Saturday, July 31, 2010

trend watch: JEANS JEANS AND MORE JEANS

Jeans are obviously an important wardrobe staple.  Every woman needs a great pair of jeans... or several great pairs of jeans!  There are so many style and washes to choose from and lucky for you we are offering Kasil Jeans at majorly reduced prices this weekend only on Badjoan.com!  Here are just a few of the styles available right now...

DARK WASH:


Dark wash denim is great for dressing up.  The Democracy Emerson in Rinse Wash is perfect for a night out or "business casual."  The Kasil Democracy style is a trouser cut so they are easy to dress up with a great top or even an adorable blazer like Cameron Diaz has on here.

MEDIUM WASH:


A medium blue jean is great for everyday use.  This is the color that you live in because it goes with literally everything.  For a great medium blue jean try the Democracy Aubrey in Baltic Blue.  These jeans have a flattering and comfortable fit with a soft, lightweight denim that is always comfortable!

LIGHT WASH:


A really light wash is a great look for summer.  Tori Spelling took her light wash jeans up a notch with a bright fuchsia dress.  A dress over jeans makes a fun and different layering effect.  We also love the contrasting colors between the light denim and the bold fuchsia.  You can get a similar look by pairing the Democracy Fiji jeans with the Farron Elizabeth Cowl Mini.   

SKINNY JEANS:


Show off your figure with a sexy pair of skinny jeans!  Eva Longoria went for a tailored look with a great pair of skinny jeans and buttoned blazer.  You can get this look right now on Badjoan.com by pairing the Kasil Benetar skinny jean with the Rails Crop Blazer.  This look can go just about anywhere, plus it is sexy without going over the top!


Friday, July 30, 2010

get that look: CASUAL FRIDAY


TGIF!  It's Friday which means the weekend is officially here and it is time to unwind and relax.  What better way to relax than with some comfy, casual gear that is also cute and flattering!  Halle Berry has got it right with a simple, well fitting black tank finished off with an everyday charm necklace and a pair of aviator shades.  You can put together this look at Badjoan.com by combining the Shagg Cinched Racerback Tank, the Samanca Stacy Charm Necklace and the Initium Fillmore Sunglasses.  You will be casual and comfortable but still chic and fabulous!

And don't forget to finish your look off with a pair of Kasil Jeans!  Stop by our special Kasil sale happening this weekend only with prices as low as $31!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

get that look: ANIMAL PRINT BIKINI


Show off your wild side with a sexy animal print bikini!  Adriana Lima looks incredible splashing around her leopard print bikini.  You can get this look right now at Badjoan.com for a fraction of the regular price with the Kushcush Mazzy Triangle Top Bikini in Leopard Print.  String bikinis are so flattering because they are fully adjustable!  Just tie the strings to fit your body type.


For a brighter but mellow animal print try the Giraffe Print.  Kushcush currently offers this print in the Mazzy String Bikini as well as the Ava Bandeau Bikini.  Plus you can mix and match the top and bottoms depending on your size and style preference!

today's contest: WINNERS


ANSWER: Claudia Schiffer

WINNERS:
Heather Frank
Marilee Pierson
Leigh Carreira
Jennifer Loglia
Elizabeth Morris

All winners will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem your gift coupon to Badjoan.com.

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's contest! If you didn't win today check every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am PST for more opportunities to win!

And don't forget to check out what's on sale right now at Badjoan.com, like amazing summer dresses from Candice Held:

special sale: KASIL JEANS


We're having a special event this weekend at Badjoan.comKasil Jeans are on sale starting today 7/29 and running through Sunday 8/1.  Kasil Denim is all made locally in the U.S.!  We especially love the flattering fits and lightweight fabrics that are fantastic for summer!  We've got all kinds of styles from skinny to boot cut to wide leg trouser jeans and even shorts!  Plus prices start at just $31!


JOAN'S PICK OF THE WEEK: Democracy Aubrey in Baltic Blue
We love the Democracy style which is Kasil's signature jean.  This style has a wide leg trouser fit which is so flattering and versatile.  In particular we love the Aubrey in the Baltic Blue because this wash is super lightweight and great for the warm weather.  Throw these jeans on with a cute blouse, crop blazer, heels and some fab jewelry and you're ready for the office or dinner out with friend or on a date!  Or put them on with sandals and a tank and you're ready for Sunday brunch with the girls.  You can pretty much wear these anywhere this summer!

today's contest: GUESS WHO?


