Tightwad Tuesday: Seychelles Getoutta Metallic Sandal for a Steal

Lovers, in the left corner you will find Seychelles’ glamorous Getoutta Metallic Sandal; in the right, say hello to SO’s charming Cristal Peep-Toe Sandals via Kohl’s.

Though the sassy Seychelles offering is crafted out of true metallic leather, whereas the SO stunner’s are made of faux; for a mere $13.99, as opposed to the $100.00 needed to scoop up le gorgeous Getoutta, they are the perfect way to add a splash of sweet, vintage innocence to your look du jour - at a price that no frugalista could possibly resist!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Last Call and Kohl’s for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Play It Again, Sam

Gasoline - Britney Spears
Just Can’t Get Enough - Black Eyed Peas
Should Have Taken Acid With You - Neon Indian
Say Aha - Santigold
Paris - Friendly Fires
Time to Pretend - MGMT
S&M - Rihanna
Rocketeer - Far East Movement (feat. Ryan Tedder)
Underground - Das Pop
Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Candyfloss & Persie for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Sunday Steals: Melissa Ultragirl Night Sky Flats for Less

Dolls, to the left you will find Melissa’s super cute Ultragirl Night Sky Flats – the very same ones adored by both Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood; to the right take a peek at ALDO’s pretty Philberta.

Though the Melissa marvels are adorned with true Swarovski crystals, as opposed to the twinkling rhinestones seen on the ALDO’s; for a mere $40.00, in comparison to the $360.00 needed to make the Ultragirl’s your very own, the precious Philberta’s are every bit as charming as their higher-priced counterpart, and allow the budget babe to add a little sparkle to her step – without breaking the bank!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Zappos for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Playful pieces of outerwear perfect for covering up an itty bitty bikini for evening strolls on the boardwalk, or donning during shopping excursions with the girls a la Forever 21’s Rainbow Connection Poncho; Candy-colored legwear evocative of the hues seen during the Isabel Marant shows – specifically American Apparel’s Four-Way Stretch High-Waist Side Zipper Pant in Bubble Gum; Pretty in pink skimmers that were si évidemment made with sprightly spring days, and tea-length hemlines popularized during the fifties in mind, like the Mention Lip Flats by Jeffrey Campbell; Floor-sweeping skirts that make le wearer look like a towering goddess a la Rag & Bone / JEAN’s Carmel Long Skirt. Tell me I’m not the only one swooning over the subtle (yet incredibly stunning) chevron-stripe pattern. L'amour chronomètre trois!; Blissful bonnets that transform one into a regal society lady simply by slipping it atop one’s chic coiffure, like Juicy Couture’s Straw & Ribbon Sunhat in Blue; Nicole by OPI’s “Baby” Blue from the Justin Bieber One Less Lonely Girl Collection. It is like a bottle of the sky on the clearest spring day you can possibly imagine. Le sigh…; Nautical carryalls in perky pastels sporting girly glamour touches like sequin, rhinestone, and brass bead details – specifically the Coronado Beach Bag in Pink by Juicy Couture. No day spent at the seashore is complete without this bag, mais oui? Je pense que je vous aime!

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


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter the Charity Starts with Style Giveaway for your chance to win a scarf from Project Isuga.

Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Charity Starts with Style Giveaway

Kitty cats, it is common knowledge that fashion will forever be fabulous and fun; but what makes it even more so is when it collides with charity to accomplish deux tasks at the very same time: sprucing up your wardrobe AND doing a bit of good for a lesser community – much like the mission of Project Isuga.

“Project Isuga exists to support, educate, and bring happiness to a lost generation of children in South Africa whose parents have died of AIDS. The way they do this is by selling beautiful, handmade scarves. For every scarf purchased, Project Isuga feeds one school child for one day in Africa. Project Isuga believes that the most fundamental tool for success is an education. By providing children with a school lunch, Project Isuga seeks to help these children feel more prepared for school, perform better and gain the tools necessary for success. Project Isuga is a firm believer that businesses are one of the greatest tools for social change and hopes to inspire companies to embrace business models focused around giving.” And now four (4) fabulous fashionistas have the chance to take home an original Project Isuga scarf of their very own!

Oui, oui, lovers! Café Fashionista has teamed up with Project Isuga to bring four (4) readers a Project Isuga pretty – perfect for adding a sense of sophisticated je ne sais quoi to your look du jour; whilst spreading the gospel that is Project Isuga to anyone and everyone you may encounter!

To Enter the Charity Stars with Style Giveaway:

♥Visit Project Isuga and choose your favorite scarf.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating which Project Isuga scarf is your favorite between now and Friday, April 15, 2011 at midnight PST.

