Saturday, April 30, 2011

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Playsuits sporting posh aesthetics evocative of leggy ladies vacationing along the French Riviera a la DSQUARED2’s Monsieur Romper; Crisp headpieces in clean colors like American Apparel’s Floppy Summer Hat in Crème; Fiery footwear adorned in dainty detailing such as le perforations and whipstitching seen upon Sergio Rossi’s Star Patent Platform Sandals in Coral Red; Structured shoppers in noir hues – specifically Rebecca Minkoff’s Jane Satchel in Black; Ravishing red lacquers harboring decadent monikers – case in point, OPI’s Vodka & Caviar from the Russian Collection; Cambria Cove’s Fabulous Friends 3 – Sassy Girl – Spiral Journal. Quite le charming location for scrawling ones secrets, mais oui?; Retro-esque swimsuits that give new meaning to Jean Richepin’s words “One may live without bread, not without roses” a la Pret-a-Surf’s Black Roses One Piece.

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter the Stylin’ with Stella & Dot Giveaway for your chance to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate from Stella & Dot.

Don't forget to enter the Gulp Green Giveaway for your chance to win a Hello Green Tomorrow Fundraising Water Bottle from Avon.

Don't forget to enter the You Know You Envy Me Giveaway for your chance to win a tube of EnvyDerm Eyelash Growth Serum (a $99.95 retail value) from EnvyDerm.

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365 Days of Style Giveaway Winner

In the case of the glamourai, one need never require an excuse to spend, spend, spend; but now, thanks to 365Hangers, one (1) of you savvy shoppers will be laden with precisely that courtesy of a $30.00 Gift Card with your name on it! Congratulations to…

…Megan of A Suitcase and Stilettos!

Please e-mail me at cafefashionista@yahoo.com to claim your prize.

Thank you to the winner, and to everyone who entered Café Fashionista’s giveaway!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Books, Quote and Song for the picture.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Stylin' with Stella & Dot Giveaway

Mes anges, though you may not have met the glorious gals known as Stella & Dot during your evening tête-à-tête’s with the ladies of Sex and the City, they are a duo of decadent divas that the glamourai that is vous absolutely must know – and stylist Jen Cavorsi is here to introduce them to you!

Oui, oui, mes chéris! Café Fashionista has teamed up with Jen Cavorsi – Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot to bring one (1) lucky lady a $50.00 Gift Certificate to her snazzy shop where you can select anything your heart desires – be it the charming Camilla Ring, blissful Bamboleo Necklace, or anything else that catches your eye.


To Enter the Stylin’ with Stella & Dot Giveaway:

Visit Stella & Dot and select your favorite item.

For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Stella & Dot item is between now and Friday, May 13, 2011 at midnight PST.

For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Stella & Dot item is between now and Friday, May 13, 2011 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Stella & Dot item is between now and Friday, May 13, 2011 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

Extra Entry:

Become a fan of Stella & Dot on Facebook between now and Friday, May 13, 2011 at Midnight PST - 1 Entry

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Stella & Dot for the pictures.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Thrifty Thursday: Giuseppe Zanotti I97012 Bootie on a Budget

Dolls, in the left corner you will find Giuseppe Zanotti’s incredibly chic I97012 Open Toe Bootie; to the right take a peek at Mojo Moxy’s mesmerizing Voodoo Open Toe Boot.

While the Voodoo beauties are constructed out of suede, as opposed to the leather of the Zanotti’s; for just $49.47, in comparison to the $481.25 required to take the I97012’s home, they are a fabulous way for the frugalista to unleash her wild side – at a price that doesn’t break the bank!

Tell me, lovers…is this the moment where you’ll cave for Giuseppe Zanotti, or save with Mojo Moxy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Gulp Green Giveaway for your chance to win a Hello Green Tomorrow Fundraising Water Bottle from Avon.

Don't forget to enter the You Know You Envy Me Giveaway for your chance to win a tube of EnvyDerm Eyelash Growth Serum (a $99.95 retail value) from EnvyDerm.

Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

Wearing: Forever 21 Knit Sweater Top in Pink; Forever 21 Essential V-Neck Cami in White; Forever 21 Double Button Skinny Jean in Cream; Dolce Vita Jollen in Nude.

