Stop by the Calpyso St. Barths Tribeca shop for a sneak peek at Ted Rossi’s most recent collection. Ted Rossi is the creative mind behind the totally addictive and trendsetting line of bangles (love the exotic metallic skins he does so well!),  cuff bracelets, handbags and clutches. Be weary, just as with any decadent sweet, can’t have just one. Be sure to show up with plenty of credit cards or cash on hand!!

Join Tory backstage at Spring Fashion Week. Shop & Watch the video at saks.com. Also receive a free tee with a $250 Tory Burch apparel purchase. Use Code: TORY2

Receive a free tee with a $250 Tory Burch apparel purchase at saks.com. Use Code: TORY2.

Andra Braided Wedge Sandals

Newell Cotton Voile Tunic

Python-Embossed Reva Clutch

Reva Ballet Flats

Have you heard the news? One of the most fabulous shopping sites on the planet, Net-a-Porter is celebrating their ONE MILLIONTH order and will be giving away a £25,000 ($40,000) shopping spree to one lucky winner.

Enter now at www.net-a-porter.com/celebration for a chance to win this amazing prize – there is no purchase necessary!

What can you buy with $40,000?

A Balmain capsule wardrobe!

A pair of Christian Louboutin shoes for every day of the month!

416 pairs of Hunter wellington boots!


An entire Marc by Marc Jacobs wardrobe – featuring over 40 pieces
(and still have £10,000 left to spend!)

Enter now at www.net-a-porter.com/celebration for a chance to win this amazing prize – there is no purchase necessary!

As you know we are StyleMaven are fans of Caroline Chu’s luxurious and affordable skincare line. Fan StyleMaven on Facebook and leave a comment why you’d like to win and you’ll be entered in a giveaway for the set including Caroline Chu’s Gentle Facial Cleanser, Spf 15 Moisturizing Lotion, Moisturizing Body Lotion, Eye Cream and Night Cream.

Created by Caroline, a classic beauty and she is living proof of the quality of her products. An innovator in the beauty world, Caroline combines technology with the finest ingredients used by generations of women in Asia to defy aging. While jet-setting around the globe Caroline was inspired to pursue her true passion, the art affordable and effective skincare. Caroline then spent two years researching and developing her products. Choosing ingredients used by women in around the globe. This skincare line is reasonably priced. Every product is tested, and used by Caroline and her team. Each product is made in small batches in order to maintain a high degree of quality.

Caroline Chu’s products are also available on QVC and Zappos.com

To enter:
Fan StyleMaven on Facebook AND leave a comment here on the blog telling us why you want to win the Caroline Chu set of luxury skincare.  If you are already a fan of StyleMaven on Facebook leave a comment to enter!
The contest begins Tuesday January 5th 2010 at 12:01am and ends Friday January 29th 2010 11:59 p.m. PST.

Products featured in the giveaway prize are shown below.

Caroline Chu’s  skincare line launched recently on QVC. Created by Caroline, a classic beauty and she is living proof of the quality of her products. An innovator in the beauty world, Caroline combines technology with the finest ingredients used by generations of women in Asia to defy aging. While jet-setting around the globe Caroline was inspired to pursue her true passion, the art affordable and effective skincare. Caroline then spent two years researching and developing her products. Choosing ingredients used by women in around the globe. This skincare line is reasonably priced. Every product is tested, and used by Caroline and her team. Each product is made in small batches in order to maintain a high degree of quality.

Save on luscious and luxurious skincare and makeup from Caroline Chu with this exclusive coupon code  StyleMaven20. Now thr Dec 24, 2009. You’ll get 20% off plus a free gift at carolinechu.com

Caroline Chu’s products are also available on QVC and Zappos.com

Balmain is one if not the most influential fashion labels today headed by designer French designer Christophe Decarnin. Balmain’s runway collections create trends in a moment’s notice. Get a piece of this desirable luxury brand’s ultra glam and ultra now designs at the Balmain Pop Up Shop at theOutnet.The sale lasts for only a few days and has already begun. check it out while there are still covetable styles available. There are over 60 styles available at an amazing 85% off. These pieces are instant classics and are major investment pieces, from statement looks to modern classics you won’t want to miss this sale.

