The Smart Stylist

The Smart Stylist http://thesmartstylist.com/ Abreast of all things hip and trendy, The Smart Stylist reel off the latest finds in fashion and style. TheSmartStylist.com, a blog dedicated to style and fashion without prejudice. From mens apparel to womens shoes that are chic and easy on your budget. Authored by Paul David, providing a male perspective in a professional and knowledgeable voice. en Copyright 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Splurge of the Week: Marc Jacobs Classic Chesterfield Coat classic chesterfield coat by Marc Jacobs, I wasn't really loving it. But the more I look at the luxurious and sophisticated design, I'm starting to like it. I swear it has some hypnotic spell that says 'buy me'. For $2,280.00 it is a little out of my budget. I also like the old hollywood vibe this coat has. And as you can see, this coat is versatile and wearable. Guys, this is a worthy investment and a great addition to your wardrobe. Perfect for fall.

Marc Jacobs Classic Chesterfield Coat
$2,880.00 Pre Order ShopJake.com

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/splurge_of_the_week/marc_jacobs_classic_chesterfield_coat.php http://thesmartstylist.com/splurge_of_the_week/marc_jacobs_classic_chesterfield_coat.php Fall 2008 Men's Apparel Splurge of the Week Marc Jacobs men's apparel men's coat Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800 'Bootielicious' Fall Christian Louboutin, Dior, Prada are there for the sky is the limit shopper. While booties by Jessica Simpson, Calvin Klein, and Vince Camuto are for the 'smart' shopper. Here are my top bootielicious booties for fall.

Jessica Simpson 'Roha' Bootie $110.00 Shoes.com	Vince Camuto 'Maran' Bootie $99.99 Heels.com
Dior Platform Bootie $790.00 Saks	Ash 'Twenty' Boootie $159.95 Nordstrom
Marc by Marc Jacobs Round Toe Bootie $465.00 Saks	Calvin Klein 'Rocci' Bootie $120.00 Shoes.com
Jessica Simpson 'Eldra' Bootie $110.00 Macy's	Christian Louboutin Ankle Boots $1,030.00 Saks

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/womens_shoes/bootielicious_fall.php http://thesmartstylist.com/womens_shoes/bootielicious_fall.php Calvin Klein Christian Dior Christian Louboutin Fall 2008 Jessica Simpson Shoes Marc Jacobs Women's Shoes Calvin Klein Christian Dior Christian Louboutin fall 2008 Jessica Simpson women's bootie Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800 Smart Shopping: Botkier for Target Richard Chai for Target, and know top handbag designer Botkier has joined the list of 'for Target' list. Botkier handbags usually priced starting at $400 and up but now you can own a Botkier for a fraction of that cost at Target! Here are my top picks from Botkier for Target Collection.

Botkier for Target Satchel $49.99 Target	Botkier for Target Clutch $19.99 Target
Botkier for Target Handbag $29.99 Target	Botkier for Target Hobo $39.99 Target

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/designers/botkier/botkier_for_target.php http://thesmartstylist.com/designers/botkier/botkier_for_target.php Botkier Women's Accessories Botkier women's handbags Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:44:31 -0800 Smart Trends for Fall: Lace Lace is a key trend this coming fall season and I'm personally loving this trend. Often seen on evening wear, lingerie and bridal gowns, this fall lace is front and center.

Top designer brands like Prada, Robert Rodriguez and Nanette Lapore transformed the delicate fabric into chic, elegant and classy fashion. Prada really utilized lace for fall. With Ad campaigns featuring supermodel Linda Evnagelista wearing to die for lace jackets, skirts and handbags adorned with lace.

Prada Pizzo S Women's Bowler Bag
$1,995.00 Neiman Marcus

Prada Ad campaign for Fall 2008 with supermodel Linda Evangelista.One 'smart' advice though, it's not necessary to wear lace from head to toe. Lace does have a somewhat formal feel to it so dress it down by wearing separates. Like this Nanette Lapore top, classy and elegant that can be worn under a jacket, perfect for work. For a more casual chic look, try this geometric top by Robert Rodriguez paired with your favorite jeans. And if you're attending a fabulous soiree, be daring with bright colors like this sophisticated Clover lace pencil dress by Milly.

