Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Top designers at discount prices

If you're like us, as soon as spring arrives you want to start shopping. Thankfully, some of our favorite designers are launching affordable lines that have just as much style as their high-end labels. We caught up with Isaac Mizrahi, one of the discount-design pioneers (remember his Target line?), at the launch of his first Liz Claiborne New York collection.



There are lots of good buys here. We love the polkadot patterns from designer Adam Lippes who just partnered with MANGO. Charlotte Ronson (Samantha's twin sister) designed a fun, prep-school punk collection for JCPenney. The best deal we've seen so far are Alice + Olivia's shoes for Payless. We've got the exclusive look at the summer collection. Check them out below. Each pair is only $38!
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    Click-to-buy: Isaac Mizrahi for Liz Claiborne New York             
    Sweetheart dress-$99

    Sweetheart dress-$99











    More Isaac Mizrahi for Liz:
                           
    Stetch Gingham Shirt-$59

    Stetch Gingham Shirt-$59


    Navy Stretch Seersucker Blazer-$99

    Navy Stretch Seersucker Blazer-$99

          










    Click-to-buy: ADAM for MANGO
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    Strapless Dot Dress - $99

    Strapless Dot Dress - $99

         
    Ivory Nylon Lumber Jackier-$109.90

    Ivory Nylon Lumber Jackier-$109.90















    More Adam for Mango:
    Sheer Ivory Dot Dress-$119

    Sheer Ivory Dot Dress-$119

      
    Ivory and Gunmetal Striped Adli Tank-$49.50

    Ivory and Gunmetal Striped Adli Tank-$49.50

                         
    Ivory Skirt-$79.90

    Ivory Skirt-$79.90














    Click-to-buy: I Heart Ronson at JCPenney

    Cotton Cardigan Sweater-$17.99

    Cotton Cardigan Sweater-$17.99

    Floral Skirt-$19.99

    Floral Skirt-$19.99

    Available only at JCPenny stores

    Available only at JCPenny stores











    More I Heart Ronson:

    Denim Skinny Jean-$17.99

    Denim Skinny Jean-$17.99

    Striped Tank

    Striped Tank












    Available at Target stores on April 19th: Loomstate
    Grey and Hot Pink Pocket Tank

    Grey and Hot Pink Pocket Tank

       
    Distressed Denim Skirt

    Distressed Denim Skirt















    Click-to-buy: Erickson Beamon for Target
       

    Three-Stone Necklace $29.99

    Three-Stone Necklace $29.99









    More Erickson Beamon:
    Blue Square Cut Earrings-$14.99

    Blue Square Cut Earrings-$14.99


    Jeweled Flower Ring-$29.99

    Jeweled Flower Ring-$29.99

             







    Available at Payless in late April: Alice+Olivia for Payless Summer Collection - All $38!








     Click-to-buy: Spring Collection from Alice+Olivia for Payless:

    Platform Slingback Booties-$38

    Platform Slingback Booties-$38

    Pierce Sling Wedge-$38

    Pierce Sling Wedge-$38











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    • cindy's Avatar
      Posted by cindy Wed Apr 8, 2009 1:20pm PDT

      that is some ugly stuff. I will keep my money, thanks...

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    • Ona's Avatar
      Posted by Ona Wed Apr 8, 2009 2:57pm PDT

      I agree with Cindy. Ugly! Not to mention much of it is highly over priced. $79 for a simple white skirt $60 for a button down shirt and $50 for a tank top. Really? That's a discount? I'll pass thanks.

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    • opiniononly's Avatar
      Posted by opiniononly Wed Apr 8, 2009 4:17pm PDT

      I agree with all the posters. Ugly and overpriced...and an ivory jacket for $109...come on, wear it once and you'll have to wash or dry clean it.

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    • janes's Avatar
      Posted by janes Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:38am PDT

      Why is it that this video clip automatically starts up when you go to the thread section? If we want to watch it, we'll click on it. having this suddenly blare over your speakers at the office, then the time it takes to actually find and stop the darn thing, is pretty annoying. I will remember not to come back to this page.

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    • Lavenya Dilip's Avatar
      Posted by Lavenya Dilip Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:54am PDT

      So many designer clothing seem to be on sale these days. Check out an Ungaro beauty at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14624456

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    • Fashion Blogger's Avatar
      Posted by Fashion Blogger Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:08pm PDT

      Honestly I do like her column but this post i don't know. All the clothes did not fit well on her and neither did they look good and were far too overpriced.

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    • Liz's Avatar
      Posted by Liz Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:20am PDT

      I like the navy blazer, but I'm sure up-close the fabric is a bummer and the cut is off. Cheap clothes really bum me out because they are never cut right and, again, the fabric is always really cheap.

      I haven't like anything at Target; and don't get me started on the shoes fromTarget-clunky, plastic pieces of 'no thankyou'.

      It's also an even huger bummer that these famous designer who design for less open sweat shops in Thailand to make these clothes and keep the costs down.

      Any of you ladies know of some great resources for beautiful clothes that aren't made in sweat shops, that are also affordable, as in under $100 for a whole outfit, that won't make me look like I want to work on a farm or marry a farm animal? I also don't want to be a stripper; how about that American Apparel stuff? Most of it looks like what a stripper wears after work, no? Shiney dark purple spandex body suit with a black cotton mini? What? And some leg warmers? I mean, don't get me wrong, that is exactly how I dress when I'm having a dance party in my living room, but then what am supposed to wear to work or out to dinner?

      :)

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    • Liz's Avatar
      Posted by Liz Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:23am PDT

      The only thing missing from those white, $30 plastic wedges is some green plastic easter grass. WTF? hahahhahahaha. Just say no.

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    • Susan's Avatar
      Posted by Susan Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:23am PDT

      These clothes couldn't be more awful!!! I agree with the posts and then some.

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    • jd's Avatar
      Posted by jd Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:40am PDT

      ewww these clothes are ugly the i heart ronson clothes are the worst

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