*This eye belongs to a famous model and actress. Correctly identify the woman in this picture and you could win a gift certificate to Badjoan.com!*

CLUES:
-She was born and raised in Germany.
-She has appeared on over 500 magazine covers and held contracts with some of the biggest clothing and cosmetic companies. 
-In the early 90's she was the face of Guess.  She was also chose by Karl Lagerfeld to be the face of Chanel.
-She dated David Copperfield for many years and is currently married to a film producer.
PRIZES:
-A $10 gift coupon to Badjoan.com will be awarded to the first 5 people to correctly identify the woman in the photograph posted above.

HOW TO ENTER:
-Send an email to discountcode@badjoan.com with your answer
-Be sure to include your answer along with your FULL name
-Check back here today at 2:00pm PST to see if you won!

If you don't win a prize today check back here every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am PST for more opportunities to win!

*Your email address will be kept private. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Limit one win per customer per day. Any returnable items purchased with a gift coupon may be returned for store credit only. If you return an item purchased with a gift coupon your store credit will reflect the amount spent beyond the gift coupon dollar amount. Gift coupons are not redeemable for cash. Gift coupons must be used at the time of purchase and cannot be applied to past purchases. Gift coupons cannot be combined with any other offers and cannot be applied to items in the Final Sale/Blowout section*

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

trend watch: BEACH COVER UPS

Summer is in full swing which means a visit to the beach or pool is an absolute must!  You'll definitely need a cute bathing suit but you can't just show up like that!  You need a great cover up to go with it...

SHEER KNIT COVER UP

We love sheer knit cover ups because you can give a sneak peek of your bathing suit while still being covered up!  Halle Berry looks gorgeous as always in her sheer knit cover up and halter bikini.  You can get a similar look right now on Badjoan.com with several knit cover ups from Purp7e.  The V-Neck Tunic is a basic oversize t-shirt silhouette that is comfortable and easy to throw on.  The Two-Tone Racerback Dress is an adorable mini dress that has two layers, a lighter color underneath and a darker color on the outer layer.  The Tank Dress is a form fitting, lightweight dress that lands past the knee and creates a sleek and simple look!

LOOSE KAFTAN

A soft, lightweight Kaftan is sooooo comfortable and perfect for summer lounging!  Kim Kardashian was so comfortable in her kaftan that she didn't even take it off to take a little dip in the ocean!  You can get this look right now on Badjoan.com with the Shell Trim Kaftan by Purp7e Agua available right now in Sand, Black, Seafoam, Coral and White.

get that look: NAVY PRINT DRESS


We love navy based prints because they make an easy crossover from season to season.  Navy is subtle and softer than black so it works for summer but it's dark enough to continue into fall!  Molly Sims looks sleek and lovely in her navy based print dress.  You can get a similar look right now on Badjoan.com with the Tulip Dress by Postella.  This dress has a navy base with hints of beige and olive along with a hot pink piping and sash! 


To transition this dress into fall or just to change the look a little bit throw on a lightweight blazer like the Rails Crop Blazer in Navy.  The Navy picks up the print and really completes the look!



This fun navy based print is also available in the Anjou Dress which features a ruffled halter neck and open back. 

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

trend watch: WIDE BRIM HAT


Are you taking care of your skin this summer?  One way to start the process in style is with a wide brim hat!  Whether you are a out and about or relaxing on vacation you can choose a wide brim hat that compliments your summer look and protects your face and shoulders from the sun!


Lucky for you we've got some adorable wide brim hats right now on Badjoan.com!  The Large Crochet Hat from Purp7e Agua comes in a bunch of fun colors and the best part is that they are on sale right now for only $16!

today's contest: WINNERS


ANSWER: The missing term is Two Tone

WINNERS:
Carol Booth
Leah Cook
Gabby Walter
Tricia Chason
Vanessa Lewis
All winners will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem your gift coupon to Badjoan.com.

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's contest! If you didn't win today check every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am PST for more opportunities to win!

