designer dress once before in the post 30% OFF One Day Designer Sale then at 30% discount but with the 65% discount offer in this sale, this gorgeous designer dress is worthy of another mention.

This adjustable spaghetti strap mini is just gorgeous and would be perfect for a cocktail party or similar dress-up function. It has a crossed over front, which gathers on the left side and darted seems on the bust adding a more flattering fit. Chiffon gathers on the left side of the dress, which is detailed with two corsages to add a flirtatious touch. This adorable mini is priced at $380 but I think is a steal with the 65% one day only discount offer!!!

This One Day Only Sale at Couture Candy is worth a look. The range is good and some of the pieces are stunning.

Fashion Designer Clothing Sample Sale

Everybody is looking for a bargain in this troubled economy, and the Prive' Designer Sample Sale currently running in NYC is a perfect opportunity to find designer clothing and accessories at affordable prices.

The Prive' Designer Sales' Fall '08 designer apparel sale currently running in New York is a great opportunity to find coveted contemporary women's and men's fashion brands at 35-80% off retail. Items on sale include Fall season staples like coats, cashmere sweaters, jackets, blazers and hoodies, as well as dresses, tops, premium denim and more from designer brands including 7 For All Mankind, Rock & Republic, Vince, J Brand, James Perse, T Luxury, Monarchy Collection, Projek Raw, Drifter, and more.

What: Prive' Designer Sale, 35-80% off retail on Women's and Men's designer fashion clothing

When: Daily through October 5th, 10:30am - 7:00pm

Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., NYC 1011 - Corner of 15th St. Google map | yahoo map

Payment: Cash, Visa, Mastercard accepted.

Sizes: All sizes in stock for men and women.

Full fitting rooms are available.

Prive' Designer Sales sell current and past-season samples, seconds, and overruns from established designers and fashion houses, as well as emerging fashion designers. Prive' Designer Sales hold sales in NY, LA, Miami, Canada, and online with new locations planned for London (UK), Dallas, and Boston.

30% OFF LaROK Designer Fashion

When it comes to women's apparel, one of my fave designer labels is LaROK. Known for their sexy style, LaROK boasts fantastic ready-to-wear pieces including dresses, skirts, tunics, vests, jackets and paints and is very popular among the Hollywood elite with celebrity fans including Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry and Scarlett Johanson.

This fashion label was launched in the fall of 2004 by Koral Industries, which also launched luxury denim brand 7 for all mankind. LaROK is a fast moving, spirited contemporary collection, based on the concept of highly styled, fashion-oriented items that can easily compliment any wardrobe.

This Sunday only, September 28th, enter LAROKSUN at the end of checkout and take 30% off LaROK at Couture Candy. Here are just some of the sexy, ready-to-wear pieces that you will find on sale in Couture Candy's LaROK collection.

The LaROK Tiva Dress in Multi shown above, is a 100% silk festively printed-chiffon dress that is banded around the top with colorful stitching and wooden beading along the top band. The body of this chic dress is loose and made from multi colored chiffon. This designer dress also has a hidden zipper in the back as well as adjustable straps which create a V at the front. It's super chic and makes for a great party dress.

Shown above is the Victoria Dress in Black. This LaROK designer dress will certainly show off your posh side. It's classy, sophisticated and chic. This mini dress has a solid black bodice with cream insets. The straps are created through a cream stripe that scoops in the front and makes a sexy “T” racer back. With a side entry zipper and a slight overall stretch, this dress will provide an amazing silhouette! You will be ready to strap on some high heels and strut your stuff with this flattering number! It just oozes with sophistication and style. You'll definitely stand out in the crown in this number! I love it!

Another LaROK fave, shown above is the Sequin Patchwork Mini Dress in Grey. This designer dress is definitely unique and beautiful. It's a short sleeved, deep v-neck mini dress featuring light silver, dark silver, cooper, bronze, and gold oblong blocks of sequins. These patches fit together perfectly, making this dress unique and flashy. This mini dress will definitely spice up your life and keep you dancing all night long!

The Shabbona Zip Dress shown above is a classic rectangular neck mini dress with a gold zipper along the front. Theis LaROK designer dress has black silk straps and is also banded below the bust with solid black silk. The body of the dress is a black and white floral print and is accented by the gold zipper down the front. The zipper has a pull with gold and cooper leaves as well as wooden circular beads. The detail in the Shabbona Zip Dress exemplifies the exquisite attention to quality and design in the LaROK women's designer clothing collection. This dress will bring out your flirtatious side for the night.

