Fashion Blog: Super Offer... £50 off £150 Spend at My-Wardrobe.com

For £50 off when you spend £150, enter the code SS12SPECIAL5. Valid until 31.03.12.

Couturenet picks... I spotted these two perfect items online at my-wardrobe.com.

Michael Michael Kors. Tan Ariana Cork Wedge With Ankle Strap. £150.00
The ostrich effect to the leather radiates glamour. A shoe you'll just keep wearing.

Michael Michael Kors. Tan Saddle Bag. £195.00
This classic bag is an intelligent investment. In opulent ostrich-effect leather it will add a shot of luxury to any look.

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Fashion Blog: Reliable, Stylish Zara.

Zara is reliable. Zara is stylish. I can always make a list of items that I would like to take home from any of their stores worldwide. Their sales are great too.

I love click and collect. It secures the items I would like in my size and also enables me to have good browse around the store when I pick up my package of delights.

The Zara.com sale and the Zara in store sale is almost at an end, there are still some great everyday pieces to pick up from the sale and ever brilliantly priced, quality apparel in the Zara new season collection.

My thrifty buys from the Zara sale are:

The Snake Print Full Length Maxi Dress With Side Split.
Was £69.99. Now £22.99.

The Shearling Wedge Ankle Boots
Was 79.99. Now £39.99.

Fashion Blog: A Wearable Leather Day to Evening Dress

Leather is so tactile in ones hands, so luxurious. Wearing it can be tricky, generally too much leather and lack of textured accessories will look out of place in most settings.

I fell in love with the Rag & Bone Ashfield Dress many weeks ago and have stared at it longingly as it held pride of place in my ShopBop.com "Hearts List".  This dress has comfort, fit and style. The leather is on the front. The neckline, sleeves and back are a good quality knit. This works as there isn't black leather against skin on the upper body which can create a sallow look in the Winter weather, especially at the neck. The fit and style are also great, the knit on the back and sleeves not only makes this a comfortable dress, but it looks good when you are sitting down. The balanced mix of sumptuous soft leather and soft knit make this a perfect day dress, with a great scarf and some suede short boots.

My Ashfield Dress is from BlackWhiteDenim.com.
It was £650. Now £192.

Fashion Blog: Tailoring from Rag & Bone

I have really wanted to update my winter wardrobe with a few new daytime pieces for a while now. Smart, functional pieces that will also work for easy traveling and springtime too.

My objects of desire and weeks of stalking arrived from TheOutnet.com to my door.

The Rag & Bone Sullivan Stretch Blazer.
Was £465. Now £139.50. 70% off.
White stretch-wool, notched lapels, long sleeves, front flap pockets, contouring seam detail, vent at back. Designer-stamped button fastening at front. 98% wool, 2% elastane.

The Rag & Bone Hampton Wool Shorts.
Was £250. Now £87.50. 65% off.
High-waisted, pleated front, side pockets, back slit pockets. Concealed zip and designer-stamped button fastening at front. 100% wool. In Dark Charcoal.

I am little shy of trying new designers, blissfully sticking to tried and trusted names for quality, fit and longevity. Rag & Bone NY has forced my out the my comfort zone, I have been online stalking a few of their pieces for a while and blogged about the Ohara shirt dress some weeks ago. Rag & Bone NY established in 2004 and have stood their ground in the high quality, great fabrics and good tailoring niche. It's hard not to yearn for most of the pieces in each collection, all so wearable.

When placing my order at the Outnet.com, I took advantage of the free shipping for that weekend. Since signing up with the website when it was first launched I have been pleased to receive their emails, the offers are worthwhile, the stock is excellent and the flash sales / weekend sales are marvelous Friday evening browsing.
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