Thrifty Thursday: Badgley Mischka Randee T-Strap Sandal for a Steal

Darlings, in the left corner you’ll find Badgley Mischka’s refined Randee T-Strap Sandal; in the right corner you’ll find Bakers Footwear’s fabulous PETALS.

Though the heel of the PETALS pretty is ever so slightly higher than that of the magnificent Mischka; for a mere $59.99, as opposed to the $200.00 required to make the Mischka’s your own, they are every bit as stunning, stylish, and covetable as their haute couture counterparts. And they’re available in four saucy shades – red, gray, beige, and black evening!

What’s your stand…will you splurge, or save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless and Bakers Shoes for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Summer of Love Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Hoop Earrings from Frankie’s on the Park.

Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Why Don't You...?

♥…drape yourself in Tibi’s Ruffle Back Cami Dress, slip your tootsies into KORS Michael Kors’ Claudia Suede Platform Clogs, and take the dog out for a walk? Darlings, walking the dog is as glamorous as you make it!

♥…invite everyone you know over for an impromptu backyard barbeque? The catch, my loves, is the menu – no hot dogs or hamburgers allowed; today you’ll be grilling pineapples, pears, peaches, bananas, plums, and apples, and topping it all with ice cold whipped cream and sticky molasses!

♥…put on Joie’s Mikko Jumpsuit with Belt, grab a gaggle of your girlfriends, rent a cherry red convertible, and spend the day cruising along the coast? Don’t forget to make the requisite stop at a roadside diner for something greasy!

♥…forgo a sleek style for the day, and allow your hair to remain in its wild, untamed state? As Kristen Kreuk once said, “I love having messy hair. I put in a lot of effort to have it look as messy as possible.”

♥…slip into Parker’s Floral Cami Dress, find a cute boy, and spend the day romping through an arcade together? Just remember, kitty cats, you, and only you, should come out the winner of any game the two of you elect to play!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to ‘Cause I’d Rather Waste My Life Pretending for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Summer of Love Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Hoop Earrings from Frankie’s on the Park.

Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Tightwad Tuesday: Roberto Cavalli Side-Slit Dress for Less

Kitty cats, in the left corner we have Roberto Cavalli’s stunning Side-Slit Dress, the very same one seen gracing the form of Transformers star Megan Fox (LIKE); in the right corner feast your eyes upon ASOS’ Diamante Hoop Split Front Maxi Dress (TRY).

(WHY?) Though the ambrosial ASOS piece isn’t as…revealing as the chichi Cavalli creation; at just $76.09, in comparison to the over-$3,000.00 asking price of the foxy original, it allows the frugal fashionista to indulge in all three shades – navy, teal, and coral – without going over the limit of her beloved AmEx!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to ASOS for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Summer of Love Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Hoop Earrings from Frankie’s on the Park.

Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Play It Again, Sam

Congratulations – MGMT
He’s Not A Boy – The Like
Shut Up and Drive – Rihanna
Lover of Mine - Beach House
Fembot - Robyn
Here In Your Arms - Hellogoodbye
Too Afraid to Love You - The Black Keys
In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry
Wake Up - Arcade Fire
Rill Rill - Sleigh Bells
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Summer of Love Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Hoop Earrings from Frankie’s on the Park.

Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Sunday Steals: Christian Louboutin Bridget Strass Pumps for Pennies

My loves, to the left we have Christian Louboutin’s blinged out Bridget Strass Pumps – the very same ones seen gracing not only the tootsies of Carrie Bradshaw (aka Sarah Jessica Parker) in Sex and the City 2, but Olivia Palermo, Scarlett Johansson, and Leelee Sobieski, as well (LIKE); to the right we have Dollhouse’s Tano Sandal (TRY).

(WHY?) Though the tempting Tano lacks the strass heel seen in all of its blazing glory upon the Louboutin lovely; for the low price of $59.95, in comparison to the $3,325.00 price tag of its couture cousin, it is just as glamorous, and leaves room to splurge in other areas of your fashion-forward existence!

Is today the day for you to please the big spender within; or will you play it cool and be thrifty?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Summer of Love Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Hoop Earrings from Frankie’s on the Park.

Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Smitten Saturday

♥Take A Pique…because a multifaceted marvel with the ability to transform from day to night with the mere addition or subtraction of accessories is an absolute necessity for the glamourous gal’s summer wardrobe; no piece does it better than American Apparel’s Pique Cross-Front Jumper. Belt it, layer it, wear it to a summer music festival, or for a Sex and the City-inspired girls night out on the town – just don’t forget to buy it in duplicate! I’ll take a size Small in every single color, s’il vous plait!

♥The Hungry Hippie…because no girl should ever leave home without a snack that is every bit as free-spirited, bohemian, and whimsical as she; now you don’t have to. Tuck an organic yummy from One Lucky Duck into your handbag before a day of shopping with the girls, and pop a piece in your mouth for a one-stop bite to bliss when you find yourself struck with fatigue. Which One Lucky Duck offering do you feel compelled to devour, dolls?

♥FEED Me…because saving the world while indulging in a satisfying shopping spree is every fashionista’s dream; and Lauren Bush’s FEED bags, bracelets, and bears allow the saucy spender to do just that. Buy something fabulous; feed a child. How can you resist?

♥Wheel of Fashion…because no ride is complete without a few c’est magnifique touches to make one look and feel more glamorous than they already are. With Beatrice Holliday – Wheel Cute Couture – simply select from a wide range of baskets, handlebars, and seat covers for your cruiser, and ride off into the sunset in true style!

♥Lady Luck…because who needs a name necklace when you can have a petite initial pendant flanked by an array of crystals and treasure trove-like charms like the ones from Lady Vanderbilt dangling from your throat? Of course the Miss Initial E piece is calling my name; but how on earth is one expected to resist the lure of the Pink Platform Pump or Golden Fish. Tell me, my loves, which Lady Vanderbilt beauty has your name written all over it?

What were you smitten with this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to ShopBop for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Summer of Love Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Hoop Earrings from Frankie’s on the Park.

Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Summer of Love Giveaway

Dolls, summer is simply incomplete without a little love sprinkling the sultry, sweltering days. Preferably love from a cute boy intent on wooing you with strolls on the boardwalk, dripping ice cream cones in hand; day trips to the county fair with multiple rides on the ferris wheel and funnel cake and cotton candy for dinner; afternoons of splashing one another in crystal clear pools of water; and aimless drives along the coast, the wind blowing in your hair, mix tapes blaring from the radio. But before you can even think about love, you must be in possession of a hippified accessory that takes you back to the free-spirited, loving days of Woodstock. An accessory like the Sunburst Hoop Earrings from Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow 1960 line.

Surprise, surprise my loves; Café Fashionista has teamed up with Frankie’s on the Park, the ultimate shopping destination for preteens, teens, and fashion-loving women of all ages! Frankie’s on the Park is a one-stop boutique combining well-known brands and new breakout designers, to bring you casual basics to party-wear and everything in-between; not to mention an ever-changing mix of jewelry and accessories - perfect gifts for girls of any age! And now they are bringing one (1) of you glamorous gals a pair of earrings destined to make you sparkle this summer!

To Enter the Summer of Love Giveaway:

♥For one (1) entry, visit Frankie’s on the Park and choose your favorite piece.

♥For two (2) entries become a fan of Frankie’s on the Park on Facebook; become a Follower of the Frankie’s on the Park Blog; Follow @FrankiesChicago on Twitter; or Subscribe to the Frankie’s on the Park Mailing List.

♥For three (3) entries, leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Frankie’s on the Park item is between now and Friday, July 2, 2010 at midnight PST.

♥For four (4) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Frankie’s on the Park item is between now and Friday, July 2, 2010 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥For five (5) 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 Frankie’s on the Park item is between now and Friday, July 2, 2010 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

Please leave separate comments for each entry.

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, July 3, 2010.

Good luck everyone!

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

In the meantime, enter coupon code “lovefrankies20” upon checkout, and get 20% off your order!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Frankie’s on the Park and Singer22 for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Thrifty Thursday: Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Multi-Buckle Wedge Booties for a Bargain

Dolls, to the left you’ll find Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony’s Multi-Buckle Wedge Booties, the very same pair that has been sold out since before they were so much as available to the public; to the right, you’ll find Dollhouse’s daring Alley Ankle Boot.

