Designer Clothing and Shoes - Hot SALES: November 2011

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Sunglasses in the Snow

The summer heat may be over but your eyes are far from out of the danger zone when it comes to the sun. When it snows, regardless of whether the sun is out or not, UVA/UVB is reflected off of the stark white and can affect your eyes. When there is a lot of snow on the ground, you risk becoming snow blind if you don’t wear the proper eye protection. Sunglasses are absolutely a must in the fall and winter and with snow hitting the ground for the first time in the season already (albeit early) there is no time like the present to get a new pair of shades.

Things to look for in a pair of sunglasses this time of year:

UV Protection: UVB exposure is credited as the cause of cataracts in old age. Much like you can get sunburned, UVB rays can cause serious damage to your eyes.

Polarized Lenses: If you are doing outdoor sports, you want sunglasses with polarized lenses. These glasses reduce glare and make your overall environment much sharper.

Mirrored Lenses: It’s not just about being mysterious. True, other people won’t be able to see your eyes. But in conditions when glare is strong, they can be very helpful.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Top It Off with a Hat

Paris Hilton Wearing A Kurtz Hat

Shades, check….

Watch, check…

Jewelry, double and triple check…

Congrats, you are decked out in the right clothing and accessories from head to toe and you are ready to step out. But are you? What’s going on up top? If you are missing a hat, you may be lacking a key piece of your ensemble. Everyone from Kim K to Jay-Z is rocking a hat this fall. Not only is this essential piece of headwear going to keep you warm, some of hat styles have become the hot topic of the moment.

What’s your cap of choice? The right hat says a lot about you. Go with the flow with these easy to wear, adjustable or fitted styles that speak louder than words.

Baseball caps with attitude

If rude shirts are in, hats with attitude are practically entrenched. Hats from Red Monkey are for you if you don’t care if you tell everyone what is on your mind and aren’t afraid to stir up a little controversy.

Our favorite: The anti-anti-Semitic representing – Fuhrer Trucker Hat.

Army hats demand attention

Fitted hats have it together and army hats show straight up style with a tough look we love.

Our favorite: Military OD green realness – A Kurtz Luther Military Hat Cap (Military Green)

Designer caps show head to toe style

Dress out from head to toe in style with a designer hat. These fitted designer hats cap off and complete your look to the tee.

Favorite for Women: A softer look like the UGG® Australia Cable Knit Beanie will complement that fall cool-weather glow you get when the temperature drops.

Give the Boot to Boring Footwear

Claudia Schiffer in Minnetonka Tramper Boots

Fall is here and that means one thing in terms of footwear. Get out your boots! With the return of the skinny jean, the tops of boots are getting more play than ever. So boring, run-of-the-mill, leather shoes and boots aren’t the only styles you will find out there this season. Versatile boots are what’s hot this fall. This season, boots have fur, studs, tassels, suede and even buttons. They fold down, zip up and get scrunched, some styles do all three! Boring, be gone!

If you love the native look and like popular UGG® Australia boots, UGG® has some competition with Minnetonka on the rise. Stay tuned next week to learn more about this rising star in the boot world.

Designer Showcase: Minnetonka

Kate Moss In Minnetonka Moccasin

Minnetonka isn’t new as a boot brand, but the company’s recent popularity may make it seem new. For more than 60 years, Minnetonka has been creating comfortable and fashionable moccasin-style footwear. Fashion forward companies like Minnetonka and UGG® brought this style to the forefront of the fashion world, stomping runways from London to New York. Celebs from Kate Moss to Rachel Bilson rock the moccasin boot.

Three Ways to Rock Minnetonka:

1) The Prairie Girl: Maxi Dress

The Olsen Twins often step out in this effortless look which features a long dress and Minnetonka boots. Feather extensions complete the look.

2) The Hippie Chick: Mini Skirt

Peace out and pair a flowing shirt with a mini skirt and Minnetonka boots. Top it off with a headband.

3) The Trendy Chick: Skinny Jeans

Go modern up top and native on the feet for a modern look that delivers both comfort and style.

Guys Guide to Fashion: The Right Way to Layer

When there’s a nip in the air, it may be time to rotate out of those short sleeve shirts you love so much and embrace your long-sleeved wardrobe. October can be a weird month, where more than a good slasher flick on Halloween can give you goose bumps. One moment you are fine and the next you are cursing at yourself for not bringing a jacket. Enter the long lost art of layering. Some guys do it right and look great. Others? Well, they look like they just rolled out of the sack. Here are some easy pointers on how to layer button-up shirts, t-shirts, polos and other clothing with your fall styles.

Pair a pattern, fitted, tee with a solid or semi-solid button up shirt. Try pairing up a tailored shirt with a cool pattern like the Remetee T-Shirt Staredown.

Slip on an open neck long-sleeve shirt under your favorite tee. We love the tough Affliction Motors Event Tee.
Pull a t-shirt on under your polo and then top it off with a light jacket.

Don’t

Pop your collar over a sweatshirt. Try a long sleeve tee underneath, instead. Like this stylish knit.
Go monochrome by layering the same color. Switch it up.
Layer anything under a tank top. We don’t have to show you an alternative way to wear it. Just don’t. The closest you should get is an Outerwear Vest with a fitted long sleeve underneath.

Fashion Trends We Are Thankful For

Thanksgiving is the time to give thanks for the good in our lives: family, friends and, at Designer Studio Store, fashion. In our world, fashion is the ultimate form of self-expression. Fall trends bring the perfect mix of warm and comfortable. We celebrate Thanksgiving and have memorable gatherings in fall fashions and, each year, those outfits end up in our family photo albums. When you are thinking about what to wear to this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, think about these gifts straight from the fall runway.

Boots and Skirts

Pull together your favorite long sleeved shirt with tights, boots and your favorite blouse for an attractive, head-turning fall look. Here’s the long and the short of this look:

Prairie skirt: Boho fashion is in. Take one look at this fall’s celebrity gossip magazines and you will see celebs wearing longer skirts with boots. This trend has held solid for a few years. Pair a flowing skirt with leggings for warmth. Complete the look with a pair of UGG® Skylair women’s boots.

Above the knee, flowing short skirt: Flowing skirts beg for sexy tight calf high boots. Pair a flowing skirt with a long sleeved shirt, a fuzzy vest and a comfy pair of boots. Make sure the boots come up to at least the top of your calves to balance out the loose flow of the skirt.

Denim mini: Match a denim mini skirt with a pair of cute ankle high boots for a youthful duo. A cowl neck or turtle neck sweater will keep away the winter chill. As the weather becomes colder, slip on a trench coat for a fun look that will keep you toasty too!

Jeans and Heels

The boot heel trend ushered in a whole new era of it being perfectly ok to wear your dress heels with your favorite pair of jeans. Skinny jeans, casual fit anything but high waist mom jeans is incredibly wearable with heels. One of our favorite pairs of jeans to wear with heels are from Hudson. The Hudson Baby Boot Denim jeans really accentuate your assets while the heels really elevate your style.

Faux Fur

Real fur isn’t very PC these days. In fact, PETA has been quite successful in deterring people from real fur with the “I’d rather go naked than wear fur” campaign they have been running over the past few years. Fortunately, faux fur is still quite in fashion. This fall, faux fur accented coats, boots, capes and even sweaters are everywhere you look. To wear it right, don’t overdo it on the faux fur. Stick with accents and thoughtful touches throughout your wardrobe. One faux fur cap can go a long way.