Nanette Lepore Top
$260.00 Shopbop

Robert Rodriguez Lace Top
$297.00 Saks

Milly Clover Lace Dress
$480.00 Nordstrom

And of course, don't forget the shoes! Be careful not to look like you're wearing bridal shoes. Shop for shoes because the design is chic and trendy and not because they are made with lace. If lace is not your cup of tea but you still want to incorporate lace with your look, opt for subtle accessories like this belt by Alessandro Dell'Acqua that can we worn practically with any look. Happy Fall Everyone!

Bruno Frisoni Sandal $378.00 YOOX

Alessandro Dell'Acqua Belt $254.00 YOOX

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/seasons_collections/fall_2008/smart_trends_for_fall_lace.php http://thesmartstylist.com/seasons_collections/fall_2008/smart_trends_for_fall_lace.php Allesandro Dell'Acqua Fall 2008 Milly Prada Robert Rodriguez Women's Accessories Women's Apparel Women's Shoes fall 2008 lace Milly Nanette Lepore Robert Rodriguez trends women's dress women's shoes Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:38:00 -0800 Smart EcoStyle of the Week: Marc by Marc Jacobs Tote

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Marc Jacobs Organic Tote
$128.00 Shopbop

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Marc Jacobs Organic Shopper
$128.00 Shopbop

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/ecofashion/marc_by_marc_jacobs_tote.php http://thesmartstylist.com/ecofashion/marc_by_marc_jacobs_tote.php EcoFashion Marc Jacobs Women's Accessories ecofashion Marc Jacobs women's handbags Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:14:00 -0800 Crimes of Fashion: Rue du Mail Velour Cocoon Coat Juicy Couture.

This 'Cocoon' Coat by Rue du Mail is an example of velour overdone ( as if the design is not offensive enough ). As much as I try to hypothesize any reasons why Rue du Mail would have made such an unflattering, matronly looking and tasteless design, I just can't. Perhaps, it's metaphorical -- a beautiful butterfly awaits inside this cocoon. Yeah sure, nice try!

Rue du Mail Velour 'Cocoon' Coat $1,850.00 Neiman Marcus

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/crimes_of_fashion/crimes_of_fashion_rue_du_mail.php http://thesmartstylist.com/crimes_of_fashion/crimes_of_fashion_rue_du_mail.php Crimes of Fashion Fall 2008 Women's Apparel crimes of fashion Rue du Mail women's coat Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800 Splurge of the Week: Fall Luxury Shoes
As I was shopping for this week's shopping splurge, I came across a pair of fabulous Black Dolce and Gabanna Open Toe Slingback and I told myself this is definitely a splurge. But then I saw other fabulous and chic shoes by Dior, Miu Miu and Giuseppe Zanotti. So, ladies treat yourself with these very stylish shoes. You deserve it!

Giuseppe Zanotti Pump $689.00 Raffaello	Dior Patent Deco Bootie $939.00 Raffaello
Miu Miu Heel Mary Jane Pump $737.00 Raffaello	Dolce & Gabbana Slingback $629.00 Raffaello

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/splurge_of_the_week/fall_luxury_shoes.php http://thesmartstylist.com/splurge_of_the_week/fall_luxury_shoes.php Christian Dior Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2008 Giuseppe Zanotti Prada Splurge of the Week Women's Shoes Christian Dior Dolce and Gabbana fall 2008 Giusseppe Zanotti Miu Miu women's shoes Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0800 Smart Shopping: First Ever Blue Bee Sale! Blue Bee is known for offering exclusive designer fashions and that's why I always check their site for any smart deals. Though sale events are not as often as other fashion sites, but boy when they do you better shop, click and buy! Because what you saw and added in your wishlist a few minutes ago will go buzzing away.

BlueBee.com's first ever sale event starts at 60% discount and gradually increase to 80%! But don't be a hardcore penny pincher and wait for the 80% discount. 60% discount is better than nothing specially from a site that sale comes around once in a blue moon. Here are my picks from Blue Bee first ever sale event.

