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Designer Fashions, dresses
By Kimberley Foster on July 3rd, 2009
Nothing sums up 4th July more than this Catherine Malandrino American flag-print dress. The designer considers this dress symbolic of her breakthrough in the USA, and even wore it at the end of her Spring 2009 catwalk show. Since then it has been seen on everyone from Heidi Klum to Kelly Ripa. The dress is still available from Catherine Malandrino’s online boutique for $450.
Happy Fourth of July everyone!
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award show fashion, Celebrity Style, Designer Fashions, dresses, Gallery
By Andrea Thatcher on February 24th, 2009
You’d have to have a black and white TV not to notice how many white dresses there were on the red carpet for the 2009 Academy Awards. Of course you can check out all our Oscars coverage here, but we’ve also got a new gallery of all the white dresses. From the positively bridal Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain to my personal favorite Marisa Tomei in Versace Atelier, you could see a lot of these dresses walking down the aisle. Plus, pre-spring is the perfect time for a white trend to emerge, don’t you think? We know you can’t wait to get all tan and whip out some white. So check out our gallery, below, and tell us which Oscar dress you’d wear in your wedding in this poll on our bridal blog.
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Affordable Fashions, dresses, vintage
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on February 9th, 2009
If you’re as into 50′s Mad Men fashion as most of us here at Shiny, take a look at this vintage 50′s red plaid dress, $55, from starletvintage on Shop Etsy. We’re guessing it doesn’t come with the belt but we suggest you take a cue from the seller’s styling because it looks adorable.
More pics after the jump.
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Department Stores, dresses, Fashion News, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on February 4th, 2009
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More pieces from Isaac Mizrahi’s first collection for Liz Claiborne are now available on the company’s Web site, some even for purchase. More looks are slated to go up on the site February 15. So far we think Issac’s doing his job, creating more modern clothes with more stylish silhouettes that still won’t scare our Moms when they walk into Macy’s. The strapless dress is definitely the one we’ll see bridge the gap and pull in a younger shopper. What do you think so far?
Tags: "Isaac Mizrahi for Liz Claiborne", "Liz Claiborne Spring 09", Isaac Mizrahi, Liz Claiborne
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award show fashion, Celebrity Style, dresses, Sales and Specials
By Andrea Thatcher on January 26th, 2009
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Ruffles were all over the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet, with stars like Marisa Tomei and Teri Hatcher, above, taking part in the trend in a big way. Like the girlie appeal but don’t have a formal fete ahead? Well this dress from BCBGMaxAzria is a great way to interpret the red carpet look for everyday.
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dresses, Sales and Specials, Tops
By Andrea Thatcher on January 22nd, 2009
This Colette cardigan, $59.95 down from $118, is just perfect for someone with a vintage sensibility. It would accentuate some curves nicely. The It Prada lace has nothing on this Magic Words Blouse, $49.95 down from $98. And while there are several great spring dresses on sale, my favorite is this Iskaldur dress, $149.95 down from $298. I love the color and the print, which is a really understated take on floral. Even on sale it’s not the cheapest pick, but it is 100% silk with a silk lining as well.
Tags: "Anthropologie sale", "Anthropologie sweater", Anthropologie, Anthropologie dress
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Affordable Fashions, Designer collaborations, dresses, Fashion News
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on January 7th, 2009
Before we get into details of Target’s next Go International designer collaboration with surfer chic Tracy Feith, first things first.
The retailer has released images of its Spring 09 GO International Collection (one of the GO lines with no designer attached) which will hit stores February 1.
As usual the collection is very colorful, and offers lots of separates and dresses like the Bustier Dress in watermelon at right, $44.99. Target cites rock ‘n’ roll and sporty inspirations for this collection which will sell for $16.99 to $49.99.
For more images from this collection, and details on Tracy Feith, keep reading.
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designer pick of the week, dresses
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on December 16th, 2008
This is probably your last week to buy a party dress online, and you already might be paying a bit extra for shipping if you want to wear what you’re buying on Christmas. Since Shopbop ships items within one business day of your order, you should be fine if you want to order this Sheri Bodell Siren dress, $568.
We love the artfully arrange sequin embellishments on this short, strapless style. It’s definitely glam enough for New Year’s Eve without being all-out bling (so over).