While the Dollhouse offering is constructed out of manmade, synthetic materials, in comparison to the true leather of the Sevigny stunners; for just $56.95, as opposed to the $625.00 price tag of the originals, they are every bit as essential for the footwear collection of fashionista’s of all ages – and far more attainable than their Opening Ceremony counterparts!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Opening Ceremony, or be thrifty and spring for Dollhouse?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Why Don't You...?

♥…paint each toe a different bright, colorful shade, and have a rainbow party on your feet? As the saying goes, “Don’t miss all the beautiful colors of the rainbow looking for that pot of gold.”

♥…style yourself in Torn by Ronny Kobo’s Emily Romper, take the hand of a cute boy, and get lost strolling through an aquarium? Your mission, should you choose to accept it, my loves, is to make up crazy names for each and every fish that you set eyes on!

♥…carry colorful miniature umbrellas in your handbag and drop one into any and all drinks you indulge in? After all, if you can’t go to the tropics, why not bring the tropics to you, right darlings!

♥…set up a petite paddling pool in your front yard, shimmy into Juicy Couture’s Color Bloom Bikini, plop Bop Basics’ Braided Raffia Sunhat atop your head, and spend the day soaking your tootsies and sunbathing?

♥…put on your prettiest Thread Social Rainbow Stripe Dress, arrange your hair just right, spritz yourself with Chanel No. 5, and…go to bed? You never know who you’ll meet in dreamland, dolls; you want to look absolutely stunning for the occasion!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to 'Cause I'd Rather Waste My Life Pretending for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Tightwad Tuesday: R13 Moto Vest for Less

My loves, on our left we have R13’s bad to the bone Moto Vest (LIKE); to our right we have bebe’s luscious Leatherette Moto Vest (TRY).

(WHY?) While the bebe beauty is a sassy Strawberry Whip shade, as opposed to the Dirty White hue of the rugged R13 piece; for a mere $39.99, in comparison to the $978.00 asking price of R13’s Moto marvel, it is every bit as fabulous, and allows the frugal fashionista to indulge in all three colors – strawberry whip, black, and dark khaki!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for R13, or be thrifty and spring for bebe?

Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Barneys and bebe for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Play It Again, Sam

True Affection - The Blow
The Difference Between Us - The Dead Weather
Strut - Adam Lambert
Ghost Pressure - Wolf Parade
1901 - Phoenix
Summerboy - Lady Gaga
Heaven and Earth - Blitzen Trapper
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
Who You Gonna Run To? - Solid Gold
Piece of Me - Britney Spears
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nubia's Nonsense for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Sunday Steals: Halston Heritage Stripe Lurex Pleated Cocktail Dress for Less

Kitty cats, to your left you will find Halston Heritage’s haute Stripe Lurex Pleated Cocktail Dress – the very same piece Sarah Jessica Parker wore while playing everyone’s favorite fashionista Carrie Bradshaw in the film Sex and the City 2 (LIKE); to your right you will see Go Jane’s Tiered Accordion Pleat Tank Dress (TRY).

(WHY?) While the shade of the jazzy Go Jane number is slightly less electrifying than the Halston Heritage original, and lacks the shimmer of the silver threading; for just $32.80, in comparison to the $435.00 price tag of the Halston hottie, it is every bit as glamorous – and leaves you room to pick up one in every color...coral, black, turquoise, and jade!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this saucy Sunday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Singer22 and Go Jane for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Smitten Saturday

♥Intergalactic Glamour…because a girl’s accessory drawer should be full of pieces that are just as out of this world as she is; the pretties from Lola and George offer precisely that. Wire and Swarovski Crystals come together to create luscious baubles unlike any you have seen before that will leave jaws dropping in your wake. I believe the Neptune’s Daughter Ring is currently calling my name; which one is calling yours, dolls?

♥Talk to the Hand…because vocalizing how you’re feeling is so last season. Let your fingers do the talking with in the mood, a nail polish that literally changes colors to reflect your current state of mind. How are you feeling today, my loves?

♥Queen of Hearts…because summer simply isn’t summer without a pair of inexpensive glasses in the shape of hearts, like Fred Flare’s Sweetheart Sunnies. Unleash your inner Lolita, lovers!

