Chic Alert

Aimed at women, teen and girls, the Chic Alert is about all things chic: Apparel, Clothing, Shoes, Handbags, Sexy & Hot Lingerie, Jewelry, Fragrances, Makeup, Cosmetics & even chic gadgets & other must-have products from all over the world! Designer Sales & Hot fashion sales, GWPs, reviews & much more!!




Friday, April 24, 2009

30% OFF Junk Food

Fashionistas! Here’s a quick Friday fashion sales roundup:

Since 1998, Junk Food has been creating some of Hollywood's most sought-after tees with a vintage feel. We just love their unique designs and easy-going appeal. Use code 30off at checkout today to take 30% OFF Junk Food at Envye designer boutique.

Junk Food | Hendrix Bold in Punch | Chic Deisgner Tees

Today is the last day to save an additional 20% online on already reduced items at Kate Spade!

Moms! This weekend only April 24-26 use code BABY at checkout to snag an additional 25% off baby sale styles at babyGap!

Spring dresses Pop-up sale at up to 80% OFF starts at 12pm today at the theoutnet.com

Bag 50% Off Walter and Woo by Staci Woo at Couture Candy.

Michelle Dress in Pool Blue | Woo | Chic | Women's Designer Clothing

Use code 20basic and get 20% Off Splendid Basics at Queen Bee!

Visit Kristinit and enter the code klovescustomers at checkout to get 20% off your entire order! Note: this 20% off is in addition to the already marked down sample price on the website! This offer expires April 15, 2009.

Get 30% OFF at Marks & Spencer's online exclusive sale (Clothing, Handbags). Enter code CAYGSALE at checkout.

Topshop sale launches today!

Topshop | Chic | Fashion | Clothing | Shoes | Women | Teens | Sale

This Weekend: 30%-40% Off Entire Store Savings. This offer is valid April 24, 2009 to April 26, 2009 at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH only. Not valid at Saks Fifth Avenue stores or saks.com.

This Saturday, April 25 Pink Mascara are holding a Gypsy05 Trunk Show in-store only! Here are thedetails.

Pink Mascara Trunk Show

Here's another online exclusive. You've got just 48 hours left to take advantage of the 50% to 75% OFF at the Charlotte Russe sale!

Charlotte Russe | Chic | Women's | Teen | Clothing Sale

Francesco Biasia Designer Handbags Sample Sale

Don't miss out on this Designer Sample Sale including the trendiest designer handbags and accessories. The Francesco Biasia Sample Sale ends today with 50 to 70% Off luxury handbags that are perfect for women who desire bold individual style. Fabulous and lush, this designer handbag line is made of Italian leather with serious attention to design and details.

Here are some examples of the Francesco Biasia handbags and pricing that you’ll find at this sample sale:

  • Savannah A96302 featured in Papaya and Country: Original retail price: $248, Sample sale price: $100
  • Lillian A96802 featured in Cosmo: Original retail price: $248, Sample sale price: $100
  • Allison A96102 featured in Orange: Original retail price: $548, Sample sale price: $200
  • Zoe A96705 featured in Black: Original retail price: $218, Sample sale price: $100
Francesco Biasia | Designer Handbags | Sample Sale

Francesco Biasia Showroom
320 5th Avenue, Suite 1100, NYC
(btw 32nd & 33rd St)

9.00am - 6.00pm

Cash Only

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INHABIT Designer Cotton Sale - Up to 70% Off!

Recessionistas, Inhabit, the unique and luxurious designer knitwear label that was recently featured in Lucky Magazine’s Style Spy section of their May ’09 issue, is on sale!!! This is a great designer sale at which you can save up to 70% on a range of classy, chic cotton essentials. Here’s a brief look at some of the pieces that you’ll find on sale.

INHABIT | Cotton Sale | Women's | Classy and Chic | Essential Cotton Cardigan 6064 - Essential Cotton Cardigan

This 100% cotton cardigan sweater is repeatedly one of our best-selling items. It has a high neckline, exposed seams, and works perfectly as layering piece. Pair it with an INHABIT tank for a complete sweater set. This cardigan is simple, stylish, and a complete essential.