There are many more pieces to choose from in this sale however, remember this is a one day only sale. Take 30% OFF LaROK at Couture Candy only on Sunday, September 28th.

Clothing 25% Off at Victoria's Secret!!!

Hola! Take 25% OFF PURCHASE OF ANY ONE CLOTHING ITEM - 1 DAY ONLY at Victoria's Secret!!! Simply add clothing item(s) to your shopping bag. Enter offer code TAKE25 at checkout and the price of your item(s) will be adjusted after offer code is applied. Chicas! This is a limited offer valid only through September 26, 2008 so get that mouse clicking!!!

There's a massive range of over 150 styles of gorgeous dresses including updates on the little black dress to chic little numbers in of-the-moment prints. I also love the big range of sweaters and with sweater season here the over 150 styles to get all wrapped up in, offers a wide range to choose from. Then there's cute skirts from preppy and polished to flirty and ultra-feminine. You'll also find tops and tees, shirts and blouses (pleats, ruffles and silk), jackets and blazers, work-ready suits and separates, leather, suede and other cozy coats, jeans and pants as well as short, mid-length and long shorts, and even yoga and loungewear for when you need a balance between style and comfort.

Now here are some of my faves. As you can see I've gone sweater mad but I just can't help myself, they are just too gorgeous!

This Bouclé cowlneck sweater is a lush piece to keep in the fashion loop. It has a luxurious texture and a contoured fit and available in a wide range of colors. I like it in this Pink Heather color. Easily worn with a skirt, shorts, or pants. This gorgeous sweater is on sale at $39.

The Bouclé henley sweater shown above is a real sexy number combining sumptuous texture with a comfortably chic, flattering silhouette. Once again easily worn with a skirt, shorts, or pants.

This Merino wool puff-sleeve turtleneck sweater is just gorgeous and gives a sophisticated yet chic look. It's available in five different colors but I like it in the medium heather gray as shown here, in the picture above. I love the puff-sleeve detail and the turtle neck. On sale at $39!!!

There are a number of dresses I like including the Halter Bra Top dress shown above and the Crochet trim dress shown below. The Halter Bra Top dress has a sexy silhouette and fit-and-flare shape. Its shelf bralette offers substantial stretch for support and no show-through.

This one day only Victoria's Secret sale is definitely worth a look so check it out. Some conditions apply. Offer is subject to adjustment due to returns, cancellations and exchanges. Not valid on previous purchases, gift card purchases or store purchases. For orders outside the United States, additional taxes and duties may apply.

Designer Handbags & Jewelry Sample Sale

By Invitation Only - Boen & Gill - accessories de moda

Fashion chicas are you ready for something new, something different? Then you want to attend this private showroom sample sale! This is a great opportunity to get one of a kind handbags and jewelry. Here's a special invitation to attend the Boen & Gill Private Showroom Sample Sale where you can snag original handbags and Waktu jewelry.

All handbags and jewelry on sale are similar to what you might find in the Boen & Gill collections! Some of the treatments, decorations, hardware may be different but you will not be disappointed by the finish or quality.

B&G handbags are produced from high grade Italian leather, suede, micro-suede, and PU materials. The decorations range from natural stones and embroidery to gems and crystals. Boen & Gill incorporates into all their products’ treatments, textures, and decorations from native and modern design elements from countries around the globe.

The jewelry is produced from various materials such as silver, gold vermeil, leather, enamel, and gemstones. Each jewelry piece is meant to last a long time, it is more than a fashion statement, and it is beautifully crafted and made to last.

• Handbags will be sold from $35- $99 and their retail value would be from $100 - $400
• The jewelry will be sold from $15- $79 and their retail value would be from $50- $150. The jewelry is all handmade locally.

All handbags and jewelry on sale are samples and original designs! Some are one time designs only, meaning there will be none like it in any store. After the sale, all remaining items will be available for email bids. If you cannot attend the event but would like to bid via email then simply send your preference by noting in the subject line - SS Email bid.

Showroom Sample Sale Details

What: Designer Handbags ($35 to $99) & Jewelry ($15 to $79)

When: 10am - 2pm September 27th, 2008

Where: 555 116th Avenue NE, Suite 249, Bellevue , WA 98004

Payment: Credit Cards, Checks or Cash.

