Belt It

lauren — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:36:00 +0000

A great belt is a must-have for this fall. Skinny, wide and everything in-between is “in vogue” this season. Make sure that you have at least one great belt that wraps well around the small of your waist. Regardless of body type or size, this part of the waist is universally flattering to emphasize. Think outside the box when it comes to what you belt:: try belting tunics and oversized shirts, add a belt over jackets or cardigans, or accessorize a plain shift dress with a belt for a new look. A skinny belt even looks cool wrapped around a the “tails” neck-draped scarf. Stuck with basic black and brown belts in your closet? Experiment with metallic or unique colored belt to add that unexpected dimension to your outfit. Like I always say, accessories are the most inexpensive, simple way to immediately transform your wardrobe. With a few new accessories this season, including a new belt or two, you can quickly update your look using the clothes you already own.

Pictured: The Ceres Snakeskin Belt ($14), The High Sierres Belt in Gray ($17) and The Braided Larlat Tie in Gold and Blue ($11). All available at lulus.com.

Stylishly yours,

Lauren

www.editbylauren.com

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Begins TODAY!

lauren — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:31:00 +0000

If you haven’t ever shopped Nordstrom during its Anniversary Sale, make it a priority for this week be your first! The Anniversary Sale is like a “sale in reverse!” The store marks down brand new Fall merchandise store wide for 2 weeks (until August 2nd) and then raises the prices back to “original” pricing. How often is it that you can get brand-new items on drastic mark-downs?! (I am a huge fan of this concept and wish other stores would catch on to the novel idea!) If I were to post every impressive deal, this blog would take you days upon days to read…so I will just mention a few here. Make sure you make time to stroll through your local Nordstrom or browse online at Nordstrom.com.

1. The Dolce Vita ‘Webber’ Cuffed Bootie, available in brown (pictured) and in black. $139.90, after sale: $209.95.
2. The Cole Haan ‘Howland’ Penny Loafer (my hubbies favorite shoes!). $89.90, after sale: $148.00.
3. Michael Kors ‘Jet Set Sport’ Watch. $119.90, after sale: $180.00. (Note: This Watch is listed in the recent Anniversary Sale cataloge for this price, through not listed on sale on line. Nordstrom will honor this price, as listed in print.)
4. Caslon® Distressed Leather Jacket. $149.09, after sale: $228.
5. Shades of Couture by Juicy Couture ‘Heritage’ Aviator Sunglasses. $64.90, after sale: $98).

Happy Shopping!
Lauren
www.editbylauren.com

P.S. Edit by Lauren has some appointment slots still open for shopping at Nordstrom this week. Book Lauren during this sale over the next two weeks and receive 25% off shopping services. Don’t live in Atlanta? Let Edit by Lauren style you from afar! Call or email Lauren with your shopping list and she’ll help you make the best shopping decisions virtually…for just $15/item or 10 items for $100. lauren@editbylauren.com

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Belt It

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Begins TODAY!