Can You Spot the Difference? Kelsi Dagger Flats

Recognize these flats? I posted these in a shopping round-up for our friend Krystina awhile back, and last week, they were on sale at Gilt Fuse.

The other day I realized that the only flats I have are boots or oxfords - no basic feminine flats, really? So when I saw them for half off at Gilt, I went to town and bought two pairs, a pair in black and a pair in purple. Snakeskin leather and hidden wedge, I had to.


Cute, right? But wait, does something look a little off?


They are the same shoe, Kelsi Dagger "Tamatha", but the flowers are completely different! The ones on the black shoe are small and neat, and the ones on the purple shoe look kind of like an explosion.

I'm actually ok with both looks. I like that the black flowers are cleaner since they're suppose to be my more practical shoes, and the purple shoes are my fun shoes so explosion-life flowers are cool with me. I just find it really surprising that the detailing could be so different on what should be the same shoe.

If you would like a pair to call your own, they are currently on sale at a handful of sites:

Endless.com $68.55-$81.41 + free shipping, available in various sizes and colors

Piperlime for $79.99 + free shipping, size 6 black only

eBay for $54 + $8 shipping, two pairs of size 7 black available

Nordstrom $99.95, available in black, cream and purple

Cute, Affordable Flats on Gilt Fuse

Because I know many of you are always on the look out for cute, affordable flats, I wanted to bring your attention to today's Seychelles sale on Gilt Fuse! There are a bunch of flats in a variety of colors selling for just $35, retail $80-85. The same exact styles are on Zappos right now. The Seychelles sale at Gilt includes some cute booties and heels too!


Seychelles Thin Ice & Tap
You know how fast stuff goes on Gilt, so hurry and add to cart!

Gilt Fuse: 50 for under $50

Need some skinny jeans, tanks, leather jackets etc? Gilt Fuse is now having a final sale on all your favorite brands! Brands include Corpus, BCBG, LaROK, Kova & T, Betsey Johnson, La Rok, Genetic Denim, Goldhawk, ABS, Earnest Sewn, Twinkle by Wenlan and more. Accessories are on sale too including Faryl Robin, Matt & Nat, Tova and 80%20. 50 brands from under $50!

Not everything is under $50 but there are lots of great tanks or tees for $8-12 or skinny jeans for $14-18. There are some Laundry party dresses for $38-44!

Hurry to shop now! I am :) Merch is moving fast!

Gilt Fuse & American Apparel Promotion

Sometimes it's seriously more expensive to buy the perfect basic than to buy fun fashion pieces! I usually have to make a conscious effort to make sure that I have the basics that will make my outfits work. Anyways this promotion just hit my inbox so I thought I'd share. Today at noon, Gilt Fuse will be having a sale on American Apparel starting at 50% off retail. Not so abnormal!

But to really sweeten the deal, Gilt is running a promotion that if you spend $50 on American Apparel product, you will receive a $10 account credit in your account within 7 days of purchase. Pretty sweet :)

Good Shopping Day on Gilt Fuse

Lots of exciting sales happening at Gilt Fuse today! Cute clutches from BCBG MAXAZRIA for $69, Rich & Skinny jeans and Genetic Denim for $64-78, lots of fun Mara Hoffman print dresses for approx $100-$150 range and some great casual jersey pieces from Young Fabulous and Broke.

This is not an advertorial. I'm genuinely excited about these sales. I'm waiting on this Mara Hoffman dress right now. It's in another member's cart. Such competitive shopping! Haha.

And I'm not sure if this is some sort of typo, but there's a Young Fabulous and Broke dress going for $5?! There's one small left, but no surprise, it's already in someone else's cart.

Trends: Fringe, Fringe and More Fringe

Maison Martin Margiela, ACB Necklace

Fringe has been a growing trend for a while and suddenly I'm seeing it explode everywhere! From the runways at Maison Martin Margiela to this fun ACB necklace to fun dresses at Pixie Market.

White Trumpet Dress and Style Stalker Dressat Pixie Market (Unfortunately Sold Out)

Street Shot, New York

My most recent place I saw fringe was while picking up lunch at Pret-a-Manger. Her Prada Fringe Purse totally made me notice the rest of her great outfit! It added some extra panache to her Khaki biker jacket and buckle boots! I think fringe accesories are a totally easy wearable way to work this trend into your everyday outfits.

Fortunately, for those of us who can't afford the Prada version, Gilt Fuse is going to have some fun fringe purses by Susan Farber on Sale today at noon.

Belize Brick Bag now $219 (was $598). Evil Fringe Clutch now $129 (was $598)

Topshop Fringe Skirt

For an even more affordable way to add fringe to your wardrobe, check out this Topshop Drape Fringe Skirt for $65.

Deal of the Day : Faryl Robin Booties

I saw these booties on Gilt Fuse earlier this week, and I was about to get them since they felt perfect for fall. But they sold out almost instantly! Not a surprise seeing as how they were selling for $78 compared to $250 retail.

With a little Google action, I found them on Overstock.com of all places for $79.99, and Overstock has cheaper shipping than Gilt! Sweet!

I'm moving next month, so I might hold off on buying them now...

Reminder: Gilt Fuse Launches Today at Noon

Gilt Fuse, the more contemporary and affordable arm of the highly successful online sample sale Gilt Groupe launches today at noon! If you're already a member of Gilt, you're already signed up for Gilt Fuse and will be ready to shop with your Gilt log in. Otherwise make sure you sign up on GiltFuse.com so you don't miss out on the deals. Most items will range from $75 to $150.

Generra, Modern Amusement and Kova & T will be the first brands to be offered on Gilt Fuse! The sale promises to include many trans-seasonal essentials like long tanks, grandpa cardigans and stirrup leggings to help you transition to fall.

Kelsi Daggar and La Rok will also be on sale later this week. Are you excited?

First Look at Gilt Fuse

I'm sure by now most of you are already on Gilt Groupe, the online sample sale that lets you buy designer goods at a fraction of the price from the convenience of your desk. As much fun as you had browsing in the past, did you ever feel like you still couldn't afford some of the merch?

Well starting on August 12 at 12:00 p.m. EST Gilt Groupe is launching their sister site Gilt Fuse, focusing on contemporary fashion at much lower price points! Most items will range from $75 - $150.

Targeting a slightly younger member base Gilt Fuse will bring you designers like Plenty by Tracy Reese, Kova & T, Modern Amusement, CC Skye, TKO Orologi, RJ Graziano and BCBG at 70% Off. Like Gilt Groupe, Gilt Fuse will run sales for limited time periods of 36 hrs.

Check out the screen shot for a first look at of what Gilt Fuse will look like.