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.

Ok the holidays have just begun! You are probably still recovering from your excessive eating and turkey dinner from yesterday! (Me included!) But today is the day to burn all those calories off! Yes! Black Friday is here! This means enormous slashing in prices and some of the biggest sales of the year! I have gone through my list of favorite stores. And I am sharing with you what I think is the best fashion sales out there! So get your fingers clicking if you are shopping on the internet! Or get on your work out gear to hit the stores! Here’s my top favorite Black Friday tips for the day!

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

The state of the economy this holiday season has the ability to turn away shoppers like oil mixed with water. Finding great retail deals on products for everyone on your list is the best way to make light of such a recession. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday quickly approaching, below are a few great in-store as well as online bargains for shoppers in every price range.

Fantasy Britney Spears
3.3oz EDP Spray
3.3oz Body Soufflé
.33oz Mini Replica EDP Spray
$29.99 (a $83.00 value)  at Target

Mariah Carey’s Luscious Pink
$68 – (a $106.00 value)
3.3 fl oz Eau De Parfum Spray
3.3 fl oz Body Lotion
Shimmer Brush at Macy’s

10% off Select No7 color cosmetics – good until December 16th. (1 out of every 3 women in the UK has a Boots No7 product in her handbag!) Only Available at Target stores nationwide.

Boots No7 Diamond Shimmers 4 pk – $9.99

Cosmetic Gift Set from Boots
4-pc. Set Includes 2 Lipglosses, 2 Shimmer Powders

Source: Target and Macy’s

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!

Time is almost running out! Have you entered our Macy’s Gift Card Giveaway? To celebrate Macy’s 150th Anniversary, they are giving away $150 gift cards to a few lucky readers to create fab fall fashion looks. To give you some inspiration, we picked out some of our favorite celebrity fall fashion ensembles to show you how to recreate them at Macy’s. Check it out!

City Chick

Jennifer Hudson (source )

Jennifer’s look is all about urban chic…think that cool New York girl that you would love to go shopping with. Recreating her look is super simple; skinny dark jeans, black patent knee-high boots, a bright top and a look-at-me scarf complete this ensemble. Steal the standout piece from her look with this fringed scarf from Echo:

Echo Plaid Scarf, $98

London Calling

Emma Watson (source )

Soothe your inner punk princess with an Emma Watson inspired ensemble this fall. All you need is a tartan frock, leather jacket, fur bag and killer heels. Toughen up any of your favorite girly frocks with this imitation leather jacket from Dereon:

Dereon Imitation Leather Jacket, $39.99

The Sophisticate

Liv Tyler (source )

The holiday seasons are upon us…don’t get stuck wearing the same old dress you wore last New Year’s. Opt instead for a bold one-shoulder dress like on Liv to appease your inner artsy fashionista:

Maggy London One-Shoulder Jersey Dress, $138.00

Love LiLo’s leggings? Obsessed with Rachel Bilson’s new take on menswear? Can’t get enough of Katy Perry’s wacky style? Then enter to win our Macy’s Gift Card giveaway for your chance to imitate their looks for free. After all…imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

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We all have one; a bra fit horror story sure to create embarrassing flashbacks of spillage, back fat and overflowing cleavage. A bra can be your best friend or your enemy, and it all depends on fit. But short of trying on every type of foundation in the lingerie store, how will you know what works best for you?

If you are constantly battling shoulder-digging straps, half-empty cups or flattened boobs, then you have to check out Macy’s Fit Matters guide. This online tutorial is designed to help women of every shape find the most comfortable and flattering bra for them. Their Perfecting Performance guide answers any question you could think of, and even helps you identify some you may not. For example, one of the suggestions is to see if you are wearing your bra correctly…it may sound silly, but an adjustment here or there may make a world of difference.

So we ask you…what’s your bra fit horror story? Overflowing cups in an ill-fitting bridesmaids dress? Straps always showing under your favorite tank top? Let us know your biggest bra blunder and check out Macy’s Fit Matters for ways to correct and perfect your bra wardrobe.

 

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.

Sometimes we get so caught up with what’s on the outside that our foundations get ignored…a fact that I’m totally guilty of. Our bodies change so much over time that the same bra we wore only 2 years ago may not fit the same any more.

For me, I’ve recently lost a bit of weight, and of course the first place for it to go was in my bra. I have huge gaping spaces now where my cups once runneth over. I honestly don’t even know what to look for in shopping for a new bra!

I’m also a little shy when it comes to strangers touching my body, so I’m not too jazzed about going to a special lingerie store and getting fitted. Lucky for me, Macy’s has a great tutorial to help me find the rigiht bra for my shape and for an ensemble. Whether you are looking for something to go under a plunging v-neck, or simply some alluring lingerie for when the lights go out, Macy’s can guide you to the right bra for you.

The right fitting undergarments can help you stand taller, look sleeker and give you more support in ways you could never imagine. And lets face it…new undies are fun! Check out Bra Fit 101 at macys.com now, and toss out those ancient and ill fitting bras already!

Happy Birthday Macy’s! One of our favorite retailers turns 150 this year, and we couldn’t be more excited. Why? Well to celebrate this milestone, they are giving shoppers tons of great giveaways, and of course, Couture in the City is in on the deal. Macy’s wants you to help celebrate the big 150 by putting together a fabulous fall look, and they are going to give you $150 to do it!

Enter HERE by October 28th, 2008 for your chance to win! Good Luck fashionistas!

Rachel Bilson (source)

What’s your dream wardrobe like? Well, if you’ve ever wondered what essential pieces Rachel Bilson counts on, then look no further than Edie Rose. Bilson’s new line for DKNY encompasses all of the “must-have” pieces that you need. In fact, it’s kind of fool-proof…all of the pieces in her collection fit seamlessly into any wardrobe so that you can create a variety of ensembles.

Edie Rose for DKNY (source)

Some of my favorite looks from this collection are the denim pencil dress and the tuxedo jacket. Yellow is a big theme in this collection, which seems a little late to me considering yellow was so big in the spring time. Red patent accents and dark denim are also staples, creating a look that is one part American girl-next-door and one part fashionista chic.

You can try to purchase some of these items right now at DKNY but unfortch most everything is selling out. Also, if you can’t squeeze into juniors sizing, then this collection isn’t for you. I have a feeling that we will be seing this collection at Macy’s in the near future (note the Macy’s ads behind Bilson above) so you may not have to scour eBay and pay twice as much for her wares as they are worth after all.

If there is one thing that you can take away from Bilson’s collection, then it is that everyone needs a few structured pieces in their wardrobe. A great shift dress, white button down and skinny jean is a must for every woman of every age. While there is nothing ground breaking about this collection (gee, another young actress turned designer?), at least it isn’t a collection entirely of overpriced leggings. Hooray for Hollywood!

What do you think of Rachel Bilson’s new line Edie Rose? Drop us a line!