RSVP: Chicas!!! You must RSVP to Dolores@boenandgill.com by 3:00pm Friday PST to attend. All RSVPs will receive confirmation via email prior to the event.

Designer Fashion Warehouse Sample Sale

Up to 75% off!

Krelwear is a knitwear line founded by fashion designer Karelle Levy with the underlying philosophy based in the beauty of "toobular" knit design. Since its original inception the fashion line has evolved into two separate collections, one of a kind and made to order.

The couture collection is comprised of hand knit fashions pulling from the extensive archives of unique yarns that the designer has amassed over the last decade. Using a wide array of yarns from organic to industrial fibers, Karelle Levy has developed garments by reconfiguring what she calls “toobular” fashion, using few or no seams in her knitting technique.

The ready-to-wear line consists of uniform colors, minimal construction techniques, eased wear ability and are entirely made-to-order. These fashion items are interchangeable and convertible; a single piece can be worn as a sleeveless top, or a skirt and all of the pieces reflect her independent, no rules ethic, “Living garments, embracing flaws - let it run.”

The Krelwear products range from elegant and funky sweaters, dresses, skirts and tanks, to accessories such as hats, scarves, leg warmers and cuffs. To get a better idea of what the Krelwear fashion line is all about, check out the video above.

The line is available in fashion boutiques around the U.S. and Japan but through this weekend's Krelwear Warehouse Sample Sale you can bag some chic pieces at prices of up to 75% off. This is a great chance to join Krelwear celebrity clients including Patricia Fields and Alanis Morrisset, as well as Christina Ricci, Carmen Electra, Pink and Cameron Diaz.

Visit the Krelwear studio and check out this designer warehouse sample sale and get some great new duds for the fall! Great for Miami and traveling weather. Here are the details of this Designer Warehouse Sample Sale

What:

Fashion Designer, Warehouse Sample Sale

Where:

Krelwear Studio
180 NW 25th Street
Miami, FL 33127
contact (305) 576-7465 or info@krelwear.com for more information.

When:

This Weekend, Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21
12 noon - 7pm

Labor Day Weekend Fashion Sales

Savor the last days of summer with these great fashion sales during this Labor Day weekend.

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT... NET-A-PORTER's summer clearance ends Sunday August 31. Simply enter promo code SUMMER during checkout to receive an extra 20% off selected sale items. The Net-A-Porter summer clearance sale includes a big range of designer clothing (3.1 Phillip Lim, Stella McCartney, Zac Posen and more), designer handbags (Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, Burberry) and designer shoes (Christian Louboutin, Torry Burch, Chloe and more).

The lush Elsa woven leather shoulder bag by Marc Jacobs (shown here) is gorgeous. This Marc Jacobs bag has gold hardware, a chunky chain link and leather shoulder strap across top, a plain leather flap across top with a Deco inspired turn lock fastening on front, a zip fastening internal pocket and beige leather lining.

All clearance items will be clearly marked. This Net-A-Porter offer ends Sunday 31st August midnight BST.

Fashion Chateau, the online designer fashion boutique, currently has a 20-50% off Sale on Juicy Couture, True Religion, 7 for All Mankind, Sky and many more designer labels!

Get $25 off all orders of $150 or more at CoutureCandy. There's a huge range of designer clothing and swimwear, designer shoes, and designer handbags as well as accessories including sunglasses and jewelry to choose from.

Designer clothing labels include Ella Moss, LaROK, 3J Workshop, Betsey Johnson and Zoa. If you're after designer jeans then you'll find designer labels including Tag Jeans, Pierce Jeans and True Religion. There's also a line of super chic shorts by Johnson and high-fashion, funky, comfortable women’s shoes and sandals by Matiko Footwear.

I like the line of elegant and chic, beautifully detailed woven shirts, embroidered dresses and jackets by 3J Workshop however my picks are the Sequin Patchwork Mini and Racerback Mini (shown above) in Grey by the designer fashion label LaROK. The LaROK Mini dress has short sleeves and a deep v-neck while the Racerback Mini has a deep scoop neck and sexy racerback for a super chic look. Both feature oblong shaped patches of dark silver, light silver, gold, bronze and cooper sequins. These designer dresses by LaROK are priced at $348 and are perfect for dancing the night away. They look great in heels.

This is a Saturday Only offer. Enter Code LABOR at the end of checkout. Offer ends Midnight August 30, 2008.