Reading: Monkey See, Monkey Die (Reigning Cats & Dogs Series # 7) by Cynthia Baxter.

Glamourizing: Nails: OPI Panda-monium Pink from the Hong Kong Collection. It is utterly impossible to resist a kitschy moniker like that, ce n'est pas? Lips: mark Juice Gems in Juicy Honeydew. Eyes: mark’s i-glimmer Illuminating Eye Color in Bronzed.

Listening: Your Love’s A Drug by Leighton Meester. If you ask me, Ms. Leighton deserves far more acclaim for her vocal talents. She is incroyable! J’adore this song!

Adoring: Cross Body Bags that are slight in size yet big on beauty. Mon courant convoite - Rebecca Minkoff’s Laser Cheetah Medium Hobo in Natural, Anya Hindmarch’s Keaton Cross Body Bag in Mushroom, and Derek Lam’s Ume Bag in Mocha. Easy, breezy, beautiful, et functional, J'ai raison? All things Theodora & Callum. The Mediterranean inspiration behind everything they create is swoon-worthy. The shoes - Je meurs at the Biarritz Wedge Sandals in Blue; the accessories – the Medallion Stone Fringe Necklace in Gold/Carnelian has my name written all over it. Me pincer, je dois rêver! White hot skinnies made especially with sultry summer nights in mind a la Current/Elliott’s The Stiletto Skinny Jeans in Sugar, Rich & Skinny’s Legacy Legging Jeans in Vintage White, and J Brand’s 10” Ankle Skinny Jeans in Aspen. Salut, je vous adore!

Watching: Legally Blonde. In the words of Elle Woods, “Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed.”

Desiring: Rachel Pally’s Long Fortuna Dress in Cream. Le sigh. If this doesn’t make you feel like a goddess, nothing will. J'ai besoin de! Ash’s Vivian Clog Sandals in Cuoio or Topo (or both, n'est-ce pas?). Oui, my loves; it took me long enough but I have finally unearthed a clog that makes my heart skip a beat. Aimer l'amour! T-Bags’ Strappy Mini Dress in Turquoise. Le side keyholes, le open back cross straps. I’m swooning to the tenth power! Gimme, gimme, gimme!

Quoting: Dr. Seuss - “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.”

Awaiting: Seychelles Pickford Sandal in Gold. I saw. I swooned. I splurged. Le. Fin.

But enough about moi; let’s talk about…vous. Time to give me the lowdown on your life, lovers! What are you up to this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Fashion Is My Poison for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Gulp Green Giveaway for your chance to win a Hello Green Tomorrow Fundraising Water Bottle from Avon.

Don't forget to enter the You Know You Envy Me Giveaway for your chance to win a tube of EnvyDerm Eyelash Growth Serum (a $99.95 retail value) from EnvyDerm.

Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Chloe Cork Bottom Sandals for a Steal

Lovers, to the left you will find Chloe’s charming Cork Bottom Sandals; to your right, fix your gaze upon ROSEGOLD’s perfect Pana Suede Platform Sandals.

Though Chloe’s charming Cork Bottom offering feature a double-buckle closure at the ankle, whereas the Pana pretties sport a single; for just $168.00, as opposed to the $795.00 needed to scoop up a pair of the Chloe’s, they allow the cheap chica le chance to indulge in a little runway style – at a price that won’t break the bank!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Chloe, or be thrifty and spring for ROSEGOLD?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bloomingdale’s and Shopbop for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Gulp Green Giveaway for your chance to win a Hello Green Tomorrow Fundraising Water Bottle from Avon.

Don't forget to enter the You Know You Envy Me Giveaway for your chance to win a tube of EnvyDerm Eyelash Growth Serum (a $99.95 retail value) from EnvyDerm.

Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

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Monday, April 25, 2011

Gulp Green Giveaway

Mon doux, though our Theodora & Callum-clad feet may lead others to think otherwise, even the truly glamorous gals of the world long to do their part to save the good green earth – we simply choose to do it in a way that keeps our Rachel Pally Clover Dress from getting mussed…like by sipping daintily from a chic, eco-friendly water bottle which speaks volumes about deforestation and preserving the world.

