Tuesday, January 19, 2010
trend watch: WINTER WHITE
Forget about the old school rule that says you can't wear white after Labor Day... Winter White is the new Black! It's not a white white but rather an ivory or slightly off white which gives it a warmth and elegance that is perfect for winter.
Whitney Port proves how elegant winter white can be in her gorgeous vintage style winter white dress. Get a similar look right now on Badjoan.com with several styles from Jenny Han. For a similar vintage look try the Long Sleeve Pintuck Blouse. For a more traditional look try the Mock Neck Silk Blouse or the Short Sleeve Ruffle Front Blouse.
red carpet: GOLDEN GLOBES
The stars were out in full force on Sunday despite the rain. They looked gorgeous and glamorous as always. We spotted several trends coming down the red carpet that you can easily interpret into your everyday wardrobe. And as always they are available at amazing prices on Badjoan.com!
ROLLING RUFFLES:
The biggest trend that we spotted on the red carpet was ruffles! From big to small, a lot to a little and many different placements. Ruffles are such a fun and feminine detail and can add glamour to any outfit. Since most of us don't have an occassion for an evening gown it's a good thing that designers are interpreting ruffles into every day clothing, and we've got a lot of it on Badjoan.com!
SEEING RED:
Full length red was another big trend. This color is rich, stunning and definitely makes a statement. While you are probably not getting in a red gown any time soon there are other ways to wear this dramatic color.
For a head to toe red look try the Farron Elizabeth Knot Jumper. This jumpsuit is so soft, comfortable and flattering. It is great with sandals for a relaxing weekend day or it looks amazing dressed up with heels and a chunky necklace! If you don't want to quite go all the way to the toes but still want to make an impact the Purp7e Cherry Blossom Cardigan is definitely the way to go! This cardigan is so comfortable and easy to throw on. It comes with a belt so you can tie it at the waist or it looks great open.
HINT OF LACE:
ROLLING RUFFLES:
The biggest trend that we spotted on the red carpet was ruffles! From big to small, a lot to a little and many different placements. Ruffles are such a fun and feminine detail and can add glamour to any outfit. Since most of us don't have an occassion for an evening gown it's a good thing that designers are interpreting ruffles into every day clothing, and we've got a lot of it on Badjoan.com!
Jenny Han has several ruffled dresses available right now. The Ruffle Trim Dress is lightweight with adjustable spaghetti straps, great for a casual Sunday or a spring wedding. The Short Sleeve Ruffle Front Dress has a pleated collar, a lot of ruffle detail at the chest and buttons down the front. This dress is great for work, casual with flats or dressed up with tights and heels. The Strapless Ruffle Trim Dress has a satin-like feel and is so comfortable and flattering.
We also have a couple of great ruffled tops including the Short Sleeve Ruffle Front Blouse and the Sleeveless Ruffle Detail Blouse. Both can be worn with everything from jeans to a skirt to pants to shorts!
SEEING RED:
Full length red was another big trend. This color is rich, stunning and definitely makes a statement. While you are probably not getting in a red gown any time soon there are other ways to wear this dramatic color.
For a head to toe red look try the Farron Elizabeth Knot Jumper. This jumpsuit is so soft, comfortable and flattering. It is great with sandals for a relaxing weekend day or it looks amazing dressed up with heels and a chunky necklace! If you don't want to quite go all the way to the toes but still want to make an impact the Purp7e Cherry Blossom Cardigan is definitely the way to go! This cardigan is so comfortable and easy to throw on. It comes with a belt so you can tie it at the waist or it looks great open.
HINT OF LACE:
A subtle trend that we spotted is the "hint of lace" look. Too much lace can be viewed as trashy but just a touch of lace is so sexy and elegant.
The Jenny Han Lace Trim Tank pulls this look off perfectly. This is a simple black tank with just a small amount of lace detail around the top. A wardrobe staple that can easily be paired with jeans, dressed up or worn under a suit as a camisole.
Friday, January 15, 2010
trend watch: SWEATER DRESS
A great sweater dress is a must have for the colder months. But which style is right for you?
Angelina Jolie looks fabulous, as always, in her cobalt blue sweater dress paired with a simple pair of black boots and a matching black bag. We love how she kept this outfit simple and streamlined. The dress has a cable pattern on it and she let that be the stand out element. We have several sweater dress options from Jenny Han available right now on Badjoan.com:
For a simple, streamlined look try the Short Sleeve Sweater Dress in Grey. This is a flattering style that cinches slightly at the natural waist. It features a scoop neck and a ribbed cuff with a button detail on each sleeve. A great wardrobe staple!
