Sunday Steals: Carmen Marc Valvo Ruched One-Piece for Pennies

Dolls, to the left we have Carmen Marc Valvo’s ravishing Ruched One-Piece; to the right savor the magnificence that is Merona’s blissful Bandeau Shirred One Piece Swimsuit in Raspberry Sorbet via Target.

Though the Merona marvel features less ruching than the Valvo pretty along the bodice; for a mere $34.99, as opposed to the $167.00 required to add the chic Carmen piece to your swimsuit collection, it is le premiere way for a glamazon such as yourself to channel her inner retro glamour girl poolside this summer – at a price fit for the fabulous frugalista!

Your turn loves…will you be thrifty or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Victoria’s Secret and Target for the pictures.


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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Demure dresses with psychedelic motif’s a la Forever 21 Abstract Print Ruffled Dress; Pretty, pretty platforms with avant-garde aesthetics and skyscraping stilettos – specifically Pelle Moda’s Franky Platform Sandals; Blissful baubles in ice blue hues reminiscent of the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean courtesy of JADEtribe’s Beaded Bracelet in Blue; Luscious lightweight scarves with feminine flair and imperfect touches a la the frayed edges of Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Colette Floral Scarf; OPI’s No Room for the Blues from the Bright Pair Collection - le perfect Robin’s Egg shade for the spring/summer, n'est-ce pas?; Stylish sunnies that one can share with le boyfriend (if she so desires), like the Dean Sunglass in Burnt Orange via American Apparel; Tantalizing trousers in vibrant hues that juxtapose between professional and playful courtesy of RED Valentino’s Wide Leg Pants in Orange. C'est magnifique, mais oui?

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


Fashionably yours!


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Cruisin' with CSN Giveaway Winner

My loves, the first day of Spring is almost upon us; and what better way to welcome in the sweet-smelling season than with un petit shopping spree from the fabulous CSN Stores? Precisely where one (1) of you glamazons will soon be spending a whopping $75.00 on anything your heart desires. Congratulations to…

…Ryan of VodkaSoup!

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 We ♥ It for the picture.

Wrapped Up in Shoes Giveaway

Darlings, the sun is shining; teeny, tiny bikinis are coming out of hibernation; and before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to some far-off tropical destination for Spring Break wherein you’ll meet devastatingly adorable boys, sip fruity drinks decorated with miniature umbrellas, and lounge by the pool or beach (whatever body of water sounds most appealing to you!). But before you can set sail you must make le most important decision…shoes! Luckily for you, Sadie Jane Scandals has come to the rescue!

Unlike ordinary flip flops, Sadie Jane Scandals give you the opportunity to customize your shoe style on a day-to-day basis courtesy of a mix-and-match process wherein you select your shoe style – flat or wedge, scarf set (I’m partial to The San Diego myself), and accessories (j’adore the Ladybug Slide), et voila! You have the tools required to create a handful of fabulous looks – made even simpler with the How-To Tie Tutorials. And now, this kitschy creation can be yours!

Oui, oui, lovers! Café Fashionista has teamed up with Sadie Jane Scandals to bestow three (3) sun-kissed starlets each with a $30.00 Gift Certificate good towards anything YOUR heart desires at Sadie Jane Scandals!

To Enter the Wrapped Up in Shoes Giveaway:

♥Visit Sadie Jane Scandals and choose your favorite item.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Sadie Jane Scandals item is between now and Friday, March 18, 2011 at midnight PST.

♥ For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Sadie Jane Scandals item is between now and Friday, March 18, 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 Sadie Jane Scandals item is between now and Friday, March 18, 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, one of them could be yours!), and announce the winners on Saturday, March 19, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

And yes, this Giveaway is open to everyone – U.S. or International residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Sadie Jane Scandals for the pictures.

Thrifty Thursday: Stella McCartney Maia Cork Platform Wedge for Less

Kitty cats, to the left we have Stella McCartney’s stunning Maia Cork Platform Wedge – the very same ones seen gracing the fancy feet of le ever-magnificent Michelle Williams and le elegant Emily Deschanel; to the right, plant your pretty peepers upon the Crespo Wedge Sandal from BCBGeneration.

While the charming Crespo sports a slightly lower platform and wedge than the 6 ½-inch McCartney’s; for a mere $89.00, as opposed to the $735.00 of the mesmerizing Maia, they are a sublime way for the frugalista to snag a smidgen of Stella’s haute couture style – at a price that allows one to scoop up all four snazzy shades (Light Peach, Gold, Panna Stone, and White Black), should she so desire!

