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Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle A shopping blog for fun, fashionable women who are long on style, but short on free time. You will find tips, trends, finds, online deals & more, with helpful links you can use to shop right now from the convenience of your computer. Articles
SALE: Charles David "Ponch" Platform Loafers 61% Off
2009-03-13 14:45:00 Charles David "Ponch" Loafers $59.99 (was $155-- save 61%!)Available at: smartbargains.comThe loafer is one of those iconic shoe styles that is easy to ignore. Yes, loafers have a long and quite impressive fashion resume but, let's face it, they aren't quite at home in the modern fashionista's wardrobe. Sure, the right kind of fashion maven could rock traditional loafers with skinny jeans and look More About: Sale , Platform , Charles David
Invest in... Sophisticated Earth Tones
2009-03-12 17:45:00 --By Kim MoshtaghiTory Burch "Brewster" Clutch$395.00Available at: bloomingdales.comEarth tones work wonders. I feel it every time I wear these beautiful colors together. The flow and softness of earth tones exude a tranquil, yet powerful presence. Being very sophisticated colors from the color wheel, they definitely make a statement without offending anyone. Plus, what else goes better with More About: Invest , Tones
Katie Goes Long & Britain's Oldest Runway Model
2009-03-12 13:30:00 • From sexy bras to Barbie dolls? Rumor has it that Heidi Klum may take part in a Barbie-inspired clothing line.• The next worrisome recession trend: husbands sabotaging high achiving wives. Seriously guys, I thought we were past this.• Katie Holmes has returned to the long hair look... and it's gorgeous!• 80-year-old model Daphne Selfe still works the runway for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana. More About: Runway , Model , Long
Spring Fashion: Girly Glam Polka Dots
2009-03-11 19:50:00 --By Kim MoshtaghiElla Moss "Dita" Dot Dress$184.00Available at: nordstrom.comInspired by an unbelievably adorable 4-year-old, I feel an urgent need to write about polka dots. Seeing this 4- year-old opened my eyes to the fun, bold trend of polka dots. Her outfit was a perfect polka dotted cardigan paired with dark jeans and stylish sneakers. When I see a 4-year-old dressing this impressive, I More About: Fashion , Spring , Glam , Girly , Dots
New & Hot: Victoria's Secret Perfect One Bra
2009-03-11 17:45:00 sponsored by:When it comes to bras, it would be pretty easy to just stop innovating. We've gone from corsets to sports bras to cleavage enhancers-- what else could there be? But, Victoria's Secret never seems content to leave the bra be. VS is constantly working to improve the bra, whether it is making a more flattering fit, a more alluring shape, a more comfortable design, or a more seamless More About: Perfect
How To: Dye Your Own Hair
2009-03-11 14:30:00 --By Jules Newmarkphoto: WomensHealthMag.comOne of the biggest head turners - literally, for me - is perfect hair. When I first see a fashionable woman and she has lush locks I start the wondering process. Are those extensions? Did she curl/straighten for hours this morning? Is it bleached? It's crazy really how much one can self-question about someone else's hair, but I think it's a make or More About: Hair
Louis Vuitton vs. Danity Kane & DIY Distressing
2009-03-11 13:30:00 • Leggings queen Lindsay Lohan is now launching a self tanner line. You've got to give her props for capitalizing on her trademark accessories-- skinny pants and a crazy tan.• It's a Louis Vuitton vs. Danity Kane smackdown... and LV wins. Of course.• Leighton Meester for Reebok... smart deal, or bad fashion move?• Get the latest style for less with DIY distressed jeans.