♥ For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating which Project Isuga scarf is your favorite between now and Friday, April 15, 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 which Project Isuga scarf is your favorite between now and Friday, April 15, 2011 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick four (4) names out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winners on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Project Isuga for the pictures.

Thrifty Thursday: Pelle Moda Yaritza Platform Sandal for Pennies

Kitty cats, to the left you will find Pelle Moda’s magnificent Platform Sandal in Cuoio – which I myself own and absolutely adore; to the right meet Miss Me’s sassy Skid-8 Wedge Sandal in Camel.

Though the Miss Me marvels sport a synthetic upper and manmade sole, as opposed to the leather upper and sole of le parfait Pelle Moda’s; for a mere $34.95, in comparison to the $194.95 price tag of their more expensive distant cousin, they are a preemptive way for one’s tootsies to tantalize this summer at a price that allows the frugalista to scoop up all four sizzling shades (Camel, Taupe, Black, and Grey)!

Will Pelle Moda tempt you into being a big spender, or will Miss Me inspire you to save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Heritage 1981 Cable Knit Cardigan in Cream via Forever 21; Forever 21 Essential V-Neck Cami in Coral; Forever 21 Denim Hotpants in Medium Denim; Diane von Furstenberg Pandora Wedge Espadrilles in Nude; Forever 21 Rhinestone Arrow Connector Ring.

♥Reading: Scaredy Kat (Suddenly Supernatural Series # 2) by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel. It may be written with a middle schooler in mind; but I find myself always enthralled to begin a new paranormal adventure with le teenage medium-in-training!

♥Glamourizing: Nails: OPI's So Many Clowns...So Little Time from the Femme de Cirque Collection. Lips: mark Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss in Peek-A-Boo. Eyes: Revlon CustomEyes Shadow & Liner in Naturally Glamorous.

♥Listening: Crush by Jennifer Paige. L'ultime soundtrack for an impromptu spring fling or saucy summer romance. Download. Listen. Fall in love. Répéter un million de temps sur!

♥Adoring: Floor-skimming maxi skirts that drape decadently and create the illusion of being a tall drink of water – even if you’re a short stylista (comme moi!). My current favorites…American Apparel’s Chiffon Double-Layered Full Length Skirt (I’ll take one in every color, s'il vous plait!), Winter Kate’s Health Long Floral Skirt, Rachel Pally’s Long Full Skirt, and Oonagh by Nanette Lepore’s Timmy Floor Length Skirt. I believe I am taking it to the max, lovers! Stylish stationary fit for the posh yet playful fashionista a la Cambria Cove’s Fabulous Friends 3 – Sassy Girl – Boxed Cards, Girl Power Boxed Cards, and Fabulous Friends Boxed Cards. The juxtaposition between whimsy and sophistication is enough to make my heart skip a beat. Adorer au dixième pouvoir! Nanette Lepore’s Rain or Shine Skirt and Top Combo. Le premier way for combating gloomy weather, mais oui? Who could possibly resist the bright colors, flouncy hemline, and feminine ruffles? Merely gazing upon its loveliness has put a spring in my step. Ooh, être toujours mon Coeur!

♥Watching: Ella Enchanted. One of my préféré films (and books – if you haven’t read it, I beg you to do so tout de suite; you will love!). Also one that taught me a très, très important lesson…I have teeny tiny feet; therefore, I must be part fairy!

♥Desiring: sass & bide The Paradox Flare Jeans in Iceberg Blue. Though the 38” inseam indicates that these would virtually eat me alive; I am still convinced that they are l'exemple de perfection. Haute Hippie’s Marianne Embellished Skirt. Is it just me, or is there something about the aesthetic that gives off a mermaid vibe? Swoon! Je pense que je vous aime! Giuseppe Zanotti’s High Platform Clog Sandals. Oui, ‘tis true that I fall in amour with a new pair of shoes no less than trois times per week; but there is a certain je ne sais quoi about this pair that I find utterly irresistible. Le besoin, le désir, adorer!

♥Quoting: Paul Coelho - “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”

♥Awaiting: Forever 21 Ripped Shorts with Belt in Dark Denim. A fabulous woven belt can be quite difficult to find; this one came alongside an utterly adorbs pair of shorts. Of course I had to scoop them up. It would have been très wrong of me not to, 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 Candyfloss & Persie for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Tightwad Tuesday: Alice + Olivia Georgina Fitted Peplum Dress for Pennies

Mon doux, to your left gaze upon the glory of Alice + Olivia’s Georgina Fitted Peplum Dress; to the right brace yourself for a swoon over Forever 21’s très magnifique Modern Ingénue Dress.

