Erika Hendrix: Clothes and Accessories for Unique and Stylish People

I was looking through Erika’s Fall line (see below) and fell in love this adorable high-waist tulip skirt with pockets (I’m a sucker for pockets!).  I immediately envisioned the striped skirt with wedges, a simple tank and a cropped denim jacket.

That’s what I love about Erika’s designs: each piece is casual and chic with just the right amount of “classic” to dress up or down.  

Erika integrates femininity and tomboyish looks into her designs, and offers a wide array of skirts, dresses, hooded sweaters, and accessories. 

 

The incredibly talented designer behind the Erika Hendrix line is Erika Bates, who hails from Manheim, Germany.  the new collection, entitled “A FashionTale,” drops on August 5, 2009.  Erika managed to snag the season two runner-up of Germany’s Next Top Model, Anni Wendler, for the promotional campaign. Prices range from 35-140EUR, which translates into $49-196 USD. Shipping is available worldwide via her website www.erikahendrix.com, and pre-sale orders are currently available for the fall/winter collection on her website as well.

 

Some of my favorites from the Erika Hendrix Fall line below.

 

 

Save 15% at Lulus.com

Love Lulus.com! They are one of the rare online boutique’s that gets you excited to buy without breaking the bank.  The clothing lines are trendy and affordable and they even offer great deals in the sale section.  From shoes and bags to jewelry and accessories, Lulus has everything a girl could need or want!  From July 1 to August 1, 2009 you can save an extra 15% on purchases.  Just enter promo code FASHIONGRAIL and start shopping today.  Below are some of my favorites pieces at Lulus:

Stiletto Strapless Dress – $36

Miss Me Cross Strap Platform – $39.50 

Mod It up Handbag – $39

 

Links: Found and Loved

Check out what these fabulous fashion bloggers wrote about this week!   

Denim Darling – (Cafe Fashionista)

Matching Lipstick To Your Sunglasses (Chic and Charming)

DIY ANkle Fringe…add it to any shoe (Love Maegan)

Wearing White Bottoms (real style real people)

Fearless Friday: L.A.M.B. ‘Rae’ Sandal (Shoe Smitten)

Cruisin’ With Timberland’s “Design Your Own Boat Shoe” Program (Sicka Than Average)

Anatomy of a Dress (Some Notes On Napkin)

Stylish Weekend Bags (Style Bakery)

Mint Julep (Boutique Of The Week)

An Interview With Bobbi Brown and a Summer Lesson (The Coveted)

Hot Summer Sales (The Sale Rack)

Farrah Fawcett’s Fashion Lives On (ThinkThruFashion)

Workchic Fitting Room Series: Petite And Curvy (WorkChic)

 

MATT & NATT: UP TO 50% OFF SELECT STYLES!

There’s nothing better than a hot bag that’s eco-friendly and ON SALE!!!!!  Below are some of my favorite picks at MATT & NAT’s.  Get up to 50% off certain styles!  And don’t forget to check out the crazy MATT & NAT bag throwing video below!

 

 AVRIL – $165 (originally $275)

Grandmaster - $113 (originally $225)

JORJA SMALL - $159 (originally $265)

 ZEBRANO – $113 (originally $225)

CAMDEN - $165 (originally $275)

MATT & NAT BAG THROWING

Links: Found and Loved

Check out what these fabulous fashion bloggers wrote about this week!   

Chain Gang – DIY Project (A(Muse)d by Fashion)

Smitten Saturday (Cafe Fashionista)

The Hits Keep Coming! (Cuz I’m Crazy)

Review: Cutesy Girl (Fashion Fling)

Bulgari’s 125th Anniversary (FashionPulseDaily)

Great Minds Think in White (Holier Than Now)

Reliquiae Beaded Shell Ring (Jewelry Relevations)

Guess The Runway (Life In A Venti Cup)

Review: “Michelle Obama: 100 Days of Style” (Lollie Shopping)

Vintage Levi’s (Love Maegan)

A Weekend Of Swimming and Swooning (Pinkrockcandy)

Bad Judgement Du Jour. Say No to Scrunchies (Second City Style)

Video Review: Betsey Johnson ‘Howie Sandal’ (Shoe Smitten)

Faux Friday – Shoe Trends for Less (The Sole of Shoe La La)

Coming Up Roses – The Perfect Sunny Day Outfit (Some Notes On A Napkins)

Sneak Peek At Jason Wu – 2010 Collection (StylePantry)

Trend Alert! Neon Bright Nights! (The Curvy Fashionista)

Mid-Week Madness – New Sales and Deals (The Sale Rack)

One Pink Cardigan, LaToya’s Look Book’s 4 Looks (thinkthrufashion)

Fashion of The 60’s (Two Thousand Things)

WorkChic Fitting Room Series: Disguise Those Thighs (Workchic)

Funky Sandals for Under $50!