INHABIT’s Essential Cotton Cardigan was priced at $178, but on sale now at just $58!!!

INHABIT | Cotton Sale | Women's | Classy and Chic | Wide Strap Cotton Tank 7910 - Wide Strap Cotton Tank

This 100% cotton tank is the newest addition to INHABIT’s Cotton Basics group. It features an extra long body and wide straps - the perfect bra-friendly tank! It can be worn with virtually anything and is another great layering piece that will easily become a staple in any fashionistas wardrobe. I love it’s slouchy fit.

Originally priced at $128, the Wide Strap Cotton Tank is on sale at just $38!!!

INHABIT | Cotton Sale | Women's | Classy and Chic | Cotton Long-sleeve V-neck Sweater 4419 - Cotton Long-sleeve V-neck

This v-neck sweater is 100% cotton and feels like second-skin on the body. The deep v-neckline is discreet, while the hems are unfinished. Like all of INHABIT’s cotton essential sweaters, exposed seams and extra long sleeves are featured. It’s classy, chic, and a great layering piece.

The classy, chic, Cotton Long-sleeve V-neck was originally priced at $158, but on sale at $48!!!

INHABIT | Cotton Sale | Women's | Classy and Chic | Cotton Long Sleeve Crew 4417 - Cotton Long Sleeve Crew

This sweater is 100% cotton and feels like second-skin on the body. A great layering piece, it features a discreet high crewneck, exposed seams, unfinished hems and extra long sleeves. The INHABIT cotton crewneck is simple, versatile, and completely essential.

Originally priced at $158, during this sale you can bag the Cotton Long Sleeve Crew at a sale price of just $48!!!

These cotton essentials are available in a range of different colors including Black, Lavender, Navy and White.

If you’re into layering then these classy and comfy Inhabit pieces will definitely allow you to layer with style, and versatility. Not just a celebrity favorite, Inhabit knitwear belongs in every girl's closet. Happy shopping, but do hurry as this designer sale ends Friday, April 24.

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Friday, April 17, 2009

Weekend Designer Fashion Sales

Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana Replay’s Rocker jean, $610

Finally, if you've got some spare bucks left over then you might want to head on over to the Beverly Center in Los Angeles and pick up a pair of Replay’s Rocker jean. I saw this jean being worn by Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana, on the May issue of Glamour magazine. They're priced at $610, oouch!

Miley Cyrus | Hannah Montana | Replays | Rocker Jean

Recessionistas! There are a number of sales including sample sales on over this weekend that might be of interest.

Estee Lauder Free Makeup Gift With Purchase

Pamper yourself-it's free. Get over $100 worth of products FREE with any $39.50 Estee Lauder purchase now at Nordstrom through May 3, 2009. Choose all of your FREE shades and moisturizer, too! Visit the Estee lauder counter at your nearest Nordstrom store to create your Estee Lauder gift.

Este Lauder | Makeup | Free Gift With Purchase

Revolve Up To 75% OFF Chic Designer Labels

SALE at REVOLVE: 30-75% off on Ella Moss, Theory, Splendid, Juicy, Free People, Diesel, Ed Hardy and MORE!

REVOLVE | Women's | Fashion | Chic Clothing | Designer Sale

20% OFF Gret New Spring Fashions at Banana Republic

Use promo code SPRING at checkout and get 20% OFF $100 spend or more at Banana Republic online now through April 26, 2009 at 11:59 PM ET. Great separates and also check out the Black Suit and the Cotton Sheath Dress, a great look for work!!!

Ruffle-neck blouse and pencil skirt | Banana Republic | Women's | Fashion | Chic Clothing | Sale Pinstitched blazer and shirtdress | Banana Republic | Women's | Fashion | Chic Clothing | Sale

Get 15% OFF Chic Fashion Clothing

Take 15% OFF your entire purchase at deLiA's using code 15NOW at checkout. This offer ends April 20, 2009.

dELiAs | Fashion | Chic Clothing | Women, Teen and Girls

Save 20% on Juicy Couture

Juicy Couture Weekend Sale at Pink Mascara! Save 20% Off Your Favorites through Sunday at Midnight PST.

