Fable Ring by designer Nina Nguyen.
December 16, 2010

Discover Spoil Me Fashion

Spoil Me Fashion is an online boutique for high-quality handcrafted jewelry and accessories. Most items have a price point in the $100-$500 range and have a style that is contemporary and fashionable. Featured designers include Alex and Ani, Anna Beck, Citrine By The Stones, Samantha House, Robindira and Zara Terez. According to Spoil Me Fashion [...]

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December 13, 2010

Holiday Gift Pick: Fingerless Gloves

Keeping your hands warm is important, but so is texting and tweeting from your smart phone. Fingerless gloves keep you stylish, warm and allow you to be as mobile as you want to be. They’re on my personal holiday wish list. I want black, but I also suggest playing with colors, too. Gloves by PortolanoTeen [...]

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December 9, 2010

The Launch of Saks’ New Blog, Saks POV, and Suggested Holiday Gifts

The following haute trend is brought to you by Fashion Pulse Daily. FPD recently attended a breakfast for bloggers at Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrate the launch of their new blog, Saks POV. So far, the blog covers a little bit of everything, from things to do in the Saks neighborhood in NYC, to places and pieces beloved [...]

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December 8, 2010

Skip the Madness Gift Guide: Star Wars Wares from Williams Sonoma

The following haute trend is brought to you by The Candid Commentary, and is dedicated to my hubby. For your friend who loves the kitchen as much as their limited edition Star Wars memorabilia… While I love shopping for clothes, I must admit that Williams-Sonoma is one of my absolute favorite stores. I love seeing and [...]

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December 7, 2010

Holiday Shopping at Ross

I don’t mean to brag, but I am two gifts away from being done with my holiday gift shopping. And Ross helped me out big time. Even though I’m purposely childfree, I have more children on my gift list than I do adults! So I went to my favorite Ross location in Las Vegas, conveniently [...]

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December 4, 2010

Say It With Silver

Jewelry is one of the more popular gifts to give during the holiday season, and of course for Valentine’s Day – the next big holiday after Christmas and New Year’s. Besides pearls and diamonds, I am a big fan of silver jewelry. Silver is my signature look. Even my wedding ring is silver (with diamonds, [...]

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December 3, 2010

Holiday Gift Pick: Sick Hiking Boot

You know the utility trend is all the rage and this boot is just SICK! But beyond it’s great style, this Geox Gwen Hiking Boot is designed to keep your feet dry during wet weather, but also to keep your feet from sweating! That’s a plus. Of course, what I love most about this boot [...]

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December 2, 2010

Holiday Gift Pick: Crystal Skull & Wings Thermal Hoody

I own one. I love it. And so will your gift recipient. This crystal design thermal hoody by designer Inspired by Claire Jane is for the rocker in every woman. Looks great with leggings or jeans, at a ski resort or while running errands. You could buy a boring old hoody that makes you look [...]

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Shop That Look: Statement-Making Tights

The following haute trend is brought to you by The EnVIEd. No longer are the choices only plain black opaque or nude hosiery in the cold weather months – the accessory du jour has taken a fashionable turn, with texture, prints, lace, and even burn-out detaling sure to suit every whim and whimsy. We’ve seen [...]

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December 1, 2010

Shopping Review: ToVieFor

As if eBay, sample sale and membership only shopping websites were not stimulating enough, along comes ToVieFor with its part game, part shopping concept featuring authentic high-end and luxury products. And, yes, it is TOTALLY addictive and even MORE stimulating! Okay, so basically you sign up to join ToVieFor using your email address and you [...]

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November 24, 2010

Skip the Madness Gift Guide: Wonderful Christmas Time from LUSH

The following haute trend is brought to you by The Candid Commentary. I know everyone’s already chattering about Christmas decorations hitting the store and holiday music eveywhere. Yes, tis the season again! Now since I’m such an Internet-lover, I’ll be posting hand-picked gift suggestions for everyone from your mother to mine. Need help with someone [...]

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Shopping Review: LuShae Jewelry

If you’re looking for a place to find quality jewelry on a tight budget, LuShae Jewelry is for you. I am especially impressed with the promise rings, which feature attractive, feminine designs at breath-taking low price points. You must check out the Heart Locked Ribbon promise ring, for example, which is only $69! I received [...]

