Steals & Deals

If you plan to do some shopping this weekend, make sure you get the most bang for your buck. Check out Stylin’ & Profilin’s weekly round-up of in-store and online sales, promotions and special offers.

Time to get your shop on:

Arden B.: $29 denim sale

Banana Republic: 20% off purchases of $100 or more

Bluefly.com: 40 to 65% off on dresses

CUSP: Designer sale — $100 and under 

Dillards: Spring handbag sale

Express: Women’s sale — up to 70% off

Forever 21: Daily specials

Gap: Tees & Tanks — $15 and under

Lord & Taylor: 25% off with FRIENDS promo code

Macy’s: Weekend sale — get 20-50% off

New York & Company: Clearance sale

Newport News: Spring sale starting at $10

Nordstroms: Sandals under $100

Old Navy: Summer favorites starting at $8

Piperlime: 10% purchases of $125 with SAVE promo code

Fashion Forward: News & Advice

Stay up on the latest industry news, style advice and more:

Get Big Style on a Small Budget (Essence.com)

Cynde Watson Gets Her Beauty On (HoneyMag.com)

11 Trends You Can Wear (InStyle.com)

Down to Earth: Eco-Friendly Flats (Elle.com)

The Cut: Jason Wu’s Family Finally Gets It (NYMag.com)

Spring Trends to Wear Right Now (Lucky Magazine)

The Stylish Vote

Going glam for charity, stylin’ abroad and getting flashy for the papparazzi — this week’s fashionable trio deserve their props.

Check out the nominees and vote for your favorite look (click on links below for enlarged view):

Photos: Zimbio.com, TheYBF.com, TheMavenReport.com

1) Zoe Saldana at a press conference for Star Trek in Paris, France.

2) Selita Ebanks at the New Yorkers for Children spring event in N.Y.C.

3) LaLa Vasquez at the film premiere for “Tyson” in Los Angeles.

***UPDATE*** The poll is now closed.  Zoe Saldana is the “Stylin’ Chick of the Week.”

Spring Essentials: Maxi Dress

This week’s springtime favorite: Maxi Dress

If you can only buy one dress this season, the maxi style is definitely the “it” dress of the moment.

You’ll catch fashionistas sporting this feminine frock with chunky jewelry and a cropped jacket on cooler days — or a pair of cork wedge sandals while vacationing in some tropical climate.

What makes this item an absolute must-have for the warm weather months, is that it’s lightweight (read: comfy), can be dressed up or down and is flattering on a variety of body types. From slender chicks to ladies with curves, it works.

Here are a few of Stylin’ & Profilin’s top picks: 

From left: Summer Maxi Dress, $27.80, forever21.com; Wooden Bead Maxi Dress, $24.80, forever21.com; Tribal Bead Maxi Dress, $68, ardenb.com; Cinched Front Maxi Dress, $16.90, wetseal.com

Other “Spring Essentials”: Cardigans, Skinny Belts, Trouser Pants, Clutch Bags