You guessed it, dolls! In honor of Earth Day (which we celebrated on Friday, April 22), Café Fashionista has teamed up with Avon to bring three (3) parched princesses Avon’s brand new Hello Green Tomorrow Fundraising Water Bottle!

“Avon will distribute 100 percent of the net proceeds from the Hello Green Tomorrow Reusable Water Bottle sales to The Nature Conservancy for continuing efforts in the Atlantic Rainforest in South America, and to the World Wildlife Fund for their restoration projects in Indonesia (Borneo and Sumtra). These forests serve as the lungs of our planet, helping clean the air of pollutants and mitigating climate change, while supporting an extraordinary diversity of plants and animals and providing water for millions of people.”

To Enter the Gulp Green Giveaway:

For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating what you do to help the planet between now and Monday, May 9, 2011 at midnight PST.

For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what you do to help the planet between now and Monday, May 9, 2011 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post stating what you do to help the planet between now and Monday, May 9, 2011 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick three (3) names out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winners on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Avon for the picture.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy, Happy Easter!

♥ Happy, Happy Easter, kitty cats! ♥

May your day be full of chocolate-covered bunnies and candy-colored eggs!



Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Charming toppers with rustic flare that look as if they’ve been borrowed from the boys – specifically Maison Scotch’s Long Sleeve Chambray Shirt; Flouncy skirts with whimsical, watercolor-inspired prints a la American Apparel’s Floral Chiffon Double-Layered Shirred Waist Skirt. Le parfait piece for a day spent pirouetting through fields of flowers, n'est-ce pas?; Pretty platforms in caramel hues, like Frye’s Kara T Strap Platform Sandals; Classy carryalls with enchanting equestrian touches, like the hook-and-eye clasp and gold hardware found upon CC SKYE’s Annie Hall Cross Body Bag; Pastel polishes which serve as the perfect accompaniment to sky-high peep-toe sandals – specifically OPI’s Do You Lilac It?; Forever 21’s Loving Heart Ring in Silver/Peach. Forget about your sleeve, lovers; the time has come to wear your heart on your finger!; Cupcake Kit by Chronicle Books via Cambria Cove. In the words of Anne Byrn, “When you look at a cupcake, you’ve got to smile.”

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter the You Know You Envy Me Giveaway for your chance to win a tube of EnvyDerm Eyelash Growth Serum (a $99.95 retail value) from EnvyDerm.

Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

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Feather Girl Giveaway Winner

Darlings, summer lovin’ is in the air and feathers are in your hair – or, rather, they will soon be in the hair of one (1) of you daring divas courtesy of Plume4You, and their decadent 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extensions, which one of you lovely luckies will soon be weaving through your luxurious locks. Congratulations to…

…Emily Anne of Trendy Leopard!

Please e-mail me at cafefashionista@yahoo.com with your mailing address, and three desired feather colors to claim your prize.

Thank you to the winner, and to everyone who entered Café Fashionista’s giveaway!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Candyfloss & Persie for the picture.

Friday, April 22, 2011

You Know You Envy Me Giveaway

Lovers, there is nothing so coquettish and charming as having the ability to bat big, bold lashes at your bevy of dashing suitors any time – day or night. After all, as the saying goes, “The eyes are the mirror of the soul”; thus the reason EnvyDerm is determined to make your pretty peepers look lush and luxurious twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three-hundred-sixty-five days a year via their Eyelash Growth Serum (a $99.95 value).

The answer is yes, my loves! Café Fashionista has teamed up with EnvyDerm to bring one (1) of you gorgeous glamazons your very own tube of EnvyDerm Eyelash Growth Serum “a gentle, non-prescription formula that promotes natural eyelash growth to give you longer, fuller and darker lashes.”

To Enter the You Know You Envy Me Giveaway:

For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating who you love to bat your lashes at between now and Friday, May 6, 2011 at midnight PST.

For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating who you love to bat your lashes at between now and Friday, May 6, 2011 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post stating who you love to bat your lashes at between now and Friday, May 6, 2011 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to EnvyDerm for the pictures.

