I love this cute video featuring every fashion blogger's 13 year old idol, Tavi Gevinson of Style Rookie, and the Mulleavy sisters from Rodarte discussing the much-anticipated Rodarte for Target collaboration. Tavi visits the set of the photo shoot for this special Rodarte capsule collection in the beautiful plains of North Dakota to give us a sneak peek of her favorite pieces.
December 20 is not so far away...
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Don't miss the lovely Thread Social on sale at Gilt Groupe tomorrow (Thursday, Dec 9)!
I have loved Thread Social since they first branched out from bridalwear a few years ago and I love any opportunity to snag their dresses at more wallet-friendly prices. The good stuff at Gilt has been flying out the virtual door in seconds lately, so go to the sale as soon as it opens!
The Thread Social sale starts on Gilt Groupe at 9am PST. And you can check out what's left of the Marc by Marc Jacobs sale while you're there!
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I just received the complete Look Book for the Rodarte for Target collection that will be released in stores and online on December 20. I love sisterly design duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy, so I was excited when they were chosen to do this affordable capsule collection.
I'm sharing the entire Look Book with you so you can get the feel for the collection. It is described as "edgy-chic" but it has a distinct feminine goth vibe with black lace and tulle layered over a nude underlayer. My favorite look is the nude lace long cardigan over a lacy dress with a skinny gray leopard belt. Lace tights and tiny motorcycle gloves are two of my favorite trends for winter, so these dresses and cardies will be perfect for the season!
Images: Target.com
{balmain crystal animal print boots}
{bottega veneta cutout leather boots}
{givenchy fanta denim lace-up boots}
{christian louboutin charme 100 ankle boots}
Converse Jack Purcells have been my favorite weekend sneakers for many many years. I strongly prefer the Jack Purcells to the All-Stars (I hate how flat they are...they make feet look one size bigger), so I'm excited that Converse has started to expand on this alternative classic style.
I just discovered Jack Purcell Sequins! I love wearing heels when I go out at night, but there have definitely been many occasions when I have wanted to find an outfit that allowed me to wear my super comfy and beat-up Jack Purcells. These amazing sequins sneakers would go perfectly with dark skinny jeans, a sexy silk tunic, and a cropped leather jacket. A style tip for using sequins...definitely don't wear more than once piece with sparkle on it!
The Jack Purcell Sequins come in white, athletic navy, black, and silver at Converse.com for $90. Converse is running a special promotion until November 30 that offers 20% off.
I love the optional matching ribbon shoelaces!
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I am constantly interested in the way that the impact of blogs grows in the fashion world.
A continuous theme throughout my observations about blogging and fashion is studying the way that bloggers have changed the way that the general fashion-loving public has access to high fashion. Fashion bloggers are being recognized as cyber-stylists who make picks and critique designs just like the highest paid editors and fashion industry leaders do.
Coach is featuring a project on their website called Blog-A-Day where they feature a different fashion and style blog each day. Blogs appreciate being recognized by designers and designers are starting to appreciate being recognized by blogs!
Shopaholics Daily, which is run by my blogger friends Aly and Kori, has been selected to be featured in Coach's Blog-A-Day and in conjunction is hosting a Giveaway for a free Coach Audrey bag in purple (valued at $598).
Visit Shopaholics Daily to find out how to enter...
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{silence & noise sequin trim open cardigan at Urban Outfitters}
{silence & noise chiffon sequin top at Urban Outfitters}
{j.crew sequin scarf cardigan}
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I just read an article in the LA Times that gave me a tiny glimmer of hope that perhaps the world will need architects again sometime soon...
LA Times: Architects get more contracts in October
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I just added a new feature to Hello Kelli!
Now you can sign up for a newsletter that will email you with my new posts when they are published. For those of you who don't like visiting websites all the time to see if they have been updated, this will make it a lot easier for you.
