Trina Turk x Banana Republic Lookbook

Banana Republic has partnered with designer Trina Turk to produce a collection in time for summer that is inspired by the southern California lifestyle.  The nearly 60-piece collection of women’s apparel and accessories feature summer essentials in iconic Trina Turk prints.  The collection includes flirty dresses, printed swimwear, plush beach towels, breezy tops and crisp clean bottoms.  Prices on apparel range from $49.50 for shorts to $150 for a printed dress.  Jewelry and Accessory pieces are $34.50 for a bracelet to $120 for the pinking tote.  Swim separates are $58 for a bikini bottom to $68 for a bikini top.  Lifestyle items range from $34.50 for a make-up case to $59.50 for a beach towel.

“When we began working together on the collaboration, Simon and I decided early on that the Palm Springs ‘cocktails by the pool’ lifestyle would be our key inspiration for the colors, styles, and prints” says Turk. “I’m excited to offer this collection of colorful, covetable and unique pieces to Banana Republic customers for summer 2012.”

Shop: Banana Republic x Mad Men Collection

If you are a fan of the style of Mad Men and the work of costume designer Janie Bryant, I am sure you’re going to be a fan of her upcoming 65 piece collection for Banana Republic.  The collection features everything you need from head to toe to create sexy ladylike looks for women and dapper looks for men inspired by the 1960s based show. The collection is set to hit stores and BananaRepublic.com on August 11, 2011.

The women’s collection includes pieces such as an updated classic trench coat in leopard print ($198), silk tie-necked blouses ($79.50), high-waisted skirts ($98), tailored dresses ($175), cardigans ($89.50), floral cocktail dresses ($140) and leopard pumps ($120).

For menswear check out the shawl-collared sweaters ($150), dinner jackets ($450), waistcoat/vest ($64.50), and skinny pinstripe trousers ($150).

As for the accessories - silk ties ($59.50), fedoras ($49.50), silk scarves ($49.50), pearl necklaces ($39.50) and ladylike handbag ($250).

If you can’t wait to shop the collection, today Banana Republic is hosting an exclusive Facebook preview shopping event.  All you have to do is like their page to shop!

Check out some of the looks from the collection below:

'50s Fun: Mad Men Casting Call

AMC's hit show Mad Men and Banana Republic are doing the cutest contest - a chance to win a walk-on role! To enter, you need to visit a Banana Republic store for an entry code, submit a photo and ask your friends to vote.

Thanks to my friend Erica for telling me about this contest. We were half-joking about the role women of color had back in the 50s (maids, womp womp). Jokes aside, I snapped her photo the other day, and check it out! And perhaps show her some love with a vote?

For contest details or to enter go to madmencastingcall.amctv.com. If you have an entry, please link us. We'd love to see your nifty fifties style!

Fifth Avenue Discounts

Enjoy 25% off* at Saks Fifth Avenue in-stores and online starting tomorrow, October 15 through October 18. To receive the discount in-store, print this invite and present with purchase. Online, enter FRIENDS3 at checkout on saks.com. *The discount is 20% off jewelry and 10% off beauty & fragrance

For Banana Republic fans in New York, they are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their Fifth Avenue/Rockefeller Center location tomorrow evening. Bubbly, cupcakes, music, gift bags and 25% off purchases of $100 or more.

Banana Republic @ Rockefeller Center Anniversary
Thursday, October 15, 2009 7-9PM
626 Fifth Avenue (corner of 50th St), New York
RSVP to 800-361-7738. Guests are welcome

Sample Sale Report: Lee Angel

Stopped by the Lee Angel Sale on Friday with low expectations. The flyer looked less than appealing, but I got word that they were a jewelry vendor for many major companies including J.Crew, Banana Republic, Club Monaco, French Connection, BCBG, Ann Taylor and more. Also, I heard that they had $5 bins so I thought it was worth checking out as I love junk jewelry.

When I got there it was a large fairly well lit room with bins upon bins of merch! In fact everything in the entire room was $5! It was a bit of a time consuming sale because I had to dig through bins that were mixed pieces all wrapped up in plastic baggies that obstructed the view of the jewelry but it was definitely worth the trouble. While some pieces weren't really my taste I felt like the selection was so broad I'm sure there's something for everyone.

There was another little adjoining room that was much smaller and also filled with bins, but this merch was actually under the "Lee Angel" name. It was generally higher quality and more intricate merch and the prices definitely reflected that. Prices in this room ranged from $20-300. Initial pendants and some rings were around $20.

The cuff bracelet above I was sort of in love with but with a $150 price tag, I couldn't quite justify it. But it was blingtastic and so rocker girl chic.

Pieces that I picked up for $5! I re-bought a French Connection necklace that I already own that I love to death but has started loosing stones. At this price, it's cheaper than buying extra stones!

Btw I don't have my ears pierced but I did pick up a cute pair of earrings for my friend Shelly.

This is one I wouldn't miss if you're in need of some cheap baubles to polish your look. Be warned it's a bit time consuming! I spent an hour there! There are few mirrors to check out how things look. Also, you should use one of the trays they have available to carry your finds while browsing.

Who: Lee Angel Sample Sale
What: Jewelry from Lee Angel and various brands for up to 75% Off + $5 Bins!
When: August 24-27, 2009. Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm.
Where: 524 Broadway (nr Spring St). 6th Floor. Cash and Credit.

Gap Give Get Coupon: 30% Off

Who: Gap
What: Give Get Coupon lets you save 30% Off at Gap, Old Navy or Banana Republic while Gap will donate 5% of your purchase to charity.
When: March 12-15, 2009
Where: In Stores and Online, US Only.

Give Get w/ Gap Inc.

4 Days only November13-16, 2008 get 30% Off all purchases, plus 5% off what you spend will be given to a non-profit! In this case, Gap Foundation, which aims to improve and nurture the lives of children and youth living in conditions of need, hardship and distress.