Will Stella McCartney tempt you into being a big spender, or will BCBGeneration inspire you to save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Neiman Marcus and Endless for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Bag the Bling Giveaway for your chance to win a $25.00 Gift Certificate from PurseBling.

Don't forget to enter the Cruisin’ with CSN Giveaway for your chance to win a $75.00 Gift Certificate from CSN Stores.

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Forever 21 Leatherette Bomber Jacket in Cream; Forever 21 Essential V-Neck Cami in Coral; Forever 21 Classic Skinny Jeans in Medium Denim; Sam Edelman Shalin Faux Fur Boots in Smoke Stack; Rhinestone Arrow Connector Ring via Forever 21.

♥Reading: City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments Book 2) by Cassandra Clare.

♥Glamourizing: Nails: OPI Do You Lilac It. Le parfait pastel hue to welcome in the fast-approaching warm weather. J’adore! Lips: mark Juice Gems in Juicy Honeydew. Fruity and fabulous - l'essayer maintenant; vous aimerez! Eyes: Revlon CustomEyes Shadow & Liner in Metallic Chic.

♥Listening: Fire In Your New Shoes by Kaskade feat. Dragonette. Préparer à tomber dans l'amour!

♥Adoring: Sandals sporting crisscross applesauce aesthetics a la Diane von Furstenberg’s Ilias Strappy Sandals, Pelle Moda’s Crisscross Pumps in Black and Burlywood, and Tory Burch’s Stripe Elastic Strap Espadrille. Etre toujours mon Coeur! Corsets, corsets, and more corsets! Le Proenza Schouler Corset Wedge Sandals, Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Corset Slip Dress, Rebecca Taylor Quilted Silk Corset Top…there is nothing so coquettish yet classy as a corset, n’est-ce pas? Styles that bring back the innocence of childhood known as…overalls! Oui, je suis obsédé! En haut de ma liste est...Factory by Erik Hart’s Sueded Twill Overalls with Front Zip, See by Chloe’s Chiffon Overalls, and American Apparel’s Thick-Knit Jersey High-Waist Cross-Back Short-All. They are the epitome of cuteness, mais oui?

♥Watching: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Best. Movie. Ever. Cela tous est.

♥Desiring: MINKPINK’s Storm In A Teacup Long Dress. It is like le opposite of the mullet, consenti? Party in the front, business in the back! Avoir besoin de, avoir envie de, l'amour! Cambria Cove’s Well-Traveled Collection – from the Tote and Cosmetic Bag and Boxed Cards, to the Pocket Journal, Zip Wallet, Sunglasses Case, and Luggage Tag. I simply cannot get enough of Susy Pilgrim Waters’ stunning illustrations. She has given me l'ultime case of wanderlust. L'amour, l'amour, l'amour! Wildfox’s Sparkle Heart Baggy Beach Top. Sweets? Non. Exotic getaways? Absolument pas! Diamonds? A l'avenir, peut-être. Presently, the true key to my heart is this very top. Pure bliss, mais oui? Besoin!

♥Quoting: Michelle Williams - “Water – I want to be like water; strong enough to hold up a ship but able to slip through your fingers.”

♥Awaiting: Revenge of the Witch (The Last Apprentice Series # 1) by Joseph Delaney, Mockingjay (Hunger Games Series # 3 by Suzanne Collins, and The Initiation and The Captive (Part 1) (Secret Circle Series # 1 – 2) by L.J. Smith. Oui, I needed a few new bookie-wookies to add to le ever-burgeoning collection. A girl can never be without reading material, n’est-ce pas?

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 We ♥ It for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Bag the Bling Giveaway for your chance to win a $25.00 Gift Certificate from PurseBling.

Don't forget to enter the Cruisin’ with CSN Giveaway for your chance to win a $75.00 Gift Certificate from CSN Stores.

Tightwad Tuesday: Diane von Furstenberg Striped Dugan Top for a Steal

My loves, to the left allow your pretty peepers to rove over the sauciness that is Diane von Furstenberg’s Striped Dugan Top; to the right cast your gaze upon Bubblegum’s zany Zebra Striped Tunic via Lulu*s.

Though le darling DVF is constructed out of silk chiffon, whereas the blissful Bubblegum is crafted out of 100% polyester; for a mere $52.00, in comparison to the $265.00 asking price of the runway version, it is a sublime way for the budget babe to hop aboard the billowy blouse trend – without breaking the bank!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop and Lulu*s for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Bag the Bling Giveaway for your chance to win a $25.00 Gift Certificate from PurseBling.

Don't forget to enter the Cruisin’ with CSN Giveaway for your chance to win a $75.00 Gift Certificate from CSN Stores.