Visit theOutnet.com – Balmain Pop Up Shop.

If you can’t make theOutnet Pop Up Shop here are some picks from the current season from Balmain. We love all the pieces in the collection, it was hard to pick just a few of our favorites.

Our top 5 Balamain wardrobe essentials that can work well with our current wardrobe: zipped moto pants, a leather moto jacket, a studded messenger bag, buckle boots and cropped crystal embellished jeans…

Balmain Black cotton motocross pants

Balmain Buckle-embellished suede boots

Balmain Leather motorcycle jacket

Balmain Leo Swarovski crystal bag

Balmain Swarovski crystal cropped jeans

Santa Baby, are you listening?

What says luxury and quality more than an Hermès handbag? The Birkin and Kelly are the ultimate classic handbag coveted by most every handbag collector. If these bags are at the top of your holiday wish list click on over to Portero Wednesday Dec. 9th only from 12pm – 5pm ET to get an extra 10% of authentic pre-owned Hermès handbags, accessories and jewelry at Portero.com using the coupon code and link below! It is okay to tweet this or share on Facebook to tip off your significant other for a holiday gift too!

Extra 10% off pre-owned Hermès bags at Portero.com with code AFFNNHM from 12-5PM ET on 12/9

The lovely people at Portero are also giving away an Hermès Birkin. Enter for the Birkin here!

Featured below are three of our favorite authentic pre-owned classic Hermès Kelly bags

Hermès 32cm Potomus Limited Edition Kelly Calf Box Black Leather & Rouge H Toile Handbag, $4045 USD

Elegant Hermès Limited Edition Potomus Kelly bathed in Calf Box black leather & Rouge H Toile. The 32cm Kelly is the most popular size and is perfect for every occasion. The bag can be carried using the handle by hand or on the arm. The base has four feet to protect the luxurious leather and features black stitching, Palladium Silver hardware, and a fully lined interior done in black Chevre. There are two slide pockets and one zipper pocket inside. The zipper pull has Hermès signature diamond-shaped zipper pull. Includes Hermès storage box, Hermès large dust bag, removable shoulder strap, lock with keys, and protective rain cover. This J stamp in a square bag is in very good condition. The exterior is in very good and exhibits light scuffing and press marks to the black leather flap and on the 4 base corners. The interior Cherve leather is also in very good condition and exhibits light press marks and scuffing to the interior flap with no other discernable wear.

Hermès Rare 35cm Jaune Epsom Leather Kelly Handbag, $6695 USD

Named after Princess Grace Kelly, the Hermès Kelly bag is the ultimate luxury accessory. With its baby cousin, the Birkin, it rules the fashion world. Because of its tasteful and functional design, the Kelly bag has become a status symbol with a cult following of collectors who own the bag in every color, material, and size. Elegant Hermès Kelly bathed in Jaune Epsom Leather. The 35cm Kelly is perfect for every occasion and can be carried by hand or on the arm. Also includes a coordinating removable shoulder strap allowing the bag to be worn over the shoulder. The base has four palladium feet to protect the luxurious leather and features coordinating stitching. The classic top flap closure secures with two locking flaps adorned in glossy palladium hardware that is still covered in protective plastic. The top flap opens to reveal a fully lined interior done in matching jaune chevre leather. There are two slide pockets and one zipper pocket inside. Includes clochette and removable shoulder strap. This bag is in very good condition. The exterior leather exhibits minor creasing as well as slight discoloration on the back panel towards the bottom. Back corners of top flap closure is slightly discolored and worn. Bottom four corners exhibit minor discoloration/wear. Hardware is in pristine condition with protective plastic covering the tab closure as well as the base of the spindle. Interior has one spot of discoloration at the base.