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November 15, 2010

The Wedding Dress Shopping Plan

I am always preaching about the necessity of having a shopping plan. A plan helps you find exactly what you need and stay on budget. This advice especially holds true when shopping for wedding dresses. Bridal wedding gowns are probably the most difficult things to shop for because everyone else involved in the wedding has [...]

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November 12, 2010

Why Women Love Jewelry – A Gift Guide for Men

A gift of jewelry is a wonderfully romantic way to express your love to the special someone in your life, whether it’s fine or fashion jewelry. It doesn’t matter. Women love all jewelry. And the reasons why women love receiving jewelry as a gift from their boyfriend or husband are because it sparkles, it represents their [...]

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November 1, 2010

Lastcall.com and Last Call Studio Stores

By now you know about the exciting news that the Neiman Marcus outlet store Last Call is now live online. But did you also know that Neiman Marcus is bringing the Last Call experience to their new Last Call Studio stores, where luxury costs less? The first two Last Call Studio stores to open nationwide [...]

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October 19, 2010

Fashion Review: ShadesDaddy.com

I love sunglasses so much that I keep a leather bin filled with them at my front door, this way I can always grab a stylish pair to complement my outfit as I head out into the sunny world. So when I had a chance to receive a complimentary pair of Versace sunglasses from Shades [...]

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October 18, 2010

Fashion Review: The Unique Closet

As surprising as it is to many to learn that fashion does exist in Las Vegas, it may be just as surprising to learn the fashion also exists in my original hometown of Austin, Texas. At The Unique Closet, Austin-based husband and wife team Alvin and Mallary Brown have created a shop that features unique [...]

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Fashion Review: Happy Cow Hip Bag

Made in the rugged chic land of Australia, the Hip Bag by Happy Cow allows for hands-free mobility without compromising one’s style. If you have a vacation planned or simply need the comfort and convenience of having your belongings with you while keeping your hands free to shop, run after your children or just do [...]

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October 14, 2010

It’s a Ray-Ban World After All

The following haute trend is brought to you by Fashion Pulse Daily. Is anything cooler than a classic pair of Ray Ban Wayfarers? Not really. They remind me of everything from James Dean rebel attitude to the Ramones, Joan Jett, and generally kick ass style with a bit of edge. Never owning the real deal, [...]

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October 13, 2010

How to Shop and Dress for a Weekend in Vegas

Welcome to guest blogger Trendy Wendy (Wendy Albert), who serves as Senior Director of Marketing for Miracle Mile Shops, Las Vegas. Albert has been in the shopping industry for nearly 20 years. She has worked in the marketing departments of nine different shopping centers on the West Coast and held a regional position overseeing 10 [...]

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Because Giving Back Never Goes Out of Style

The following haute trend is brought to you by The Candid Commentary. Um, can we talk about how LOFT continues to up the ante…? Let’s. Three of my most fave jewelry designers ever? (Me & Ro, Bing Bang and Kara Ross) Check. Totally gorge, and even better – affordable? Check. Five loving dollars of every purchase donated to The [...]

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October 11, 2010

Fashion Review: Rent the Runway

The moment I learned of a new way to dress in designer fashion without paying the designer prices on the “Today” show, I was hooked! RentTheRunway.com launched in 2009 and its concept is amazing. Thanks to this website, average girls like you and I can now have ongoing access to the latest designer fashion without [...]

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October 7, 2010

The ToVieFor Story: Why You Need to Check Out Our Newly Launched Site!

The following haute trend is brought to you by The EnVIEd. We have earth-shattering news: now you no longer have to spend the retail price to have the newest luxury items. Welcome to ToVieFor – a fashion website like you’ve never experienced before – guaranteed. I know we’ve all experienced fashion auction websites where we [...]

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October 5, 2010

Discover Shoe Aficionado

Another sample sale website is live on the shopping scene. What sets this one apart from the others is that it’s ALL SHOES! Shoe Aficionado launched in September and all sales feature current season shoes. Sales last four days. Pricing is up to 75% off original retail prices and shoppers can earn $10 credits for referring [...]

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October 1, 2010

New ASOS U.S. Site Is Now Live

Shop the best British fashion, the latest trends and the hottest looks at the brand new ASOS U.S. site! ASOS U.S. shoppers can now enjoy: Free Shipping Free Returns U.S. sizing on all products Browse and purchase in USD Happy shopping!