Coutorture

A Luxe New Year's Eve...At Home

coutorture — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:04:47 -0800

We're just going to go ahead and say it--there are some moments when staying in on New Year's Eve is an alluring possibility. Whether it was traveling for the holidays or that seasonal cold that finally got the best of you, there's always the option of a home spa session, old movie, and good night's sleep. All the sparkly bits soon, but, just in case, here are some deals that would make staying in a luxe option indeed.

A Sephora year-end sale means lightening-up on all of those fabulous gift sets from the holidays. This Bliss Spa-velous set is marked down to $39, and it's original value is nearly twice that.

Amazon has DVDs you can rent on demand for just a dollar or two, and, they've plenty of DVDs for purchase marked down to less than $15 dollars. Pick up a few and give them as gifts if you change your mind.

Gap Body and JCrew still make great pajamas if you ask us. Both have fabulous mark-downs on their comfy sleepwear. Just make sure to donate last season's pairs to charity!

Our Top Ten Fashion Gifts For Him

coutorture — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:19:55 -0800

You know the drill, you start holiday shopping well-enough in advance, crossing everyone off your list, until it's two days before Christmas and you've yet to get your beloved boyfriend/fiancee/husband something to unwrap. Well, ladies, if he gives you any trouble remind him that the best things come last and promptly check out our shortlist of great gifts for him. Check out each picture for pricing information and where to buy. Some items featured are more than 50% off!

Gift Giver: Vellum Sale On Gilt Groupe

coutorture — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:13:10 -0800

Vellum on Gilt Groupe from left: Leather Bound Lined Journal was $130, now $60, Jewelry Box was $700, now $320, Three Section Tray was $140, now $70

Leather goods make the best presents--after all, who doesn't want an Ostrich embossed three section tray with which to store loose change and Metrocards? In all seriousness, Gilt Groupe is our new obsession and this Vellum sale has some seriously reasonable offerings. Our Gift Giver picks, above.

B&B Italia Holiday 2008 Gift Guide

coutorture — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:13:45 -0800

If we published all of the gift guides that came through our door we'd be up to our ears in presents--not that that would be such a bad thing. One that stopped us in our tracks, however, was the B&B Italia gift guide. Part of the B&B Italia object collection, now partially available on Yoox.com, we think these objects make special gifts for the people in your life that appreciate the finer things in life--from candlesticks to pencil holders. To find a B&B Italia store near you, click here. To read more about interior design and other lifestyle happenings, click here.

Gift Giver: Marc by Marc Jacobs Jewelry

coutorture — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:15:06 -0800

Marc by Marc Jacobs jewelry is a large part of what has become something of a low-price empire for the designer. The little gold plated earrings, statement bracelets, or charm necklaces hover right around one hundred dollars with some pieces costing well under fifty. Perfect as gifts, irresistible because they are affordable, we think these offerings are too good to pass up. In the gallery below, check out our top ten favorites along with product information and where to buy.

Gift Giver: K Karl Lagerfeld Bauhaus Scarf

coutorture — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:27:05 -0800

Today Refinery 29 posted another chapter of their fabulous On The List series and pegged an item we are undoubtedly adding to our wish list. We're not sure how we missed this Gloria Bauhaus K Karl Lagerfeld scarf but we're happy we found it post-markdown. The only question in our minds is whether to frame it, wear it, bedazzle it, or be a good gift giver and box up the thing.

For more fabulous gift ideas (and likewise tempting self-indulgences) check out Refinery 29's newest gift guide, with 30 items under 100 dollars, as well as our 50 Under 50 gift guide. As pretty as those holiday window displays are--we just can't part with a good e-commerce hunt.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/01/08

coutorture — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:05:11 -0800

On the first day of the month, at the end of the year, with sample sales and holidays swirling in the air, you can bet that our Network Partners have been typing like crazy...

Needing to buy our nephews and siblings gifts this week, we were delighted to see Platinum Blonde Life's gift guides complete with nicely merchandized collages. Click for kids, for him, and for stocking stuffers.

With the influx of "secret" sample sale sites, like Gilt Groupe and ideeli, we're finding it hard to keep track. Eye 4 Style, thankfully, is doing the grunt work for us. On her radar? A new site called SecretStyle.

The Shoe Goddess has a good feeling about Roger Vivier's Haute Couture collection--which may or may not pivot on Carine's stamp of approval.

Don't. tempt. us. The Black Friday Minkoff sale has been extended and Stained Couture posted the flyers to prove it--beware temptation!

Gift Giver: Little Leather Pouches

coutorture — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:31:46 -0800

Anya Hindmarch Floyd Pouches. Sale $94.50 (orig $135) @ Shopbop

We understated the frivolity of designer coin purses but there's something just Smythson-enough about these by Anya Hindmarch to convince us that they're good for gift giving. We picture keeping these leather pouches for years, which only makes us want to give them to friends and family that much more.

Happy Cyber Monday Online Shoppers

coutorture — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:49:27 -0800

You could call it a marketing ploy, or another act of meaningless journalism, but we're not going to turn down an excuse to obsessively discuss e-commerce all day long. Whether today will be the Black Friday of e-commerce or not, the fact is that online shopping is now a powerful force in the fashion industry. Let's chalk Cyber Monday up to the fact that today is the first day our notions of holiday-shopping will germinate at our office desks and leave it at that. If you're not sure where to start, check out our holiday gift guide for fashion items under fifty dollars in addition to all of the fabulous gift guides curated across the Sugar Network (our sister sites) which can be found in one place, namely, Holiday Sugar. For other lovely e-commerce inspirations check out our namesake tag, where we list online sales, and our Spreads tab, where shopping and collage meet.

50 Fabulous Fashion Items Under 50 Dollars

coutorture — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:42:35 -0800

Whether as gifts or personal treats, these fifty items under fifty dollars will keep your budget in tact and your lifestyle stylish. Click through for product information, prices, and where to buy. Happy Holidays!