Bandage Dresses - Take 2

I did a post on Bandage Dresses last year. The bandage dress is still very popular. So I figured I would do another post. Herve Leger still leads the way in Bandage Dress fashion. I think he always will. But right now there are a lot of alternatives out there available at reasonable prices. And there are a lot available at luxury prices. Whatever your budget, there is a HOT bandage dress out there for you.

Herve Leger Contrast-Insert Bandage Dress - $636 The Outnet

Herve Leger Cutout-Back  Bandage Dress - $1050 Neiman Marcus

Herve Leger off the Shoulder Bandage Dress - $1050 Net-a-Porter

XOXO Sweatheart Mini Bandage Dress - $14.99 Macy’s

BCX Banded Dress - $24.99 Macy’s

Candies Colorblock Bandage Dress - $48 Khols

Friends Junior's Sleeveless V-Neck Colorblocked Bandage Dress - $29.99 Sears

Red Bandage Dress - $54 Torrid (Plus Size)

Little Black Bandage Dress - $24.80 Forever 21

BCBG Maxazria One Shoulder Bandage Dress - $278 Tobi

Designer Discounts for Fall

Here are some awesome designer items available now for deeply discounted prices! These items are all great for Fall! And they are great for those who love designer items, but can't afford to pay retail. Happy shopping!

Michael Kors Shift Dress – TheOutNet $544.50 (was $1815)
Avril Gau Drop Flap – La Garconne $162.50 (was $325)

Hype Janice Cross Body Tote – SmartBargains $69.97 (was $295)
Cole Haan Halsley Straw Pouch – Neiman Marcus $35 (was $78)

Carmen Marc Valvo Carmina Sunglasses – SmartBargains $29.98 (was $125)
BCBG Hobo – 6pm $143.40 (was $478)




Hayden Cashmere Sweater – Bluefly $89 (was $240) many colors available
Report Celine Heels – 6pm $35 (was $165) also available in Gold

2 deals to buy now for next summer!


Badgley Mischka Bathing Suit Coverup – Bluefly $144 (was $240)
C&C California Strapless Dress – SmartBargains $19.97 (was $118)

Deal Alert!

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It's a Wrap

I love wrap dresses for multiple reasons. They are forgiving. If you gain or lose a couple pounds, they will still fit you and look flattering. They are comfortable. They come in every imaginable print and fabric. They are flattering. They are available in high end designer names as well as non designer names. Did I mention they are flattering? You can wear them to a semi-dressy occasion, wear them to work, and wear them casual. I'm all about the wrap dress right now.

Wrapped Around Your Finger Dress - $74.99 ModCloth
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Wrap - $2590 Saks Fifth Avenue

Tie Front Wrap Dress - $29.50 Old Navy
Emilio Pucci Silk Wrap - $767.50 TheOutNet

Pleated Wrap Shirtdress - $53.94 The Limited
Nicole by Nicole Miller Mock Wrap - $34.99 JC Penny





Pleated Ruffle Wrap Dress - $26.50 Go Jane
Knight Divine Wrap Dress - $52.99 Shop Ruche

JB By Julie brown Wrap Dress - $112.99 Bluefly
DIANE von FURSTENBERG "Julian" Silk Wrap Dress - $298 Bloomingdales

Invite links to Designer sites.

Ruelala

Ideeli

The Sample Sale

Envite

Modnique

Seen On

The Outnet (No invite needed)  

Hautelook

Gilt

Editors Closet

Beyond the Rack

The Top Secret

Happy Bargain hunting!!

Two Designer Dress Look-a-Likes

These are not just look-a-likes, they look the exact same!! The first is an adorable jersey dress by Halston. And yes, it is the dress worn by Carrie on the Sex and the City 2 movie poster! I actually bought the XOXO version last spring not realizing it was a look-a-like or that it was a copy of the dress worn on the movie poster. But I love the dress! It is pretty and it is comfortable. And it can be dressed up or dressed down. Just don't wear it to a wedding! White is for the bride!

