Posts Tagged ‘Madewell’

The highly-anticipated collection from British fashion icon Alexa Chung and Madewell (one of my favorite retailers) is finally here! The latest collaboration from the fashion darling is full of autumn pleasures for your closet, including crew-neck sweaters, tea dresses, denim trousers, colorful cords and more. Shop for the entire collection online. If you are lucky enough to have a Madewell store near you, check out the exciting launch parties tonight. Visit their Facebook page for a listing of participating stores to join in on the celebration. Are you looking forward to seeing the collection?

Mark your fashion calendars for tomorrow, August 4. You’re invited to a fun evening of shopping at your nearest Madewell store. Grab your friends for the one-night-only sale on your favorite denim. You’ll be able to enjoy 20 percent savings on all jeans, and free hemming on your new purchases that same night. Get styling tips from Madewell’s in-house experts while you eat some sweet treats. Visit Madewell to RSVP to the exciting event on the Facebook page and to locate your participating store. See you there tomorrow night!

After hibernating under drab layers all winter season, you will love testing out some of the new looks for Spring. The key is trying to mix these trends with items you already have in your closet. Just one new piece will transform your look from last year to today’s brighter moods and color schemes.  Here’s a list of the essentials to shop for now:

A woman can not own too many pairs of jeans in her wardrobe. They are versatile for work or play, depending on how you style your denim. Right now I’m loving the carefree vibe of wide-leg jeans, circa the fashion of the 70′s. The Widelegger Jean in Explorer Wash from Madewell, one of my favorite denim brands, is a great retro fit. The lovely flared leg is amazing and sits comfortably on the waist.

Sunglasses are an essential accessory to your wardrobe not only for function but also for a bit of attitude to any ensemble. A true glamour girl needs to own a pair of 50′s inspired  cat eye sunglasses. My fav styles are Ray-Ban P-Retro Cat Sunglasses available at Urban Outfitters. These wayfarer- inspired sunglasses have a rounded frame with lenses that tint in a darker hue that they appear. The timeless style of the sunnies will appeal to any fashionista.

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