The Sex and the City (SATC) Movie and You!

We all loved the popular HBO Sex and the City series and many fashionistas have now seen the recently released Sex and the City movie, some like me have seen it twice :)

Either way, while Sex and the City is about the lustful urban quest for good sex, love and relationships by Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha Jones (played by Kim Cattrall), Charlotte York Goldenblatt (played by Kristin Davis) and Miranda Hobbes (played by Cynthia Nixon), Sex & the City is very much about fashion and style, and so are we!

Sex and the City (SATC) - Is All About Designer Clothes, Designer Handbags, Designer Shoes and Designer Jewelry

Sex and the City is about designer clothes from fashion designers including Vera Wang, Vivienne Westwood, Christian Dior and Oscar De La Renta. It's also about designer handbags from designer labels including Birkin, Chanel, Fendi, Nancy Gonzalez and luxury French Fashion designer Louis Vuitton. And of course it's about designer shoes by Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik and others. My fave series and movie, Sex and the City is also about designer jewelry from the likes of Fred Leighton, Lia Sophia and Yossi Harari and others. In fact, if you ask me, it's the designer jewelry that has caught a lot of attention. This may be a little surprising but when you think about it, it's the bling that first catches the eye.

With the Sex and the City movie release, fashion is all the buzz for fashionistas everywhere!! Are you dying for some of the great fashion from Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda? If you are then the Chic Alert wants to know all about it!

While Sex and the City is still on our minds and with many yet to see it for the first time, with the kind support of Nomination Italy and publishers HarperCollins, we've got some great Sex and the City inspired prizes to give away. Yes the Chic Alert has teamed up with Nomination, Italy and publishers Harper Collins, to give you the chance to win some fabulous giveaways! So if you're excited about the Sex and the City movie, and who isn't, then you'll be just as excited about these fab Sex and the City inspired giveaway prizes!

Nomination, Italy Bracelets Inspired by Sex and the City (SATC)

Nomination, the original creator of the Italian Charm Bracelet, has created two special edition Sex and the City inspired bracelets to coincide with the release of this hot chick flick, and you have the chance to win one or both of these hot bracelets by Nomination right here on the Chic Alert!

These sizzling styles feature a stainless steel base bracelet and stainless steel links decorated with hand-painted enamel and 18k gold details. They are crafted from high quality, hypoallergenic stainless steel so as to never tarnish or fade and will make perfect accessories and great conversation pieces for you when you are chatting to your chica friends about Sex and the City. All Nomination jewelry is Made in Italy and aren't they just gorgeous!

Jewelry by the Florence Italy based Nomination is adored by an array of international celebrities, rock stars, rap stars, sports personalities and trendsetters, including Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey. This is your chance to join the exclusive set with your own special edition Sex and the City inspired Nomination bracelets.

But wait, there's more!

The Book, Sex and the City The Movie

Because we're all just crazy about all the fashion in the Sex and the City movie, publishers HarperCollins, have kindly donated two copies of the book, Sex and the City The Movie written by Amy Sohn.

This is a must-have companion to the movie millions have seen. This sleek hardcover volume will give you exclusive entrée into the world of Sex and the City: The Movie. It will tell you more about this chick flick and includes mouth-watering bonus features not available anywhere else including behind-the-scenes stories from star and producer Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, writer and director Michael Patrick King, as well as producers and other key cast and crew members. For example, we know who Mr Big is, but who is Mr Bigger?

Most importantly to any fashionista, this Sex and the City book is a great guide to the movie's multi-million—dollar fashion closet, including insight from the movie's fashion designer Patricia Field herself. The book also provides an insider's tour of the movie's many locations, some of which have never before appeared on film. All of this behind-the-scenes information is accompanied by more than three hundred stunning, luscious, full-color annotated images (examples shown on this post) from both behind the scenes and the actual film, as well as images from scenes that were cut from the final film version. Additionally, this great book includes a spread of the many outfits that the girls wore throughout the movie. This beautiful keepsake is sure to bring some big-screen glitz and glamour to any fashionista's coffee table. This Harper Collins book is a must-have!

Sex and the City Giveaway Contest Rules

OK so what do you have to do to win one or more of these prizes? To enter, simply leave a comment here on this post and share with us which is your favorite fashion piece from Sex and the City movie and tell us why it's your favorite piece. Simple isn't it? Here are the rules of entry:

Sex and the City Contest Rules:

1. You must leave a comment here on this post sharing your favorite fashion piece (clothing, shoes, handbag or jewelry) from Sex and the City the movie, accurately describe it and tell us all why it's your favorite.
2. Do the same in an email and send this to and make sure you include your screen identity (i.e. the name under which you posted your comment on the post) so that we can match your email to your posted comment.
3. This competition giveaway contest is open to anybody, whether you're in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Japan, France, Australia or where ever. Of course our courier will have to be able to get there so please don't enter if you're currently at some exotic location like the North or South Pole.
4. Your email to me must have a valid email address so that I can contact you if you are one of the lucky giveaway winner.
5. Giveaway entries close on at 11:59pm (PST) Friday, July 25, 2008.
6. The winner will be announced on this blog during the last week of July or first week of August.
7. We may award multiple giveaway prizes to any winner.
8. We have the right to use any entry in promoting this site.
9. Our decisions are final.

