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Lindsay Albanese, Shopflick Style-Scout

Celeb-Stylist Lindsay Albanese To Report on Emerging Trends

As one of the leading style experts and celebrity stylists today, Lindsay is able to pick and influence emerging trends in the fashion world.

Shopflick is very proud to announce that Lindsay will be contributing regularly to the Shopflick Style Scout Blog. Her columns will be inspired by latest trends and emerging style and will help Shopflick readers to pick on-trend items from our selection of Shopflick sellers.

Lindsay believes wholeheartedly that her clients can dress on trend while still expressing their individuality and personal style. She has styled music videos for Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige and has also dressed Maria Menounos, Paula Abdul, Fran Drescher, Lara Flynn Boyle and Wilmer Valderama.

Lindsay is one of Hollywood’s most regularly quoted style experts. She has been featured in US Weekly, Access Hollywood, Life and Style, E!, The Style Network and Shopbop.com.

Lindsay’s Latest: Kate Moss

Kate Moss Rockin the Blazer and Sequin

I always turn to Miss Moss for fashion inspiration. When it comes to true style, this girl’s just got it! From the runways to the streets, she always looks effortlessly cool and put together without trying too hard.  She’s the master of pairing subtle detailed pieces with timeless basics and with her as my muse, I’m going to show you how to get this look.

Robert Rodriguez Structured Blazer

THIS ROBERT RODRIGUEZ CROSS-OVER PIECE will have conservatives and hipsters high-fiving.  It is truly a  classic black staple with the structured shoulders providing a cool 80’s vibe. Best of all, it’s a grab-and-go addition to your wardrobe because of its compatibility with all your basics. I personally love pairing embellished or striped tops underneath depending on what mood I’m in.

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Some may find it a little outrageous to deck themselves in sequins and sparkle. That’s where THIS ADORABLE MR. LARKIN NUMBER comes in…a splash of sequin give it a hint of glitz and glamour without making you look or feel like a disco ball.

Cri de Coeur Brooke Tall Flat Boot

I’m pretty sure that I can speak for most fashionistas when I say boots are one of the most exciting things we look forward to when it comes to cold weather! So a trusty, comfy, run-around pair is a MUST .

ENTER: CRI DE COEUR FLAT BOOTS. Sleek, stylish, roomy enough to tuck in your favorite jeans and equally cute with tights and leggings. Need I say more???

And for all of you ladies who just  have to have that heel, here’s another option that’s equally comfortable and cool…..

Patent Boots by Cri de Coeur

These black patent Cri de Coeur boots with quilted upper will have you channeling CoCo Chanel without dropping all that dough!

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Spring is in the air and Earth Day is coming up!  We here at Shopflick know how important going green is, and we’ve got the inside scoop on some great eco-chic designers.  One of our faves, Zova LA, has a wonderful high-end line of contemporary tops and dresses made of natural and recycled fabrics.  These versatile pieces can be worn on the weekends with flip-flops or dressed up at night with strappy heels or knee-high boots and a necklace.

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Oh my! Stop Staring dresses are so culled from the past, it’s like a trip back to a bygone era. Original, retro-chic in a multitude of allover flattering styles, there’s no shorter route to timeless, classic glamour. Take the black Carmen Dress with its vogue detailing: a slim-fitting pencil skirt with satin accented kickpleats, 40s era cap sleeves, a skinny black belt, and a sweet, flirty bodice that gathers at the bust. One of the highlights of the Stop Staring store, it’s also a potential prize for a Shopflick newsletter signup. Buzz-worthy fashion updates, a stunning cocktail-meets-little-black-dress, or both? (Psst: choose “both.” You can’t lose!) Lucky for you, the inevitable Stop Staring splurge is softened by a store-wide discount of 15%. Choose from the pink Bombshell dress, a favorite of Paris Hilton and Eva Mendes, the Million Dollar Baby dress, the Lana dress (after 40s siren Lana Turner, of course), the Glamour Blush dress, or the Summer Bell dress. Just, please, stop staring already!

