Now that summer is officially here (hooray!) that means sunny days--and proper UV protection. And not just sunscreen; a year-round essential that is especially important right now is a pair of versatile and super-stylish sunglasses.
Check out our roundup of the 15 best sunglasses you'll find anywhere--and every pair is under $100. Whether you want to experiment with a leopard print or you prefer a more classic, Jackie O option, we've found something in every style.
2. Find out where to buy January Jones' sultry white dress, Rachel Bilson's perfectly slouchy boyfriend jeans, and Beyonce's edgy military jacket--we tracked down their shopping sources.
3. With all the excitement over Sex and the City 2
this week, we couldn't help but reminisce about our all-time favorite looks from the series (and a few new movie standouts).
My dermatologist Fredric Brandt can really keep a secret (don't even ask about Madonna or any of his other famous reported-to-be-clients--he will say nothing). But he otherwise can and will say anything. At my appointment in his Miami office, he threw up his hands and shrieked, "OH MY GOD, what happened to your skin?!"
My hands flew to my face. Had I broken out? Turned purple?
"Wait--oh, thank goodness, it's just your hair," he said. "Did you go to a new colorist?"
This week, J.Crew opened its first bridal boutique, at 769 Madison Avenue, and it is absolutely dreamy. The space is based on a French salon layout, and every nook and cranny has something special to offer. From the store's exclusive offerings, like sumptuous hand-beaded evening gowns, flirty cocktail dresses made from the finest duchesse satin, and lingerie, to the one-of-a-kind Lulu Frost necklaces and exquisitely crafted Leah C. couture headpieces, the location is jam-packed with lovely treasures.
And it is not just the stock that makes the store so chic. A walk downstairs from the main floor reveals the by-appointment-only showroom that houses the full bridal and bridesmaid collections. Parties can book one of the four private suites located on the floor, each containing two fitting rooms, so they can make decisions as an individual sales specialist pours them champagne. Some of the additional services the store provides include personal shopping to help with wedding-related events, like your rehearsal dinner and your honeymoon, and recommendations to help NYC brides find cakes, flowers, and wedding planners.
Basically, the boutique is a top-notch one-stop-shop for everything bridal. To book an appointment, call 212-824-2500.Read More
I love Memorial Day weekend. I still get as excited about the extra day off as I did when I was little and the extra day off from school had infinite possibilities: Road trips! Beach parties! BBQs! Pastoral picnics with apple pie!
The holiday, which marks the beginning of summer, is also an excuse to
add a few pieces to my closet. Keeping with the all-American feel,
I tend to gravitate towards vintagey classics and hits of red and navy
(but no flag tees, promise!). Click through for four of my favorite looks.
Why does shopping for a swimsuit have to be SO difficult? During my search, I came across a bandeau top that I loved and it simply did not come with a bottom! Unacceptable. We all dread standing in the fitting room (worst lighting ever--how is that helpful?) trying on suit after suit, which is why I've resorted to ordering them online and trying them on in the privacy of my own home. Here are five options in a flattering style that I think you'll love.
SkinStore.com: Use code PRETTY20 for 20% off sitewide.
Through June 8:
American Eagle Outfitters: Buy one, get one 50% off all shorts. Plus, get free shipping with an order of $100 or more through July 7.
Through June 10:
Delia's: Get 15% off your purchase with checkout code D15CPN and free shipping on orders over $25 with code D25FS.
Through June 13:
L'Occitane: Receive a free Hair Care Discovery Set with your $55 purchase.
Through June 14:
Nordstrom: Receive a free Clinique gift with a $25 Clinique purchase.
Ongoing
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Aster Alice: Use code WELCOME for 20% off regularly priced items for first-time customers.Ann Taylor: Use code SALE25 for an extra 25% off all sale items for a limited time.
Avelle: Use code SHOP15 to save 15% off your first handbag rental.
Avon: Use code FS40 for free shipping on orders over $40.
Avon: Shopthrough this linktobuy one item from Avon's Anew Clinical skincare line and get one itemfor just $5. No coupon needed. Offer ends September 22.
