Weekly Sale Update

Sunday update!  It's still pretty snowy out there, but if you can make it out, you can still find some great sales.  Here's an update for you...

Here is the Cosmetic Market's original coupon...

  

Two Elle's men's and women's sale is still going on and so is their Chuck's contest.  Tell them where your Chuck's have taken you (and include a photo) and register yourself for prizes!  There will be a grand prize and the bigger the pool of applicants, the bigger the prize, so take your pics and get those stories in.  Email your entries (stories & photos) to info@twoelle.com. Definitely check out their blog. There are some cool stories already posted.

Nashville Clothing Company's SNOW SALE has been extended to SUNDAY.  Both stores are open, which means you can take advantage of 40-70% off everything in the store. 

Clothing Exchange - We had lots of fun having the Clothing Xchange as our Stella Spotlight store this month.  This is the last weekend for our Special Deal, so be sure to stop by and mention Stella or Stella Shops to receive 25% off your purchase.

We'll keep you posted today as we hear of more sales.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter at Stella_Shops to get daily sale information and other fun fashion news.

How to wear sequins everyday

I don't remember where my love for all things shiny began but it seems like I have always, always been drawn like a tractor beam to rhinestones, glitter, metallic fabrics, and sequins.  I heart sequins so much I literally want to wear them everyday.  And now I can!  It took some trial and error (there are photos, you will not be seeing them) to discover a gentle mix of dazzling and dull.

If you haven't noticed designers are loving sequins too this season.  We have seen Marc Jacobs, Thakoon, and Phillip Lim glistening down the runways.

Check how gracefully these outfits shine with just the right amount of sparkle.

The key is mixing sequins with muted fabrics and tones.  If you are wearing a sequin top, pair it with a pair of ripped jeans, or some khaki shorts.  Let the sequins be the star of the ensemble.  If an entire sequin top or jacket is too much for you, then try an accessory like a belt or a hat.

Here are a few outfits I put together as everyday sequin wear.

(I think l will call this look Pink Steel)

1.  Blue Sequin dress, Velvet (from UAL); Wool Jacket, Vintage; Boots, Vintage.

2.  Pink Sequin Shirt, Vintage (from Closet Case Vintage); Shorts, Johnson (from UAL); Shoes, Red Herring; Clutch, Vintage

3.  Sequin Jacket, Vintage (from Diamond Star Halo); Hoodie, Mossimo; Tank Top, Twenty8Twelve; Jeans, Citizens of Humanity; Shoes, Converse

4.  Sequin Vest, Kai kaur rai ; T-Shirt, All Saints; Pants, Dyed by Mizzie; Shoes, Harajuku Lovers

Screen Actors Guild Awards 2010 Top 5 Dresses

We showed you ours now you show us yours.

Post your favorite dresses in the comments below.

Stella Loves - Alchemy of Sol Bar Soap

Oprah has her favorite things and so do we!  Every other week,  Mizzie and I will feature products we love and want you to know more about.  We hope you try them out for yourself and let us know what you think.

I have a little obsession going on with this week's product, which is why it's our first "Stella Loves" post.  For a long time, bar soap got a bad rap, and deservedly so.  Most mass-market soaps are too heavily scented and leave a gross, filmy residue on your skin that actually makes you feel less clean.  Lush bar soap changed my mind nearly ten years ago.  Their soaps did all the things my shower gels were doing, but they were natural, long lasting and their scents had depth to them but weren't overpowering (which is funny considering if you've ever been in or near a Lush store, you can literally smell the store from at least a block away.)  But without a store close to where I lived, it meant any time I (or my friends) traveled to a city with a Lush, copious amounts of soap had to be purchased.  I thought surely I could find something just as good that was more accessible to me.

This led me to the Green Wagon and a bar of Alchemy of Sol Calendula Tea Tree soap.  Alchemy of Sol is based locally in Smyrna, Tenn. and they source many of their ingredients from local farmers and producers.  You can read all about their soap making process and philosophy on their website.  