D&G Black Dress
$170.00 Blue Bee

Botkier Gladiator Wallet Carson
$110.00 Blue Bee

Marc by Marc Jacobs Mary Janes
$132.00 Blue Bee

McQ Short Sleeve Tux Shirt
$78.00 Blue Bee

Puma AMQ Anatomical Low Sneaker
$93.20 Blue Bee

Paul Smith Jeans
$149.20 Blue Bee

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/sale/first_ever_blue_bee_sale.php http://thesmartstylist.com/sale/first_ever_blue_bee_sale.php Alexander McQueen Botkier Dolce & Gabbana Marc Jacobs Sale Alexander McQueen Dolce and Gabbana Marc Jacobs McQ men's apparel sale women's apparel Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800 Smart Deal of the Day: Men's Designer Tees Under $50! Ssence.com is a trendy and stylish site that carries designer brands like D&G, Juicy Couture, Alexander McQueen, Diesel and more. As always, I went to the sale section on the site and was surprised on the inventory and prices! Let's just say the 'window' in window shopping is no more when I saw shirts my favorite designer brands like Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior Home, Energie and more! Here are a few shirts I picked and today's smart deals!

Diesel Tilango T-Shirt $36.00	G Star Grand Tee Shirt $35.00
Diesel Totica Tee $45.00	D&G Crew Neck Tee $35.00

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/sale/mens_designer_tees_under_50.php http://thesmartstylist.com/sale/mens_designer_tees_under_50.php Diesel Dolce & Gabbana G Star Raw Men's Apparel Sale Diesel Dolce and Gabbana G Star men's apparel men's shirts sale Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800 Fall Beauty Looks: Dior 'Dandy' Collection Christian Dior Fall 2008 Couture Collection is haute couture at it's finest. John Galliano showed us glamourous perfection. Undeniably one of my favorite couture collection of all time. Everything came together for the show, the gorgeous models, fierce fashion and flawless make-up.

Inspired by the 1930s, the rich plum and berry colors contrasted by warm, deep shades of beige punctuated the collection. I may have ran out of superlatives to describe Dior's Fall Collection.

This fall beauty look exudes an independent and free spirited woman. I also like that you don't have to wear haute couture with this look. Just wear darker rich shades for night and lighter shades for that fresh day look.

Dior Gloss
$24.50

Dior Lipstick
$27.00

Dior Eyeliner
$25.00

Shop Christian Dior 'Dandy' Collection

Dior Eye Shadow
$54.00

Dior Blush
$38.00

Dior Powder
$42.00

Dior Eye Shadow
$55.00

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/cosmetics_and_fragrance/dior_dandy_collection.php http://thesmartstylist.com/cosmetics_and_fragrance/dior_dandy_collection.php Christian Dior Cosmetics and Fragrance beauty Christian Dior fall 2008 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800 Smart Designer Spotlight: Richard Chai 19treb.large2.jpg

Richard Chai nicknamed as the 'boy wonder'' of the New York fashion scene showed his first collection during the 2004 New York Fashion Week and he didn't disappoint no one. After working with top designers like Marc Jacobs; there he created the Marc by Marc Jacobs line, Donna Karan and revamped TSE's haggard look as Creative Director. He decided it was time to create a line that bore his name.

In his own words, 'Pure. Intelligent. Refined' is what to expect from Richard Chai Fall 2008. I admire Richard Chai's sophisticated designs and the fusion of modern designs with old-world details.

Saks.com has select pieces from Richard Chai Fall 2008 Collection. You can also see a video of Richard Chai chatting with Saks Women's Fashion Director Michael Fink.

My personal favorite from his Fall 2008 collection is the Curve Seam Silk Dress. This dress has it all, the impeccable detail work, sophisticated and modern look. Made with Purple ( a key color for fall ) silk and the back of this dress is simply divine!

Richard Chai Curve Seam Silk Dress $2,695.00 Saks

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/designers/richard_chai/richard_chai.php http://thesmartstylist.com/designers/richard_chai/richard_chai.php Fall 2008 Richard Chai Women's Apparel fall 2008 Richard Chai women's apparel women's dress Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:31:10 -0800 Smart Shopping: YOOX Summer Sale YOOX is sending off this season with it's third and must-shop edition of Spring and Summer Collection Sale! There goes my paycheck. You can find fabulously smart deals on designer fashion apparel, shoes and accessories discounted up to 70% OFF! The designer brands we love like Sergio Rossi, Dolce and Gabbana, Diesel, Dior and Prada are of course as they always have on every YOOX sale are ever present. So, ladies and gents I suggest to head over and check out YOOX Summer Sale and treat yourself with something shiny and pretty!

