By Malene Birger
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Online Sale Alert! Up to 60% Off at Net-a-Porter
Step back, ladies, it's time for a sale raid. Net-a-Porter is on sale up to 60 percent off, and the pickings are fantastic, as usual. I still can't get over my obsession with yellow, and pretty pieces like this By Malene Birger Sloane pleated top ($141, originally $235) aren't helping.
Trend Alert: Tulip Skirts
Designers have been playing with volume for seasons now. What was once a frightening trend has evolved into something modern and wearable. The easiest way to play with volume is with a tulip skirt.
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Celebrity Style: Claudia Schiffer
The eternally stylish Claudia Schiffer took her kids to school in an ensemble that's fresh, feminine, with a slight '70s flair. The supermodel tucked her airy sheer Malene Birger lavender blouse into a pair of light-wash, high-waist jeans and dressed her feet up with nude flat sandals. A purple and white YSL bag matches without going overboard, while her gold locket and Dolce and Gabbana glasses serve as cool finishing touches.
Online Sale Alert! 70% Off Spring/Summer at Shop Language
Spring has left us and Summer is on its way out. In an attempt to make room for Fall merchandise, Shop Language is offering 70 percent off old merchandise. I'll take it.
Online Sale Alert! Deep Discounts at Kate Boutique
What do you get when you cross skinny jeans with dressy trousers? These Malene Birger Akane Pants ($164, originally $234). This is a good option for women in the corporate world who want to look stylish yet conservative.
Exclusive My-Wardrobe Pick Their Autumn Winter Fashion Buys
In the run up to Autumn we're asking the top beauty and fashion editors, bloggers, buyers, makeup and hair artists, stylists and industry experts to share with us their new season tips.
Today we caught up with My-wardrobe.com buyer Joanne Watkinson to find out what she recommends for the colder months.
First up the all important it-bag.
Beautiful Embellished Sweaters
If you're looking for a classic, feminine style that you can wear through Fall, Winter, and beyond, why not try an elegant embellished sweater? Whether they're new or vintage, cardigans or pullovers, these beaded and sequined knits can look very dressed up with a skirt or really cute and funky with a pair of distressed jeans. Here are some sweet styles I've found.
Fab Site: Art Effect Chicago
Last time I was in Chicago, I stumbled upon this fabulous shop called Art Effect, a neighborhood boutique on Armitage billed as "a modern day general store." Now, I'm thrilled to discover that the store has a web site, too. Like its bricks-and-mortar equivalent, the online shop sells a wide array of adorable things, ranging from quirky designer fashions and jewelry to pretty stationery and luxurious home wares that make Art Effect a great place to buy wedding gifts.
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Instyle
Jul 06 2009
Marion Cotillard
WHAT SHE WORE
A '50s-inspired silk faille dress from Dior, accessorized with diamond strands, platform pumps and a snakeskin clutch
WHERE
The Paris premiere of Public Enemies
WHY WE LOVE IT
Cotillard added edge to her delicate blush cocktail dress with daring burgundy velvet platforms. Pump up a prd_id=845524446216292&site_refer=AFF001&site_refer=AFF001&siteID=KSqIQ6SzPUQ-cc3x1r_xWWJXJ8WPIefk.A" target="NEW">pastel design with shoes in a darker shade of the same hue.
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