Sunset Plaza, Designer Fashion Tent Sale

Fashionistas!!! This weekend, February 6th-8th, 2009, Sunset Plaza, the exclusive and chic strip of shopping boutiques in west Hollywood, Los Angeles is hosting its third annual Tent Sale with lots of designer clothing and designer shoes as well as designer handbags at up to 80% off!!!. This designer sale starts with a VIP Private Preview from 5PM to 8PM on February 6, by RSVP only on +310 494 0357 and is followed by two BIG days of open to the public sales from 10AM to 6PM on Saturday, February 7 and from 12PM to 5PM on Sunday, February 8 or till it’s all gone!!!

Stores participating in the Sunset Plaza Tent Sale include Badgley Mischka, BCBG, Catherine Malandrino, Just Cavalli, Leona Edmiston, Nicole, Nicole Miller, the children's boutique Sunset Kids and Traffic, just to name a few. Now to give you some idea here's what you can expect to find during this designer sale:

Leona Edmiston, a fave of mine, will be featuring designer dresses reduced from $340 to $60, heels from $335 to $99 and handbags from $165 - $65. I can't wait!!! I've got my eyes on the Leona Edmiston 'Hannah' halter with pleated Marilyn skirt shown in the picture above and immediately below. This gorgeous outfit was originally priced at $430 and will be on sale at $125.

Catherine Malandrino dress was $450 now $125. Shoes were $500 now $230. Prices on everything will be a massive 70% off.

Traffic will have jeans starting at $50 and dresses that were $800 for $400.

Just Cavalli jeans that were $350+ are now $100. Prices will be a crazy 70-80% off.

Other great sales from Nicole Miller that you can find at the Tent Sale include all short dresses on sale at $75, all long dresses at $100, all separates at $50, all shoes $35-$50 and all jewelry $10-$50!!!! The Nicole Miller “Sunburst Lame Dress” shown in the image above is another piece worth looking out for. This stunner, originally priced at $825, will be on sale at just $75, whipppeeee!!!!

The Sunset Plaza Tent Sale will be one hot designer fashion event! So join all the beautiful people along this fashionable shopping strip this weekend and grab an exclusive designer bargain.

Free Parking: 8600 block of Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA. 90069. The tent for this designer sale is located in south parking lot next to Chin Chin Restaurant, where by the way you can get a good meal at a very reasonable tab. Fashionistas!!! I hope enjoy the Sunset Plaza Tent Sale!!

Fashion Designer Emilia Wickstead

Recently, London based Abby Hastings attended a fashion show in London’s West End premiering Emilia Wickstead’s to die for summer 08’ collection. Abby spoke highly about this collection and so I invited her to talk about this talented Vogue-featured fashion designer whom she met.

If you are looking for the latest affordable and wearable couture then look no further. I recently had the pleasure of attending a fashion show premiering Emilia Wickstead’s to die for summer 08’ collection show cased in London’s West End. This collection beautifully illustrates this fashion designer's ability to create sophisticated and versatile everyday classics as well as key luxury pieces including flirty day dresses, versatile separates and sexy cocktail/evening dresses.

Fashion designer Emilia Wickstead is newly established in London after building up a loyal client base at her home town in New Zealand, her second home Milan and then New York where she spent some time working for a number of renowned fashion designers including Giorgio Armani, Luella, Proenza Schouler and Narciso Rodriquez. Now based in London, Emilia is focusing on her own designer label and is quickly becoming one of London’s rising stars. She has already emerged as the talented designer she is in Vogue and Tatler UK.

Emilia Wickstead has a solid background in the world of fashion, growing up with her mother as a fashion designer and later moving to Milan as a teen then going on to graduate in fashion design at Central St. Martin’s College. She found her calling early in life but her flair is not the type that can be learned, her pieces are classic and elegant with her signature edge of pleats and polished silhouettes which carry through the entire collection. These are the feminine ready to wear pieces that you have been looking for!