I have sensitive skin, so I usually don't use bar soap on my face, but I thought I would give this a try since Tea Tree Oil is good for your skin and Calendula has an anti-inflammatory property.  Amazing!  My occasional red splotches and stray breakouts are practically non-existent when I use this soap.  It has quickly made it into my regular rotation of morning cleansers.

Another must have is the Buttermilk Honey Almond.  This soap smells amazing, is moisturizing and feels like you're wrapping yourself in a nice, warm, almond blanket.  Yum.

The Renaissance Rosewood with Lavender & Oats is also moisturizing and the hint of lavender makes this a nice, relaxing soap for the end of the day.

And if spicy is your thing, definitely go for Rococo.  Its smells exactly like my old (and discontinued) Lush favorite, "Bob."  It's a spicy/sweet mixture of clove, cinnamon, patchouli and citrus.  It's the perfect soap to warm you up on a cold winter day.

If you live in Nashville, you can find Alchemy of Sol soap at both Green Wagon locations, The Turnip Truck, Produce Place and Whole Foods Body.  If you're outside Nashville, you can order directly from Alchemy of Sol's website, www.alchemyofsol.com.

We can't wait to hear which bars end up being your favorites!

*All photos from Alchemy of Sol.

Naked Without Us Event Tonight

Naked Without Us is a diligent brand that is a well recognized force for empowering Nashville socially, culturally and economically through events such as fashion shows,festivals, and other events.  Tonight's Road to Naked Without Us, is the first of three events leading up to the Naked Without Us Fashion & Rock Festival in April. 

Who: Jypsi 

When: Tonight Friday, Jan 22nd

Where: 12th & Porter

Weekly Sale Update

If you're in Nashville and on our email list, you probably have a sale email sitting in your Inbox right now.  If you're not on our email list yet, sign up!  There are some amazing sales going on now through the end of the month.  Here's a quick recap of the fantastic deals happening this weekend...

 

Diamond Star Halo Vintage - Through the end of January, everything - including fur coats and suede accessories - will be 50% off at the vintage boot at GAS LAMP ANTIQUE MALL.

Nashville Clothing Company's annual shoe sale is still in full swing with select styles on sale from 20-60% off.  Bring your reusable NCC tote with you when you shop and receive 20% off your purchase of regular priced items through the end of January.

 

Two Elle's men's and women's sale is going on now, but more importantly, have you sent in your entry for their Chuck's contest?  Tell them where your Chuck's have taken you (and include a photo) and register yourself for prizes!  There will be a grand prize and the bigger the pool of applicants, the bigger the prize, so take your pics and get those stories in.  Email your entries (stories & photos) to info@twoelle.com.

Venus and Mars Vintage's awesome winter sale is on through the end of the month.  Many items are 50% off, there is $10 rack and with the exception of a few items, everything else is 20% off.

We're closing in on the last week of our Stella Spotlight special deal with the Clothing Xchange.  Mention Stella or Stella Shops at check out and receive 25% off your purchase.  They have a fresh batch of Tennessee Soy candles and room sprays this week and next week they'll have soaps and body sprays in stock.  Clothing Xchange is also still collecting money for earthquake victims in Haiti, so take that money you saved with your Stella discount and drop it in the Haiti donation box. 

 

As we hear of other sales, we'll update this post, so check back or be sure to follow us on Twitter at Stella_Shops.

Have a great weekend and happy shopping!

 

SALE UPDATE:

Shoe & accessories store, Monkee's, in the Hill Center has select items at 50% off this weekend.

And an extra deal for you from Cosmetic Market...

 

Help Haiti

If you are wondering how you can help here are two organizations that are very well connected in Haiti and do amazing work all over the world.  I (Mizzie) have personally worked with charity:water and have spoken with the founder many times.  He is and charity:water is legit to the core. Please give generously.

If you live in the UK give here.

If you live in the US give here.

charity:water

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Top 5 Dresses from the Golden Globes 2010

Meryl Streep, Josh Brolin, Gerard Butler, Amy Pohler, and Olivia Wilde will be among the celebrities donating their outfits worn at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night, January 17, 2010. Artists for Peace and Justice will auction them off to the public and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to help the people of Haiti in this incredible time of need.

The auction will start early next week through eBay—check back here for frequent updates.

