Fashion Orbit

Item of the Day: Hive and Honey’s Truffle...

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:52:54 -0700

Item of the Day: Hive and Honey’s Truffle Booties

I’ve been needing a basic pair of peep toe booties and found these Hive and Honey Truffle ones. Between the ruffle detail and low price point, they seem to be ideal for being fashion-y at work. My only sticking point is that booties in general remind me of these shoes I had in 6th grade that I literally wore to a nubbin, and I’m afraid I’m going to put them on my feet and be mentally transported back to my dorky years.

Piperlime must have sensed my agony and decided to push my hand, because this morning I got an email announcing a three day 20% off shoes and bags sale using the discount code TREAT. Well played, Piperlime, well played.

Currently available at $89.

A Lot of Look: Drew Barrymore at the Whip It Premiere Drew...

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:33:50 -0700

A Lot of Look: Drew Barrymore at the Whip It Premiere

Drew Barrymore has been on a fashion rampage of sorts lately, which, if she were Courtney Love would indicate that she was into the bad stuff, but in Drew’s case (at least these days) tends to translate to simply being “wacky.”

I like Drew, but I think it’s at least a minor crime to pair that jaw-droppingly gorgeous yellow Alexander McQueen dress with ratty skunk hair.

Photo credit: Fashion Magazine

Item of the Day: BB Dakota’s Brown O’Sullivan...

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:30:00 -0700

Item of the Day: BB Dakota’s Brown O’Sullivan Coat

Fashion Orbit is a working lady these days, as you may guess by the infrequency of posts as of late (though I promise to be diligent once again).

This BB Dakota coat is work appropriate, rocks the equestrian style, and has a price tag under $100.

Currently available at $92.

Discount Code Roundup: The Labor Day Edition

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:04:27 -0700

Looking to spend less? Here are some of our favorite current discount codes from around the WWW....

Julia Stiles Styles It may not be as overtly funny as the Rachel...

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:47:35 -0700

Julia Stiles Styles

It may not be as overtly funny as the Rachel Zoe outtakes video, but Julia Stiles’ parody of celebrity fashion lines and eco-wear is still pretty great. I’d also like to think of it as yet another strike against GOOP, but perhaps I’m just projecting.

Bonus points to Julia for going the extra step of creating a Styles by Stiles website, where one can “purchase” the clothing featured. Claiming that all styles are “currently sold out,” it really leads you to a page where you can donate to The Lunch Box Fund. Well played, Julia.

Video via Jezebel

Item of the Day: By Malene Birger’s Turtleneck...

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:40:16 -0700

Item of the Day: By Malene Birger’s Turtleneck Sweater

Turtlenecks can be unconscionably dull, but this By Malene Birger sweater manages to be both terribly interesting and chicly understated.

On sale at $147.50 (originally $295).

Rachel Zoe Outtakes From Funny or Die We can only hope that Amy...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:48:27 -0700

Rachel Zoe Outtakes From Funny or Die

We can only hope that Amy Phillips creates more of her spot-on Rachel Zoe impressions for Funny or Die. It’s so hard to pick a favorite line, but I am leaning towards her whole Gwyneth Paltrow schtick or “I thought it was that bird again.”

Video via BravoFan

Item of the Day: Thayer’s Ruched One Shoulder...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:14:58 -0700

Item of the Day: Thayer’s Ruched One Shoulder Dress

There’s no such thing as too many one-shouldered dresses, and this Thayer dress could be accessorized into a very Studio 54 or “Rita Hayworth shortens her hemline” kind of look.

Currently available at $220.

This Week in Sample Sales

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:09:59 -0700

Online Monday, 8/24 Alisha Levine and J Brand at Beyond the Rack American Vintage, ella moss,...

Anna Wintour on David Letterman An appearance by Anna Wintour on...

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:38:03 -0700

Anna Wintour on David Letterman

An appearance by Anna Wintour on David Letterman seems ripe with comedic opportunities, but judging by the clip above, it was fairly low-key. It’s funny how Wintour’s composure gets instantly interpreted as “reptilian”, which…I don’t make any claims about Ms. Wintour being cuddly, but like Hillary Clinton, she is in a no-win situation. If she’s cool and professional she’s icy and controlling, and if she shows a hint of emotional she’s unstable and possibly going through the change of life. Sigh.

On a semi-related but infinitely more tangential note, I like how it is perfectly socially acceptable to use the word “reckon” in non-U.S. English speaking countries (I’m pretty sure it still skews as hillbilly speak here).

Video via Gawker

Item of the Day: Jantzen’s Ruched Vamp One-Piece...

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:18:21 -0700

Item of the Day: Jantzen’s Ruched Vamp One-Piece Swimsuit

Confronted with a bachelorette party in Las Vegas in October and my own reluctance to eat only egg whites until then, I am in dire need of a cute bathing suit that will a) look good with tons of costume jewelry and ridiculous poolside heels, and b) be kind even after a night of binging on chicken fingers at the all-you-can-eat buffet.

Jantzen’s Ruched Vamp One-Piece Swimsuit, with its retro-inspired shape and plummy color, is looking like a strong contender for enjoying relative undress (without the stress).

Currently available at $100.

"This should put a clear answer to the question I am most frequently asked, ‘Was Kenley really..."

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:33:19 -0700

“This should put a clear answer to the question I am most frequently asked, ‘Was Kenley...

Discount Code Roundup

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:55:53 -0700

Looking to spend less? Here are some of our favorite current discount codes from around the WWW. ...

Item of the Day: Forever 21’s Silk Puff Sleeve...

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:10:18 -0700

Item of the Day: Forever 21’s Silk Puff Sleeve Dress

Replace the cheap-ish ribbon belt with something cool and vintage, put on your fave red lipstick, and this Forever 21 dress will suddenly be looking surprisingly spendy.

Currently available at $42.

Insert Caption Here ______ Models channel Audrey Hepburn at a...

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:39:16 -0700

Insert Caption Here ______

Models channel Audrey Hepburn at a fashion event in Sydney, Australia.

Photo credit: Gawker

This Week in Sample Sales

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:25:31 -0700

Online Monday, 8/17 Gucci Scarves and Brooks Footwear at Beyond the Rack William B and Dittos...

Item of the Day: Chie Mihara’s Arts Boots Some years back...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:19:35 -0700

Item of the Day: Chie Mihara’s Arts Boots

Some years back Chanel had a foldover motorcycle boot that I still hopefully search Ebay for from time to time. While Chie Mihara’s Arts boots might not have those beloved Chanel quilting details, I’ll definitely be stalking them until (fingers crossed) they get marked down to a price that doesn’t make me wince.

Currently available at $650.

Escada Declares Bankruptcy

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:52:59 -0700

From AFP: German luxury women’s fashion label Escada declared bankruptcy on Thursday,...

Save Until Midnight

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:41:57 -0700

Discount codes ending today: Banana Republic: Save 25% on all purchases of $100 and more from 5PM...

Item of the Day: Haute Hippie’s Bugle Bead Rib...

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:56:04 -0700

Item of the Day: Haute Hippie’s Bugle Bead Rib Dress

Sometimes an item can’t be described in words so much as in sighs, and this Haute Hippie dress is one such piece. Sigh.

Currently available at $365.