And don't forget to check out what's on sale right now at Badjoan.com, like new lightweight knit arrivals from Purp7e:


get that look: GOLD DISC NECKLACE



Kourtney Kardashian loves her gold disc necklace and so do we!  It's a great everyday piece that goes with everything and appropriate for any occassion; a perfect signature piece!  You can get this look right now on Badjoan.com with the Avery Jasper Communion Necklace.  This disc is actually a vintage 3rd communion charm that says "Thou Shalt Not Take The Name of the Lord in Vain" and also has a smokey quartz drop with it.  Not bad advice to live by and keep close your heart!


today's contest: WORD SEARCH


SEARCH LIST:
Crop
Knit
Tube Top
Racerback
Tunic
Two Tone
Cover Up
V Neck
Ribbed

GOAL:
All of the different Purp7e descriptive terms listed above can be found in the word search puzzle EXCEPT ONE. Correctly identify which style name is missing from the word search puzzle and you could win a gift coupon to Badjoan.com!

PRIZES:
-A $10 gift coupon to Badjoan.com will be awarded to the first 5 people to correctly identify the descriptive term that does not appear in the word search puzzle.

HOW TO ENTER:
-Send an email to discountcode@badjoan.com with the name of the missing designer.
-Be sure to include your answer along with your FULL name.
-Check back here today at 2:00pm PST to see if you won!

If you don't win a prize today check back here every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am PST for more opportunities to win!

*Your email address will be kept private. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Limit one win per customer per day. Any returnable items purchased with a gift coupon may be returned for store credit only. If you return an item purchased with a gift coupon your store credit will reflect the amount spent beyond the gift coupon dollar amount. Gift coupons are not redeemable for cash. Gift coupons must be used at the time of purchase and cannot be applied to past purchases. Gift coupons cannot be combined with any other offers and cannot be applied to items in the Final Sale/Blowout section*

put it together: WORK AND PLAY

We're always talking about taking an outfit from day to night so we thought it was about time that we show you an example...


This is an outfit that easily goes from day to night.  The dress is lightweight and easy to throw on.  You can change the look of this dress by changing your shoes or accessories.  Here we've paired this dress with a blazer so that you can go to work and then take off the blazer for a fun night out.  You could also wear the dress out to brunch on the weekend with a pair of sandals! 

Here's how you can put this entire look together at Badjoan.com for a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere... 

Dress = Postella Poppy Dress
Blazer = Rails Long Blazer
Shoes = Marcello Toshi Caminata
Bag = Lesa Wallace Franco
Necklace = Lisa K Soho Chic
Bracelet = Lisa K Lace Cake Necklace wrapped around a few times

Now you're all set for work or play... day or night!

Monday, July 26, 2010

get that look: DANGLING EARRINGS


Summer is really starting to heat up which means you'll want to wear your hair back and off your neck.  You can spice up a simple pulled back hairstyle with a great pair of dangling earrings!  Eva Longoria takes a casual summer look from simple to fabulous with a stand out pair of earrings.  You can get a similar look right now on Badjoan.com with the Avery Jasper Smokey Quartz Earrings.  This earrings are big enough to make a statement but very lightweight so they won't pull down on your ear lobes!

get that look: GREY TIE DYE


When you think of tie dye you often think of a casual, daytime look.  But we love how Ellen Page took it up a notch with a grey marbled tie dye dress.  The dark color and subtle marbling instead of traditional tie dye give this look a sophisticated edge.  You can get a similar look right now on Badjoan.com with a couple of choices from the Lizzie Parker Runway Collection.  Go for the full dress look with the Slouchy Tank Dress which features a drop waist with drawstring so you can adjust this look to fit your body type!  Or keep it simple with the Dual Layer Twist Tunic; a soft and flattering extra long t-shirt that can be ruched and moved around to compliment your figure!

Friday, July 23, 2010

get that look: SEXY ONE PIECE


A one piece can be just as sexy as a bikini... if you choose the right one piece!  We were inspired by Shakira's swimsuit style costume.   You can interpret this look into your summer poolside routine with the the Purp7e Agua Dragon One Piece available right now on Badjoan.com in Red, Teal, White and Black.  This sexy swimsuit features a bandeau top with halter neck tie connected to a moderate coverage bottom. 

Thursday, July 22, 2010

get that look: GRAPHIC T AND BLAZER

A simple t-shirt and blazer is a flattering, versatile outfit that can be appropriate for so many occassions.  Pair them with a cute skirt and heels and you're ready for a nighttime event.  Pair them with a pair of jeans and flats and you're ready for the movies.  Pair them with dress pants and your ready for work.  And so on...


Sophia Bush looks adorable and comfortable in her graphic t-shirt and navy blazer. We especially love that Sophia chose a navy blazer because it's a color (instead of plain black) but still goes with everything!  You can get this look right now on Badjoan.com by pairing the Le Magnifique St. Moritz Tee with the Rails Crop Blazer in Navy.  Both pieces are classic and easy to throw on all the time!



