The Looks For Less http://www.thelooksforless.com Get The Look For Less Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:33:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Zoe Saldana’s Purple Top and Floral Scarf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thelooksforless/yoeG/~3/HERachxZCtg/ http://www.thelooksforless.com/2012/02/21/zoe-saldana/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:58:10 +0000 Jenna http://www.thelooksforless.com/?p=20868 Zoe Saldana Purple Top Floral Scarf Look For Less

Zoe Saldana’s Look For Less

Zoe Saldana gets in the spirit of Spring with a girly floral scarf and over-sized sunglasses. Careful not to forget that it is technically still winter, she pairs her spring pieces with a pair of rugged black boots and distressed denim.

What do you all think of Zoe Saldana’s style? Is this a look for less you would try?

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]]> http://www.thelooksforless.com/2012/02/21/zoe-saldana/feed/ 1 http://www.thelooksforless.com/2012/02/21/zoe-saldana/ Manicure Mondays – Set In Stones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thelooksforless/yoeG/~3/PT6-HDs402Q/ http://www.thelooksforless.com/2012/02/20/manicure-mondays-set-in-stones/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:23:57 +0000 theLooksForLess http://www.thelooksforless.com/?p=20880 Chanel Quartz Gray Nail Polish Essie Set In Stones Silver Sequin Glitter

Just a reminder that Manicure Mondays has moved to my new lifestyle blog, Fab Fatale. I started a new blog about ALL of my loves from manicures to recipes to fun DIY projects, and it seems as though manicures {beauty} fits best there.

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Vera Wang

The Looks for Less received an unexpected and super exciting opportunity to attend the runway show for the Vera Wang Fall 2012 collection for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, February 14.

The collection was absolutely breathtaking. The styling was beautiful. The hair and clothes were whimsical but edgy. The collection’s presentation was flawless, with a transition from color to color. It began with a nude camel hue and moved into striking orange then grays and blacks and finally blue.

There was a mix of textures; wool, fur and chiffon. There was layering and there was simplicity. The construction and tailoring was impeccable. I was absolutely floored by each look as it came down the runway. I wanted to wear everything. I especially liked the outerwear and pants. I felt as though the pieces were wearable and super flattering. I also really loved the shoes and boots. I thought they were perfect!

Check out the complete Vera Wang Fall 2012 collection here. What were some of your favorite pieces? Which items do you see yourself wearing in real life?

This show was an amazing ending to The Looks for Less New York Fashion Week adventure. I hope you have all enjoyed sharing in my experiences this week. A huge thank you to The Looks for Less for the opportunity to represent as the New York correspondent.

 

Images: Courtesy of Vanessa Williams on behalf of The Looks For Less

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Hunter boots are on sale again today at Gilt.com. Depending on the quantity they have stocked, they usually sell out within the first hour. If you’re interested, go go go before it’s too late!

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Norisol Ferrari Presentation

“For Fall 2012, I am exploring the seductive power of glamour and using it as a coat of armor — Jean Harlow meets Tina Turner in Mad Max.”

-Norisol Ferrari


The Looks for Less was invited to attend the presentation of the Norisol Ferrari Fall 2012 collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, February 14.

The designer, who launched her brand in 2009, showcased an array of pieces, displaying her love for furs and leathers as well as the embodiment of the notion of each piece being a second skin for the wearer. Lace, cashmere, wool and silk were also intermixed with the more exotic fabrics to create these handcrafted pieces.

Each of the 19 looks featured in the collection were displayed in a circle in the center of the room, allowing each of the viewers to walk around and see each one up close. The centerpiece of the display was the ‘Whitney’ black satin strapless corseted gown with black lace trim and bustle, and it was a show stopper!

Overall the collection was very edgy. It was rocker-chic, it featured menswear inspired looks and had hints of Gothic and Victorian influences. I really loved that it had so many different types of pieces in it; dresses, gowns, vests, coats, jackets, skirts, pants and tops. While I appreciated getting to see the super luxurious furs, I liked seeing simpler pieces like the beautifully tailored pants and blouses. I also really liked the way that everything was styled.

Norisol Ferrari herself was very humble and you could tell by just looking at her that she was really in awe of the experience and the opportunity to show at NYFW. The last picture is of her and the only two live models in the presentation.

While the collection may not cater to my usual fashion sensibilities, I would really love to wear many of the pieces I saw. What do you think of the Norisol Ferrari Fall 2012 collection? Which of the pieces was your favorite and why?

