Sale Item(s) of the Day!

Anyone who knows me knows I loveeee Marc...
and, MXMJ is on sale at Bluefly!

It's hot out, and that means sundress season, these are my faves:

Both dresses $197 (from $328, 40% off), here: MXMJ day dresses

I hope everyone's enjoying the weather while it lasts! 

love you, mes poupées, xoxo

Spring into Spring

Oh lordy, lovely readers, you asked for it, and it seems like this "Transition into Spring" post has been in the works for a thousand years (seriously, all this collaging, linking, and pretend online shopping takes time!), but finally, I am ready to post! Okay, ready?

shoes!

platforms! wooden soles! neutral colors! clogs!

(1. Kimchi Blue Patent T-Strap Skimmer,   2. Loeffler Randall,  Yvette Cut Out Bootie,   3. Rachel Comey, leather "DEKALB",   4. Diane von Furstenberg, Opal Crisscross Wedge Sandals,   5. DVF, Zia Sandal,   6. Jeffrey Campbell, 'Snick' Platform Sandal,  7.  Cole Haan, Air Jocelyn High Sandal,  8. Pedro Garcia, Patty Suede Wishbone Sandals,   9. Deena and Ozzie Wingtip Oxford,   10. Pour la Victoire, Matila,   11. Coclico Shoes, Lilly Platform Sandals,   12. Ash, Kim Slashed Ankle Booties)

tights!

in oh-so-pretty shades of pink and white!  sheers!  patterns!  prints!  fishnets!  lace!  knee-highs (I LOVE knee-highs)!

 (1., 4. and 6. via Urban Outfitters,   2. and 3. via American Apparel,   5. Stretsis via Revolve)

jewels etc.!

statement necklaces!  drape-y chains!  "ethnic" (sorry, I don't know) pieces!  feminine hair accessories!  fedoras!  agate stone jewelry!  plastic framed sunglasses in shades of blush!  friendship bracelet style bracelets!!!

(1. Sachin + Babi, Kahlo Necklace,   2. Lizzie Fortunato Jewels, Lightning Field 1977 Necklace,   3. ABC by Annie Costello Brown, Y Necklace,   4. Cascading Chain Knot Necklace,   5. Filigree Leaf Headband,   6. Bop Basics, Panama Small Brim Fedora,   7. Raw Crystal Studs,   8. Mixed Media Bracelets,   9. Mosley Tribes Eyewear, Bromley Sunglasses,   10. Julie Rofman Sparkle Beaded Cuff)

spects!

big black framed spectacles!  apparently all the cool kids are doing it, not me though, bad look for me!

(1. Holly Readers,   2. Dree Hemingway via Fashion and Fables,   3.  Pandora via Haute Design)

dress!

ahhh the grand finale!  start integrating color back in, yellow, pink, blue and watercolor like prints!    waist-defining frocks!  tulip skirts!  for those of us where it's still chilly transition by pairing tights, scarfs, cardigans and light jackets with lighter spring pieces (see Taylor in the yellow skirt with booties, tights and sweater, or Emmanuelle in her signature shorts/tights combo and a fitted jacket)!

(1. See by Chloe, The Favorite Chloe Day Dress,   2. TOLANI Scarf,   3. Organic S/S 2010 via Otte-a-Tete,   4. Something Else by Natalie Wood, Waisted Stripe Skirt,   5. Eight Sixty, Brushed Stroke Tunic Dress,   6. Shabd, S/S 2010,   7. Taylor via Sterling Style,   8. Emmanuelle via Dress, Design & Decor,   9. ValJean via Dress, Design & Decor,   10. Emily via Cupcakes and Cashmere)

That's all for now mes amours, I hope you feel enlightened and inspired. and I hope you are getting ready for bed... I on the other hand have two papers due tomorrow and an all-nighter to look forward to, but I just had to get a little fashion in first. Pour L'amour de Fashion! night-night, poupées, xoxo.

Deal of the Day!

Lace Skirt, by CHAN LUU:

$49 (from $295!) at Calypso St. Barth, one of my favorite shops, and always-stops whenever I'm in NYC. 

It's called a skirt but it has that wide elastic band so, like shown here, it can be worn as a dress. The lace is really beautiful up close too, but hurry if you want it! It's final sale and there have been items on sale at Calypso I've hesitated on before which were then gone in a number of hours.

Merry Mardi Mes Amours!

Les Looks du Printemps of which Je Meurs

image via lucky mag clog roundup

Swedish Hasbeens! I have coveted these shoes since I saw a different style on a favorite blog, bunnyshop.org, last year. Unfortunately these are $243, and I have committed myself to putting my tax return towards my (maxed-out) credit card, so I probably won't be getting a pair this year either.

Miu Miu S/S '10, Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere.

Shabd S/S '10.

Sadly these looks are not courtesy of H&M or F21... Miu Miu, Phillip Lim, and Shabd... sigh,  someday I will be such a famous fashion blogger designers will be sending me these things just for the shout out; til then... dare to dream?

Anway, this blog is all about fashion as inspiration, and I think all of these looks are beneficial in that regard; not as specific pieces we must have, but as greater wardrobe inspiration.  These beautiful Spring colors are going to be everywhere, and these shapes and styles aren't exclusive to Miu Miu or Phillip Lim either.  Luckily for those of us with slightly more meager budgets, more affordable lines look to the high fashion shows for inspiration, just as we do, and put out versions accessible to the rest of us (though believe me, I'm all about intellectual property/fashion as art, and would never ever ever buy an actual knock-off anything, totally against it).

Innnnn conclusion, I know I'll be watching for dresses in these shades of blush, and something the shape of the second amazing Shabd dress (check out the link above to see all of her hand-dyed pieces, they are so so so gorgeous).  The Hasbeens are somewhat more affordable (well, a million times more affordable than the other looks), and they seem like the sort of shoe that will last forever, and never really go out of style. 

Man, now who wants to go shopping?! Fo real. 

xoxo mes poupées.

Foundations

I am a full-blown, full-time car singer.  When I'm alone in the Camry you can bet I'm belting whatever I've got on with all the volume and emotion I can muster.

via alice rosenbaum

A few days ago I was heading home from a long day of work and class.  My battery had died and I'd spent 20 minutes in a dark, abandoned parking lot at the top of campus waiting for my heroic little brother to come give the old Toyota a jump.  Since I had to drive around for about 30 minutes to ensure the battery was charged I found myself in the midst of a major car kareoke party.  I was listening to 'Foundations' by Kate Nash (which is especially fun to sing because you get to mimic her awesome British accent), when I remembered how much I like the song's video, and I thought how I'd like post it on the blog.

But a music video on a supposed fashion blog?  I am trying to keep this project somewhat on topic you know - this blog's no free-for-all!  And then I remembered Kate's amazing personal style, and so, the video is totally, justifiably, post-worthy (video + how to get the look after the jump):

Deal of the Day:

Nanette Lepore Fire Dress:

  $149.00 (originally $298.00, 50% off), at shopbop

I love this dress!  would buy it immediately if I had the scril'