♥Stop in the Name of Cupcakes!…because no girl should deprive her sweet tooth – even in the midst of bikini season. CupcakeStop serves up handmade, one-of-a-kind cupcakes in a multitude of sizes and flavors – I’ll take White Chocolate Raspberry, S’Mores, and Chocolate Caramel Pretzel. Which CupcakeStop flavor is making you stop in your tracks, kitty cats?

♥Have Rope, Will Travel…because being broke is no excuse to spend the summer sitting at home. Gurkees Rope Sandals give you the chance to travel the world merely by slipping on their exotic footwear. I’m partial to Barbados myself. What exotic location will your shoe collection be taking you to this summer?

What were you smitten with this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway for your chance to win a C’est Chic Tote from EllaFly.

Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

C'est La Vie Giveaway

My loves, there is something about sultry summer weather that makes me instantly think of Paris; of sinewy French women strutting along the Seine wearing oversized striped tops, and black cigarette jeans, always on their way to a chic café for demitasses, or, my personal favorite, off to meet a handsome suitor for a picnic in the park. No matter what their destination is, however, it is essential to have a tote hanging from their arm, perfect for carrying everything from a fresh-baked baguette to a pair of ballerina flats. Now, kitty cats, one (1) of you has the chance to make such a bag your very own.

Café Fashionista has teamed up with Ella Fly, a fabulous new fashion boutique whose motto is the whimsical Happily-Ever-After Fashion, to bring one (1) of you daring divas a C’est Chic tote, an ambrosial carryall that will see you through shopping sprees to road tripping, and everything in between.

To Enter the C’est La Vie Giveaway:

♥Become a follower of Ella Fly on Twitter, and “Like” EllaFly’s Facebook Fan Page.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 25, 2010 at midnight PST stating that you have done the above.

♥For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 25, 2010 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL stating that you have done the above.

♥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 between now and Friday, June 25, 2010 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment) stating that you have done the above.

Please leave individual comments for each entry.

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, June 26, 2010.

Good luck everyone!

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


Thanks to EllaFly for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Don't forget to enter the Card Shark Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of 500 Full-Color Business Cards from UPrinting.com.

Thrifty Thursday: Christian Louboutin Bow-T Dorcet Pumps for Pennies

My loves, to your left you will find Christian Louboutin’s blissful Bow-T Dorcet Pumps (formerly sold at Barney’s) – the very same sassy slippers which have been seen upon the tootsies of Sarah Jessica Parker; to the right you will find Paris Hilton’s Suarey Pump.

Though Paris’ pleasing pumps are a paler pink shade, and feature a pink sole as opposed to the red velvet cupcake colored bottom of Louboutin’s lovelies; for a mere $59.95, in comparison to the $895.00 price tag of the luscious Louboutin’s, they are just as essential to the dazzling debutante at heart’s burgeoning shoe collection. Plus, for their scanty price, you’ll have enough money left over to splurge on all five colors – pink, ivory, blue, black, and grey!

Who are you channeling today, darlings…the thrifty temptress or the sassy big spender?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Barney’s and DSW for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Don't forget to enter the Card Shark Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of 500 Full-Color Business Cards from UPrinting.com.

Why Don't You...?

♥…dig out the leftover silver tinsel from Christmas and weave it through your hair so that you sparkle wherever you go?

♥…slide into Free People’s Chiffon Tiered Slip Dress, snatch Michael Tonello’s Bringing Home the Birkin from your bookshelf, and collapse under a shady tree for an afternoon of reading? As Mary Schmich once said, “Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.”

♥…accidentally on purpose forget to set your alarm clock and allow the morning light to awaken you?

♥…find a secluded, crystal-clear stream, kick off your Dolce Vita Noah Buckle Wedge Sandals, and lose track of time hopping from stepping stone to stepping stone, and skipping rocks?

♥…style yourself in Vix Swimwear’s Sun Ruffle Bikini and spend the day building sandcastles at the beach with a cute boy by your side?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Don't forget to enter the Card Shark Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of 500 Full-Color Business Cards from UPrinting.com.

