It would be a rare holiday season if I didn't fall truly, madly and deeply in love with Gap's ad campaign - they always evoke real emotion and get me in the spirit. This year's - launching today - is no exception; dubbed “Make Love,” it focuses on a group of artists and activists - think Tony Bennett, Cyndi Lauper and Billy Porter, Harry Belafonte and Q-Tip - who are "giving and spreading love, hope and joy this holiday season".
My favorite in the mix is hot babe/Nashville star Connie Britton, shown with her adorable son Yoby in the snap above. Can you even? (I don't think I can!)
Of course, 'tis also the season to spend, friends, and to help shoppers find the perfect gifts for friends and family, Gap has partnered with VSCO (a popular photo editing app) and some of their most influential photogs to curate 26 days of gift ideas. Discover and shop along at gap.vsco.co.
Gap's Holiday Campaign is as Flawless as Always
Black Friday: Gap
Mongolian shearling vest, $298.00 at Gap
Black Friday at Gap promises some stellar deals - shop from Wednesday, November 23rd to Sunday, November 27th and receive up to 60% off the entire store.
The promotion also includes $19 women’s jeans & sweaters (select styles), $15 GapKids and babyGap Pro-Fleece Gap Arch Hoodies on Friday, November 25th until noon; $10 men’s & women’s long-sleeved T’s (select styles) and 60% off GapKids Graphic T’s on Saturday, November 26th and Sunday, November 27th.
To find a retailer, please visit: www.gap.com
OOTD: Dreary Day, Cheery Shoe
While I don't subscribe to MANY style rules, there are one or two that I hold dear. Most notably, I love a little contrast and despise anything too matchy-matchy.
But today, I broke my own rule (yes, I am a rule-breaker, it's true). After all, there's nothing like a bright, cheery pop of color to temper a chilly, windy, dreary, drizzly, gray New York day like today. So, I chose to embrace a little - or more specifically - a lot of red, namely my beloved Charles Jourdan Andes platform pump, a cherry red patent leather Alexander McQueen wrap bracelet and, of course, MAC So Chaud lipstick, a favorite orange-y red for Spring.
Head to toe, here's what else I'm wearing:
- Rachel Roy Tweed Jacket (no longer available)
- Gap Silk Top (no longer available)
- Alexander McQueen Whip Snake and Skull Wrap Bracelet (available in black here)
- 7 For All Mankind Skinny Second Skin Legging Jean in Rinsed Indigo
- Charles Jourdan Andes Platform Pump
How do you perk up your rainy day looks? Do tell.
Photo snapped by Felicia Sullivan
OOTD: Fur, Glorious, Fur
As an obnoxious woman of the world, I often like to publicly declare my love of animals as such: "I love animals. Petting them. Eating them. Wearing them."
I made true on that declaration this week with my new Adrienne Landau Fur Vest. This deliciously soft (like, seriously, it puts my cats to shame) and toasty vest was the perfect topper to a cropped white jean and a serious, serious shoe.
Head to toe:
- MAC Russian Red Matte Lipstick
- LOFT Collection Chain Necklace with Crystals (gift)
- American Apparel Sensualitee (no longer available)
- Adrienne Landau Rabbit Fur Vest
- Gap Cropped Skinny Jeans (no longer available)
- Jessica Simpson Collection Dany Platforms
OOTD: The Modern Power Gal?
This Thursday, I had the honor of presenting a case study on last year's Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness campaign at BlogHer Business. Now, I've spoken on panels before, but at events that skewed more fashion than business. So the evening prior, I had an intense internal debate on what to wear.
Should I go the more classic business route? Perhaps rely on a bold, printed Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress (as I am prone to do)? In the end, I decided to wear what made me feel most comfortable and most like myself, hence the look below.
Head to toe, here's what I was wearing:
- Kimberly McDonald Geode & Diamond Earrings (gift of the designer)
- Loeffler Randall Silk Linen Blazer
- J.Crew Eliza Camisole (no longer available, and clearly a wardrobe STAPLE as I've featured it in OOTD's time and time again!)