A Prism of Pretties

Kitty cats, it was William Wordsworth who proclaimed “My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky”; but why must one wait for a colorful pretty to appear across the clouds when they can receive the very same surprise each and every time they open their jewelry box to majestically-colored baubles like the ones found at Leibish & Co.?

Mais oui, my loves; there is nothing like a clear-cut diamond to make le heart of a glamourai go pitter patter, but if Britain’s Princess-To-Be Kate Middleton has taught us anything via the blindingly beautiful sapphire engagement ring perched upon her dainty digits, it is that colored diamonds are in – and will be for a très, très long time.

Pink Diamonds for the petite Princess-In-Training; Blue Diamonds for le irresistible Ice Queen with a heart of gold; Red Diamonds for the fiery diva; and, un de mes préférés memes, the Black Diamond Engagement Ring – a unique piece that no saucy sophisticate could possibly refuse. The time has come to face the facts, darlings…colored diamonds are le wave of the future. The question is…which haute hue is calling your name?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Google for the pictures.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Thrifty Thursday: Jeffrey Campbell Swansong Floral Wedge for Less

Dolls, to your left you will find Jeffrey Campbell’s highly-covetable Swansong Floral Wedge in Black Floral; to the right rest your pretty peepers upon Forever 21’s Floral Platform Wedges in Black/Pink.

Though the Forever 21 pretties feature a wedge that is un petit lower than the towering 6.5” of the stellar Swansong; for just $25.80, in comparison to the $105.00 price tag of the charming Campbell’s, they are every bit as capable of helping the frugalista to usher in the spring season in true, budget-friendly style!

Now the question remains…will you be thrifty, or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nasty Gal and Forever 21 for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

Wearing: Heritage 1981 Cable Knit Cardigan in Cream via Forever 21; Forever 21 Essential V-Neck Cami in Coral; Forever 21 Classic Skinny Jeans in Medium Denim; Dolce Vita Jollen in Nude; Rhinestone Arrow Connector Ring via Forever 21.

Reading: Fudge Cupcake Murder (Hannah Swensen Series # 5) by Joanne Fluke. One of le scrummiest book series you will ever lay hands on…pure decadent indulgence!

Glamourizing: Nails: OPI’s Bubble Bath. A color that is every bit as effervescent as its playful moniker would have you believe. J’adore! Lips: mark Shimmer Down! Lip Gloss in Feels Ripe. Eyes: mark Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara in Raven (Black).

Listening: Buzzin’ by Shwayze (feat. Cisco Adler). Summer is not summer without a splash of Shwayze, J'ai raison?

Adoring: Midi-skirts. Short enough to show off your new ROSEGOLD Pana Suede Platform Sandals; long enough to make one feel ladylike, demure, and très Mad Men-esque. My current favorite? American Apparel’s Mid-Length Accordion Pleat Skirt. Aimer l'amour! Chic, cute, charming, and colorful baking accessories a la Babycakes’ Cakepop Maker, Cupcake Maker, and Whoopie Pie Maker – all via Cambria Cove. Such a simple way of transforming your easy, breezy kitchen into a scrummy-smelling bakery, n'est-ce pas? Printed pretties that add a touch of whimsy juxtaposed with sheer sophistication – specifically Antik Batik’s Kea Print Long Skirt, Alice + Olivia’s Printed Butterfly Shorts, Karen Zambos’ Vintage Couture Gemma Long Dress, and American Apparel’s Floral Chiffon Double-Layered Shirred Waist Skirt. The last of which would look marvelous topped with a denim jacket, and styled with riding boots, mais oui?

Watching: The Breakfast Club. Ummm…hello, may I please have Claire’s (aka Molly Ringwald) entire ensemble (boots and shoulder bag included)? Je meurs! Seriously too fabulous for words. As is the film, mais oui?

Desiring: Joie’s Higher and Higher Wedge Sandals in Indian Tan. It is a complete and utter injustice that these are sold out in my size! I am totes stalking them until they are restocked – my summer wardrobe is incomplete without them! Le American Fashion Cookbook via Shopbop. A chance to discover the favorite recipes of everyone from Isaac Mizrahi to Carolina Herrera? Evanouissement! It speaks to the fashionable foodie within. How could I possibly resist? Pendleton for Opening Ceremony’s Denim Shorts. I imagine it would be impossible for one not to feel like a true vintage Vargas Girl when donning these dreams. Le besoin, le désir, adorer!