I like the timeless sophistication of her white Sarah Trench Sleeveless belted coat/dress with high collar and pleated back reflecting a 1920’s feel and the full skirted dress with feature back pleating and optional waist belt in navy blue royal silk; the luxury Italian fabric is voluminous and the length means it’s perfect for the evening.

I met with Emilia myself for a fitting and to discuss her label. All of her designs are fashioned from the most luxurious fabrics sourced from Italian mills and garments can be custom made according to your size and preference at a very competitive price; the average custom fit dress price being around £290. This is reasonable and even affordable for such high-quality tailoring. As you can see from the pieces pictured here, Emilia’s style is sophisticated, chic and elegant, and her creations are guaranteed to turn heads and make a big impact.

This dress is also shown in pale blue raw silk resembling linen for a pretty daytime look.

Emilia Wickstead provides her clients with a made-to-measure service with the opportunity for customers to choose not only their own color but also the fabrics. Her private showroom is located in the incredibly fashionable Chelsea area where you can view her entire range by appointment. She still runs consultations in New Zealand every 6 months by invitation only and New York and Milan by private appointment.

I am now looking forward to seeing her up coming Autumn/Winter collection and believe that the fashion world will be hearing a lot more about this talented fashion designer, so stay tuned. For more information please visit her website at Emilia Wickstead.

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!

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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 Clearance Fashion Sale!

Here's another Fashion Clearance Sale where you can find some great pieces to fill your wardrobe. But I'm not talking about just any pieces!! In this sale you'll find sought after designer denim from designer denim labels including Citizens of Humanity, Paige Premium Denim and True Religion, as well as gorgeous designer clothing ranging from casual classics to high end fashion from hot designer labels including 3.1 Phillip Lim, Tracy Reese, Nanette Lepore and a favorite of most of us, Marc Jacobs.

And the good news is that in this Designer Clearance Fashion Sale you get an Additional 20% OFF All Sale Items including 300 new markdowns! So that's an additional 20% on the already 30-70% OFF sale items!! Simply use promo code fallsale to save! This offer at StandardStyle.com ends at midnight (mountain time) on Monday October 22, 2007.

My picks: Well!!! The creamy Casey Silk Blouse by Marc Jacobs is cute for both casual, over a pair of jeans, and more dressy occasions. With short puffed sleeves, button front closure, unique ruffle accent in front and vertical pinstriping throughout this Marc Jacobs number is a must look. Originally priced at $235.00 and on sale at $117.50, grab this designer blouse by the iconic fashion designer, Marc Jacobs at $94 with the additional 20% discount!

Now at $135.20 or 60% off its original $338 price, the short, white Santeen tailored jacket also by Marc Jacobs is also a great piece for both casual and formal looks as is the blue seersucker blazer (see picture on the right) by Rag & Bone, yours for $132, a saving of 60% on its original $330 price tag!.

I could quite easily go on :) However, if I have to choose one item it would be the silk Ballerina Slip Dress by Tracy Reese shown in the first picture above. It's knee length and has spaghetti straps, a v-neckline, full skirt with bubble hem and detailed pleating throughout. Grab this designer dress during this sale for just $157.76 or 68% off its original $493.00 price!

Remember, this sale ends on Monday October 22, 2007 but as this is a clearance designer sale, don't leave your run too late else you'll definitely miss out! Visit at StandardStyle.com now to get the best pieces.

Sydney Designer Fashion and Denim Sale

Sydney fashionistas, this massive designer warehouse sale filled with top designer fashion and designer denim samples and excess stock is for you!

Yes the Seventh Avenue Market is back but this time bigger and better! Filled with top Australian and International fashion and denim labels for guys and chics with everything up for grabs at bargain basement prices of up to 90% off retail!!

Seventh Avenue Market is on for three days starting tomorrow Friday 12th October with sass & bide, Cheap Monday, Stephanie Conley and many more top fashion designer and designer denim fashions up for grabs.

If you're passionate about designer fashion, then you'll love the Seventh Avenue Market as all items on sale come direct from each designer and straight from the retail floor. So you're guaranteed to see the very best fashion pieces at the very best prices.

