Z-Spoke Has Arrived!!!!!!

Looking forward to Spring and all that is holds in store! From beautiful, blossoming florals to warmer weather to all new fashion trends! What's on the fashion addendum for Spring 2010? Recessionista, high end meets low designer essentials. Zac Posen is first up for Spring! Posen's low end, line exclusive for Saks, Z-Spoke, hits stores this Spring with a fabulous 60-piece line of knits, khakis, dresses and more! And better still...The price point...Starting at $78! That's news to my ears!!! I'm more than excited to see what the famed designer does for girls on a budget!! He definitely aims to please, just look at the fabulous creation, that folks are still referencing, that he designed for Ms. Rihanna! I still think this was the most fab dress on the red carpet at the Grammy's last year! He rocked it and is sure to rock it on the Low as well!!!!!!!!

Live Long and Get Ready for Spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays...HO HO HO

Here's wishing you a very Merry ChrisKwanzaaKuh!!!!! Whatever you celebrate, be safe and enjoy family, friends, and all the New Year has to bring...Especially great Fashion, Food, Music, and Travel!!!!!!!!

Live Long and Be Merry!!!!!!!

Sale On!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sales this holiday season our ever flowing! Starting with an additional mark down of the Gucci sale items(only for a limited time). I don't think they have ever had such a promotion!!! Maybe Louis Vuitton will catch the sale bug too???!!! Wishful thinking... On to the sales!!! First up...Urban Chic!!! Right now, you can save up to 75% off of clothing and denim! They even have a buy two get 15% off of any sale item! How's that for a steal! Next on the sale platter...Anthropologie! They are in the midst of major mark downs! Get in now and save!!! And come out looking oh so lovely in the process!!! This is just the start of many more after holiday doorbusters(my hubby loves saying this word, cuz it tickles me so)! I'll keep you posted!!!

Live Long and Sale, Sale, Sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Right On Target!!!!!!!

Rodarte is coming to Target! This month, Go International at Target will feature a full collection of by the famed duo behind Rodarte! Kate and Laura Mulleavy have designed a 55-piece collection of feminine and flirty pieces that are sure to be worth your wild! These Cali-sisters have done their fair share of collaborations! From the Gap White Shirt collection to Target; they definitely know how to market themselves to the masses! The collection will include leggings, faux furs, leopard prints, bows, and lots of holiday dresses! The collection lands in Target December 20th! Just in time for last minute holiday shopping!! Be there or miss out!

Live Long and Holiday Well!!!!!!!!!!!

Girls Night Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still working on your holiday shopping lists? Checking it twice? Trying to figure out who's been naughty...Well you know the rest! Let Genesis Girls Night Out take care of your holiday; with one stop shopping for you loved ones and you too! The event takes place this Friday, which still gives you plenty of time to get it wrapped up and shipped off if need be! Here's the skinny...
Genesis" Girls Night Out Holiday Soiree
Friday, December 18, 2009 6:00 p.m-11:00 p.m
The Clarion-Oxon Hill, 6400 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD
Contact: Jerrise Spencer
301.442.3600
mailto:genesisgno@gmail.com
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=sqojiedab.0.bemj9ddab.fntq8sbab.0&ts=S0430&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genesisgno.com

If you are gonna be in the DC metro area, you might wanna check this event out!


Live Long and Holiday Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who's Up For A Sample Sale!!!!!!!!

Urban Chic strikes again!!! This Sunday, Urban Chic will be hosting a sample sale at the Pearl Spa from 11-3pm! Up to 75% off and right on time for holiday shopping!!

Live Long and Holiday!!!!!!!!!!

Ride Out!!!!!!!!!!!

