The World "Accordion" To Pleats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pleats Galore!!!

Skirts have really been on my radar for the upcoming season and I apparently am not alone! The next hot thing in skirt wear are Accordion Pleats! These little numbers have quite a vintage appeal and if you love the look, but don't want to spend the bucks, check out one of your local vintage/thrift shops, like this one, which was an all time fave of mine while in undergrad, with little spending money! It kept me very fashion forward and you are sure to find a pleated skirt in one! Not really into vintage wears, but still want test out the look? Try Shopbop or Zara! They both have great takes on this classic look! Ladylike, classic, and comfort all rolled up in one pleat! I'll indulge...Well, maybe after baby!

Shear Pleats-Shopbop

Metallic Pleats-Shopbop

Neon Pleats-Shopbop-My fave-Tibi

Graphic Pleats-Shopbop-Tucker

Vintage Pleats-Urban Outfitters

Midi Pleats-Zara

Live Long and Pleat Well!!!!!!!!!!!

Sales Gone Wild!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rue 14 Memorial Weekend Sale

It's that time of the year ladies and gents!!! Oh yes, Spring 11 sales! Just in time to get you ready for summer!!! I've decided to put a few of the sales at the top of my list on your radar! Savings up to 50% off, but you know it's only for a limited time so you know how you need to act...ASAP, Fast, Pronto, Ahora...Well you get the drift!!!! Now get to shopping!!!
Nordstrom Anniversary Half-Yearly Sale for Women and Children- In progress

A cute little green shoe-Salima-Nordstrom

Wendy Mink Jewelry-30% off sale  p.s. For you members who order 2 or more sale items, take an additional 20% off use the code "20more" at check out!

Teardrop-Wendy Mink

Rue 14- Shop locally and save up to 40% starting today!

The Addison Story Maxi-Rue 14

Luv Charlie- One of my favorite online boutiques is having their annual Memorial Day sale, just enter "Memorial" at check out and save 30%

Karen Zambos Vintage-Luv Charlie

Loeffler Randall- Save up to 30% on spring footwear!

SIZE CHARTS

READY TO WEAR SIZE CONVERSION

Loeffler Randall ready to wear garments are sized US 0 - 10 and XS - L. The following is a size conversion guideline for Loeffler Randall ready to wear based on general US sizing standards. Any additional sizing information will be noted in the description for each item. We've provided this reference to help you find the best fit, but should you have additional questions, please contact customer service for assistance at 888.982.8800 or service@loefflerrandall.com.

XS

S

M

L

US

0

2

4

6

8

10

ITALY

38

40

42

44

46

48

FRANCE

34

36

38

40

42

44

JAPAN

6

8

10

12

14

16

AUSTRALIA

6

8

10

12

14

SIZE CHARTS

SHOE SIZE CONVERSION

Loeffler Randall shoes are sized US 5 - 12. The following is a size conversion guideline for Loeffler Randall shoes comparing our US sizes to Italian sizing standards. Any additional sizing information will be noted in the description for each item. We've provided this reference to help you find the best fit, but should you have additional questions, please contact customer service for assistance at 888.982.8800 or service@loefflerrandall.com.

Vivian Wedge-Loeffler Randall

Last on the list (and there are many more going on, trust me)

Barney's Coop- Up to 40% off- Starts Wednesday June 1st, so mark your calendars! This is always a good one!

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

It's Half-Yearly Time!!!!!!!

The Best Sale!!

Ladies and babies, the Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale is here and savings await you...Now!!!!!!!! Go here or take a trip in store to score great pieces to complete or begin your Spring/Summer wardrobe for you and your stylish young one!!!

The Rack is Here!!!

P.S. for those of you in the DC metro area or those of you taking a trip this way soon, be sure and check out the brand new Nordstrom Rack which just opened a week ago in the Friendship Heights area of DC. It is quite worthy to be praised!!! I spied all the top brands(Valentino, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Joie, DVF) and even heard that Tory Burch was in the building(not the actual designer, but her famous wears), but of course they were gone in a heart-beat. Organized, well lit, and cell phone reception!!!! Call all your girls and make that trip to the Rack!!!

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

The Print Of It All!!!!!!!

In The Tribe

 All in the name of tribal prints!!!! That's what's hot and new in skirt and dress wear and I absolutely love it!  Marc by Marc Jacobs scored big with this trend last spring/summer and I was fortunate enough to score this little number for less than nothing-it was quite a steal! Well, this season brings more dramatic prints and varying lengths. I am quite smitten with the above the knee stylings, like this one! But if you aren't one for baring all that leg try out some of these great lengths found here and here. Dress your tribal print up or down for a night on the town or throw on a simple tee, flats, and make the most of the day! Either way you are sure to call all attention and be part of the in tribe!!!

More Tribal Looks...

 

Blue Haze

Black and Brown and Chic All Over

Eye Catching

The Lioness

Live Long and Tribe Well!!!!!!!!!

A Little Something For The Weekend!!!!!!!!!!!

The Front Row

Get your front row seat at this weekend's Front Row event in Bethesda! Ginger boutique kicks it into high gear starting this Friday, for a weekend full of fashionable events!!!

More Events

My Two New Fav's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My new Fav!

Something Good!!!

So, Ive just stumbled upon two great new designers and I think I'm in Love!!!! Have you heard about The Addison Story or Something Else by Natalie Wood??? Both are two that are new to me and quite fabulous, I might add! Let's start with The Addison Story...I first discovered them in Neiman's Spring Catalog when I spied this dress-Love it! Their line to me evokes a vintage quality-very easy, laid back, fun, flirty, and flouncy! And the price point ($60-250) ain't so bad, either. You can find them locally carried at Rue14 and online here and here. You are sure to be pleased! Next up, Something Else! On a recent trip into one of my local fav's Redeem, I scoped all my usual suspects, Funktional, Kai-Aakmann, etc., I spotted, Something Else that quickly caught my attention! Like little pieces of clothing art, Natalie Wood, designer/artist reigns from down-under-Australia and brings her creative talents to the main land! Clothing with an edge is just how I would describe it! Easy to wear tees, tanks, sweaters, and dresses! Definitely worth checking out here! Need a little eye candy convincing??? Here ya go....

The Addison Story

Something Else by Natalie Wood

My new favorite tank!

Live Long and Discover New Things( and Designers too)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Sale You Can't Miss...So They Say!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's a Sale!!!

 
This is what I received in my inbox yesterday afternoon...Anthro really has my interest peaked!!!! I hope it's worth it! Sale starts Today in-store and online!


Live Long and SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Geisha Girl Express!!!!!!!

 

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  To The East...

  

  Geisha Girl Inspiration

I'm totally inspired by the Geisha Girl look for this summer!!! Bright colors, cherry blossom prints, wraps, kimono sleeves and all things in between-perfect for the comfy-chic girl in us all!! Flowy dresses, just perfect for hiding those unsightly, bumps(that I know we are all working on, in preparation for Summers arrival). In the meantime, me especially, I'm all about drapey, waistline forgiving looks for the next 4 months, so the Geisha look is right up my expanding waistline, alley!!! Here are some looks to try from ASOS and Zara, two great retail sites for spot on trends, at some what affordable pricing! Take the express train, some of these finds are sure to be whisked away, with a quickness!

Knot and Tassle

So Sashy!

 Brightly Colored

 

A perfect wrap

Cherry Blossom

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  Perfect for Lounging

  
  

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Flower of the Orient

Floral Kimono

Live Long and Go East!!!!!!!