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Buzzworthy Deals From Gap, UNIQLO, Abaete, And More!

Lisanne Silverman on Mar 10, 2009 11:26 AM PDT

The Gap Friends and Family sale runs March 12 - 15. Print out the coupon and save 30% on your purchase from Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic stores and outlets! Need more incentive? 5% of the amount you spend will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Shop the Oak warehouse sale for 75% off goodies from Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, United Bamboo, and more...

Starting today select UNIQLO denim is two for $49.99. Find your nearest store here.

From now through March 12 take 20% off full-priced tops at Shopbop with code WELOVETOPS.

How about a stimulus package.. for your feet! Hayden-Harnett spring shoes are buy one pair, get another pair half off, now through March 15. Enter code SHOE ME at checkout!

Shop the Abaete sample sale and find a great selection of sexy, sophisticated cocktail dresses, easy to wear sundresses, cool fall sweaters and jackets, and bright 40's inspired swim from our Fall 2008, Holiday 2008 and Resort 2009 lines, at up to 80% off retail.

Thursday, March 19th 2009, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, March 20th 2009, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 21st 2009, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

560 Broadway, Suite 509 (on the corner of Prince Street)
New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-4755

Take the 6 train to Spring Street station, the R/W to Prince Street station,
or the the B/D/F/V to Braodway-Lafayette Street station.

Cash/MC/VISA/AMEX - No Checks

*all styles 60% to 80% off retail prices
*sexy and sophisticated silk cocktail dresses once $475.00 are now $190.00
*great easy to wear day dresses now $115.00 to 160.00
* cool fall sweaters and jackets once $595 now $230
* bright 40's inspired swim once $365 now $145

Tags : shopbop , shoes , old navy , oak nyc , abaete

Get The Beautiful, Bare-Faced Abaete Makeup Look

Sabrina Newman on Mar 8, 2009 5:24 AM PDT

I love going backstage before fashion shows to talk to hair stylists and makeup artists about the beauty looks they will be creating and to watch it all come together. For the Abaete Fall 2009 presentation, Beauty.com makeup artist Tina Turnbow created a very minimal, no-makeup look that had an old world masculinity meets modern day femme feel to it. The models' complexions were polished and bare with little makeup, a glossy eyelid, washed out brows, and a pale lip. I got the chance to chat with Tina, who used Tarte cosmetics, before the show to get the scoop on exactly how to re-create this soft and subtle look.

Read on for a step by step guide!

Tags : tina turnbow , tarte , new york fashion week , fashion week , abaete

Get Blushing In A Red, Pink Or Coral Dress This Valentine's Day!

Anna Yu on Feb 9, 2009 7:25 AM PST

I've found out that there's tons to prepare for if you're celebrating Valentine's Day with your sweetheart. From reserving a table at the most romantic restaurant in town well in advance to finding that perfect gift, there's a lot of stress leading up to the big day. Why not let us make your life a little easier in the wardrobe department? If you're still looking for that sexy Valentine's Day date dress, read on. One of my favorite fashion quotes comes from famed designer, Bill Blass: "When in doubt, wear red." While a bold bright red may not be right for everyone's style, I've found a wide selection in reds, pinks, and corals. Don't worry, these dresses can be worn again and again (no heart prints in sight!) without anyone wondering why you're in a Valentine's Day getup in June. Then again, I can't vouch for your Christmas sweaters or St. Patrick's Day all-green outfits. A red and white striped nautical-inspired dress is great for a casual date. Coral is one of those totally underrated colors that looks good on most skin tones. Take a look at a one-shoulder ruffle dress by Tibi for a stunning example. For more dresses in rosy colors, click the slideshow!

Tags : valentine's day , tibi , strapless , ruffle , abaete

New York Fashion Week Trend Report: Acid Brights

Lisanne Silverman on Sep 16, 2008 4:21 PM PDT

Flashing lights aren't just for the cameras, and this season was all about the candid look of acid brights- those neon tones that, when done right, transcend the dreaded day-glo look and become patches of pure spontaneity. Alexander Wang, taking a break from the blacks and greys that defined his Fall 2008 collection, opted for punchy pinks and oranges for Spring 2009, sometimes in the same outfit. Matthew Williamson paired bright jackets and pants with even brighter heels, Tadashi Shoji squeezed lime green over skirts and anoraks, and Chris Benz played up sheer neutrals with shades of yellow ranging from canary to fluorescent. If you're still not seeing neon, opt for a more subtle splash- a neon bandeau peeking out from a black or tan tank, a brighter-than-usual sandal, or for the truly faint of heart- neon nail polish. As for stares you'll get-- we're pretty sure they're looks of envy. Check out the slideshow for some of the brightest looks from New York Fashion Week.

Tags : womens , tops , tadashi , spring , abaete

New York Fashion Week Runway: Abaete Blends Good Girl With Bad

Sabrina Newman on Sep 7, 2008 12:19 PM PDT

For the Abaete Spring 2009 collection designer Laura Poretzky really went for the wow factor giving her signature flirty-femme styles an edgy twist. While most designers look to the outside for inspiration, Laura looked inside, literally, incorporating details on the outside of a garment that usually remain hidden on the inside: boning, exposed casing, lingerie, girdles, and netting. She also examined the classic dichotomy of good girl versus bad, merging these opposing forces fabulously by giving classic feminine elements such as bows, full skirts, airy fabrics, and romantic colors a dose of naughty with corseting, boning, bondage tight jersey, peek-a-boo underpinnings, and vampy lace-up heels (part of the Abaete for Payless shoe line). The color palette was also especially beautiful with vibrant shades of tangerine and electric- blue influenced by the spirit of summers spent in the south of France - dominating throughout. As Laura put it, "the Abaete girl this season is daring, confident, and ambitious." See the SLIDESHOW of runway looks! Then check out the Hive for our members' favorite Abaete looks!

Tags : spring , runway , nyfw , ny fashion week , abaete

New York Fashion Week Poll: Which Day 2 Collection Has You ...

Greta on Sep 6, 2008 6:22 AM PDT

Okay Day 1 was superfun, but Day 2 is looking even superfunner, packed with big name and up-and-coming designers. Which of these four runways are you most excited to see? The turn of the century meets street look of Karen Walker? The classic, well-priced, "quiet revolution" of Abaete? The grunge meets sexy style of Alexander Wang? Or the inspirations behind Ruffian's Spring collection? Click READ MORE and VOTE NOW!

Tags : trends , spring 2009 , spring , ruffian , abaete