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.

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!

Sex and the City Rumors
Uploaded by tvguide

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.

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!!!

Exclusive Prada Designer Auction

You may remember back in July 2007, the elite Italian fashion house Prada began auctioning a number of its designer prototypes originally created for the catwalk of the Fall/Winter 2007 season. This Exclusive Prada Auction started with the auction of 3 items, a unique Prada designer dress with a faded green embossed bodice and voluminous wool silk radzmire skirt, a Prada designer coat made from quartz colored mohair treated with a fur effect and a pair of gorgeous and really chic Prada designer shoes, yellow and black patent high-heeled 'Maryjanes', truly one-of-a-kind items.

Well Prada recently started its Spring/Summer 08 auction with exciting designer prototypes from the spring 2008 collection. The first items on the bidding block were three pairs of couture pants but currently up for grabs is a Plum Buckskin Bag, an Antique Rose Boot and a Plum Buckskin Boot. So if you're a Prada girl then here's your chance to bag something truly exclusive!!! However, be warned this is a hot, hot auction! I tried several times last year to snag some of the stunning items being auctioned but each time I bid, there was someone else out there even keener that out bid me :(

Prada Designer Plum Buckskin Handbag

This super fabulous designer handbag, measuring 36cm by 26cm, is made of Plum colored buckskin that underwent a stunning ink jet printing process and was subsequently polished to create an extremely glossy surface. As well as a Gold Prada insignia, the bag features Gold plated hardware and a zipper closing. It's lined with nappa leather and has a zippered pocket and small buttoned pocket inside.

As you can see the Plumb Bucksin designer handbag is decorated in an imaginative and colorful print. A similar design is distributed in the Spring/Summer 2008 collection, but this Prada designer handbag is absolutely unique because it is the only version in existence in this color. At the time of writing Hollywood has the hots for this designer handbag having placed the highest bid of 3100 Euros and with some 4.5 days to go before the close of bidding on this item, one can easily see that this exclusive designer handbag will fetch a boatload. It's a real stunner!

Prada Designer Antique Rose Boot

Oh yes the Devil wears Prada! Well the pictures here say it all, don't they? The Prada Designer Antique Rose Boot is certainly a unique piece of Prada history. This exclusive designer prototype is made from antique rose colored buckskin that underwent an inject printing process and was subsequently treated to create its extremely glossy surface. Apparently the heel is hand painted and coated with transparent enamel.

You can easily see that the Antique Rose Boot is as decorative as and printed in a style very similar to the Plum Buckskin designer handbag. You'll definitely stand out in the crowd in these one-of-a-kind boots :) However if the 37 size fits you, would you wear them? At the time of writing the highest bid for the Antique Rose Boot is 1200 Euros, and with 4.5 days to go it will be interesting to see what this unique boot fetches.

Prada Designer Plum Buckskin Boot

Similar in style to the Antique Rose Boot but in a totally different print and color, the Plum Buckskin designer boot is another unique piece, exclusively produced for the auction. The boot is made of plum colored buckskin and printed with inkjet technology before being rubbed down to obtain to create its extremely glossy surface.

The ABS heel is hand painted and protected with a transparent topcoat enamel. The highest bid thus far is 1250 Euros so at the time of writing this post, of the first three items in this auction, the Plumb buckskin designer handbag is certainly way out in front in terms of the highest bid so far.

The auction for each designer item has a maximum duration of 7 days from the moment of the online placement of the auction for that item and when you visit the Prada site, you will see that the time remaining until the termination of the auction is constantly indicated by a counting down clock. The highest bidder for a given item will be the successful bidder/purchaser of that item. At any time you can track the bid history of each product through a graphic chart. The auction ends on April 29, 2008 and proceeds from the sales will benefit the San Raffaele Foundation, one of the most important Italian institutions concerned with medical research, clinical work and training.

There can be little doubt that these very unique Prada designer items are exclusive collectibles and it will be interesting to see what prices these once-in-a-lifetime designer pieces finally fetch. It will also be interesting to see what other Prada designer items will be auctioned after these items are finally sold although I have heard that we can expect some really chic Prada skirts. I'd love to hear from you if you manage to snag one of the covetable goodies.