So is it Carrie's Vivienne Westwood designer wedding dress or the designer jewelry by Fred Leighton that she wore in the Wedding Scene. Perhaps you fancy the designer necklace that Charlotte is wearing in the coloring scene? It might well be one of the Nancy Gonzalez designer handbags that Samantha and Miranda are seen carrying or Samantha’s gold tote, the Nancy Gonzalez designer handbag she carried while walking her little pooch? May be you fancy the white sunglasses that Charlotte is wearing in Mexico or the bridesmaid's dresses that Charlotte and Miranda wore at Carrie's wedding! Whatever it is we'd love to hear about it.

Designer Sale Up To 60% OFF!

You can now get up to 60% off on top designers including Louboutin, Manolo, Lanvin and lots more starting today at Barneys New York Designer Fashion Sale! I've just been doing some window shopping through the womens' sale section and love what I see.

Designer Handbags to Die For!

Designer handbags and clutches by Prada, Lanvin, Derek Lam and Marc Jacobs. Others I like are from Fendi, Givenchy and Jil Sander. I just love the Prada Dressy New Look Knot Shoulder Bag in Talco. This gorgeous Prada designer handbag is made from smooth leather with gathered top and large knot detail. It has a magnetic snap close, and as you can see in the picture below, gold-toned hardware.

This Prada designer handbag is made in Italy, of course, and has a leather handle and removable shoulder strap. Also cute are its open side pockets. It has a logo fabric lined interior with side zip pocket and measures 10" x 6" x 4.5" with a 5" handle drop. Originally priced at $1295, this designer handbag is now on sale at $779 (Barneys style #21310.7429).

The Marc by Marc Jacobs, logo jacquard fabric foldover Airliner bag with leather trim, top zip and push-lock close is also gorgeous. This really chic designer handbag (Barneys style #19817.7912) has a rolled leather top handle and removable leather shoulder strap with racing stripe and features a large fabric lined zipper compartment and open pocket. Snag this Marc by Marc Jacobs designer handbag at $199.

If you're into designer handbags by Marc Jacobs, then you must check out the gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacobs, Owl Convert Clutch in midnight, pictured here (Barneys style #19818.6853). This smooth leather two-gusset clutch with double flap front and gold-toned push-lock close has an adjustable removable shoulder strap with gold-toned hinge hardware and a fabric lined interior with side zip pocket and two small organizational pockets. This designer handbag measures 5.5" x 11.25" x 3.5" and is on sale, discounted down from $328 to $229.

Hot Designer Shoes

There's lots of hot designer shoes, sandals and boots from the likes of Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Miu Miu, Sigerson Morrison and Chloe and many others.

I love the Manolo Blahnik, Erdem, metallic leather peep toe cut out pump with closed back and 90mm thin heel as shown in the picture here. Made in Italy, and available in Pewter (Barneys style #15502.8371) and Green (Barneys style #15502.8373), these Manolo Blahnik designer shoes are on sale discounted down from $835 to $545.

I also like the Manolo Blahnik, Pumasli leather peep toe slingbacks with 90mm covered heel. Also made in Italy, these designer shoes are available in Fuschia as shown here in the picture here on the left (Barneys style #15502.8320) and Black (Barneys style is #15502.8318).  A well as looking both sophisticated and chic, the Manolo Blahnik Pumasli leather peep toe slingbacks look very comfortable indeed. These leather peep toe slingbacks are on sale discounted down from $585 to $380.

Both the Black Patent leather Prada and Marc by Marc Jacobs ankle boots are also cute. The Prada ankle boots (Barneys style #15301.6390) are on sale and discounted down from $550 to $385 and have a cap toe with side zip and a 100mm rectangular heel. Like all quality designer shoes, these Prada boots are made in Italy. The Marc by Marc Jacobs boots (Barneys style #15827.5528) are lace-ups and on sale, discounted down from $595 to $295. They are available in full black or Taupe and Black suede. I like the black laces in brass eyelets and the 115mm thick leather-covered heel look.

Chic Designer Clothes

Also while visiting the Barneys New York designer fashion sale, check out the range of chic designer clothes and accessories by 3.1 Phillip Lim, 7 For All Mankind, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent and Stella McCartney and many more.

The Barneys New York, Sequin Pullover in Navy and on sale discounted down from $895 to $359 looks like a good deal. Made in Italy and from chucky knit extra fine 100% merino wool, this top (Barneys style #22301.7922) has 3/4 sleeves with tonal sequins.

I also like the chic and sexy Loomstate, Kainoah Roll Up Short in faded Black on sale and discounted down from $125 to $59. These shorts (Barneys style #28809.5043) are made from lightweight organic cotton with button-tab roll up cuffs and drawstring waist. They also have drawstring close patch pockets.

Fashion Icon, Yves Saint Laurent Dead

A Tribute to a Great Fashion Designer

Yves Saint Laurent, one of the most influential and enduring designers of the 20th century, and a favorite of many fashionistas, died on Sunday evening in Paris, aged 71. There can be little doubt that Saint Laurent was up there with the best, Coco Chanel and Christian Dior.

At just aged 21 the talented Algerian-born Yves Saint Laurent became Haute Couture designer when he took over the House of Dior after the sudden death of the legendary Christian Dior in 1957. The year after, Dior launched Saint Laurent's first solo collection the "trapeze" line, a youthful silhouette that started with narrow shoulders and a raised waistline, then flared out gently to a wide hemline. The collection was a big hit and the name Yves Saint Laurent was well on its way to becoming a household name across the fashion capitals of Europe and the United States. Saint Laurent was credited with having saved the House of Dior from financial ruin.

