Hot under $100 (all under $50!)/Sale Spotlight: Linea Pelle Casual Cool belts

I was a late bloomer when it comes to using belts (or at least using them well).  One of my besties uses belts beautifully in her outfits - she can add a modern belt to an almost vintage blouse and really create a  chic and unique look.  I may have discovered Linea Pelle through browsing through some fashion magazines, but I continue to love their belts not because they are celebrity endorsed, but because they are well constructed, functional, and lovely.  I have worn a favorite Linea Pelle belt with a simple LBD (great look for weddings!) as well as a favorite long tunic.  A belt seems to really tie (literally!) an outfit together and gives you a wonderful hourglass shape.

What kind of belts do you like?

Here are a few favorites from the current sale:

Skived edge hip belt with braided keeper, Linea Pelle, $43.50 (from $145)

Skinny hip belt with chevron keepers, Linea Pelle, $31.50 (from $105)

Vintage sliced waist stretch belt, Linea Pelle, $40.50 (from $135)

Hourglass waist belt, , Linea Pelle, $43.50 (from $145)

FFF - Free $20 Nordstrom Rack Certificate via Hautelook, Linea Pelle Friends & Family sale, and Kevin Spacey sightings

Happy Fun, Free, Friday lovelies!

In-store discounts
I haven't shopped at Nordstrom Rack a lot, but I love checking out outlets (especially high-end department store outlets like Saks).  Hautelook is partnering with Nordstrom Rack to offer a $20 certificate and as far as I can tell, all you have to do is sign up!  Who am I to say no to free money for shopping?

Check your e-mails for the $20 certificate.
Note: Nordstrom Rack sent me a note and this is for existing Hautelook members.  So those of you already signed up would have received a similar link.  Sign up today to get offers in the future!

Online Discount
I have a much more delicate and feminine style rather than a edgy rock 'n roll one.  Linea Pelle is known for their beautiful and funkier leather goods.  I love their versatility though and their belts can be worn by both rock stars and ladies who lunch (I love the few I own and have worn them to everything from watching the Formula one race to attending a formal wedding).  Get a nice 25% off everything with code LPFF25 at their Friends & Family event ending today.

Vintage Sliced Waist Stretch Belt, Linea Pelle, $60.75 after discount.

Otherwise, this weekend I am...
...watching Kevin Spacey act in the play "Richard III".  I am so unbelievably excited because I love, love Kevin Spacey.  Two words - Usual Suspects.  I rest my case on the utter coolness of Kevin Spacey.

What are you doing this weekend?

Have a fabulous weekend!

Designer Thursday: Linea Pelle (and the first ever NYC sample sale today!)

I was never a belt kinda girl.  The standard belts were ho-hum and not that exciting.  But I've loved the fun and funky belts that have come out in the last few years (and also of course highlighted by Ms. Patricia Field's styling them over dresses.)  There is such a wide array of textures, colors, and styles for any season now.  I also love to wear belts with my slouchy tunics or fitted dresses - it is a great final touch to an outfit and so versatile.

Linea Pelle is no stranger to making great belts as well as other accessories and their leathers are great quality.  I love how naturally this belt flows with the dress.

This is one of my favorite belts from the current collection.  I'd wear it with classic white.

$225 here

Linea Pelle's line doesn't stop at belts though...I'm all about totes that can be worn as cross-body bags - functional and cute!

$415 here

Finally, I am really tempted to get this wallet.  It's well priced and goes with everything!

$125 here

Linea Pelle has occasional online sales (I've received belts at a substantial discount - under $50!) making them even more accessible.

If you're in the NYC area, be sure to check out Linea Pelle's first sample sale.  Ooh I'm jealous if you go.  Please let us know what you find!

Do you have a favorite leather accessory from Linea Pelle?

Cuff love and blog award love

There's something about cuffs that has entranced me lately...

Hayden Harnett has always had divine cuffs in a modern rocker-chic way.  These are $144 but were on sale for $88.40 2 weeks ago so patience pays off!

Sigh, a billowy tunic, some cute strappy sandals, and this at the ever impressive Forever 21 for $5.80.  I'm totally stalking the store for this.  Bridal bloggers, what about this as a modern accessory with your dress?

Momma and baby studs go together in this leather studded cuff from Linea Pelle, $55

Luxing it up with Alexis Bittar.  I'm trying to decide whether it's worth the price ($227.50 on sale!)  It is pretty divine though and even the name "Rhodium versail crystal" is lovely.

Finally a lusty lust item indeed.  I feel like I may have robbed Coco Chanel's own jewelry box if I had this.

 

$3,300 (le sigh) here

I also got an award from Jbreezy Baby.  It is the I ♥ your Blog award.  Thanks dearest!

 

I'm supposed to link to the person who gave this to me and pass it to 15 of my newest blog friends.  That was hard but they're all awesome!

So I give this to the well deserving and ever fascinating:

1. Party Planner Gal 
2. Drollgirl
3. Sundara Life 
4. Chocolate Lover
5. the Less than Domestic Goddess
6. La Dolce Vita Micaela
7. 99+ forever
8. Oh Missy Me
9. Savvy Gal
10. Leah
11. LenoreNevermore
12. A Diary of Lovely
13. Very Married
14. Bailey and Meister
15. Shop 'n Chomp (my husband is inspired and says he wants to be known as Spend 'n Chomp, sigh)

I'm off again to NYC soon.  Mmm, can't wait to have some pizza and do some shopping!

Linea Pelle Online sample sale

It's hard to resist accessories - so many occasions to use them - rehearsal dinner, girl's night out, etc.

Go to the Linea Pelle online sample sale to get something like the Lauren Conrad $40 clutch.How about the BCA tote for $150? Nice, and oh so useful.