Rent The Runway!

Jennifer Hyman, left, and Jennifer Carter Fleiss at Rent the Runway headquarters.

For many women, (me included) a $1,000 dress is something they admire in the pages of a glossy magazine or see draped on the frame of a celebrity. This is not an item regularly hanging in their closet.

But a great Web site called Rent the Runway is hoping to make high-end fashions much more accessible and almost as easy as renting a movie from Netflix. Now you can at least have a high-end designer dress hanging in your closet for four days.

The rentals run $50 to $200 for a four-night loan and are shipped directly to the customer’s doorstep. After wearing the dress, you just put it neatly into a prepaid envelope and drop it in the mail. Dry cleaning is included in the price, but damage insurance costs $5, and in the case of outright destruction of the dress, the renter is responsible for the full retail price.


Rent the Runway was founded by two recent Harvard Business School graduates, Jennifer Hyman and Jennifer Carter Fleiss. Ms. Hyman said she got the idea for the service last year after watching her younger sister agonize over whether to buy an expensive new outfit to wear to a wedding.


This may sound gross to some (If you're not sure about wearing something that has been worn by multiple women) or it may sound great to others (if you are the resale shop type that don't give a hoot how many times it has been rented by others).



So when you have that very important event coming up and you want to look your best but you don't want to break the bank, this site may be just what the doctor ordered. Just think of how many times you have bought a dress specifically for an event and never wore it again. It probably cost anywhere between $50-$200 (or maybe even more) and it was probably not even a designer dud.


http://renttherunway.com/




Happy Rental!

Rompers

Diane von Furstenberg

Juicy Couture Luxe

Juicy Couture Luxe (Back View)

Juicy Couture

Kensie (Dillards)

Love Them - Come on hot temps! Great for a day of shopping, lunch with friends, or add a sexy heel and you are ready for a night on the town.

Happy Romping!

BR Monogram - Banana Republic

I was in the mall last week and I went into Banana Republic. I had not been in there in years and let me tell you I was really impressed. They have this new line called BR Monogram and it is really nice. The clothing is moderately priced and the selection is great. The quality is much better than before and I even snagged a few pieces while I was there (thanks to my sweetie giving me his Banana Republic credit card).

Easy, summer dresses are all the rave right now and Banana Republic has captured that fesh look within this new collection.

Check them out at www.bananarepublic.com

I've listed a few pieces that caught my eye!

(may go back for this one - above)

(I bought this one)

H&M Garden Collection for Spring

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Sex in the City 2 - I Can't Wait

Sex in the City is love for fashion!

A must see with the girls! Make a night of it with your BFFs! I sure will!

Happy Movie Watching!

Fashionable Rain Boots - Spring is Coming!

Spring is soon approaching and that means a ton of rain in my parts.

Here are a few stylish ways to look great while keeping your feet dry and your other stylish shoes safe from the elements.

Givency Rubber Cowboy Boot

Hunter for Jimmy Choo

Coach

Hunter

As you can see, I am partial to black because it goes with everything.

If your parts are warmer during March-May, try pairing your rain boots with shorts or an above the knee dress with bare legs. Trust me, it really looks sexy!

Happy Walking in the Rain!

Sunday Jazzy!

Sassy Weekend Chic!

I love the weekends and I like to be sexy, yet comfortable. This look is sexy, yet simple! I don't wear a lot of necklaces, hence no necklace involved in this look. This can easily go from day to night depending on the occasion. I think I am going to try and recreate this look for a night out this weekend with my sweetie!

Fashionable Toppers!

It's cold outside! At least it is in my neck of the woods.

With that being said, here are just a few ideas for those of you that love being fashionable even when the weather is frigid. And remember, try to get hats with a satin lining in them because wool and acrylic can snag the hair.

A trick that I use is to wrap my hair with a silk scarf or put on my satin bonnet, then my hat. This way, you can wear any type of hat and still preserve your hair's health.

Happy Hat Wearing!

Friday Night Out!

Jeans - True Religion (Julie Super Damaged)
Tank - Alexander Wang
Shoes & Clutch - Yves Saint Laurent
Bangle - BEBE
Earrings - Ben-Amun
Sheepskin Jacket - Balmain
Lip Color - Chantecaille Lip Chic – $30

Happy Friday!

FALL FASHION CHECKLIST - TRENCH COATS

Trench Coats are fashionable wardrobes additions that help get you through the transition of fall to winter.

You know that time of the year, when it is not cold enough for a coat but cool enough for a coverup and you can't find the right piece.

You can pair them with jeans, a dress or suit for a stylish, yet pulled together ensemble.

The fun thing about them this year is they come in an array of styles, fabrics, and colors so if the classic "tan" trench is not for you, you have a multitude of choices.

HAPPY FASHION!

St. Louis Fashion Week!

It is Fashion Week here in St. Louis and the Lou's fashion world is all a buzz!

Fashion week is from October 12th - October 18th with a slew of fashion shows and parties to keep everyone busy and smiling all week long.

Here are just a few pics of a show that was held earlier this week.

Karlie Kloss resides here in st. Louis, but she is now a top fashion model!

I had to say something about St.Louis since we are no

New York! :)

HAPPY FASHION WEEK!

Fashionable While Shopping!

I came across this great ensemble while looking on ShopStyle.com.

This is a fashionable, but comfortable way to take on a Saturday of shopping while still looking fabulous. Ladies, let's do away with the big t-shirts and the sweats while shopping. I know you want to be comfortable, but let's stay fashionable as well!

You can tweak this look to fit within your wardrobe design, but the main idea is to jazz it up a little while you are hitting the malls.

You never know who's looking!

Happy Shopping!

White After Labor Day - A Fashion Do!

I am not usually one to wear white after Labor Day, but times have changed. When I was younger, you would get clowned for wearing white after the summer was considered over, but with a little imagination and fashion sense, white can be carried well into the winter months. Just remember, heavier fabrics still rule so leave the linen pants in the closet.

Here are some tips from LimeLife*:

* Wear white pants with a nice sturdy boot and a dark-colored blazer or sweater for the perfect autumn look.
* Again - Just make sure those white pants aren't linen. Linen pants should not be worn after summer, no matter their color.
* Wear a pretty white coat, but make sure you pair it with a pair of darker pants and darker accessories (hat, gloves, shoes, etc.).
* Wear white accessories like winter hats, gloves, and scarves with a darker jacket.

Please stay away from white shoes! I know the first pic shows them, but that is the runway. Boots are o.k, but for me, white pumps and flats are a fashion don't whatever the season!

Happy Fashion!