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The Coveteur x BaubleBar

The Coveteur, Baublebar

This just in! Launching today, Erin Kleinberg of The Coveteur is the latest Guest Bartender for BaubleBar!

The Coveteur has worked with BaubleBar to curate a collection of jewelry centered around their personal style. Touching on their love for vintage-inspired accessories, super-saturated accents, flair for the eclectic personal pieces and penchant for leopard prints.

Neon, much like leopard print, is practically a neutral for us. Brights are ideal for mixing and clashing with the basics, and our Coveteurs all have a soft spot for a vividly-hued dangling earring. Super-saturated accents lend a lot of impact to more bling-y pieces, like a chandelier earring”, says Erin Kleinberg President and Creative Director of The Coveteur.

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This collection, which ranges in price from $18-$42, is now available on BaubleBar! Learn more at http://www.baublebar.com/guest-bartender/the-coveteur.html

Orla Kiely Celebrates Target Launch with Guest DJs Alexa Chung and Tennessee Thomas

Orla Kiely for TargetLast night we celebrated the latest launch of Orla Kiehly for Target. Designer, Orla Kiehly (herself) hosted the event in her downtown store in SoHo where the collaboration in partnership with Belkin accessories of iPad and iPhone cases we’re on display. Alexa Chung (yes, the Alexa Chung!) and Tennessee Thomas were the special guest DJs for the night, and there was even a flower arrangement station for guests to take home a bit of the rooms ambiance. Masked in Kiely’s signature prints the collection of electronic cases are now available through the fall at Target store locations and on Target.com.Orla Kiely for Target, Alexa Chung, Tennessee Thomas

Denim Weekend with Express + StyleCaster #EXPDENIMLAB

#EXPDENIMLAB The heat wave finally broke and it could not have been a more gorgeous weekend to be in the Hamptons and head back to StyleCaster’s Summer Haven for the #EXPDENIMLAB Party. Hosted by Express, the clothing brand decked out the home in a denim bar featuring a medley of jean styles from skinny to leggings, mini shorts, denim vests, jackets, and tops. Shoes, jewelry and accessory items were also on display. The full on pool party sponsored by Patron and Perrier, had guests shopping to the tunes of Paul Sevigny who DJ’d the event. My homegirl, Jenni from ISpyDIY also set up a distress station where guests could customize their denim. Which, needless to say was where I could be found taking an x-acto blade to my new jean shorts!Express #EXPDENIMLAB

#Twinsies! Both Lindsey from Saucy Glossie and I opted for Express’ faux leather black tank matched opposite some skinny jeans and black heels. I’m head to toe in some of my favorite Express’ new items for fall.Lara Eurdolian, Lindsey

{Giveaway} Win this Von Vonni Transformer Dress! ($120 value)

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Joann Smith!Von Vonni Transformer

Happy Sunday friends! For this weeks giveaway we’ve got one of the most versatile dresses on the market! Behold, the Von Vonni Transformer Dress — it’s one size fits most (from size 0 – 12) and can be worn over 25 different ways. Don’t believe it? Check out this video:

Impressive right? So whether you want to go all Marilyn Manroe style with a halter style or something more conservative or otherwise, this is one fun dress to style and re-style, over and over again. Plus, it travels well and you don’t have to worry about it not fitting if you go up or down a size (or multiple sizes). All Von Vonni pieces are produced in NYC — the city that is not only Von’s home — but his muse.

One lucky grand prize winner will win the Von Vonni Transformer Short Dress in Red (photographed above) valued at $120! There are 2 ways to enter: Each option counts as a separate entry.

1. Leave a comment under the post telling us why you want to win.
2. Follow us, @PrettyConnected on twitter & tweet us why you want to win or about the promotion using the hashtag #PCgiveaway. Sample tweet: Follow @prettyconnected & RT 4 ur chance to #win this @Von_Vonni Transformer Dress ($120 value): http://bit.ly/12ZT8Rh #PCgiveaway

**extra credit if you like Pretty Connected on Facebook: Facebook.com/PrettyConnected

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8 Labtop Bags that are NOT Labtop Bags

Lab Top Bags Option 2 - Top Shop

Since I am constantly running around the city from appointment to meeting to preview (to who knows what?), in between sessions I can generally be found nestled in a coffee shop glued to my laptop. And considering my laptop is almost always by my side, having a bag that’s functional and fashionable is important.

