Lily Allen for Chanel

Lily Allen has been signed on as the face for Chanel's new line Coco Cocoon. The handbag line was conceptualized to be a combination of sportwear and luxury. The black and white photos were shot by Karl Lagerfeld himself. I love the rocker-chic edge of the photos and can't wait to see the entire collection. Ads will appear in magazines starting October 3rd.

Gilt Groupe Launches Gilt Fuse

There's not much that makes me happier than a good sale. Even when I'm broke, I find myself virtual shopping online looking for great deals. One of my favorite sites, which I blog about constantly, is Gilt.com. Gilt is one of many sample sale sites, but in my opinion is far and away the best. Although I have made quite a few purchases on the site, I often find myself clicking through photos of discounted merchandise wishing that I could buy more. I mean, the discounts are great, but in my world, at least, 65% off of $1500 is still way out of my price range. There are lower prices lines featured on the site, like Ali Ro, Edun, and DVF that I can sometimes afford, but there's tons of stuff that I can't.

I'm not alone in this unfortunate situation. Of Gilt Groupe's 1.2 million members, 250,000 log on twice a week and don't buy anything. More than half of Gilt's members are, like me, in their 20's and just can't afford to purchase higher priced items (even those on super sale).

In order to reach this demographic, next month, Gilt Groupe will launch Gilt Fuse which will feature lower priced items from brands like Generra, Diesel, and Laundry. While Gilt.com is already popular, this new site is sure to be a crowd pleaser. I personally can't wait to check it out!

To read more about Gilt Fuse, check out the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/23/fashion/23ROW.html?scp=1&sq=Gilt%20Fuse&st=cse

Happy Shopping!

Stella McCartney Gets Animated This Fall

How cute is this? I such a fan of Stella McCartney and this ad campaign is so cute and original. Not to mention, Bambi is one of my absolute favorite old-school childhood movies. Click here to view the entire ad image: http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/090720-fashion-fawn.aspx.

Brian Reyes at Gilt Groupe!

On Monday, July 20th, Gilt Groupe will be selling, for the first time, Brian Reyes merchandise.

Brian Reyes, who began his self titled label in 2006, has quickly become one of fashion's most promising designers. His sophisticated, breezy collections have already garnered the attention of editors, stylists, and celebrities, landing the designer credit in major publications like Vogue and Elle. Regular fans of the line include starlets like Rachel Bilson, Jennifer Garner, Kate Hudson and Leighton Meester.

For those unfamiliar, Gilt Groupe is a website that holds weekly sample sales of some of the best, and most exciting designers. Product is sold for up to 70% off, and the selection is always amazing. Gilt Groupe is by invitation only, so if you're not currently a member, you can sign up using this personal invitation link: http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/lbms. Adding even more excitement to this sale, I've gotten an exclusive preview from the Brian Reyes sales team on some of the pieces that will be available for purchase on Monday. Check out the looks below:

Rachel Roy at Macy's

Fashion designer Rachel Roy will soon be joining the ranks of Proenza Schouler, Matthew Williamson, and Jimmy Choo as the latest designer produce a more moderately priced fashion line. Starting this August, the Rachel collection by Rachel Roy will be available in Macy's stores nationwide. Rachel Roy, who started her label in 2004 is a favorite of fashion critics and celebrities alike. Some of her more notable fans include Ivanka Trump, Lindsay Price and Oprah Winfrey. In contrast to her higher priced line, the Rachel collection will be geared toward the younger, hipper client. The collection, will range in price from $40 to $299 and will feature sportswear, footwear, and accessories. For more information on the designer, visit rachelroy.com.