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Smart Shopping: Saks Shoe & Handbag Event

By The Smart Stylist on October 31, 2008 9:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Saks is having its Shoe & Handbag event where you get rewarded for shopping shoes and handbags from top designer brands like Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Dior. Now that's what I call a 'Win-Win' situation. And if you're to take advantage of this spend some and get some event, I recommend this Gucci Tattoo Heart Slingback, Gucci 'Pelham' Shoulder Bag and Yves Saint Laurent 'Lola' Satin Slides. Have fun Shopping! Event ends November 3rd.

Gucci Slingback $695.00. Gucci Shoulder Bag $1,595.00. YSL Slides $595.00.

Coinciding with this fabulous event is the Denim Sale, enjoy a 30% discount on Rock & Republic, 7 for All Mankind and True Religion jeans.

(l) Rock & Republic Jeans $141.40
(r) True Religion Skinny Jeans $120.40

(l) Marc Jacobs Tank Top $78.90.
(r) Milly Silk Blouse $143.90.

And that's not all! Get discounts of up to 40% on designer apparel, shoes and accessories.

Personally, I have to give Saks kudos for these smart and fabulous sales... until I get my credit card statement. Here are some of picks from Saks.

Splurge of the Week: Yves Saint Laurent Majorelle Bag

By The Smart Stylist on October 11, 2008 11:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Yves Saint Laurent is known for classic and timeless fashion and accessories. It is also one of fashion world's most recognized and most important luxury brands. From the birth of Yves Saint Laurent (the brand) in 1961, designers like Albert Elbaz (currently with Marni) and Tom Ford were commissioned to design the ready-to-wear line of one of fashion's powerhouse. So, expect nothing but high-quality, top-of-the-line fashion apparel and accessories from Yves Saint Laurent.

When I came across this Majorelle Bag by Yves Saint Laurent, the first thought that came to mind was understated yet trendy and subtle yet elegant. The sleek modern design and rich luxurious leather gives this bag a timeless chic feel. This bag is perfect for tailored and clean looks. I always say it hurts to be beautiful and this Yves Saint Laurent Bag will leave a bruise on your piggy bank. $1,725.00 to be exact! Your wallet ready for a beating? Have fun!

Yves Saint Laurent Majorelle Bag Red
$1,725.00 Brown's Fashion

Yves Saint Laurent Majorelle Bag Brown
$1,725.00 Brown's Fashion

Splurge of the Week: McQ by Alexander McQueen Coat

By The Smart Stylist on September 24, 2008 1:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Alexander McQueen known for avant garde and edgy fashion-forward designs, proves that he doesn't have to have over the top creations to show that as seen on this wool coat.

To some this coat is just another coat, for me I see creativity and innovativeness. The wide lapel, military-inspired design, single-button and silhouette is chic and stylish.

And you can easily create a variety of looks from a classy business woman by day then by night, ditch the oxfords for a pair of YSL Tribute Platforms to paint the town red with your BFFs as a sexy social butterfly.

YSL Tribute Platforms $995.00 Saks.com

McQ by Alexander McQueen Coat

$830.00 Shop Jake

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Designer Shoes Doppelganger?

By The Smart Stylist on July 13, 2008 4:20 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

For my birthday a couple of Sundays ago, I met up with my sister and her family at Universal Studios Hollywood for lunch. I complimented my sister for the fabulous maize colored sandals she was wearing. And to my surprise that she only paid twelve dollars for the sandals! She told ma that she purchased them online GoJane.com.

I decided to check out the site. My first stop is the women's shoe department. While browsing the extensive inventory, one shoe caught my attention. A pair of sandals looked like a pair of Chloe sandals from a couple of seasons ago, and thought it's just a coincidence. Well, the 'coincidence' reasoning ended when I saw a sandal identical to a pair of Guisepe Zanotti, Yves Saint Laurent Tribute platform pump and more!

Despite the obvious and almost identical designer shoes offered at GoJane.com, I still give the site kudos for having designer inspired shoes available for everyone and not replicating these shoes for the sake of making a buck! Thank you to my sister for telling about the website, I guess 'Smart Styling' runs in the family.

Chloe Sandal $355.00 Marissa Collections	Ankle Wrap Sandal $28.99 GoJane.com
Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Pump $760.00 Saks.com	Stacked Platform Heel $23.99 GoJane.com

Industry News: Yves Saint Laurent Dies at 71

By The Smart Stylist on June 2, 2008 2:46 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

'Merci beaucoup et au revoir Yves Saint Laurent.'

Yves Saint Laurent, one of fashion's well known and greatest, passed away at his home in Paris on Sunday after battling a long illness. Spanning over 40 years in fashion with his extraordinary creative mind evident by his unique eye for color, provocative designs and love for fantasy pair all that with his personality and eccentricity. He will be remembered and surely will be missed.