While Tina Fey is definitely more known right now for her SNL appearances as Sarah Palin, we need to get our priorities straight and bring all this political talk back to fashion:

Tina Fey looked fantastic on the Emmy red carpet wearing a David Meister original gown.

 Yes, she lost her purse, but winning for outstanding lead actress, outstanding writing, and then the top outstanding comedy series, 30 Rock, can pretty much make up for a lost bag. It is great to see an intelligent actress and writer being honored for funny and smart acting and writing. 

Now frequently, if a woman scores well with intelligence, the media has a field day ripping apart her appearance, but that just can’t happen with Tina Fey. For the big Emmy red carpet walk, Tina wore a tailored, yet sexy David Meister strapless gown in a classic navy blue. And everyone had to admit, funny and looks great!

As with most of David Meister’s collections, the classic lines and beautiful fit are  made to be worn by women who not only want to look beautiful, but feel beautiful as well. So while you might not be as rip roaring funny as Tina, or impersonate a vice presidential hopeful; you can look as good as she does thanks to Loehmann’s.

Loehmann’s has a lovely shipment of David Meister designs hitting the selling floor.

So even if you don’t have a red carpet event in your near future, Holiday parties and events are right around the corner.  While it might be tempting to pretend to be Tina Fey, the best bet is to just follow her lead. And be who you are naturally, showing off your own talents and assets in a well fitting, beautifully designed David Meister original.

Plus, if it is from Loehmann’s where your fashion sense and your fashion cents combine, allowing you to get the best for less.

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We imagine that you have heard about the political hoopla regarding the fact that the Republican National Committee spent nearly $150,000.00 on clothing for Vice Presidential hopeful Sarah Palin and her family? The story broke first over on Politico and has been making waves ever since.

 Now the big deal is not about that she is wearing high quality designer clothing. Everyone seems to agree that she looks great and that she need to look the part of knowledge and authority. And really, it does seem like all the main candidates do wear expensive designer digs; that’s not the issue. We don’t even care that the RNC paid for it and or whether or not it all goes to charity should Sarah need to return to Alaska and her fuzzy parkas.

 It’s just that spending 150K on designer threads is not smart shopping! What were they thinking paying full price???

It’s just not necessary when you can get the same designer look for so much less at Loehmann’s!

 As Washington Post’s Robin Givhan writes; 

 ” How do you sell someone as a no-frills hockey mom who sold the state plane and fired the official cook and hunted her own moose meat, and then try to explain wardrobing her in clothes from Neiman Marcus — a store occasionally referred to by aggrieved, frugal shoppers as Needless Markup? ……..Any retail expert can tell you that part of being a good merchant is finding a way of speaking to who it is the customer believes herself to be. A smart retailer stands for something. And in our culture Neiman Marcus stands for “elite,” not for “Everyman.”

The fact is that even those of us that adore top name brands and fabulous clothing, know how to find a great deal at Loehmann’s. 

 Now the bills from Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis and New York for a combined total of $49,425.74, reports Politico. And that’s not all. There were also two major shopping sprees to Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis, including one in early September that rang up a staggering bill of $75,062.63. Payments in September were also made to Barney’s New York ($789.72), Bloomingdale’s New York ($5,102.71) and Macy’s in Minneapolis ($9,447.71).  

That’s a pretty hefty junk of change, and as shown by the Washington Post, just not needed at all. The Reliable Source’s Roxanne and Amy actually went shopping at both Neiman Marcus and Loehmann’s to find appropriate vice presidential clothing.  Dollar for dollar, it went like this:

 

In case you don’t feel like doing the math, that’s a savings of $11,526.82 by going to Loehmann’s.

