Haute News: Designer Duro Olowu for J.C. Penney

Hallelujah!! Duro Olowu is designing a capsule for retail giant J.C. Penney. Whoo hoo! I get to buy me some Duro Olowu at a affordable price! See the rest here.

Great Finds

                                               It is all about the wedge for spring and summer. 

Pick a pair in any color and a heel in any size for your own pleasure. For me it's all about comfort and safety and I've seen some of the most beautiful wedges for spring and summer, but the heels are stilts and that's a bad mix. I found this pair of leather wedges at my local Marshal's which will go perfect with something cool, chic and in a bold print.The clutch bag is from Target and it too will find it's way on my arm this summer.

What's Haute Now: Urban Expressions Accessories

I want this bag to replace the one that I bought thirty years ago at a bargain before inflation hit and was stolen.

But I love these two beauties. The bags are certified vegan and PETA approved. 

I'm always on the hunt for something chic and classic that doesn't cost me an arm or a leg and is well made and affordable. My children have been asking me what I wanted for Christmas and I've been repeating the same old thing. "I want a CHANEL 2.55 bag for Christmas." Imagine the number of side-eyes I kept receiving with that comment.

After much prodding and pleading, I told my girls to get me whatever they thought I liked and I'll take care of the bag issue. We hit up our local MARSHALL'S to see what goodies they had and lo and behold I found the perfect bag's. I've never heard of URBAN EXPRESSIONS before but I wish that I could have every color they had in the store. I saw two that I really liked and couldn't make up my mind which one I wanted, so I bought them both. Urban Expressions is also available at most boutiques and stores in your areas and the following web retailers: ebags.com, baghaus.com and hautelook.com

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or are searching for the perfect birthday gift for a friend, these stores like MARSHALL'S, ROSS, T.J. MAXX, etc. have the ultimate deals and steals if your looking for chic dresses and so much more.

I know where to go to get the best bargains to save money. What are some of your best-kept shopping secrets?

Margherita Missoni For Target

While looking through the August issue of VOGUE I came across this editorial featuring Margherita Missoni and as I read on I noticed that most of the pieces that were featured were from her families upcoming line for TARGET. (Slick move VOGUE) There were rugs, linen, tableware and even a bike that costs $400.00 in the editorial.

What do you think, is it going to be a winner?

WHAT'S HAUTE NOW: MATTHEW WILLIAMSON For Impulse Only at MACY'S

Scenes from the recently held event which featured a special musical performance from Kellis.

Talk about super cute! I love this new collection by Matthew Williamson available only at MACY'S.

Macy's recently debuted the "Matthew Williamson for Impulse Only Collection," which is the second designer in the retailer's new capsule series effort. Known for his luxury fashion house and distinctive bold print and color choices, Matthew's vision brings an ultra-feminine, bohemian 70s-style to this 30-piece collection that includes evening and day-wear, featuring embellished dresses, play suits, blouses, leather jackets and printed scarves.

The limited-time Matthew Williamson collection will be available in the Impulse departments at approximately 225 Macy's stores nationwide and on their website. Items are priced on average from $50 - $120, with specialty pieces selling for up to $300. See the rest of the limited collection here.

Perfect in time for all of this great weather we're having.

Photos: BFA

WHAT'S HAUTE NOW: NORMA KAMALI FOR WALMART

I've been meaning to write a post about this brand ever since I purchased a few pieces from it a year ago and just never got around to it until I went to WALMART'S website to order another top. Norma Kamali is not only known for her legendary swimsuits, but she's also known for her ingenious use of jersey knits. Here she creates these versatile dresses, outer garments, tops and bottoms in a collaboration with WALMART which can be mixed with high-end pieces to create the perfect look. The collection is limited to black with a few colors and prints available. The sizes available are from small to plus sizes, so if you're looking for glam looks for less, then check out the rest of the collection here. If you're not satisfied with NK for Walmart and want to see more, then check out her eponymous line here for an even larger collection from the "Queen of Versatility."

J.C. Penney Shows Customers How 'We Make it Affordable, You Make it Yours' Campaign

Women who have inimitable style know that they don't have to spend a mortgage payment and then some on great style and J.C. Penney is offering stylish women everywhere that option. J.C. Penney Company, Inc. launched  its new 2011 Spring marketing campaign, aimed at showcasing J.C. Penney as America’s destination for great styles at compelling prices. The ad debuted during the Academy Awards and the campaign builds on the Company’s “New look. New day. Who knew!®” marketing platform with a new tag-line “We make it affordable, You make it yours™.”

J.C. Penney’s new campaign underscores its dramatic style authority transformation and recent initiatives to provide customers the fashion they seek to create their unique style — all at an affordable price point.  J.C. Penney's offers an array of women’s fashion offerings including: Liz Claiborne, MNG by Mango, People StyleWatch and Cindy Crawford Style.  Source: NW

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WHAT'S HAUTE NOW: CHRISTIAN SIRIANO FOR SPIEGEL

Fashion designer Christian Siriano is on a roll. First he has his eponymous line of clothing, his shoe collection for Payless and his collaboration with Send the Trend and now a capsule collection for Spiegel. The collection consist of eleven designs of gowns and dresses within $49.00-$449.00. You can pre-order the collection now. Check out the rest of the collection here.

Photos: Spiegel