Boots that Won’t Break Your Budget…

As a spin-off  from my older post (Tuesday’s Featured Item: Donna Karan Boots), I thought I should make note of trendy boot styles that can be bought without forcing you over your credit limit.

Alot of us are well into the fall season, and for some of us, boots are definitely an “essential”, if not for comfort purposes, then certainly for stepping out in style.

Now while perusing frugal-fashionistas.com, i came across this post…

Best Budget-Friendly Boots

Stomp through winter in style without busting your budget with our top ten boots under $100. Shopping details below.

So there you have them.

Take Note.

Take Your Pick.

Spend Sensibly.

Sourced from http://www.frugal-fashionistas.com/search/label/top%20ten

An Outfit on Avenue7: Inspired by Friendship

Submit an outfit that portrays a relationship in the making…

This was the challenge put forth to the fashion-loving community of the Avenue7  site a little while ago….

While some  featured “romantic love” , Ramona won the challenge with this outfit inspired by “friendship”.

Ramona's outfit for the "Relationships Competition" on Avenue7

By the way, If you’re on avenue7, don’t forget to check Ramona out @

http://www.avenue7.com/PeoplePage.aspx?PersonGUID=4e7d26d7-1d81-482f-84e2-d510869e3dd3

An Outfit on Avenue7: Inspired by NY Fashion Week

Avenue7 users were challenged to create an outfit inspired by the recent NY Fashion Week, which could be featured in the pages  of a popular  magazine (imaginary of course).

In the end rebecca’ emerged as the winner….

rebecca's NY Fashion Week Competition Outfit on Avenue7

If you’re on avenue7, don’t forget to check rebecca’ out @ http://www.avenue7.com/PeoplePage.aspx?PersonGUID=7d9aeb40-48b4-4a47-896d-7f8a25a917a7

Spotlight on: Rachel Bilson

STAR BIO

Name: Rachel Sarah Bilson

Rachel Bilson

D.O.B.: August 25, 1981

Occupation: Actress.

Home-town: Los Angeles,  California

Best Known For: Playing Summer Roberts on the prime time dramaThe O.C. , making her film debut in the 2006 film The Last   Kiss series starring in the 2008 action/sci-fi film

Heritage: Jewish/Itailian-American

Romance: Bilson and actor Hayden Christensen became engaged in December 2008, over the holidays.

Fashion: Bilson has been recognized by several media sources as being a “fashion junkie”.She has described herself as having a “vintage” sense of style, and noted Kate Moss and Diane Keaton as inspirations. Her clothes often have a “boho” feel to them. She approached DKNY Jeans in late 2007 with a view to design a clothing line with the popular fashion brand.Together they created Edie Rose. Much of her fashion collection was lost when her home was burglarized in May 2009.Bilson has turned down requests to appear seminude in men’s magazines, specifying that she feels that her body “is sacred” and “not there for the whole world to see”.

Some of Rachel’s looks through-out the years…..

Rachel Look 1

Rachel look 2

Rachel look 3

Rachel Look 4

Fall looks on Rachel Bilson

Sourced from:   http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/fashionweek/photos/0,,20301132_20305256_20672581,00.html, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Bilson

Avenue7 logo

Have you checked out www.avenue7.com as yet?

If you haven’t, then perhaps now’s the occasion to “get with the times”…

And WHAT exactly is “Avenue7″ you may ask?

Here’s a snippet from their “ABOUT US”  section…

“Based in buzzing London, our job is to bring you the most amazing fashion based community in the world. Stick with us to be on top of all the coolest trends and styles.

The best part is, you’re in charge too! Create your own outfits and scout your own favourite products from the web and add them to the High Street. Chat to your newly found friends about your shared passion for fashion in our “Club” forums. Full instructions can be found in our Help section.

Avenue7 is still growing fast and we love bringing you the most exciting new features we can imagine. If you’ve got any ideas, we’d love to hear from you, so send us an email, even if it’s just to say ‘Hello!’ to theteam@avenue7.com.”

But don’t take anyone’s word for it….have at look at it for yourself.

Get to signing up, if you like what you see folks!

http://www.avenue7.com/

submitted: Saturday October 31st, 2009

Featured Item: Dress for under 10

While browsing through BooHoo’s many webpages, I came across what

Cora Crinkle Lace Ruffle Dress @ boohoo.com

could be considered to be a great find. A ruffle dress that you can choose to dress up or dress down, depending on accessories used.

And the best part? It’s on SALE!

ITEM STATS:

Cora Crinkle Lace Ruffle Dress

One shoulder lace and cotton ruffle dress, 100% Cotton, Length 76cm at back.

Colour: Ivory

Price:

Was £30.00

Now £8.00

BooHoo’s Online Magazine

Along with a glamorous display page

of  “Sequins, Shimmer & Shine”,

Boohoo can boast of having

boohoo magazine

an inter-active user-friendly online magazine, all 100 glossy fashion-packed pages. It’s Autumn 2009 issue is interestingly titled “The Bumper Style Issue”, and features a classic-looking model on the  “cover”.

