Shop online sample sales for Wednesday 4/21/10

*Editor’s picks* Carla Mancini, Cri De Couer, Jack Rabbit, Harajuku Lovers, Spring Fever, Gucci sunglasses, Rock & Republic, St. John

Shop online sample sales for Wednesday 4/21/10 at:
Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, The Sample Sale, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Shopbop, Mintbox, Avelle and Rent the Runway.
Just click on the links below to sign up and start shopping!

Avelle (formerly Bag Borrow or Steal): Limited Release Event: Michael Kors Spring 2010

Beyond the Rack: Biotherm, Rivet De Cru Jeans, Incredible watch blowout, Vfish, Dior, Carla Mancini, One Life, Zokai by NOR Designs

Billion Dollar Babes: Mulcair, Cri De Couer, Steve Vaughn

DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Backlot Clearance 90% Off

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Marquis & Camus, Designer watch sale, Bodyography

Enviius: Jayn Simpson

Estile: Lucette, Le Specs, Kini Bikini, Multi-designer sale

Gilt Groupe: SPANX, Kevia Jewelry, BOSS Black, WMF, Jack Rabbit, Betsey Johnson Eyewear, Ali Ro, Twenty8Twelve, Alice Ritter, ADAM

Gilt Fuse: Penny Loves Kenny & Harajuku Lovers, Bellissima and Juko Jewelry, Betsey Johnson Eyewear

Gilt Man: Spring Fever, Hanro, Baron Wells, WMF, Task Essential

Gomatta Girls: Heartloom

HauteLook: Gucci Sunglasses, Costa Blanca + Urban Behavior, SunSmart Kids, ArteHouse Home, Tat2 Designs Jewelry, and more

ideeli: Vertigo Paris, Hale Bob, Ettika, Zero Halliburton, Donald Pliner, Rock & Republic

Jetsetter: The Elysian – Chicago, Crescent - San Francisco

Lucky Chic: Starbucks, Buy Buy Baby, Trader Joe’s

Mintbox is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: 30% Off ADAM, Beyond 7, Guerlain Spa, Ric Pipino and more!

One King’s Lane - to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Julia Knight, Graphic Image, Kat Burki, Gold ‘N Dulcinea

Rent the Runway: Introducing Accessories: Perfect Pieces to Complete Your Look!

Reverse by Revolve: LinQ, Autumn Cashmere, Matiko

RowNine: Briana Erin Jewelry, kate spade handbags, Sony Vaio Netbook, Gurhan Jewelry, Invicta Men’s Watches Boutique

Rue La La: St. John, Devon Leigh, Peacock Alley, Shop for Good - charitybuzz, Titus Vineyards

Shopbop: Paris Confidential

The Skinny

The Top Secret: Rampage Handbags Sale, 3 Top Picks: Lita Designs Pearl Necklace $34, Dan W Evening Bag $64, Cachet Evening Dress $159

The Sample Sale: Lisa Stewart, MEK Denim

Tropically-inspired: the Nehita Pineapple necklace

Lately we can’t shake the thought of a nice, beachy vacation from our minds. Maybe it’s the ‘lion/lamb’ March weather that’s getting to us, but we can’t help but yearn for blue skies, sunny, sandy beaches and yummy pina coladas. Back to reality – we’re not going anywhere tropical anytime soon, so we’ll instead opt for this tropically-inspired pineapple necklace from Nehita.

Made of 18K gold on a 16″ diamond chain, this fun Pineapple necklace is a haute mix of diamonds on a yellow and white gold pendant. The Nehita fine jewelry collection draws from designer MonaLisa’s South African heritage, incorporating diamonds and colorful natural gems with the finest in silver and gold. Wear it and feel like you’ve been transported to a tropical isle.

Now if we could just make a quick getaway too…

$1,400, Nehita.com

Shop online sample sales for Tuesday 3/23/10

*Editor’s picks* Amrita Singh, Louis Vuitton, Felix Rey, Juicy Couture, James Perse, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Hobo, Just Cavalli

Shop online sample sales for Tuesday 3/23/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping!

