Monday, June 6, 2011

get the look: KATHERINE HEIGL GREY BLAZER AND RED NECKLACE


Katherine Heigl made her way through LAX in a casual but polished outfit with bright accessory accents.  She wore a brown top, dark blue jeans, light grey blazer a red necklace and gold dangling earrings.  This is a fun summer outfit that is practical for travelling or just spending the day with friends!  You can put this look together for less right now on Badjoan.com with the following items:

-Gemma Jacket by Emma and Emilie - Retail $195 / Bad Joan $84
-Stitches Tank Top by Wifebeader - Retail $70 / Bad Joan $25
-Virginia Jean by Karmel and Alden - Retail $176 / Bad Joan $39
-Peace Tote Bag by Carla Mancini - Retail $520 / Bad Joan $260
-Braided Necklace by jMorrow - Bad Joan Exclusive $30
-Web Earrings by Avery Jasper - Bad Joan $32

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

Bad Joan goes to the Farmer's Market

Bad Joan made a trip to the historic Farmer's Market on the corner of 3rd and Fairfax in Los Angeles.  The Farmer's Market first opened in 1934 and in recent years has expanded to include The Grove which is an outdoor shopping center.  Inside the actual Farmer's Market there are a bunch of places to eat, buy groceries and there are also a few novelty shops.  Check out Bad Joan's favorite stops...




Bad Joan stopped by Pappardelle's for pasta.  This shop sells a wide variety of gourmet pastas; there are different shapes, flavors and colors.  They even have 10 different types of gluten-free pasta!


 
Then Bad Joan headed over to Little John's Candies where they use natural ingredients and you can watch them make the candy right there!



It was a tough decision but Bad Joan settled on a marshmallow delight which is marshmallow covered with Little John's own caramel made from scratch...  YUM!


And of course no day would be complete without the perfect outfit!  Here are the details on Bad Joan's look:

-Jena Dress by ecoSkin - Retail $176 / Bad Joan $69
-Summer Fedora by Sweet Evie - Retail $110 / Bad Joan $42
-Studded Bag by Carla Mancini - Retail $620 / Bad Joan $248
-Web Earrings by Avery Jasper - Bad Joan Exclusive $32
-Black Swarovski Bracelet by Avery Jasper - Bad Joan Exclusive $32
-Mini Garnet Necklace by Avery Jasper - Bad Joan Exclusive $39
-Vintage Button Ring by Avery Jasper - Bad Joan Exclusive $17


GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

Photo Credit: Colette Connor

get the look: REESE WITHERSPOON WHITE SHIRT AND DENIM CUTOFFS


Even with a boot on her foot Reese Witherspoon always looks put together.  She kept it casual with a pair of denim cutoff shorts and a simple white 3/4 sleeve top.  This is an easy and casual look that looks great with a pair of sandals or wedges (or a boot!).  Put this look together for less right now on Badjoan.com with the following items:

-Allison Top by Emma and Emilie - Retail $70 / Bad Joan $28
-Jordan Shorts by Kasil Denim - Retail $137 / Bad Joan $53

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

Friday, June 3, 2011

get the look: PIPPA MIDDLETON TWO TONE DRESS


Pippa Middleton attend the French Open in an adorable two tone dress that featured a black top and printed skirt.  This look is so easy to wear all summer long and then carry it over into fall by adding tights and a blazer!  You can get a similar look for less right now on Badjoan.com with the Guatemalan Dress by Kenny.  This dress features a black soft jersey top and printed skirt.  There are several different prints to choose from and each different print is made from different "dead stock" vintage fabrics which means they are very limited edition!  This dress normally retails for $275 but is on sale right now for only $85! 

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

trend watch: STUD EARRINGS


Stud earrings are a great trend for summer.  They can add just a touch of color around your face without taking attention away from the rest of your outfit.  Both Blake Lively and Kim Kardashian look lovely in their stud earrings and you can too...



Right now on Badjoan.com we've got the exclusive on stud earrings by Sweet Evie.  This earrings are actually made from vintage buttons and come in bright color and adorable patterns/textures.  The best part is that they are on sale right now for only $17/pair!