Want to keep it simple but with a little bit of punch? Try the Sleeveless Sweater Dress available in Purple, Mocha or Black. This piece features a ruffle collar trim around the neck that adds some feminine detail. It also has a wide, ribbed, banded bottom that makes it easy to push this piece up on to your hips and wear it as a long tunic/top with leggings or jeans!
We also love how Jenny Han styled the Sleeveless Sweater Dress at her runway show with the Short Sleeve Ruffle Front Blouse underneath! You can get this exact look right now on Badjoan.com! We have the Short Sleeve Ruffle Front Blouse available in Winter White, Paisley Print, Purple and Slate. Just pair one of those up with one of the Sleeveless Sweater Dresses and you're set!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
today's contest: WINNERS
ANSWER: Fabio Lanzoni
WINNERS:
Lizzie Morris
Heather Pierucki
Dyanel Boles
Natalie Moon
Erin Callaway
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 back every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm PST for more opportunities to win!
And don't forget to check out what's on sale right now at Badjoan.com:
this just in: JENNY HAN
New Jenny Han arrivals today on Badjoan.com!
As always Jenny Han delivers adorable, feminine, comfortable styles that go easily from day to night! We've got tons of styles and sizes for you to choose from... And don't forget that we are donating 5% of all sales today and tomorrow to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort!
JOAN'S PICK OF THE WEEK: Short Sleeve Ruffle Front Dress
This dress is an absolute must have! It is comfortable, flattering, feminine, versatile and full of adorable details of ruffles and pleats. The lightweight material makes it easy to change the look from day to night. Wear it with flats or sandals during the warmer months and for now wear it with tights and boots or heels. You can even layer it over long sleeves for extra warmth!
As always Jenny Han delivers adorable, feminine, comfortable styles that go easily from day to night! We've got tons of styles and sizes for you to choose from... And don't forget that we are donating 5% of all sales today and tomorrow to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort!
This dress is an absolute must have! It is comfortable, flattering, feminine, versatile and full of adorable details of ruffles and pleats. The lightweight material makes it easy to change the look from day to night. Wear it with flats or sandals during the warmer months and for now wear it with tights and boots or heels. You can even layer it over long sleeves for extra warmth!
today's contest: GUESS WHO?
CLUES:
-He was born in Italy.
-Known for his trademark shoulder length hair and muscular physique.
-Has done fashion modeling but is most well know for modeling on the cover of romance novels. He has appeared on over 400 romance novel covers and has even written his own romance novel.
PRIZES:
-A $10 gift coupon to Badjoan.com will be awarded to the first 5 people to correctly identify the man 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.*
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
donate: HAITI
We all know at this point that Haiti has suffered a devastating earthquake. The people of Haiti need help and they need it now!
At Badjoan.com we have chosen to donate 5% of each sale made during 1/14/10 and 1/15/10 to the Clinton Foundation's Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
If you would like to make a donation on your own we have listed several other legitimate organizations, besides the Clinton Foundation, where you can make a donation that will go towards helping the people of Haiti recover from this devastating event:
-American Red Cross
-CARE
-UNICEF USA
-Doctors Without Borders
-World Food Programme
If there are other organizations that you know are legitimate or if you know of other ways to help out immediately in this crisis please share them with us here.
At Badjoan.com we have chosen to donate 5% of each sale made during 1/14/10 and 1/15/10 to the Clinton Foundation's Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
If you would like to make a donation on your own we have listed several other legitimate organizations, besides the Clinton Foundation, where you can make a donation that will go towards helping the people of Haiti recover from this devastating event:
-American Red Cross
-CARE
-UNICEF USA
-Doctors Without Borders
-World Food Programme
If there are other organizations that you know are legitimate or if you know of other ways to help out immediately in this crisis please share them with us here.
get that look: LOOSE AND SKINNY
contest: WIN $10 EVERY THURSDAY
Here's how it works:
-At 10:00am PST a trivia question or game will be posted here on Joan's blog.
-The first 5 people to get the correct answer or win the game will each be awarded a $10 gift coupon to Badjoan.com.
-The winners will be announced each contest day back here on Joan's blog at 2:00pm PST.
So make sure to check Joan's blog every Thursday for opportunities to win and don't forget to sign up for our mailing lists so that you can receive reminders and be one of the first to play!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
today's contest: WINNERS
WINNERS:
Kim Price
Ruth Bankey
Margaret M. Coughlin
Katie Dryden
Natalie Miskimon Moon
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:
get that look: CHAIN LINK NECKLACE
A simple and long chain link necklace is a wardrobe staple. It can be worn long and layered with other necklaces or doubled or even tripled up around your neck for an entirely different look!