In late 1961, Saint Laurent announced plans to open his own haute couture house in partnership with his lover, Pierre Bergé. The first Yves Saint Laurent collection was shown on January 19, 1962. I love this incomplete black and white video talking about the release of Yves Saint Laurent's 1962 collection. "The new collection is about to be unveiled. Last winter's had a mixed reception. His career's at stake. If it's a flop, he'll have to close his house.Or he could be the Dior of tomorrow. It depends on those who shape public opinion. Helena Rubinstein, Blackwell, Virginia Pope, Marie Louise Bousuquet, Kurt Lang, Shepherd, Theron of Paris Match...."

So once again Saint Laurent was a big hit. It was the beginning of a success story that led eventually to a ready-to-wear line sold in the designer's own Rive Gauche boutiques around the world.

The iconic Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized fashion forever by putting women in pants without sacrificing their femininity. His fashions have often been the first choice of royalty and movie stars. Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez, Katie Holmes and Victoria Beckham were among his many celebrity fans.

Yves Saint Laurent is quoted as having often said that he wished that he had invented blue jeans "the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes." One of Yves Saint Laurent's most often repeated mantras is that "fashions fade, style is eternal." When it comes to fashion the name Yves Saint Laurent will indeed become eternal. Rest In Peace, Monsieur St. Laurent.

Sex and the City, the Fashion Movie is here!

Will Carrie Bradshaw and Mr Big finally tie the knot?

Will Cinderella and the Prince live happily ever after?

Well it's time to find out! Yippeeee!!! After its premiere in London on Monday May 12, 2008, the movie that we've all been waiting for, the movie based on the popular HBO Sex and the City series has finally arrived with special screenings at select AMC Theatres and then followed in theatres nationwide on Friday, May 30. You can even get 'Sex' at midnight with special Thursday night screenings in selected theatres!

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Sex and the City, The Buzz!

However, even before the film rolls, with the girls appearing on shows like the Today Show, the Early Show and Regis & Kelly, and of course with additional film and premiere coverage on entertainment shows including E! News, Extra, Access Hollywood, E.T., The Insider, and not to mention the multiple commercials on TV and the tidbits plastered in magazines and general press, Sex and the City (SATC) is at fever pitch!! Sex & the City fashion has been the buzz for fashionistas everywhere!!

Sex and the City, The Fashion!

I'm sure that you will be like me and just can't wait to see the movie incarnation of HBO's Sex and the City. I certainly can't!! I can't wait to see how the now 40-something Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker), successful author and everyone's favorite fashion icon-next-door, and her three gal pals, Samantha Jones (played by Kim Cattrall), Charlotte York Goldenblatt (played by Kristin Davis) and Miranda Hobbes (played by Cynthia Nixon), have matured in their attitude to sex, love and relationships and just as importantly, in how they have matured in the fashions that they love and wear.

Sex and the City, The Movie!

I know from Sex and the City, It's a Fashion Show! that "the fashion is really different. Everything is more expensive, more beautiful, the shoes, the jewelry..." and that the "fashion comes from Paris, it Comes from Italy, it comes from New York, it comes from everywhere" and that we can expect some maturity as Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) herself has said that "taste has changed, palette has changed and that's what happens when you grow up."

However, with all the buzz and after watching the 30-somethings in re-runs of the HBO Sex and the City series for days now, I being a mega SATC fan, can't wait to see the feature-length movie. Yes I want to sit there for 2 hours and 15 minutes and watch the ultra chic and the fabulous and sophisticated Sex and the City style! I want to see the girls strut their stuff again :)

Sex and the City, the Designer Clothing, Designer Shoes, Designer Handbags and Designer Jewelry!

Yes there will be lots of love and sex, and Mr BIG of course, but I want to see the girls in the latest designer clothing and designer shoes as well as the hottest designer handbags and wearing the to-die-for designer jewelry. SATC the movie will no doubt be like going to fabulous designer clothing, designer shoes, designer handbags and designer jewelry fashion shows all lumped into one, 2 hour and 15 minute fashion show. I can't wait.

Sex and the City, the Designer Jewelry and Designer Handbags!

Now I know that Fred Leighton and Nancy Gonzalez, both played a major role in accessorizing the leading ladies for the film.

Sex and the City, Designer Jewelry

You will see the bling when Carrie Bradshaw lights up the Big Screen in her Fred Leighton designer jewelry. Fred Leighton played a starring role along side Sarah Jessica Parker in the Sex and the City movie. And it's no surprise given Fred Leighton's celebrated uniqueness and its unparalleled one of a kind jewels.

SATC's stylist and designer, Patricia Field, chose unique unrivaled Fred Leighton pieces to wardrobe Sarah Jessica Parker in several scenes of the movie. In multiple scenes throughout the movie a pair of Fred Leighton antique diamond pendant earrings are a staple in Carrie Bradshaw's jewelry repertoire. In the Carrie Bradshaw Wedding Scene, she wears a stunning pair of Fred Leighton, 19th Century Diamond and Natural Pearl Cluster Earrings and a Fred Leighton, 19th Century Diamond Feather Brooch. Now aren't these stunning Fred Leighton designer jewelry pieces to die for :O

 

Now if you want to similarly impress then Fred Leighton designer jewelry pieces and collections are available at the Fred Leighton store in New York City and the Fred Leighton Store in Las Vegas. By the way, Carrie's wedding dress was designed by fashion designer Vivienne Westwood; now isn't it gorgeous!!!