Along with pages upon pages of looks to try, read articles such as “Top Ten Must-Have Buys”, “Style Spy”,  “Accessory Addict”,and an exclusive interview with British singer/song writer Remi Nicole  ( and oh-so much more).

I was truly impressed, but why not check it out and draw your own conclusions?

http://cde.cerosmedia.com/1B4acf11367c8e1212.cde

Fall @ Forever21…(For the Frugal @ Heart)

A recent visit to the Forever21 website afforded me with much-needed as to wear to look for fashionable (and most importantly, AFFORDABLE) items for fall 2009. Have a look at these outfits….all totally under $100.

H81 Drape Poncho $16.90, Fab Striped LS Top $6.50, Fab Heathered Mini $8.50, Peep Toe Ankle Boot $32.80, Studded Circles Cuff $4.80

Jewel Trim Pleather Vest $29.80, Fold Over-The-Knee Boots $44.80, Lark Charm Necklace I $4.80,

Hooded Trench Coat $36.90, Reversible Striped Vest $28.90, Basic SS Cotton Tee $5.90, F8688 Sunglasses $5.90

Whiskered Crease Straight Jean II $34.90, Open Plaid Scarf $12.90

Crochet Trim Sweater Cardigan $27.80, Love Heart Slub Top $17.80, H81 Pleated Bengaline Skirt $12.90, Wing-Tip Oxfords $19.80, Miranda Mixed Bangle Set $9.80, Dazzle Rose Ring $4.80

sourced from: http://www.forever21.com/looks/looks_product.asp?id=20091015-04#

Who Wore Whom @ NY Fashion Week

Now that the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is over and it’s buzz is finally winding down, lets recap what some of the A-listers were wearing, shall we?

At the Kick Off  Parties (drag cursor over pic to see captions)

Gwen Stefani gets ready to present L.A.M.B.'s Spring 2010 collection at New York Fashion Week. Week.

Molly Sims and Michelle Monaghan (in a J. Mendel dress and Boudin necklace) at the launch celebration of Molly Sims's new Grayce by Molly Sims jewelry collection

Oscar winner Charlize Theron (here with designer Vera Wang) played host at the unveiling of the new designer floor at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City.

NY Fashion Week: Day 1 (drag cursor over pic to see captions)

NY Fashion Week: Day 2 (drag cursor over pic to see captions)

NY Fashion Week: Day 3 (drag cursor over pic to see captions)

NY Fashion Week: Day 4 (drag cursor over pic to see captions)

Teen idols Hilary Duff and Amanda Bynes proved their brand loyalty at the Herve Leger by Max Azria Bryant Park show in slinky designs from the line.

NY Fashion Week: Day 5 (drag cursor over pic to see captions)

Lady Gaga and Madonna

Janet Jackson celebrated with Marc Jacobs at his after-party hosted by Belvedere Vodka and V magazine

NY Fashion Week: Day 6 (drag cursor over pic to see captions)

Small-screen beauties Katrina Bowden and Ashley Madekwe, who attended Max Azria's shows

Gossip Girl's latest guest star Hilary Duff helped DSQUARED2 design duo Dean and Dan Caten celebrate the launch of their new eyewear collection

NY Fashion Week: Day 7 (drag cursor over pic to see captions)

Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen

Grammy-winning singers Mary J. Blige (wearing Lorraine Schwartz jewelry) and Alicia Keys joined tennis great Serena Williams at a party benefiting the Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN), hosted by Gucci at their Fifth Avenue boutique

NY Fashion Week: Day 8 (drag cursor over pic to see captions)

Thandie Newton, Francisco Costa, Kerry Washington and Rose Byrne

Gossip Girl's Penn Badgley and MTV VMA winner Taylor Swift saw what they may be wearing this spring at Tommy Hilfiger's show

sourced from: http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/fashionweek/photos/0,,20301132_20304791_20671491,00.html

Tuesday’s Featured Item: Donna Karen Boots

It seems as though you can’t turn on the t.v. set without a pair  of ankle-boots being sported…This week’s pair comes from the Donna Karan Collection.

Donna Karan Suede Ankle Boots

ITEM STATS:

Donna Karan
$8949.98

• Understand the power of persuasion. Passionately persuade wearing these provocative shoes by Donna Karan™.
• Soft suede upper.
• Back zipper closure.
• Decorated in three thrilling colors.
• Leather lining.
• Leather insole.
• Contrast colored leather outsole.
• The 3/4″ platform makes the 4 3/4″ heel feel like 4″.
• Made in Italy.
• 4 3/4″ heel.

Sourced from: http://shopping.instyle.com/browse/boots/Donna-Karan#