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Bargain POTW, dresses, Sales and Specials
By Andrea Thatcher on December 12th, 2008
I recently got a fabulous deal on a green chiffon Tahari Christmas dress at Macy’s ($160 down to $30 thankyouverymuch) and so I want everyone to find a fabulous dress there! So that’s one reason I’m featuring the London Times Sleeveless Crossover-Waist Dress, $110, as our bargain party dress of the week.
Sure, it’s a LBD, but the shimmering charmeuse, crossover and pin tucking make it so much more!
The other reason I’m featuring it? Now through Monday Macy’s is extending their 20% employee discount to friends and family when you use this coupon:
Download the Macy’s Friends and Family Coupon!
Happy shopping!
Tags: "charmeuse dress", "crossover waist dress", "London Times dress", "Macy's coupon", "Macy's Friends and Family Discount", little black dress, Macy's, party dress
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dresses, Ethical Fashions, Handbags, jewelry, outerwear, shoes
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on December 11th, 2008
We wrapped up $20 gifts under $200 and are on to the $50-$100 price range. The first thing we looked for? A fab coat for gifting to your favorite girl. We like this Gap plaid belted coat, on sale for $94.99, because the plaid can be a little holiday, a little preppy or a little indie depending on the giftee’s style. It’s a little something different for the girl who usually sticks to pea coats.
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designer pick of the week, dresses
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on December 9th, 2008
We you know we’re dedicating all designer and bargain picks of the week to party dresses for the month of December, so here’s our second pick for Designer Party Dress of the Week.
We had to have at least one awesome red showstopper and this is it. The Catherine Malandrino Tuxedo Swing Dress, $425, would work equally well with a cardi for a family celebration or glammed up for a night out.
And we think the little red dress is a great alternative to all the little black dresses in your wardrobe, not just at Christmastime.
We’ll try to find a similar red number for our Bargain Party Dress of the Week on Thursday, meanwhile check out Catwalk Queen’s
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Accessories, dresses, jewelry, shoes
By Andrea Thatcher on November 27th, 2008
You get some of your greatest shopping ideas from your friends, right? Me too! So for the next few items in our gift guide I’ve kind of copied off of my friend Jill’s Christmas list (maybe I should let her husband know!).
The Frye Harness boots, $198, aren’t going anywhere. They’ve become one of the modern classics of affordable boot styles that you know will stay en vogue for years to come. A little bit cowboy boot, a little bit motorcycle boot, this style takes cues from both of those but makes them cleaner and straighter.
Check out items one through five here, and six through 10 here, or keep reading for 12 through 15!
We’re doing the best of beauty too! Click here for the first 10 beautiful gifts under $200.
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Designer Fashions, designer pick of the week, dresses
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on November 25th, 2008
We know you’ve got a lot of parties going for the holiday season whether it’s beer at a friend’s house or a grand gala. So throughout the holiday season we’ll be dedicating our Designer Pick of the Week on Tuesdays and our Bargain Pick of the Week on Thursdays to party dresses. So everyone gets tons of inspiration for their own looks, and you can check out fun frocks at various price points.
Today we chose Zac Posen’s silk love dress, $1,800, for its unique color. The lime full-skirted dress with stitch panel detailing will really stand out among the sea of reds and greens at holiday get togethers.
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Celebrity Style, Designer Fashions, dresses, Magazine news
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on November 17th, 2008
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While most December magazine news revolves around that other Jennifer, actress Jennifer Connelly caught our attention in the December 08 issue of Marie Claire.
You can see her in the season’s best Little Black Dresses just in time for the party season, and we’ve got a sneak peek at her in CRHEE’s Slowdive dress from their fall/winter collection above.
(And if you’re wondering, she’s wearing Pierre Hardy shoes.)
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Designer Fashions, dresses, High End Department Stores, Sales and Specials
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on November 6th, 2008
A bunch of new items have been added to the sale section of SaksFifthAvenue.com. Plus, a small link at the top of the homepage lets you know that you can get free shipping on any order with the code SFASHIP4 through November 16.
Clearly, now is the time to search for that holiday dress. And we think we’ve found it.
This Diane von Furstenberg Ellen Marie Sparkle Dress is to die for in a wool blend that offers more structure than her jersey knits. It’s currently on sale for $195, down from $325.
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