5 online fashion magazines you might or might not have heard of

I'm ADDICTED to magazines...hard copies for Indian editions, digital copies on my Kindle for American editions and online issues I now check out when I'm done checking out everything else:)  Inspiration is everywhere!  What is your fave online fashion mag?

1.  ICONS UPDATE

2.  THE EDIT by Net-a-Porter

3.  ASOS Magazine

4.  Mother Mag

5.  Lonny Magazine

Now, all of the online mags above have various themes...but, fashion is attached to everything: motherhood, decorating, stores sales...I'm always curious to see how everyone spins style.  And then, I am inspired:)    

Weekend DIY Project: LANVIN shopping tote

DIY Project by fashionalities featuring a printed canvas tote

I was reading the weekly Net-a-Porter mag this morning and had to share this great DIY project I spotted!  Net-a-Porter is declaring that shopping totes are the must-have bag now, and one of the designs was by LANVIN and looked like the perfect weekend DIY project I'm going to try.  While searching on Polyvore I found a Rebecca Minkoff cheaper version for less than $50 that I had to share as well for those of you not interested in a DIY project:)

Here is what you'll need:

Tote w/ leather straps (I searched everywhere and really couldn't find a budget friendly tote with leather straps.  I say either buy a cheapy canvas tote and add some leather straps...makes it even more DIY...or check out etsy for some spendy version that are really cute:)
super glue or fabric glue
large rhinestones

Wedding Guest Style Ideas from Net-a-Porter & a Royal Wedding Giveaway your won't want to miss!

As I plan for what I will wear for the final wedding I will attend this spring (next month).  I'm excited to get tips from all of the Royal Wedding inspirations everywhere.  My recent inspiration, the Net-a-Porter email I received this weekend.  I'm actually taking inspiration beyond the wedding I'm attending and using these tips for this spring in general:)

Since I'm in LOVE with rose gold I was partial to the styling tip from Net-a-Porter: pair with a vibrant print dress.  Previously, I had only considered solids so this seemed very new and refreshing.  And, going with the vibrant color factor, Net-a-Porter gives an amazing styling combo by boosting the expected pastel to another level by pairing it with a pop of neon!  Genius!!!  

Here is where you can see it larger.

Plus, dazzle the other guest with the purse hanger you could win from the giveaway I am co-sponsoring with this week!  Today is my last day to give someone a chance to win a Clipa Purse Hanger.  But, there are still more chances the rest of the week of course:)  Get the rest of the details here.  Good luck!

I can see this being remade at home, can't you???

2 vintage necklaces, a couple of vintage brooches and voila:)  A look-a-like to Erickson Beamon (also sells at Target:) on Net-a-Porter...

How I was inspired by Net-a-Porter's Travel selections to create my travel look

My look is the one on the left. I saw it and it screamed moi:) But, I of course had to create with what I had at home:) So, here's what I did:
Pants: American Apparel Harem Leggings
Poncho: Walmart Poncho-I didn't see anymore like this today at the store...
What I added: a gray tank-from Forever 21, Racer Back...
The comfy Ballet flats: Me Too's from Stems a Shoe Boutique
The Bag: Isaac Mizrahi for Liz Claiborne, I got it when prices dropped. So worth the cash. I have to make sure I can carry my mags on the flight:)
The funky scarf: I got lucky! I am an Alpha Shopper for LUCKY magazine and I was sent a LOFT Ann Taylor package to review and it included an AMAZING new scarf!:)
Travel Extra: I just found a new great site that helps travelers with carrying their must-have beauty items that won't get you in trouble for carrying on, the site is called, 3FLOZ and it's genius! Check it out!:)

The Look for Less, Cropped Khakis this spring

Net-a-Porter had a pair of Mui Mui cropped khaki trousers in this weeks magazine issue that caught my eye for $435 and I am excited to share that the GAP has a similar style for a mere, $49.50...you decide what works for you...but, be inspired by how Net-a-Porter styles the trousers in the magazine (2nd page)!

Mui Mui

The Gap

Enough Said: FREE SHIPPING on Net-a-Porter ENDING July 29th!

The "IT" Trouser: Cropped

I need a silk blouse like this...anyone know where I can find one??:)

Every shoe gives this style pant a new look....

This is a ballerina inspired body suit!  I am in LOVE!  I love body suits actually...

I alway flip through Net-a-Porter for styling inspiration in my closet...and recently I have seen the cropped trouser everywhere...in magazines and on Net-a-Porter...but, I can't seem to find them anywhere where it's not CRAZY expensive...until, I flipped through the June/July issue of People Style Watch and voila~someone has heard my cry:)  Bebe (which I don't usually shop at) has a silk pleated crop pant that I must-have for $129...but, knowing my location...they will most likely go on sale...so, I of course will stay patient and dig in then:)  But, I thought I would share with everyone my style must-have right now:)

Print Perfect: Printed Leggings

Yours truly:) 

Go beyond the basics with printed leggings this season...my family thought I was a little crazy when I wore these tie dye leggings from Target a couple of weeks ago...but, when I saw print leggings on Net-a-Porter...I was rest assured...Here is how the stylists at Net-a-Porter styled the various looks.  Be inspired. 

How Can You Say No To This Contest?

I feel like you lose by not trying...ShopStyle and Net-a-Porter have teamed up to giveaway contest a designer bag every week for the month of March...we still have a couple more tries...so, try this week for a Mui Mui bowling stye handbag and a Mui Mui wallet...both are soo cute!  Crossing my fingers:)

xo

Fashionalities

2 Weeks Only: Net-A-Porter Sale

Net-a-Porter's 40% off sale is only lasting for two weeks starting tomorrow and then will end...who wants to miss a chance of getting a great deal off of the best fashion site ever!?  Here are some of the items that caught my eye...