Sex and the City, Designer Handbags

Synonymous with style and renowned for being the ultimate in luxurious croc handbags, Nancy Gonzalez was also on the top of Patricia Field's list for accessories for the Sex and the City movie.

Both Samantha and Miranda are seen carrying Nancy Gonzalez designer handbags and crazy as it might seem, Samantha’s little pooch is also accessorized in matching Nancy Gonzalez accessories. This lucky dog is seen wearing a Nancy Gonzalez one of a kind gold croc collar and leash designed to match Samantha’s Nancy Gonzalez gold tote designer handbag (see detail picture below left) and apparently made especially by the designer for the movie. I'm not at all sure about coordinating your outfit with your dog but wouldn't you just love to get your hands on that little pooch ;)

In the scene where we see her walking down the street with the Sex and the City girls (picture below), Miranda is holding a Nancy Gonzalez exotic skin tote (see detail picture above right).

If you want the look then the Nancy Gonzalez exotic skins handbag and accessory collection is available at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and at fine specialty stores worldwide.

Sex and the City, the Ultimate Chick Flick!

Well will this movie incarnation of the HBO Sex and the City series be the Ultimate chick flick? Not long now to tell but it sure is looking like it will be. I just can't wait to see this chick-flick. Can't wait to see the designer clothes (Vera Wang, Vivienne Westwood, Christian Dior and Oscar De La Renta), the designer handbags (Birkin, Chanel. and Louis Vuittons), the designer shoes and all the bling, the designer jewelry :)

Jonathan Saunders Fashion for Target

Well it's official, after months of speculation and following in the footsteps of Erin Featherston, Alice Temperley, Proenza Schouler, Luella Bartley and Loeffler Randall, the next fashion designer to create a collection for Target will be the Scottish designer, Jonathan Saunders. He will produce a limited-edition collection for Target’s GO International range, which spotlights new names in the fashion industry.

Known for his refreshingly inventive and original approach to design and use of color, Jonathan Saunders is no stranger to cheap chic: His latest fashion collection for the British high street retailer Topshop features jersey dresses printed with bold, primary color shapes.

I first came across Jonathan Saunders' work during London Fashion Week Fall, 2007 and loved the combo of dashing colors with black statement on both long gowns and sophisticated short dresses. More recently, a number of classy Jonathan Saunders pieces caught my eye in the Jonathan Saunders Fall 2008 Fashion Show (see pictures above). From checking the current Jonathan Saunders collection and prices at Net-A-Porter, it will certainly be interesting to see the Jonathan Saunders collection of women's fashion for Target when it is released in early October.

Sex and the City, It's a Fashion Show!

The world premiere of the much anticipated movie, Sex And The City (SATC) takes place in London tonight. Personally I think that New York should have had the first screening, I mean that's where the HBO series was set and shot, that's where the 30-somethings Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha strutted their stuff!

Regardless, as much as Sex and the City is about columnist Carrie Bradshaw, her three gal pals, and their lustful urban quest for good sex, love and fab clothes, being set in New York City, fashion has always been a major part of the story. But now some four years on what can we expect when it comes to the fashion?

Also, will it simply continue on from where the series left off or will the now 40-somethings have matured and matured in the fashions that they wear. Will we see more of the breaking of the rules, the unexpected and outrageous, or will we see a more mature collection of fashion. The following video by BlackTree Media might shed some light on these questions.

 

Well there are some clues there. It is said that "the fashion is really different. Everything is more expensive, more beautiful, the shoes, the jewelry..." and when talking about the show's stylist and costume designer Patricia Field, Sarah Jessica Parker says that "she's really good at telling the story with clothes and she really knows these women in the city." And yes we can expect some maturity as Sarah Jessica Parker later says that "taste has changed, palette has changed and that's what happens when you grow up."

Pat Field herself says that the "fashion comes from Paris, it Comes from Italy, it Comes from New York, it comes from everywhere" and when talking about the costumes Kristin Davis (Charlotte) says that "there were just tables of bags, like every new bag that you haven't even seen in the stores yet and then there were tables of shoes, and I mean it was just like Mecca."

So from this we can expect some new ideas but I'm sure that we'll see the latest in designer clothing, shoes and designer handbags. Yes there will be lots of love and sex, but just as importantly, the feature-length Sex And The City movie will be like going to a fabulous fashion show. I can't wait.

The Money's in the Prada Handbag!

Well did you manage to purchase any of the unique Prada prototypes at the Prada Spring/Summer Women's 2008 Fashion Auction which ended on Tuesday? The Prada handbags, skirts, pants and boots were certainly one-of-a-kinds in terms of design, style and colors. Here's a brief roundup on this auction.

Prada Designer Pants

The first items on the bidding block were three pairs of couture pants. The low-rise bell-bottom Cyclamen Pants, as shown in the pictures directly below, are made off silk fabric as used extensively in haute couture collections of the fifties. These very unique pants, in cyclamen

color and shell print are printed with a 20-color flat screen process and appeared with different print in the last Prada fashion show for the Spring/Summer 2008 women's collection. The one-of-a-kind Prada designer pants were purchased during the auction for 2000 Euros. There can be no doubt that these Prada pants in hot cyclamen color are super chic but I just can't get my head around the large bell-bottoms.