SALE: Marc by Marc Jacobs "Nieve" Sweater 40% Off
2009-03-10 19:45:00 Marc by Marc Jacobs "Nieve" Sweater $135.90 (was $228-- save 40%!)Available at: saks.comI'm constantly on the hunt for Marc by Marc Jacobs tops on sale. I love the way they fit-- they hug your body in all the right places, but never in a trashy kind of way or a way that would ever be inappropriate for work. For example, a bib-front top that is super slim through the shoulders. Or this graphic " More About: Sale , Marc
FOUND: Emmy Rossum's Belted Red Dress
2009-03-10 14:50:00 photo: Berri Goldfarb PRAfter seasons of playing second fiddle to its black and white cousins, the Little Red Dress is back with a bang... for day and night! A chic red dress has been called out as a spring must have by more than one major fashion glossy. And why not? A red dress is a true head turner and a sure way to make sure that every person in the room is looking right at you. But, a red
Topshop Sans Party & Amber Rose at Fashion Week
2009-03-10 13:30:00 • New York's Topshop set to open on April 2, sans party, but not without fanfare. Rumor has it Kate Moss will make a cameo.• The Stella McCartney show is receiving stellar reviews. As if we ever doubted.• The fashion blogosphere is all over Kanye flame Amber Rose 's Fashion Week ensembles. They are interesting. More About: Party
Coupon Code: 30% Off 7 For All Mankind at Blue Bee
2009-03-09 19:45:00 7 For All Mankind "Ginger" Jeans$187.00After Coupon : $130.90Available at: bluebee.com I've met few women who don't adore 7 For All Mankind Jeans. I'll be the first to admit that not ever pair of 7s will look fabulous on every woman, but there is a cut of 7 For All Mankind jeans for just about everyone. This fact, combined with 7 For All Mankind's status as one of the lines that sparked the denim More About: Blue , Code
Fashion Week: Mackage Goes Rock-Chic for Fall
2009-03-09 17:15:00 --By Jules NewmarkWith Spring almost here, I feel it's time to burst out with the spring pinks and greens -- there was just something about all the rain and gray days here in So Cal this winter that has caused me to pretty much fast forward mentally to nearly summer. So without further ado, we dress for Spring, then bikini for Summer and what do you know, it's already fall again. Designers know More About: Fashion , Rock , Week , Fall , Fashion Week
SALE: dVb by Victoria Beckham Jeans 50-72% Off
2009-03-09 14:30:00 dVb "Audrey" Cropped Jeans $59.99 (was $215-- save 72%!)Available at: smartbargains.comLove her, or hate her, or love to hate her... there's one thing you can't deny about Victoria Beckham : the lady knows her jeans. One of the original jean queens, Ms. Beckham has a flair for making denim look downright plush. It's no wonder that dVb, Victoria Beckham's own denim line, contains the kind of slim More About: Sale
Coco avant Chanel & Oliver Theyskens Takes a Bow
2009-03-09 13:30:00 • Olivier Theyskens saved the best for last at Nina Ricci. Sad that he's gone before I can actually afford a closet full of Nina Ricci.• Madonna's doing a clothing line with Christian Audigier. Love Madge; not sure she should stray from singing. We'll see.• Win an oh-so-trendy mixed faux croc clutch by Melie Bianco at Madberries. There's nothing like the smell of free fashion in the morning.• A More About: Chanel , Coco , Oliver , Avant
Web Snob: Drugstore Beauty, Minty Fashion, Helmut Lang & More!
2009-03-07 07:37:00 FASHION* 55 Secret Street wonders why does the fashion industry ignore women over size 12?* Coquette says fashion's latest color is minty fresh.* KRISTOPHER is wanting, wearing, and hating Helmut Lang, on sale at Gilt.* Second City Style: Before you buy those harem pants, see what men really think of some upcoming spring/summer trends.* Shopping and Info loves Balmain for Spring 2009.ACCESSORIES* More About: Beauty , Fashion , Drugstore , Snob , Minty
SALE: Steve Madden "Buck" Suede Boots 41% Off
2009-03-06 18:30:00 Steve Madden "Buck" Boots $94.99 (was $159.95-- save 41%!)Available at: overstock.comEver since Pearl, our Stiletto Jungle Music Editor, fell head over heels for Fiorentini + Baker's buckle strap boots I've noticed similar styles popping up everywhere. The rugged buckles provide visual interest, while the adjustable nature of the boot makes it super comfortable and customizable. I love the whole More About: Steve , Sale , Steve Madden
New & Hot: Velvet "Martha" Jersey Dress
2009-03-06 16:05:00 Velvet "Martha " Dress $106.00Free ShippingAvailable at: shopbop.comSometimes you just need a pretty new dress. That's exactly what this new "Martha" Jersey Dress from Velvet offers. It's just a really pretty daytime dress. The color is scrumptious, the fit is flattering, and the jersey fabric is one of the softest fabrics you can wrap around yourself. I'm particularly fond of the ruched empire More About: Velvet
Invest in... A Classic Button-Front Shirt
2009-03-05 18:40:00 --By Kim MoshtaghiClassic Cotton Non-Iron Shirt $59.00Available at: bananarepublic.comThere is nothing sexier than that crisp, clean, smooth men’s shirt to walk around in while you’re getting ready-- better yet, wear it out! Wearing a men’s collared shirt is seductively mysterious, without revealing your lace bra and underwear. I have started a fun and diverse collection of collared shirts. I love More About: Button , Front , Invest
Balmain's $2k Jeans & A Mall at the Plaza?