Whether worn with shorts, skirts or dresses these sandals are sure to add a funky flair to any Summer outfit. Best of all they’re all under $50!

1. Bali Sandal – $29.50 at Alloy.com
2. Geyla Ankle Wrap Sandal – $23.80 at Forever21.com
3. Pink Studio Iris – $49.99 at Piperlime.com
4. Report Alandra – $49.99 at Piperlime.com
5. Stud Gladiator Sandal – $19.50 at Wetseal.com
6. Missy Ankle Cuff Sandal – $15.80 at Forever21.com
7. Studded Gladiator Flat – $24.99 at Charlotterusse.com
8. Lisbon Sandal – $44.50 at Delias.com

Links à la Mode : The Independent Fashion Bloggers Weekly Roundup

 

Stylist Melting Pot

Edited by Clutch 22

This week’s edition of Links a la Mode includes a variety of style tips, collectively helping us all achieve wardrobe domination. Dirty Laundry gets creative with monochromatic colors, we have a juicy American Apparel shopping tip from The Coveted, Capitola Girl introduces us to new wooden accessories for summer and Vulgar Moon even shows us how to look good in sweatpants. Be sure to check out all the links and feel free to let us know which posts are your favorites!

Links à la Mode : May 28th

 

• A Typical Atypical: How to wear the fashion of the eclectic makeup style of the the Dresden Dolls
• Agent Dreamer: An interview with Izzy of The Dandy Project
• Capitola Girl: Modern wood designs for summer accessories
• Decline Designs: Defining your personal style, part two – the essentials
• Dirty Laundry: Monochromatic style exploration
• Fashion Grail: A few modifications for one of Sienna Miller’s go-to looks
• Fashion Matchmaker: Fashion at the Cannes Film Festival
• Felicia Sullivan: Score ten amazing summer pieces for under $100
• Pop Your Fashion Pill: 4 DIY necklaces in 30 minutes using safety pins: No scissors, pliers or hooked used!
• Retro Chick: Showcasing Kristinit for this month’s Ethical Design Spotlight
• Style Symmetry: Eyeliah celebrates her 1,000th post with a snazzy reader giveaway
• The Coveted: Who Knew? Over 50% off American Apparel deals on Amazon
• The Demoiselles: Translating boyception – how they perceive our style
• Unfunded: The many ways to play with ShopStyle ranging from shopping to blog content
• Vulgar Moon: How to enjoy the comfort of sweatpants while still looking good
• Style on the street: My outfit and a style advice for the next Fall-Winter
• Yes Please Mademoiselle: Introducing french label ‘The Kooples’.
• Felicia Sullivan: Score ten amazing summer pieces for under $100
• Super Kawaii Mama: Creating an Everyday Glamour Girl Makeup Look – a video tutorial.
• Fun, Flat Broke and Fabulous : 7 Questions to ask yourself before you buy.
• Independent Fashion Bloggers: Essential Wordpress Plugins for Fashion Bloggers

Celebrity Copycat: Lauren Conrad

 

Lauren Conrad leaving Luau in Beverly Hills and looking adorable in a flower print skirt, black tank top, black blazer and tan platforms.  Get Lauren’s look for less…….

 

Celebrity Copycat: Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling at the Last House on the Left premiere. Her style often see-saws between gawdy and great, and this time she is definitely on an upswing with a cropped leather jacket and jeans. Not sure what type of shoes she’s wearing, but I found these flowered platforms and immediately fell in love (even though they’re a bit pricey)!

Swiss Dot Framed Cami – $19.99 at Aeropostale.com

Carvela Corsage Detail Slingback Shoes – $165.10 at Asos.com

Silence and Noise Christiane Jacket – $49.99 at Urbanoutfitters.com

Lapis Skinny Boot Cut Jeans – $34.99 at Charlotterusse.com

Ebony Medallion Necklace – $5.80 at Forever21.com

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

I just got my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (starting July 18) magazine.  It’s filled with everything you’ll need to look great this fall.  I already have my eye on the Steve Madden slouch boots ($99.90) and a cute wedge bootie by Report ($49.90). A lot of people shy away from them because they feel they are too pricey.  Well they are but…they have some of the biggest, best sales every year.  I spent about 10 years working for Nordstrom and I witnessed first hand the insanity that occurs whenever they have a sale.  So mark your calendars and dust off your credit cards (better yet get yourself a Nordstrom one they give bonus point’s) and get ready to shop.  Don’t be afraid to shop online their return policy is UNBEATABLE!!!!