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SHOEvolution: How to Go from Strappy Sandals to Striped Boots

Monday, August 31st, 2009 | Fashion, Shoes, Style Picks | Comments Off

Meilily SHOEvolution! Strappy to Stripes

Meilily SHOEvolution Concept

Follow this visual style evolution from shoe to shoe, inspired by Meilily’s favorite artisinal shoe shopping site, FarFetch.com!

How does one get from the strappy sandal to striped boot?…

Meilily presents a visual SHOEvolution concept in black and white to represent the style transition from sandal weather to boot weather and from straps to stripes. Check it out below, along with details on these shoes available on FarFetch.com, Meilily’s shoe inspiration… › Continue reading

Tags: Allesandro Dell'Acqua, Beatrix Ong, Beauty & Style Favorites, Bless, Boots, farfetch.com, Gladiator Shoes, Guiseppe Zanotti, heels, Marni, Sandals, Shoes, SHOEvolution, Sonia Rykiel, style

Links à la Mode: IFB Beauty, Style & Fashion Bloggers

Thursday, August 20th, 2009 | Fashion, Makeup | Comments Off

Meilily and Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) bring you this week’s top editor-selected links! There are some good reads this week, and Meilily is on the list too!

Beauty, Style, & the Blogosphere

Edited by Ashe Mischief

Beauty and Style come in many forms, and this weeks Links á la Mode choices showcase the many discussions entering the world of fashion blogging at the moment: excessive judgments, the value of personalities, and cultivating your inner beauty as well as your outer beauty. Bonne-Vie challenges the values of the show “More to Love” and Fivve Blog shares model sensation Lara Stone. Newcomer Jaka’s Tea Party calls to action with the Wholestyle Manifesto and Betsey J asks “Are we too judgmental as fashion bloggers?”

Not to overshadow this weeks Links á la Mode with too heavy of discussions, we’ve also go a great roundup of make-up tutorials & inspiration, along with great DIY projects & giveaways in the forums!

Links à la Mode : August 20th

• Ask ThinkThru: – What Can You Wear From the Office To an Event?
• Betsey J: – Have we become too judgemental when it comes to fashion & style?
• Bonne Vie: – Fox is doin’ it wrong with new reality show “More to Love”
• BRICK MY LANE: – 3-in-1 DIYs: Ripping, slashing andd patching everything, rock’n’roll style
• Broke & Beautiful – International Indie Designers can be found with Novica, plus an opportunity to REALLY make a difference by shopping.
• Confessions of a Fashion Editor – Fed up of emails from big fashion brands demanding interviews, I decided to speak to a young, bright and new designer instead.
• Denim Debutante: – How to Clean & Care for Your Premium Denim
• fivve blog: – If you have a fashion mag addiction, then you probably have seen who W Magazine is calling the “fashion it-girl” Lara Stone.
• Independent Fashion Bloggers: What’s so great about Gravatars?
• Jaka’s Tea Party – A mission statement for a new movement that believes style isn’t about the clothes you wear, it’s about being a whole person.
• Little Miss Makeup: – Pretty makeup is an evergreen fashion trend. Get the low-down on how to get the look!
• Meilily: – Highlights the debut collection of Project Runway phenom Christian Siriano for VS Makeup.
• pie wacket: – yesterday I worked with Kiehl’s to create a wonderful late summer giveaway and shot an original beauty story to demo the products.
• Rags to Reverie: – 2 days ago Space 15 Twenty’s Pangaea Pop-Up makes deka ray’s architectural jewelry available for the masses
• Retro Chick: – Why we buy – One woman’s journey in fashion and the decisions we make every day.
• sweet archivia: – Anthropologie’s Secret Code – In-House Brand Guide
• THE COVETED – The Coveted: Make that a double: Take Off Your Clothes Double T-Shirt Dress
• The Demoiselles – Jennifer Nicole uncovers the secrets behind the new PETA ad, which degrades women based on weight.
• The Fashion Planner: – The Fashion Planner’s Guide to Chicago offers great places to eat, shop, and more.
• The Midnight Feast: – Did I really just put on black lipstick? How to tackle this trend: a guide for those who would prefer to leave the gothic look in the 90s.
• Unfunded – Unfunded: White Rabbit Inspired Baubles
• Wit & Whimsy: – First Look: Michael Kors Goes Hollywood Glam with the launch of VeryHollywood.com

