Store Appeal

Jessica Simpson Shoes

It was a bit of a surprise for me when I came face to face with the Jessica Simpson Footwear line: girl knows what she’s doing! From pumps to flats and boots, she does it all and with the latest trends in mind.

I picked myself up a pair of these Jessica Simpson Michaela pumps and the complements won’t stop coming!  Trust me, you’ve got to check out her stuff. Not only that, but she’s got handbags, clothing, and accessories to boot!  Can’t help but give her props for making it in the fashion industry.

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Accessorize Yourself: Judith Ripka Jewelry

Store Appeal: Looking for red carpet worthy jewels that won’t cost you an arm and a leg? Judith Ripka jewelry to the rescue! Now, this stuff is by no means inexpensive, but in comparison to the Crown Jewels of the royal family then they are decently priced and glamorous enough to get you the attention you deserve on a special night. All eyes will be on you with these rings, necklaces, and bracelets! With Judith Ripka you can look like you own that mansion in Beverly Hills and show off your newly bedazzled self with her gorgeous, eye-catching jewels.

Our Opinion: Need more evidence? Here’s Isla Fisher on the red carpet rockin’ the Judith Ripka!  What’s awesome about the website is that you can see all the media images of the celebs wearing Judith Ripka and then you can click on “Get this Look” to score the exact same jewels you love!

Our Favorites:

1. Canary Olivia Ring, $3200.00

2. Estate Lace Quartz Ring, $2950.00

3. Marina Small Quartz Necklace, $350.00

Your Closet: Free People Clothing Boutique

” A 26-year-old girl, smart, creative, confident and comfortable in all aspects of her being, free and adventurous, sweet to tough to tomboy to romantic. A girl who likes to keep busy and push life to its limits, with traveling and hanging out and everything in between. Who loves Donovan as much as she loves The Dears, and can’t resist petting any dog that passes her by on the street.”

Does this sound like you? If so, then Free People Clothing Boutique is probably one of your favorite brands, as this was taken directly from the “About us” section of their website. If you haven’t heard of it then you’re definitely missing out on some of the cutest hippie chic gear out there today. Check out their amazing July outfits, where you can scroll over the image for a live model posing in the outfit!

Free People is all about mixing and matching, with a bit of nature, detail,  and girly girl mixed with tomboy, just like the description says above. Free People is brought to you by the owners of Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, and you do see a bit of each of those stores in this one. But what makes Free People stand out is it’s dedication to standing out with handcrafted details and multicultural influences. Even the stores are individually hand decorated and customized to provide a truly unique, artisan experience. It’s the perfect store for the girl who wants to look unique and showcase her creativity through her wardrobe.

Our Favorites:

1. The Left Me Speechless Top, $78.00.

2. Slouchy Cotton Pullover, $75.80.

3. Saffron Charm Top, $74.00

Your Closet: Susana Monaco

Store Appeal: I recently discovered Susana Monaco clothing on the RevolveClothing.com homepage. Clicking on the link I found a wonderful mix of simple jersey and silk dresses, perfect to stock up the summer closet with. I had to share her brand with you! These dresses are so simple and versatile that you could wear them in the summer and even transition them into your fall wardrobes with the right accessories. Most are solid colors so you don’t have to worry about mixing and matching prints. Just accessorize to your hearts delight and away you go! Or keep it simple like Kristin Cavillari wearing Susana Monaco at this Maxim event.

Our Vote: Great jersey dresses for slipping on during the summertime, as well as lovely bright colors and simple knit details. Her website has yet to be updated with the new collection and her bio information, so I’d say to rely on beso.com and it’s large collection of Susana Monaco apparel. From casual to sophisticated for a nice dinner date, there is something for any occasion.

Our Favorites:

1. Susana Monaco Twist Tank Dress, $163.00

2. Susana Monaco Jersey Racerback Dress, $138.00

3. Susana Monaco Tank Bubble Dress, $204.99

4. Susana Monaco Batiste Zip Dress, $102.00

5. Susana Monaco Lightweight Supplex Circle Tie Dress, $160.00

Anne Klein Watches

I am picky with watches, and I’ve been having a hard time finding a good new every day watch.  One of the lines I am leaning towards the most right now is Anne Klein watches.  Anne Klein, in addition to making beautiful clothing, also has a whole line of watches. 

Their watches have two price points.  Their sport watches and AK Anne Klein watches range from $50-100.  Then they have another line of higher-end watches that is more in the $300-400 range.  Since I tend to replace my watches every year or so, I am looking at their selection of under $100 watches.  I already have a nice silver watch, but I am kind of in love with Anne Klein Silver Tone Diamond Watch.  At only $95, the price tag is much more affordable then the high end look of the watch, which is silvertone mixed metal with diamond accents and a mother of pearl dial.

AK Anne Klein Silver-Tone Diamond Watch, $95

However, even though I like the look of that watch a lot, it’s not what I was looking for, which is a black band watch.  Fortunately AK Anne Klein has lots of black band watches and I found what I think is the perfect one:

Anne Klein Black Leather Strap Watch, $55

This leather strap black watch is only $55, and it has a mother of pearl dial with crystals, and the band is “crocograin ” (does that mean fake crocodile?) leather.  It’s definitely a great price and a really pretty watch.  If the two watches I’ve shown aren’t your style, they have a lot more choices, so check out Anne Klein watches today!

Banana Republic Rings

Banana Republic Sweet Palm Ring

You probably associate Banana Republic with fresh, classic, stylish clothes.  But Banana Republic jewelry is also an outstanding part of what they offer at their stores and online.   They have necklaces, watches, bracelets, earrings and hair accessories.  But my favorite are the Banana Republic rings.  At any given time they carry a selection of rings both classic (stackable eternity rings) and funky (square shaped rings). 

