Fashion For Francophiles

Online Sample Sale @ideeli:

This event features silk scarves.

A woman's sense of style is evident in her accessories, so they ought to be remarkable. Belts, whether florid or classic, should cinch your waist or beautifully accent your hips. Satin and leather bags should be impeccably crafted with luxurious accents including zippers, colorful handles, and embroidery. And jewelry must be dramatic and evoke high glamour. The best-accessorized women in the world choose Christian Lacroix. Now it's your turn.

The legend of Christian Lacroix began in 1987 and his designs are now sold in over 1,000 stores worldwide. Growing up in Arles, France, Lacroix had dreams of becoming a costume designer or a museum curator. We are thankful he found his way and became a fashion designer. Lacroix worked at Hermès and the House of Jean Patou before launching his own collection with the fantastic "pouf" skirt, acclaimed for its drama and magnificence. These same qualities permeate the entire Christian Lacroix accessory collection. Whether it's a belt, bag, or a necklace... slip it on, it's your Lacroix to bear.

This event is scheduled to start on Wednesday, September 9 at 11:00 AM for 1st Row members and at 12:00 PM for 2nd Row members. This event will run for 36 hours, or until it sells out.

*ideeli prices for this event start at $59!

I'm really looking forward to this event because I love beautiful scarves and Lacroix! Now if only I could rummage around for enough money to buy some of these lovelies. x.

Kensie Sale

In need of major pretty + fab dresses for less?

There's a huge Kensie sale on ideeli.

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"What makes you feel pretty?," fashion brand Kensie recently asked its legions of fans on Facebook, Twitter and its own blog. It's an open-ended question that solicits endless responses, but Kensie's own answer is simple: pretty is when you feel like yourself.

Since 1994, Vancouver-based designers Eric and Lani Karls have been helping girls feel pretty with Kensie's whimsical dresses, skirts, bottoms, tops, and jackets. Their looks alternate between soft neutrals and in-your-face geometric patterns, but throughout, you'll find lots of layers, puffs of ruffles, and shimmery details. Composed of soft, silky fabrics, each piece has just the sort of ethereal, flowing quality you'd expect from a company that identifies light, bubbles, and dreams as sources of inspiration. Each of their distinctly feminine A-line dresses is more stunning than the next.

Despite ruffles and bows galore, the Kensie collection never tries too hard to flex its feminine charm. Kensie is just naturally delicate and pretty.

Belted Dress (Original: $138) - Sale $58
Sizes 2-14 (XS-XL) Available.

• Criss-cross v-neck sheath cocktail dress
• Cut-out at shoulders
• Natural waist
• Features grosgrain belt at waist, with elastic back for perfect fit
• Zipper at side
• Approximate measurements, in inches (taken from a size 2): shoulder to hem 34
• 96% polyester, 4% spandex
• Machine wash

Party Dress (Original: $158) - Sale $68
Sizes 2-12 (XS-L) Available.

• Spaghetti strap chiffon party dress
• Straps are adjustable
• Empire waist with bow in center
• Tiered ruffles around bottom
• Slight padding in bust
• Zipper at side
• Approximate measurements, in inches (taken from a size 2): shoulder to hem 34
• 100% silk exterior, 100% polyester lining
• Dry clean

Tiered Dress (Original: $168) - Sale $70
Sizes 2-10 (XS-L) Available.

• Scoop neck short sleeved dress
• Sheer at top, lined at bust to hem
• Ruffles at chest
• Tie at neck
• Natural waist, sash around waist
• Ruffles below waist
• Approximate measurements, in inches (taken from a size 2): shoulder to hem 34
• Shel: 100% silk, Lining: 100% polyester
• Dry clean

Ruched Dress (Original: $148) - Sale $62
Sizes 2-14 (XS-XL) Available.

• Spaghetti strap cocktail dress
• Adjustable shoulder straps
• Lace / ruffle trim around top of dress, down front and back, and at hem
• Empire waist
• Zipper at side
• Approximate measurements, in inches (taken from a size 2): shoulder to hem 33
• 96% polyester, 4% spandex
• Machine wash cold

Criss Cross Dress (Original: $148) - Sale $62
Sizes 2-14 (XS-XL) Available.

• Fitted dress with spaghetti string straps
• Features scalloped design at front and tiered design at back
• 96% Polyester and 4% Spandex
• Approximate Dimensions (in inches): Top of Shoulder to Hem 32, Natural Waist to Hem 19
• Machine wash cold

There's plenty more dresses - short, long, plain, embellished, graphics, ruffles, pleats and so on.
But, you better hurry... sale/event ends in 3 days and 2 hrs!