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Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall, whose retail presence was previously almost solely limited to her Etsy store, officially hit the big time today with her first collection for Bluefly now online and available for purchase (she also mercifully dropped the cutesy label name Leanimal).
The collection is more or less what we’ve come to expect from Leanne: her signature petal detailing, and a heavy use of eco-friendly materials. The price point is not comparable to, for example, the recent CFDA Gap Khaki collection (especially in the case of her quadruple digit formal length Elana dress), but lovers of environmentally friendly fashion might find it worth the splurge. Bluefly also has, at present, an initial 20% off discount on her entire collection.
Of all the pieces, I think I’m leaning most strongly towards the Victrine Dress: details like a deep V neckline, soft pleating, banded waist, and back slit give it a classic and sophisticated sex appeal (even if I normally don’t go the coral route).
What do you think of Leanne’s collection?
Victrine Bubble Hem Dress
$275
Jasmine Cropped Bamboo Jacket
$220
Lana Ruffle Skirt
$168
Exclusive Fashion Orbit Discount: 15% Off Eye Candy Buy Candy
Until July 19, Fashion Orbit readers can save 15% at online boutique Eye Candy Buy Candy using the discount code fashionorbit.
Launched in September of 2008, ECBC focuses on quality pieces at affordable prices, with seasonal lookbooks to help shoppers mix and match. Eye Candy also features a special shop for a cause section benefiting breast cancer research.
We’re eyeing BB Dakota’s Jil Sander-esque Marlis Coat shown above (currently on sale at $63; $53.55 with discount). Some of our other favorites:
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Look of the Day: Ali Larter at the Whitney Museum’s Annual Art Party and Auction
Ali Larter is catching some flak for her outfit worn at the Whitney’s Annual Art Party, with the main criticism being “it doesn’t match.” My mind sort of boggles at such comments, because, really? Matching? I’m not saying go out the door looking like a polychromatic hot mess, but we’re all a little past the matching knee socks and hair ribbons stage. Making a chic and coherent ensemble out of seemingly disparate elements is pretty much the definition of fashion forward.
Besides, Larter’s outfit is appropriately arty for a cultural outing: graphic Herve Leger V dress paired with chunky brown sandals and an amber statement necklace.
Get the Look!
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent’s Studded Silk Dress - $323
Vena Cava for Gap’s Khaki Zip Dress - $88
Komarov’s Print Dress with Lace Insets - $238
Silence & Noise’s Silk Print T-Shirt Dress - $68
Synergy Organic’s Gray Screen Print Dress - $90
Elisa Magnussen’s Amber and Tibetan Prayer Bead Necklace - $275
Fay Cullen’s Estate Citrine Smoky Quartz Necklace - $520
Annette Ferdinandsen’s Amber Egg Necklace - $1398
Marcia Moran’s Gold Plated Woven Necklace - $75
Rampage’s Georgina Platform T Straps - $40.28 (orig. $49.95)
Frye’s Grace T Straps - $228
Kenneth Cole’s Strap of Luv Heels - $99.96 (orig. $185)
Michael Kors’ Tajine Studded T-Strap Platform Sandals - $117.59 (orig. $225)
Frye’s Dara T-Straps - $109.99 (orig. $188)
Ali Larter photo credit: Peter Kramer for The Associated Press
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Until August 18, Fashion Orbit readers can save 20% at Los Angeles-based designer Candice Held’s online store using the discount code ORBIT20.
Candice has made a name for herself with her distinctive multi-tie dresses that provide a custom and insanely flattering fit, allowing even the bustier amongst us to go into the uncharted territories of bra-lessness (Fashion Orbit can personally attest to this). In addition to her “dishtowel” cotton, quilt dress, and silk collections, Candice produces an eco-friendly vintage collection, with expertly matched recycled scarves serving as the material for truly one-of-a-kind pieces.
Our hearts currently belong to the nouveau preppy equestrian-print Amanda Vintage Scarf Tunic shown above (currently $165; $132 with discount). Some of our other favorites:
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Channel your inner good girl gone bad with pearl and chain jewelry.
$100 and Under
Recycled vintage chains and faux pearls make each Urban Renewal Mixed Pearl And Chain Necklace unique. $32
Pearl studs get a little suit of armour with ABS’ Chain Wrapped Pearl Earrings. $40
A wrapped chain detail is a chic finishing touch on Simply Vera by Vera Wang’s Pearl Flex Bracelet. $21 (orig. $28)
The Mid-Rangers
Pale blue freshwater pearls blend in flawlessly with gunmetal chains in MAYA’Z’s Multi Chain Necklace with Pearls. $108
The classic charm bracelet gets an update with this Ben-Amun piece. $170
Faux barbed wire adds an element of danger to Fallon Jewelry’s Mixed Deadly Pearl Necklace. $176
The Spendy Picks
Rows of pearls are strung on foxtail chaining in these Ten Thousand Things earrings. $475
Get treasure chest chic with Iosselliani’s Pearl and Rhinestone Bracelet . $450.45
Coin pearls add intriguing texture to this Stephen Dweck bronze chain necklace. $990
Some of our favorite new sale items from around the WWW.
The Clothes
A taupe hue offsets a pleated shape in this 3.1 Phillip Lim mini skirt. On sale at $186 (originally $310).
Decidedly feminine details like tiered ruffle sleeves are added to a menswear-inspired silhouette in Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Dylan Stripe Top. Originally $228; now $114.
Acne’s Hep Jeans in Raw are skinny without being terror-inducing. On sale at $90 (originally $225).
BCBG’s Runway Ruffle Dress is both youthful and sophisticated. Now $210 (originally $300).
Vera Wang’s Organza Ruffle Tank Dress is beautifully understated. Was $925; now $462.50.
The Shoes
Frye’s Ada Baby Heel Pumps are a dainty substitute for heels. On sale at $124.60 (originally $178).
Green patent leather is a lovely alternative to black in L.A.M.B.’s Tizzy heels. Marked down to $276 from $349.
Tory Burch’s Francesca High Heel Gladiator Sandals are a perfect free spirit piece with a dose of structure. Were $425; now $297.50.
The Accessories
Eco-friendly with an edge: Alkemie Jewelry’s Shark Tooth Bracelet. Now available for $104.50 (originally $209).
The circular shape of this Daftbird Wrap Scarf means no more awkward fumbling on windy days. Now $40 (originally $86).
Gustto’s Cokera Bag is classically rich. Marked down to $322 from $805.
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