Look for Less: DOMINIC JONES Single Claw Ring

Ever since I first spotted the Dominic Jones Single Claw ring on Net-a-Porter I have been dying to add the perfect balance of polished, toughness to my jewelry wardrobe. This piece is so simple yet so right on so many levels. I love how getting the right piece of jewelry can elevate your look from the humblest of outfits to something out of this stratosphere. As awesome as the claw ring is $515 is out of the realm of my reality. Fortunately while shopping online last week I found my solution in this Rachel Rachel Roy Shark Fin ring. Not only is it affordable at $22 but it emulates the talon like shape of the Dominic Jones version for a fraction of the price. The pewter finish is also every bit as versatile.

Shop Now: Jessica Stam x Rachel Rachel Roy

If you've been dying to get your hands on the latest Rachel Rachel Roy collaboration with guest designer/model Jessica Stam, log on to Facebook! They decided to debut the collection on a special online pop-up shop before launching the collection nationwide on September 10, 2010.

I have to say I was a little bit skeptical of the collection when I first heard about it as every model/celebrity seems to be a designer these days, but with Rachel Roy lending a hand to the technical design elements, I had nothing to worry about! I also gotta hand it to Stam for keeping it tight with great must have items.

I think the pieces that they cranked out are super adorable, especially that little check cardigan! I also am pretty into the skinny button jeans & the bucket bag!

Loving Rachel Rachel Roy

The other night I visited Rachel Roy's website to check out new Rachel Rachel Roy in my weekly (often daily) troll of internet shopping. I'm loving a lot of pieces from the new collection, and bonus, many of the older pieces I've been thinking about are now on sale.


Crinkled Faux Leather Lady Shorts, $99I've never owned a pair of pleather shorts before, so I'm not sure how comfortable they would be since synthetic materials usually don't breathe very well. I imagine they'd be fine in the fall or winter.


Ilano Boots, $149As DesignerSocial pointed out in their fall roundup, lace ups and utilitarian boots are a big trend for fall. These would look great with leggings or skinny jeans. I have a pair of Michael Kors boots that serve a similar purpose, but I am tempted to upgrade...


Hematite & Pearls Mixed Necklace, $125This necklace a great statement piece. I love the mix of polish and rocker, but this is a piece I would want to see in person before purchasing.


Long Wire Earrings With Spear Ends, $24
I have these earrings, and I love them. They're pretty bad ass! Caution though, the wire is quite thick and unlike most earrings the ends are not smooth or rounded. If you don't wear earrings often, it may be tough to get these in. I had to wear different earrings for a few days before putting these ones on.


Twisted Tight Dress, $119I like this dress because it reminds me a bit of a dress from Costello Tagliapietra's fall 2010 collection. This dress would look great for a cocktail party with metallic skinny belt and heels, and it could even be dressed down with a long cardigan and flats for work.

Deal of the Day: RACHEL Rachel Roy Coat Cardigan

I'm an advocate of bright spring coats. When it's dark and gloomy outside for April showers, why not add a little color to lift your spirits? That's why I'm fawning over this lovely yellow spring coat from Rachel Roy's diffusion line, RACHEL Rachel Roy.

In addition to the color, I love the print. It adds a little texture, but it's subtle enough to match just about everything. This piece would look great over just about everything from a simply tee and jeans as styled in the photo to a floral dress (mixed prints, hot for spring). This coat is currently marked down to $88.99 from $149 at rachelroy.com.

Friends & Family: Rachel Roy

Who: Rachel Roy
What: Friends & Family get 30% Off All Merch, Rachel Roy New York and Rachel Rachel Roy. Enter rrfriend at checkout
When: Novemeber 19-23, 2009.
Where: Online.

Sample Sales This Week: NYC

Who: Rachel Roy
Why: Everything is 85 percent off retail
Where: 1411 Broadway b/n 39th & 40th St, 37th floor
When: Aug. 19 & 20. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Who: Sergio Rossi
What: Up to 75% off shoes and handbags. Photo ID is needed to get in.
When: August 17-20, 2009. Daily 10am-6pm
Where: 160 Varick Street, 2nd Floor

Who: Issey Miyake
What: Sample sale on women’s, men’s, Pleats Please & Final Home
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, 4th Fl
When: August 19, 2009. Wed 8am-8pm

Next Week:
Who: Intermix Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% off of original retail prices from Stella McCartney, Chloe, J Brand, Elizabeth and James, Matthew Williamson, and many more.

When: August 27-29, 2009. 8am-6pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)

Who:Gustto
What: Up to 60% off Handbags, Clutches and One-of-a-kind Samples
When: August 26-27, 2009. Wed-Thurs 10am-8pm
Where: 182 5th Avenue b/n 23rd & 22nd St, 2nd Floor. 212-537-5897

Sample Sales Via Daily Candy:
What: Delphine, Russell+Hazel, Smock, Linnea’s Lights, Green Paper Company
Why: Letterpress, smart office supplies, stationery, journals, the works. Plus snacks, drinks, and raffle prizes. A $5 donation to charity gets you in the door.
When: Aug. 17. Mon., 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: 920 Broadway, b/t 20th & 21st Sts., 17th flr. R.S.V.P. to erika@delphinepress.com or 858-759-7181.

What: Gabriella New York and Bella Bridesmaid
Why: Up to 70 percent off wedding dresses (Angel Sanchez, Carmela Sutera, Matthew Christopher), veils, headpieces, and matching frocks for bridesmaids.
When: Aug. 20 & 21. Thurs. & Fri., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 400 W. 14th St., at Ninth Ave., 2nd flr. (212-206-1915).

What: Saja
Why: Sweet, simple sweaters are $20; pants and tops are $30; and dresses (tea-length silk chiffon, jersey, or cotton) are $70.
When: Aug. 20-23. Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 250 Elizabeth St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts.

What: Jimmy Choo
Why: Mix with professional sample salers. Click your heels for up to 70 percent off.
When: Aug. 26. Wed., 1-6 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., at Sixth Ave.

What: Temperley London
Why: Leather jackets for $449 (reg. $1,795), minidresses for $374 (reg. $1,495), and showroom samples up to 80 percent off.
When: Aug. 26-29. Wed., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 453 Broome St., at Mercer St., 2nd flr. (212-219-2929).

Rachel Rachel Roy, Diffusion Line for Macy's

Rachel Roy and Macy's will be partnering together to bring you an exclusive collection that captures the Rachel Roy aesthetic at an affordable price point. The diffusion line will be called Rachel Rachel Roy and will include affordable contemporary sportswear, footwear and accessories, debuting in August 2009. The collection will be offered exclusively through Macy’s Inc. at select Macy’s stores nationwide and on macys.com.

Founder and artistic director, Rachel Roy, said, “Accessible fashion has always been a passion of mine. Every woman should have the opportunity to express herself through style. Being able to design a contemporary product line that truly reflects a sense of individuality is a great honor. Macy’s has been an embracing partner in helping us launch this redefinition of a new lifestyle collection.”

The line will retail from $59 to $299 for sportswear, $79 to $199 for footwear, $40 to $195 for jewelry and $69 to $109 for handbags.