- LOFT Necklace (gift of LOFT, not yet available)
- Gap Cropped Skinny Jean in White Wash (limited sizes available on sale here)
- Miu Miu Peep Toes (these have a spectacular jeweled heel, which isn't visible here)
I'm always seeking inspiration, so do tell - what's your go-to outfit when you want to feel confident and stylish?
Photo by Felicia "The International" Sullivan
OOTD: The Debut of My Alexander Wang Rocco
In a perfect world, every bag would be the Alexander Wang Rocco.
Well made, with aggressive hardware and deliciously supple leather cut to look like velvet (you can smell the dead animal from six feet away), it's recently risen the ranks to be among my very favorites. So, today, I kept things uber simple and let the bag be the star.
Head to toe, and shopping for jam at Le Pain Quotidien:
- Tom Ford Jennifer Sunglasses in Black
- Nine West Scarf (Gift, no longer available)
- American Apparel Acid Wash Jersey Deep V-Neck T in Black
- Gap Cropped Skinny Jeans in White Wash
- Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Mason Buckle Wedge
- Alexander Wang Rocco Mini Duffel in Cut Velvet Leather (Smoke)
Photo by Felicia #Pave Sullivan
OOTD: Crouching Dina
This season, my perennial fashion quest was for the perfect white jean. High and low I searched, resulting in countless hours wasted in dressing rooms across the city.
Along the way, I learned a thing or two. Firstly and most importantly, white jeans are IMPOSSIBLE. Most are insanely unflattering, in part due to the lighter fabric used by so many brands. Gap (a store I never, ever shop, to be clear) is the one exception I've discovered to date; their white denim is thick enough and opaque enough to disguise the majority of my (notable!) flaws. In short, WELL DONE Gap!
In honor of the gorgeous weather in New York today (the humidity of the weekend has broken), I built a neutral look around them, with a single pop of color:
- Tory Burch sunglasses (no longer available)
- Elizabeth Cole Dagger Necklace via Gilt Groupe (no longer available)
- J.Crew Eliza Camisole (no longer available)
- Martin & Osa Cashmere Cardigan (no longer available)
- Gap Cropped Skinny Jean in White Wash
- Balenciaga Giant City in Outremer (no longer available)
- Cynthia Vincent Mason Wedge
Do tell...have you discovered the perfect white jean for Summer 2010? I'd love to hear about it in the comments!
30% Off at Gap, Old Navy & Banana Republic
Print the coupon above to partake in the upcoming Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic Give & Get Sale. Since I'm a big animal lover, 5% of your purchases will be donated to the World Wildlife Federation (while you receive an awesome 30% off!) Happy Shopping!
For the Love of (Fashion) Multiples
With all this talk of Octomom, my mind has turned to multiples lately. Multiples of the fashion variety, of course.
I don't know about you but when I find an item that I love, I tend to stock up. This has some pluses and minuses. While it's good to have multiples of staple items, if you buy too many, you risk looking the same everyday (which anyone who has seen me in a cardigan and long camisole can attest to.)
Here's a list of the multiples in my wardrobe currently:
- 25 Hanky Panky Thongs
- 12 J.Crew Cardigans (different colors/prints/styles)
- 10 Honeydew Mesh Boyshorts
- 5 DVF Wrap Dresses (various prints)
- 4 pairs of Old Navy Diva Skinny Jeans
- 4 American Apparel Tri-Blend Deep V Tees
- 3 Pairs of Low Top Converse All Stars
- 3 Gap Ultimate Push Up Bras
- 2 J.Crew Eliza Camisoles
- 2 Norma Kamali for Wal-Mart Batwing Sleeve Sweatshirts
- 2 Louis Vuitton Speedy's (Used to be four but I recently sold a red Epi 25 and a Damier 25)
- 2 Pairs of Uggs
Deals & Steals Weekend Edition
Save up to 40% at eLuxury's Private Sale. Shop now through the 25th for advance access. The Dior Retro Patent Pump (left) is now $325, was $540.