Though the flirty Forever piece features a slightly larger peplum upon the waist, and is crafted out of cotton as opposed to the silk/spandex combo of its Alice + Olivia counterpart; for a mere $17.80, in comparison to the $297.00 price tag of the Fitted Peplum frock, it is a cheap and chic take on the glamorous Georgina that is absolutely perfect for the budget babe!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Alice + Olivia, or be thrifty and spring for Forever 21?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bloomingdale’s and Forever 21 for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Play It Again, Sam

Pon De Replay - Rihanna
She Wants to Move - N.E.R.D.
Wind It Up - Gwen Stefani
Vanity - Lady Gaga
Kids - MGMT
Circus - Britney Spears
Crush - Jennifer Paige
It’s My Life - Bon Jovi
21st Century Girl - Willow Smith
Land of a Million Drums - Outkast
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to OneTwentyTwo for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Sunday Steals: Diane von Furstenberg Opal Wedge for Less

Dolls, to the left rest your kohl-rimmed eyes upon Diane von Furstenberg’s out-of-this-world Opal Wedge in Camel; to the right prepare to swoon over Gianni Bini’s amazing Adrianna Sandal in Hampton Tan.

Though the Bini offering lacks some of the height of the von Furstenberg’s – sporting a 4.5” wooden wedge heel as opposed to the 5” wooden wedge heel of Opal; for a mere $98.99, in comparison to the $295.00 needed to scoop up the designer darlings, they are the perfect compromise for the girl surviving on a shoestring budget – and give one the chance to indulge in both sassy shades (Hampton Tan and Grey)!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bloomingdale’s and Dillard’s for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Swimsuits with playful plunging necklines and feisty feminine details – specifically Kushcush’s Lauren Ruffle One Piece; Sky-high footwear in haute hues sporting quirky aesthetics a la Opening Ceremony’s Violet Cutout Wedge Sandals in Coral. Swoon! J'ai besoin de ceux-ci dans ma vie cet instant!; Blousy tops which add a touch of bohemian bliss to one’s look du jour - like Dolce Vita’s Maribel Tube Top; Short shorts with high-waists and even higher hemlines courtesy of American Apparel’s tantalizing Tap Shorts. I’m partial to le Jet Black shade myself, though the Navy and Khaki colors are quite irrésistible, as well. J’adore!; Big Hair…Big Nails from Part Two of OPI’s Texas Lone Star Collection – the perfect hue for summer pedicures, mais oui?; Unfussy frocks that are black and white and fabulous all over a la Thread Social’s One Shoulder Caftan Dress; Fringe-encrusted carryalls full of whimsy and tongue-in-cheek chic like Rebecca Minkoff’s Dreamcatcher Swing Bag.

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


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway for your chance to win a Bridal / Wedding Swag Bag Worth Over $200.00 from Icing and Runway Rundown.

Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Going to the Chapel Giveaway

Kitty cats, with a new season well underway, it is not so much that spring has sprung; but rather, that love is in the air – as the abundance of wondrous weddings popping up on a nearly daily basis has proven. But whether you’re planning an actual wedding, or simply in the throes of putting a fantasy one together in your mind, the appropriate provisions are needed to ensure a chic celebration – precisely what Runway Rundown in conjunction with Icing are prepared to provide!

You guessed it, my loves! Café Fashionista has teamed up with Runway Rundown on behalf of Icing to bring one (1) beautiful, soon-to-be bride a Box of runway fashion-inspired I Do bliss (retail price of which is well over $200.00) that includes jewelry, hairpieces, evening bags, lace gloves, Bachelorette party pieces, cosmetics, and much, much more all in preparation for your big day (imaginary or otherwise)!

To Enter the Going to the Chapel Giveaway:

♥Visit Runway Rundown and choose your favorite rundown look.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating which Rundown Look is your favorite between now and Friday, April 8, 2011 at midnight PST.

♥ For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating which Rundown Look is your favorite between now and Friday, April 8, 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 which Rundown Look is your favorite between now and Friday, April 8, 2011 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, April 9, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to J. Crew for the pictures.

Girls in Glasses

Darlings, perhaps there was a point in time when sunnies were merely a way of protecting one’s pretty peepers from the harsh rays of the steaming (yet stunning) sun; but that moment has passed. Oui, an amazing pair of sunglasses has the power to do precisely that; but, even better, it has become an accessory of the utmost importance.