Beyond the Rack: Robb & Hugo ladies apparel, Nike kids sportswear, Amrita Singh handbags and footwear, Catalina de la Torre jewelry, Frida kids jewelry, Oriental Rug Collection

Billion Dollar Babes: Louis Vuitton Vintage Handbags, King Baby Jewelry, MRE Jewelry, Scents and Feel

DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Backlot clearance

Editor’s Closet is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Noritamy jewelry

Enviius: De GROOT handbags, Punto Blanco, Ariane Arazi

Estile: Sabatini, Multi-designer sale

Gilt Groupe: Alex & Ani Jewelry, ADAM, Arunashi Jewelry, 1891 by Sferra, Maclaren, Felix Rey, Mia Bossi Diaper Bags, Juicy Couture, Juicy Couture Jewelry & Watches, Juicy Couture Handbags & Accessories, Cate and Levi

Gilt Fuse: Juicy Couture, Juicy Couture Jewelry & Watches, Juicy Couture Handbags & Accessories

Gilt Jetsetter: Paws Up - Montana, Terranea Resort - California

Gilt Man: James Perse, Forsythe and Thompson London Cufflinks, Money Clips and Tie Clips, Skender Dragovoja, March Madness Basketball, Everyday Essentials, Swiss Legend Watches

Gomatta Girls: Charlene K

HauteLook: BCBGMAXAZRIA Apparel + Handbags, Tom Ford Sunglasses, decadestwo, Breville Home Appliances, Biotherm Skincare, Luminess Tan and more are all on sale today

ideeli: Seiko, Donna Ricco, Spring Escape, Hobo, Dylan George, Cinzia Rocca Due, Tail, London Fog

Lucky Chic: Whole Foods, Starbucks, Cuisinart

One King’s Lane is a free, highly exclusive and invitation-only sample sale site. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com: Demeyere, Arteriors Home, Timeworks, and Archipelago Linens

Rent the Runway: Spring Forward with Fabulous New Styles!

Reverse by Revolve: Australia Luxe Collective, Young Fabulous & Broke, LnA

RowNine: Ladies’ Fragrances: Marc Jacobs, D&G and More, Christian Audigier Men’s Jewelry, Christian Audigier Women’s Jewelry Boutique

Rue La La: Just Cavalli, Elite European Yachting on the SeaDream, and Something Sweet: Deliver The Decadence Boutiques

Shopbop: Colorblock Rocks the Runway

The Skinny

The Top Secret: 43.46 by Darryl Jagga Sale and Lita Designs Amethyst Gold Necklace as Top Pick

The Sample Sale: Soul Revival, Charles David

First look at the Sex and the City 2 movie poster and trailer

 
Get your Cosmos ready - the first look at the Sex and the City 2 movie poster and trailer are here! The poster features the series beloved central character, Carrie Bradshaw in one of her looks from the movie. She’s wearing a white Halston Heritage Dress, Mykita & Bernhard Willhelm Franz Limited-Edition Aviator Sunglasses (you can buy them for $525 at Patricia Field), a painted gold necklace by Solange Azagury-Partridge and Gold Sequinned Christian Louboutin Pigalle Pumps with a gold Chanel clutch. The movie is set to hit theaters on May 28, 2010. We’re getting Carrie-d away with excitement!

Image via Daily Mail

Check out the movie preview below:

Bridal bauble – the bib necklace

As a bride-to-be, I find myself following a lot of wedding traditions, but the fashionista in me wants to add a little haute couture to my wedding day look. So I’ve already purchased a gown that’s equal parts traditional and couture and now am on the hunt for some non-traditional accessories. My strapless gown begs for a bit of adornment around my neck and I feel a simple necklace just won’t do. So I’ve been considering a jeweled bib necklace. It worked for Beyonce at the Golden Globes – she wore a 200 carat diamond bib necklace by Lorraine Schwartz. Now while I am no R&B diva/red carpet fixture, I think I can still pull off the look on my wedding day. I found several haute options that are a touch more affordable than Beyonce’s billionaire-style baubles:

From left to right:
Carolee Crystal Bib Necklace, $295
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Fancy Bib Necklace, $1,040
The following are available for rent at Avelle (the new Bag, Borrow or Steal)
Miriam Haskell Pearl Choker & Earring Set
Kenneth Jay Lane Three Row Teardrop Bib Necklace
Kenneth Jay Lane Fancy Crystal Bib Necklace

“Key to my…” necklace by EuforiA

Throughout fashion week, lines are blurred - fashion designers do double duty as stylists, editors, budding actors, and even publicists. Such was the case with Amanda Eufer - PR girl by day, jewelry designer by night. While in line at the Toni Francesc show during New York Fashion Week, I spotted Amanda’s amazing necklace, which she designed herself. The editor in me had to know more, so I later discovered her line titled “EuforiA“. This Dallas-bred designer first discovered her love for all things shiny as a competitive figure skater. After graduating from college and a stint at Marc Jacobs, she launched her designing jewelry, accessories and clothing line.