Hermès 23cm White Box Calf Leather Constance Bag, $2000 USD

Elegant Hermès Constance Bag bathed in White Box Calf Leather. This 23cm Bag is perfect for every occasion with clean lines, infallible craftsmanship and a totally classic aesthetic its understandable why it has reached an iconic status in the world of fashion. The gold plated hardware shimmers with radiant luminosity against the decadent background and enhances the glamorous luster of this piece. The complimentary white Box Calf Leather strap makes this bag easy to carry over the shoulder. The single flap with H magnetic clasp secures the complimentary white Box Calf leather interior that boasts one open pocket, one zipper pocket and offers plenty of space for holding all things needed for looking and feeling fabulous. The exterior boasts one open pocket. Bag is accompanied by a Hermès dust bag. This bag is in fair condition. The exterior is in fair condition with press marks, staining and a large grey mark on the back of the bag. The hardware is in good condition with surface scuffing and minor scuffing. The base and corners are in fair condition with scuffing and wear around the bottom corners. The interior is in fair condition with areas of discoloration, staining and press marks.

>>Check out lots more authentic pre-loved Hermès bags, accessories here!

I’m in the mood for a new pair of ankle booties and have my eye on a few pair, they go on sale today! Jump start your fall wardrobe at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for women and kids. I love it when in-season merchandise goes on sale. I’m in for a couple Vince cashmere sweaters and a pair of Elizabeth and James booties, marked down. Sweetness!

Also add save some extra cash with free shipping on any online order of $100 or more – just in time in time for holiday shopping. From now thru 12/20 (noon PST/3pm EST) .

Some of our picks form the sale include shoes (boots!). How lovely are these Tory Burch ‘Sable’ Booties? The Elizabeth and James ‘Reese’ Scrunch Bootie which is constructed of a distressed suede, which gives it an edgy vintage feel.

Tory Burch ‘Sable’ Booties
This boot from Tory Burch has a refined classic silhouette in black suede with a practical stacked heel.
Was: $475.00, Now: $314.90

Elizabeth and James ‘Reese’ Scrunch Bootie
I love this platform boot because of the vintage edgy feel to it and the scrunched leather upper.
Was: $465.00, Now: $309.90

… and I love the looks here, lots of key pieces for updating your wardrobe to look fresh and new for fall 2009!

The Home Shopping Network and Lucky Magazine are collaborating to create a unique capsule collection featuring limited-edition clothing, accessories, and jewelry created by some of our favorite designers. The collections will include designs by Shoshanna, Rebecca Taylor, Tracy Reese, Abbe Held of Kooba, Gerard Yosca, Rebecca Minkoff, and Helen Ficalora. Lucky Editor-in-Chief Kim France shares her thoughts on the collection,  “We are thrilled with the beautiful pieces that have been created for the Designer Capsule Collection.  It is so exciting to be partnering with HSN and have these unique, fabulously priced items reach a wider audience and bring Lucky Shops to life in an entirely new way.”

HSN has gone upscale as you can see from the list of luxe designers here. We at StyleMaven are looking forward to some of our favorite styles from the collection including: sexy cocktail dresses from Shoshanna, Rebecca Taylor’s drapey cardigan, Tracy Reese’s body skimming party dress, and Rebecca Minkoff’s classic and  go-anywhere handbags to name just a few.

Right now you can view the collection in Lucky’s November issue before they go on sale live on HSN on October 16 and 17 (with all seven designers and hosted by Lucky editor Cristina Mueller); and at the annual Lucky Shops event in New York City on November 5-7.

One of our favorite designers, Trina Turk is having an amazing sale happening at both her Los Angles and Fashion Island boutiques.  We love Trina's cheery modernist prints and chic breezy summer  and we're so excited that she has opened a new boutique in Burlingame, just fifteen minutes away from my home in San Franciscisco. Brilliant!

For you Angelinos and Newport Beach fans stop by Trina's retail stores where you'll find markdowns of 25 – 75% and a chance to win a raffle prize with any purchase of $200 or more!

Samples of the deals to be had on styles shown here:
    •    294211 Volcano Jumpsuit original price: $236  sale: $177
    •    294412 Royale Romper original price: $238  sale: $178.50
    •    293132 Gardner Bay Dress original price: $398  sale: $139.30
    •    293430 Allegra Dress original price: $298  sale: $149

Trina Turk website