Style Mondays: Bold + Basic

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I spent the weekend in the Hamptons with StyleCaster at their glorious summer haven (pictures and full recap coming soon!). On Saturday night, Parker New York and HauteLook hosted a dinner and let me play dress up. As one to never pass up a great basic top (it’s a style staple!), I immediately fell in love with this Parker tank that features a partially open back white striped cut-out. The detail makes it more summery and give it a little somethin-somethin. Plus if it’s too risque for the office, just add a jacket over it and then peel it off for after work drinks. The girls from HauteLook introduced me to two new jewelry designers, t+j Designs, and Jami Rodriguez. t+j did the fabulous necklace I’m wearing and make great, affordable statement pieces, while Jami Rodriguez does a lot with chains and charms (two things I’m very into). Both designers will be available on HauteLook so be sure to sign up for their newsletter and stay tuned for their upcoming sales!
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Top c/o Parker | Jacket c/o d.brand | Leather Shorts: Rag & Bone | Necklaces c/0 t+j DesignsGorjana| Bracelets c/o Jami Rodriguez, c/o Alex + Ani and c/o Lagos | Earrings: C.Wonder | Shoes: Isaac Mizrahi

Style Mondays: Keds and Cut Offs

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Outfit #1: Sunglasses: Rag & Bone | Top: Vintage | Shorts c/o Koral Los Angeles | Shoes c/o Keds

Outfit #2: Leather Hat: Rag & Bone (one of a kind sample) | Long-sleeve Top c/o Pencey | Shorts c/o Koral Los Angeles | Shoes c/o Keds

Two summer staples: cut off jeans and Keds! After going through my millionth pair of canvas white Keds (I don’t think I’ve ever been without a pair since I was a teenager), this is the first season I’ve opted for a leather edition. And I love them! It’s the Ked’s Corsa Leather style ($50) in white and they are so comfortable and easy to style! I’ve also been on the hunt for the perfect boyfriend jeans in pants and short. So far these pair of Koral’s Los Angeles Boyfriend Shorts ($195) are the best I’ve found (still on the hunt for a pant style).  They are the ultimate in effortless (and versatile) summer fashion! Plus the messiness of the shorts helps compliment the I-have-no-time-to-deal-with-my-hair look, I will be regularly sporting in this heat wave.

Friday Freebies: Henri Bendel + Skyn Iceland Giveaway! ($300+ value)

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Kellie Rose Wilson, @mirnarabbat (from instagram) and  Diane Redcay (from twitter)Henri Bendel, Skyn Iceland

Happy Friday friends! I had so much fun last month partnering with my favorite retailer, Henri Bendel and skincare brand, Skyn Iceland for our summer Calm Down and Cool Down’ event that we’re going to celebrate some of the highlighted products with a giveaway!

While Skyn Iceland has all the products you need to keep your skin refreshed and hydrated, there’s nothing quite like a weekend away to rejuvenate the soul. And where better to shop for those weekend essentials then Henri Bendel? So this week I’m giving away some key must-haves from both brands to keep you cool and chic all summer long.

One lucky grand prize winner will get a selection of Henri Bendel products (photographed above) including the Bendel’s Large Hanging Weekender Bag ($70), Bag Tag, Contact Case, and Pill Box as well as our 4 must have Skyn Iceland products for Summer: Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels, Glacial Cleansing Cloths, Arctic Face Mist and ANTIDOTE Cooling Daily Lotion. The grand prize is valued at over $300!

Two additional winners will get a set of the four Skyn Iceland products ($119 value)! There are 4 ways to enter: Each option counts as a separate entry.

Born in the USA…

Happy Fourth of July! In honor of this Independence Day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate some coveted brands made right here in the U S of A. According to our friends at Save The Garment Center (whose sole mission is to Promote, Preserve, and Save NYC as the Fashion Capital of the World), in 1960, 95% of all clothing sold in America was made in America. Now that number is closer to 5%.

So as you pack up those bags and head to the beach this weekend, make sure to include some of our favorite finds made right on our home turf!

Lara Eurdolian, Oscar de la Renta
Taking a moment with Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta – Just another reason to bow down to this fashion legend.

American Apparel – The name doesn’t lie. From comfort hoodies to flattering leggings, more then a few of their basics are in our wardrobe.

Jason Wu – Far before Michelle Obama made this designer a household name by picking his design as the inaugural gown (twice), we sat 2nd row at his first fashion show at Bryant Park. Now we’re lucky to get standing. And with good reason, his collections are something to be admired.

PC featured on Bib + Tuck

Bib+Tuk, Lara Eurdolian

Bib +Tuck is a super chic members-only online community for women to trade fashion items. Bringing the hippest fashionistas together so that each can find the “new” in another’s “old” the site is filled with designer finds, vintage wants and everything in between. How it works is you photograph and sell items through their site, once they are purchased or “Tucked” that $$ goes into a bank account that you can use towards purchasing someone else’s wardrobe. This week I was Tucked for an interview and featured on the site! So what’s