Sometimes with a limited budget and a great sense of style, you have to make some important decisions.  Nothing is worse than when your favorite clothing falls apart at the seams.  It’s all too easy to grab a whole lot of trendy , no-name pieces that have been quickly fabricated, but will that quantity stand up to long standing quality?

No.

Whether Perez Hilton, Tim Gunn or Stacy London is the fashion guru whispering in your ear, experts have consistently recommended careful purchases of well made clothing to provide a solid foundation to any wardrobe.  It is the better designer names that will incorporate both style and quality; giving you a fashion staple that you can wear throughout the changing seasons, throughout the changing years.

Historically, buying designer quality for less has been a choice made by Loehmann’s customers for generations.  Combining quality, fit and designer names with seriously low prices allows for purchase satisfaction and excellent return on the clothing investment.    

So when you are dying for this season “must haves, head over to your local Loehmann’s.  Not only will you find the newest designer looks at less than department store prices, but quality and craftsmanship will give you fashion satisfaction for many years to come. 

Going green is on everyone’s radar these days.  Driving hybrid cars, using solar energy, buying recycled products, and reducing emissions are all important changes that we can all join in on to make the world a better place.

We can talk about what needs to be done. We can act on what needs to be done. And now we can wear these helpful reminders as well.

These new t-shirts are reminiscent of the very popular political T-shits of the 1980’s. Like anything in fashion, what goes out comes back in. The concept is the same,  but the messages are different.

Just in at Loehmann’s, a great selection of Eco-friendly T-shits.

Walk the walk and wear the talk! You can pick up a handful of these hot spring trends at 30% to 70% off department store prices and promote green behavior all day long.

Shopping at Loehmann’s enables a customer to make some serious fashion purchases and save money at the same time.  It’s a great feeling to get your heart’s desire and not feel that regretful shopper’s guilt.  Now Loehmann’s has made it even easier to shop guilt free:

This Thursday evening, only at their Manhattan store in Chelsea, not only will you spend less on designer fashions, but 5% of your purchases will directly be given as a donation by Loehmann’s to Gilda’s Club New York City.

Named in memory for Saturday Night Live original, Gilda Radner, who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in 1989, Joanna Bull, Gilda Radner’s cancer psychotherapist together with Gilda’s husband Gene Wilder, and  several of Gilda’s other friends founded the first Gilda’s Club in 1991.  Since 1995, the signature red doors have been open and welcoming persons diagnosed with any form of the disease.

Gilda’s Club is distinguished by its unique philosophy and program. Completely free of charge, Gilda’s Club encourages a sense of “expertise” among members, and emphasizes community-building, collective wisdom and shared experience.  Gilda’s Club‘s unique philosophy of helping people learn how to live with cancer, whatever the outcome, not only for those diagnosed but also for their family and friends. The support groups, workshops and social activities all provide much needed life assistance for people living with cancer and their families.

With 5% percent of the evening’s proceeds to benefit this important organization, think with your heart as you shop till you drop. Every $500 donated will sponsor one Gilda Club member affected by cancer for one year allowing him or her to participate in the full range of Gilda’s Club programs. For a location like NY and a store like Loehmann’s, it’s not hard to imagine that it is possible. 

Only this Thursday evening, March 27^th from 4:30pm - 8:30pm all the goods of the Chelsea store, located at 101 Seventh Avenue, will be waiting for you. Please join Loehmann’s in supporting this very important organization and go at little crazy. It’s for a good cause. 

This Friday and Saturday only from 9am to 12 noon save an additional 10% off already discounted prices including just reduced and clearance price merchandise.

Everything is on sale! Sportswear, shoes, accessories: no matter what you need, you will find it at Loehmann’s.  Set your alarm clocks and grab breakfast on the way.

Remember it’s only for the first three hours each day on Friday March 21^st  and Saturday March 22^nd so don’t miss it!

“The” sandal to wear this spring is definitely the gladiator sandal.   As with any fashion essential for a season the basic look has morphed into a huge variety of styles and prices allowing every shoe lover to find a perfect fit.

Keeping to the basics: The quintessential gladiator sandal is exclaimlified by a flat sole and rough hewn leather straps that tie up ones leg.  Russell Crowe wore them well in, as expected, Gladiator.   Keeping to the true form by some, excellent examples of this look can be seen here .

Lighten up: A strappy sandal is very easy to feminize and many designers are going that way.  Bringing in a thinner strap gives the sandal a much more delicate look and can perfectly show off a lovely pedicure.

Add Color: While traditional tanned leather created the look, it also provides an excellent starting point for the introduction of fun spring palettes.  Bright hues lighten up the shoes for beach wear and parties, while metallics bring a gladiator look into the night with ease.

A basic black sandal can, as always, be a much needed wardrobe staple.

Sandal Accessories:  Whether you go for a natural look or fun colors, the gladiator sandal can add a jeweled look to your feet.  Many of the leather looks have natural looking embellishments like metal straps, or stone look buttons, while chunky jewels and silk flowers find homes on the more girly looks.

Reaching New Heights:  The gladiator sandal does not have to stay flat.  A stacked chunky heel easily transforms the gladiator look to new heights and allows you to step out in more formal wear while still keeping up with the trends. Perfect for an afternoon wedding or luncheon, with an additional heel you can dance all night in comfort and style.

What to wear? With this many choices, the gladiator sandal can be worn with just about everything this spring.  The trick with a true gladiator look is not to look too “costume-y”, so pare down the rest of your outfit, allowing for your shoes to shine.  After all, it’s a spring look, not Halloween.

The casual look easily lends itself to a pairing with casual shorts or shorter skirts whether they are of the chunky of more delicate styles.  The same can be said of longer full skirt and your sandal of choice.  They also look real cute with a basic black legging as seen here.  If you are blessed with a thin calf, then the higher styles that lace up will call attention to your fit legs and a more open style will elongate a shorter limb. 

Just in Time:  Marching into the height of spring fashions is your local Loehmann’s with a full line of gladiator sandals.  Shop a chic selection of flat gladiator sandals in assorted styles and colors fit for the glamorous warrior in you.