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styled alternatives: velvet’s marisha dress

Good morning, friends – I missed you last week! Though I tell you, it was a vacation sorely needed. But I’m back now, refreshed, and ready to get back to business. By which I mean copious amounts of online shopping, naturally.

I didn’t get a chance to tell you about my latest find before I checked out, but I’ve been wearing it nonstop, so it’s high time. Let me introduce you to Velvet by Graham & Spencer’s Marisha dress.

I am beyond picky about summer dresses. I adore them, but never ever find one that will suit my many requirements. I should have known to start with Velvet by Graham & Spencer…they just always seem to get it right, don’t you think?

Besides being head over heels for that Aztec-inspired print and the cheery coral hue, this beauty nails each and every summer rule of mine. Plus, I cannot tell you how many compliments I get when I wear it. It isn’t too short (miracle of miracles), and that fitted bodice/relaxed skirt combo is hands-down the most flattering style ever. Oh! And. It has wide straps and a lined skirt. For once, bra straps and VPL aren’t an issue.

I tell you, this dress is magic. Even the hubs has commented on it several times. (At one point, he actually said “You should get more dresses from that company.” Way ahead of you, buddy.)

Styling this baby is easy as pie. It also happens to be one of those rare summer dresses that you can actually wear to the office (you know, unless you’re trading stocks or trying cases). So, I’ve come up with a couple of my favorite ways to wear the Marisha at work and at play.

Work: Linen blazer, Olivia Moon, $88 / Raffia woven tote, Marni, $828 / Rope belt, the i heart boutique, $22 / Anja wedge, Loeffler Randall, $262 / Mix bead necklace, A Merry Mishap, $31

Weekend: Denim jacket, KUT, $69 / Oversized popcorn raffia clutch, Bop Basics, $78 / Leaf filigree cuff, Prismera Designs, $240 / Super Skinny green belt, ASOS, $10 / Andromeda flat, Belle by Sigerson Morrison, $225

And I’m just getting started! Coral is such a versatile shade, you could swap the blue blazer for navy, or even a bright yellow if you have dark skin. On the weekend, ditch the denim jacket in favor of a military style, a short-sleeved cardi or go bare. Change out the dainty belt for a chunkier style (I happen to love my Wood & Faulk version), switch up the jewelry ad infinitum (just steer clear of long necklaces…I don’t love the look when mixed with a belt). Be bold, and this dress will deliver all season.

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spring fling: belle by sigerson morrison

it’s been a while since i swooned over sigerson morrison, but their belle collection for spring has me squirming in my seat…i suddenly can’t wait until open-toed shoes are an option again.

as always, i love belle because she’s every bit as stylish as her namesake label (maybe even a bit more wearable), but with a much more comfortable price point. sadly, that’s gone up this season – by quite a bit, actually. most styles are in the $225-265 range, whereas they were floating just under $200 last year. it’s a disappointment, to be sure. but it’s hard to hear my wallet’s complaints in the midst of such loud pangs of shoe envy.

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friday finds: the july 4th sale edition

i can’t even begin to get into all of the sale wonderfulness going on across the web this weekend – it is, after all, the holiday weekend during which we celebrate our forefathers’ dedication to bargain shoe shopping for all.

right?

anyway. first up, sigerson morrison (and it’s baby sister, belle) are now down to 50% off online. this translates to $200-300 shoes from sigerson, and a big pile of under-$100 options from belle. too good to pass up? unquestionably. now if only they’d mark down my booties already! (a little tip: their sale page is quite temperamental, but if you plug in your preferred size, it seems to calm down dramatically.) the styles below are all from belle, and all under $125:

and the next most exciting sale on my list is allsaints, who i’ve raved about before. those sale-shopping geniuses over at racked pointed out that their styles are now up to 50% off online, *and* you get free shipping in the US – a very exciting thing indeed, since they’re based in the UK. in particular, the luna dress and, though it’s a little out of character, the devanna skirt, are both high on my list, as is the suesha cardigan, though i’m more than a little scared i couldn’t actually figure out how to wear it.

other sales and steals of note include:

le train bleu: 25% off sitewide this weekend with code onefourth
basic boutique: 40% off sitewide (excluding final sale items) through monday with code CELEBRATE40
blue bee: a big ol’ sale section up to 70% off for the next few days, priced as marked.
shopbop: a whole new batch of markdowns hit the site in celebration of the 4th, and there are some goodies to be had!

if other deals cross my path, i’ll most likely be too lazy to update this page. so, i’ll throw them up on my twitter feed – in case you needed more incentive to follow me.

saks friends & family (complete with a cheap thrill)!

oh, it’s one of my favorite days of the year, dear readers. the saks friends & family event has begun, and you can take 20% off nearly everything (10% off beauty)! the event starts online today and in-store on thursday (though most sales reps will be happy to presale items for you), and it will be over on sunday, 4/25. so, if there’s a little something you’ve been lusting after, now’s the time to pounce! use code FRIEND3 to score the discount, plus get free shipping on orders of $200+ with code SFASHIP.

naturally, i thought i’d share a few things on my “i really should take advantage of this” list.

i’ve been wanting a little mini-crossbody bag for the summer, and i utterly love this one by olivia harris. it’s edgy enough to counteract the overly sweet style a tiny bag can sometimes have, fun enough for summer but will transition perfectly to fall. plus, i love the chain detail on the strap. at 20% off $299, it’s sorely tempting.