Next in the bidding we saw the low-rise bell-bottom Sunny Yellow Pants as shown in the picture on the left. These pants are made of silk gazar, generated by a 20-color flat screen printing process which ensures a richer, more accurate result compared to the normal 10-color printing technique. Screens with the designs are used to apply the inks on the cloth. A specific screen is used to print each separate portion of color and given that this involved a 20-color flat screen printing process, you can easily see that the end result is spectacular.

Although very similar in style to the Prada Cyclamen Couture Pants, due to the motif print and its sunny yellow color, the Sunny Yellow Pants are certainly unique and given that it attracted a highest bid of 2100 Euros, one can imagine that they will be worn proudly. Once again however, because of the large bell-bottom they are not my style and I'm not so hot on the yellow color, well not in pants anyway!

The third item in the first group of prototypes auctioned was the Orange Pants shown in the picture here on the right. Once again, like the two prior items, this prototype is a unique low-rise bell-bottom pants created exclusively for this auction.

The silk gazar fabric is printed through the same 20-color process that guarantees a more accurate result compared to the normal 10-color printing technique. This fashion piece is absolutely unique due to its combination of color and print, as for the cyclamen and sunny yellow ones. The highest bid for these was 2000 Euros. Again because of the bell-bottom design, this one-of-a-kind fashion piece, is not my style.

Prada Handbag and Designer Boots

A Plum Buckskin Prada handbag and two pairs of Prada designer boots made up the second group of items which were auctioned off in the week ending April 29, 2008. Shown in the pictures below, I described each of these items in my Exclusive Prada Designer Auction post of Thursday April 24, 2008.

The Plum Buckskin Prada Handbag went for 4000 Euros, the Plum Buckskin Boot for 1450 Euros (pictured in the center directly above), and the Antique Rose Buckskin Boot (pictured above on the far right) went for 1300 Euros. I have to say that out of all items, the Plum Buckskin Prada Handbag was my favorite piece in the auction but more on this later.

Prada Designer Skirts

You've got the pants, the boots and the Prada handbag so now what about a unique Prada skirt or two to match? Well that's what the final part of the Prada Spring/Summer Women's 2008 Fashion Auction was all about, skirts!

The first of these is the Ankle-length, Sunny Yellow Skirt shown here on the left. This skirt is made of silk gazar printed with a shell design as used in the last Prada Spring/Summer 2008 Women's Fashion Show. Gazar is a heavyweight organza that was used extensively in haute couture collections of the fifties. This skirt was purchased at auction for 1500 Euros. Now I didn't like the low-rise bell-bottom Sunny Yellow Pants described above but I do like this skirt, and even in yellow!

The second skirt is the shell design, Cyclamen Silk Gazar Skirt shown immediately below on the left. This skirt is also inspired to the 2008 Prada Spring/Summer Women's Collection. The luxurious print portrays a world full of carnivorous flowers, dragons, hybrid creatures, and mysterious fairies. As the previous, this prototype is absolutely unique as it is the only version in this color in existence. The Cyclamen Silk Gazar Skirt was purchased at auction for 1300 Euros.

 

The third skirt in the group is the Orange Silk Gazar Skirt shown in the picture directly above on the right. This gorgeous skirt is decorated with a shell print and carnivorous flowers, dragons, hybrid creatures, and mysterious fairies. A similar model was shown for the first time during the Spring/Summer 2008 fashion shown in Milan but this piece is unique thanks to its orange color. As in the case of the Cyclamen Silk Gazar Skirt, this unique, one-of-a-kind item was purchased for 1300 Euros.

The final piece in this group is the Orange Knee-Length Patchwork Skirt shown in the pictures directly above. This is another piece in the collection made of printed silk gazar, a heavy-weight organza used extensively in haute couture collections that was quite popular in the fifties. This prototype in orange is decorated with cut-out elements that are hand-sewn on the skirt. This unique, one-of-a-kind item was purchased for 1700 Euros.

Final Words - The Money's in the Prada Handbag

I would love to hear from you if you managed to snag one of these covetable pieces. What's your story? What motivated you to bid and finally purchase the piece(s) that you did? Will you wear the fashion and take the Prada Handbag with you or will simply keep these with your coveted private collection? Do you perhaps own a boutique and plan to display your newly acquired treasure in your store? What ever your story I would love to hear from you.

Amazingly one seriously keen Prada lover snatched eight out of the ten items auctioned. Someone who goes by the screen name of Transito paid 4000 Euros for the Plum Buckskin Prada Handbag, 1300 Euros for the Antique Rose Buckskin Boot and 1450 Euros for the Plum Buckskin Boot. Add to these Transito also purchased the Cyclamen Silk Gazar Skirt (Euros 1300), the Orange Silk Gazar Skirt (Euros 1300), the Orange Knee-Length Patchwork Skirt (1700 Euros), the Sunny Yellow Pants (2100 Euros) and the Orange Pants (2000 Euros). Now that's a total of 15,150 Euros or $23,380 USD so fashionista Transito is one hell of a Prada lover. Will these prototype Prada fashions end up as part of a rare collection or will we see them back on some other auction site at some later date? I'd love to know. Transito, you take care of that Prada Handbag. It's really chic!!!