I post new articles only a few times a week, so you definitely won't get a flooded inbox...but if I have something exciting to share with you (like an amazing flash sale that is about to end!) then you will hear about it right away!
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So far all of you ladies (myself included) who weren't able to make it to the Jimmy Choo for H&M launch in 200 stores nationwide today, my friend Julia at Fashion Pulse Daily has a full and complete report to share with you. She addresses the predictable mayhem at the midtown Manhattan store and her tips for creating a more successful collection in the future. Thanks Julia!
Jimmy Choo for H&M - Was it Worth the Wait?
I also heard from a shoe-obsessed friend in Seattle that Jimmy Choo didn't make it to the Pacific Northwest...was anyone else waiting for this day only to find that the collection was unavailable in their area of the world? If only they had H&M online...
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{dv by dolce vita wendall boot $109.90 reg. $169.95}
I've been a big fan of Nordstrom sales ever since I was a little girl. It's probably part of being from the Pacific Northwest since Nordie's is such an integrated part of the culture up there, but I always mark my calendar for the first day of their famous Anniversary and Half-Yearly sales. Even with all of the shopping in New York, I actually missed Nordstrom when I was living there because they are so consistent and have great customer service (which you definitely won't find in Manhattan.) The sales are the best!
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for women and children starts today at Nordstrom stores and online. Pre-Fall merchandise in all departments (Savvy and t.b.d. are my favorite!) is on sale for about 33%-40% off.
A new flash sale website for luxury skin care products launches today. It's basically Gilt Groupe for skin care. Here is my invitation to become a member:
The Skinny
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My absolute favorite t-shirt designer LnA will be featured on flash sale website ideeli on Friday, November 6 at noon (I think that is East coast time...not 100% positive on that).
I usually stock up on LnA basics whenever I can find them in my size on sale. They always have a fairly decent selection on Bluefly.com, but I'm excited to see what kind of prices they have on ideeli...I'm hoping for 40% off??
Everyone has their favorite t-shirt brand, and LnA is definitely mine! My favorites are the deep v short sleeve and long sleeve tees, which I collect in all of the various colors. I just love the super soft thin fabric in simple styles that are great for layering. I discovered LnA two years ago when they came out with their first collection and were fiarly difficult to track down...but now I am happy to see them popping up everywhere!
This year they have added to their collection with fabulous zippered leggings (that I have gushed about before...), riding pants, cozy fleece hoodies, and a t-shirt dress.
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I think some people refer to these as "jeggings" (like jeans + leggings)...but I used that term yesterday and was laughed at. So I will just call them denim leggings. Even though "jeggings" still sounds kind of cute...
I have been a little indecisive about my take on denim leggings, but I finally got a pair and I have to admit that I love them. I am so tired of the plain black leggings that I have been accumulating in every variation imaginable, so the denim is a fun new development. I love super skinny denim, so why not just wear denim leggings instead? They serve a similar purpose and they are a million times more comfortable. They go with everything and the best part is that I can wear them with oversized black sweaters and not feel like I'm dressed in black from head to toe.
I have the Hue Denim Leggings in Navy for $28. If you want to find your own, I recommend ankle length and matte finish with a thick fabric.
And remember my number one rule for wearing leggings: always wear a top that covers your backside!
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If you still haven't gotten yourself a pair of Melissa environmentally-friendly and comfortable shoes, check out the flash sale on Ideeli that starts Tuesday, October 7 (tomorrow) at 11am. Usually the shoes sell out really quickly, so I would order them as soon as possible!
Oh I hope they have some of those high-heeled 3-strap platform Mary Janes that I've been eyeing since the summer...
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While I'm on the topic of Alexander McQueen as an artist, I just watched a short film for the collection of men's and women's athletic clothing and shoes for Puma...amazing! It was created by movie director Saam Farahmond and is called Ghost. You can watch the video and see the collection online.
{women's nylon bomber}
{SS griffin print}
{quilted pants}
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