Tags: Anthropologie, Christian Siriano Makeup, Fashion, IFB, Independent Fashion Bloggers

New Christian Siriano Debut Makeup Collection for Victoria’s Secret

Monday, August 17th, 2009 | Fashion, Fragrance, Free Stuff, General, Hot Happenings, Makeup, Product Launches, Product Picks, Skincare, Stores, Tools and Brushes | 11 Comments

Meilily Hot Happenings & Product Launch News! Christian Siriano Makeup

Hold on to your hats! The new makeup line from Project Runway winner and fashion phenom Christian Siriano is going to blow your mind! (Or at least it will elicit an “Ooohhh” from many of you.)

Piping hot new makeup line, Christian Siriano for VS Makeup, just launched this month, and many items from Siriano’s debut limited-edition collection are already on backorder. (As of now, the bronzer-highlighter and eyeshadows in Gilded Fierce and Sahara are already backordered at VictoriasSecret.com!)

Meilily currently has an eye on the glamorous Christian Siriano black ruffled makeup bag, eye shadows, bronzer-highlighter, and… well practically everything from the new collection!

Check it out for yourself…

More product images from the debut Christian Siriano makeup collection… › Continue reading

Tags: Christian Siriano, Christian Siriano Makeup, Fall Makeup, limited edition, Makeup, makeup bags, makeup brushes, product images, Product Launches, Tools and Brushes, Victoria's Secret, Victoria's Secret Beauty, VS Makeup

Don’t Miss the Goldyn Sample Sale: Up to 90% Off!

Friday, August 14th, 2009 | Fashion, Hot Happenings, Sales, Stores | Comments Off

Meilily Sale Alert! Shop Goldyn’s Huge Sample Sale

As promised, here are the details on the upcoming Goldyn Sample Sale!

If you haven’t yet checked out ShopGoldyn.com and their amazing selection of sale apparel, you’ve been missing out on fantastic prices and cool designers! Now, this Goldyn Sample Sale promises to be even better! The sale flyer says it all, but just in case, here are the essentials…

What: Goldyn Bi-annual Sample Sale (Up to 90% off apparel! Wow!)
When: August 17 – 23, 2009
Details: All sales final, so choose wisely!

Goldyn
3457 Ringsby Court #106
Denver, Colorado 80216

Btw- Don’t forget: new customers at ShopGoldyn.com get 30% off with code “GOLDYN30″! Not sure if this code will work during the sample sale, but it’s something to keep in mind!

Happy Saving! Happy Shopping! from Meilily

Tags: designers, Discount, Goldyn, sale, Sales, Sample Sale, ShopGoldyn.com

Free Stuff & Sale Alert: Free Zoya Nail Polish, Goldyn Sample Sale, Envi Eco-Fashion Sale & More!

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 | Fashion, Free Stuff, Sales, Stores | 1 Comment

Meilily Sale & Free Stuff Alert!
Meilily brings you the scoop on some of the best deals around, from fantastic sales on eco-fashion to free nail polish and skincare! Enjoy!

- Get 3 free bottles of Zoya Nail Polish! Last Day! Zoya met its goal of 5,000 Twitter followers, so promo code TW5000 will get you 3 free bottles of Zoya nail polish at Zoya.com (until August 5, midnight PST)! Use the handy Zoya Color Finder to pick your 3 shades and get the $18 credit in your cart! (Meilily likes Zoya’s neutral pinky-nude shades.)