Boutique To You: Use code "get10off" to take 10% off your entire online order. Valid anytime.Calypso: Use code NEWFRIEND for 20% off your first online order.
CarlosShoes.com: Save 10% on your purchase with code CARLOSSUN. Expires June 30.
Clinique: Use code SUNTOTE to get a free Summer Tote with the purchase of any two SPF products through July 17.
C.O. Bigelow: Take $20 off any purchase over $100 with code big20off. Offer ends June 30.
DSW: Receive free standard shipping on orders of $35 or more with code SHIPR through July 6.
Feisty Elle: Use code FREESHIP for free shipping on your first purchase.
Goldyn: Save 30% off first-time orders with code GOLDYN30, for a limited time only.
HSN.com:Save $10 off your beauty purchase of $75 or more with code C78140.Expires December 31. Plus, new customers will receive free shipping ontheir first purchase with code C76886. Expires June 30.
Linea Pelle:Use code AFFLP10 for 10% orders over $40 through June 30. Use codeCJFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders over $80 through June 30.
Lingerie.com: Use code 10SEXY to get $10 off orders over $50. Coupon expires July 31.
Manhattanite: Take 15% all orders with code NYC15. Offers expire December 31.
Martin + Osa: Enjoy an additional 30% sale items for a limited time.
Maya Brenner: First time customers save 25% off their order with code THANKS.
Naturalizer: Save 10% on purchases with code NATSUN. Expires June 30.
New London Pharmacy: Use code "sitewide15" to save 15% sitewide through June 15.
Nine West: Save up to 50% off select items and receive free shipping on orders over $75 while supplies last.
Skechers: Save up to 50% off select items while supplies last. Plus, get $10 off purchases of $50 or more using code SPRBONW through July 1.
Spiegel: Save up to 85% off on select items, while supplies last.
Origins: For $25, choose three starter sizes and get a free toiletry bag through June 20.
Overstock.com: Save $12 off $300 for a limited time. No code needed. Offer ends September 30.
Perfumania: Use code AF5410 for $5 off $40, or use code AFT9510 for $10 off $95 through February 4, 2011.
Pink Mascara:Free second-day shipping on orders over $200 using code SHIPFREE.
Ralph Lauren: Get free shipping on orders of $195 or more through August 31.
Rockport: Use code WELCOME10 for 10% off your first order.
Samantha Chicago: Use code "thankyou10" for 10% off your first purchase.
Saks Fifth Avenue:Receive a nine-piece beauty-filled cosmetics bag (a $100 value) withany $35 Clinique purchase. Use code CLINIQUEA at checkout. Offer endsJuly 14. Plus, enter to win a $1500 shopping spree through June 21.
Sephora:Get three Benefit Eye Shadows for $10 (a $54 value), plus free shippingon orders of $50 or more with code SHIPPING50. Offer ends November 2.
Shoes.com: Take 15% off with code SUMMER. Offer ends June 30.
Tee-Zone.com: Use code WELCOME for 10% off your first purchase. One use per customer.
Things Remembered: Save 20% on orders over $100 with coupon code 2833. Coupon expires November 30.
Timberland: Use code SHIP100 for free shipping on orders over $100.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! To celebrate, Lucky
favorite Rebecca Minkoff is giving away three of her Shark Tooth Charms on her blog. [Minkette]
You'll soon be able to wear your favorite fashion blogger on your sleeve, or at least your T-shirt. Forever 21 is printing illustrator Danny Roberts' blogger portraits on tanks and tees that hit stores June 2. [R29]
In honor of today's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
premiere, the Fug Girls recount Hollywood's long-held fascination withbarely-there togas, gladiator sandals, and chiseled abs. [NYMag]
I adore J.Crew's more affordable, back-to-the-basics outpost Madewell. But I'm rarely able to make it down to their Soho store (even though every time I do, I end up with something amazing, like the perfect extra-long V-neck tee).
Yesterday, I discovered that the brand is finally offering e-commerce! And they've introduced new items that are only available online. Click through to see the top five things I can't wait to buy.