Up To 70% Off Boutique Designer Sale

The online fashion boutique Kristinit.com is having a huge online fashion sale starting this Sunday, April 20 and ending May 15, 2008 with limited edition, select pieces from the previous and current collections on sale including the silk Biba dress worn by Eva Mendes. Many items are up to 70% off!!

If you don't know much about this designer fashion label, first launched by fashion designer and artist Kristina Lenss in 2006, then check out some of the styles and alluring and elegant pieces shown in the pictures both above and below.

Some of my favorite pieces from the limited sale collection include the Ava Jacket, the Biba Dress and the Camille Dress. The Ava Jacket (black linen with silk bow), shown here on the left is the perfect designer jacket. Structured linen with Biba style high set sleeves and peplum hem and featuring a striped silk waist band and center bow and hook and eye closures. Wear it couture style with a pencil skirt and stilletos. Originally priced at $385 it's on sale at $249.

This stunning silk clover tunic dress was recently featured in OK magazine and worn by the lovely EVA MENDES! 100% silk tunic style dress features a mod clover print. Very versatile and perfect for the upcoming holiday parties and soirees. It's a cute little dress that you can wear as either a dress over tights or as a tunic over jeans or skinny pants. I love the contrasting fabrics. Very Limited edition with only two left in stock. Originally priced at $310, it's now on sale at $135.

This third piece is the silk Camille designer dress featuring a vintage Gucci style, dramatic French sleeves, and ruffled hem. Inspired by great models like Verushka and the ladies of the French Riviera in the 60’s, this 100% stunning silk designer dress will make you feel like fashion royalty as well. It's so perfect and easy for spring. Originally priced at $285, the gorgeous Camille Dress is now on sale at $135.

Check out the fabulous fashion at this very limited designer sale but don't leave your run too late as stocks are indeed very limited! Visit the online fashion boutique Kristinit.com before stocks run out!

Fashion Designer Stella McCartney Now Online

Earlier this month upscale Brit fashion designer Stella McCartney unveiled a new online store as part of the global expansion of her brand, which has flagships in New York and Los Angeles. However, initially this e-commerce initiative is exclusive to the US market. UK devotees would have to wait as a UK website would not be launched until the fall.

The online store sells a wide selection of Stella McCartney's Spring/Summer 2008 collections, including ready to wear, and Stella's cruelty-free shoes, bags and accessories, as well as offering carbon neutral delivery options for the environmentally-friendly consumer.

Now being Stella these designer fashions appeal to any fashionista; they are super chic but by no means cheap. For example, the Stella Safari Brenta jacket in linen / cotton mix with cotton covered buttons and belt is priced at $1,595!!

Oh also, to celebrate the launch, each new member can get a chance to win a Stella Golden Ticket and win a new appaloosa bag. Visit this new Stella McCartney online designer fashion boutique and check out what's on sale at new e-commerce initiative.

30% OFF One Day Designer Sale!

Couture Candy does it again with a 30% discount offer, this time on  designer fashions from True Religion, Betsey Johnson, Iodice and Plenty by Tracy Reese.

My pics from this sale! Well there's something for everyone in this fashion sale. You'll remember that I mentioned the Tiered Dress in Blush by fashion designer Betsey Johnson about a month ago in my post, 25% OFF One Day Designer Sale. It was then on sale at 25% but today you can snag this gorgeous party dress at 30% discount!!! The Tiered Dress in Blush is an adorable and stunning chiffon mini and is perfect for a cocktail party. It's even more attractive at the additional 5% discount. The Betsey Johnson Sequin Strip Dress in Pewter is also worth a look and if you're after something really glamouress then check out the Corset Mini Dress in Fuchsia. As shown in the pictures above, this number is really chic and will have heads turning!

In the True Religion designer jean range the Johnny Stretch with New Hardware in Urban Cowboy is for me. It's a great basic straight leg designer jean with yellow and orange stitching. As shown in the pictures above , the Johnny Stretch is a very chic and flattering jean.

This is a One Day Only Designer Fashion Sale which ends at midnight on March 28th, 2008. Simply enter code 28MARCH2008 at the end of checkout.

Designer Clothing Sample and Stock Sale

The Art of Shopping is back with another multi-brand designer clothing sample and stock sale this weekend, with racks of the hottest denim, great casual and dressy tops, and cute dresses.

Fashionistas! This designer fashion sale, in two different cities: NYC and Montreal (Canada), gives you a great chance to snap up some of the most sought-after women's and men's designer fashions at substantial discounts.

Designer Jeans, tops, and accessories are 35 - 80% off retail and are very current with most goods still retailing at full price in boutiques and high-end department stores. For example, women's Rock & Republic jeans with a regular retail of between $220 and $320 will be on sale at $140, and as worn by some of Hollywood’s favorite starlets, Pink Polka Dot summer dresses, regularly retailing at $140 will be on sale at just $50-$55!!!

At similar discounts you'll pick up the latest fashions including designer jeans in all sizes from 24 - 32 and tops from size XS - L from many other brands including 7 For all Mankind, Citizens Of Humanity and Joe's Jeans, as well as T Luxury, Theory, Monarchy, Primp, Drifter and Yes London.

