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Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Handbags: A collection full of texture, the 1950s & hello again Speedy!

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:53:29 +0000

Perhaps it's a little too soon to talk about Fall 2010 trends, as runway looks are at least 5 months away from a real-life purchase, but handbags have become such an important part of our wardrobe that it's nice to know what's hot even before it actually IS hot!

Marc Jacobs Louis Vuitton runway show is always an exciting part of Paris Fashion Week, watched for clothing trends as much as the coveted handbags, and on a sunny day, a litter of new styles were unveiled. The clothing was full of big skirts, and wasp waists - think Mad Men meets The Sound of Music, that sums up the look & feel.

These bags will have certain fashionistas waiting at the ready for pre-release samples. One of Louis Vuitton's traditional handbags, the Speedy, dominated the collection, and you will see variety of materials and fabrics in this signature shape. From the very busy textured leather, crocodile and even (gasp) sequins, to some fabulous smooth simple logo bags that evoke thoughts of Grace Kelly. Overall, this is a varied collection - while Speedy is the trend, variety is the end result as there is something here for everyone!

Final Markdowns at LUISAVIAROMA: Trendy treats on sale with free shipping, editor's picks!

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:42:37 +0000

If you follow fashion trends, you know that key trends will repeat for a few seasons, and that also means you can find terrific fashion forward treats when you least expect it. Sometimes a designer will get ahead of a trend, and produce a collection before it becomes mainstream, which means you can find items on sale that are still very trendy. This soft floral georgette dress by John Galliano is a perfect example!

Today we will take a look at one of my favourite online stores LUISAVIAROMA (also a very cool physical store, if you happen to be visiting Milan anytime soon!). The Winter Sale is winding down, they just announced final markdowns from 30% to 70% off, and there is still an extensive selection to choose from. Premium designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli & Christian Louboutin are well represented, but they are also known for carrying some pretty exclusive (and tough to find online!) labels. Strategia, Moncler, and Balmain.

For the new season, handbags can be bright, jackets can be military-inspired and/or ruffled, dresses can be in soft romantic fabrics, and one of the hottest colours is bright blue. You will find all of these trends below... and on sale! These won't last long, if you see something you like, get it now... and also keep in mind LUISAVIAROMA offers free shipping!

2010 Academy Awards: Zoe Saldana stunning purple Givenchy Couture, see full Spring/Summer 2010 collection!

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:41:34 +0000

Zoe Saldana continues to make surprising style choices on the red carpet, and the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held on Sunday night was no exception! Interestingly, she has yet to favour one particular designer, which makes her style choices difficult to predict. Who can forget that fabulous black & silver sequin futuristic dress by Emilio Pucci at the Los Angeles premiere of Star Trek in May 2009? She started her red carpet domination less than one year ago, hard to believe..

For the 2010 Academy Awards, Zoe chose a very intriguing (and much talked about!) lavender, silver & purple couture dress by Givenchy - this is a very fashion forward label right now. Ricardo Tisci has moved the house into some very edgy territory; Zoe's dress has been described as risk-taking, jaw-dropping, and stunning. His Ready To Wear collection continues to pick up momentum as well - Cat Deeley wore Givenchy on So You Think You Can Dance UK, and it was a VERY popular look over on our Celeb Edition!

Click Here for complete coverage of the 2010 Academy Awards Red Carpet

Betsey Johnson: 15% off evening dresses - one week only, coupon code inside!

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:49:17 +0000

Now that February is firmly behind us, your thoughts should be firmly planted on spring, which also means a quick look at your evening wear and party dresses. To this end, Betsey Johnson has decided to help us out as the designer's own website is offering a discount on ALL evening dresses for one week only!

Receive 15% off these evening dresses when you use the coupon code TEAPARTY - I've also put together a trendy selection below to get you started.

New season colors include pink, blue, neutral, with lots of black & white, and new season styles have a real focus on interesting statement accents (asymmetric, well-placed ruffles, or even a structured bodice). And while trends come & go, Betsey Johnson prom-style dresses have remained in a class all their own. No one combines organza, sequins & crinoline better...

Betsey Johnson shows her collections during New York Fashion week, and for some fashion-forward inspiration, check out photos from her recent Fall/Winter 2010 runway show below!

