Bejeweled Biker

via sherriecola

Edgy and ethnic.

xx.

M

Macy's Impulse Fall 2010

Following up on an uber-successful Spring 2010 launch (here), the Impulse department at Macy's focuses on tons of eye-catching details and hits every trend spot-on this season. With shimmery dresses, embellished tees, lace details, draped camis and over 250 awesome contemporary labels (think Rachel Rachel Roy, Splendid, Free People, 7 for All Mankind, BCBG...and many, many more), Macy's has certainly proved itself as a premier shopping destination. As they set to launch the Fall 2010 Collections, we were lucky enough to team up with the Macy's team to run a great giveaway. Check out a few looks from the Impulse Fall 2010 Look Book (just to tease yourself) and then scroll down to enter our giveaway for a $50 gift card so that you can do some Impulsive shopping!

To Enter $50 Gift Card Contest:

1. Add us on Twitter (To follow us at Belles&Rebelles, click here) and tweet at us saying "I'm an IMPULSE Shopper!" (If you're already following us, just the tweet will do!)

or 2. You can leave a comment about this post here on blogger explaining how you are an Impulse shopper and your absolute need for a $50 gift card to Macy's,

or 3. You can leave a similar comment once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page (see/add our Facebook Fan Page here),

or lastly, 4. Just click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page

(here)!

If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle four times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). We will choose the winner at the conclusion of the weekend (you will have until Sunday, October 24th, 2010 at midnight to enter. Winner will be announced and notified on the morning of Monday, October 25th, 2010).

So get your tweets, comments, and Facebook "thumb-ups" in ASAP for the chance to secure yourself a chance to win $50 towards your next Macy's purchase! Good luck!

To learn more, see more, and to shop at Macy's, click here.

xx.

M

Why Can't I Be Carol Burnett?

A young Carol Burnett, had a dream, and tells a story of how a man anonymously gave her money for rent, acting school, and supported her career. So she didn't have to stress about rent, job, an extras, so she can give her career 100% attention. I want to train more and learn more, but can't afford it anymore! Someone believed in Carol Burnett so much, that he funded her New York City experience. She just focused, studied, auditioned, and perfected her craft. Until her big break came, and she made millions of dollars. She also paid her donor back with interest. The only stipulation the donor had was that she never mentioned his name. Till this day Carol Burnett is the only person who knows this mystery mans identity! I'm clicking my heels three times, I'm tugging on my ear, I'm closing my eyes very tight, and wishing I was Carol Burnett right about now!

Chicago Fashion Focus: Designers Past & Present

Last night I attended the kickoff runway show for Chicago Fashion Focus Week. The Chicago Fashion Incubator and Macy's is a year-long program that develops the talent and careers of local designers.

My name on my chair in the press section.

I'll admit that I am not that familiar with local design talent in Chicago so I was pretty excited to see the creations come down the runway.
Here are some of my favorite looks from Designer's Past & Present Runway Show:

KristinHassan.com

I'm a sucker for ruffes and flower details.



Simply gorgeous!



Audey - This was my favorite collection of the night!

I loved the whimsy of Audey's dresses. There was a sweet yet very modern country girl vibe that really spoke to me.  

Kate Boggiano:



Loving the patterned tights. They lend an edge to a pretty tame gathered mini.





AggA B.





Something about the above look was very Katherine Hepburn to me.

Nora del Busto

Donaldo Smith of Killian Gui

Really like the color blockedand untucked shirts!



A man cannot go wrong in a tailored button down shirt, crisp jeans and polished boots!

This was an excellent offering of past and present Chicago Fashion Incubator designers. I'm so proud of Chicago. There is an amazing plethora (I love that word) of fashion talent here and I am so glad that I now know of some local designers.

Do any of the designs appeal to you? Let me know what you think!!

Maxi Must Have

Maxi Lace Skirt by FreePeople

I have been waiting for this skirt to exist.

To learn more, see more, and to purchase Free People, click here.

xx.

M

Lanvin x H&M Preview

Between collaborations with Sonia Rykiel (here, here, and here), Jimmy Choo (here), and now Lanvin, H&M has seriously upped their game.

Lanvin x H&M hits 200 stores worldwide on November 23, 2010.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for H&M, click here.

xx.

M

Marc Jacobs Bang



Above: The tame Bang ad



Above: Full frontal Bang! Whoa!!



A bottle of Bang

 Hello Marc Jacobs! The MJ newest fragrance for men, Bang features the designer naked. It's very in your face and does get your attention. I haven't smelled Bang yet but it does have a nice blend of: three peppercorns, primal masculine woods, benzoin resin, vetiver, white moss, and patchouli.

Would you buy Bang for your husband or boyfriend? What do you think of the ad?