Ann Taylor Spring 2013

Ann Taylor Spring 2013 is here, with bright feminine florals, colorblocking and bold colors like two of my favorites - red coral and mainsail blue, against black and white prints. The collection also features stripes, paisley and animal prints. I'm crazy about the shoes this season, especially the ones I just bought - the Perfect Colorblocked Patent Leather Black Heels and the Perfect Printed Leather Pumps in Ceramic Blue, which has a unique stingray texture. If the Kelsey Suede Ankle Strap Heels in mainsail blue were available in my size, I would have gotten them too!

  

- Kim Weling

The Power of Presence with Ann Taylor and Marie Claire

On Thursday, February 28th, Lea Goldman (Marie Claire Features Director), Nicole Williams (LinkedIn Career Expert) and Rae Boxer (Marie Claire Fashion Editor) lead a presentation on how to command a room and elevate your career at the Ann Taylor Madison Avenue & 60th Street location. Here's a look at how to incorporate prints and bold colors into your work wardrobe and and takeaways on how to make executive presence work for you. 

- Kim Weling

Ann Taylor Sales on Fall / Holiday Collections

The Black Friday weekend sales continue with an additional 25% off sale styles at Ann Taylor, including spotted haircalf accessories and suede block heels from the fall collection and 40% off regular priced styles (use code THANKS online).

  

Here's a look at Ann Taylor's current holiday collection, featuring zebra print haircalf, animal print and deco-inspired accessories. Ann Taylor has great gifting options including chunky scarves, ruched gloves, embroidered clutches, statement necklaces, sparkling earrings, makeup bags and pencil cases. It's the perfect time to do some holiday shopping with 40% off the holiday collection! 

  

- Kim Weling

Ann Taylor Summer 2012

Left: Petite Halter Wrap Dress in Melon Slice: was $128, now $99.99

Middle: Petite Asymmetrical Hem Shirtdress in Riviera, $138 (Online Exclusive)

Right: Petite Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress in Fuchsia Berry: was $118, now $79.50 (Online Exclusive)

Ann Taylor Summer 2012 heats up with flattering, feminine petite silhouettes including dresses that tie at the waist, a tie-neck halter and pleated shell tops. Clutches, belts, jewelry and shoes in bold colors such as Clementine, Roasted Pepper, Hypnotic Pink, Hot Cranberry and Emerald Green standout when paired with neutral tones. My favorites at Ann Taylor are always the shoes, which are really hard to resist this season in exotic leather pumps in sexy 3 1/4" - 4 1/2" heels that start at size 5.

Top left: Petite Pleated Colorblock Shell in Cobbled Path: was $88, now $59.99 (Online Exclusive)

Top middle: Petite Pleated Shell in Berry: was $78, now $49.99 (Online Exclusive)

Top right: Petite Tie Neck Halter in White, $68

Bottom: Bejeweled Skinny Patent Leather Belt, $98 (Online Exclusive)

Left: Petite Colorblock Organza Tipped Tank in Clementine, 28

Right: Petite Tango Flutter Sleeve Print Top in Roasted Pepper, $78

Exotic Leather Foldover Clutch in Roasted Pepper: was $118, now $89.99 (Online Exclusive)

Top left: Sunburst Necklace in Hypnotic Pink: was $78, now $59.99

Top right: Perfect Skinny Belt in Shocking Pink, $30

Bottom left: Small Exotic Embossed Leather Bag in Bright Emerald: was $198, now $129.99

Bottom right: Phillipa Exotic Embossed Leather Slingback Pointy Pumps in Bright Emerald: was $228, now $134.99

Top left: Elena Cutout Sandals in Natural, $198 (Online Exclusive)

Top right: Greta Patent Leather Bow Heels in Black: was $198, now $129.99

Bottom left: Perfect Exotic Leather Peeptoe Pumps in Guava Jam: was $198, now $119.99

Bottom right: Perfect Exotic Embossed Leather Pumps in Taupe, $198 (Online Exclusive)

Ann Taylor Holiday 2011

Recently, Ann Taylor's website has experienced some technical issues, preventing customers from completing their online purchases. Just goes to show how many people are shopping anntaylor.com, especially when 50% off the entire site is involved.

Coming from the e-commerce world, glitches, as frustrating as they are, do happen. So hopefully most shoppers got the purchases they were seeking!

This holiday season at Ann Taylor you'll find a soft/neutral palette including winter white, beige, grey and pink tones, with pops of red and blue.

There's something for everyone, from studded crewneck and cable turtleneck sweaters to faux fur gloves and vests. If you want to do some easy gift-giving without having to figure out someone's size or favorite color, you can always go with some statement necklaces, tablet cases, wallets or even a faux chinchilla clutch.

You'll see a lot of shimmer and shine for the holidays, like the Petite Mini Sequin Skirt, $118 or Sequin Shimmering Scarf, $98.

I had just ordered these Lina Calf Hair Platform Wedges in Northern Twilight this week, along with the matching the Perfect Skinny Calf Hair Belt. I can't wait for them to arrive! This is one of my favorite colors so I'm so glad Ann Taylor is carrying it this season!

Daniela Longhair Shearling Bootie, $348

Perfect Cutout Pumps, $198

- Kim Weling