Quoting: Helen Keller - “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

Awaiting: Summer and the City: A Carrie Diaries Novel by Candace Bushnell. Finally, after months and months of waiting, the day of reckoning – April 26, 2011 – is almost upon us. Insert happy strut here, lovers; I am pre-ordering my copy tout de suite!

But enough about moi; let’s talk about…vous. Time to give me the lowdown on your life, lovers! What are you up to this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Fashion Is My Poison for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Roma Platform Wedge for Less

Darlings, in the left corner you shall find Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent’s ravishing Roma Platform Wedge in Tobacco/Bronze; to your right take a peek at le vivacious Vivien Platform Wedge Sandals from Candie’s via Kohl’s.

While the Roma is constructed out of pure leather, as opposed to the faux of Vivien; for a mere $32.99, in comparison to the $350.00 price tag of the celebrity-adored Vincent’s, they are every bit as capable of seeing the fashionista through sizzling spring flings and summer romances – on a budget fit for the frugalista!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to REVOLVE Clothing and Kohl’s for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

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Monday, April 18, 2011

Play It Again, Sam

Heatwave - Chiddy Bang (feat. Mac Miller)
With A Heavy Heart (I Regret to Inform You) - Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Keeps Gettin’ Better - Christina Aguilera
Morning After Dark - Timbaland (feat. Nelly Furtado and SoShy)
Can’t Stop (Love & Light Dubstep Remix) - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Time Won’t Let Me Go - The Bravery
Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya) - Ashlee Simpson
All We Are - OneRepublic
Waking Up On A Train - Oh Darling
Unfinished Business (White Lies Cover) - Mumford and Sons

What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to OneTwentyTwo for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Sunday Steals: MILLY Natural Sailor Shorts for Less

Mon chéri, to your left take a peek at MILLY’s natty Natural Sailor Shorts; to the right prepare to swoon over Forever 21’s luscious Linen Blend Sailor Shorts.

Though the Forever 21 find lacks the blue buttons of the MILLY (instead sporting silver), and features a cuffed hem; for a mere $13.80, as opposed to the $240.00 needed to scoop up the MILLY marvels, they are every bit as capable of adding a touch of nautical to one’s summer wardrobe – at a price that no frugalista can resist!

Which role are you playing today, kitty cats…the frugal femme fatale or the sassy spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to STYLEBOP and Forever 21 for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Dreamy dresses in playful prints synonymous with a tropical beach getaway – specifically, Halston Heritage’s Print Long Dress in Sugar Coral; Heritage 1981’s Knit Bandeau in Purple – a truly stellar way to unleash your inner coquette, J'ai raison?; Nicole by OPI’s One Time Lime from the Justin Bieber One Less Lonely Girl Collection. La couleur de choix for a flirty, carefree Spring Break, mais oui?; Earthy footwear that juxtaposes between casual and très, très chic like K. Jacques’ Diapason Cork Slide Sandals; Low-maintenance carryalls with all of the capabilities of Mary Poppins’ ultra-expandable, magic bag a la American Apparel’s Cotton Canvas LA-Z Girl Side Pocket Bag in Ultraviolet. An item that must be bought in every single color, so that you can rock a new hue with everything in your wardrobe, n'est-ce pas?; Barely-there bottoms with a blend of retro, Vargas Girl finesse, and bohemian embellishments – specifically Milly’s Drawstring Shorts in Coral; Chunky accessories infused with ethnic influences like Forever 21’s Tribal Bracelet Set.

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway for your chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate from 365Hangers.

Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

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Charity Starts with Style Giveaway Winners

Darlings, it was Mother Teresa who said “If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one”; and it is four (4) of you worldly fashionistas whom will be doing precisely this by taking home a Project Isuga scarf – the accessory that gives back in that each one purchased (or, in your case, won) feeds one school child in Africa for an entire day to help nurture brainpower in the classroom. Congratulations to…

…Vanessa of My Heart Blogged, Kat Swan of Story of My Life, Abridged, Cheryl of Oh to Be a Muse, and Karina of Ramblings Of A Simple Girl!