 

Images: Courtesy of Vanessa Williams on behalf of The Looks For Less

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{Collections from the top: Dana-Maxx, Vengsarkar, Sergio, Lauren}

Polyvore Live

The Looks for Less won Polyvore’s 2011 Blogger Award for Best Budget Blog and was invited to attend Polyvore’s first ever runway show, Polyvore Live, sponsored by COVERGIRL, on Monday, February 13. Polyvore Live was “a celebration of the future of fashion and beauty” and featured collections from four Fashion Institute of Technology graduates; Lauren Bagliore, Vengsarkar Budhu, Sergio Guadarrama, and Dana-Maxx Pomerantz. The runway show featured about ten looks from each of the Polyvore Live designers, modeled by top bloggers.

Each designer had a very distinct point of view, which was clear from each of their collections. Lauren’s collection was edgy, Vengsarkar’s tailoring was fantastic, Dana-Maxx’s pieces had the perfect whimsical touch and Sergio’s gowns were sensational.

The makeup was done by COVERGIRL and the models were all beautiful. I love that an affordable range of beauty products was used in the show. Each of the ladies exuded loads of confidence and added a bit of personality to each of the designs as they premiered down the runway. It was really fun getting to see so many of the faces behind some of today’s most popular blogs.

Polyvore Live was a wonderful event. It gave these up-and-coming designers an opportunity to show their work. All of the designers are extremely talented and I would be excited to wear any of their pieces.

What do you think of these collections? Which is your favorite?

 

Images: Courtesy of Vanessa Williams on behalf of The Looks For Less

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Rock & Republic for Kohl’s

Friday I attended my very first New York Fashion Week event, as the New York Correspondent for The Looks for Less. Rock & Republic is relaunching as an exclusive line for Kohl’s featuring premium denim and glam apparel and accessories.

The event was held at Hammerstein Ballroom and was attended by several celebrities including Zoe Saldana, Ashlee Simpson, Molly Sims, Mena Suvari, Ed Westwick and Penn Badgley. If you were following The Looks for Less on Twitter, you were able to keep up with a few of the fun snaps I got at the event as well as some of the play by play (see celebrity sightings below).

The runway show featured the Rock & Republic for Kohl’s Spring 2012 collection. There was something for everyone, even the guys, and all the pieces were really easy to mix and match. There was a huge range of looks; casual, dressy, edgy but all contemporary. I really appreciated the approach this collection took to keeping the items fun and flirty, but also making it easy to spice them up with a blazer, hat or a really sexy shoe.

There is a wide variety of denim to choose from, in several different styles and fits. There are tops for every occasion and the accessories provide the perfect finish to any outfit. The best thing about the Rock & Republic for Kohl’s line is that it’s accessible and affordable. For those of us who don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on being fashionable, it’s a great chance to grab some really cute pieces with loads of versatility.

The full collection will be available in stores and online beginning Wednesday, February 15. What do you think? Would you give any items from the Rock & Republic for Kohl’s collection a try?

Celebrity Sightings

Ed Westwick Molly Sims Mena Suvari Zoe Saldana

 

Images: Courtesy of Vanessa Williams on behalf of The Looks For Less

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Steal the Real – Prada Baroque Round Sunglasses

Thank you so much to our reader Jenna G. for this amazing designer look for less find. She sent me one email requesting an affordable version of these Prada Baroque Round Sunglasses and before I could check my email, she sent me another message with the look for less she’d found lol.

The super fun scroll arm sunglasses by Prada retail at ASOS.com for $384.96! The steal may be found at Amazon.com for only $9.95. What do you all think of this designer look for less? Is this baroque scroll arm style of sunglasses something you would try?

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Reader Look For Less – Ashlee~Shevonne Burberry DIY

I always love my reader looks for less, but this one by Ashlee~Shevonne, is above and beyond! Not only is this a designer look for less, but the top and shoes, signature pieces of the Burberry Prorsum spring 2012 runway, are DIYs!!! She actually did a 3 part series showcasing the shoes, the top, and then she shows you a couple of ways to put the looks together.

About her look Ashlee~Shevonne wrote, “I love to dress! I’m a definite style chameleon who loves to mix high and low but more than anything, loves a great deal! I was so in love and so inspired by the Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 runway show that I decided not only to blog about it, but recreate on of my favorite looks from the collection. The top is a DIY from my one of my Army uniform t-shirts and some pattern blocks purchased at a school supply store. The shoes are also a DIY from a pair of Dolce Vita sandals, craft store beads, and painted with nail polish! Both DIY projects can be seen on my blog!”

What do you all think of Ashlee~Shevonne’s Burberry look for less? Is this a DIY you would try?

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Teresa Palmer’s Trench Coat & Suede Moto Boots

Aussie actress Teresa Palmer makes transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring a little easier by mixing basic pieces with a trench.

What do you all think of this look for less? Is this something you would wear?

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