How Cute Are These Halloween Costumes?

Halloween is just two weeks away! I haven’t the slightest idea what I am going to dress up as, but I did begin browsing this morning.

It turns out out “oohing and “ahhing” at little kids’ Halloween costumes is much more fun. I can’t wait to see pictures of the little ones in my family, especially the one-year-old.

Fashion’s Night Out Sweepstakes Prizes Announced

New York City has just gotten more fabulous. We are drooling over the prizes that will be given out during Fashion’s Night Out, which is just 2 days away!

Our hearts are racing and palms are sweating because we’re dreaming about being the recipient of such great prizes. Oh, don’t worry, you’ll feel the same way! We highlighted some of our favorites.

On September 10, stop at almost any participating location for the chance to enter the SHOP FOR GOOD in-store sweepstakes and to win one of the fabulous prizes. Simply fill out an entry card at almost any Fashion’s Night Out location. You can enter once per location*, so be sure to visit as many locations as possible on September 10.

Prizes include:
• Portfolio of Alexander Wang T-shirts
• Signed Collector’s Edition of American Fashion
• Signed copy of American Fashion
• Signed copy of American Fashion Accessories
• Signed copy of American Fashion Cookbook
• Asprey Portobello handbag
• One hot cream manicure per month for 12 months at Bliss World
• $100 gift card for any service at Blow, New York Blow Bar
• Makeover with Bobbi Brown on the Today show
• Bumble and bumble Fashion Week VIP pass, cut and color, a ticket to the Ohne Titel show, and a look from the Spring 2010 fashion show
• $500 Calvin Klein Collection gift card
• Carolina Herrera wedding gown and veil with personal fitting
• Crystal stiletto autographed by Christian Louboutin
• D. Porthault’s pink heart towel set
• Private training session and fitness consultation with David Kirsch
• Private shopping experience at David Yurman for you and five friends
• Dempsey & Carroll personalized stationery
• Two tickets to the Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2010 fashion show
• Private session at Erika Bloom Pilates Plus
• Equifit assessment at Equinox
• Two antique polychromed paper embossed portraits by Berlingske Bogtrykkeri from Evergreen Antiques
• Gift card for $750 at Giuseppe Zanotti Design and autographed shoe
• Guerlain spa package
• $250 J. Crew gift certificate
• Two tickets to the Jason Wu Fall 2010 fashion show
• Jason Wu “Mommy and Me” package with limited-edition doll
• Shoes signed by Jimmy Choo founder Tamara Mellon
• Decoupage floral wall hanging by John Derian
• Eco-friendly wardrobe and lunch with designer John Patrick of ORGANIC
• Cotton voile quilt and matching shams by John Robshaw
• Nutritional consultation at Joy Bauer Nutrition
• Judith Ripka Lola ring
• 10 Lancôme products selected by Daria Werbowy and two spa services at the Lancôme Boutique
• $250 Madewell gift certificate
• Two-night stay at the Hotel Roger Williams and two tickets to Mamma Mia!
• Two-night stay at the Soho Grand and two tickets to Mamma Mia!
• Spa treatment at the Mandarin Oriental
• Private shopping experience for two at Manolo Blahnik
• Two tickets to the New York City premiere and party for Nine and a Marchesa gown
• Blend a custom Memoire Liquide perfume at Bloomingdale’s
• Two tickets to the Michael Kors Fall 2010 fashion show
• Surf/yoga clinic at Montauk’s Liquid Surf & Yoga Camp
• $250 Movado gift certificate
• Narciso Rodriguez coat
• Two tickets to the Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2010 fashion show
• Natura Bissé Diamond Experience Facial at Bergdorf Goodman
• Haircut with Oscar Blandi and color with Kyle White
• Attend a Vogue/Patrick Demarchelier fashion shoot
• Peninsula Spa by ESPA package
• Dinner for two at Philippe with Al Harrington of the New York Knicks
• Prescriptives custom-blend makeup package
• Proenza Schouler coat
• Two tickets to the Proenza Schouler Fall 2010 fashion show
• Pedicure party for four at Rescue Beauty Lounge
• Hair color with Rita Hazan
• Royal Copenhagen Blue Mega tea set
• Haircut with Sally Hershberger
• Six eyebrow shaping sessions at Sania’s Brow Bar
• Choose an item from model Sasha Pivovarova’s closet
• Sephora gift basket of #1 best sellers
• Weekend bag, travel clutch and passport cover by Smythson
• $500 gift card to Spa Chakra on Fifth
• Basket of Space NK’s best sellers
• Private breakfast at Tiffany & Co. for you and five friends
• $1000 shopping spree at Topshop with a Vogue fashion editor
• Limited edition pillow designed by Vivienne Westwood
• William Yeoward crystal vase
• $800 shopping spree at Yigal Azrouël

*All participating locations that confirmed participation by the deadline will receive the sweepstakes materials.