Valid today only, enter GAP25 for $25 off a $125 purchase at Gap.com.
50% off sale items or 30% off full price, you pick the deal at Active Endeavors. Offer expires at Midnight, use code pick30 or pick50 to save.
Antonia's stellar shoe selection is up to 40% off, click here to shop.
Enter THANKS at checkout for 40% off Global Goddess goodies, from now through December 8.
Get 25% off everything at Eye Candy Buy Candy - just don't ask me what the name means. Use code PREVIEW, offer expires November 27.
Code LHBBDB gets you 25% off all orders at Lisa Hoffman Beauty from now through November 30. Spend $100 and the code will also get you a free 0.5oz Vitamin A&C Serum - a $45 value.
J.Crew's holiday sale is an additional 20% off, enter code EXTRA20 at checkout. Expires at midnight.
The 30% off designersale code at Pink Mascara expires tonight.
Barney's designer sale starts online today - save up to 50% and get free shipping.
Deals & Steals Tuesday
Beauty.com has a KILLER GWP happening right now - spend $100 and get this Rachel Roy-designed clutch with both full and deluxe travel size products, including Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer, Korres Basil Lemon Shower Gel, Fresh Sugar Lychee Body Lotion, Murad Firming Bronzer, PHYTO 7 Daily Hydrating Cream, Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Stila Eye Glaze in Kitten, Remede Alchemy Premium Night Cream, Arcona Cranberry Gommage, Fekkai Protein PM Repair Strengthener, Jane Iredale Pure Matte Transparent Powder, Nick Chavez Flocker and Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme. Shop fast - this one will sell out fast.
Save 30% at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy with the annual Friends & Family event from November 13-16. If you need a code, email me at eye4style AT gmail DOT com!
Israeli bath & body store Sabon is taking 15% off all holiday gifts, from now through November 16. All orders will also receive a pre-boxed Bath Ball, perfect for a stocking or Secret Santa recipient!
Bloomingdale's Friends & Family event is here, enter FFEMAIL online to save 20% off everything, valid through November 16.
Order two pairs of boots at Endless and you'll automatically save 20%, no code required.
Deals & Steals Thursday
Luna Boston's post-election sale is live. Enter code purple08 to save 20% on handbags, shoes and other accessories from now through Friday.
UK readers, treat yourself (or someone else) to a tub of The Body Shop's Coconut Body Butter at 50% off. Click here to take advantage of the offer. Valid November 6-9.
Stila is offering a 20% discount and free shipping on any order of $30 or more our website from now until Dec. 16th. Enter code ECYX12 at checkout and save on goodies like the new Celebrate and Shine set ($40), left.
Macy's is offering free Shipping with any $99 purchase at the Veterans Day Sale with promo code: VETSFS.
Take an extra 25% off sale items at Gap.com with code EXTRA25. Expires November 11.
You know the economy is bad when Intermix has a code. Enter 50GIFT at checkout for $50 off any order of $300 or more, sale merchandise excluded. Offer expires November 16.
From the Inbox: Deals & Steals Wednesday
From the inbox:
Couture Candy offers up a 30% discount on one of my favorite designers, Ingwa;Melero. I'd snatch up the Elena Mini Dress (left, $254 after code) if I hadn't just dropped a grand at J.Crew...Use code INGWA30 to save.
Lancome's Oscillation mascara is finally available today. This bad boy vibrates, separating lashes effectively and lengthening and volumizing dramatically. With any $35 purchase (the mascara is $34, unfortunately...no accident, of course), enter OSCILLATION at checkout for deluxe samples of Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover and Cils Booster XL.
Lucky college students get 20% off at Club Monaco stores. Click here to find a store near you.
Spend more, get more. Enter code GETMORE at checkout at Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic to save 15% off orders of $75 or 20% off orders of $100. Expires tonight.
Get a free Wallflower or Scentport with any store purchase at Bath & Body Works. Click here to print the coupon.