2009-03-05 14:30:00 • Balmain’s $2000 jeans are now available for purchase. Or, at least they were. Seems like they are selling out quick. Recession, shmecession.• Did you know there's a mall in NYC's Plaza Hotel? Neither did I. Evidently it's having financial trouble. More About: Jeans , Mall
New & Hot: Harajuku Lovers Shoes Re-Launch
2009-03-04 18:45:00 Harajuku Lovers "Liberty" Pump$99.99Available at: heels.comGiven both the commercial and critical success of Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. shoe line, I'm a little surprised it took so long to get the more affordable Harajuku Lovers shoe line right. After a brief foray into the streetwear sneakers genre, and a smart second thought, Harajuku Lovers Shoes is now re-launching with a line that is befitting More About: Launch , Harajuku
Tracy Feith for Target & Forever 21 Plus Sizes
2009-03-04 14:30:00 • Reliable sources say that CNN is planning to do a piece on French Vogue editor, and most fashionable woman on the planet, Carine Roitfeld.• Forever 21 to launch plus size line. About time.• Pictures of the upcoming Tracy Feith for Target line have surfaced. It looks pretty good so far. More About: Forever 21
FOUND: Katie Holmes's Navy Maxi Dress
2009-03-03 20:50:00 photo: people.comAdorable Katie Holmes is the talk of the town this week thanks to a recent, sweetly honest interview with Glamour magazine and accompanying amazing photo shoot. No longer gawky Joey Potter, the now 30-something Katie just keeps getting more chic and more lovely. Is it really any wonder that we can't turn away when she chooses to speak?Beyond her general star appeal, I simply More About: Dress , Navy , Maxi
Invest in... An Outfit to Slay the Ex
2009-03-03 18:30:00 --By Kim MoshtaghiT Tahari Leopard Print Skirt$108.00Available at: macys.com I finally ran into my ex last weekend and thank god I was prepared and looking good. After months of anxiety leading up to this moment, I’m glad I worked on myself mentally and physically, because it made the encounter more enjoyable. After he told me how beautiful I looked repeatedly, I felt the closure I was silently More About: Invest , Outfit
SALE: Dr. Scholl's Classic Sandals 43% Off
2009-03-03 15:45:00 Dr. Scholl's "Renew" Sandal$49.99 (was $89-- save 43%!)Available at: smartbargains.com Trendy shoes come and go. It heel heights fluctuate as rapidly as the tanking stock market. But, some shoes have real staying power. Like Dr. Scholl's classic wooden platform, metal buckle slip on sandal. Nothing feels more like spring than a new pair of classic Dr. Scholl's.While supplies last, you can score More About: Sale , Classic , Sandals
Web Snob: Anya Hindmarch Totes, Free YSL, Nude Heels & More!
2009-02-06 18:05:00 FASHION * Fashion Pulse Daily finds three fabulous blouses, and all of them surprisingly are from J.C. Penney! * KRISTOPHER is wanting, wearing, hating bespoke shirt dresses. * Second City Style asks, are you really planning to jump onto the jumpsuit bandwagon this spring? * Shopping and Info interviews Baywatch actress turned designer Melissa Biggs about her design career! * StyleBakery.com More About: Free , Anya Hindmarch , Heels , Snob , Totes
Valentine's Day Fashion: Flirty Dresses & Sexy Shoes
2009-02-06 14:50:00 --By Jules Newmark Dana-Maxx Love Me Knot Dress $382.00 Available at: various locationsSo the big day of love is coming up in about a week - you excited yet? Well I am going to Las Vegas with my boyfriend and a group of friends and I'm definitely excited - I mean, what's not to love in the city of sin? My biggest fear of the trip? What the heck am I going to wear??? Well, I recently discovered More About: Fashion , Shoes , Dresses , Sexy
Review: Vera Wang "Look" Perfume
2009-02-05 20:45:00 --By Tina B. Vera Wang "Look" Perfume $70.00 - $90.00 Available at: nordstrom.comI was so excited when I learned I would be the one to sample Vera Wang’s new scent Look. I went online and started reading all the articles I could find on this new scent to see what I was in for when it arrived. I have tried her Princess scent and thought it was nice, maybe a little young for me but nice. So I was More About: Review
Best Workout Clothes: Sneakers for Every Occasion
2009-02-05 18:05:00 --By Kim Moshtaghi Saucony ProGrid Ride $89.95 Free Shipping Available at: zappos.comWith warm weather just around the corner, it’s time to throw away your old sneakers and replace them with a brand new pair. Sneaker shopping can be very overwhelming, but it needs to be done! With many choices in different sporting arenas it is easy to get discouraged… and get the wrong pair, making your whole More About: Clothes , Workout , Sneakers
Gift This: Valentine's Day Gift Trends & Hints
2009-02-04 17:55:00 --By Jules Newmark Nerf N Strike Disc Shot $23.95 Available at: istorez.comLadies, get ready – word on the street is – or at least from recent trends, that men are going to buy more jewelry this year for Valentine’s Day!! With all the sales and promos put out lately, men are being inundated with bling on rings and bracelets, necklaces and more. Let me just say, thank heavens as I’ve been More About: Trends , Gift , Hints
SALE: Stella McCartney for LeSportsac 40% Off
More articles from this author:2009-02-04 14:50:00 Stella McCartney/ LeSportsac Carry On $237.00 (was $395-- save 40%!) Available at: bluefly.comStella McCartney for LeSportsac, now in its third season, is billed by LeSportsac as a natural collaboration. After all, both labels are known for using materials from exclusively non-animal sources and both labels take a fashion-forward approach to design, albeit in their own special way. Really, I More About: Sale , Stella 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