- Coming Soon: Goldyn’s BI-ANNUAL SAMPLE SALE! Get up to 90% OFF! Will keep you posted, but this great sale starts mid August. In the meantime… browse Goldyn’s goods, cuz new customers at ShopGoldyn.com get 30% off with code “GOLDYN30″!

Isn’t this Houndstooth Skirt cute?!
It’s by H Fredriksson and is available at Goldyn!>>>

- Get 50% off Storewide at Envi – 3 Days Only! Use code HEATWV (until August 7, 2009; not valid on final sale). If you haven’t shopped Envi yet, you should definitely check out their selection of eco-clothing, especially the sale section! Envi sale markdowns can be pretty great on brands such as Stewart + Brown, EcoSkin, and Prairie Underground. (Love the Stewart+Brown cross over petal dress in blue – only $55.30 with sale code, originally $158!)

- Get a free 2-week supply of Origins brightening skincare! Choose a FREE 2-week supply of your perfect brightening prep-step (Modern Friction™ or Never A Dull Moment®) and receive Free Standard Shipping with any Origins.com skincare order. Offer valid through 8.09.09 while supplies last.

- Beautyhabit Coupon Codes! I always love ordering from Beautyhabit, so here are a couple codes to get you salivating too: › Continue reading

Tags: BeautyHabit, eco-fashion, eco-friendly, EcoSkin, Envi, Free Stuff, Free Zoya, Goldyn, H Fredriksson, nail polish, Origins, Origins Modern Friction, Origins Never A Dull Moment, Origins skincare, Paul & Joe, Prairie Underground, Sales, Shop Envi, Stewart + Brown, Tocca, Zoya Nail Polish

Product Pick & Photos: Woven Beaded Wire Cuff Bracelet

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 | Fashion, Photos, Product Picks, Stores | Comments Off

Meilily Product Photo: Woven Metal Beaded Wire Cuff in Gold

Meilily Product Pick, Photos, & Details!

I finally got around to publishing photos of this great gold metal beaded cuff bracelet that I found online at ShopIntuition.com. [Note: We've added ShopIntuition as an affiliate in Nov. '09]

For only $25 this woven cuff bracelet made with beaded metal wire is a great affordable accent accessory for all kinds of outfits – from jeans and a tees to › Continue reading

Tags: Anthropologie, bracelets, cuff bracelets, Gilt Groupe, Gilt Groupe Invitation, Gilt.com, gold, Indian jewelry, jewelry, product photos, Product Picks, Rajput Cuff, Rosena Sammi, ShopIntuition

Links à la Mode: IFB – New Friends & Old

Saturday, July 18th, 2009 | Fashion | Comments Off

Meilily has once again joined forces with Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) to bring you the top editor-selected links this week! Meilily made the list! Check it out!

Make New Friends, But Keep the Old…

Edited by AsheMischief
Because fashion bloggers love both silver & gold!

Okay, that was a bit of a cheesy, childhood song for those Stateside, but I did notice one thing this week– fresh new faces and old familiar ones. From long time contributors like Mademoiselle Robot and The Musings of Ondo Lady, to new (-to-me) Our Ocean, Links á la Mode is an amazing way to meet new bloggers and discover new territories. Think of today as Make a New Friend Day on Links á la Mode…read new blogs for a fresh dose of inspiration and revisit your favorites to remember why you love them!

As always, we’ve got a delightful mash-up of posts, too… from how to score review samples to a thoughtful post on The Uniform Project and lots of great summer clothes and jewelry. Be sure to check out the forums too, as there are several great contests going on!

