Put on your most glamorous glitterati look this holiday season. Pair black with shimmery crystals and sequins for a festive look. Get dressed up with these pretty items for the office party, fetes with friends or post-shopping cocktails. Combine black pieces you  already own with updated accessories. Be sure to combine just a couple sparkly items (like a cocktail ring!) and accessorize with clean solid black accessories such as shoes for a truly dramatic holiday statement look.

Wear a sequined blazer over skinny black leggings. Or why not wear a sequined mini with a black tee and leather moto jacket? Cover up in opaque black tights and non sparkly shoes for a streamlined leg extending look. Top it off with some super glossed-up
lip shine and you’ll be all set for your best holiday look ever.

Shown here from from top left, clockwise: Rachel Rachel Roy Sequin Blazer, Style&co Sequin Foldover Clutch $22.99, DKNYC Sequined Miniskirt $77.99, MAC Viva Glam Tinted Lipglass $14.00, GUESS Jet Black Crystal Accent Ring $18.00, and Jessica Simpson Kullie Platform Pumps, $89.00. All items are available at Macys.com.

Do you BELIEVE? Macy’s $100 Gift Card Giveaway!

TheFind believes! And we’re giving away a $100 Macys gift card in honor of National Believe Day which takes place on Friday December 11th, 2009. Fan us on Facebook AND tell us in comments at TheFind’s “Do You Believe” contest blog article here why you believe and what you would use the $100 gift card for. The Macy’s Believe campaign supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Giveaway runs Wednesday December 9 12:01am PST thru December 23 11:59pm PST. M80 Public Relations on behalf of Macy’s and has generously provided the gift cards for this contest.

From our friends at TheFind Blog

Rachel Roy’s new affordable collection for Macy’s Rachel | Rachel Roy is now available at select Macy’s stores across the U.S.!  The Rachel | Rachel Roy collection includes affordable contemporary sportswear, footwear and accessories. The collection will be offered exclusively through Macy’s Inc. at select Macy’s stores nationwide and on macys.com.  The entire collection will also be available for purchase on RachelRoy.com starting on August 26, 2009.

The Rachel | Rachel Roy collection captures a fresh and youthful look that reflects today’s culture by mixing elements of downtown cool with uptown chic at affordable price points.  The line will retail from $59 to $299 for sportswear, $79 to $199 for footwear, $40 – $195 for jewelry and $69 to $109 for handbags.

Some looks from Rachel Roy Collection

Visit RachelRoy.com for additional details.

Smartbargains.com

Smartbargains.com has a wonderful collection of women’s designer apparel at really low prices! Check out their six days of sales! Where discounts are being slashed from 25-50%! Also use your advantages of being a Couture in the City reader! Use discount code COUTURE20 at the check out to get an additional 20% off!

Target

You can’t beat Target’s 2 day sale this weekend! Check out their Women’s category to get the best deals on sweaters, sleepwear and outer wear!

Macy’s

Check out Macy’s to get the best deals on the best brand names in fashion!

Armani Exchange

Go designer at Armani Exchange with 20% off this holiday weekend! Now that’s designer shopping!

Hautelook

And if you are a Hautelook member you will enjoy their $20 gift certificate referral this holiday weekend!

Source: Armani Exchange, Hautelook, Macy’s, Smartbargains.com, Target

Article by © Jacqueline H. – Senior Writer 2008

Here she is…meet our Macy’s $150 gift card winner Apple from La Mesa, CA! Apple was lucky enough to score a coveted $150 gift card in honor of Macy’s 150th anniversary to create her spin on this years fall fashion ensembles. Here’s what she came up with!

Shopping and a Movie

Shopping and a Movie with the Girls

TGIF Office Attire, Converts from Day to Night

Weekend Casual

Bar Hop Downtown

Here’s what Apple had to say:

With the $150 Macy’s GC, I was able to purchase some really awesome Fall must-haves to enhance the wardrobe that I currently have. My best buy was a gray bell-sleeved coat from INC for only $39.99 (originally $129). Another awesome find was a black hooded long knitted cardigan from BCBG for $39.50 (originally $79). The skinny jeans from American Rag was $29.00 (originally $39). I also got two tops: a DKNY shirt for $19.50 (was $39) and a halter printed top from AGB for $14.99 (was $25). My last purchase was a purple bucket leather purse from Nine West for $28.75 (was $48). The boots, red purse and little black dress are mine.

Thank you to Coutureinthecity.com and Macy’s for this wonderful opportunity to boost my wardrobe!

Thanks again Apple! Check your local Macy’s for great deals like Apple found to help update your fall wardobe, and keep checking with Couture in the City for more fab contests and giveaways!

We’ve received such an amazing response from our Macy’s 150th Anniversary Gift Card Giveaway that we simply have to up the ante…that’s right, the heat is on!

We are challenging you, dear readers, to let us know exactly how you would spend this fabulous prize to create the fall fashion look of your dreams. Belted floral dresses, long sweater cardigans, ankle boots…give us the works girls!

One lucky reader will be chosen and their entry will be posted on Couture in the City! So how do you enter?

1. Go to www.macys.com

2. Pick out your favorite fall fashion looks

3. Send an email to coutureinthecity@gmail.com listing your favorite Macy’s Fall Fashion looks and how you would wear them (ie- belted over jeans for a lunch date).

Make sure to get your Macy’s Fall Fashion looks in by October 28th for your chance to win. Good luck, and stay tuned to find out who our winner is!

Maidenform “One Fabulous Fit” Front Close Bra, $30

Is it possible to find a great fitting bra that looks great as well? Some say no, but Macy’s is out to prove the skeptics wrong. You don’t have to wear matronly brassieres to get the support you need, but you do need to shop around. You could shop at a trendy lingerie store to get something pretty, but lets face it…it may not fit the best. You could shop at a foundations store and get the perfect fitting bra, but it may look more practical than pretty. Or you could check out Macy’s and get the best of both worlds at a price tag that won’t hurt your wallet.

Macy’s carries brands like Maidenform that marry comfort and style to give you the level of support you need without looking like a strapped-in mummy. It is possible to find feminine details and eye-catching colors in a bra without having to spend a fortune. Whether you go into your local Macy’s and get fitted or just check out their online tutorials, Macy’s can help you find the best bra’s for your body.

Right now Macy’s is hosting their “Fit Matters” event, where you can save a ton on the foundations that keep you looking good. You can get buy two, get one free deals and even free shipping on orders of $60 or more. Check out Macy’s Lingerie to see what they have in your size and style and trust us…go for the lace.