So if you want to save big on some of the hottest chic fashion from the most sought-after fashion designer labels, then if you're going to be anywhere near NYC or Montreal, this sample and stock sale will be well worth a visit.

Here are the dates and times.

NYC
Thurs, March 20 - Sun, March 23
Thurs   2 - 7pm
Fri - Sun  11 - 7pm

76 Greene Street
(between Spring & Broome St)
NYC 10011

MONTREAL
Fri, March 21 - Sat, March 22
11 - 7pm

Opus Hotel
10 Sherbrooke Ouest
Montreal, Quebec H2X 4C9

Visit The Art of Shopping for more information.

25% OFF One Day Designer Sale

For one day only visit Couture Candy and get 25% OFF on designer clothing by fashion designers Ecoganik, Plenty by Tracy Reese, Black Halo, Betsey Johnson and ZG by Grimaldi. The range is good and some of the pieces are stunning.

My first pick, shown in the pictures above, is the Tiered Dress in Blush by fashion designer Betsey Johnson. It's just gorgeous and would be perfect for a cocktail party or similar dress-up function. This adjustable spaghetti strap chiffon mini has a crossed over front, which gathers on the left side of the dress. Darted seems on the bust add a more flattering fit. It's detailed with two corsages to add a flirtatious touch. Priced at $380 however with the 25% discount you'll get this adorable and stunning chiffon mini at only $280 during this one day designer clothing sale.

Now the next number that I adore is the super chic Karolina Chiffon Dress Top in Multifeather shown in the pictures above. This ZG by Grimaldi 100% Silk mini dress is definitely super chic and sexy. I love the multifeather color of this dress and the way it fits. It would look great with heels in a wide choice of colors and can be worn as a top paired with a sexy pair of designer jeans and heels. Priced at $180 but you'll grab this sexy number for only $135 with the 25% designer sale discount. It's perfect for any occasion day or night and will definitely have those heads turning :)

From the Black Halo designer sale collection I love the Shirred Cropped Leather Jacket in Brown as shown in the pictures above. This designer jacket has ¾ length sleeves and is ruched around the clasp to give it a fun, girly look. The Shirred Sleeve Crop Jacket is an adorable addition and makes the perfect layering piece for the spring and summer seasons. Priced at $869 but it's yours for $651.75 with the 25% designer sale discount.

Also from the Black Halo designer sale collection I like the 100% Silk Contrast Cami in Indigo as shown in the pictures above. Priced at $196, or $147 after the 25% designer sale discount, the Contrast Cami in indigo is gorgeous and a great top for spring and summer. It has a loose fit with shirred elastic on the back to keep it girly and flattering.

Visit Couture Candy and check out the range of designer clothing on sale. Simply enter code 29FEB2008 at the end of checkout to get the 25% discount. Don't forget, this is a ONE DAY ONLY sale which ends at midnight on February 29, 2008.

HUMUNGUS Weekend Designer Sale!

Victoria's Secret has an exclusive online offer of 25% OFF on a select range of bras from Very Sexy, Body by Victoria, Angels by Victoria's Secret and more. Just use code 25OFF at checkout. Also get up to 50% Off on select styles of clothing during Victoria's Secret semi-annual sale. These offers end on January 31st.

Get 75% OFF on all previously marked down items, 50% OFF on all Fall merchandise and 25% OFF on everything else in the store at the elle H online boutique annual sale which also ends on Thursday, January 31st!

Take 15% OFF the entire new collection both instore and online at deLiA's using code SPR15 until February 1, 2008. Also, save up to 25% on best of winter lines and buy one and get one HALF OFF on pants and jeans!

Now for that HUMUNGUS Weekend Designer Sale...The Betsey Johnson online store has a HUMUNGUS Weekend Sale with up to 75% off on her designer clothing, including a number of gorgeous evening dresses as well as skirts, tops, jackets, pants, handbags and accessories.

For example, the Betsey Johnson, Evening Kip Royale Dress shown in the picture above and made in 100% Silk Chiffon has been discounted down from $375 to an amazing $93.75!! The only problem is that sizes are limited but still at these prices, this sale is definitely worth a look. You never know you might just be lucky!

There are still some great buys at the Elizabeth Charles Warehouse Sale. Check this one out as the discounts are massive, up to 90% OFF on top designer clothing including Alice Mccall, Camilla and Marc, Karen Walker, Life with Bird, Lover, Scanlan and Theodore and Yeojin Bae.

For example, the Lois Dress by Karen Walker, shown in the picture on the left, has been discounted down from $739 to only $185!

This designer clothing sale ends 6:30pm Sunday and items are selling out fast!!!

30% OFF Designer Jeans + Designer Clothing

Here's a great one day sale.

Get 30% OFF on a great line-up of women's designer clothing and designer jeans including gorgeous clothing by LaROK and Plenty by Tracy Reese, and designer jeans by Pierce Jeans, Kasil Jeans and True Religion at Couture Candy, a top online women's designer fashion boutique.

But note that this is a ONE DAY ONLY SALE and the offer ends at midnight on January 25th, 2008. Simply enter code 25JAN2008 at the end of checkout.