With Winter approaching and wardrobe needing another shift, try on a new trend! What's hot? Knee Patch Leggings! This spin on the riding pant, incorporates the comfort of basic leggings and the chicness of an almost leather pant! All of us may not be capable of pulling off a pair of skin tight leather stretch pants(which are also hot, right now), but the Knee Patch allows you to take baby steps and look hot while doing so! Pair your Knee Patch leg with a simple blazer or over sized tee. Or try it with the ever so popular jersey dress and a pair of booties and you're in business! Still aren't convinced? Try a more subtle approach; the Knee Patch tight. Same take on the trend, but a wee bit more safe(and they look great under a silky, short dress or skirt). You've got options! Go ahead and take a ride! Your legs will thank ya!

Live Long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!!

The One You've Been Waiting For...

The Gucci Winter Sale has arrived! Sale starts today!!! Bags, clothing, and accessories up to 40% off are available in store and online!!! Sale ends, when nothing is left!

Let the holiday shopping begin...with Gucci!

Live Long and Shop Well!!!!!!!!!!!

Holiday Shopping Done Right!!!!!!!

Stop into Urban Chic for all your fashionista, holiday needs...They've got you covered! From gift wrapping to special promotions! Treats are in store for you beginning November 23rd! Stop in to one of their 4 locations today!

Live Long and Holiday Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zippity Do Dah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zippers aren't just for jackets these days! They can be found on just about anything from leggings to dresses and most definitely the winter staple...The Leather Jacket!!!! I'm loving the asymmetrical twist on this usually, hidden fastner! Zippers can add an edgy look to an otherwise simple one! Check out the looks featured at intermixonline Lust List! This exposed zipper got its start last fall(see ExpoZip). Zippers on the outside of clothing was all the rage and continues to be quite the trend, with new twists and turns! Im loving the lookse featured at Shopbop and Anthropologie!

Don't be left in the cold on this one ladies...Zip it up!!!!

Live Long and Dress Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sale! Sale! Sale!

Double your pleasure! Double your fun! Do it with a sale! Tory Burch and Velvet-Tees are both on sale now! Check it out!

Live Long and Sale Well!!!!!!!!!!

Sample Swirl!!!!!!!!!!!

No, Im not talking about the drink at Lauriol (for all my DC folk) but Swirl by Daily Candy!!! Swirl is the new sample sale portal brought to you by Daily Candy(the fashionista's dream). One stop shopping is now being brought to you! All you have to do is sign-up here! First up...Alisha Levine(lots of lovely cashmere sweaters and silky blouses). Sales to come are sure to peek your interest(Lauren Merkin, Tod's, Leigh and Luca). Sign up and stay tuned!!!

Life is a Sale...Sample sale, that is!

Live Long and Sale Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's A Sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Barney's New York and Coop's private sale starts tomorrow! All are welcomed to save up to 40% on regularly priced items. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Everyone loves a sale!!!!

In store and online! Starts tomorrow!!!

Style Inspiration!!!!!!!!!

For this month's style inspiration, I'm channeling men's wear! I have been eyeing lots of skinny jeans with blazers and oversized sweaters, so I'm thinking of some cool, comfy, chic ways to put these pieces together without looking to over done! Here's what I came up with...Try pairing JBrands Antique Twill(so comfy and soft) with an oversized cardigan(both featured here can be found at Anthro and JCrew and on Sale), with a pair of patent oxfords by Madewell! This look screams men's wear, but with a hint of femininity! I always love pairing generous tops with well fitting bottoms. It's a most flattering look for almost any figure! It's getting chilly out there, and if you're like me, not quite ready to throw on a winter coat, try an oversized sweater!
My fav by Theory

Live Long and Stay Inspired!!!!!!!!!!!