LuvCharlie has a 25% Off everything offer until September 1st with some gorgeous designer clothing available including chic designs by Bailey 44 and Lauren Moffatt. I like the edgy Bailey 44 Smoke/Sun/White Sushi Dress (below left) and the Lauren Moffatt Pink Strapless Dress (below right). Use code augustclear at checkout to snag your 25% discount.

Get up to 75% OFF at the Barneys New York current online designer sale with a great range of designer clothing including Marc by Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg and Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, and designer shoes including Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Prada and much more.

Enjoy an extra 25% off already reduced sale and clearance items for a total savings of up to 85% during the Labor Day Warehouse Clearance Sale at Liz Claiborne. The extra 25% discount is valid only on already reduced items until 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, September 2, 2008.

Save Up To 70% Off on all clearance items during the Catherine Malandrino Labor Day Weekend Clearance.

Bag up to 75% OFF (excludes accessories) at the Betsey Johnson Labor Day Sale. This sale ends September 2, 2008 and includes a great range of Betsey Johnson designer clothing.

If you're after Designer Fashion Jewelry, Diamonds, Fine Jewelry or Bridal Jewelry then use code LDSSS08 at checkout and snag 20% Off all purchases at the Max & Chloe Labor Day Sale.

This weekend only, receive 65% off all sale merchandise in bebe stores. Offer begins ends at store closing on September 1, 2008. Discount automatically taken at checkout, no offer code required. Offer valid on all bebe sale merchandise, excludes gift cards and is not valid at BEBESPORT, bebe.com, 2b bebe or bebe Outlet.

Starting August 28^th, shop throughout the holiday weekend and enjoy an extra 30% off all sale items at eLuxury.com. Chic designer brands on sale include L.A.M.B, Margiela, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Nina Ricci, Thomas Wylde and Y3. eLuxury.com offers designer apparel and accessories as well as beauty and children's collections.

Labor Day savings have begun at Onlineshoes.com where you can now Buy One, Get One 25% Off an amazing selection of wear-now styles! Onlineshoes.com carry the latest trends in dress, boots, casual and athletic shoes, plus bags and apparel to accessorize the upcoming Fall look. This special offer ends on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Happy Labor Day!

‘Sizing up’ Your Fashion Sense

“Rubenesque: of, relating to, or suggestive of the Renaissance Master painter Rubens or his works; especially plump or rounded usually in a pleasing or attractive way, Rubenesque figure.”

“Statuesque: resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness. especially having a tall and shapely form, a statuesque actress”

It would seem significant that these definitions were created many years ago, because what broadly constitutes feminine beauty today, as portrayed by the media and fashion worlds, focuses almost exclusively on the ‘statuesque’ image. Given that women of all shapes and sizes have a passion for fashion, why are larger women so under represented in the fashion stakes and are perceptions changing?

Impossibly slender models (some would say anorexic) slink along catwalks and decorate magazines all over the world, while the rest of us despair of ever looking that way. But do we really want to?

The Quiet Fashion Revolution!

A quiet revolution has been taking place; it seems to have started some years ago with The Body Shop slogan “there are 3 billion women who don’t look like supermodels and only eight who do”. The campaign featured a generously proportioned doll called Ruby – short for Rubenesque and attracted a lot of attention.  One of the Bodyshop’s values is “Activate Self Esteem”, and Body Shop founder Anita Roddick had this to say on the subject:

‘We're proud not to fit the mould. We'll never sell false promises, or an unattainable ideal of beauty, and never ever play on insecurities. We believe that there's no one way for a woman to look. After all, no two women think the same, act the same, or sound the same.’

In 2004 beauty products company Dove launched a ‘real women campaign’ with the mission to broaden the stereotypical concept of beauty and ‘make more women feel beautiful every day’. To this end they featured a group of women (none of whom were professional models) sized 6-14 with real curves, wearing just undergarments and smiles.

Soon after, Sportswear giant Nike launched their 2005 much-vaunted Big Butts, Thunder Thighs and Tomboy Knees campaign. Tennis player Serena Williams wears Nike and looks great in it; the Big Butts campaign dared to show women with well toned and muscular bodies, rather than the stick thin runway models who usually strut the Nike stuff.

The growing body of evidence (pun intended) by the fashion industry is something that real women have known, but perhaps not acknowledged publicly: that we should celebrate our curves, along with our differences and definitely not aspire to the (for most of us) unattainable anorexic model image.

