Category Archives: Looks Under $100

Mar 16 0 comments
CITY GUIDES, Contests, Looks Under $100, New York, News, Online Sales, SHOPPING

YMI JEANS AND TEEN VOGUE LAUNCHES MAKEOVER IN MANHATTAN SWEEPSTAKES

YMI Jeans Makeover in Manhattan Sweepstakes.

YMI Jeans Makeover in Manhattan Sweepstakes.

YMI JEANS and TEEN VOGUE launches the Makeover in Manhattan sweepstakes, giving the opportunity of a lifetime to one lucky girl.  One entrant of this exclusive sweepstakes will win an all-expense paid trip for two to NYC plus a complete makeover by a Teen Vogue stylist, an entire YMI wardrobe and a one-year subscription to Teen Vogue magazine!

After being whisked away to the Big Apple, the winner will get the absolute full celebrity treatment.  If a chic makeover by a Teen Vogue stylist and new YMI duds isn’t enough, they’re bringing in a professional hair and make up artist from Teen Vogue to complete their new fabulous look.  It doesn’t get much better than that!

The sweepstakes runs from March 15th through April 30th.

ENTER HERE and invite friends to get 35% off at any item in the YMI Jeans online shop at YMIJeans.com.

About YMI Jeans:

Founded in 2000, YMI was born as a natural evolution for its president, David Vered, and vice president, Michael Godigian, and has established itself as a leading junior/young contemporary denim house. Today, YMI is becoming a true lifestyle brand producing the best in junior denim, fashion bottoms and outerwear; along with licensed products such as fashion tops, dresses and active wear with many other categories to come. YMI is passionate about every product produced and has maintained a leader in the marketplace because of the commitment to deliver exceptional quality denim, innovative washes and the perfect fit at a phenomenal price. Implicit in the corporate philosophy is the belief to maintain a “Yes I Can” attitude has evolved into an important part of the corporate culture.





-- Kathy Ng Hassan

Mar 15 0 comments
DENIM, Looks Under $100, News, Online Sales, SHOPPING, Special Events, Stylefinder

Denim Finds: Target + Liberty of London

When I attended Target’s first pop-up shop initiative in 2008 titled Bullseye Bodegas with featured limited edition fashion collaborations with designers: Anya Hindmarch, Sigerson Morrison, Jonathan Saunders and Converse, I decided, going forward, that I would wait until it hit stores for a calmer shopping experience. It was sheer mayhem!

Well, who would have known that the Target + Liberty of London’s pop-up shop would sell out by their second day forcing them to close up shop that evening.  Oh woe is me, I never had a fighting chance to purchase the lovely Liberty of London bicycle that I so wanted.  The limited offerings are now available on-line and in participating Target stores, but buyer beware, not a whole lot left.  Oh woe is me.

Liberty of London Ladies Cruiser - GarlaI want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

denim romper

Target + Liberty of London Denim Romper, $12.99

How sweet is this?  A little bit of denim, a little bit of Liberty of London sashaying for your little girl to frolick around in.

Cuffed Boyfriend Short

Girl’s Liberty of London for Target Cuffed Boyfriend Short, $12.99

These are your daughter’s jeans…now she can get in on the boyfriend look before she actually has a real boyfriend.  Pair these up with fun Little MisMatch tights and Converse All Stars.

Shop Target + Liberty of London

–Nikki Cho Russo


Mar 11 0 comments
CITY GUIDES, Looks Under $100, Los Angeles, SHOPPING, Sample Sales

Denim Deals L.A.: This Weekend – Grey Ant, Rich & Skinny and Rogan

Rogan on sale at SWIRL.

Rogan on sale at SWIRL.

From Daily Candy:

GreyAnt Moving Sale
What: Everything — current and past seasons’ overstock, original samples, the diffusion line, denim — priced to fly at $1-$20… Click here to read more.

A-List Sample Sale
What: New inventory and preowned (new with tags or barely worn) clothing, shoes, and handbags priced 50-75 percent off retail.