It's On and Pop-Up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, given the state of our current economic affairs, the retail industry has done some revamping and restructuring! Case and point, I was in recently in the Gap and it was quickly brought to my attention that some items I had purchased were marked, "final sale." Ok. But the sales associate was very clear in letting me know that the black and white tags meant final sale and could not be returned! Whoa! Not a problem, I thought to myself, but clearly the company had to do some rethinking on how to regain financial loss! With that said, I was recently introduced (thanks Jiggy-A) to the Pop-Up Shop! What the heck? Well, fashion designers and retailers have thought of a clever way to make a buck, sell merchandise, and do it fast...The answer...Pop-Up Shops! Forbes magazine featured the concept in their February 08 issue. The concept? Well known designers(Rachel Pally, Earnest Sewn) and retailers wanted to create a cool, small space to showcase items for a limited time. Prices are usually the same and items are current. The catch is the smaller version store will only be around for 1-2 months! So, one must act fast. Pop-Up shops have taken off and become very popular in L.A. and NYC and one recently came to live here in DC! Redeem boutique, located on the oh so happening 14th street corridor recently hosted a Pop-up launch for De*nada knit wear(very cute, hand-crafted knit scarves and gloves) and will be housing the indy label for the next two months and it's defiknitly worth checking out!

Now you see it, now you don't! Act fast or miss out!!!

Live Long and Shop Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gotta Getaway!!!!!!!!!!!

In need of a Spring break in the Fall? I have just the place for you...Try Anguilla, better still, try the Viceroy Anguilla! Anguilla is a small island in the British West Indies. It has just what you need: white sand, beaches with turquoise waters, friendly people, and relaxation! Not a lot of hustle and bustle. If you need a little of that, hop on over to St. Martin or St. Bart's for the day! You can catch a chartered flight for less than $100 bucks! If you make Anguilla your destination, be sure and book yourself a room or if your pockets allow, a villa, at the Viceroy! This resort is part of the fabulous Viceroy Hotel Group. It's luxury to the max! The Viceroy Anguilla offers amazing oceanfront villas and will also offer a host of luxury apartments and hotel rooms starting December 1st! So, don't wait, treat yourself to a little luxury! Ask for Travis, for all of your concierge needs! He is sure to hook you up once you get there! A fabulous, island getaway awaits you!!!!


Live Long and Travel Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Half Yearly is Here!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yes, ladies and babies, the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale arrives tomorrow!!! The clearance sale is set to include BCBG, Juicy Couture, Stride Rite, Uggs, and much more!!!! The sale starts at 8am!!! Get there fast, before all the goodies are gone!!!!

Live Long and Sale Well!!!!!!!!!!!

Im Your Private Cleaner...Dry Cleaner in Your Pocket!!!

Ok, so while on vacay I dive head first into all the tabloids and fashion mags I can set my hands on. It's my one guilty pleasure that my husband allows me to indulge in...thanks Husband!!! And even my baby boy lets his mommy have quality time to catch up on the latest Hollywood gossip and fashion hits and misses! With that said, I just recently discovered a Dry Cleaner in your pocket...a hidden treat...Madame Paulette to the rescue! If ever caught in a stain dilemma, these little pocket gems are just what you need! Known as the Custom Couture Cleaner of the World, Madame Paulette(a family run establishment) has made quite a name for herself amongst New York's most elite! If you've got a garment in need of some clean, MP is just what you need! Well, what if your not one of the privy NYC elite?? Now you can have the same quality service in the palm of your hand! At $12.50 and amazing results, you've got your private dry cleaner whenever you need it! Check out the video! I'm convinced!

Live Long and Clean Well!!!!!!!!!!!

Wheeling and Dealing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love a deal and Revolve and Gilt are just what a recessionista needs in her survial bag of treats! Let me introduce you to the latest additions to the shopping websites. First up, Reverse by Revolve. What is it, you ask. Well it started in August as Rewind, but they took it back and Reversed it and tah-dah...You have Reverse, an online, discounted, sample sale of sort. Reverse is a member's only designer discount boutique from the creators of REVOLVEclothing.com You must sign up to become a member in order to participate in the sale! Sign up here! Major price slashes are sure to be found!

Next up...Gilt Fuse! Same concept as the original with better deals on more of the moment trends like: Leifsdottir, James Perse, American Apparel, and much more! It's definitely worth signing up for!

Shopping on a budget ain't so bad, when a deal is at your fingertips!!! Get in on the deals now!!!

Live Long and Deal Well!!!!!!!!