The Best Fashion Thursdays and Fridays

There's nothing I like more than a good sample sale. Especially if that sample sale is one that features a few of my favorite designer brands and even has a calming atmosphere with candles music. The best part is you get to try on as many items as you like before buying so there's no after thought of regret once you get home. The Joie, Equipment, and Current Elliot sample sale is every Thursday and Friday from 10:00am-6:00pm. There are constantly new samples coming in and everything is reasonably organized by brand and style, but believe me, you'll still want to rummage through the racks to make sure you don't miss anything. Tops and sweaters sell for around $25-40, with jeans and pants from $40-60. Another great part about the sale is that the pieces are in great condition with sample tags still attached. From what I could tell, there were no obvious damages so you won't be in for disappointment. In order to go to the sale, you have to sign up online to put your name on the list for whichever day you would like to go. Located in Vernon (near Los Angeles), this is one sample sale you don't want to miss out on.

Pleats Pleats PLEATS!

 

According to People Style Watch, one of the new trends to try for 2012 are full pleated skirts in short or long lengths. It's personally one of my favs and I like the trend seen through maxi dresses. It adds a girly flare to your look and can be paired with a blazer for a dressed up outfit for a party or event, or paired with a sweater for a casual dressed down feel for lunch or shopping with friends. You can add your own accessories to create your own style for the look. Wedges, booties, and platforms are the best way to go for shoes.

You can find pleated skirts at so many retailers. Online through Piperlime.com there is a great maxi length pleated skirt by Line & Dot in both dark midnight blue and wine on sale for $77.50, not to mention it's also one of socialite and style icon Olivia Palermo's favorite picks as well! Right now my personal favorite is a black maxi length dress from Forever21 for only $32.80!