Catherine Malandrino Fall / Winter 2013

For Fall 2013, Catherine Malandrino presents graphic shapes inspired by Art Deco elegance and style of French designer Ruhlmann. 

The glamourous collection titled "L E N O R M A N D I E", includes elongated silhouette seen on funnel neck collar coats, mid calf pencil skirts and long, lean dresses. 

Tones of absinthe, burgundy and midnight blue create a warm color palette. Fabrics include leather, cashmere knit, rubberized wool and double silk satin crepe. My favorites include the black wool guipure bustier with fitted pant, drapey quilted coat, embroidered leather and black velvet embroidered nude tulle pieces. 

 Black wool guipure bustier / black wool guipure fitted pant

  

Left: "Malevich" velvet embroidered nude tulle dress

Right: "Malevich" velvet embroidered nude tulle blouse / black high waisted wool trousers

"Montparnasse" bag

- Kim Weling

More Sample Sales! Catherine Malandrino, Borghese and L’Oréal!

Every time I look there's another sample sale going on! There's just one day left of the Catherine Malandrino sale - get to it!

The Borghese sale is always a good one - last year I scored a small sized jar of Fango Mud and lip balm shimmer for $5 each! This sale requires you to bring your own bag, so be sure to have your foldable tote handy.

Although I definitely don't need any more makeup or skin care, I always look forward to making it to L’Oréal's luxury products sale, including fragrances, cosmetics and body care. I always stock up on Kiehl's lip gloss ($5 at last year's sale), lotions and shower gels (both were $7 at last year's sale). I had also scored a shu uemura brush set, Lancome black eyeliner and Juicy tubes. Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics - how can I not check that out?

- Kim Weling