The ring pictured above, the Sweet Palm Ring, is one of my favorites on their site right now.  It’s an unusual and simple design, the silver makes the design subtle but it’s a really unique piece.  Their rings range from about $15-$35, which is reasonable, especially when you consider the cost of their clothing (an embellished tank from them can cost as much as $50-60). 

If you are crazy about the Sweet Palm Ring, you can also get a version of it as a necklace or earrings too, although I wouldn’t wear more than two together at the same time, to keep it from looking too matchy-matchy.

Juicy Couture Logo Bracelets

If you’re a fan of Juicy Couture logos, you probably already have a sweatsuit with JUICY plastered across the tush.  But did you know that Juicy also makes jewelry?  Juicy Couture jewelry includes really cool necklaces, rings and earrings.  But I am crazy about their super cute bracelets. 

Check out this adorable Juicy Couture Ice Cream Bracelet:

Juicy Couture Girl's Ice Cream Chain Bracelet, $28

If you’re not into charm bracelets, Juicy Couture also has other types of bracelets, including my personal favorite: a very Indian flavored cuff, the Juicy Couture Gilded Pleasures Cuff (love that name!).

Juicy Couture Gilded Pleasures Cuff, $148

The bracelets pictured here pretty much span the range of prices, with $28 being a bit low for their typical bracelets and $148 being on the high end.  Most of the bracelets on their site right now are around $55-100.

If you like Juicy Couture bracelets, you may also like bracelets from Good Charma and Alex and Ani.

Urban Outfitters: Ironic Tee Shirts

Sprinters Do It Quicker Tee, $9.99

Long before you could find them in all varieties of fly by night tee shirt stores online, Urban Outfitters was your go to source for ironic tee shirts.  Sure, Urban Outfitters has lots of awesome stuff (where else can you buy a giant fake “party” mustache & a wooden owl picture frame ?) but they were one of the first stores to bring funny, quirky slogan t-shirts to the masses.

Growing up in the suburbs of New York City, I remember going into the city in High School and one of our first destinations would always be Urban Outfitters.  There was something just so “city” (hence the urban in their name) about the store.  These days most of the guys I know wear stupid sayings on their t-shirt, but back then it was a lot harder to find.  Back then every guy in their teens and twenties wore concert tees, today Urban Outfitters is bringing them back.  I just saw a Motley Crue shirt on their website.   They also have a “Green For Life” tee with pictures of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on it both of which make me feel like I’m having a flashback to my youth.  But hey, what’s old is new again.

On their site today I saw everything from a Snoopy Tee Shirt to a to Keith Haring “Crack Down” Tee Shirt.  They also have a lot of cool abstract design shirts, or ones with artsy spare cartoons.  There are hundreds of designs on the web for both guys and girls.   If you’re looking for a hispter tee shirt, Urban Outfitter is still most definitely the place to go.

7 For All Mankind Jeans

Store Appeal: 7 For Mankind, the brand that started the great premium denim jeans craze with their perfectly fitted jeans. Launched in 2000 in Los Angeles California (my hometown!), 7 jeans began sweeping through every woman’s closet, outfitting her in the most premium and high quality jeans on the market. Their fit, washes, and designs have always been on the cutting edge, allowing them to gain notoriety in celebrity circles and the like. Here’s style maven Rachel Bilson rocking a cute wide leg pair of Seven’s.

Our Opinion: With so much to choose from in terms of fit, style, wash, color, there is no doubt you can find the perfect pair of 7 jeans you’ve been searching for. The website has a great fit guide with awesome descriptions of each style and what the expect from it. so you don’t have to worry about ordering online. Not only can you find their popular jeans online but they also carry tops, belts, sunglasses, vests, dresses, everything you could imagine, all with a 7 for Mankind twist. Jeans have become such a staple in everyone’s lifestyle, so don’t be afraid to invest in a premium pair like the ones 7 has to offer!

Our Favorites:

1. 7 For Mankind Charlize Clean Pocket Bootcut Jeans, $118.80.

2. 7 For Mankind Gwenevere Skinny Jeans, $189.00.

3. 7 For Mankind Wide Leg Deep Blue Black Trouser, $169.00.

Find more 7 For Mankind Jeans here.

Accessorize Yourself: Vivienne Westwood Rings

Store Appeal: Let’s talk  Vivienne Westwood rings. I’ve gone crazy for a bunch of her punk rock inspired jewelry after discovering a great collection of her stuff on beso. She’s got amazing rings with crosses, crystals, and little crests. It’s the perfect amount of punk! If you aren’t familiar with this British designer then get to know her! She practically invented punk rock style, with bands like the Sex Pistols rockin’ her gear since the 70′s.  Think fun, funk, and punk with a new wave twist. Her jewelry showcases this style, and it’s a mix of gothic and punk that’s perfectly brash and yet a bit girly and glamorous at the same time. (On a fun and interesting side note, according to wikipedia, “Joseph Corré, son of Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, is the founder of lingerie brand Agent Provocateur.” Cool, right?)

Our Vote: Love her website! There is an amazing retrospective of her work from the 70′s-present day with wonderful images to illustrate her unique fashion sense. I highly recommend you check it out. It’s well organized and the images are so captivating, but you do need a flash player.

Our Favorites:

1. Vivienne Westwood New Skull Ring, $399.00. Punk love!

2. Vivienne Westwood Cemetary Ring, $279.00.

3. Vivienne Westwood Mini Orb Ring, $249.00.