Links à la Mode : July 16th

• 39thandbroadway.com – NYC vs LA – The Fashion Week Debate
• Fabulous Finds Gal – Who doesn’t love a gorgeous pin-up? The pin-up poet’s gorgeous and creative new amazing book and insightful interview with the author.
• Fashion Dare – A Nautical Nod
• Fasshonaburu – Everyone has a list like this, places to go before you turn 50, a “bucket list” of things to do before you kick it, etc. Well, it sounds shallow and superficial (and by “sounds” I mean “is”), but I have a list of things I want to buy before I enter my nex
• HiFashion – The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Good Health
• Hong Kong Fashion Geek – Wide-leg pants and how to make them work for you
• Independent Fashion Bloggers – Not Buying It: How has the recession affected your fashion blog?
• Mademoiselle Robot – A London Girl’s shopping guide to Stockholm.
• Meilily – Island Style Pick: Wood & Bead Bracelet
• Our Ocean – A colourful review of the clothes in An American in Paris.
• Retro Chick – Lulu Guinness Holiday Resort 2009 Collection
• Shop Diary – 2 days ago 1stdibs.com, the renowned antiques site, just launched a vintage couture, fashion and accessories designer section.
• The Capitol Fashionista – Modern Fashionista Travel with Vintage Luggage: What better way to add a little touch of class than packing it all up in vintage luggage.
• THE COVETED – Gorgeous New, More Affordable Denim from A|X and a $500 A| Gift Card Giveaway
• The Fashion Planner – ShoeDazzle – Review of Kim Kardashian’s shoe club.
• the musings of ondo lady – Mention the word Biba and you can bet that any decent fashionista will go all starry eyed. This is because along with Mary Quant, Diane von Furstenberg and Twiggy, Biba is right up there as one of the iconic fashion brands of the 60s and 70s.
• The Recessionista – 2 days ago Essential Summer Style Tips–Tips for essential summer wardrobe staples: Tips from The Recessionista Blog and Jones’ New York Style Guru Lloyd Boston
• Think Thru Fashion – Agate Accessories: Find affordable ways to wear the trendy crystal.
• threadbared – How the Uniform Project highlights fashion’s one constant — the tension between individuality and standardization
• tickle – Fresh Catch! tickle grills the designers of Delirius, a line as flirty as NY girls
• Unfunded – All Eyes on Hayden Panettiere and Lace!

Tags: Beach Style, Fashion, Fashion Community, IFB, Independent Fashion Bloggers, style

Island Style Pick: Wood & Bead Bracelet

Friday, July 10th, 2009 | Fashion, Photos, Style Picks | 4 Comments

Meilily Island Style Pick: Wood & Bead Bracelets

Found this totally awesome wood and bead bracelet in Kauai, and just had to bring it back with me. As an accessory, I think it will go exceptionally well with brown, tan, and white outfits.

The stretch beaded strands of this bracelet are feminine and exotic. I also love how the wood piece is lightweight, tropical, and fresh, yet ever-so-slightly chunky.

More Details & Another Product Photo… › Continue reading

Tags: Beach Style, Beauty & Style Favorites, bracelets, Island Style, jewelry, Kauai Jewelry, necklaces, product photos, Product Picks, Style Picks, turquoise

Beach Vacation Style Pick: Affordable Active Swimwear

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Fashion, Photos, Style Picks | 1 Comment

Meilily is on vacation in Kauai this week…
I probably won’t be updating as much when I’m away, and instead hope to do as much snorkeling, hiking, beach-sitting, photo-taking, ooh-ing and aaah-ing as possible…

Meilily Style Pick: Merona Olive Swim Tankini & Swim Skirt

Meilily Beach Vacation Style Pick!

In line with the beach vacation theme, here is a great swimsuit find from… Target (of all places) that works great for active beach vacations. I just tried it out during a day full of snorkeling and wandering about town, so this style pick is tried and true!

While many of you may not consider stores like Target a one-stop vacation wear shop, I found a good-coverage two-piece tankini swimsuit with swim skirt from Target’s Merona clothing line for only $19.99 each piece. Given that all the swimsuits I had been looking at (J.Crew, Athleta, Victoria’s Secret) were either too expensive for my current budget (over $40 per piece), oddly patterned, or too skimpy (think “coming-off-in-the-next-wave“), this Merona swim outfit was a lucky find! It’s perfect for transitioning easily from street to swim, especially since the swim skirt has an attached bikini bottom!