My picks: There's lots to choose from in this designer sale and at 30% discount there's some really great value. However, for my picks in this one day designer sale I just can't go past the LaROK line. For example, I love the Chrystie St. Top in Godiva by LaROK as shown in the picture above. It's a decadent top in a rich chocolate color and has a modern mock cowl neck that defines the bodice. The sleeveless openings and flared shape give the top a give edge. Under the bust a gathered string allows you to wear the top with as wide or narrow an opening as you prefer. Enter code 25JAN2008 at the end of checkout and you'll grab this sexy Chrystie St. Top at just $116.90.

 

I also like LaROK's Tie Front Halter Dress in Multi shown in the two pictures immediately above. A tie bow in the front and thin spaghetti straps that cross in the back accentuate the dress's sweetheart bust while the built in bra and hidden side seam give this flowing mini dress a more form fit. It's short, flirtatious and sexy, just how they like them ;)

LaROK's Dalia Jacket in Black shown here in the picture on the right is also really cute. It's a beautiful vintage inspired cropped jacket in a soft satin fabric. The jacket has flattering pleated seams and a low scoop neck. Its bubble shaped cropped sleeves and the dainty hook and eye front closures have play upon the jacket's classy vintage theme. A great piece and even perfect to dress-up a pair of jeans.

Fashionistas at 30% discount this Couture Candy one day only designer sale is definitely worth a look.

Shhhh! Hot, Hot Designer Fashion Sale!

Here's a great chance to shop and get 50% off at a fashionista's mecca! Here's your chance to shop great designer fashions at big discounts and where celebrities and stylists alike often shop for top designer clothing labels including 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rachel Mara, Ella Moss, Alexander Wang, Graham and Spencer, Chloe, Juicy Couture, Jovovich-Hawk and many more great designers, as well as designer jeans including brands such as Citizens of Humanity, Cheap Monday, Ksubi, and 7 For All Mankind. There's also a good line-up of shoes and accessories.

The celebrity favorite fashion boutique, Ron Herman, is currently having one of its mega sales where you can shop top fashion designer labels at 50% OFF! There's lots of great fashion buys so don't miss this one.

There are lots that I could pick but at 50% off I do think that I'd get best value out of the designer jeans on sale.

Visit any of the Ron Herman stores at Melrose, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, South Coast Plaza and Las Vegas and start the New Year in style. If you're brave and got the stash then if you shop at several of these locations you'll often find that they each have different fashion selections and sizes. And you don't have to live in LA to take advantage of this  designer sale. To beat the crowds and crazy traffic at these stores during this Mega Sale you can also shop online and get 50% off on a select fashion range at the Ron Herman online fashion boutique.

Designer Clothing & Handbags @ 30% OFF!!

Fashionistas! Here is yet another great one day designer fashion and designer handbag sale. The online fashion boutique Daszign.com daszit again with a great deal on a select range of designers.

Select any of the designer clothing by Guy Baxter, the finest designer Jeans by Pierce Jeans and designer handbags by Antoinette Lee and by using promo code 7DEC2007 during check out you'll get a cool 30% off your entire purchase!

My picks: Well if you missed this one back in mid-October the 30% Off on designer handbags by Antoinette Lee is a must check out. Once again I've picked Antoinette Lee's Anna Stitch Tote made in luxurious Cherry leather. I love it! This designer handbag really stands out with clean, decorative stitch details and gold hardware accents. The the handbag's handles also feature the decorative stitching detail. I love the braiding that hangs from gold rings in the front and  back of the handbag. The tote has center magnetic closure and has both a zipper pocket and a large leather cell phone/ipod pocket on the inside. Antoinette Lee's Anna Stitch Tote is definitely stylish and sophisticated. Priced at $418 but get this gorgeous designer handbag at $292.60 with the 30% discount.

Check out the other gorgeous handbags and clutches including the metallic snake embossed Lua Snake Clutch in the Antoinette Lee range and don't forget the designer clothing by Guy Baxter and designer Jeans by Pierce Jeans. At the 30% discount on offer there are some great buys and holiday gifts here.

Now don't forget, this is a one day only offer which expires at midnight, on Friday December 7, 2007 so get Daszign.com on your radar screen ASAP and snap up some of these great designer fashions and designer handbags before it's all over, daszit !!

Bergdorf Goodman Sale

I've said this before, whether you're a young Miss Bergdorf or a more sophisticated older woman, then you'll more than likely dream about shopping at the top end of town including luxury department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman in Fifth Avenue, New York. And once again, here's another chance to do just that!

Here's a great opportunity to save as much as 40% Off original prices on fashion's premier names and top styles in read-to-wear, shoes, handbags and lots more PLUS you'll get free shipping by using promotional code BGSHIP when you shop Bergdorf Goodman's online bag sale!!

And there's lots to choose from including a great range of Designer Clothing from a top line-up of designer labels including Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta and Alexander McQueen, Designer Handbags from Prada, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana and others, and racks of Designer Shoes from all of our favorites including Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Chioo, Christian Louboutin and oh so many others as well as jewelry and accessories.

From the Fendi Designer Handbag Collection I just adore the metallic shoulder bag shown in the picture above. Discounted down from $1260 to $844, this made in Italy, ultimate in craftmanship designer handbag features oversized buckles with signature logo prongs on the front strap. It's a classy handbag that would be a stunner with just about any outfit.

If someone asked me to describe what heaven looks like, Bergdorf Goodman would have to be my starting point. It's all there!

This offer expires at 11:59pm CT on December 9, 2007.