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Baby blankets aren’t what they used to be. They’re better. Why settle for a plain, soon-to-be-tattered square of blue or pink when you could comfortably settle your baby into a Bundle Up Joy, a luxury wearable baby blanket that is. “Luxury” and “Wearable” are the two key differentiators, and a “bundle[d] up joy” the key result. Think of all of the benefits of the standard “blankie”: nostalgia, tradition, easy gift; but, this time, add everything the baby blanket lacks, especially to the overburdened parent: seat buckle and stroller functionality, oh-so-soft and oh-so-cute design with chenille lining and a multitude of showy fabrics, convenient wrap-around zipper for quick and effortless diaper changes, machine washable material, and open-flat capability to double as a cleaning pad for on-the-go baby care. And that applies only to the Cotton Baby Sleepsack and the Sleeveless Wearable Blanket. The cold-weather ready Long-Sleeved Bundle Up Joy boasts extra perks (and a 50% discount): an attached, protective hood and pull-back mittens. All else you’ll need is a couple onesies and the wardrobe is complete. They’re only for babies 0-6 months, but a piece so gorgeous will undeniably be a darling keepsake. You can bet Nicole Richie will one day tell a not-so-little Harlow what a budding fashionista she was at 2 months. What evidence will she use? Her Bundle Up Joy, of course.

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The Battalion Eco Couture embodies green construction, mainstream appeal, and couture design, the stand-out trio of elements that defines up-and-coming (or already-here) status for any clothing manufacturer that wants to make a lasting dent in the market. We’re talking the natural (and necessary) evolution of clothes, and Battalion is on the front-lines. The brand’s aesthetic is trend-setting elegance, with eco-conscious quality guaranteed by the sole use of organic bamboo and organic fabrics and a production process that defines sustainability. Take the Jacklyn Legging Pants: skinnies with triangulated and rounded seams for an unexpected, flattering cut (though the peel-on-and-off tightness can’t be discounted in that regard). Or the Ali Cape, a 70s stylized caped coat that drapes like a stand-in for effortless grace. Through the end of January, revelers in green style with an edge (like celebrity aficionados of the brand Maggie Gyllenhal and Ashley Olson) will rejoice: the Battalion is offering 15% off all of their clothes.

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There isn’t a more accurate moniker for design collective FORM. Comprised of an architect, a stylist, a business executive, and founder and designer Jerry Tram, the guiding principle of the team is that clothes should be “free of excess embellishment and unnecessary gimmicks.” The more arty of the usually hyper-enthusiastic press roundups use architectural descriptives like “modular constructivism” and reference futurism. The clothes are simple, but innovative. FORM works with a minimalist color palette that alternates from black to white (with forays into aubergine or cream) from season to season; and true to, yes, form, the collective’s line of tops all feature modern structural elements that give the basics a couture expression. Available online exclusively on Shopflick, FORM is doubling the luxury by slipping in an additional piece worth $125 with every purchase. You won’t know what it is until you receive it, but most likely you’ll be as captivated as the press.

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Sweatshirts have long been resigned to exercising, lazy Sundays, and cold nights in, but the epitome of comfort style can also be fresh, upscale, and tongue-in-cheek feminine. The evidence? Buddy by Valen Valen, a line of fitted sweatshirts with big, ol’ teddy bears, mishmash contrast stitching, and wild, retro prints. I’ve been dreaming about getting a signature Violet Valen sweatshirt as soon as I saw the cutesy teddy face popping out of a camouflaged pocket. How often is complete adorableness at home in brazen design? The answer: in every one of the twenty-two variations of awesome sweatshirts available in the Violet Valen store, all crafted from vintage teddy bears and recycled fabrics. Plus, offered free with every purchase is a white tee featuring a print of Teddy hanging out (and looking a little glum, I admit) in (what else?) a pocket. Watch the video to see how Violet works her stuffed-animal-to-reimagined-sweatshirt magic.

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As you wrap up purchasing holiday gifts for everyone on your list- or just starting – the gratification of giving to the ones you love is always a satisfying sensation. So, to keep the good feelings rolling, we have another exceptional giveaway for you:

Eco- friendly seller- BTC Elements- is all about keeping it natural. With a variety of clothing & jewelry to pick from- the designs makes going green that much easier! One lucky Shopflick Style Scouts reader will win a pair of handmade Kris Nations Peach Drop Earrings made from recycled gold fill and vintage beads.

To win, share with us your favorite gift pick via Shopflick’s Gift Guide. Send your submission to: fingerscrossed@shopflick.com by 1/15/09.

Congrats to Ebony David who just scored a free pair of limited edition Black Sabbath Converse sneakers! Ebony shared with us her favorite cons via Barneys NY- we like!

