StyleSpy with Katrina Szish

Category: Shopping Score of the Week
October 16, 2008

Which Party Will Save Your Pennies?

Don't worry, no post debate commentary here.  However, like everyone else, saving money is on my mind.

Yet, being the Style Spy, it's only fitting that I save with, well, style.

There are loads of partisan purchases to be made this election season, from TOMS political party shoes to Hidalgo's gold and diamond rings.  But, my favorite keepsake is also the most practical.

Take your financial future into your own hands with Jonathan Adler's ceramic banks ($78 each).  The only way they'll crash is if you drop them. 


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I've been making little deposits in one of my own for the past few months.  Any guesses at which one I bought???

October 15, 2008

Roland Mouret Launches Limited Edition Dresses

Today, celebrity-favorite designer Roland Mouret launches five limited edition dresses from his bespoke collection on net-a-porter.com.   

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Designed specifically for the superb shopping site, the dresses are classic Roland Mouret constructions:  curve-hugging, waist-cinching, below-the-knee sheaths made even sexier by the addition of accordian pleats and subtle drapes.  Hues include grape and deep forest green; each dress is $2,065.

Dita Von Teese and Victoria Beckham at the Roland Mouret Haute Couture show in Paris

Mouret, of course, has mastered the art of creating the perfect, sexy-yet-sophisticated silhouette.  Even more impressive, he has mastered the art of making women look -- and feel -- extraordinary.

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                                             --ROLAND MOURET

October 7, 2008

Bolt to Bergdorf's For A One-of-A-Kind Gucci Bag

Channel your inner GG (double entendre intended), and make a beeline for the main floor of Bergdorf Goodman in New York City.  Today.  As in now.

(Read while you run.  That's why we have Blackberries.)

Gucci cuts the ribbon on their accessories boutique and -- as if the thrill of that alone weren't enough -- the luxe label has created fifteen one-of-a-kind bags exclusively for the posh outpost.  Each is crafted in Bergdorf’s signature lilac color (how convenient for us that purple is the shade of the season!) and boasts an engraved silver hangtag that announces “GUCCI loves Bergdorf.” Now that's some Bergdorf Bling.

All your favorite bag styles (“Hysteria”, “Jockey” and “Indy”) are represented in patent, Guccissima leather and "precious" skins (croc, ostrich and python).

Speaking of exclusive, take a gander at the gorgeousness that awaits...Style Spy scored this picture of a purple python Indy just for you.


Behold the GUCCI LOVES BERGDORF Python Indy

Prices start at $1,295 and reach a crescendo of $29,800.

Stock market, schtock market. 
I'll race you to 57th Street.

August 22, 2008

Shopping Score of the Weekend: Hollywould Sandals for $80

Celebrate the last days of summer by treating yourself to a brilliant bargain.  I've been eyeing these Hollywould raffia sandals all season, and even though Labor Day is a week away, the price is definitely right...they're $80 (final sale, all sizes available, SALE ENDS SUNDAY) marked down from $245! 

Hollywould Raffia Marina Sandals


I'm already fantasizing about what sandy beach to wear them on this winter...


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April 4, 2008

SHOPPING SCORE OF THE WEEK: WHALE TEAPOT

This 12 oz. ceramic Baleen whale teapot has a happy Jonathan Adler vibe with an even happier price tag.  I actually found the very same teapot on three different websites with prices ranging from $28-$40!  Score the $28 version at Stash Tea

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The little brown whale is even cuter in person...Mine is permanently displayed on my living room bookshelf.

Check out more home decor ideas -- and celeb favorites -- right here on InStyle.com.

March 28, 2008

SHOPPING SCORE OF THE WEEK: SANDALS ON SALE!

One-stop-shopping alert!  Get two Spring trends --- bright colors and ethnic-inspired textiles -- in a single slide.

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Geometric slides, on sale for $37 at Vivre

March 21, 2008

SHOPPING SCORE OF THE WEEK

Ikat textiles are at the top of Spring's "It" list -- whether in the form of scarves, dresses or housewares -- but I found these chic Bahasa throw pillows priced like they're going out of style.

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ON SALE for $15.89 (22" square) and $23.89 (16"x35" rectangle) at Z Gallerie

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