Tightwad Tuesday: Alice + Olivia Raw-Edge Tube Dress for Less

Kitty cats, to the left we have Alice + Olivia’s ravishing Raw-Edge Tube Dress (LIKE); to the right we have Iska’s Ruffle Bandeau Dress (TRY).

(WHY?) While the Iska pretty is only available in a Nude hue, as opposed to the sultry blackberry color of the A + O lovely; for a mere $47.35, in place of the $396.00 required to make the Raw-Edge Tube Dress your own, it is every bit as stunning as its haute couture cousin – and the perfect shade for summer loving and fun!

Is today the day for you to please the big spender within; or will you play it cool and be thrifty?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bergdorf Goodman and ASOS for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Don't forget to enter the Card Shark Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of 500 Full-Color Business Cards from UPrinting.com.

Play It Again, Sam

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Theresa of despising life is so passe for telling me how to embed songs. Now, whenever you see an arrow instead of a heart, click it and you can listen to the song listed! Thank you again, my love!

♥Our Party Host - Spirit Kids
17 - Sky Ferreira
Don’t Be Shy - Shwayze
I Can’t Get Enough - Rooney
My First Kiss - 3OH!3 feat. Ke$ha
Far Away - Best Coast
Your Hands (Together) - The New Pornographers
♥Touch Me Where It Counts - Corey Dargel
The Stalker - Hunter Valentine
Lost - The Mary Onettes
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Spanish Moss for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Don't forget to enter the Card Shark Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of 500 Full-Color Business Cards from UPrinting.com.

Sunday Steals: MICHAEL Michael Kors' 'Juniper' Espadrille Sandal for Less

Dolls, on the left we have MICHAEL Michael Kors’ versatile ‘Juniper’ Espadrille Sandal (LIKE); to the right we have MRKT Clove’s saucy Wedge Sandal (TRY).

(WHY?) Though the ambrosial MRKT Clove offering is paler in hue and sports a four-inch braided rope wedge as opposed to a four-and-a-half inch wedge; at a mere $69.95, in comparison to the $139.95 asking price of the Kors’ temptresses, they are just as magical as their haute couture counterparts – and a blissful way to take the wearer from the boardroom to the boardwalk with effortless ease!

Are you having a tightwad moment darlings, or are you plagued with a craving to splurge?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nordstrom and DSW for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Don't forget to enter the Card Shark Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of 500 Full-Color Business Cards from UPrinting.com.

Smitten Saturday

♥Get the Boot!…because fabulous boots are essential even in the dead of summer; and you truly cannot get more fabulous than Penelope and Coco. Each shoe is handmade by designer Marisa Spinella in her Los Angeles studio, making the creations one-of-a-kind. The only hard part is deciding which to splurge on – Capone, GypsyRose, Riina, RubyK, or Millet. I believe I hear Miss Riina calling my name. Which Penelope and Coco creation is calling yours, dolls?

♥A Rose By Any Other Name…because there are no rules stating that children’s books are intended only for children; and when they are as dainty and delicate as Madonna’s The English Roses Collection, they are an absolute necessity – especially for the fashionista. As precocious as Eloise, as flowery as Shakespeare; don’t deny it, kitty cats – you know you want to add these to your home library!

♥Beauty and the Case…because a true glamorous girl deserves a suitcase, beauty case, or entire travel collection that is just as stylish as she; and that is precisely what the Britto Collection offers. Each piece is embellished with kitschy colors, avant-garde designs, and an Andy Warhol effect that is sure to give onlookers luggage envy. Which Britto Collection offering is your favorite, my loves?

♥Joy to the…Bath?…because every girl deserves a little soak in the tub to clear her head; but no soak is complete without some yummy smelling bath salts like the ones from Joyful Bath Co. Choose from ‘Nilla Buttermilk, Citrus Buzz, Oatsy Floatsie, Ginger Snap, Mellow Yellow, or Green Tea Glee. The best part? Each purchase is accompanied by an ambrosial Bath in Progress doorhanger to ensure that you’re not disturbed!

♥Head Case…because turbans are back with a bang, and no accessory drawer is complete without at least a few peeking out from inside; luckily, GoldSaturn provides you with an abundance of colors and patterns to choose from. I have my eye on Coral Sunset; which shade are you lusting over, lovers?