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.

Great Valentine Gift Ideas!

Here are some great gift ideas for your Valentine to get you ;)

I found this chic equestrian-inspired hobo bag (Style #2781578) at Ralph Lauren. This designer handbag is crafted in the finest Italian calfskin with custom-made hardware and has been discounted down from $1,500 to a sale price of $499!! As you can see from the picture here, this medium hobo has a flap front with a single buckle detail and stirrup-shaped hardware that has the "Ralph Lauren" signature discreetly embossed at the edge. This designer handbag is available in either Black or Brown with Silver hardware.

If you like the bag then you've got a great reason to look at matching it with the Grear Calfskin Slingback. Made in Italy, these designer shoes are just super chic and gorgeous. Available in Bordeaux and Black, this stylish slingback has been discounted from $470 down to $159. The elegant slingback heel in luxuriously supple calfskin, has been crafted with a polished metal stirrup detail at the side for equestrian panache. And don't you just love the point-toe silhouette with adjustable buckled ankle strap.

For an alternative look you could consider the Carmen Calfskin Boot (Style #2779237) in Black Calf. This is a stylish equestrian boot in luxuriously supple calfskin, designed in an elegant round-toe silhouette with tall, sculpted shaft.

The side loop tabs are embellished with "RL"-engraved polished metal studs and a slender wraparound ankle strap features polished metal stirrup and buckle detail. This gorgeous Ralph Lauren boot is made in Italy and on sale now at $499, discounted down from its retail price of $1200.

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!!!

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.

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.

25% Off Storewide, Designer Fashion

I've raved on about StandardStyle.com sales before and here's another one. It's 25% for 25 Hours! Take 25% off on fashions STOREWIDE, and that's including sale items!! October 25th for 25 hours. 10/25 midnight - 10/26 1am (mountain time). Simply use promotional code 25promo at the checkout! This offer excludes Rock & Republic, Seven For All Mankind and Nice Collective and all orders prior to midnight 10/25 (moutain time).

As well as gorgeous designer clothing including casual classics and high end fashion from hot designer labels such as Marc Jacobs, Juicy Couture and Sass & Bide, at StandardStyle.com you'll find sought after designer denim from designer denim labels including True Religion, Ksubi and Habitual. So at 25% Off storewide this sale is worth a look, blink and you'll miss it!

30% Off Ralph Lauren Designer Fashion

Enjoy 30% OFF at Ralph Lauren stores and Ralph Lauren online through Thursday, October 11. Simply enter promotional code FALL2007 at checkout when shopping online or present this
e-mail to receive your discount in any Ralph Lauren store.

My picks: There are some gorgeous Ralph Lauren designer clothes including tees, skirts, dresses and jackets but I've gone for the Blue Label Rose Textured Camisole shown in the picture on the right. It's on sale at $69, discounted down from $198, well it is a Ralph Lauren. But take an additional 30% off before Thursday, October 11 and get this sexy number for $48.30! This crisp white cotton cami with its deep v-neckline is ever so feminine and sexy. Would look cute worn with a pair of jeans, cargo pants or even shorts.

I also like the Adalia Canvas Heels shown here on the left. Made in texture-woven canvas with luxurious vachetta leather piping, they feature two wide-crossed straps at the toe with delicate side cutouts and slim vachetta leather ankle straps with polished brass buckles. On Sale down from $450 to $160, grab these gorgeous classy peep-toe pumps for $112 with the additional 30% off discount offer.

Some of the items are pricey but being Ralph Lauren we are talking about well designed and quality fashion and with so many items on sale, plus the additional 30% discount on offer, it's a great opportunity to get into some class. Visit Ralph Lauren online and check out the available range.

Christian Louboutin Emily Designer Shoes

I dare say that they're not for everyone but I just love the look of the 'Emily' ankle shoe boots by Christian Louboutin. They are certainly unique. As seen on the runway, and available exclusively at Net-A-Porter, they're available in three colors, white, gray and black.