Please e-mail me at cafefashionista@yahoo.com with your mailing address to claim your prize.

Thank you to the winners, and to everyone who entered Café Fashionista’s giveaway!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Books, Quote and Song for the picture.

Friday, April 15, 2011

365 Days of Style Giveaway

Kitty cats, no glamorous gal wants to be relegated to wearing the very same thing every single day of the year; she wants choices that allow her to wear a new ensemble year-round – without compromising her budget or course. Luckily for the frugalista, that is precisely what 365Hangers caters to – and now one (1) of you budget babe’s has the chance to take home a $30.00 Gift Certificate to the location where designer dreams are fulfilled!

Oui, oui, darlings! Café Fashionista has teamed up with 365Hangers - “…a Los Angeles based company, established in 2009 to provide discount sample sales on women's designer labels. 365hangers.com guarantees 70% off, ALWAYS, on every designer label on the website” - to bring one (1) of you savvy stylistas a $30 Gift Card to spend on whatever your heart desires – be it Diane von Furstenberg or BCBGeneration!

To Enter the 365 Days of Style Giveaway:

Visit 365Hangers and choose your favorite item.

For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating which 365Hangers item is your favorite between now and Friday, April 29, 2011 at midnight PST.

For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating which 365Hangers item is your favorite between now and Friday, April 29, 2011 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post stating which 365Hangers item is your favorite between now and Friday, April 29, 2011 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

Extra Entries:

Follow @365Hangers on Twitter between now and Friday, April 29, 2011 at Midnight PST - 1 Entry.

Become a fan of 365Hangers on Facebook between now and Friday, April 29, 2011 at Midnight PST - 1 Entry.

Sign up for the 365Hangers newsletter between now and Friday, April 29, 2011 at Midnight PST - 1 Entry.

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to 365Hangers for the pictures.

Cambria Cove Mother's Day Gift Bundle Giveaway

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Kitty cats, Sophia Loren said it best when she stated, “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.” Now, thanks to Cambria Cove, all of you lucky ducks have the chance to show your mothers that the very opposite is true, as well, by entering the Mother’s Day Gift Bundle Giveaway!

Cambria Cove has put together six (6) handpicked pampering gift packages “each designed to suit unique moms.” Gift packages include:

Jewelry Treasure Trove - “For the mom who wants her jewelry to be beautiful and meaningful, this collection is filled with pieces that she'll wear forever.”

Serenity Spa Collection - “It's Mom's turn for 'time-out.' With this package, she can treat herself to a spa facial every day while wearing the softest sleepwear and savoring Voluspa's luxurious scent.”

Completely Glam Grab Bag - “Chic moms will love this collection—especially pieces from 'it' designer Alexis Bittar. The decadent, finishing touch? A High-Heel Pump filled with Assorted Chocolates.”

Breakfast in Bed Bundle - “From start to finish, it'll be a Mother's Day she'll never forget. From breakfast on fresh, floral-themed servingware, to the comfort of Yala's super-soft sleepwear.”

Sweet Baking Assortment - “This collection is a sweet recipe for memories. Mom and the kids will love donning the adorable aprons and making frozen yogurt and Cake Pops—the trendy treat sensation.”

$750.00 Shopping Spree - “Whether she loves pampering indulgences, practical gifts, or both, she can shop to her heart's content for everything she loves.”

Enter Cambria Cove's Mother’s Day Gift Bundle Giveaway here. Now, tell me, my loves, which Mother’s Day Gift Bundle would your mum adore?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Cambria Cove for the pictures.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Thrifty Thursday: L.A.M.B. Rasta Open-Toe Cutout Booties on a Budget

Kitty cats, to the left you shall find L.A.M.B.’s luscious Rasta Open-Toe Cutout Booties – the very ones seen on both American Pie’s Mena Suvari and Greek’s Amber Stevens (as you know, boots are a great way to add a personal touch to any ensemble, and women's boots come in many styles - visit very.co.uk for women's boots and a great collection); to your right take a gander at BCBGeneration’s gorgeous Jules T-Strap Sandals.