Happy Swimming! from Meilily

Tags: Affordable Fashion, Athleta, Beach Style, bikinis, J.Crew, Merona, Skirts, swim skirts, Swimsuits, Target, Travel Style, Victoria's Secret

Featured ShopStyle Look: Summer Beach Neutrals by Meilily

Sunday, June 21st, 2009 | Fashion, Featured Looks | Comments Off

Welcome to Summer, Northern Hemisphere readers!

Next week Meilily will be on vacation in Hawaii, so check out this neutral beachy look – It’s based around one extremely flattering and travel-friendly dress by Patagonia.

This look includes the following fashion and accessory items:
Morning Glory Dress by Patagonia
Sandals by Boden
Pop Art Large Tote by Betsey Johnson
Blue Tourmaline Mix Necklace by Vanessa Jenik
Fish & Hook Necklace by Betsey Johnson
Hat by Juicy Couture
Jemima Floppy Hat by Melissa Odabash

Enjoy! from Meilily

Links à la Mode: IFB Fashion Potluck & Hodge Podge

Friday, June 19th, 2009 | Fashion, General | Comments Off

Dear readers, Meilily has joined forces with Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) to bring you the top 20 editor-selected IFB links this week! Meilily is on the list! Enjoy!

Fashion Potluck

Edited by Dramtis Personae
This week’s Links á la Mode is a fashion potluck, a hodge podge of politics in fashion, interviews with fabulous designers, bloggers, and photographers, flashbacks in to our fashion past, and great shops and designers to check out. I couldn’t make rhyme or theme of the collection, so just sit back & enjoy some of the best the Independent Fashion Bloggers had to offer this week!

Links à la Mode : June 19th

• A Typical Atypical – Thrifting – how to thrift with success – a step by step introduction for thrifting newbies
• Awakened Aesthetic – Ever have those utterly feminine, against-the-trend days? From lingerie to accessories, Jennifer Nicole goes ethereal
• Bonne Vie – Parasol Party Review
• Breakfast at Saks – Es Trella
• Denimaniac – Best Denim Shops | Denham
• dramatis personae – Plus-Sized Eco-Friendly Fashion: A Myth?
• Fashion Matchmaker – Awesome giveaway, enter to win a beautiful, summery Love Quotes scarf!
• Fashion Pulse Daily – Get the summer blues by entering for a chance to win a pair of Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans!
• Felicia Sullivan – Interview: Entrepreneur and CEO at 24, Lindsay Phillips on Interchangable Flip Flops, Manufacturing in China, and Discovering Your Ideal Business Partner: Your Mom!
• in-mode.com – 4 weeks. bikini. ready. (week 1).
• Independent Fashion Bloggers – Get Real: How to Beat Blogging Perfectionism
• Individual Chic – Best bras for big girls
• Meilily – Fitness Shoe Skepticism: FitFlops & MBTs Glorified Platform Sandals & Sneakers?
• Pursed Lips Magazine – Documentary Teaches Never Let Our Daughters Model |
• Retro Chick – 5 Ideas for Summer Days Out
• Style Symmetry – Seven Question Interview with The Clothes Horse!
• The Bare Skinny – Fifty Fierce Shoes for the Rocker Chick
• THE COVETED – Tye Died
• The Demoiselles – From the Birds: A Body Mantra
• the nerdlings – Men Have Style Too: Adventure Through The Photo Lens
• Unfunded – L.A. Fashion Market Wrap Up

[*Sorry, the original IFB image was huge; so I updated with a smaller image to help page loading!]

Tags: Fashion Community, IFB, Independent Fashion Bloggers, Links à la Mode, style