Ok, so November wasn’t your lucky month- start December off on the right foot and enter to win an exclusive pair of The Doors converse sneakers. In honor of the band’s extraordinary legacy, Converse has released a new collection of Chuck Taylor All Star shoes including “The Unknown Soldier” inspired military-style, high-top and white low-top version featuring the logo in a unique print. Mixing music w/ fashion can be an amazing combo!

ENTER TO WIN!!!

Submit your answer to conversegiveaway@shopflick.com.

Q: What did Jim Morrison do to get banned from the Ed Sullivan Show?

***If your size is not available you will receive a Converse gift card for the value of the shoes. Giveaway deadline 12.31.08.

Going GREEN is no longer an option- but a must & we’re here to help! Shopflick offers tons of giftable green goods including luxe finds from eco-friendly designers like The Battalion, Popomomo & EcoSkin- plus a Green Gift Guide.

In addition to these one-of-a-kind finds- lucky LA gals & guys are invited to check out Green with Glamour’s 1st ever holiday shopping event. Featuring women’s & men’s fashion, furnishings and gifts from top names in eco-luxury design all at 30% off- plus 5% of every sale that evening will go to the charity of your choice. Enjoy organic wines, vegan goodies and of course… fantastic photography. And if that’s not enticing enough- how about a gift bag & complimentary valet!

The Logistics:

Thursday, December 4th from 7-11 pm.

145A N. La Brea Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90036

RSVP: rsvp@greenwithglamour.com

Just entering REVOLVEclothing feels like you’re about to participate in a glam-rock showdown. Leggings that go on for miles in retro combinations of bright hues and metallic stars and stripes, sequined tuxedo tops and shirt dresses and mini blazers that playfully suggest you take your party attire to work, and suede mini skirts with studs in geometric patterns that marry prep-school mischeviousness, 60s go-go dancer, and rock-chic. Not to mention the hot wool cocktail dresses in cool white, eye-popping gold lame everything, understated flannel tunics with cinched waists, tropical print dresses with oversized beads bordering the collar, and smatterings of fringe on dresses and biker vests. You get it. REVOLVEclothing goes for broke, both in the clothes they carry and the parties they host. Last Saturday, the Costume Dept. unveiled 6 new styles of leggings exclusive to the store; and in celebration, there were complimentary drinks, a custom scarf-making booth, a snow-cone stand, and two DJs who balanced jungle grooves with slightly inebriated sips of champagne. The message of the evening seemed to be: leggings are here to stay, but wackier versions are center stage. Consider it an audition for your next glam-rock gig. The louder the singing and the more outrageous the clothing, the likelier you are to cause a stir.

In recent weeks, Shopflick has been the beneficiary of heaps of e-love. Style chronicler FabSugar.com highlighted us in their regular lineup of Fab Sites, honing in on Shopflick’s reputation as an end-of-year oasis for unique gifts:

“Just in time for the holidays is a fun site called Shopflick.com… sure to help you find that special gift for your loved ones… Unlike most retailers, this site is community driven and features some of the best emerging talent I’ve ever seen.”

Women’s Wear Daily, that little bible of fashion, wrote an article about the special mission of Shopflick.com to bring independent designers to the forefront:

“Shopflick, which uses video to help emerging designers connect with customers, reached… more than 100,000 visitors last month.”

With emerging designers on Shopflick pitching the perfect deal—Candice Held offering free, vintage scarves, Violet Valen throwing in Buddy tees and free shipping, and Raquel Allegra rounding out the generous donations with free leather headbands—it’s no wonder! Shopflick is also proud to be mentioned on Stylephile.com, Variety Magazine’s much beloved online fashion accompaniment, in the final week before their unexpected discontinuation. To us, it’s e-fashion history; to them, just a little slice of bandwidth appreciation for Raquel Allegra’s high-end freebies.

Thanks FabSugar, WWD, and Stylephile!

Shopflick seller Violent Valen is having a party! Check out the Buddy Sweatshirt Collection Exhibit this Saturday from 7-11 in downtown L.A. Valen & BPM Magazine will present her one-of-a-kind hoodies while hubby, Stone Throw Record’s Peanut Butter Wolf, dj’s the event. Purchase one of her works of art, available exclusively on Shopflick, or watch more on Valen at her store. Just make sure to RSVP (buddybyviolet@gmail.com) for Saturday’s event!