Dresses & Skirts :The Fashionable Housewife

Save $1,500 On Your Next Outfit

January 13th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

I love paying full retail price! I want instant gratification, and if it means buying NOW rather than waiting for something to go on sale, I say go for it! Just kidding. I love saving money as much as the next person, but I also have a soft spot for beautiful designer duds. I mean who doesn’t. (Probably a lot of people, but I doubt they’re reading this blog…anyway…) I was playing the internet is my closet game and came across the following pieces on Shop Style:

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Giulietta Polka Dot Silk Crepe Tee $475 at Net-A-Porter

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L'Agence perforated Leather Mini Skirt $575 at Barney's

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Giuseppe Zanotti Double Platform Booties $795 at Barney's

Add that all up and you’ve got a $1,845 smashingly good-looking outfit. So what if it’s a mortgage payment, it’s important to look good so you can feel good, right? But wait…do my eyes deceive me:

StyleMint Rush Shirt in Cream with Black Dots 3-1

StyleMint Rush Polka Dot Tee $29.99

Vegan Leather Skirt $148 at Free People

Michelle Suede Bootie $79.98 at ShoeMint

Almost the exact same outfit for A LOT less! Like $1,587 LESS! Now that’s what I call bargain shopping. And the best part is, you can get the entire look on-line, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your house on this cold and dreary winter day to get instant gratification!

You can also find great bargain shopping tips on The Budget Fashionista, or follow this link for tips on how to shop at trendy stores: http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/how-to-shop-trendy-stores/

Posted in Affordable Fashion, Dresses & Skirts, Fashion Advice, Retail Therapy, Shoes Shoes Shoes!, Shopping Related Topics: Barneys, fashion, net-a-porter, Outfit Ideas, Shoe Mint, Shop Style, Shopping, Style Mint

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Not Your Mother’s Pendleton Wool

November 16th, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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When I think of the brand Pendleton I think of warm blankets and wooly home accessories, and occasionally the name brings to mind conservative woolen outfits and prim and proper clothing. This is what I see:

Image courtesy of Pendleton-usa.com

Image courtesy of Pendleton-usa.com

So imagine my surprise when I stumbled across this AWESOME dress from Pendleton for Opening Ceremony.

Pendleton for Opening Ceremony Pencil Dress $599 at Shopbop.com

According to the Shopbop.com web site …”Fashion rebels at Opening Ceremony, known for their avant-garde boutiques in New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, discovered a partner in heritage textiler Pendleton when they visited century-old woolen mills in Oregon in 2009. The result of their collaboration is Pendelton Meets Opening Ceremony, a collection of artfully constructed pieces in timeless plaids, intricate patterns, and brilliant hues. Inspired by American legends and world travelers, this line brings out the stylish free spirit in all.”

Image courtesy of Pendleton for Opening Ceremony

Image courtesy of Pendleton for Opening Ceremony

Image courtesy of Pendleton for Opening Ceremony

I love these jackets and the messenger bag! The mini skirt is fantastic. The vibrant colors are great for the dreary winter months, and bold prints can work for daytime casual as well as downtown funk. Definitely not your mother’s Pendleton! You can find most of these pieces, along with many other vibrant selections at Openingceremony.us/.

Posted in Blazers & Jackets, Dresses & Skirts, Fall Fashion, Fashion Advice, Shopping, Winter Fashion Related Topics: Fall Fashion, fashion, Pendleton for Opening Ceremony, Pendleton Wool, Shopbop.com, Shopping

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5 Fall Dresses You’ll Love

October 28th, 2011 by Denise Shively

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This season, dresses have become a fall wardrobe staple, and they are infinitely more wearable, comfortable and chic than ever before. Here are five fall dresses you’ll fall in love with!

The Little Black Dress

Every woman needs a little black dress in her closet, and this simple sheath is figure flattering and visually slimming because of the black inset at the waist. Because it’s such a simple dress, you can jazz it up any way you like with sparkly earrings, a killer pair of heels and a cocktail ring that makes a statement. (Also available in 3 additional colors.)

($19.99, Chadwicks.com)

The Retro Dress

Sweet as can be yet oh-so-wearable, this retro style strawberry print dress is perfect to jazz up a dreary season. Satin buttons march up the front of this fanciful frock, while the flattering princess seaming in the bust, girlie bow adornments and a sash complete the look. Don a pair of patent heels and playful earrings and you’ll turn heads wherever you go.

($89.99, ModCloth)

The Wrap Dress

There is no silhouette more flattering to every woman than the wrap dress, and this gorgeous one from Dillard’s features a rich jewel-tone olive color that’s perfect for fall. The silky jersey fabric gently skims your body for an all-over slimming effect, too! Worn alone or with a cardigan, a killer pair of heels and a statement necklace, this dress will take you from work to weekend in a flash.