Jewel has decided to double up her chain link necklace in order to have it fall between her shirt neckline and her waist belt. If she wasn't wearing the belt she could have left the necklace really long or for a more formal look she could have wrapped it one more time and had it sit up at her collarbone. You can get a similar, versatile, long chain link necklace right now on Badjoan.com! The Lisa K Soho Chic Necklace is 48" long so there is a lot of chain to work with!
today's contest: GUESS WHO?
CLUES:
-She is Brazilian.
-She used to date Leonardo DiCaprio.
-She recently gave birth to her first child.
-She has been the face of countless advertising campaigns including Missoni, Versace, Dole & Gabana, and Victoria's Secret.
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.*
get that look: CASUAL CHIC
Putting together a casual outfit that feels effortless yet still completely put together and chic is not an easy thing to pull off. However, it is a skill we should all have up our sleeve:
Step 1: Start with a great pair of jeans that fits you perfectly and makes you feel sexy.
Step 2: Combine a simple top and an adorable jacket or an adorable top and a simple jacket. You want to let one of these stand out more than the other.
Step 3: Finish it off with accessories that compliment the look and don't take away from it. Something that picks up the color or texture of the other items in your outfit.
Naomi Watts completely pulls this look off and has even managed to color coordinate with her son! We love her simple striped tank, combined with a jacket that has a lot of pocket and zipper detail, a great pair of jeans and a simple white scarf that picks up the white in her tank and hat.
Get a similar look right now on Badjoan.com. Start with the Kasil Jeans Benatar Izabella cut, throw on the Rails Deana Stripe Tank and the Rails Nia Jacket and then tie the Beautiful People Net Scarf around your neck and you've acheived a casual chic look all in one stop and for a great price!
Step 1: Start with a great pair of jeans that fits you perfectly and makes you feel sexy.
Step 2: Combine a simple top and an adorable jacket or an adorable top and a simple jacket. You want to let one of these stand out more than the other.
Step 3: Finish it off with accessories that compliment the look and don't take away from it. Something that picks up the color or texture of the other items in your outfit.
Get a similar look right now on Badjoan.com. Start with the Kasil Jeans Benatar Izabella cut, throw on the Rails Deana Stripe Tank and the Rails Nia Jacket and then tie the Beautiful People Net Scarf around your neck and you've acheived a casual chic look all in one stop and for a great price!
Monday, January 11, 2010
trend watch: BOHO-CHIC
We have said it before and we'll say it again, when wearing a bold print it's important to finish the outfit off with simple solids. We love the boho-chic look of a printed dress and a long solid cardigan!
Vanessa Hudgens is definitely boho-chic in her floral printed dress and extra long, solid cardigan. You can get a similar look right now on Badjoan.com with the following combos:
The Postella Sheryl Dress in Feather Print goes perfectly with the Purp7e Robe Cardigan in Eggplant. The purple sweater picks up the purple accents in the print of the dress.
Another great combo is the Postella Lima Dress in Black/White Paisley with the Purp7e Long Ruffle Cardigan in Olive. The olive cardigan picks up the green in the print of the dress.
Or you could go for a contrasting look! Try pairing the Itsola Ruffle V-Neck Dress in Blue Print with the Purp7e Robe Cardigan in Brown. Blue and Brown is a classic combo and both the dress and the sweater are darker tones of these colors which complement each other nicely.
get that look: TWO-TONE WORKOUT GEAR
Workout gear should be just as cute as any other gear! Don't slack off when going to the gym, wear a cute outfit to help motivate you.
Kim Kardashian looks great even in her workout gear! She is wearing a two-tone tank with a front zipper. You can get a similar two-tone look right now on Badjoan.com with some styles from Zovo! They offer a French Terry Collection of workout gear/loungwear that is so soft and luxurious you will want to live in it!
Try the French Terry Hoodie in Charcoal/Lavender or Black/Ivory. This sweatshirt is great for the gym or just hanging out and features a zip up front, hood and banded bottom. Or for something a little different try the French Terry Hooded Tunic, also offered in Charcoal/Lavender or Black/Ivory. This piece can be worn as a dress, over leggings or even put it over your tank and shorts on the way to the gym!
Try the French Terry Hoodie in Charcoal/Lavender or Black/Ivory. This sweatshirt is great for the gym or just hanging out and features a zip up front, hood and banded bottom. Or for something a little different try the French Terry Hooded Tunic, also offered in Charcoal/Lavender or Black/Ivory. This piece can be worn as a dress, over leggings or even put it over your tank and shorts on the way to the gym!
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