A glamorous gal cannot be expected to teeter elegantly through town without a pair of tantalizing Tom Ford Sunglasses perched upon her perky, slope nose; nor can she be thought fully dressed without a pair of Oversized Prada Sunglasses to help her channel her inner Anna Wintour. And we all know that stumbling to the local Starbucks for an early-morning Cocoa Cappuccino is unfeasible without our beloved Balenciaga’s in tow. As Alison Goldfrapp once said, “Always have sunglasses with you. They’re great for when you can’t be bothered to put make-up on.” Truer words have never been spoken, mais oui? Luckily, thanks to Designer Sunglasses, one must never so much as contemplate the aforementioned.

Non, non, non, my loves! Do not allow the word designer to chase you away like scared (yet beautiful!) bunnies! The pieces found at Designer Sunglasses are investment items of the utmost quality and beauty – at a fraction of the cost; therefore, you can satisfy your Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Chloe cravings without so much as a morsel of guilt. And no girl in glasses can resist that.

Tell me, lovers; what designer sunnies star in your dreams?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Designer Sunglasses for the pictures.

Thrifty Thursday: Tory Burch Bradshaw Espadrille Platform Sandals for a Steal

Mes chers, in le left corner, you shall find Tory Burch’s blissful Bradshaw Espadrille Platform Sandals in Natural Tan; in the right corner plant your pretty kohl-rimmed peepers upon DV by Dolce Vita’s fabulous Florence Sandal in Nude.

Though the daring DV by Dolce Vita’s are constructed out of a shiny patent leather, as opposed to the more subdued pure leather of the beautiful Bradshaw’s; for just $89.95, in comparison to the $350.00 one would need to teeter off with the tantalizing Tory’s, they are every bit as capable of helping the frugalista to strut her stuff in style on the boardwalk come summertime – without having to forsake the simple warm weather luxuries of ice cream cones and frappuccino’s!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Tory Burch, or be thrifty and spring for DV by Dolce Vita?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Don't forget to enter The Power of Pink Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Tourmaline Rondelle Cluster Earrings from Sheyna.com.

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Forever 21 Knit Sweater Top in Pink; Forever 21 Essential V-Neck Cami in White; Forever 21 Denim Hotpants in Light Denim; Charles David Kini Espadrille in Camel Suede; House of Harlow 1960 Key Cocktail Ring.

♥Reading: Free Gift with Purchase: My Improbable Career in Magazines and Makeup by Jean Godfrey-June. Love makeup? You will absolutely adore this - traverser mon Coeur!

♥Glamourizing: Nails: Nicole by OPI’s My Lifesaver. ‘Tis the epitome of minty freshness - j’adore! Lips: mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Swell layered over mark Pro Glimmer Hook Up Lip Powder in Peek. Eyes: mark Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara in Raven (Black).

♥Listening: Till the World Ends by Britney Spears. Salut, je vous adore!

♥Adoring: Oversized floppy sunhats that add a touch of mystérieux to any and all ensembles - le Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Tom Petty Felt Hat, American Apparel’s Wool Floppy Hat, and mon préféré actuel, the Floppy Rafia Sunhat from Bop Basics. I would gladly accept one in either color – Natural or Tobacco. Evanouissement! Diane von Furstenberg. Though I have always adored her, this season has been better than ever before! The shoes – specifically, the Pandora Wedge Espadrilles, and Theia Platform Wedge Sandals; the clothes – swoon at the Alysa Cover Up Romper and Odanda Shorts; the bags – I die at the Lytton Small Printed Snake Clutch. Je l'aime tous plus que les mots peuvent commencer à décrire meme! OPI’s Texas Collection. Between the sorbet-like finish of the colors, and the kitschy monikers (Guy Meets Gal-veston anyone?) what’s not to love?

♥Watching: Serendipity. Swoon! Methinks I have a new favorite movie!

♥Desiring: Opening Ceremony’s Cork Print Shorts. Le seventies silhouette is incredibly hard for me to resist. I need these in my life tout de suite; my many platform sandals are incredibly lonely without them! 291’s Satisfaction Lightweight Sweatshirt. The juxtaposition of casual, coquettish, and saucy in the aesthetic is extrêmement magnifique, mais oui? So perfect for a day spent blading and eating ice cream on the boardwalk with a cute boy. Amour! Opening Ceremony’s Violet Knot Wedge Sandals. The cutout in the wooden wedge heel makes these a true work of art. I am aimer the indigo shade.

♥Quoting: Mark Twain - “Life is short. Break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

♥Awaiting: Forever 21's Open Crochet Poncho in Taupe. My very first poncho purchase ever; I am literally counting down the seconds until it arrives! L'amour chronomètre l'infinité!

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 MT Days & Nights for the picture.


Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Don't forget to enter The Power of Pink Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Tourmaline Rondelle Cluster Earrings from Sheyna.com.