Warehouse Sale Details:

When:

Friday 12th October (11am - 8pm)
Saturday 13th October (10am - 5pm)
Sunday 14th October  (10am - 5pm)

Where:

Australian Technology Park
Bay 10 Locomotive Workshop
Henderson Road Redfern NSW
(enter off Garden St)

Payment:

Cash, Eftpos and major credit cards accepted.

P.S. Register for early access.

Brisbane Designer Fashion and Denim Sale

It's on again in Brisbane. The Seventh Avenue Market, a massive designer warehouse sale filled with top fashion and denim designer excess stock and samples for guys and chics up for grabs with everything at bargain basement prices, about 50% to 90% off retail!!

Seventh Avenue Market is on for four days starting tomorrow 4th October with top fashion designer labels including sass & bide, Manning Cartell, Shakuhachi and many more up for grabs.

If you're passionate about designer fashion, then you'll love the Seventh Avenue Market event. All of the items come direct from each designer, and straight from the retail floor, so you're guaranteed to see the very best fashion pieces at fabulous prices.

Warehouse Sale Details

When:

Thursday 4th October (4pm - 9pm, RSVP to attend the preview before the sale opens to the public)
Friday 5th October (11am - 8pm)
Saturday 6th October (10am - 5pm)
Sunday 7th October  (10am - 5pm)

Where:

Brisbane City Hall Level 2, Ithaca Auditorium (enter off Anne St) KING GEORGE SQUARE, BRISBANE 4000

Payment:

Cash, Eftpos and major credit cards accepted.

25% OFF CoutureCandy!!

 Fashionistas don't miss this one!! If you go to the online fashion boutique CoutureCandy.com you will see that if you're a first time CoutureCandy purchaser you can get 10% off your first item using coupon code FIRSTTIME. But what if you're not a first time CoutureCandy purchaser and how can you get 25% off?

Well one of my fave online shopping boutiques is GoClothing.com which often has great deals, especially on designer jeans such as 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity and Paige Denim. Well I just visited GoClothing.com only to find that I was redirected to CoutureCandy and low-and-behold I saw not a 10% OFF but a 25% OFF deal :) So if you use the right link you can get 25% OFF at CoutureCandy irrespective of whether you are a first time CoutureCandy purchaser or not. Now how good is that?

Now why is this, you may well ask. Well I did some quick research and found that CoutureCandy purchased GoClothing.com on August 8, 2007 and as part of that deal it is offering GoClothing.com customers 25% OFF. Whipee!!! 

CoutureCandy has an awesome list of designer lines including a range of the hottest high-end fashion designers as well as famous brands. There's a big range of designer clothing including designer brands such as Ella Moss, Gold Hawk and Harkham, designer denim including 7 For All Mankind. True Religion, Citizens of Humanity and more, some designer shoes and designer handbags by Aaneta, Antoinette Lee, Carla Mancini and Dutchy Handbags as well as designer jewelry.

My pick: Well with a 25% OFF deal you can go into a shopping frenzy, and believe me there's heaps of stuff that I like. I wanted to find something unique and feminine and I think the Peace of Us Bubble Dress with Satin Contrast in Grey shown in the pictures above fits the bill nicely. It's a classic dress that is too feminine to pass up. The shirred puff sleeves add a vintage, feminine element to the frock that is complimented by the bow tie at the v-neck. The sleeves and neckline are lined in contrast satin trim that adds a noticeable difference in texture. The removable gold dove pin on the bust adds a peaceful element. The banded elastic hem makes the bottom of the dress "bubble" for a fun, flirty look that is classic and chic. Priced at only $106, with the 25% discount knocks this designer dress down to $79.50! I have to say that I also like the Peace of Us Tie Back Bubble Dress in Ink Spill shown here. Priced at $128 but knock down to $96 with that 25% discount :)

Peace of Us is a fave of Britney Spears and Reese Witherspoon and it's no wonder why when you check out the range. This innovative new Los Angeles-based designer utilizes "vintage funk" styles to unite modern trends with classic cuts.