Watch the PSA for Fashion’s Night Out in the post, “Fashion’s Night Out Just A Few Weeks Away.”

And it’s not too late to get your Fashion’s Night Out tee. Jessica Biel was recently spotted in hers!

Fashion’s Night Out Just A Few Weeks Away

Fashion’s Night Out’s PSA is now available to view! The September 10th global shopping event is just a few weeks away.

In the PSA, each star was asked to wear a Fashion’s Night Out tee. The tee is available at select retailers, with proceeds going to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

In the United States, American Vogue has joined with NYC & Company, the City of New York, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to enliven again the consumer spirit that churns the economy and boosts the local industry of America’s fashion capital, New York City. Next only to finance, fashion is the second-largest sector of industry in New York City—the headquarters of more than 800 fashion companies employing 175,000 people and generating $10 billion in total wages. At City Hall’s May 20 press conference to announce Fashion’s Night Out, Vera Wang said, “To put it bluntly, if people don’t shop, people lose their jobs.”

For more information on the global fashion event, click here.

Spend Some & Save Some at ShopBop

ShopBop is offering all of us an opportunity to spend some and save some. Purchases made today and tomorrow will earn a gift card that can be redeemed in September. We love spaving!

We collected our favorite swoon-worthy items from ShopBop below.

Save 20% at Juicy Couture with Student ID

From now until September 8th, save 20% on any purchase at your nearest Juicy Couture store. All, you have to do is show your student ID.

With that discount, you can pick up some great items. Juicy Couture sure knows how to beat those back-to-school blues!

Hope Printed Shift Dress

Knit Poncho Cardigan

Favorite Items from Kate Spade Clothing Collection

Yesterday, we wrote about the debut of Kate Spade’s Clothing Collection. Of course, we immediately logged onto the website this morning!

And we loved everything! But our favorite is the Madeleine Mona Coat.

This gorgeous swing coat is made from Italian tweed. We love the removable collar that doubles as a stole. It’s the perfect coat to take you into the cool fall months.

Madeleine Mona Coat With Bow

And a few more of our favorites:

Bisous Lace Gail Dress

Madeleine Dot Balloon Sleeve Bow Blouse

Bisous Glitter Tweed Julie Skirt

PS – Receive 15% off your purchase when you sign up for Kate Spade updates. This is an added bonus to the free shipping that is always offered when shopping online.

Kate Spade Unveils Debut Clothing Collection

Kate Spade recently updated their website from a very neutral green & white to bright orange. We love the change. It’s very fresh and welcoming.

The new website is also a perfect backdrop for the debut of Kate Spade’s Fall 2009 Clothing Collection. Starting tomorrow, the website and select stores will be carrying the super cute pieces. We love the quirky and fun styling. For a sneak peek, check out the images below!

Also, receive 15% off your purchase when you sign up for Kate Spade updates. This is an added bonus to the free shipping that is always offered when shopping online.

PS- Don’t forget to follow Kate Spade on Twitter and check out their Facebook page!

Jimmy Choo & Hunter Collaboration

This Fall, Jimmy Choo & Hunter have partnered up to create a pair of super stylish Wellington Boots. The wellies retail for 395.00 and will be sold through Jimmy Choo’s website as well as other luxury retailers.

To pre-order a pair, click the pictures below. You can get your pair of Jimmy Choo Wellington boots at Nordstrom or Saks Fifth Avenue!

Inspired by stylish festival goers these limited edition boots bring together the style and sophistication of Jimmy Choo with the durability and tradition of Hunter.

The legendary Hunter silhouette has been embossed with signature Jimmy Choo crocodile print. The leopard print lining, gold buckle hardware and metal rivets provide a contrast against the black glossy rubber of the boot. Presented in the original black Hunter box lined with leopard print, the boots have a unique identification plate, uniting the logos of these two iconic British brands.

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