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Showing posts with label Antik Batik. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Sparkle

If there is anything that is as ubiquitous as the chain trend this fall, it is the sequin trend.  Every brand and designer, from those that sell their clothes for $20 to those that sell them for $2,000, are embellishing everything with sequins.  It makes sense, since embellishments of all types are an overriding trend this year.  Studs, zippers, chains, buckles, straps and fringe are everywhere this year and it is a natural progression to add sequins to the list.

We admit it.  We're not at all fond of sequins.  It is one of the things that the trendy, edgy SPiCY and the laid-back, free-wheeling HiPPi have in common (that and a love for 4 inch heels).  Even though one has a fondness for Demi Lovato's rocker style and the other would like to play in Vanessa Hudgen's closet full of bohemian staples, they both agree... no sequins.  However, starting with the clutch that inspired our name, the two of us keep running across pieces that are full of sequins but... actually... don't... suck.  On the contrary, this season is full of clothes and accessories that use sequins so expertly that they put our prejudice against sequins to shame.


Antik Batik, Haute Hippie and Gryphon did this trend especially well this season.  Look for less expensive clothes inspired by pieces from these brands.  Take a cue from the pieces in this list to add sequins to your wardrobe in a way that dazzles.

Herve Leger Sequined Degrade Bandage Dress $2,900.00
A Mi Clubwear Sequin V-Neck Minidress $34.99
Young, Fabulous & Broke Hazel Sequin Dress $297.00
Dior Nail Lacquer in Black Sequins $21.00
Stella McCartney Silk Organza Sequined Dress $2,365.00
Prezzo Square Ball Mesh Clutch $39.00
Oscar de la Renta Sequin Top $1388.00
Kardashians by bebe Sequin Hot Shorts $89.00
Report Signature King Pump $127.50
Twenty Cluny Sequined Jacket $908.00
ModCloth Red Carpet Royalty Dress $109.99
Antik Batik Dream Embellished Blazer $575.00
Lane Bryant Bella Cheetah Print Clutch by Elaine Turner $175.00
Tibi One-Shoulder Dress $870.00
Sam Edelman Novato $100.00
Herve Leger Sequin-Embellished Bandage Dress $1,590.00
Victoria's Secret Sequin Skirt $79.50
DKNY Sequin Embellished T-shirt Dress $390.00
Banana Republic Marble Sequin Ballet Flat $79.00
Velvet Sequin Detail Cropped Cardigan $276.00
Avenue Plus-Sized Sequin Sheath Dress $79.90
Red Valentino Tiered Sequin Skirt $300.00
Lulu's Sparkle or Someone Shift Dress $61.00
Marqus Lupfer Sequin Stripe Dress $1157.00
Juicy Couture Sequin Mini Hand Warmers $45.00
DKNY Jeans Plus-Sized Sequin Top $59.00
Tibi Sequined Jersey Mini Dress $295.00
J. Crew Sequined Ribbon Cami $98.00
Ashish Sequined Shift Dress $1,450.00
Lane Bryant Wide Widths Sequin Ballet Flat $26.50
See by Chloe Sequined Tulle Tank Top $250.00
Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Across the Universe, Happy Birthday or Boom Boom Pow  $18.00+
J. Crew Pearlized Sequined Tank Dress $650.00
Victoria's Secret Sequin Turtleneck Sweaterdress $128.00
Lulu's Glitter-ally Speaking Black sequin Dress $46.00
Oscar de la Renta Embroidered Sequin Ballet Flats $560.00
Lane Bryant Sequin Tank $29.50
J. Crew Icicle Shift Dress $1.595.00
By Malene Birger Acier Sequin-Embellished Maxi Skirt $580.00
J. Crew Sequin Drizzle Tank $98.00
Alexander Wang Sequined Goddess Dress $780.00
Avenue Plus-Sized Zebra-Print Tank $19.99
Alice + Olivia Marina Sequin Dolman Tunic $396.00
Miu Miu Sequined Ballet Flats $307.20
Lane Bryant Multi-Stripe Sequin Tank $34.50
J. Crew Dulphine Sequin V-Neck Sweater $138.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Knitted Sequin Cropped Sweater $530.00
Velvet Kenna Ikat Sequin Dress $185.00
Lane Bryant Scored Sequin Bow Clutch by La Regale $44.00
Antik Batik Wallice Sequined Gown $950.00
Porter Grey Sequin Dress with Cutout Back $775.00
Victoria's Secret Sequin Dress $198.00
Donna Karan Stretch Sequined Maxi Skirt $1895.00
Tibi Eclipse Sequined Silk Dress $1238.00
Victoria's Secret Sequined Blazer $159.00
Kate Spade Pop-Art Pearle Clutch $525.00
Jane Norman Grecian Knot Sequin Bandeau £12.50
Haute Hippie Sequined Fringed Chain Dress $595.00
Avenue Cardigan with Sequins $64.99+
Sachin + Babi Sima Sequin Gloves $100.00
Haute Hippie Chevron Sequined Mini Dress $695.00
Coast Felicity Sequin Top $165.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Dee Dee Sequined Bolero Sweater $498.00
Lane Bryant Sequin Fold-Over Clutch $39.50
Velvet Sequined Detail Jersey Dress $315.00
Victoria's Secret Sequin Leggings $39.99
Haute Hippie One-Shoulder Sequin Dress $595.00
Coast Maggie Knit Top $165.00
Pissaro Nights Sequin One-Shoulder Blouson Dress $198.00