Check out the 25% OFF on designer apparel at CoutureCandy and also check out the line of designer denim, and designer shoes as well as designer handbags and jewelry. But don't leave your run too late on this as I doubt very much that it will last for too long.

London Fashion Weekend 2007

On September 26th-30th, London Fashion Weekend 2007 takes place outside the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD.

This year's London Fashion Weekend is sponsored by Grazia, Britain's first weekly glossy.

Tickets for entry to the show range from £10 to £15.50 (plus booking fee) and can be ordered from seetickets.com.

You will need to make sure you pre-order your tickets and arrive early as the tickets are valid for only one of several sessions per day and there are always queues to get in and out of the venue.

Traveling to the London Fashion Weekend couldn't be easier.  I would take the tube to Gloucester Road and walk the few 100 yards down Cromwell Road.  South Kensington Station is closer, but is usually a lot busier.

In association with Mencap, the UK's leading learning disability charity, why not have yourself treated like a VIP and help a worthy cause at the same time. For £25 you can buy a Gold Ticket that gives you free entry, a glass of champagne and a goody bag (worth over £25 which more than pays for the price of the ticket!).

If you really want to get the full VIP treatment, for £70 you can purchase a platinum ticket.  This will include a private viewing of the London Fashion Weekend prior to the actual opening along with a champagne reception and complimentary bag of goodies.

For more information about Gold and Platinum tickets, email Kate on kate.tintner@mencap.org.uk

This year at the London Fashion Weekend, there is more than ever to entertain you so make sure you give yourself a full day, (in fact you are probably going to need to spend a few days to visit everything).

 

Here is just a sample of what's on at this year's event.

Entertainment
THE CATWALK featuring the winner of Britain's Next Top Model (Tickets cannot be bought in advance)
Grazia Preview Evening
An Evening in Association with Mencap
The Chambord Bar
The Ferrarelle Water Bar
The Campari Red Room
Canon We Speak Image. Matthew Williamson

Plenty to Eat
The Skinny Cow Bar
The Topshop Café
The Restaurant
NewTree Essential Belgian Chocolate Bar

Pamper Time
Lavazza Espresso Experience
Relax at The Euphoria Boutique and learn about fragrance layering
The La Senza Bra-fitting Lounge
Philips Personal Shopper Service
Fashionista Flowerlab
Exclusive Cotton Campaign T-shirts designed by Luella Bartley, Betty Jackson and Christian Lacroix

Even more Pampering...
Rococo Nail Bar
Elizabeth Arden Masterclass Studio
Update your look with an Elizabeth Arden makeover
Inspire your style with Toni & Guy

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So remember to book early to avoid missing out on the biggest Designer Fashion event in London this year.  Watch out for the Chic Alert's reviews of some of the top fashion designers appearing at this year's show.
More information can be found at the London Fashion Weekend Website.

65% Off at Bergdorf Goodman

Save as much as 65% off original prices plus free shipping at Bergdorf Goodman online and in store on women's designer clothing including great collections from a top line of designers such as Armani Collezioni, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Chloe, Derek Lam, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Jean Paul Gaultier, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, Vera Wang and more, designer shoes by Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Prada and others, gorgeous designer handbags by Chloe, Marc Jacobs and more as well as jewelry and accessories.

The items are of the highest quality as you would expect at Bergdorf Goodman and there are some heavily discounted items in the sale like the Michael Kors Shantung Strapless Dress shown in the image above. This designer dress, made in Italy, from camel silk shantung with black floral print, features a strapless sweetheart neckline with boned bodice and slim skirt. The dress has been discounted down from $1,395 to $698. I also like the Python-Print Strapless Dress by Michael Kors shown in the picture on the right. This designer dress, made in Italy, has a strapless sweetheart neckline and boned bodice, and a slim skirt with front ruche detail. This gorgeous outfit is discounted down from $1,195 to $598.