 Want to know more? Follow these links:

Washington Post:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/2008/10/rs-palin23.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/22/AR2008102202187.html?nav=rss_politics  

 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/23/AR2008102301432_2.html   

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/24/AR2008102401029.html  

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/24/AR2008102400631.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/23/AR2008102303330.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/10/23/DI2008102301241.html

BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7685067.stm

LA Times; http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-palinshop23-2008oct23,0,5314359.story?track=rss:

WWD: http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/palins-fashiongate-1841561

The Atlantic: http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/10/republicans_disgusted_by_rnc_s.php

Politico: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/14844.html

 

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Hi all,

I know most of us didn’t get to partake in the huge Diesel Jean 30^th Anniversary Party. Even though there were 17 parties in 8 time zones and  since Mick Jagger was in New York and an “entertainment spaceship crash landing on Tokyo’ on Saturday the 11^th,  we somehow missed the invite. Thankfully, with Loehmann’s you can still take part in celebrating this men’s jeans collection.

Loehmann’s is offering new Diesel men’s designer denim at 40% to 55% off department store prices.

Yup. You heard me right.

That translates to 99.99 for some of the finest crafted fitted men’s jeans. With details as nickel-free rivets, trims that cost six times the price of regular ones and double loops that can fit both thick and skinny belt, we know there is a reason why Diesel annually churns out seven million pairs of five-pocket jeans and has been able to for 30 years.

Standard pricing for these men’s modern jean run between $160 and $240, but if you have worn a pair of Diesel Jeans, then you know why they are worth the money. A Diesel specialty from the very beginning has been the washes, treatments and dyes used in the creation of this designer line. They never used bleach or chlorine to fade the denim; rather going for a unique artisan process that ages the material using only water and stones. This makes the aging process extend from a 30 minute chemical wash to a laborious 3 hours process.

“This is why our jeans age and fade very well and look better when they’re worn out. We gained experience here by studying 19th-century Levi’s that were manufactured with artisanal techniques,” said  Diesel creator, Renzo Rosso.

 With 30 years of such success, we do not require much more proof that it works. Diesel knows how to make a great jean and at Loehmann’s great discounted prices; the perfection only doubles. So remember to get yourself over to Loehmann’s beginning October 24^th to partake in these great savings while the Diesel supply lasts.  Please note selection will vary by store.

You heard it from Jack!

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People Style Watch is a fun and easy way to keep track of all the trends as they happen in Hollywood. It’s like an interactive game as you get to vote on different polls like the who wore it better Fashion Faceoff or the 5 most Shopped Celeb Looks, plus it really helps keeping one up on new fashions and where to find them.

As seen in the October 2008 StyleWatch, one of the upcoming trends for this fall season is Feathers.

Feathers and plumes of the favored ostrich, peacock, pheasant and marabou have been seen on many of the runway shoes this fall. Donna Karen, Ralph Loren and Christian Lacroix have all used fine plumes as trim, skirts or other delicate details. The look becomes graceful, sensous, and a bit ephemeral.  While most of us don’t have a reason for a full feathered gown, as with any hot trend, touches of this fun accent have begun and the ripple effect is happening. Feathered headbands, purses and jewelry have been making waves or, if you like obvious puns, ruffling feathers for a bit now.

In StyleWatch, we have all sorts of celebs finding their flock. Renee Zellweger, Leighton Meester, Rachel Bilson all have got on this feathered trend train. But, we are most thrilled to see Gossip Girl’s Nicole Fiscella shown wearing Alex and Ani’s feather earrings.

Loehmann’s loves it when we can feature a fab find at a great low price for you. Alex and Ani has become one of the greatest scores. Loehmann’s brought you their Signature Expandable Bangles back in August. Being a wonderful jewelry designer, out of wonderful materials, with a wonderful intent can only be better when you are right on the cutting edge of trends, and then, can be had for less than retail price.

This month, Loehmann’s will be getting in a lovely shipment of Alex and Ani feathered earrings.

Like the ones shown in People’s StyleWatch; delicate, boho-chic, and so naturally pretty.  For less than you would ever pay elsewhere, you can get on this feathered trend as well.

You’ll want to fly on over.

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