While Jules sports a slightly lower heel, and features silver metal button detailing in comparison to the black of the ravishing Rasta; for just $60.47, as opposed to the $350.00 needed to add a splash of L.A.M.B. to your life, they are every bit as capable of contributing a bit of edgy chic to one’s shoe collection – at a price that allows the frugal fashionista to scoop up all three sassy shades (Black New Calf Elastic, Pewter Cracked Metallic, and Almond Dallas Vintage)!

Will L.A.M.B. tempt you into being a big spender, or will BCBGeneration inspire you to save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop and Endless for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

Wearing: Forever 21 Fab Basic Knit Top in Taupe; Forever 21 Denim Hotpants in Medium Denim; Jessica Simpson Jungle in Sesame.

Reading: Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat by Gwen Cooper. Le most enchanting tale one will ever lay hands on. Whether you’re a cat owner or not you must, must, must read this book!

Glamourizing: Nails: Nicole by OPI Not A Gold Bigger. Lips: mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Swank. My new go-to shade when I want to add a smidgen of sophistication to my look du jour. Aimer au dixième pouvoir! Eyes: mark Keep It Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow in Surreal.

Listening: She Said by Stephen Jerzak (feat. Leighton Meester). There are seriously no words to describe how obsessed I am with this song at the moment. J'adore de l'infinité de temps.

Adoring: Trench coats decked out with feminine detailing, and infused with a blend of old-time noir and gritty glamour to help one channel their inner Honey West a la Rebecca Taylor’s Ruffle Duster Trench Coat, Tibi’s Bow Trench Coat, and 3.1 Phillip Lim’s 3.1 Trench Coat with Storm Flap Tie. Admit it, lovers; a part of you has always wanted to be a daring detective, mais oui? Fabulous footwear in nude-tones that make one’s legs go on forever. Les pommes actuelles de mon oeil? Pour La Victoire’s Jaclyn Espadrille Wedges in Nude/Luggage, Dolce Vita’s Talia Fisherman Sandals in Nude, and Diane von Furstenberg’s Pandora Wedge Espadrilles in Nude. L'amour, l'amour, l'amour! Flirty frocks with a seventies flair – specifically, Rebecca Taylor’s Pom Pom Halter Dress and Punched Halter Dress, T-Bags’ Studded Long Dress, and American Apparel’s Vintage Peach Bow Maxi Dress and Vintage Lilac Ruffle Petal Maxi Dress. Methinks l'été d'amour is officially upon us, J'ai raison?

Watching: Tangled. Ooh, I am totes a sucker for fairytales and happily-ever-afters. J’adore!

Desiring: Winter Kate’s Print Cooper Blouse – the saucy juxtaposition of professional (a la the silk-chiffon construction and front-button closure) and playful (courtesy of the print, ruffles, and bell sleeves) is totalment irrésistible, mais oui? Me le donner maintenant! Opening Ceremony’s Button Back Dress. The sheer, black bodice and nude-toned skirt is the most heavenly contrast ever. And let us not forget that adorable collar. Swoon! Halston Heritage’s Dolman Drawstring Top – casual, coquettish, charming, chic…it has it all. Salut, je vous adore!

Quoting: Diego Marchi - “In life we all have an unspeakable secret, an irreversible regret, an unreachable dream, and an unforgettable love.”

Awaiting: LC Lauren Conrad Zander Platform Sandals. Saw Lauren wearing these in the April 2011 issue of People StyleWatch magazine and fell in love – loved the price even more. I cannot wait for them to arrive!

But enough about moi; let’s talk about…vous. Time to give me the lowdown on your life, lovers! What are you up to this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Fashion Is My Poison for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Jimmy Choo Connor Wedge Sandal for a Steal

Kitty cats, to the left take in the chicness that is Jimmy Choo’s Connor Wedge Sandal - the very same ones seen on the lovely Claudia Schiffer; to the right prepare to be smitten with Steve Madden’s saucy Sheilaa.