The vintage-y pieces are described as “1960’s pop art meets revolutionary Parisian design”. The piece that caught my eye is the “Key to my….” necklace, made of a large gold chain with a blue cotton grosgrain ribbon woven throughout. Multiple “Do not duplicate” keys hang from the chain, with sparkling blue Swarovski crystal drops. The result is a sweetly feminine necklace with just a bit of edge.

$100, EuforiA

Ramona Singer for HSN: gorgeous estate jewelry…gorgeous prices

If you follow my beauty reviews, you’ll recall I recently raved about Ramona Singer of the Real Housewives of New York, and her amazing new skincare line. Well, I’m very excited to let you know all about her gorgeous collection of art deco, estate-inspired jewelry

Ramona is a graduate of FIT with a very extensive background in fashion. Taking influences from her own collection of estate pieces, Ramona has designed a gorgeous collection of earrings, pendants, bracelets, and rings. The pieces are exquisitely detailed in rhodium-plated sterling silver, and are set with various precious and semi-precious stones. In designing her pieces, Ramona wanted to offer affordable, timeless pieces that can be passed down to future generations.

In designing this jewelry line, Ramona really went all-out on the details. Rhodium-plating keeps the jewelry looking brand new, and the pieces are finished very beautifully with intricate details that you don’t see very often in affordable jewelry.

Most pieces average between $200-$500. My personal favorite is the pink topaz and diamond cuff bracelet, which Ramona said was inspired by her own estate piece.

The line is exclusive to Home Shopping Network and Ramona and her gorgeous jewelry will be featured on HSN on September 14^th at 10pm EST, and September 13^th at 11pm PST. I will definitely be watching, and I hope you will check it out as well. If you can’t wait (like me), head over to HSN.com and start shopping for Ramona’s gorgeous jewelry right now!

Gold snake chains are making a comeback

In case you haven’t heard, snakes are the new black. Everything ’snake’ is fair game; from the literal – python handbags and snakeskin shoes and boots; to the figurative – snake-cutout dresses, snake-printed tights, and snake-themed jewelry – and all of it is slithering its way into designer collections. One ’snake’ piece to watch (and cop) is the flat snake necklace. It looks much like the ‘herringbone’ chain that was popular in my heyday, and is now making a comeback. The Martin Grant Flat Snake Chain Necklace, as seen on Heidi Klum and Rihanna, is one undeniably hot piece, and comes in multiple colors and lengths - champagne gold and yellow gold; short, medium and long. But in case you’re not so inclined to shell out close to $700 for one of these babies, check out some other options below.

ABS Allen Schwartz Boogie Nights Multi Row Snake Chain Necklace, $256, Zappos

ABS Allen Schwartz Multi-Row Gold Snake Chain Torsade Necklace, Avelle

Tamra Long Necklace, $50.75, Chico’s

tuleste market Snake Multi Strand Necklace, $128, shopbop

Gold Snake Chain 3-Row Necklace, $14, torrid

Nested Chain Necklace, $24.50 (Buy one, get one 50% off), Express

Haute Bauble: Michael Kors’ chain link necklace - as seen on Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy really loves her Michael Kors chain link necklace! She first wore the silver version at the Cinema Society & Hugo Boss screening of “Inglourious Basterds” at the SVA Theater in New York City. Then she wore the gold version at “The September Issue” premiere at The Museum of Modern Art. The 24-karat electroplated gold over brass and sterling silver-plated over brass link necklaces go for $700 a pop. But since we’re not all couture fashion designers like Roy, here’s an affordable substitute chain-link necklace that is just as hot!

Spellman/Wireimage

Wanna be a ‘trophy chick’? Get the necklace from White Trash Charms

I find myself watching more trashy TV than I care to admit, and the latest is Megan Wants a Millionaire. If you’re not familiar with the show, first - I commend you for having standards - but the premise is former Rock of Love groupie castoff and former I Love Money contestant, Megan Hauserman, is looking for love and money. Mostly money.

On I Love Money, Megan stated her sole goal in life was to become a trophy wife. Now you may be thinking, “What an idiot”, but you gotta give it to the girl for keeping it real. So I came across the perfect piece of jewelry for Megan – and others who may not be so brazenly outright in their quest for Mr. Moneybags Right. The Trophy Chick Necklace from White Trash Charms lets you put your relationship needs on display in the most adorable way. A miniature sterling silver (or gold vermeil) trophy dangles from a 16″ snake chain with a lobster clasp closure. The removable pendant is approximately 1″ wide x 1.6″ high and proudly reads “Trophy Chick”. So when your gold-digging begins, those guys can never accuse you of not being clear about what you wanted in the first place. Isn’t that right Megan?

$75, zappos.com

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