Take guys for instance: Would the stereotypical ‘skinny guy who gets sand kicked in his face at the beach’ be likely to sell clothes to normal men? Would these same men then aspire to look like the skinny model? Not likely. Men are rightly allowed to have muscles, and even the male models, although buff, are not underweight. Conversely, women should be allowed to have womanly curves, and it is time more real size women stood up and said so.

More public acceptance and validation of the bootylicious and curvaceous is further evidenced in the fashion world as this month City Chic in Sydney stages the finals of a plus size modeling competition.

 

Competitions such as this give kudos and visibility to plus size ladies, and in future there is likely to be more models like the outspoken Velvet d’Amour who in 2006 strutted down the runway in Paris, modeling for John Galliano's and Jean Paul Gaultier's spring collections. She caused a sensation.

The Voluptuous Woman Company (VWC) is an organization that functions as an information source for plus-size women providing information and visibility for them through various distribution channels. Statistics reveal that 62% of American women are size 14 or larger, and Australian statistics are similar. Why then should the fashion and media portray skinny models as the norm and present size 12 or smaller as being highly desirable and larger sizes less so?

The increasing number of fashion houses and outlets that cater for larger sizes suggests the fashion industry is on a learning “curve” (or should that be curves?)  – beginning to respond to the needs of those whose proportions are more generous. Sydney's Closet offers a huge range of prom dresses and much more, Nordstrom offers an alluring range of big and beautiful gear, including offerings from designer Calvin Klein. Another American chain, BigBras.com make sure that plus size women get all the support they need to put up an impressive front! And there are many more.

So women of all sizes - Rubenesque or statuesque or somewhere in between should stand proud. We are individuals and come in a wonderful array of shapes, weights and sizes. It is well past time to throw out the idea that one dress size or body size is more desirable than another, and to celebrate our womanly diversity. Good things do come in small packages but they equally come in plus size packages too.

Designer Clothing and Handbags Sale

We all love a good sale and here's another at Fashion Chateau, a favorite online fashion boutique of mine, with between 20% and 50% OFF on a top line-up of designer clothing and handbags as well as swimwear and a number jewelry items. The merchandise on sale will easily give a chic head-to-toe look.

In this sale you'll find a great line-up of designer clothing including fashions from Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor, Tracy Reese, Ya Ya and more, designer jeans from 7 For All Mankind (love the Edie in Bright Blue Sweden designer jeans shown here and discounted down to $118.80), Frankie B, Citizens of Humanity and Antik Denim, handbags by Trina Turk, GoldenBleu and Royal Plush, as well as Juicy Couture swimwear and Jewelry from Adina Reyter and Marcia Moran.

Fashion Chateau is dedicated to providing top designer fashions online with a local boutique feel and as well as sale items, has a great line-up of new fashions. For example, I love this comfy Dark Guava Parker dress by Susana Monaco. Yes it's simple but super chic and the color is hot. The fitted bust with spaghetti-strap detail and the open back with tie-closure accent makes this a fun and flirtatious number! As well as new arrivals by Susana Monaco, Fashion Chateau has a good range of designer clothing by this designer on sale.

Also check out the Fashion Chateau Look Book which includes ensembles for each and every event you'll be attending this season. Discover a variety of outfits, everything from casually chic looks to knock-out ensembles for a night out on the town.

Additional 50% OFF Designer Shoes and Designer Handbags

We're now into the final days of this great designer sale with an additional 50% OFF already reduced designer shoes and designer handbags. Visit Plaza Too and check out the range of designer shoes from favorite designers including Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Cole Haan and designer handbags including Kenneth Jay Lane, Lauren Merkin, L.A.M.B., Kooba and Botkier.

I love the casual yet chic "St Tropez" satchel by Monica Botkier. I recently saw and fell in love with this Botkier designer handbag at Neiman Marcus. It's in black patent leather with logo lining and fitted with custom logo hardware and hidden magnet flap closure, and priced at $495 and so at $299.99 for this gorgeous sure hit designer handbag from Botkier in Plaza Too's designer handbag and designer shoes sale, I love it even more. The Italian-made Botkier 'St. Tropez' satchel gives a super chic and elegant look for a day-or-evening handbag.

