Thursday, October 27, 2011

Daytime to Nightime: Best Dresses of the Season

Hello SASsy friends, I hope everyone is having a great week.  With the fall in full effect and winter just around the corner, finding the right dress can be a bit of a challenge.  There are multiple choices for for both daytime and evening looks.   Find some thick tights (I love Nicole Miller Sweater Tights), cute boots or pumps and work it!  Here are my pics for the best daytime, career and cocktail dresses of the season.

Daytime Sweater Dress:
This is the perfect dress to stay warm and fashionable.

Calvin Klien Sweater Dress $118 Nordstrom.com


Marc New York Sweater Buckle Dress $138 Dillards.com


Career Dresses:
Stay sassy with these great work ready dresses.

Belted Long Peasant Dress $69 Anntaylorloft.com

Maggie London Color Block Knit Dress $189 Lordandtaylor.com

Flared Skirt Dress $79 Zara.com

Cocktail Dresses:
After every long work week, it's fun to get dressed up and and hit the town.  Keep the party going with this fun and flirty dresses.


Marina Sequine "Cold Shoulder" Dress $160 Dillards.com



Tadashi Shoji One Shoulder Lace Dress $298 Nordstrom.com

Donna Ricco One Shoulder Satin Sheath Dress $138
If you are in the mood to treat yourself and splurge, try Notte by Marchesa.  (Warning this is the kind of splurge where you make sure your significant other never finds the receipt and you cut the tags off before you leave the store)

Floral One Shoulder Dress $795 Neimanmarcus.com


...And my personal favorite, the Silk Crepe dress also $795


Happy shopping!

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Designer Looks For Less: Shoe Edition

Hello SASsy friends! I am so sorry about not posting last week, I was traveling. This week's blog was inspired by my boyfriend's constant complaints about how much money I spend on shoes. True, I do love high end designer shoes, however I've found that you can find a similar shoe at a fraction of the price.

Here are some of my favorite designer shoes and comparable shoes for less online:

Look 1: Python Pumps

Designer Shoe: Christian Louboutin $1400 neimanmarcus.com



Compare To:  BCBG Python Pump $79 zappos.com


Look 2: Boots

Designer Shoe: Dior Boots $1400 http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/

Compare To: Jessica Simpson $210 dillards.com

Look 3: Studded Pumps

Designer Shoe: Brian Attwood Stud Pumps $1900 saksfifthavenue.com

Compare To: Sam Eldman Studded Pump on sale $169 lordandtaylor.com


Look 4: Glitter Pumps

Designer Shoe: Miu Miu Glitter Peep Toe Pumps $570 http://www.net-a-porter.com

Compare To:  Promiscuous Glitter Peep Toe Pumps $49 zappos.com



 Look 5: Animal Prints


Designer Shoe: Alexander McQueen Calf Hair Pumps $995 net-a-porter.com
Compare To: Michael Kors Calf Hair pumps $140 michaelkors.com


So ladies, the next time your boyfriend or husband complains about how much you spend on shoes, show him this blog and remind him you that you could be spending a lot more. :)

Have a great weekend!



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