While the mesmerizing Madden’s sport an ever so slight higher wedge heel than the Choo charmers; for just $69.95, as opposed to the $595.00 required to claim Connor as your very own, they are the perfect compromise for the frugalista – and allow one to scoop up all three haute hues (Black Patent, Blush Patent, and Coral Patent)!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this terrific Tuesday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nordstrom and Steve Madden for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

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Monday, April 11, 2011

Play It Again, Sam

She Said - Stephen Jerzak (feat. Leighton Meester)
Rockstar - Prima J
Do the Panic - Phantom Planet
Cali Trippin’ - Shwayze (feat. Cisco Adler)
Seal It With A Kiss - Britney Spears
Reverse of Shade - The Windups
Creator - Santigold
I Got It from My Mama – will.i.am
Timebomb - Beck
Poppin’ Champagne - All Time Low

What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Clarabelle for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Sunday Steals: Miu Miu Patchwork T-Strap Wedges for Pennies

Lovers, in the left corner we have Miu Miu’s magnificent Patchwork T-Strap Wedges – the very same ones seen donned by The Hills’ Audrina Patridge, and Twilight’s Dakota Fanning; in the right corner you will find Forever 21’s saucy Sabrina Wedges.

While the fabulous Forever 21 find is slightly different than its haute couture cousin in the way of color (dark brown instead of cuoio), and construction (leatherette as opposed to real leather); for a mere $27.80, in comparison to the $690.00 needed to scoop up a pair of the majestic Miu Miu’s, they are a charming compromise for the cheap chic looking to stay stylish on a shoestring budget!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Miu Miu, or be thrifty and spring for Forever 21?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and Forever 21 for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Towering platforms in neutral tones that make one feel like a true glamazon a la Pour La Victoire’s Jaclyn Espadrille Wedge Sandals in Nude/Luggage; Legwear that gives you a double-dose of flair (fashionable flair and aesthetic flare) – specifically 7 For All Mankind’s Bell Bottom Jeans; Tantalizing tops which add a touch of bohemian whimsy to one’s look du jour - specifically Winter Kate’s Print Cooper Blouse; Retro sunnies that look just as pretty perched atop your flowing locks as they do perched upon one’s perky nose a la the Vintage Lanvin Oversized Round Frame Sunglasses via American Apparel; OPI’s Los Cabos Coral from the Mexico Collection - le perfect way to be both pretty in pink and fiery in red…J’adore!; Oversized accessories in flirty hues like Forever 21’s Rectangle Bead Bracelet in Coral/Gold; Foley + Corinna’s Medium Bali Hobo – the epitome of le chic carryall with the capability of helping the wearer channel her inner beatnik Jack Kerouac, J'ai raison?

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter the Feather Girl Giveaway for your chance to win a 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extension from Plume4You.

Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

Going to the Chapel Giveaway Winner

Lovers, le day of reckoning is upon us. Non, non, non! Not your big day – the one full of the exchange of vows and ridiculously large consumption of cake; merely the day of announcing the name of the beautiful bunny whom will soon be snagging a box of bridal bliss (retail price of which is well over $200.00) full of jewelry, evening bags, lace gloves, hairpieces, and much more courtesy of Runway Rundown and Icing. Congratulations to…

…Jennifer Fabulous of I Know, Right?

Please e-mail me at cafefashionista@yahoo.com with your mailing address to claim your prize.

Thank you to the winner, and to everyone who entered Café Fashionista’s giveaway!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Marie Claire for the picture.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Feather Girl Giveaway

Darlings, spring and summer are le premier times of year to channel one’s inner boho belle by accoutering oneself in ground-grazing maxi skirts, earthy woven espadrilles, and, most importantly, feathers galore – for the hair, that is!

That’s right, lovers! You’ve seen them on everyone from Hilary Duff, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Miley Cyrus to Ke$ha and Beyonce; now, Café Fashionista has partnered up with Plume4You to bring one (1) of you gorgeous glamazons a set of 3 Feather Custom Feather Hair Extensions, so you can rock the feather look like your favorite celebs!

To Enter the Feather Girl Giveaway:

Visit Plume4You and choose the three colors you’d want for your feather hair extensions.

For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating which three colors you’d want for your feather hair extensions between now and Friday, April 21, 2011 at midnight PST.

For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating which three colors you’d want for your feather hair extensions between now and Friday, April 21, 2011 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post stating which three colors you’d want for your feather hair extensions between now and Friday, April 21, 2011 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, April 22, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bella Via Hair and Google Images for the pictures.
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