Fall Must Haves

So I know that this is long overdue, but:

Since I do well in list form (and so you can get a taste of my artfully mashed up-in my opinion-handwriting), they are:


Inspiration: Ashley Olsen
What: Black bandage skirt

I hear they use Wolford Body suits and just turn them into makeshift Bandage skirts, which is pretty cool. There are however, cheaper versions out there, like these at Target:


At $12.99, it's more than a steal, it's essential!

Inspiration: from Chictopia's style files.
What: Loose, menswear pants

I love how these pants are loose and have a relaxed fit, but are still feminine. The cuff at the ankle keeps them reigned in, and the heels keep her long and lean. Another good option are these from Forever 21:


Capri Trouser Pant, $24.80

Inspiration: Diane Kruger
What: Oxford Lace-up Bootie

I've been wanting a pair of lace-up oxfords for a while now, and even more now that I'm seeing them everywhere. This is great news, since many different options at different price points are available. These from Payless, for a cool $24.99, should satisfy me:




Inspiration: Kate Bosworth
What: Sleeveless Ruffle Blouse


I've been on the hunt for the perfect ruffle blouse, and I have pretty stringent expectations: Sleeveless, just the right amount of ruffles, and loose enough to tuck into high waisted skirts or pants. And I may have found it! This BCBG blouse, found at Nordstrom, is fairly reasonable in price ($146) and is classic enough to have staying power.

And the Online Shopping Continues!

I love discovering the new up and comers as far as websites, and not just for clothes. Current obsessions of the non-apparel (well, for the most part) variety include ReForm School for everything from posters to beauty products, and Married To The Sea: "The Champagne of Comics" for my daily dose of funny.

But back to the clothes! Or, to get more specific, the handbags. I tend to follow the school of thought that it doesn't have to be a big name designer to be crafted well and to look beautiful. And besides, there's something so cool about carrying an emerging designer's work on your shoulder. In that vein, ideeli will become your perfect fix. An online shopping community, it offers authentic luxury goods up to 90% off, and giveaways every week. Membership is free, and, like the other sites I've mentioned in the previous post, you'll be notified when an item you like goes on sale. My favorite handbag at the moment:


Gorgeous craftsmanship, and stunning detail. And at 51% off the original price, what's not to love?

But handbags aren't the only delight you'll find at ideeli. Marked-down accessories share the shelf with the bags, and they do not disappoint. Case in point:


This needs no words other than, "I die, I die."

ideeli has been incredibly generous in offering a private URL code for Glam-Bam readers, and the invitation code is "glambam". You are a click away from luxury heaven! Happy Shopping!

The New Way To Shop

I'm sure many of you are more than acquainted with online shopping. There's just something kind of amazing (in the simplest of ways of course) about shopping for shoes in your jammies. This said, it's hard to find good sites that have more than one brand of apparel, shoes, accessories, et cetera. It's even harder to find sites that have all of these items discounted. Of course, there are the online sample sales of the world, Gilt Groupe and Haute Look to name two. (And I must add, they are quite fantastic.) But, they're not personalized to you. Yes, they alert you when things are going on sale, but who knows if it's in your size or even if you care about the designer that's featured?

That's where Shop It To Me comes in. Not only does the site offer an extensive list of designer apparel and accessories to choose from, but, it's catered to you! Simply register (for free) and enter in your size measurements, and a minimum of five designer labels you'd like to be notified of when they go on sale, and you're set. You'll then get emails alerting you of when your chosen items are on sale!

My current designer picks (just a few of the 537 offered at Shop It To Me!)