Our Salemail was flooded with gorgeous open back dresses this morning all at over 50% off! We especially liked these numbers by Alexander Wang, Opening Ceremony, and Cynthia Vincent, although we must give an honorable mention to Black Halo. While the shape of these three dresses is relatively similar, each designer incorporates different geometric details to flatter the back.

Left: Alexander Wang Ponte Dress – Was: $580, Now: $290
Middle: Opening Ceremony Ripple Dress – Was: $208, Now: $104
Right: Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Dress – Was: $350, Now: $105

You might not have a personal make-up artist at your disposal, but these great beauty tips taken straight from Miami Fashion Week will certainly add a little glamour to your everyday look. Trendsetter Mandabear’s expertise extends beyond the runway as her blog contains an amalgamation of her of shopping adventures and some awesome beauty product reviews.

Swimsuits aplenty were recently strutted down the catwalk at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011 in Miami.  As part of the usual Fashion Week woes, we sadly cannot get our hands on the threads right away.  No worries beach bunnies. It’s still possible to get on top of the trends with the magic of hair and makeup.

Here are two looks that will have you covered both day and night from two sizzling fashion shows at Miami Fashion Week: Qiss Qiss and Dolores Cortes. The beauty looks were created by MAKE UP FOR EVER, the official makeup sponsor for Mercedes-Benz Swim!  If you want to recreate the looks to a T, you’re in luck!  All of the products used are readily available for purchase.

[Budget Friendly Tip: The official color descriptions are noted after each product so you can achieve the look with similar products that you may already own.]

Day Look from Qiss Qiss

EYES

• Base: Aqua Cream #16 (pinky beige shimmer)
• Eye Shadow: #132 (berry rose sheen) – applied on top of the base, all over the lid.
• Eyeliner: Waterproof Liner in Black – lining top and bottom lashes.
• Mascara: Aqua Smoky Lash

LIPS

• Lipstick: #434 (transparent coral beige)

CHEEKS

• HD Microfinish Blush #6 Quickie (salmon pink)

HAIR:

• Natural waves. Low maintenance with middle part – if you do like a side part, keep it closer to the middle.

Night Look from Dolores Cortes

EYES

• Base: Diamond Shadow #302 (robins egg blue with shimmer)
• Outer Corner/Crease: Diamond Shadow #310 (dark green teal with shimmer)
• Inner Corner: Aqua Cream #11 (yellow gold shimmer)
• Eyeliner: Aqua Eyes in Black 0L – lining top and bottom lashes
• Mascara: Aqua Smoky Lash

LIPS

• For a matte look: Lipstick #502 (matte nude beige)
• For a glossy look: Glossy Full Couleur #10 (peachy pink)

CHEEKS

• Sculpting Blush #22 (iridescent coral orange)

HAIR:

• Curls achieved with a curling iron or hot rollers. Run fingers through hair to loosen up the curls.  Hair is out of face and swooped to the side to frame the face.  Set with a bit of hairspray.

All Products from  MAKE UP FOR EVER

We’ve been big fans of floral prints this summer, so when this Joie Nadina Skirt showed up in our Salemail at 70% off (every size still in stock) we’re pretty sure our heart skipped a beat. The high waisted cut is flattering on a variety of body types, and we can already envision throwing a pair of tights under this lovely mini come Fall time.

Joie Nadina Skirt
Was: $248.00, Via Shop It To Me: $74.40

Shop It To Me Trendsetter and vintage shopping expert Chanelle from The Penelope Times is here to share a few tricks of the trade. By following her 5 tips you’ll be able to turn a potentially overwhelming experience into one that makes your closet AND your wallet very, very happy. Be sure to check out her blog and online vintage clothing store, Penelope’s Vintage!

My name is Chanelle and I’m here to help you overcome your fear of thrift shopping or make thrift shopping easier on you. I own an online vintage clothing store, Penelope’s Vintage, therefore I’ve had some practice. I have 5 super simple tips to help you shop or get you started.

Be organized: Dive in and go one rack at a time. Thrift stores usually have everything separated nicely. Start off with the lightest weight items like blouses, then work your way across the store. If you’re like me you will end up with a mountain of clothes, they add up QUICK.

Look for patterns or colors that appeal to you: Walk down the aisle and spot the prints etc. that appeal to you. You can also push all the clothes to one side of the rack then push them one by one to the other side in a quick motion. While doing this spot out the prints and styles that you like and take it off the rack to see if it’s love.

