This Alexander McQueen Bootie (on left) retails for $1,155. They are gorgeous, but a little (make that A Lot) out of my price range right now. But leave it to Steve Madden to create a look-a-like that's well within my budget. Check out this very similar Seryna Bootie (on right) that goes for $129.
If you guessed Kim Kardashian....you're right! Kim went for a goth-inspired look for the September issue of YRB Mag. I almost didn't recognize her...did you? She tweeted yesterday "How crazy is this photo shoot for YRB mag. Definitely a look I've NEVER done before! Love it though! What do you think? Are you diggin' the look?
I love it when the clothes I have serve multiple purposes. That's when I feel I really get my money's worth. For example here is a simple yellow dress that can be dressed up for work, dressed to go to dinner or even for a night out in the town. The first look pairs the dress with a black blazer, gold sandals and black and gold accessories to add a chic look. This is perfect for going to dinner and if you have some plans of hitting the town afterwards, you can simply remove the blazer and exchange the earrings for smaller ones and instead add a long statement necklace. (You don't want to overdue it with accessories.I always like to keep my jewelry at two...for example if I have big earrings and a big necklace..I won't due a big bracelet and vice versa). The second look uses the same yellow dress paired with a striped collar shirt and navy blue cardigan...it's all about layering. This look is perfect for work and I just love the way navy blue and yellow go together. You can also add a skinny belt around the waist if you'd like. These looks can be done with your favorite color of dress, not necessarily yellow. Instead of yellow maybe use a red dress. It's all about getting your money's worth when you buy clothes.
Don’t you just love it when you look at old pictures and think “Seriously…what was I thinking with that outfit?” We all have that one picture (or maybe a couple) that we keep hidden away in a dark place and hope they never see the day of light….ahem like my prom pictures (2002). I almost died when my “friend” decided to tag me on facebook with my old prom pictures…ahhhhhh. Well yesterday, some friends and I from work starting talking about all the stuff we use to wear back in the day. It brought back some fun memories, plus some good laughs. Like my navy blue Nautica jacket. That was supposedly the “in” thing back in the 90’s . I even had a friend that had one in three colors…yellow, blue and green. We also admitted to wearing jean overalls and cartoon character t-shirts like Tweety Bird. We seriously thought that we looked so cool…but seriously what were we thinking. Then with the release of the Clueless movie I instantly channeled my inner “Cher” (played by Alicia Silverstone) and wore plaid skirts, knee highs and mary janes. I even remember wearing cropped tops that said “Whatever” on them…lol. I must admit it is fun to reminisce about the things we one day wore. So how about we take a trip down fashion memory lane..shall we? Let us know what you use to wear that now makes you think….”What was I thinking.” I might even make a trip to my mom’s house this weekend and dig up some old pictures of me and share them with you.
Lilian asks: "Do you know who makes the beaded dress that Blake Lively was wearing when she celebrated her birthday."
Viva Fashion Blog has teamed up with Franco Sarto to giveaway these peep-toe pumps to TWO lucky readers. Valued at $95 ,these velvety suede shoes in a contemporary tailored pump style with a round, open toe can be paired with dress pants, a skirt or even a pair of jeans. It also has a sleek lining and cushioned insole for extra comfort. 
Don't you love it when that dress you were eyeing for some time just went on sale. Well we just found out from one of our favorite sites, Slaves to Fashion, about a cool website that helps you find sales. It's called Shop It To Me. Here's how it works...you simply register and select your favorite brands and size. They have brands such as Armani, Juicy Couture, BCBG, Prada, plus much more you can pick from. Once you pick that out, they scour websites of leading retailers like Nordstrom, Gap, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales and send you Salemail, a daily or weekly email summary of which new items go on sale in your size. Now you never have to worry about missing out on a sale.
Although it might look like your regular sandal, the makers of FitFlop say this sandal was designed to be a workout while you walk. The idea is that the rubber sole of the sandal helps tone your legs because it creates instability during walking, which forces your leg muscles to work harder to maintain posture and balance. They come in different style from sequins, suede to bright colors and range from about $50 to $60. Did any of you try them out this summer? Do you think they actually work?
Julia Stiles pokes fun at celebrities creating eco-clothing lines with this hilarious video. My favorite is her fake creation called "Save the Last Shants" --a shirt that doubles as pants. Her inspiration for this was a homeless man she met that had taken his pants and worn it as a shirt. It's really funny...you have to watch it.
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Ashely wore this Elise Overland zebra print sequined dress to the Melrose Place launch party this weekend. It's from their Resort 2010 collection. What do you think of the dress....was it a hit or miss?
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Diane Krugar is seen here wearing a Kimchi Blue floral dress ($58) during an appearance on the Alexa Chung Show. Here's where she got it:
Miss Me Alexis 5 Motorcyle Boot, DSW, $49.95
Cream Quilted Bag, TopShop, $50
Padma Lakshmi wore these Christian Louboutin heels during the premiere of Top Chef (on left). They retail for about $1,071. Here is a pair at a more reasonable price for $123 (on right)
Ideeli is having a sale on Marc by Marc Jacobs watches at up to 63 percent off. Prices start at $66 and it ends tomorrow. Check out this Brown leather watch for $87 (originally $225) or this gold link watch for $83 ( originally $200). To get an invite to this sale, simply click here.
So I'm on my way to Key West today for the weekend to celebrate my hubby's birthday. And since we'll most likely be spending a lot of time at the beach I decided to check out some cute bathing suits for our trip. Check out this "Funky Bunch Tiki Tri Bikini" from Roxy. I love the colors, which is perfect for the whole Keys atmosphere. The best part of buying bathing suits when summer is almost over is that you can find most of them on sale. This one here is 50% off.
After 15 years of adding polish and panache to thousands of women around the world, renowned British style mavens and the original UK hosts of “What Not to Wear” Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine are jumping the pond to take on the United States! Trinny and Susannah bring their stellar fashion sense and flair to TLC to help style-challenged Americans get the makeover they deserve. MAKING OVER AMERICA WITH TRINNY AND SUSANNAH follows their journey across the country, helping America’s hardest working women realize their true potential. It premieres tomorrow at 10 PM ET/PT. Will you be watching? In the meantime, here's a sneak peak...
Do you get put off when shopping if the sales assistant is attractive? Researchers found that women were less likely to buy an item if they thought the shop assistant was better-looking than them. Biana Price, of the University of South Australia said "Women are biologically competitive if they consider that a female is a direct social threat. Retailers often think that beautiful is better. In the same way they use a celebrity to endorse a product, they hire a beautiful girl thinking it reflects the brand and other women will want to be like her. It doesn't always work like that." Using photographs of hypothetical shop workers - both attractive and unattractive - she asked 341 women whether they would consider buying cosmetics or a mobile phone from them.
Pond's recently launched a new anti-dark spots moisturizer Clarant B3 cream, which helps to even your skin tone and make your skin look radiant. We thought you might want to try it out, that's why we'll be giving it away to one lucky reader. Plus, you'll also get this romance package, which includes a cozy blanket and candle to spice things up with your honey. Simply send us your name to vivafashionblog@gmail.com for a chance to win. ** Contest has closed** Congratulations to Shrina P. on winning the giveaway. Thanks to all that entered.