Update January 19th

Upon hearing about the auction other celebrities have come forward to pledge their support and donate. We are busy gathering the details so check back soon and follow us on Twitter for the latest updates.

Mizzie's photos courtesy of www.justjared.com

Carla's photos courtesy of www.style.com

Mizzie Modifies: DIY Fashion - Oversized Business Blouse, Nip/Tuck

Once upon a time when I was forced to remodel my house by a pesky little pipe that burst in an upstairs bathroom I had a small mental break down.  In the middle of that break down I had the brilliant idea that I would be become a vintage clothes sellar on ebay.  I marched myself down to the local thrift store, picked out a few vintagy things and I even took photos of my self styled in the newly purchased old items.  Before I could upload them on ebay my mental break down passed and I got wrapped up in finishing my house and realized it  was not my destiny to run the next wickedly cool ebay vintage store.  Those poor rescued items sat in a shopping bag in my closet for about 2 years and now I am modifying one of them to justify purchasing them and bring some closure to the never realized ebay store dream. 

Today's modify is the nip and tuck of an oversized rayon 80's business blouse.

Step One: I used a blouse I found at a thrift store for this one, but you could use something you already own that you don't like the shape of or have inherited but it's too big.

Step Two: You need a body form or another person to help you tuck and pin the garment where you want it smaller.  I pinned this one using a body form.  Another option is to take the blouse to your local seamstress and explain to her what you would like done. 

Step Three:  Sew the pleats.  I used a sewing machine.  I don't recommend hand stitching as it would take awhile and who has that kind of time? Right?

Step Four: Pair your new shirt with some Vivienne Westwoodesque trousers, or the real deal if you have them.  These are some trousers I bought at the same thrift store and then tapered the leg.  

Pink Blouse: Thrift store, Gold Necklace: Closet Case Vintage, Plaid Pants: Thrift Store. Gold Heels: Nine West

Happy modifying!  And please send me photos of your finished projects. I would love to see your handy work.

Shop-O-Rama - Stella's Weekend Sale Update

Winter sales are in full swing, so this is the best time to get yourselves out to your favorite stores and snap up some fantastic bargains.  Mizzie hit Diamond Star Halo Vintage's shop at the Gas Lamp Antique Mall this week and came home with some amazing pieces at amazing prices.  Here's a look at what she found and what she brought home. 

Diamond Star Halo Vintage - Through the end of January, everything - including fur coats & suede accessories - in the vintage booth at GAS LAMP ANTIQUE MALL will be 50% off.

These items were there when I shopped this sale on Tuesday and OMG they are so lovely & would be mine if they were my size.

Will someone please buy these gorgeous Escada shoes?

I think they will fit a size 6 or a 7.

Beautiful coat.  Need I say more.

Check these out.  So 'Bang on Trend.'  Size 7

I skipped away with this sequin top, look for it in a future trend post,

this amazing dress,

these sexy suede shoes,

 

and this hat.  Thanks Libby! 

Here's a list of a few other fantastic sales for you this weekend.

This is week #2 for The Cotton Mill's yellow tag sale and this week they added denim!  Over the years, I've purchased several pairs of Paige and Seven for all Mankind jeans here, and I've gotten all of them for under $100 by shopping their denim sales.  If you've been toying with the idea of getting a new pair of jeans this winter, The Cotton Mill should be your first stop.

This weekend is all about hair at the Cosmetic Market.  Click the link to the see the special deals on Moroccan Oil, Phyto and Frederic Fekkai products.  They also have the new Alice in Wonderland collection from OPI.  One word...GLITTER!  I'm wishing I would've had "Mad as a Hatter" for New Year's Eve. 

Emmaline's winter sale, with markdowns up to 75%, is going on now.  Stop by Saturday from 3pm-6pm for the Robin Haley Jewelry Trunk Show.

Gin-O Boutique will host artist, CM O'Neal on Saturday from 12pm-5pm.  All clothing is 10% off Saturday and Sunday. 

Happy Birthday Green Wagon!!  Our favorite Earth friendly store turns one tomorrow.  Stop by the Sylvan Park store for special deals, door prizes and birthday cake! 

