Perfect for a 'morning after'

There are only a few things in life that bring me more joy than an unexpected and significant discount on an item I've long wanted but whose acquisition I could never really justify.

Pedigree commercials with happy endings, making it through the day without snagging my tights, catching "Serendipity" on TBS -- you know, the special stuff.

If you're like I am and have a few somethings you've been eyeing over at Active Endeavors recently, maybe a few items a wee bit outside your price range or that fall too squarely in the "I don't really need it" category, take advantage of ASJiNE's first personalized promotional code* -aptly named, 'noexcuse'- and go get one of 'em for 20% off its regular price!

Last year, my girl L got herself a Minkoff 'morning after' for Valentine's Day, and from what I hear, they're not just still going strong, they're inseparable.


So many relationships fail these days -- I see no reason why we shouldn't invest in something that offers up a more reliable return, especially when there is a whimsically-printed silk lining and $120 discount involved.

Happy shopping!

*the 'noexcuse' promotional code is good through the end of February for 20% off any regular priced merchandise

Perfect for a 'morning after'

There are only a few things in life that bring me more joy than an unexpected and significant discount on an item I've long wanted but whose acquisition I could never really justify.

Pedigree commercials with happy endings, making it through the day without snagging my tights, catching "Serendipity" on TBS -- you know, the special stuff.

If you're like I am and have a few somethings you've been eyeing over at Active Endeavors recently, maybe a few items a wee bit outside your price range or that fall too squarely in the "I don't really need it" category, take advantage of ASJiNE's first personalized promotional code* -aptly named, 'noexcuse'- and go get one of 'em for 20% off its regular price!

Last year, my girl L got herself a Minkoff 'morning after' for Valentine's Day, and from what I hear, they're not just still going strong, they're inseparable.


So many relationships fail these days -- I see no reason why we shouldn't invest in something that offers up a more reliable return, especially when there is a whimsically-printed silk lining and $120 discount involved.

Happy shopping!

*the 'noexcuse' promotional code is good through the end of February for 20% off any regular priced merchandise

A rainbow of (affordable) pretty, pretty dresses

I just love a pretty party dress.

I love searching for them online, I love weaving through them on store racks, I love walking by them in glass-encased displays, I love watching them sashay on skinny little things down runways, I love admiring them on other women, I love trying them on, I love buying them, and I love wearing them out on a weeknight to a fancy steak dinner at the Palm followed by an opening-night showing of an action movie at the Chinatown cineplex.

A day without a cocktail dress occasion doesn't go by without notice; if I could, I'd wear one every day of the week, even to a Capitals/Oilers game at the Verizon Center.

And who knows, maybe I will...

For the rest of you dress-hungry ladies, I've rounded up a few more pretty lil' frocks to brighten up this very cold and very dreary DC day.

Enjoy.

Satin tulip dress by Betsey Johnson
($179 at bluefly.com)

‘Claudette’ blouse by Elie Tahari**
($129 at bergdorfgoodman.com)

Draped belt dress by Leyendecker
($79.20 at shopbop.com)

‘Maggie’ dress by SharDann
($225 at starsandinfinitedarkness.com)

Silk taffeta dress by Castle Starr*
($275 at basicboutique.com)

‘Virgine’ high-neck dress by Samantha Treacy*
($231 at shopbop.com)

Cotton ‘Cady’ dress by J.Crew
($250 at jcrew.com)

Round-bow dress by Karen Zambos Vintage Couture
($197 at revolveclothing.com)

Ruffle wrap dress by Eliza J*
($158 at nordstrom.com)

Runway shift dress by Tracy Reese
($183.20 at eluxury.com)

Bead chiffon dress by Phoebe Couture
($147 at nordstrom.com)

Tucked dress by Crispin & Basilio
($218 at revolveclothing.com)

Plaid ‘Dolly’ dress by L.A.M.B.
($230.90 at saks.com)

*your Editrix's favorites
**I desperately tried to find a $250-or-less orange dress worthy of inclusion but after coming across this after this after this, I gave up and instead shared with you this fabulous, orange-ish Tahari blouse that I, myself, may have a "place order" party with later on tonight...
***credit to Etcetera for showing me the Eliza J dress (apologies for not doing so sooner)

A rainbow of (affordable) pretty, pretty dresses

I just love a pretty party dress.