Plus, check out the new Net-a-Porter magazine edition tomorrow!  I LOVE Wednesdays just for that reason!!!!!

SALE ENDS

Sale Ends on Net-a-Porter's site on February 1st...I wonder if that means that they will go to the newly developed outlet...is there room to fret?  We will see:)  But, if you can't wait to see, you should check out the sale ASAP:)

Happy Shopping!

Converted from Skirts to Pants...

I am very well-known for wearing skirts and dresses...but, with the variety of new style trousers I think I have been converted.  We will see if the styles are complimentary of my body type and it's on:)  This weeks magazine article on NET-A-PORTER helped convert me full on!  I have clippings from all of my magazines on the styles of pants I want this season...but, with pieces like this, you can make it timeless so it is seasonless and beyond any one-time trend.  I LOVE the styling of the Net-a-porter article and I LOVE every trouser...I love the magenta trousers with red shoes, the cropped trouser, the harem style trouser---it's just endless.  I need to also go for a high-waist skinny jean or high-waist straight leg.  Now, it's on:)

The Look for WAY LESS: Alberta Ferretti v. Isaac Mizrahi Target

I was eyeballing a online sale item for Isaac Mizrahi last week and still on my search through dresses on Net-a-Porter, I come across an Alberta Ferretti dress that is all too similar to not share...so, share I shall:)

Net-a-Porter

Designer: Alberta Ferretti

Price: $1470

Target

Designer: Isaac Mizrahi

Price: (SALE) $9.99

Just Because: Pleat Front Dress

Just because I just bought a camel pleat front dress from J. Crew for a mere $19.99 and since I was surfing the dresses on Net-a-Porter to get a fabric inspiration for my fabric store outing manana, I had to share the ever-popular style that I have encountered for a reasonable price if I might say so myself:)

Speaking of Net-a-Porter, I have to say that I am sad to inform that I don't have a lot of information, but that I have read in other blogs that I read everyday like NY Mag and Fashionologie that Net-a-Porter will have an online outlet called the OutNet to share sample sale prices to all it's customers COMING SOON (in Feb).  I will confirm dates and details once I receive a press release.

Perfect Timing

I am so glad I waited for the great deal of $34.99 for the Target Anya Hindmarch handbag that looks strikingly similar to Anya Hindmarch spring handbag collection that is sold on Net-a-Porter for $1350 not only because I saved so much money, but because according to Fashion Week Daily, the designer has received the title of "a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's New Year's Honours list in recognition of her contribution to the British fashion industry."  

So, if you haven't purchased a bag, hurry in to the store or check online and get a great steal!

Fabulous Tips

The fabulous ladies of Fabulous on a Budget, share some great tips for making your wardrobe last longer.  My favorite is #2, just to wash your jeans every 3 wears...makes sense, I hate how my jeans fit right after I was them anyway:)  

It seems like all brands are trying to use the new year as a new way to get fashionista's to shop....but, as everyone I have spoken to is saying...the economy is not going to change overnight just because of Obama...even though we all wish it will...I don't think that we will feel a change in our economy for at least a year...if that...but, it's still interesting to see all of the labels marketing strategies.  

Bag Borrow or Steal: Finally: 5 resolutions you'll love to keep 

Dogeared: Ring in the New Year (For Free)  Offering a free ring with any purchase

Net-a-porter: Helps You Start the New Year with Style: 10 New Year's Resolutions---Now, these are things that I can follow:)

Forever 21: New Year's Resolution Style Tips!!!  I LOVE the site for 2009!  How to wear one item a billion ways this year;)

Online Sale Craze

After the haunt of Black Friday in Malls and local boutiques, online has taken over with every type of sale you can think of...it's interesting that now Friends and Family sales that used to be pretty exclusive are now sent out to EVERYONE...if you are on a mailing list then you are included...plus, every site seems to have a sale every week that is supposed to end at the end of the week, but don't be fooled, the next week there will be something new...there is really a fall in the economy, things are being given away for free...or maybe, the prices were always so hiked and now they are coming back down to reality.  I love all of the enticing prices, but it's just very interesting to watch.  So, to stay in the loop, create an email you don't care about being inundated with emails with and sign up for all of your fave stores and watch for the right sale and voila, you get a great steal!

A couple of really great sales to check out:

Lauren Conrad: The prices were crazy high in the first place and now a lot of the pieces are at least 50% off!

Net-a-porter: They are always looking out for their customers...even though everything is very luxury on the site, they still allow sales which I appreciate...so, take advantage of the Sale Extravaganza while new items are added.

Kate Spade: Is having fun sharing the discount bug...but, there is no lacking in the cute designs that they have....

Plus every department store like Saks, Neimans, and Macy's are having HUGE sales!  The inside story in LA is that Saks was on a red-mark down style sale so early that Neimans was like what are we going to do...so, everyone is competing for business...interesting idea.

Belt Luck

I saw the Net-A-Porter Belt Story on the homepage and decided that I needed some fantastic belts with great clasp details on the front...well, as luck would have it, I went to a fundraising event and found just the thing for only $2!  Check it out, isn't it just grand:)

Going on a Trip This Summer...

Get packing tips from fabulous designers from the Net-a-porter weekly magazine.  From reading this article, I have two new favorite designers:

Melissa Odabash 

Hoss Intropia 

BTW!  Check out the AMAZING sale at Net-a-Porter...I have just checked out the dresses so far and the lowest price is $50, that is worth checking out!