Deal of the Week: Forever 21

Pair these adorable boots with a simple white summer dress, a navy blazer belted with a skinny brown belt and a long gold locket OR.... a white tee, navy boyfriend blazer and a pair of vintage denim cutoffs...either way, these boots need to be a staple in your spring/summer wardrobe!

Forever 21: Floral Lace-up boots

Only $29.80!!

Buy me.

Fashionista Find: RENT the RUNWAY

Did you ever have a special event to go to and had nothing to wear??...sounds too familiar! Usually, instead of wearing something from our closet we make a plethora of excuses of why we NEED to buy something new.... Whether it be that we don't have anything that fits, risk of a fashion repeat, or that we are just plain bored with our clothing selection. With the help of this genius service, Rent the Runway, there will be no more excuses! Just think, you can have amazing dresses from top designers like Doo Ri, Proenza Schouler, Badgley Mischka,

Alica + Olivia, and Tibi ...starting at just $50!!

So here's the deal...Sign-up on their website (**currently there is a waiting list),browse their amazing selection and pick out the perfect dress for your perfect occasion to rent. Rental periods are 4 or 8 days long, your choosing. Concerned about designer sizing?? No worries, Rent The Runway has thought of everything! They will send you two sizes of your choice so your not second guessing. Also, for and additional $25 they will send a back-up style just in case your first choice turns out to be a bust! Once you have shown off your designer duds and made all of your friends jealous simply pop the dress back in the box using the pre-paid shipping label and viola! Another added bonus...they take care of the dry cleaning!! Could it be any easier? From Runway to Real life, Rent the Runway is the perfect vehicle to getting designer style with budget fashionista prices!

**Skip the waiting list....Send me your email address and I will give you the invitation link!

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CFW Emerging Designer Competition: Top 3

Charleston Fashion Week kicked off Tuesday night with the Emerging Designer Competition, where eight designers from the Southeast battled it out Project-Runway-style. Each of them worked diligently for months making sure that their collection was runway ready, and most didn't disappoint. Out of eight designers, three were chosen to move on in the competition. Each are being forced to take on one final design challenge before a winner is decided. The three remaining designers include Barbara Beach Children's Ready-to-wear, Jamie Lin Snyder Women's Ready-to-wear, and Larika Page Women's Ready-to-wear.

Runway Re-cap - (Tuesday night at Charleston Fashion Week)

Barbara Beach presented a collection filled with simple, sweet, and stylish frocks and separates that any little girl would want to covet. The audience filled the tent with oohs and awws as the adorable munchkin models strutted on the runway.

Jamie Lin Snider presented a collection of dresses, rompers, and jackets that exuded sophistication and glamour. I really fancied the one legged dress/romper, and the raised collar coat. I thought her designs were innovative and fresh, she showed a great balance between modern and feminine.

Larika Page showed us looks inspired by Miami Beach in the 40's. I loved her use of fun bold colors and great spring prints in addition to pieces with tulle overlays that created a soft and feminine touch.

The Emerging Designer Competition is nothing to write off, the success from past CFW ED has proven itself times over. Carol Hannah Whitfield, competed in the Emerging Designer Competition in 2008. She recently went on to compete in the hit reality show Project Runway, almost winning it! She is now back in the low country, showcasing her latest Bridal collection today at CFW. Marysia Reeves swimsuit designer, won the CFW ED competition last year, and she too has had great things come from it. Her swimsuit line Marysia was recently picked up by Urban Outfitters and one of her bathing suits was featured in the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue (2010). Maryisa is also back in Charleston as CFW show-ender tonight under the tents.

The 3 lovely ladies will be duking it out as the winner is revealed tonight at the last night of Charleston Fashion Week. I wish them all the best of luck! Winner or not I am sure great things will come of this, for all of them!

[ Photo credit: King Street Studios]

Pre-Fashion Week Party featuring Cavortress

This past weekend I attended the Pre-Fashion Week Party at Aloft hotels. This was a pre-kickoff party to get us local Charleston folk pumped for Charleston Fashion Week (March 16th-20th). Julie Wheat of Cavortress, was the highlight of the night as she debuted her newest collection. Check out some of the rockin' Rockabilly looks that graced the runway.

Julie Wheat - The FASHIONista responsible for Cavortress

The Style Scene

Wow. That's a good looking group.

Justin McKay: balazer (Crowley), bow tie and hat (Exchange Factor), jeans (Uniqlo), high-tops(Diesel), button-down (Efor NYC)

Joe Giant: tee (Drifter), blazer (Modern Amusement ), jeans ( Citizens of Humanity)

Erin Abagnale: dress (Rachel Pally), fringe purse (H&M), shoes (Nine West), bangles (Diana Warner)


Here is what I wore: dress (H&M), jewelry and purse (vintage), shoes (Aldo)

Deal of the Week: Chelsea Flowers

Was: $275

NOW: $137.50 (50% off)

Charleston Fashion Week 2010 Inside Scoop w/ Ayoka Lucas