The second dress is by Black Halo. It's perfect for work and for an evening out to a nice dinner. You could even wear it to a wedding! Just a very classic and elegant black dress.

Which would you buy? The look-a-like or the designer version?

Halston Heritage Jersey Dress – Neiman Marcus $325
XOXO Dolman Sleeve Dress – Macy’s $20.99 (ugh, I paid full price when I bought this a few months ago)

Black Halo Dress – Revolve Clothing $345
Style me Now Dress – Mod Cloth $64.99

Designer Sale Website Invites!

Here are invites to a bunch of designer sample sale websites. They feature limited time sales everyday and huge discounts on designer items!! Some now go beyond fashion and also offer discounts on hotels, cruises, wine, and household items! I'm addicted to stalking these sites!

The Sample Sale

Envite 

Modnique

Seen On

The Outnet (No invite needed)

Ruelala

Ideeli

Hautelook

Gilt

Editors Closet

Beyond the Rack

The Top Secret

Designer Sale Websites and Links

Here are some great designer sale websites. They offer limited time sales and amazing prices!! Click on them to join.

GILT

RUELALA

IDEELI (lookout for their giveaways!)

BEYOND THE RACK

BILLION DOLLAR BABES

HAUTELOOK

TOP SECRET

Modnique

ENVITE

BIVE

Designer Shoe Look-a-Likes

Here are some great designer shoe looks for less. They all happen to be black, but some may come in other colors too. These shoes are all great Fall looks for this season. Some people may prefer the designer quality and brand, but for those who just can't make the splurge, enjoy the same look for a lot less money!


Valentino Tattoo Sandal - $358 Neiman Marcus
Martinez Valero Courtney Cage Sandal - $96.22 Endless

Balenciaga Ankle Wrap Sandals - $949.99 Bluefly

Rocawear Hayden - $84 Zappos

L.A.M.B. Camden Bootie - $416 (sold out all over in black and yellow)

Ruffles - $59.99 Bakers

Motorcycle Booties - $1155 Alexander McQueen

Seryna - $149.95 Steve Madden

Alexander McQueen Grommet Booties - $590.49 Zappos

Gabriella Rocha Nanuck Studio - $95 Zappos

Fashion Sales - Invites!

There are a bunch of wonderful fashion sale websites. They have designer sales that last a couple of days and offer excellent discounts. You have to be invited to join them though. Here are some invitation links you may use!

GILT

Ruelala

Ideeli

Billion Dollar Babes

Hautelook

Top Secret

Beyond the Rack

I also Love the website The OutNet. No invite needed. And the sales are not time limited. But stock is limited.

Happy Shopping!

Beautiful Bargains...

Beautiful Deals!
Everyone loves a bargain. The rich as well as the middle class as well as the broke. There is just something so thrilling about a great deal. Here are some beautiful items on sale now. And they are not just on the 20% off type of sale, these items are on big sale! These pieces will spice up your wardrobe and won't make you broke. My personal favorites from this collection of deals is the Rachel Roy dress and the Tory Burch bag. I would like to at least add these to two items to my own wardrobe. In an ideal world I'd love to add everything here, but let's not get carried away!

Vera Bradley Night Owl Bucket Tote - $32.99 Overstock.com (45% off)

Max and Cleo Party Dress - $69.99 Overstock.com (62% off)

Tory Burch Audrie Canvas Tote - $241 Bergdorf Goodman (55% off)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Sequin-embellished Sandals - $57 The Outnet (70% off)

Rachel Roy Dela Metallic Dress - $258 The Outnet (80% off)
Hype Shoulder Bag - $139.99 Bluefly (57% off)

Oscar de la Renta S156 Sunglasses - $59.99 Smart Bargains (77% off)

Barron Trousers - $27.98 Smart Bargains (89% off)

Guess Pearls Pump - $63 Macys (25% off)

BCBG Maxazria Cap Sleeve Dress - $74.90 Nordstrom (60% off)

See by Chloe Bow Dress – $148 Bergdorf Goodman (75% off)

Fornarnia Black Sandal - $77 DJPremium (67% off)