the style observer is about putting it all together

Psst… sale alert!

November 12th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $$ Chloé accessories designers shoes

This Chloe boot is on sale for %50 off. If you like it - grab it!
Boot in this observation:

  • CHLOE Swift

  • sale items that translate beautifully into fall

    June 17th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ $$ $$$ Diane Von Furstenberg Fendi Kenneth Jay Lane MARC by Marc Jacobs Madison Marcus Monica Vinader Patricia Underwood accessories bracelets clothing dresses earrings handbags hats shoes

    If you have it in you to brave the stores at sale time, there can be some great finds. However, you’re best bet for finding pieces that work right through Fall is on the web. You can easily pull together a look with designer pieces that will not break the bank. The key is to look for more classic pieces (not boring pieces), not ones that scream last year’s trend. The idea is to keep the dress simple yet sophisticated. The boots should be classy with modern detail. The bag should work with it all and accessories are the place to have fun. Go for it with a leather jacket in a color like red or tan. Pop on some bangles, earrings, and a playful hat. The look is sleek, with a vintage feel, sexy, with classic grounded pieces. The best part about it all, is that you’re left with articles of clothing that you can work into your wardrobe without hesitation. Happy hunting ladies!

    sale items in this observation:

  • Patricia Underwood ribbon crochet beret @ Intermix
  • Monica Vinader Circle hammer earrings @ Net-a-Porter
  • MARC by Marc Jacobs JJ leather bowling bag @ Net-a-Porter
  • Diane von Furstenberg Baker jersey dress @ Net-a-Porter
  • Fendi patent leather boots @ eLuxury
  • Kenneth Jay Lane Leopard print bracelet @ Saks
  • Madison Marcus putty leather jacket @ Singer 22

  • what’s happening to retail stores?

    June 16th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in trends

    Every store you come across right now is having a major sale. I recently walked through one of the high end department stores, and it looked like it had been ransacked by thieves. There were racks and racks of messy clothing strewn throughout the store. Even the Chanel sale rack was a wreck. Who’s going to buy a Chanel dress (even on sale is $2300.00) that is stuffed onto a rack without any care for the article of clothing? The shoe department looked like a garbage truck had dumped piles of Choo’s and Manolo’s all over the place. It took my breath away, and I was completely turned off by the state of chaos. I’m not usually one to shy away from a sale, but there was a sense of desperation that was lacking in earlier years. It’s obviously a representation of the state of our economy, but I think the retail stores have it all wrong. If they really want to sell the merchandise, then they should do a better job with the presentation. Maybe they should hold back the pre-fall collections, and properly display the summer sale merchandise. That way, they may actually unload more and still provide the customer with a good shopping experience. What have you experienced in stores lately?