Pink Mascara | Juicy Couture | Chic Clothing | Fashion Sale

Get 30% Off this Weekend at PierceandParker.com

Here's a great opportunity to update your spring look with the latest arrivals from Michael Stars, Envi, Liquid, Three Dots and Linea Pelle belts and handbags.

Ruffle Tank Top | Michael Stars | Women's | Chic Clothing | Designer SaleGet 30% off all orders $100 or more this weekend only, through Sunday April 19 at PierceandParker.com.

Pierce & Parker is a fashion boutique located in the upscale shopping area on Augusta Rd, in Greenville, SC.

I do like the Michael Stars line of chic designer tees including the Ruffle Tank shown here on the left. Available in Canary (Yellow), White and Sprinkle (Pink), the Michael Stars Ruffle Tank is on sale at $35.

The Michael Stars fashion designer label includes wardrobe essential tees, dresses, maternity and cashmere in the largest assortment of fashionable styles and colors.

Sample Sale with 40-70% off Designer Fashions

Fifth On Main, a new online fashion boutique targeting the contemporary womenswear market, is launching late Spring 2009. This weekend, Fifth On Main is holding an exclusive pre-launch Fall/Winter and Resort Sample Sale plus Spring Preview Sale in its New York pop-up store.

This is a great opportunity to bag designer fashions including Fall/Winter, Resort and select Spring apparel and accessories at 40% - 60% off retail prices. You can choose from must-have designers including Abaete, TIBI, Carmen Marc Valvo, Mint by Jodi Arnold, Catherine Malandrino, Chaiken and more! With a vast array of looks at $150 - $300 (down from $300 - $900+), Fifth On Main has everything a savvy fashionista needs to fit a range of occasions, from a casual lunch to an upscale gala.

Here are some of the pieces that you will be able to purchase at Fifth On Main’s very first designer sample sale:

  • Alvin Valley, Natassia Dress, Regular price $280 Sample Sale Price $160
  • Abaete, Iris Dress, Dramatic pleating an exposed zipper accent make this style cool and refreshing. Regular price $540 Sample Sale Price $325
  • Cynthia Steffe, Ponte Knit Wide Leg Pant, Regular price $225 Sample Sale Price $150
  • Robert Rodriguez, Spanish Rose Dress, Regular price $510 Sample Sale Price $300
  • Yoana Baraschi, Left Bank Dress, Regular price $498 Sample Sale Price $250
Alvin Valley | Natassia Dress | Fifth On Main | Women's | Chic Clothing | Designer Sample Sale Abaete | Iris Dress | Fifth On Main | Women's | Chic Clothing | Designer Sample Sale Cynthia Steffe | Ponte Knit Wide Leg Pant | Fifth On Main | Women's | Chic Clothing | Designer Sample Sale
Robert Rodriguez | Spanish Rose Dress | Fifth On Main | Women's | Chic Clothing | Designer Sample Sale Yoana Baraschi | Left Bank Dress | Fifth On Main | Women's | Chic Clothing | Designer Sample Sale

What: Fifth On Main Designer sample Sale.

Designers:  Abaete, Alvin Valley, Brian Reyes, Badgley Mischka, TIBI, Twelfth Street, Carmen Marc Valvo, Catherine Malandrino, Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor, Mint by Jodi Arnold, Theory, Chaiken and more!

The goods:  40% - 60% off retail prices

Even more goods: RSVP to lauren@rich-pr.com and receive an additional 10% off your total purchase!

Where:  109 Spring Street, between Greene & Mercer
              Soho, New York

When:  Friday, April 17th  10am – 8pm
            Saturday, April 18th  10am – 7pm
            Sunday, April 19th  10am - 7pm

Weekend Special! Get Extra 15% off this Spring Summer Designer Collection

Get an extra 15% Off this weekend on the Spring-Summer Collection of women's exclusive items of Italian and international designers at YOOX.com. This offer ends April 19th 23:59 EST. At YOOX.COM you can shop for special selections and hard-to-find items from over 500 top fashion designers, including Armani, Costume National, Emilio Pucci, Marc Jacobs and many more.