Tightwad Tuesday: Jimmy Choo Phyllis Espadrille Slide for a Steal

Kitty cats, to your left take a peek at Jimmy Choo’s classy Phyllis Espadrille Slide; in the right corner allow me to introduce you to Steve Madden’s glamorous Genisis.

While the Madden marvels proffer a heel and platform that is ever so slightly higher than that found upon the pretty Phyllis, and are constructed out of synthetic materials as opposed to the true leather of the Jimmy gems; for just $89.95, in comparison to the $375.00 needed to scoop up the charming Choo’s, they allow the frugalista the chance to add a bit of high fashion fabulosity to her shoe collection – at a price that leaves behind enough spare change to take home all three sizzling shades (black patent, blush patent, and red patent)!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nordstrom and Steve Madden for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Don't forget to enter The Power of Pink Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Tourmaline Rondelle Cluster Earrings from Sheyna.com.

Play It Again, Sam

E.T. - Katy Perry
Deep Blue - Arcade Fire
Kiss Kiss - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
North London Trash - Razorlight
That’s Not My Name - The Ting Tings
L.E.S. Artistes - Santigold
Bambi - Tokyo Police Club
Money Honey - Lady Gaga
Cudderisback - Kid Cudi
Tambourine - Eve
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Glitter & Lace for the picture.


Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Don't forget to enter The Power of Pink Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Tourmaline Rondelle Cluster Earrings from Sheyna.com.

Sunday Steals: Calvin Klein Ruffle Trim Chiffon Dress for Less

Kitty cats, in the left corner feast your eyes on Calvin Klein’s ravishing Ruffle Trim Chiffon Dress; in the right prepare yourself to fall head over heels for Lush’s charming ‘Crystal’ Pleat Dress.

Though the Lush lovely sports pleating along the bodice, and lacks the ruffles upon the shoulders; for a mere $48.00, as opposed to the $158.00 needed to scoop up Calvin’s chic offering, it is just as capable of making one feel like a Greek goddess – whilst keeping the budget babe’s bank account intact!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nordstrom for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Don't forget to enter The Power of Pink Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Tourmaline Rondelle Cluster Earrings from Sheyna.com.

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Oversized sweaters in bright, cheery hues that proffer le perfect amount of slouch, and are ideal for tossing over a teeny tiny bikini for evening bonfires on the beach a la Acne’s Shore Wide Neck Sweater in Poppy Red; Playful platforms sporting patriotically nautical colors that simply scream for a backyard barbeque and cutoff denim shorts courtesy of Tory Burch’s Stripe Elastic Strap Espadrille. Ooh, mon entendre juste a ignoré un battement!; Le bluest blue nail lacquers imaginable – specifically OPI’s Dating A Royal. Does the magnificent moniker alone not make you swoon, darlings?; Paper-bag shorts with high-waists, and short hemlines which ooze pure seduction like sass & bide’s And The Beat Goes On Shorts; Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Preppy Straw Rosa Tote in Fluoro Blue – a complete necessity for le glamorous jetsetter or the beautiful beach bum, n’est-ce pas?; Un petit timekeeper that transports the wearer to the high seas with each and every use a la La Mer Collections’ Portofino Wrap Watch. The sailboat charms are downright irresistible, mais oui?; Red hot sunnies with ferosh, racecar-driver aesthetics like 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Rocco Sunglasses. Start your engines, lovers!


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway for your chance to win BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater from J.E.M. Apparel.

Don't forget to enter The Power of Pink Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Tourmaline Rondelle Cluster Earrings from Sheyna.com.

A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway

Darlings, in the life of a glamazon such as yourself, there comes a time when one desires a fragment of fashion that can accompany her 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365-days a year - come sunshine, rain, sleet, or snow. A gorgeous garment that is there to see one through winter walks in the snow, flower-picking excursions in the spring, beachside bonfires in the summer, and cinnamon-scented hayrides in the fall. An accoutrement, if you will, for all seasons. BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater is such a piece – and now one (1) of you beautiful bunnies has the chance to make it your very own!

Café Fashionista has teamed up with J.E.M. Apparel – a one-stop shop full of haute hidden jems – to bring one (1) fabulous fashionista the ultimate style for all seasons…BB Dakota’s White Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater.

To Enter the A Sweater for All Seasons Giveaway:

♥Visit J.E.M. Apparel and choose your favorite item.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite J.E.M. Apparel item is between now and Friday, April 1, 2011 at midnight PST.

♥ For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite J.E.M. Apparel item is between now and Friday, April 1, 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 J.E.M. Apparel item is between now and Friday, April 1, 2011 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, April 2, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to J.E.M. Apparel for the picture.