Dressing hint: The more "liquid" the sequins make the piece look the better.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Belt It Out

The most hardworking accessory this fall is the belt.  Adding this accessory to just about anything updates your wardrobe.  A great belt over a dress, a cardigan or a jacket makes your old wardrobe staples look very trendy for fall 2010.  It is especially useful in making your work clothes more exciting and trendy.  While thicker, distinctive belts really spice up dresses, with jackets and cardigans thinner belts tend to work better.  Twist or knot the belt for a bit of extra flare.

Antik Batik Ninon Thin Suede Belt $138.00
BCBG Woven Studded Belt $88.00
Elegantly Waisted Ryder Belt $41.00
Sachin + Babi Tabea Belt $280
GAP Silver Patent Skinny Belt $19.50
Linea Pelle Vintage Skinny Hip Belt $84.00
Gorjana Studded Wrap Belt $110.00
Limited Leopard Covered-Buckle Skinny Belt $19.90
B-Low the Belt Skinny Tassel Belt $105.00
Graham & Spencer Belt $151.00
Banana Republic Skinny Staple Belt $39.50
Antik Batik Dream Thin Belt $138.00
TopShop Plain Leather Vintage Belt $30.00
Elegantly Waisted Harlow Belt $38.50
Madewell Animal Attraction Belt $48.00
Diane von Furstenberg Jasmine Belt $175.00
J. Crew Calf Hair Belt $60.00
Elegantly Waisted Mini Haley Belt $121.00
BCBG Double-Strand Studded Belt $58.00
Adia Kibur Braided Chain Belt $58.00
GAP Skinny Faux-Snakeskin Leather Belt $19.50
Crimson Saddle Skinny Leather Belt $20.00
Elegantly Waisted Ellen Belt $125.00
Limited Covered-Buckle Skinny Belt $19.90
Linea Pelle Skinny Hip Belt $84.00
Banana Republic Skinny Lizard Belt $29.50
Gorjana Studded Belt $75.00
TopShop Leopard Corset-Shaped Belt $70.00
Kettle Black Double-Wrap Belt $110.00
Madewell Stirrup Belt $52.00
Linea Pelle Pyramid Stud Hip Belt $106.00
J.Crew Patent Leather $29.50
BCBG Braided Detail Belt $88.00
Sachin + Babi Wrap Belt $210.00
GAP Studded Braided Belt $19.99 - 24.99
Cole Haan Village Skinny Belt $38.00
Hollywood Trading Company 10,000 Studs Deluxe Belt $220.00
Limited Obi Braided Belt $34.50
Banana Republic Skinny Metallic Belt $29.50
Motif 56 Sima Belt $145.00
TopShop Leopard Skinny Belt $36.00
Elegantly Waisted Twist Belt $137.00
J. Crew Smooth Leather Belt $32.50
Linea Pelle Skinny Small Grommet Belt $78.00
Limited Black Bow Stretch Belt $29.50
TopShop Woven Leather Elastic Belt $50.00
Motif 56 Lauren Belt $99.00
J.Crew Leather Patent Belt $39.50
Calvin Klein Reversible Skinny Logo Belt $36.00
Limited Reversible Wide Waist Belt $44.50
TopShop Leather Plain Clasp Belt $44.00
Lulu's All About Weave Belt $17.00
Elegantly Waisted Cummerbund Belt $121.00
J. Crew Oval Buckle Denim Belt $38.00
Motif 56 Leeora Wrap Belt $135.00
TopShop Moulded Bow-Detail Skinny Belt $30.00
Lulu's Step Into the Ring Double-Wrap Belt $12.00
Halston Heritage Faux Watersnake Belt $195.00
Elegantly Waisted Kit Belt $60.20
Another Line Skinny Patent Belt (sizes up to 3X) $28.00
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Reversible Belt (sizes up to 2X) $38.00
Another Line Skinny Calf Hair Belt (sizes up to 3X) $34.00
Carmakoma Rollercoaster Plus-Sized Belt $36.85
Simply Be Plus-Sized Skinny Belt $17.00
Simply Be Plus-Sized Double-Buckle Belt $30.00
Igigi Plus-Sized Buckle Belt $65.00