There's a massive collection from Marc Jacobs and I'm hot for this chic Chenille top from the Marc by Marc Jacobs YOOX.com Spring Summer Collection, priced at $165.00

Chenille Top | Marc by Marc Jacobs | YOOX.com Spring Summer | Women's | Chic Clothing | Designer Collection

Doorbuster - 40% OFF All Shoes

Doorbuster - 40% off ALL men's and women's Shoes until noon on Saturday, April 18, at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH only. Not valid at Saks Fifth Avenue stores or saks.com.

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH | Doorbuster | Men's and Women's | Shoe Sale

More Chic Fashion Sales to Think About

Visit Famous Fashions and grab yourself a celebrity fashion for Spring from a big selection of designer clothing (Black Halo, Christopher Deane, Rachel Pally and more) and Designer jeans as well as designer handbags, jewelry and accessories and save an extra 25% of your total purchase. Use coupon code SPRING25 at checkout. This offer expires Monday April 20, 2009 at 12:00 midnight PST.

Visit Couture candy and Get 50% Off Signorelli Tees, True Religion and 7 for All Mankind jeans, Antoinette Lee Designs, Carla Mancini and Possé New York handbags.

Use promo code VM20 and take 20% Off on all VeronicaM's beautiful, feminine line of clothing at National Jean Company all Weekend plus Always Free Shipping!

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Thursday, April 02, 2009

Britain's TopShop and Kate Moss Hit New York

In the midst of a global economic downturn, British high-street, chic fashion retail chain, Topshop has opened its first US store on Broadway and Broome in SoHo. This New York City flagship Topshop boutique will open to the public for business tomorrow at 11am.

TopShop | Chic | Womens | Fashion | Clothing | New York | British High Street | Retailer | Shoes | Teens

The store will introduce a world of chic clothes as far as the eye can see including the new Spring Summer 09 (ss09) Kate Moss collection, exclusive to Topshop.

Suede Pattern Dress | Kate Moss | TopShop | Chic | Designer | Women's | Fashion | Clothing | New York

TIME reports that Topshop's menswear label, Topman, will be housed in the basement level of the Manhattan store, while the latest women's trends will be featured on the ground floor. You'll find the Kate Moss collection on the second floor together with Topshop's denim brand, MOTO, as well as collaborations with British fashion designers like Jonathan Saunders, Marios Schwab and Preen. The third floor will house shoes, accessories and lingerie.

Safari Playsuit in Khaki | Kate Moss | TopShop | Chic | Designer | Women's | Fashion | Clothing | New York

And for those who can't make it to the store, Topshop is offering free shipping on all online orders until April 9th, and while supplies last, a copy of its in-store magazine!

Liberty Poppy Bandeay Dress | Kate Moss | TopShop | Chic | Designer | Women's | Fashion | Clothing | New York

The images shown here are from the Kate Moss chic clothing collection exclusively available at Topshop. The first image shown above is the Kate Moss suede shift dress with cutout pattern in black leather (£120). Next you see Kate Moss' chic Bandeau playsuit with belt at waist in safari print (£50). The third image above shows Kate Moss' 50s bandeau poppy Liberty print dress with pleated detail at front neckline (£65). The denim playsuit with wing-imprinted jacket is a must-have. It's super chic and hot, and I just love chic clothing!!! Finally, from the Limited Edition Kate Moss ss09 Topshop collection, the image below shows the 100% silk Mini diamante and embroidered mini dress in Beige (£250). I love it!

Diamante Min Dress | Kate Moss | TopShop | Chic | Designer | Women's | Fashion | Clothing | New York

Great clothes at a good prices will definitely be of interest to any recessionista so let the fenzy begin! Will you be visiting TopShop at 478 Broadway in Soho, Broome Street?

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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Great Deals on Great Basic Fashions

Here's a new shopping boutique that is definitely worth a look at and, as part of its grand opening, this online fashion store has a grand opening special. So here's the deal!

AmericasBasics was founded in 2008 in Brooklyn, NY to give girls a place to find affordable and hip women's basics online and for their grand opening you can purchase a selection of cute fashionable basics at virtually wholesale prices. For example, with the Bella Wholesale offer you get 4 perfect basic tank tops for just $20!!! The Bella top comes with built in bra and satin trim and is perfect for layering! Made of a soft cotton blend, which makes for a very comfortable flattering look, this tank top is cut long and is available in various colors including Black, Red and Lilac.

