08.31.09
The Big Switch: Transitioning From Summer to Fall
As the warm weather season gradually comes to an end, many fashionistas find themselves asking “what to wear?’ during the transition. And while the calendar date says it’s time to breakout those luscious sweaters and sexy knee boots, a balmy Indian Summer may prove otherwise.
Shop in your own closet and repurpose some of those summer go-to pieces with a few fall-themed items. This will keep you looking stylish, in season — and you don’t have to spend a dime.
S&P offers a few tips on how to get extra mileage from your maxi dress, distressed jeans and sleeveless minidress:

If you’re going to wear a maxi dress into late-September, the simple solution is to tone it down. Cover up those bare shoulders with a lightweight cardigan, and opt for peeptoe pumps or flats instead of sandals.
From left: Paisley Print Maxi Dress, $38, Arden B.; Fab SS Open Cardigan, $10.50, Forever21; Seychelles ‘Truck Stop’ Peeptoe Flats, $75.60, Zappos

While fashionable, wearing ripped up jeans past early-October is just plain crazy (in our opinion). Before it’s time to bid them adieu, throw on a tunic and some sky-high heels for one last strut.
From left: Long Linen Tunic, $49.99, White House | Black Market; ‘Roxanne’ Skinny Jean, $198, Piperlime; Nude Footwear ‘Paris’ Pumps, $129, Piperlime

Looking for ways to rock a sleeveless minidress? Wear it with a 3/4-sleeve top underneath, load up on funky accessories and finish the look with vibrant peeptoe booties.
From left: Boatneck Tee, $34.50, J. Crew; Gigi Dress, $29.80, Forever21; Redmann Necklace, $30, Aldo; Taaboo Booties, $109.95, Steve Madden
**Coming soon: Fall fashion and beauty trends
08.28.09
Stylin’ Chick of the Week
And the winner is . . .
Actress Nia Long has been stylin’ on em for years. As the sassy Nina Mosley in 1997’s “Love Jones,” her character’s fashion sense had a bohemian chic vibe. And as the career driven Jordan Armstrong in 1999’s “The Best Man,” she oozed sophistication.
Last year, Nia strutted the celebrity catwalk during New York Fashion Week; reminding us that she is, indeed, a style star.
Burning up the red carpet at film premieres, a stunning beauty on magazine covers and heating up ad campaigns with her sex appeal, Ms. Long gets an A+ for effort — and execution.
08.27.09
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.
Get your shop on:
Aldo — End-of-season handbag sale
Ann Taylor LOFT — Skirts and dresses starting at $25
Arden B. — Save up to 70 % off
Ashley Stewart — Buy one, get one free
Banana Republic — Women’s clearance
Bandolino — Summer specials
Bebe — 30% off on denim
Bluefly.com — 10% off on women’s shoes
CalvinKlein.com — Final sale, everything $30 and under
CUSP — Items under $100
Delia’s — End-of-season clearance
Express — Buy one, get one free
Forever21 — Daily 21 specials
Gap — Women’s sale
J.Jill — Styles for under $50
Lane Bryant — Clearance sale
Macys — Fashion sales & values
New York & Company — Buy one, get one 50% off
Nine West — Free shipping on orders of $50 or more
Nordstroms — Handbags under $200
Old Navy — Women’s sale
Piper Lime — Final sale on women’s shoes
ShopBop.com — Take 30 % off on clearance items
Top Shop — Sale by size
Torrid — Pre-season sale
White House | Black Market — Clearance sale