They're priced at $925! Wow a G for a pair of shoes, but they are by Christian Louboutin aren't they!! I love them in white with black patent leather-tips and faux button detailing on the outer side and a zip fastening on inner side. However, I'm not at all sure about the red soles. But they are just fab and so chic and would look really hot worn with black leggings and a belted sexy white dress shirt.

These gorgeous designer shoes are approximately 140mm high with a 30mm concealed platform. Yes you need to flip nearly a G but click on any of the images shown here to see the quality and detail in these gorgeous Christian Loubies. These exclusive designer shoes are available at Net-A-Porter, on a pre-order basis for delivery from November 2007 to January 2008.

10% OFF Entire Fall-Winter Collection

YOOX.com has just had a big shipment of new arrivals from the Fall-Winter Collection and has a limited offer of an EXTRA 10% OFF the entire Fall-Winter Collection and Free Standard Shipping on all your orders but only until Monday, September 24th.

There's a BIG range of designer clothing including labels such as D&G, Costume National, Ralph Lauren and Gold Hawk, designer jeans by Habitual, True Religion, Citizens of Humanity and Rock & Republic, designer handbags including Burberry, Chloe and Gucci, and designer shoes including Jimmy Choo, Prada, Diesel and Robert Cavalli. I adore the high-heeled Jimmy Choo sandals in fuchsia at $484 :( but gosh they're gorgeous!

After you've done your shopping, enter feel_good@yoox in the YOOX CODE space located on the first page of the shopping cart and click New Total to apply the discount.

Aloha Rag 60% OFF Fashion Sale

While browsing through some of my fave online fashion boutiques I stopped off at Aloha Rag and read:

SALE! We have moved our s/s'07 merchandise to our SALE PAGES and price them at 60% OFF! Our stock of these items are very limited and will be sold under our ALL SALES FINAL terms.

Shop our SALE PAGES while supplies last!

Aloha Rag offers the latest cutting-edge designer fashion and accessories from Europe and while already in this sale things are selling out fast with some sale items already having sold out, they still have a number items remaining on the sale page worth checking out, especially at these prices :) I just love the Chloe Maggie Bag discounted down from $1,500 to $600. Click on the picture on the right and you can see and almost smell the soft Italian leather used to make this classic and gorgeous designer handbag. With things at 60% off, as well as the designer handbags, make sure that you check out the full range on sale including designer clothes and designer jeans (Diesel, Ksubi, Cheap Monday and more) as well as designer shoes. Remember things are selling out fast so visit Aloha Rag sooner rather than later!

Spill the Beans for 30% Fashion Discount!

A few weeks back I posted about the 30% Off For 48 Hours @ Label360. This online fashion boutique carries a comprehensive selection of the hottest and latest fashion accessories at very competitive prices, ranging from the most difficult to find, most sought after handbags, to the perfect piece of jewelry, or the most tempting T-Shirts.

Well here's another chance at taking advantage of 30% off at Label360. Just take their 2 minute survey and you'll receive a coupon code for 30% OFF your next Label 360 order, and believe me the survey is simple! They just want to know a little bit about your online shopping experience so that they can improve their services.

And guess what? The 30% OFF is available on all items including sale items :) For example, currently, the gorgeous Skye White and Tan designer handbag by Gryson (see picture above), originally priced at $725 is on sale at $580. However, with your 30% discount it's yours for $406! This gorgeous designer handbag is made in Italy from Italian leather and features solid brass hardware with silver finish. It has braided handles and an adjustable buckled shoulder strap.

It is a lovely designer handbag but I have to say that I'm still hot on the "721" Patent Bag by CC Skye shown once again here in red, in the picture on the right. It's available in 4 different colors, red, green, chocolate and beige but I like it in red. Label360's price is $650 but with the 30% discount it's yours for $455, that's a $195 saving!!

Now I'm not sure how long this offer will last so check out this online fashion boutique and if you see something you really like then take their Customer Survey and get your 30% OFF coupon before you buy.

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 researc