Everyone loves girls in tank tops and when you consider that the list price for the Bella tank is $18.00 each, this AmericasBasics offer of 4/$20 is a great bargain and a great opportunity to upgrade your basics' wardrobe!

Bella Tank Top | Americas Basics | Affordable | Hip | Women's | Basics | Fashion | Online

You can get the same 4 for $20 deal on this flirty long tank top with satin trim. The Amber long tank shown in the image below, can easily double as a dress and has a true to size fit. It will flatter any shape. Once again the Amber long tank can be used for layering or worn alone.

Amber Long Tank Top | Americas Basics | Affordable | Hip | Women's | Basics | Fashion | Online

There are a number of other great fashion deals on offer during this grand opening such as the 4 for $30 offer on the Connie rib tank tunic dress. Available in Black, Brown, White and Teal, this fab tank tunic dress is a must-have for any fashion forward wardrobe.

Connie rib tank tunic dress | Americas Basics | Affordable | Hip | Women's | Basics | Fashion | Online

As well as tees, tanks and dresses, the AmericasBasics collection includes blouses, polo shirts, hoodies, bottoms, leggings and even clubbing clothes. They are one of a kind and come in different styles and colors to fit your mood. Cute and sexy, trendy and appealing are just some of the words to describe the AmericasBasics collection.

If you're looking for inexpensive and hip women's basics, then AmericasBasics is definitely a good starting place.

Americas Basics | Affordable | Hip | Women's | Basics | Fashion | Online

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Friday, October 24, 2008

Topshop.com Mid Season Fashion Sale

Cheap chic shopping at its best!

Topshop.com has just begun its mid season fashion sale giving the perfect excuse for a guilt-free online shopping splurge, with up to 50% off some of this season's hottest fashion styles so there's never been a more perfect time to get your hands on some gorgeous pieces.

Topshop | British High Street | Fashion | Retailer | Clothing | Shoes | Women | Teens

There are some stylish steals including pretty dresses that can be layered with winter woollies for a daytime feel, or dressed up with a great pair of heels for evening chic!

Rich Sling Back Sandal in Magenta| Topshop | British High Street | Fashion | Retailer | Clothing | Shoes | Women | TeensI love the Rich Sling Back Sandal in Magenta (Item code: 32R13TMAG) as shown here on the right. Originally priced at £45.00 but on sale now at £25.00!!

The striped skinny trousers pictured below (Item code: 60R02TMUL), originally priced at £45.00 but on sale now at £25.00 are also super chic!!

The Topshop.com mid season fashion sale is worth a look.

Striped Skinny Trousers | Topshop | British High Street | Fashion | Retailer | Clothing | Shoes | Women | Teens

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Friday, September 26, 2008

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

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

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

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

Boucle cowlneck sweater | Victoria's Secret | Women's | Clothing | Sale

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

Bouclé henley sweater | Victoria's Secret | Women's | Clothing | Sale

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

Merino wool puff-sleeve turtleneck sweater | Victoria's Secret | Women's | Clothing | Sale

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

Halter Bra Top dress | Victoria's Secret | Women's | Clothing | Sale

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

Crochet trim dress | Victoria's Secret | Women's | Clothing | Sale

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

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Friday, August 22, 2008

‘Sizing up’ Your Fashion Sense

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

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

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

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

The Quiet Fashion Revolution!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City Chic | Plus Size | Model | Competition 

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

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

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

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

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Cynthia Rowley Designer Sample Sale

Cynthia Rowley Gold brocade dressDesigner sample sale shopping is a way of life for most New Yorkers in the know. How else do you think they can afford to dress so stylishly and well?

Just ask any New York fashionista and she'll explain that some of the most amazing designer fashion bargains are uncovered at sample sales, designer clothes at prices anyone can afford!!

And now at this sample sale, Savvy Designer Sample Sales brings you classic Cynthia Rowley fashions direct to you at prices, which are at wholesale and even below wholesale. Certainly at prices that are far better than what you would find in an outlet store.

