Friday, June 30, 2006

The cat is out of the (hand)bag...

See By Chloe, Zac Posen, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, and Christian Louboutin will all be there, so you should too... And where is 'there'? Why Net-a-porter.com, of course!

On Sunday, July 2nd, prices will drop on the aforementioned designers, as well as many, many more (Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney, Vanessa Bruno, to name just a few), as part of the venerable fashion site's summer sale, which will last until July 18th.

It goes without saying that if you want the best merch, and the best deals, get there in two shakes of a lamb's tale. Or perhaps even one. What's in store for shoppers, so to speak? Luella Skinny jeans: 30% off retail. Rouland Mouret Ytrium Jersey dress: 40% off. And, as if we really need to say more: Chloe Large Silverado bag? HALF off! So remember, Net-a-porter.com's sale starts bright and early this Sunday, July 2nd. www.net-a-porter.com.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Rachel Pally Gets Skullish, Too


Skulls are the new black. Case in point is yet another young designer getting in on the skull trend--this time, it is Rachel Pally (she's joining the great Alexander McQueen who did a great deal to bring the skull trend to fruition--read more in "Skullish Fashion Gets Back to Bare Bones"). Known for her fluid dresses and tops that wrap the skin in supersoft modal material, Pally has proven that her pieces have style and substance.

Pally's new skull print comes in a versatile obi that can be worn around the waist, in the hair, on the neck, on the wrist... ok, anywhere. Vaguely pirate-like, the print also appears on eighties-inspired leggings, the "Twist Tank," as well as a racer back tank ($88, $124, and $102, respectively). At $53, the obi is your best bet both in terms of price and versatility. All available on ShopBop.com.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Gina Michele Foldover Coat

It may be hot and humid, but we simply have to rave about Gina Michele's Foldover Coat, available on LuvCharlie.com. While slouchy enough to be worn casually, this coat has lots of details that make it a bit more refined than most other jackets (wool tweed, larger cuffs, and a single button closure).

StyleChronicles profiled designer Gina Michele back in June 2005, when she brought shoppers a beautiful collection of other items with heavenly details, and she still does not disappoint. You can find Gina Michele's designs on LuvCharlie.com, as aforementioned and also GinaMichele.com and StarsandInfiniteDarkness.com.