Nashville Clothing Company's annual shoe sale is still in full swing with select styles on sale from 20-60% off.  Bring your reusable NCC tote with you when you shop and receive 20% off your purchase of regular priced items through the end of January.  And if you have shoes you would like to donate to the people of Haiti, both Nashville Clothing locations will be drop off centers for Soles4Souls this weekend. 

You can still get some of the cutest holiday decorations in town for 50% off at Nest Interiors.  I secretly...well, it's really not a secret...wish my house looked like this store.  There's so much cool stuff here. 

Two Elle has quite the sale right now on both men's and women's clothes.  Have you heard about their Chuck's contest?  Be one of the first 20 people to tell them where your Chuck's have taken you and receive a $10 gift card.  There will be a grand prize and the bigger the pool of applicants, the bigger the prize, so start taking pics and get those stories in!  Stories and photos can be emailed to info@twoelle.com. 

UAL jewelry is still marked down to 50% off and be sure to check out their new selection of LnA tees, tanks and dresses.  These are the best layering pieces and prices start at $9.99!  


And last, but certainly not least, head in to our January Spotlight store, the Clothing Xchange, mention Stella or Stella Shops and receive 25% off your purchase!

Whew!  You've got a lot of options this weekend.  Even with all that is going on in Nashville, it's hard not to think about what's going on in Haiti right now.  If you haven't already, we hope you'll consider donating some of the money you've saved from the sales you've shopped to one of the many disaster relief organizations providing much needed assistance there.  And if you're not quite sure where to donate, stay tuned.  We'll have more information for you in the next few days.

Have a great weekend!

 

Here's a few new sales to add to your list this weekend:

Posh's annual Pre-Inventory Blow Out sale starts today and runs through January 31 at the Hillsboro Village and Hill Center stores.

Venus and Mars on Belmont has some great items at 50% off and a $10 rack with lots of goodies.  With the exception of a few items, everything else is 20% off.

Haiti Donation Update: 

When you're shopping the Clothing Xchange this weekend, drop a few extra bucks into the donation box to help the earthquake victims.  The store has partnered with The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, who is currently taking donations, and all proceeds will go straight to aid those in Haiti. 

Sales a Plenty

Still have some holiday moola burning a hole in your pocket?  I know it's cold out there, but bundle up buttercups.  There are some fantastic sales this weekend!  Let's just jump right in...



Yellow Tag Sale - Cotton Mill Collection & Cotton Mill Lifestyle - This sale is too good to be true.  Click the link and see the CRAZY prices on leading designer brands like Diane Von Furstenberg, See by Chloe, Nanette Lapore, Trina Turk and lots more.  This sale is kind of bananas.  Last year, I got a silk DVF dress, that I can pretty much wear year round, for a steal.   

The Cosmetic Market - Stop by any Cosmetic Market location by 1pm on Saturday and receive 20% off the item of your choice.  Click the link for the details.

  
Nashville Clothing Company - It's time for NCC's annual shoe sale.  Find some of your favorite flats, heels and boots on sale from 20-60% off (excluding TOM's).  NCC just got a new shipment of Goorin hats in too.  Perfect timing with this weather.  This isn't the first time I've professed my love to Goorin hats.  My little black and white number is still my favorite.

The Everything Sale - Fabu - This little shop on Charlotte is a real treasure.  I've found more gifts here than I can even count.  They had some gorgeous silver jewelry over the holidays.  I had a hard time not buying some of it for myself.  They've extended their storewide sale through Sunday, January 10.  Click the link for more info.



Venus and Mars - This vintage shop on Belmont is well known for their fabulous pieces and even more fabulous prices.  They're winter sale started on Monday, January 6 and continues through Sunday.


And last but most definitely not least, there is our special Stella deal with the Clothing Xchange throughout January.  Mention Stella or Stella Shops at check out and receive 25% off your purchase.


That should keep you pretty busy this weekend.  Let us know how you make out and if you find any other great deals out there, keep us posted.  I'm on my way to Indianapolis in a few hours to spend some time with my girls and host the first Stella Swaps event.  More to come on that in a future post.


Have a great weekend!