Camilla Belle: Buy her green dress with ruffles by Max Azria online

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:24:16 +0000

Every once in a while, a celebrity look will generate an instant buzz, and pretty Camilla Belle in her green dress at the Whitney Contemporaries Art Party and Auction at Skylight back in 2009 was one of those rare moments. We profiled this look on our Celebrity Edition - her lovely green ruffled dress was Max Azria Resort 2010, and at the time, it was months away from online availability. That didn't stop readers from asking if this could be purchased online!

Those readers will now be VERY happy, as the dress just arrived online over at Net-A-Porter - if you're in the US, the link below will take you to the US site, if you're outside the USA, please click here for Net-A-Porter International (they carry different stock!).

We don't often see Camilla on the red carpet, but when we do, she certainly is a knock-out! More below..

Taylor Swift: Buy her red dress online by Valentino, or get the look for less!

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:35:48 +0000

Taylor Swift has been very busy lately - in between collecting all those music awards, she has been making some pretty fabulous red carpet appearances. And one of the most popular looks on our celebrity site last month was a very pretty Taylor in this asymmetric tomato red Valentino dress with fluttery shoulder bow- she attended the Unforgettable Evening Benefiting EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund in Los Angeles in this Resort 2010 item. Once again making quite the style statement.

I'm pleased to share the news that this new season dress is now available online! This is Valentino's signature collection, which can be found at major online retailers (browse all Valentino online here) - Taylor's dress is currently available at Net-A-Porter International, link below.

And if you like this look, there are certainly more new season items to choose from - you can get the look for less as all of the dresses below Taylor's are surprisingly under $350!

Roots Coupons, Deals & Online Promotions March 2010

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Coupons - Roots Deals, Steals & Promotional Codes!

Spring 2010 Trends: Clogs are back again, special thanks to Alexa Chung & Chanel!

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:04:14 +0000

Just last month, Alexa Chung was spotted at Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2010, attending the coveted Chanel show, and of course she was wearing Chanel. But what caused a major buzz was her choice of footwear! She was wearing clogs.. yes, those retro chunky studded shoes with wooden heels. Except Alexa had herself a pair of Chanel clogs, the same ones seen on the runway back in October. In fact, the dress she wore to the show was paired with clogs on the runway.

So fast forward to Spring 2010, and clogs are fast becoming the must-have of the new season. Major brands offering hot clogs include Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu, Fendi and even Gucci. While Miu Miu is still on pre-order, you will already find a terrific selection online - yes, this early in the season!

We covered Alexa Chung in Chanel back in January when she attended Paris Fashion Week - this profile was one of the most popular looks on the site. And readers continue to search for clogs online!

Kim Kardashian lovely in bebe: Leather bustier hoodie dress & shimmer dress, buy collection online!

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:08:17 +0000

Check out the all sorts of fabulous that was Kim Kardashian today!

What a terrific endorsement she is for the new season of Kardashian by bebe - this is a very affordable collection designed by the sisters that is already available online at bebe. Kim attended the first runway show at Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Fall 2010 wearing a leatherette bustier jersey dress with cowl neck & hood - check out the curves! This dress has sold out online (no wonder), but more stock may arrive, direct link below.

And not one to rest on her laurels, Kim later popped into Sephora to attend the launch of her new fragrance - she did a quick change into another Kardashian bebe dress that is available online as well! Say hello to the figure-hugging cutout "One Shoulder Shimmer Dress" - there are still sizes available, photos & links below.

Free Shipping Alert: theOutnet offers Free Worldwide Delivery for 3 days only!

theresa@shoppingthetrend.com (Theresa) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:37:31 +0000

Never mind waiting for a Valentine's Day Treat, now you can treat your own self with some fabulous designer items ... and receive FREE Worldwide Shipping!

theOutnet.com is the sister site of reader fav Net-A-Porter, and is chock full of previous designer collections at some pretty amazing prices. Net-A-Porter no longer has a permanent sale section - instead, they move all merchandise to THIS site.. so if you're looking for a designer sale, pretty much this entire online store IS a designer sale.

Check out the top picks below.. this represents the most popular reader products, and it's quite the selection of clothing, shoes & handbags... JUMP to the store here to shop for whatever your little heart desires! No coupon code is required. UK READERS: Click Here for UK inventory