($98, Dillards)

The Lace Dress

I mentioned in an earlier post how lace is super trendy for fall; what better way to rock a trend than with this gorgeous red lace dress? The simple sheath silhouette is super figure flattering, and the dress is fully lined to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions. Worn day or night, simply don a pair of stiletto heels and you’re ready for wherever the day takes you!

($168, French Connection)

The Two Tone Dress

Color blocking is hot for fall, and I love the simple combination of black and white on this two-tone dress. The round neckline, stretchy knit material and body skimming silhouette combine to create the perfect “every day dress” you turn to when you have nothing else to wear. Jazz it up with a few simple accessories and a pair of platform pumps for the perfect look.

($19.80, Forever21)

Which dress is YOUR favorite?

Posted in Dresses & Skirts, Fall Fashion Related Topics: chadwicks, Dillards, fall 2011 dress trends, fall 2011 dresses, fall dresses, fall fashion trends, Forever21, french connection, little black dress, modcloth, retro dresses, wrap dresses

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Summer’s Latest Looks from Conversation Pieces

June 30th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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April flew by in a flash, and May popped up with soft warm weather. Along with that, we want pretty swishy dresses that catch the wind…. dressy maxi dresses that feel so ladylike draping in a soft heap over our laps at an fresco bistro Sunday brunch… fluttery blouses and feminine details that are polished yet drizzled with sweet goodness. Before you head out for that long summer vacation, be sure to check out the latest warm weather additions from Conversation Pieces (one of our faves here at The Fashionable Housewife)!

Some of our absolute favorite new dresses for Summer? Check it, ladies:

The Swept Off Your Feet Dress $54, Everyday Jersey Dress $33, Lilacs and Haystacks Dress $ 38

Posted in Dresses & Skirts, Fashion Advice, Shopping, Summer Fashion Related Topics: conversation pieces, espadrilles, flowy dresses, staying cool, Summer Fashion

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Banana Republic Creates New “Mad Men” Line

June 27th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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The Banana Republic unit of Gap Inc., which has teamed up previously with “Mad Men” for marketing promotions, is doing so again this summer with what will be their most extensive joint effort to date. The centerpiece of the new promotion is a collection of men’s and women’s fashions, to be sold in Banana Republic stores and online, based on how the characters on “Mad Men” look.

There will be 65 items in the so-called capsule collection, which are to carry co-branded labels bearing the logos of “Mad Men” and Banana Republic. The merchandise is to be priced the same as similar regular items sold in Banana Republic stores and on bananarepublic.com.

The clothing and accessories like suits, dresses, ties, sweaters, hats, skirts, coats and blouses are influenced by “Mad Men,” which takes place in the 1960s. But they are intended to reflect the sensibilities — and the fit requirements — of contemporary shoppers.

The “Mad Men” collection is to come out in August, when the AMC cable channel was expected to be presenting episodes of the show’s fifth season. (The first four seasons made their debuts from summer 2007 through summer 2010.) However, a dispute between AMC and Matthew Weiner, the creator of the series, has delayed Season 5 until early 2012.

via Stylebistro

Posted in Blazers & Jackets, Dresses & Skirts, Shopping Related Topics: Banana Republic, gap inc, mad men, retro fashion

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Moss Mills “Wrap Me In Ethereal Material” from Conversation Pieces

June 9th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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We just love Conversation Pieces (I think you ladies know that) and their newest dresses from Moss Mills are ADORBS!

Moss Mills Wrap Me In Ethereal Material in Grey Giraffes, $48 Conversation Pieces

In Black Zebra and Grey Feathers

What do you ladies think? Wouldn’t these dresses be great for Summer cookouts with just a pair of flip flops… and with a change of shoes would transition right into evening! Rock on Conversation Pieces.

Posted in Affordable Fashion, Dresses & Skirts, Shopping Related Topics: conversation pieces, Dresses & Skirts, Moss Mills, wrap me in ethereal material

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Sun Kissed Society Dress from Conversation Pieces

March 29th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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Conversation Pieces comes through for us again, with the absolutely adorable and versatile Sun Kissed Society Dress. This dress is absolutely just what I needed to get excited about the Spring and then Summer! What with it’s pockets (you know I love ‘em) and ruffly goodness, this dress is just sassy enough in it’s simplicity. Thanks again, Conversation Pieces! What I love about this online boutique is that there is always something new and inspired… but more importantly you aren’t going to see every other lady on the scene wearing the same thing. Yay! You know what else? EVERYTHING on their site is affordable, super affordable in fact. Want an example? The Sun Kissed Society Dress is $39.00… WOW!

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