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today's contest: WINNERS


ANSWER: Grace Kelly

WINNERS:
Cindy Jaffe
Sheila Sands
Karen Ko
Beth Frank
Joanne Francis

All winners will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem your gift coupon to Badjoan.com.

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's contest! If you didn't win today check every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am PST for more opportunities to win!

And don't forget to check out what's on sale right now at Badjoan.com, like stackable bracelets from Lesa Wallace:




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this just in: PURP7E AND PUR7E AGUA


New arrivals today from Purp7e today on Badjoan.com! Soft, lightweight knits in bright colors that are great for summer! These pieces look great alone, layered or even as swimsuit cover ups!


Plus new swimwear arrivals from Purp7e Agua!  Fun and sexy suits with gorgeous and unique foil prints!


JOAN'S PICK OF THE WEEK: Crop Sweater
Hands down, this piece is a must have!  This sweater is so sexy, soft and lightweight and will go with just about anything!  Wear it layered over a tank and throw it on with shorts, jeans, leggings, etc.  Or we love it over a bathing suit.  This sweater is available in Purple, White and Teal and is on sale for only $34!!




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today's contest: GUESS WHO?


*This eye belongs to a famous actress and princess. Correctly identify the woman in this picture and you could win a gift certificate to Badjoan.com!*

CLUES:
-She was born and raised in Philadelphia to a roman catholic family.
-She acted from 1950 - 1956 in that time she won and Oscar and Golden Globe.  She worked with Clark Gable, James Stewart and Alfred Hitchcock among others.
-She gave birth to two princesses and one prince.
-She died in 1982 after a car crash.

PRIZES:
-A $10 gift coupon to Badjoan.com will be awarded to the first 5 people to correctly identify the woman in the photograph posted above.

HOW TO ENTER:
-Send an email to discountcode@badjoan.com with your answer
-Be sure to include your answer along with your FULL name
-Check back here today at 2:00pm PST to see if you won!

If you don't win a prize today check back here every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am PST for more opportunities to win!

*Your email address will be kept private. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Limit one win per customer per day. Any returnable items purchased with a gift coupon may be returned for store credit only. If you return an item purchased with a gift coupon your store credit will reflect the amount spent beyond the gift coupon dollar amount. Gift coupons are not redeemable for cash. Gift coupons must be used at the time of purchase and cannot be applied to past purchases. Gift coupons cannot be combined with any other offers and cannot be applied to items in the Final Sale/Blowout section*



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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

get that look: YELLOW DRESS


Kate Bosworth looks comfortable and fresh in her yellow summer dress.  For a similar look try the Jenny Han Apron Dress available right now on Badjoan.com!  This dress is flattering with tons of detail including a v-back, pintuck detailing along the waist, lace trim along the square neck and a ruffled bottom edge.  You will feel feminine and fabulous in this dress!




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get that look: WHITE BLOUSE

Every woman needs a great white blouse... or two... in her wardrobe.  For summer we suggest a white blouse with short, loose sleeves that create a billowy, relaxed look.


Olivia Palermo and Eva Mendes are both stunning in their respective white blouses.  You can get a similar look right now on Badjoan.com with the Jenny Han Butterfly Blouse.  This top features loose butterfly sleeves and a loose bodice with a feminine lace detail around the neckline.  This top looks great tucked into a high waisted skirt, loose over jeans or shorts or even over a bathing suit (click here to see an adorable summer look for this top)



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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

get that look: SUITED UP

Sometimes even us Bad Joans have to be serious and professional.  But no matter what look you need to accomplish, you can always do it in style! 


Angelina Jolie tones things down a bit with a simple and understated suit look.  You can put together a similar look right now on Badjoan.com.  Start with the Lizzie Parker Ruffle Blouse, pair that with the Lizzie Parker Basic Pencil Skirt, and finish the look off with the Rails Crop Blazer.  This look is professional and perfect for any work situation.  Plus each piece that makes up this outfit is a great basic that can easily be made to look more casual!


For a completely tailored look we recommend a simple pair of gold earrings.  The Avery Jasper Hammered Circle Earrings are also understated but with a hammered detail that gives them a little bit of edge.  Plus they are only 1 inch in diameter so they are great for everyday use and will not draw too much attention.



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