Why: Rick Owens, Chanel, Elizabeth and James, Vince, Rich & Skinny… Click here to read more.

And…

Now on SWIRL:
Save up to 80% on ROGAN apparel and jeans.  Slim jeans are $54-$79.

SHOP SWIRL






Mar 06 0 comments
Looks Under $100, Online Sales, SHOPPING, Sample Sales

Denim Deals: Children’s Joe’s Jeans, Ksubi, Proportion of Blu Sale

Joe's Jeans Children, Ksubi and Proportion of Blu on sale at Gilt Groupe.

Joe's Jeans Children, Ksubi and Proportion of Blu on sale at Gilt Groupe.



Ah, a refreshing variety of denim brands on sale this weekend at Gilt Groupe, including jeans for children. I suppose if you want to get your kiddies and yourself some nice new jeans before Easter, then there’s no time like the present.  Look for spring colors like pink, aqua and white in Children’s Joe’s Jeans, and a Sky Blue (Ksubi), all suitable colors for that Easter buffet at the swanky hotel.  Also, skinny, distressed, boot leg, capri, cut offs and mini shorts are all on sale.

SHOP GILT GROUPE


– Kathy Ng Hassan




Mar 04 0 comments
Looks Under $100, Online Sales, SHOPPING, Sample Sales, Stylefinder

Denim Desires: Karl Grey Jean by Twenty8twelve

twenty8twelve Karl Jean Grey
Once sought out only for fall, gray jeans are back come spring.  Call them taupe, call them stone.  It’s pretty much the same thing, but in varying shades with hints of purple or even pink.  You may think the shade is the dull, wallflower cousin of black, but doesn’t it match with, like, everything, too?   Twenty8twelve’s Karl Grey Jean is a nice addition to your spring fling with grays, and it’s on sale at SWIRL.   It makes a fantastic complement to all the nudes and pastels you’ll be sporting for all those tea parties, strolls in the botanical gardens or Red Carpet walks.  After all, everyone wears blue or black jeans, right?  Make your statement.  Stand out in gray.


– Kathy Ng Hassan






Mar 03 0 comments
Looks Under $100, Online Sales, SHOPPING, Stylefinder

Denim Deals: House of Cassette Jeans and Apparel Sale

House of Cassette Men's double breasted cardigan (black), $89.05.

House of Cassette Men's double breasted cardigan (black), $89.05.

HOC mens slim caddy 1909 vintage remake denim raw

House of Cassette Men's Slim Caddy 1909 Vintage Remake Denim (raw), $126.00.







Independent fashion label House of Cassette is having a blowout online at 80’s Purple.  This sale is pretty much just for the guys, for a change.  Get your hands on some fine raw selvedge jeans for a fraction of retail, and duds that will make you look cool without the possibility of getting labeled “part-time poseur” on your so-far-pristine social media cred.

For a limited time, get Free Shipping: Enter free2010 at checkout.

SHOP 80′S PURPLE



– Kathy Ng Hassan





Feb 26 0 comments
Looks Under $100, SHOPPING, Stylefinder

H&M – Which Blue Are You?




Yes, yes.  Blue is my favorite color, and I am drawn to it like a moth to a flame.  This season, Swedish easy-on-the-wallet fashion giant H&M has dedicated a section of their style finder to all things blue.  Hello… eye candy!  Lots of cute and  inspired takes on denim jackets, vests and accessories; and, refreshing turns on how to pair your jeans with fantastic layers that pop.  This is all the more reason I should pay more attention to H&M.  I missed out on some seriously cute cropped blazers, skinny jeans and statement pumps from last season.  I am now vulturing in on some Spring 2010 wardrobe staples.  Check out some denim-friendly looks I put together here, via H&M’s virtual “Try It On” feature!

Hanging out with the girls... or the boys!

The denim jacket. Hanging out with the girls... or the boys!

A hint of denim.

The jeans shorts. A hint of denim for a leggy sidewalk runway stroll.

H&M Blues Look 2

The skinny jeans. A party outfit with glamour spilling out.



