Start off simple and take chances: First time? Vintage t-shirts are a great way to start, they go with ANYTHING and the men’s section is usually a jackpot. Eventually make your way into blouses, bottoms etc. and before you know it you’ll be in a full sequins jumpsuit! Try on at least one outrageous item; those are usually the best ones.

Picture the items on and/or with an outfit: Do you wear items alone? NO! You wear them WITH AN OUTFIT! Try picturing the item with a belt at the waist, if something is too long, picture it rolled up, put the outfit with a clunky bracelet and a cocktail ring. Play with the item if you like it. You can also research before shopping on sites like Lookbook.nu or Chictopica.com, which have AMAZING outfit ideas with vintage items.

Try everything on: Most places have mirrors and not dressing rooms. My best advice would be to go shopping dressed in leggings and a tight shirt so you can try items on over your clothes. Things look COMPLETELY different on than they do on the rack therefore this step is crucial.

The thing I love most about thrifting is; it’s creativity at its finest. You have to search, have imagination and be bold. It’s gratifying when you find that JEM that is a piece of vintage. It’s yours, and you found it. If thrifting is not your thing but you love vintage, there are Ebay and Etsy stores that do all the work for you. They do the shopping and show you different ways to wear it. Just click “buy”!

*image via Fashion Gone Rogue

We’re very excited to welcome an awesome new addition to the Shop It To Me team… meet ALICE! She’s a fun-loving Ohio native who loves nature hikes, watching movies, wine tasting, trying foodie hot spots, and of course shopping! She’s the perfect fit, right?!

Alice is a fan of anything Garfield (yes, the cat), and loves spending the paychecks at places like Zara, Sephora, H&M, and Express! She plays the violin, piano, guitar, clarinet, and erhu… talk about talent. And what’s on her bucket list, you ask? She wants to go skydiving, bungee jumping, scuba diving, and travel to Australia one day to pet a koala. Told you she was fun-loving!

Welcome aboard, Alice – we’re so glad to have you!

We’re very excited to welcome 16  new Trendsetters to the Shop It To Me community this week! Be sure to check out their fashion and lifestyle blogs for good reads, and inspiration galore!

*Just click on the below image to learn more about all of our new Trendsetters, and to check out their awesome sites!*

Want to be a Shop It To Me Trendsetter? Email trendsetters@shopittome.com with a link to your fashion/style blog to apply!

We’re excited to announce an amazing new addition to Salemail: DIESEL.com! Now you’ll be able to get a healthy dose of this edgy, fashion-forward brand on a daily basis.

Score hot deals on premier denim, fashion, and accessories by shopping Diesel and Diesel Black and Gold from the official online store!

Haven’t added Diesel to your brands list? Login now, edit your preferences, and start seeing more fab styles in your Salemail!

As a proud owner of these Jeffrey Campbell clog sandals, I can tell you from experience… these shoes rock! Not only are they totally stylin’, but they’re so comfortable, there’s a good chance you’ll completely forget you’re wearing heels. Seriously, I almost feel like I’m cheating when I wear them — gaining an extra four inches without the slightest bit of discomfort seems too good to be true! I assure you it is possible… and at a price this low, these sandals are just too good to pass up.

Jeffrey Campbell ‘Splendid’ Sandal (50% off): was $119, now $59

Chances are you’re well aware of the Proenza Schouler PS1… Not only that but you’ve also probably seen dozens of knock offs trying, with little success, to re-create this schoolboy-inspired bag! Find out why the glorious little satchel will never be shown on the runways, and what went into making this “anti It Bag” the most coveted item on the market.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Dying to have one? We are! Shop your favorite styles of the PS1 at Net-a-Porter now!

*warning: this bag falls into the splurge category… Sign up for SALE alerts on Proenza Schouler by logging in to your Shop It To Me account now.

Been wanting some Jeffrey Campbell heels, but don’t want to pay over a hundred for them? For size 9 and 10s out there you gals are in luck! Rock these heels at 61% off for only $49.99! In black, they’re sure to go with most things in your closet. They’ll most definitely look great with your pencil skirt (shown below) or your skinny ankle jeans. Urban Outfitters also offers free shipping on orders over $150, and free returns! What more could you want?

Jeffrey Campbell Crepe Heel, Originally: $128, Now: $49.99