What were you smitten with this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to So about what I said... for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway for your chance to win a mixed bag of goodies from Smart & Sexy Lingerie.

Don't forget to enter the Card Shark Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of 500 Full-Color Business Cards from UPrinting.com.

Beauty and Brains Giveaway

Darlings, there is no question about it; every girl deserves to feel fabulous, even when she’s merely lounging around the house by her lonesome. Baggy sweats, and ratty t-shirts, however, oftentimes lack the ability to bring glamour and confidence to the forefront; which is why something a little flirtier, perhaps trimmed in lace and embellished with petite, dainty bows, is a necessity. Now one (1) of you fierce, feisty, and fashionable femme fatales has the opportunity to take home such an offering.

Café Fashionista has teamed up with Smart & Sexy – the Thinking Girls Lingerie, as I like to refer to them – to bring one (1) of you lovely lambs a mixed bag of goodies that will make you look and feel like the glamour girl we both know you are!

To Enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway:

♥For one (1) entry, become a follower of @SaSSocialClub on Twitter.

♥For two (2) entries, "like" Smart & Sexy on Facebook.

♥For three (3) entries, leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 18, 2010 at midnight PST.

♥For four (4) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 18, 2010 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥For five (5) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 18, 2010 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, June 19, 2010.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents!

Winner will be able to choose their desired size from those that Smart & Sexy offers.


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Smart & Sexy for the pictures.


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Thrifty Thursday: Just Cavalli Zebra-Print Pencil Skirt for Pennies

Kitty cats, to the left feast your eyes on Just Cavalli’s zany Zebra-Print Pencil Skirt; to the right, take a peek at The Limited’s Printed Pencil Skirt.

Though The Limited’s lovely is ever so slightly shorter than the tres chic Just Cavalli number, and is fashioned out of stretch faille fabric as opposed to monochrome silk-satin; for a minute $59.50, in comparison to the $390.00 asking price of its high-end cousin, it is every bit as covetable – and priced just right for the budget fashionista!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and The Limited for the pictures.


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Why Don't You...?

♥…string up a hammock in your backyard; slip into L*Space’s Slinky Solids Plunge One Piece; slide Carrera’s Champion Sunglasses over your pretty peepers, and swing into oblivion?

♥…take the arm of a cute boy, and spend the afternoon trolling the boardwalk with dripping ice cream cones in hand? As Jonathan Carroll once said, “You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover’s arms can only come later when you’re sure they won’t laugh if you trip.”

♥…channel Marie Antoinette in Rachel Pally’s draping Long Fortuna Dress, find a quiet spot in a spacious park, and host a picnic for one with chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate on the menu?

♥…devote an entire day to flowers? Gallivant through gardens filled with daisies; admire butterflies and bees as they flit daintily from roses to violets; and, at the very end of the afternoon, craft a wreath out of foliage and perch it atop your head goddess-style!

♥…cancel whatever plans you may have and instead spend the day playing dress-up? Swipe the Kenneth Jay Lane Amber Beetle Ring you’ve been eyeing from your sister’s jewelry box; button yourself into your mother’s new Patterson J. Kincaid Jillian Fitted Blouse; stuff your feet into the Open Toe Platform Sling Back Pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes that your cousin has been raving about. Just remember to put everything back in its proper place; your day of dress-up will be our little secret.


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Cindy Whitehead for the picture.


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Tightwad Tuesday: Halston Heritage Stretch Jersey One Shoulder Mini Caftan on the Cheap

Dolls, to your left feast your eyes upon Halston Heritage’s haute Stretch Jersey One Shoulder Mini Caftan – the very same one that graced the form of Sarah Jessica Parker (aka Carrie Bradshaw) in Sex and the City 2 as she navigated the gorgeous foreign lands of Abu Dhabi (LIKE); to your right take a gander at eDressMe’s One Shoulder Peach Cocktail Dress (TRY).

(WHY?) Though constructed out of 100% polyester, as opposed to the 100% silk that makes up the Halston Heritage beauty; for $115.00, in comparison to the $325.00 price tag of the smoldering Halston number, it is every bit as perfect for helping a glamorous gal like yourself channel her inner Carrie Bradshaw – and at a price far more savory to the budget fashionista’s savings account!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Singer22 and eDressMe for the pictures.