Visit Plaza Too and join the ranks of celebrities including as Rihanna, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, and Lindsey Lohan whose arms have graced Monica Botkier's designer handbags.

Fast and Fabulous Fashions at Affordable Prices!

WHAT do top fashion designers Stella McCartney, Erin Featherston, Alice Temperley and relative new comer Jonathan Saunders all have in common?

Well apart from having gorgeous clothes (as all self-respecting fashionistas will know), they are now also united by having produced a range of designer clothing for Target. Up and coming style guru Jonathan Saunders recently joined the ranks after months of speculation, by designing an exclusive limited-edition collection for Target GO International, making the hottest chic designer fashion available to women at affordable prices.

With fab fashions more accessible and affordable than ever before clothes seem to have an increasingly shorter expiry date. A recent report by The Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia (TCTFIA) found Australian women aged under 30 bought, on average, 112 garments a year - double that of women aged over 30. Many of these purchases then rapidly become excess to requirements (really, how many items can one wear in a year?), with many of those garments relegated to the dark recesses of the wardrobe or given to local charity shops after only a week’s wear!

By comparison the guys were revealed as somewhat more conservative, buying an average of only 29 items of clothing a year.

Is this ‘buy and bin quick’ trend further emerging evidence of consumerism gone mad – fast food, fast fashions - or just an indication of passion for ever changing variety and style in the fashion stakes?

Way back in 2005 fashion designer Stella McCartney created waves when she signed up for a one-time run with UK retailer H&M; this designer also did a range for Target (Australia), launched March 2007.

The trend for affordable access to once elite fashion labels has escalated beyond all expectations since, with a plethora of fashion designers creating budget lines of their gorgeous clothes.

The TCTFIA report suggests that young people have become victims of the fast fashion phenomenon, with cheap clothing dropped into stores more frequently - often weekly.

Within this scenario it seems obvious that budget range designer clothing is likely to be treasured and is at the top end of ‘fashion chain’, but the sheer volume and accessibility of clothing across the board means it’s life time is shorter than ever before.

There are now also emergent concerns about the environmental impact of disposable fashion and where the clothing ends up once its use-by date is up or it is replaced by the next fleeting trend. Raw resources are used at an increasing rate, and once disregarded the huge quantities of clothing must be disposed of.

It seems that the market is ever greedy for more – more affordable fashions, more often, and more quantity and variety. As all good marketers know, marketing is about finding a gap in the market and then filling it.

Richard Chai will soon become the next limited-edition fashion designer to create the a range of chic women's fashion for Target GO International. Chai's exclusive collection including an assortment of tailored separates and chic dresses will be available at most Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com/go in early August, with prices ranging $12.99 to $79.99.

Designer Shoes, Handbags and Jewelry at Affordable Prices!

But it’s not just about chic clothes – it is about an entire look. Fabulous fashionistas require – no demand – accessories to set their outfits off to perfection – and a number of designers have launched into the market to fill this need.

Much vaunted designer Monica Botkier will offer up a line of purses, clutches, and wristlets starting on July 20. Called Botkier for Target, the accessories will be in stores until September 14, 2008. Price points range from $19.99 to $49.99.

New York City based jewelry designer Dean Harris will shortly be offering a limited edition jewelry line. The Dean Harris for Target designer jewelry collection, most of which are nature-related, will be available at most Target stores nationwide and at Target.com from August 17 through December 27, 2008 at prices from $19.99 to $99.99.

Fashion accessories designer giants Anya Hindmarch and Sigerson Morrison are also creating limited edition collections for Target. Anya Hindmarch will be designing a line exclusive, stylish yet affordable designer handbags while Sigerson Morrison will be creating a line of affordable designer shoes which will be up for grabs in early October at Target stores nationwide, with select styles sold exclusively through Target.com. Anya Hindmarch designer handbags are liked by celebrities including Scarlette Johansson, Madonna, Claudia Schiffer, Angelina Jolie for their excellent craftsmanship while Sigerson Morrison's designer shoes are a favorite of celebrities such as Naomi Watts.

Fast and Chic Designer Fashions at Affordable Prices - but could the cost be too much?

Thanks to the fashion revolution of designers now catering for mass markets we can all look better for less. However, should the reality of waste and environmental concerns be given some consideration? Fashion is fickle, and while it's fun to be trendy and gorgeous should we be looking to a more sustainable approach to life in the fast fashion lane? Planet earth and environmental integrity will be in fashion forever.