Starting at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 22 to 12 midnight on Friday, April 25 Savvy Designer Sample Sales NYC is hosting a sample sale of some gorgeous Cynthia Rowley designer pieces.

Cynthia Rowley fashions are a fave of many celebs including Hillary Duff, Eva Longoria and Paris Hilton, and now with this great online designer sample sale you get the chance to snag a Cynthia Rowley sample or two at significantly reduced prices.

For example, the Gold brocade dress shown in the picture above and having pretty slightly puff sleeves accented with a single ruffle down the middle which regularly retails for $440 is yours for just $120 during this designer fashion sale. Now that's a massive almost 73% savings!!!

Cynthia Rowley Black brocade double-breasted jacket The Cynthia Rowley Black brocade double-breasted jacket shown here in the picture on the left regularly retails for $572 but you'll pay just $156 during this online designer fashion sale.

There are other great buys like only paying $129 for the Cynthia Rowley long cotton black and white crisscross dress with pink banded empire waist which regularly retails for $473 or just $184 for the throwback skirt from the 50's which regularly retails for $308.

This Cynthia Rowley piece is perfect for those upcoming summer days and weekends. The shimmery lilac tank dress with racer back and tie at left shoulder which regularly retails for $308 but on sale at just $84 is also worth a look.

Visit Savvy Designer Sample Sales NYC online now to snag some gorgeous Cynthia Rowley pieces now.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Fashion Deals Roundup!

Banana Republic Kensington lady bag

Spring Sale at Banana Republic: Get in early and save Up To 40% Off both online and in-store plus Free shipping when you spend $125 or more. Use promo code BRSHIPSALE. This offer ends 11:59 PM (ET), March 23, 2008.

Enjoy an additional 20% on all final sale items including tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets, outerwear, and swimwear at J.Crew. This offer is valid through 9:59pm ET on Saturday, March 22, 2008 and applies to online orders only.

J.Crew | Women's | Fashion | Clothing | Shoes | Handbags | Jewelry

Aussie fashionistas! Snap up 25% Off selected full price open toe and flat shoes at Mollini. Dress it up or down, play it casual or cool, Mollini has it covered! This offer ends on March 26, 2008.

Mollini | Women's | Fashion | Shoes | Handbags

Today only, in celebration of SPRING enjoy FREE SHIPPING on anything you wish! Wait, it gets better...everything at Wilsons Leather is at an additional 25% off! Just enter code 3025 at check-out. This offer ends on March 23, 2008.

Miss Selfridge Mid-Season Sale The Miss Selfridge mid-season sale has begun! With many gorgeous dresses, tops, bottoms. shoes and much more reduced, you cam snap up a new outfit or two for much less than usual! Check out the Miss Selfridge sale items at and get free standard delivery when you spend £60.

Enjoy savings of 30% OFF Full-Price Items at Ralph Lauren through 11:59pm PT on Friday, March 28. Use code RLSP2008 at checkout.

Spend more and receive more both online at and in Kate Spade stores March 19 to 24. Simply use code SPRING08 at checkout and get $40 Off your entire purchase when you spend $200 or more, get $80 Off your Metalicus Linear Long Sleeve Dressentire purchase when you spend $300 or more, and get $120 Off your entire purchase when you spend $400 or more!!!

Get Up to 30% off selected Winter 08 styles including the Linear Long Sleeve Dress (as shown), the Sports Chic 1/2 Sleeve Top, the Labyrinth Cami and Slip Dress, and the Space Odyssey Tank at all Metalicus stores.

Ready for color, texture, new designs and new lines?  Time to put some spring in your summer step! Use promo code kzp320 now through Sunday, March 23, 2008 to get 20% off your entire order at the Hippy Chix Shop.

Onlineshoes.com Anniversary Sale

Now in its 12th year, the Anniversary Sale at Onlineshoes.com continues through March 24th! This is the last week for the year's best deals, with great buys all around. From the newest spring styles to reliable favorites, Onlineshoes.com is making more mark-downs and deeper discounts. Take advantage of the celebration and save up to 40% during this Anniversary Sale.

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