Weeds Fashion: Nancy Botwin Blue Pleated Silk Joie Dress

I'm still catching up on my Weeds viewing.  I'm working on the final season and and have finally gotten around to watching episode 8, "Five Miles from Yetzer Hara".  Fashion wise, this may have been the best episode yet.  Nancy Botwin was dazzling, as usual.  I loved Nancy's blue pleated silk spaghetti strap tank dress. 

This shade of turquoise blue is the perfect match for her raven tresses and flawless porcelain skin.  It's by Joie.  From what I can tell, it's sold out, but I found one left on Ebay and you can grab it here. 

Sublime Look for Less: Alice + Olivia Ballerina Bodysuit

Alice and Olivia's silk Ballerina Bodysuit retails for $187.   I can certainly visualize Michelle Pfeiffer's character in Scarface strutting her stuff around Miami (and powdering her nose) in this getup.

Love the bygone sexpot look, but not the price? Caribbean Queen, a juniors' brand, makes a lower priced version of Alice + Olivia's sexy suit.  You can get it here in blue for $32.  Additionally, Tobi.com sells this in mustard for $19 (on sale!!).

Granted, the fabric isn't silk and the color range is not the same.  But seriously, ask yourself: how many times are you going to wear this top?  I'm guessing once? Twice at most?  I'd rather free up some of my clothing budget for a new BBag and go the cheapo route when it comes to trendy items, but I know that we all have different priorities.  What do you think, readers? 

Revenge Fashion: Emily VanCamp / Emily Thorne Yellow Wrap Dress and Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Emily VanCamp was recently spotted on a beach filming the second season of Revenge.  I can't get over this amazing yellow dress - I love it when blondes wear yellow!

I immediately wanted one for myself!  I believe that Emily's is 3.1 Phillip Lim, which is sold out.  Darn!  The sunglasses are Ray-Ban.  Nevertheless, you can get her look at Asos for considerably less - I found these beautiful alternatives.  And, you can take 20% off of your entire purchase with coupon code DEALMOONUS.

Only $37.94 before coupon - Click here to purchase!

$34.49 - Click here to purchase!

A version with sleeves for $46.56 - Click here to purchase!

Sublime Look for Less: Joie Felix Silk Top

The Felix Scalloped Silk Tank by Joie originally retailed for $208

I found a pretty spot-on facsimile at Old Navy.  It's $9.00 and you can get it HERE.  Granted, it's polyester and the print is slightly different, but this is a great way to rock casual style for ladies with Cristalle tastes....and a Natty Light budget.

Old Navy is also offering 15% off until 9/23/12 with coupon code ONEXTRA15.

Piperlime 20% Off Coupon!!! Expires October 1, 2012

My darlings, I received a 20% off Piperlime coupon* in the mail and I'm not going to use it.  I've been shopping a LOT lately and I am BROKE!   Sometimes, it's better to share.  The coupon code is:

TYK6CXPDSRJR

This is a one-time use only code, so if you are the first to get to it, please comment and let us know that you came, you saw, you conquered.  Do let us know what you bought - I'd love to know!  And, here are a few of my picks to inspire you:

Raspberry T-Strap Pumps, $85

Vegan Leather Pants, $59

Spider Cuff, $22

Cozy Driftwood Pullover, $98

Mod Emerald Coat, $98

Yummy MBMJ Cosmetic Bag, $68

Gold Star Studs, $35

Ladylike Motorcycle Boots, $69

Feel the Piece Cashmere Sweater, $154

**Piperlime 20% off Coupon Fine Print: Valid September 13, 2012 to October 1, 2012 in the US only. Cannot be used on final sale items or Frye, Hunter, Rag & Bone, Elizabeth and James, Stuart Weitzman, Minnetonka Moccasin, FitFlop, KORS Michael Kors.

J. Crew Fall 2012 Wishlist

 

Tippi Sweater in Swiss Dot, $138

Bow Collar Necklace, $148

Excursion Quilted Vest in Herringbone, $138

Collection No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Floral Brocade, $119.99

No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool, Crimson Maple, $98

Lady Jacket in Double-Serge Wool, Spicy Gold, $258

Tipped Merino Cardigan, Brick Sand, $59.99

Perfect Shirt in Buffalo Check, Buffalo Red, $88

Sublime Fashion: Jennifer Hudson's White Leather Sequin Parker Dress on Smash

Jennifer Hudson was recently photographed on the set of Smash looking absolutely smashing (sorry, couldn't resist!) in a white sequin dress.  She threw on a hot pink bathrobe and pink slippers to stay cozy between takes. She is rocking that bathrobe!

 

Love her dress?  It's by one of my favorite designers, Parker, and it is available here and here and  here (on sale)!  This is an amazing dress - those sequins are actually leather paillettes and the back is super sexy. Rihanna also wore this dress to her own birthday party.

Sublime Look for Less: Leann Rimes Purple Suede Lanvin Miss Sartorial Tote

Normally I don't fuss over Leann Rimes' clothing, but I must make a one time exception for this glorious purple suede tote bag!  A little bit of research revealed this bag to be the Miss Sartorial Suede Tote by Lanvin. 

 

Unfortunately, (or fortunately, as far as my wallet is concerned), this tote which originally retailed at $1390 is completely sold out.  I found a similar bag that's 100% leather and only $95.  Check it out here!  Purple not your thing?  It also comes in many other yummy colors.  And you can also get 15% off your order by using coupon code BTR1 until September 3rd.

Desiring something a bit more luxe?  Lanvin makes a similar aubergine tote here, and Balenciaga has a scrumptious purple fall velo tote.