i’m still on the hunt for a new spring shoe, and you know my love for sigerson morrison runs deep. at first, i wasn’t sure about these cagey mini-wedges ($225, plus 20% off), but they’ve really grown on me – something about the ultra-feminine silhouette blended with the edgy strap details. especially in the oak color, i think these are going to be amazing on.

spring isn’t exactly the time to be looking for black pencil skirts, but this elie tahari version is officially one of the best i’ve seen (that draping in front is gorgeous and an ingenious way to hide a tummy). it’s already on sale for $78, so with the discount, you’re looking at about $63 for a really fantastic piece that will love you for years to come.

last but not least, well, any piece from zac posen’s new diffusion line – z spoke – would be oh so welcome in my closet. i’m not as excited about his target collection as some, but z spoke is definitely, definitely speaking my language. i’ll take the whole beautiful outfit, please…especially that gorgeous green skirt sadly, i think these pieces are staying on the wish list for now…but i’m crossing my fingers for bigger spring markdowns in a few weeks!

the bottom line is…

…not owning this beautiful bag is causing me actual, physical pain.

the shape, the beautifully-exaggerated texture, the fact that i know that leather is soft as a baby’s butt…gah!

anyone have a spare $1095 i can borrow?

(the design’s by sigerson morrison – of course. the photo is from la garconne, who is charging an extra $100 for the bag, which annoys me. plus, it’s available in seven gorgeous shades if you order direct from sigerson.)

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styling your summer frock: the how-to

i’ve been meaning to show you all this dress since i fell for it a month or so ago at anthropologie. this might just be the most flattering, most versatile summer dress i’ve come across this season – though the photos on the website just don’t do it justice. well worth your $98 for the accessorizing options alone, but the fact that this manages to simultaneously enhance the decollette, hide tummy troubles, provide a miniscule waist (even if you don’t normally have one) and be ultra-comfy makes this a definite must-do for summer.

if you stop by the store, they also have the dress in a stunning, universally-flattering shade of cobalt – my personal favorite. but the gold and periwinkle are really lovely too.

sadly, i actually ended up returning mine…it’s best on ladies 5’7″ or shorter, unless you either have a super-long torso or are riskier with your hemlines than i am. but if the growth chart fits, you absolutely can’t go wrong.

i loved it paired with that fab leafy necklace i showed you recently and some studded gladiators, but i was also planning to pair with…

a loose, unstructured vest (left open, please) and the biggest, baddest chain necklace i can find, and perhaps even…

a boyfriend blazer and booties, come fall. ooh, or a leather moto jacket (as long as the length worked…keep it at least a couple of inches below the waistband on this one!).

of course, most of these styling ideas will work with whatever your favorite summer dress is this year…after all, it’s nearly time to start thinking about those summer-to-fall styling options.

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i know it’s much too early, but…

sigerson morrison debuted their new website today, and after months of serious withdrawal (sigerson may very well be my all-time favorite shoe designer), i was so, so ready to browse their lovely shoes obsessively once again. the new site is beautiful, and i’m coveting far and wide, but i’ve also discovered a very serious love i never, ever expected to find.

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i know it’s far too early to be talking pre-fall. and i know i’ve been staunchly opposed to the bootie for a very, very long time. but love (er, fashion) wants what it wants, and i’m head over sweet wooden heel for this version. it’s simply, utterly perfect. the ultra-low vamp means i actually would wear it with a skirt or cropped pant. that stacked heel only looks to be about 2.5″, which is my ideal height. the leather cuff and little stud snap at the back give this just enough edge to balance out the feminine heel…it’s truly fall shoe perfection.

at $295, it definitely won’t be my biggest footwear spending sin, but it’s still time to start saving (the rest of the line is amazing as well).

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my friday foot (er, shoe) fetish

cruising the web this week, i’ve come across a couple of new shoe shops that have me so excited (courtesy of feather, one of my fave new fashion blogs)! lately, i’ve been feeling like i’ve seen every shoe out there, and i’m just sick of all of them. discovering these shops has restored my faith in the (shoe) world…and opened up a whole new world of retail lust.

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gwyneth shoes is a fantastic new discovery. designed by a woman who’s worked for kenneth cole, steve madden and sam & libby, the line is perfectly priced, often under $80. and they’re all incredibly stylish and fashion-forward. these snakeskin peeptoe flats remind me too much of a pair i own by hogan (definitely not $80). they’re perfect with literally everything – i wore them to death last year. but my favorite are these sweet rose-covered metallic t-straps. they’re a great way to dress up casual looks, as well as those summer dresses when you just can’t do heels. loads of great ruffled and gladiator-style sandals as well…and all at awesome price points.

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higher on the pricing scale, i was lured over to gimme shoes by these grey biviel heels. nudes and greys can be hard to get right, but they’re the perfect option for summer. the last thing you want in hot weather is black, but neutrals are still a must. besides the biviel, i fell hard (oh so hard!) for these sweet flats by sigerson morrison, available in both nude and taupe. i’m telling you, nothing lengthens those gams faster than a shoe that vanishes, even if it isn’t a heel. and, even though they’re not my normal style, the spring dries van noten collection is well worth a look – they’re practically art!

just a little friday eye candy fun – i hope you find something to lust after. have a great weekend, dear readers! more summer essentials to come next week…

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