Miu Miu Dress
$504.00 YOOX

Sergio Rossi Handbag
$148.00 YOOX

Diesel Men's Jeans
$64.00 YOOX

Jean Michel Cazabat Pump
$128.00 YOOX

Miu Miu Men's Shirt
$114.00 YOOX

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/sale/yoox_summer_sale.php http://thesmartstylist.com/sale/yoox_summer_sale.php Sale Diesel Jean Michel Cazabat men's apparel Miu Miu sale Sergio Rossi women's shoes sale Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:24:45 -0800 Juicy Couture Fall 2008 Trunk Show

Juicy Couture Tie Front Cardigan
$298.00 Nordstrom

Juicy Couture Knit Cardigan
$288.00 Nordstrom

I'm loving the knit sweaters and cardigan Juicy Couture has to offer this fall. the designs are fresh and chic!

And for us guys, Juicy Couture has this very stylish gray leather Motorcycle jacket. This jacket is sharp and can be worn with a casual or business casual look. Another piece I like is the Argyle v-neck sweater in Bordeaux.

Men's Leather Motorcycle Jacket
$798.00 Nordstrom

Men's Argyle Sweater in Bordeaux
$188.00 Nordstrom

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/mens_apparel/juicy_couture_fall_2008_trunk_show.php http://thesmartstylist.com/mens_apparel/juicy_couture_fall_2008_trunk_show.php Fall 2008 Juicy Couture Men's Apparel Women's Apparel fall 2008 Juicy Couture men's apparel women's apparel Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800 Crimes of Fashion: Ed Hardy 'Tanya' Satchel

For quite some time now, Ed Hardy is one brand that I'm on the fence with. I'm for edgy, fashion forward style and design but when it starts to borderline obnoxious and overplayed, I start to doubt and loose interest on the designer. And that's where I stand with Ed Hardy. I respect the reintroduction of the tattoo / biker inspired fashion and made it trendy and hip.

This Tanya Satchel, for me is having an identity crisis. I see a little bit of Juicy Couture influence here, a little bit of Betsey johnson there. And as their tag line says 'Redefining Street wear', it seems more like fluffed to me. I guess Ed Hardy is more of a 'specialty' brand or perhaps an acquired taste.

Ed Hardy 'Tanya' Satchel $315.00 Dillard's

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]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/designers/ed_hardy/ed_hardy_tanya_satchel.php http://thesmartstylist.com/designers/ed_hardy/ed_hardy_tanya_satchel.php Crimes of Fashion Ed Hardy Women's Accessories Ed Hardy women's handbags Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800 Splurge of the Week: Behnaz Sarafpour Two-Toned Dress I'm crazed about this two toned dress by Behnaz Sarapour! This dress is modern yet feminine and elegant. The wave and scallop pattern done in metallic silver and purple (a color trend for fall) adds an interesting texture. A delicate belt that has both the purple and metallic silver colors is so chic!

Pair it with fierce shoes like this 'Patio' Peep Toe Pump Davis by Ruthie Davis and 'Layla' Heel by Paris 'That's Hot' Hilton. Both compliment the dress' color and interesting design.

Davis by Ruthie Davis Pump
$624.95 Endless.com

Paris Hilton 'Layla' Heel
$87.99 Heels.com

Behnaz Sarafpour Dress
$1,230.00 ShopJake.com

Shop for luxury clothing at BlueBee.com!

]]> http://thesmartstylist.com/splurge_of_the_week/behnaz_sarafpour_two-toned_dress.php http://thesmartstylist.com/splurge_of_the_week/behnaz_sarafpour_two-toned_dress.php Behnaz Sarafpour Davis by Ruthie Davis Fall 2008 Paris Hilton Shoes Splurge of the Week Behnaz Sarafpour Davis by Ruthie Davis fall 2008 Paris Hilton women's dress Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0800