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Play It Again, Sam

♥Wrapped Up in Books - Belle and Sebastian
♥Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) - Lady Gaga
♥Seaside - The Kooks
♥Lights On - The Pierces
♥New In Town - Little Boots
♥No You Girls - Franz Ferdinand
♥Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - The Beatles
♥Heartbeat Song - The Futureheads
♥The Oak Tree - Draw Me Stories
♥This is How We Kiss - Throw Me the Statue
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Death Wears Diamond Jewellery for the picture.


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Sunday Steals: Elizabeth and James Criss-Cross Tank for Less

My loves, to the left you will find yourselves taking a gander at Elizabeth and James’ chichi Criss-Cross Tank (LIKE); to the right feast your eyes on BB Dakota’s daring Weston Tank (TRY).

(WHY?) While the BB Dakota beauty is slightly less seductively revealing than its high-end neighbor; for just $50.00, as opposed to the $195.00 pricetag of the jazzy Elizabeth and James gem, it is every bit as essential for one’s summer wardrobe – and at a price no fashionista can resist!

Is today the day for you to please the big spender within; or will you play it cool and be thrifty?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to 25 Park and Shopbop for the pictures.


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Smitten Saturday

♥Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…because even glamorous girls are conscious about helping the environment; they simply know how to do it in a fashionable way – like with the assistance of Ora Bags. Crafted out of vintage, recycled leather; each piece is a stylish reminder of the part you are playing in the recycling movement. I’ll take the Cory Small Satchel #192 Natural Gold, s’il vous plait!

♥Starring Moi!…because every girl should have the chance to star in her very own fairytale at some point in time; Getting Personal lets you do just that via their Personalized Classic Books. Select the title of your choice – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Pride & Prejudice, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Robin Hood, Dracula, Romeo & Juliet, The Hound of the Baskervilles, or Frankenstein - cast yourself and your friends and family as supporting characters, and voila! Getting Personal reprints the book starring you! Which tale do you want to be a part of, my loves?

♥Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A Cake, Baker’s Man…because every girl has the right to satisfy her sweet tooth every now and then; and there is no way so satisfying as with Little Oven’s colorful Macaron creations, which make you feel more and more like Marie Antoinette with each nibble!

♥London Calling…because a girls style is forever evolving, requiring a different look for each day. Chichi London understands that; serving up saucy, unique collections such as Succulent, Understated Regal, Mwangaza, and Made in Dar. I’m partial to Succulent myself. Which collection is your favorite, dolls?

♥Going Native…because being an Indian Princess a la Pocahontas is a dream no girl can refuse. Though you may lack the Native American heritage; that’s no reason for you to go without the classic outdoor humble abode. Forgo the standard tent this summer and instead spend your evenings holed up in a true Tepee from Design Within Reach. Just don’t forget the marshmallows, kitty cats; no campout is complete without them!

What were you smitten with this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop for the picture.


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Card Shark Giveaway

Let’s be honest, shall we kitty cats? Business cards are not always so much of a necessity as they are a desire. As a child I crafted my own out of construction paper and cardboard to advertise my amateur sleuth services, using pinking sheers to get a ruffly trim; now, however, I save the DIY for others, and simply buy as many as I possibly can – all of which proffer pretty pictures and designs. But I’m not the only one indulging; one (1) of you business-savvy stylistas has the chance to take home 500 Full Color Business Cards of your very own.

Café Fashionista has teamed up with UPrinting.com, a leader in Printing Services, to bring one (1) of you glamazons a chic cache of beautiful business cards in the choice of square or slim, with the design of your choice emblazoned on them. Believe me, my loves; you’ll feel ultra-important when you’re able to pull one out and pass it along to a handsome stranger!

To Enter the Card Shark Giveaway:

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 11, 2010 at midnight PST.

♥For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 11, 2010 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 between now and Friday, June 11, 2010 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, June 12, 2010.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents!

Winner will be able to choose their desired card design; as well as size (2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (slim card)) and paper (14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock).



Fashionably yours!


Thanks to UPrinting.com for the pictures.


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