If you weren’t already dreaming of sunny summer days, you will be once you lay eyes on Free People’s May 2012 catalog. This month, the Free People team headed to Miami for its catalog shoot, bringing models Sabrina Nait and Nicole Trunfio along for the ride. The girls wear plenty of summer-ready pieces—including bright crochet swimsuits, tie-dye dresses, gladiator sandals, sheer smocks, striped maxi dresses, loose-knit sweaters, cute cover-ups, denim cut-off shorts, and more. The only downside? Summer won’t be able to arrive fast enough one you have checked out the rest of the images, which you can do by clicking inside or heading to FreePeople.com.
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Need to find a dress for a wedding, stat? Looking for the perfect shoes for your next cocktail party? Send your shopping dilemmas our way! Our new, weekly Personal Shopper section will do the legwork for you, offering up a slew of options to solve your fashion woes. Simply send your questions to shopper@mamasarollingstone.com.
This week: Thanks to street style blogs, I have become obsessed with statement jewelry. I am dying to find a really cool statement bracelet, but I don’t have a lot of money. A side note: I am not afraid of bright colors! – Claire
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Sometimes it is worth blowing your budget on a statement item or a designer bag, but on other occasions it is worth splashing out for basics—those pieces that you turn to when you need something to balance your statement item or even when you just want to be comfortable and chic at the same time. With that said, we love LNA—the brand is known for its laidback vibe and each piece is as comfortable as it is stylish. Happily, LNA has just revamped its site, and to celebrate, the team is offering you 25% off everything when you use the code EXTRA25 at checkout between now and May 1. To check out the revamp, head to LNAClothing.com.
It isn’t every day that we want everything from the pages of a catalog, but it is safe to say that that is exactly what is happening with Mango’s summer 2012 catalog. Key looks include: a sleeveless white blouse paired with pale blue tailored shorts; a slouchy blouse teamed with a maxi skirt and gladiator sandals; an army jacket coupled with a tie-dye top and shorts; a crochet sweater paired with a lace skirt; an army green dress tied at the waist; and a black tank teamed with python-print shorts. To check out some more images from the catalog, click inside, or head to Mango.com to shop until you drop.
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Whether you are tossing up between a spontaneous wedding in Las Vegas or a major extravaganza with family and friends, it is safe to say that a budget-friendly wedding gown wouldn’t go astray—and these days, there are more choices than ever before. Here are three that we are loving right now: (1) Alice + Olivia’s V-Neck Chiffon Gown ($297), a gorgeous flapper-style gown made from silk-chiffon; (2) J Crew’s Goddess Gown ($575), a simple and sophisticated gown with a crossover bodice; and (3) Zara’s Embroidered Tulle Gown, an ultra-feminine gown covered in delicate embroidery. Which one will you choose? At these prices, you could take all three.
If you love British high street retailers, today is your lucky day—both Oasis and Warehouse are today launching online shopping sites dedicated to US-based customers. For those that don’t yet understand why this is so exciting, let us clue you in. Firstly, both retailers are beloved by Kate Middleton, who has been spotted shopping at the London stores as well as wearing pieces from the brands. Secondly, both retailers offer seriously cute stuff for budget-friendly prices—much like ASOS and Topshop. Thirdly, both retailers bring in new stock on a regular basis, so there is plenty to choose from. To check out the two stores, head to Oasis-Stores.com and Warehouse.co.uk.
Need to find a dress for a wedding, stat? Looking for the perfect shoes for your next cocktail party? Send your shopping dilemmas our way! Our new, weekly Personal Shopper section will do the legwork for you, offering up a slew of options to solve your fashion woes. Simply send your questions to shopper@mamasarollingstone.com.
This week: Right now I am a little obsessed with colorful python-print accessories, but I definitely cannot afford the real thing. Any ideas on where I can find some cute items without spending my life savings? – Chloe
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If you have spent your tax return on new duds for spring and it is now time to create some space in your wardrobe, we think you will find the launch of Threadflip to be oh-so timely. Threadlfip is a new site that allows you to “flip” your unwanted clothes, not to mention pick up designer duds that someone else doesn’t want or need anymore. Just think of it as a virtual consignment store that requires minimal effort. If you are in the mood to shop, you can simply find a fab pair of Tory Burch flats and throw them in your cart. If you live by the “out with the old, in with the new” credo, you can then upload photographs of your own unwanted goods and sell them. Plus, you will find tons of fashion inspiration along the way. To check it out, head to Threadflip.com and flip for what you love—whether it is vintage or Louis Vuitton.
Just when we thought the BeachMint family—which already includes JewelMint with Kate Bosworth, StyleMint with the Olsen twins, BeautyMint with Jessica Simpson, and ShoeMint with Rachel Bilson—couldn’t get any better, Justin Timberlake announces he is designing and curating HomeMint with his longtime interior designer Estee Stanley. For a monthly fee of $10, you will receive huge discounts on home décor products as well as early access to new products, some of which are designed by Timberlake and Stanley and some of which have been hand-selected by the duo from home companies. Exciting, right? To get early access before the May launch, head to HomeMint.com—and if you recruit your friends, you can receive up to $119 in credit.
Need to find a dress for a wedding, stat? Looking for the perfect shoes for your next cocktail party? Send your shopping dilemmas our way! Our new, weekly Personal Shopper section will do the legwork for you, offering up a slew of options to solve your fashion woes. Simply send your questions to shopper@mamasarollingstone.com.
This week: I really want to change up my work wardrobe as I tend to blow my clothing budget on stuff for the weekend and now everything feels old and boring. I work in a creative space so I can afford to be a little more fun, but I still need to look smart for meetings. – Eva
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