I love searching for them online, I love weaving through them on store racks, I love walking by them in glass-encased displays, I love watching them sashay on skinny little things down runways, I love admiring them on other women, I love trying them on, I love buying them, and I love wearing them out on a weeknight to a fancy steak dinner at the Palm followed by an opening-night showing of an action movie at the Chinatown cineplex.

A day without a cocktail dress occasion doesn't go by without notice; if I could, I'd wear one every day of the week, even to a Capitals/Oilers game at the Verizon Center.

And who knows, maybe I will...

For the rest of you dress-hungry ladies, I've rounded up a few more pretty lil' frocks to brighten up this very cold and very dreary DC day.

Enjoy.

Satin tulip dress by Betsey Johnson
($179 at bluefly.com)

‘Claudette’ blouse by Elie Tahari**
($129 at bergdorfgoodman.com)

Draped belt dress by Leyendecker
($79.20 at shopbop.com)

‘Maggie’ dress by SharDann
($225 at starsandinfinitedarkness.com)

Silk taffeta dress by Castle Starr*
($275 at basicboutique.com)

‘Virgine’ high-neck dress by Samantha Treacy*
($231 at shopbop.com)

Cotton ‘Cady’ dress by J.Crew
($250 at jcrew.com)

Round-bow dress by Karen Zambos Vintage Couture
($197 at revolveclothing.com)

Ruffle wrap dress by Eliza J*
($158 at nordstrom.com)

Runway shift dress by Tracy Reese
($183.20 at eluxury.com)

Bead chiffon dress by Phoebe Couture
($147 at nordstrom.com)

Tucked dress by Crispin & Basilio
($218 at revolveclothing.com)

Plaid ‘Dolly’ dress by L.A.M.B.
($230.90 at saks.com)

*your Editrix's favorites
**I desperately tried to find a $250-or-less orange dress worthy of inclusion but after coming across this after this after this, I gave up and instead shared with you this fabulous, orange-ish Tahari blouse that I, myself, may have a "place order" party with later on tonight...
***credit to Etcetera for showing me the Eliza J dress (apologies for not doing so sooner)

A rainbow of (affordable) pretty, pretty dresses

Check back later today for my reader-requested follow-up to Monday's array of beautiful but not so budget friendly dresses.

In this one, I promise, nothing over $250.

Since I didn't feature a metallic dress in the previous post, I won't do so in this afternoon's, however...a golden Karen Zambos Vintage Couture beauty I've had my eye on since the day of its inclusion in Bop's "new arrivals" last August just had a final markdown overnight from $341 to $102.30.

That's a pretty good deal...

A rainbow of (affordable) pretty, pretty dresses

Check back later today for my reader-requested follow-up to Monday's array of beautiful but not so budget friendly dresses.

In this one, I promise, nothing over $250.

Since I didn't feature a metallic dress in the previous post, I won't do so in this afternoon's, however...a golden Karen Zambos Vintage Couture beauty I've had my eye on since the day of its inclusion in Bop's "new arrivals" last August just had a final markdown overnight from $341 to $102.30.

That's a pretty good deal...

For those of you who were admiring her yesterday...

...Ms. Reese's adorable, betuliped housewife-style dress can be acquired (with free two-day shipping) at Revolve for 20%-off the original $308 price-tag using the following promotional code:

revolvepeople07*

I know for many of you (myself included), the threshold for purchasing a new dress you don't need right away hovers around the $250 mark, and because of that, I was eager to share with you the opportunity to add this very versatile and very uniquely-cut dress to your collection for just under that at $246.40.

Happy shopping!

*kudos to HRL for the heads-up!
**note: the 20%-off code applies to any non-sale item at Revolve