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

get the look: SELMA BLAIR BLACK JUMPER DRESS


A very pregnant Selma Blair looked comfortable and adorable at the same time in a black jumper dress, turquoise necklace and red bag.  Whether you are pregnant or not you can take a simple black dress and make it pop for summer with some bright accessories!  You can put Selma's look together for less right now on Badjoan.com with the following items:

-Jumper Dress by Rails - Retail $110 / Bad Joan $19
-Double Pocket Shoulder Bag by Carla Mancini - Retail $500 / Bad Joan $105
-Sailboat Necklace by Avery Jasper - Bad Joan Exclusive $42

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

Thursday, June 2, 2011

get the look: MICHELLE OBAMA GREY DRESS AND BLAZER


As she arrived in Ireland Michelle Obama looked elegant in a gray print sheath dress and black blazer.  This simple look is perfect for anything from a business meeting to a bridal shower.  You can put together a similar look for less right now on Badjoan.com with the following items:

-Boat Neck Dress by Jenny Han - Retail $195 / Bad Joan $85
-Crop Blazer by Rails - Retail $165 / Bad Joan $39
-Scoop Hair Clip by Sweet Evie - Retail $50 / Bad Joan $23
-White Jade Earrings by Avery Jasper - Bad Joan Exclusive $32

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

today's contest: WINNERS


ANSWER: Carrie Fisher

WINNERS:
Carol Hirsh
Carla Sullivan
Lisa Currie
Amy Naab
Grace Wang

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's contest! All winners will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem your gift coupon to Badjoan.com.

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



get the look: KRISTIN CAVALLARI RED STRAPLESS DRESS


Brighten up your summer with a red strapless dress!  Kristin Cavallari glowed in her bright red dress after the announcement of her engagement.  You can get a similar head turning look with the Gardenia Dress by ecoSkin.  This dress is so versatile!  It can be worn loose or belted and it looks great dressed up with heels and fun jewelry or just throw it on over your bathing suit.  You will live in this lightweight, eco-friendly piece all summer!  This dress normally retails for $148 but is on sale right now for only $49!

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

this just in: KENNY

We've got a new addition today on Badjoan.com.  The line is called Kenny and was created by LA native, Lindsay Sternberg. This line is deeply rooted in family and memories, many of the styles are inspired from old photographs of Sternberg’s own mother and grandmother. All of Kenny’s final production and sewing happens in Los Angeles, just blocks from the Kenny offices. Sternberg feels that having personal relationships with the people you work with is crucial to the quality and feel of the final product.  Check out just a few of the styles on sale now...






... and there's more!  Click HERE to shop all the new Kenny arrivals at up to 80% off of retail!



BAD JOAN'S PICK: Sabra Poncho
This lightweight poncho is a must have! Wear it over the neck, off one shoulder or even wrapped around your neck like an infinity scarf!  It's light enough for summer and easy to carry over into fall with long sleeves underneath.  This piece normally retails for $187 and is on sale right now for only $59!


GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

this just in: JENNY B


We've got new arrivals from Jenny B today on Badjoan.com!  Easy, bright and fun tanks and t-shirts all under $20!  Pair them with shorts, a skirt or throw them on over your bathing suit!

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

today's contest: GUESS WHO?


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

CLUE:
-Princess Leia.

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
-Winners will be announced in a separate blog post at 2:00pm pst today!

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, June 1, 2011

get the look: ANNALYNNE MCCORD YELLOW SHORTS RED NECKLACE


AnnaLynne McCord was spotted balancing her Starbucks in a loose tank, yellow shorts, red necklace, fedora and a caramel colored shoulder bag.  This adorable look is bright and fun and perfect for an active summer day!  Put together a similar look for less right now at Badjoan.com with the following items:

-Meli Shorts by Karmel and Alden - Retail $165 / Bad Joan $38
-Tent Tank Top by Otis and Maclain - Retail $105 / Bad Joan $32
-Vintage Style Fedora by Sweet Evie - Retail $100 / Bad Joan $38
-Braided Fabric Necklace by jMorrow - Bad Joan Exclusive $30
-Ricky Bag by Lesa Wallace - Retail $495 / Bad Joan $115

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

get the look: TAYLOR SWIFT WHITE DRESS GREY CARDIGAN


Taylor Swift is ready for summer in white tank dress, lightweight grey cardigan and brown saddle shoulder bag.  This outfit can be worn all summer long!  It is easy to take the cardigan off during a hot day and put it in your bag and then bring it out at night when it cools down.  You can put this look together for less right now at Badjoan.com with the following items:

-Santa Monica Obi Dress by Doie - Retail $101 / Bad Joan $48
-Holly Wrap by ecoSkin - Retail $150 / Bad Joan $52
-Tooled Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag by Carla Mancini - Retail $620 / Bad Joan $215

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

get the look: JANUARY JONES MATERNITY STYLE

January Jones has been promoting her new movie X-Men First Class and looking fabulous while doing it!  Whether you are pregnant or not January's style is definitely worth stealing.  You can shop her looks for less right now on Badjoan.com with the follow pieces:

Susan Lace Sleeve Dress by Tt Collection - Retail $322 / Bad Joan $96


Flow Top by Beautiful People -  Retail $120 / Bad Joan $60


Libra Knot Front Dress by ecoSkin - Retail $176 / Bad Joan $69


Crop Sweater by Purp7e - Retail $90 / Bad Joan $34
Eyelet Maxi Skirt by Rails - Retail $108 / Bad Joan $18


GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan