Sites To Check Out This Week

#1 - MissSelfridge.com
GREAT prices on super trendy pieces!



#2 - The Hello Kitty Collection @ Forever21.com



#3 - FREE SHIPPING on all orders @ UrbanOutfitters.com
11/21-11/29 - No minimum purchase!

Great for their exclusive online only product - like this tribal print bodycon skirt!


#4 - 30% off WINTER styles + Free Shipping ALWAYS @ ASOS.com

Get deals on faux fur - like this swing coat for only $90!


#5 - 10% OFF your entire purchase @ shopAkira.com

RetailMeNot Coupon Code: LOVESHOPAKIRA

Prepping For The Holidays

Putting up the Christmas tree -

My favorite ornaments-

Find some favorites of your own-

Ornament @ Nordstrom

Decorative Pillow @ Pier1

Snowflake Table Cloth @ Kohl's

 

 Swan Ornament @ Pottery Barn

Sequin Monogram Stocking @ West Elm

Sequin Cuff Napkin Ring @ Crate & Barrel

My Favorite Holiday Scent - Gingerbread

Perfect for Holiday entertaining - 3 Wick Candle @ Bath & Body Works

5 Fab Finds

#1: Sparkle & Shine for under $40 @ Forever21

#2: Lace Back Velvet Dress (Material Girl $25 @ Macy's)

#3: Burbery Prorsum for less

Inspiration: $1300 @ Saks

My version: Raffia Messenger Bag $20 @ Aldo

#4: Free Shipping on all orders @ Madewell through December 19th!!

Loving this new Lace Lines tee $68

#5: Lace Babydoll Dress $90 @ Urban Outfitters

My version (Material Girl $30 @ Macy's):



Weekly Nail Update

This week's nail fun:

Don't be afraid to mix and match pop colors that tie back to a neutral base shade.

Fashion Focus: Lace Back Details & 70's Dresses

Lace Back details:


Previously featured for battenburg: Free People Dress $130



Lace Back Dress $20 @ Forever21


Design History Cashmere Lace Back Sweater $130 @ Bluefly


Lace Back Hi Low Sweater $65 @ Shop Akira



 70's Shift Dresses:


Zigzag dress $70 XOXO @ Macy's


Shift Dress $60 @ ShopAkira



Free People Lace Dress $130

3 Days, 3 Ways

If I had to label my style, I'd call it Boho - but that's not to say that I don't like to try new looks. Try switching it up every week - check out my 3 styles in 3 days:

Look#1: Grunge - Hi Low hem maxi (Bar III @ Macy's), Denim jacket (Gap), Combat boots (Aldo)

Look #2: Boho femme - Open knit sweater (J. Crew), Chiffon Pleated Maxi Skirt (Elle @ Kohl's)

Look #3: Feminine Flirty - Polka dot chiffon crop tank (American Rag @ Macy's), Jeans (American Eagle)

Fashion Focus: Battenburg Lace

What is Battenburg lace? Perhaps the most readily accessible type of lace today - Battenburg has had many names including Renaissance lace and mezzo punto. Easily recognizable, this lace is sturdy and manufactured on a large scale. It is frequently seen in tablecloths and bridal gowns.
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Want to look ultra feminine? Incorporate Battenburg and other lace qualities into your wardrobe just like we did:

Lace dress: American Rag @ Macy's

Slouchy cardi: Forever21

Over the knee socks: Forever21

Leather combat boots: Aldo

AE girls sporting Ultra fem outfits (from left to right)

Lace belted tunic: Forever21

Lace ballerina dress $60: American Eagle Outffiters

Lace embroidered skirt: Forever21

Looking for Battenburg of your own - try these options:



 

Juicy Couture skirt $280 @ Net-A-Porter

Lace back dress $130 @ Free People

Lace tee $150 @ Newport News

Straight from the NY Fashion Week - Oscar De La Renta Battenburg Lace Top