Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Celebrity Influence and the Power of the Internet








I have a guilty pleasure. It's called "schmut" magazines. When I hit up CVS for my monthly beauty care I usually throw one of those magazines into my basket at the last second. Just for good measure. Just for my ability to relate to those that enjoy "pop" culture.......alright, I am just saying! Sometimes it's good for the soul to chill out w/ a glass of wine and Hollywood gossip and even more importantly fashion trends!! As I was perusing US Weekly back in January, I saw this beautiful bohemian style dress that Jessica Alba was sporting. It's very rare that I impulse shop - it's typically a very calculated decision making process. One indication is how long I think about a piece.....in this case it was almost two months.



The internet is a powerful tool. Two months after I originally spotted the Tolani Ginger Tunic on Alba I googled the following words: "December Jessica Alba's dress on beach with daughter Honor" and the image popped up. From there I was able to track down the dress.....only to find out it was on backorder until the end of March! Now the second part of my decision making: is it worth the wait? I sat on it for two more days and eventually pulled the trigger - I couldn't get it out of my head! Hopefully the anticipation will prove fruitful! It gives me something to get through the last dark days of winter at least!






How do you guys decide to make purchases? Are you impulse shoppers or well-thought out shoppers?



xoxo,


kiki

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Mango, mi amor, no son sólo una fruta!

One scarf I bought...Tori Burch-esque


TRANSLATION: Mango, my love, you are not just a fruit!! The fabulously affordable Spanish retail store MANGO featuring "off the runway" looks for peanuts has been rediscovered! First time I went to Spain I enjoyed learning about this store, but little did I know until now that I can order online and have it delivered to my very own American front door! This company does it right - from their printed scarves (starting at $20) to their basic tees, they will not fail with fit and style. I call their line: office chic because they show you how to work outfits together that are conservative yet on trend. Just note that European sizes don't always translate perfectly to US sizes....so although it might take a couple tries to get your order perfect, once you do it will be LOVE! Check out http://www.mango.com/ for an indepth look at clothing that will differenciate you from the next girl.....


I love this shift! For $139 in the hottest neutral.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Ingenious: Candy and Shopping in One?






I don't even need to write an entry for this one. The website says it all....where else can you shop for clothes and candy at the same time? This is a perfect "drop the hint" kind of website to send to your loved ones just in time for Valentine's Day! For all you candy lovers, check out A Sweet!!!!!









XOXO,


Kiki

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Swirl me Up, Scottie! Earnest Sewn Sale TODAY!!



Earnest Sewn jeans on sale on http://www.swirl.com/! Get on and order your pair for $79! Regularly around the $200 mark - which means you are getting them for 60% off! No bells and whistles, just good, honest, well-made jeans!