Take an additional 40% off sale items at French Connection with code SS40. Some of my picks below.
adventures in clearance shopping
It’s that time again, boys and girls. Time to play a game I like to call “Retail Roulette.” Rogan, Gryson and Subversive are on sale at Target, so I’ve thrown down my chips, said a prayer to the style gods, and clicked “Submit.” Get an extra 10% off with code EVW6WK7W and free shipping on orders over $50, though you’ll be hard pressed to spend that much as almost nothing is more than $15. Here are some of the items that appealed to me. I will post an update on fit/quality when my order arrives.
orange crush
In the past week, I’ve noticed several stylish women punching up their otherwise minimalist outfits with neon orange nails. The inspiration for this trend has come from sources as varied as the hipster penchant for all things eighties, Philip Lim’s Spring 2008 RTW show, Rihanna, and, perhaps most significantly, Chanel’s Robertson Exclusive “LA Sunset.”
Backstage at Philip Lim Spring 2008 RTW
Rihanna
If you don’t feel like splurging on Chanel, Essie has a similar shade called Mini Shorts.
This color works best on those with medium to dark skin tones and looks great with a tan. If I’d been to the beach more than once this summer, I would definitely jump on the neon orange bandwagon. Maybe I should start looking for a good bronzer …
lovely links
The Cut has the scoop on Alexander Wang’s new shoe collection and diffusion line.
Shop Diary tells us about the newest trend in denim. Are you ready to peg and roll?
Nitro:licious has pics of the latest UO designer collab - S<3C by Spring & Clifton.
Bill Cunningham, whom I adore (that accent!), has a slideshow this week about summer scarves.
Racked has the latest on the Manolo sale.