– Kathy Ng Hassan















Feb 25 0 comments
Looks Under $100, Online Sales, SHOPPING

Denim Deals: Kitson Web Exclusive – Denim of Virtue and JFour Premium Denim Under $100

J4 Jeans on sale at Kitson

JFour Premium Denim.

Kitson is the kind of boutique where you can spend a lot of time getting lost, just absorbing the fashion eye candy: clothes, accessories, the latest celebrity-designed collection, “Team Angelina” shirts, and knickknacks that you’ll be sure to see Audrina Patridge or Paris Hilton show off to paparazzi on their coffee runs.

Thanks to the Kitson Web site, the information overload doesn’t end, but it is easily streamlined  in its Web exclusive denim sale!  No rifling through stacks of jeans.

Denim of Virtue Patience Tapered Jean on sale at Kitson

Denim of Virtue Patience Tapered Jean.

You’ll shop for JFour (J4) Premium Denim for $37.25, or Denim of Virtue for as low as $50.40.  Other brands are also available.  If you choose to shop further, don’t blame me if you end up spending hours clicking through.  It’s a shopper’s trap.

SHOP KITSON


– Kathy Ng Hassan

Feb 23 0 comments
CITY GUIDES, Chicago, Looks Under $100, SHOPPING, Sample Sales, Special Events

Denim Deals Chicago: Designer Jeans Galore!

Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago

The Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago

Planning to do some serious shopping in Chicago?  Then you better hold onto your bills for The Warehouse Sale’s big event, occupying 10,000 square feet at the Congress Plaza Hotel on March 5 and 6.  “The unprecedented sale will offer dramatic savings on some 15,000 items of pure value and style including women’s and men’s jeans in all sizes (this is not a traditional “sample” sale) as well as a full range of tops, jackets, dresses, sweaters, skirts and shorts.”

Expect to find drool-worthy brands like 7 For All Mankind, AG Jeans, Antik Denim, BCBG Max Azria, Chip & Pepper, Christian Audigier, Ed Hardy, English Laundry, Frankie B., Junk Food, Laguna Beach, Lucky Brand, MEK, Monarchy, Morphine Generation, Rock & Republic, Rock Revival, Taverniti So, True Religion, William Rast and more.

Shoppers are encouraged to register in advance at TheWarehouseSale to receive an invitation to the event for expedited entry, or pay $5 at the door.

DEETS

The Congress Plaza Hotel
Great Hall (On Michigan Avenue by Grant Park)
520 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

Community dressing rooms available.

MC/V/AMEX/DISC

Date & Time/More Info.:

RSVP For Friday 3/5/10 (2 PM – 8 PM)
RSVP For Saturday 3/6/10 (10 AM – 4PM)

– Kathy Ng Hassan

Feb 09 0 comments
Looks Under $100, Online Sales, SHOPPING, Sample Sales, Stylefinder

Denim Deals: Gridlock Denim for $59

Gridlock Denim 2

Have you heard of Gridlock Denim?  Launched in 2009,  Gridlock is a Los Angeles-based denim brand that made fashion headlines when they launched at L.A.’s Kitson boutique.  It’s a neat take on the chameleon jean: your jeans change as your mood changes, via patented Interchangeable Pocket Overlays.  “All it takes is a couple of quick zips, buttons or snaps.”  You can alternate your back pocket design without having to take them off, although it might get tricky depending on how tight you wear them. Television celebs like AnnaLynne McCord (”90210″) have been seen wearing them.

The jeans offered are the tried and true basics: straight leg, boot cut and a couple of skinny and cigarette styles.  Back pocket shapes and designs vary.  You can purchase additional sets of back pockets for about $30 at Gridlock Denim’s own Web site.

If you’re still not sure about spending lots of money on jeans you just heard about, The Sample Sale is offering them up for a mere $59.  So, you can get your feet wet and not totally feel buyer’s remorse.  Shop soon: sale ends in just over a day.

SHOP THE SAMPLE SALE

– Kathy Ng Hassan