Personal Style: Lands’ End Canvas Striped Button-Back Sweater

I would use a lot of different adjectives to describe my personal style. Mainly because it’s completely contingent on my mood and if I’m feeling classic, trendy, rocker, edgy or otherwise. However, no matter my style, it’s always all about the details for me, which is why I’m loving the reversed buttons on this Lands’ End Canvas Sweater.

ROCK IT OUT…

{Sweater: Lands’ End Canvas Striped Button-Back Sweater ($69.50, on sale for $39.99), Shorts: H&M, Boots: Joe Fresh Leather Ankle Boots ($79), Bag: Rebecca Minkoff}

Tights and shorts is a great way to transition your wardrobe to fall. Add some boots and a big belt for a polished look with a little bit more edge.

GO CLASSIC…

{Sweater: Lands’ End Canvas Striped Button-Back Sweater ($69.50, on sale for $39.99), Pants: Lands End Canvas Slim Slouch Chino ($49.50), Shoes: Burberry, Hat: H&M, Bag: Foley + Corrina}

What’s more fall then a wool sweater with khaki’s? Add a knit hat for some extra cozy-chic points.

MAKEUP LOOK: Eyes – Shiseido Shimmering Eye Cream Color in Caviar ($25), Mascara – Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black ($7.49), Lipstick – IL-MAKIAGE Lipstick in Young Gypsy ($21).

Disclaimer: Lands’ End Canvas sweater and chino’s as well as the makeup items used in this post we’re giving to Pretty Connected by a company representative. Pretty Connected was under no obligation to write this review.

Lets party! Casino Night for Hope and Heroes on 11/30

Gambling, good people, great cause… lets go!

WHAT: A benefit to end childhood cancer

Please join Hope & Heroes along with Celebrities from the casts of HBO’s “How To Make It In America” and NBC’s “30 Rock” along with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Sean Lennon for a CASINO themed fundraiser.

There will be three hours of full open bar and appetizers.

Tickets for Pretty Connected readers are discounted to $35 (from $50 — or pay the whole thing, it’s for a great cause!) and can be purchased at  www.inventnyc.com/discounted

WHERE: D36 located @ 29 West 36th Street

WHEN: Wednesday November 30th from 7:00pm-10:00pm

The evening will be benefiting Hope & Heroes, a children’s cancer fund that supports the Herbert Irving Child and Adolescent Oncology Department at Columbia University Medical Center.

You know where to find me…

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals

Here it comes, the most anticipated shopping weekend of the year as we get ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Happy shopping!

All deals are from Friday 11/25-11/28 unless otherwise noted.

DL 1961 Premium Denim launched their new blog and are offering 25% off their entire site with code INDIGO25 on DL1961.com

Gilt Groupe – when you invite friends and family to Gilt, they will receive 20% off their first purchase and once they make their first purchase you’ll receive 20% off your next purchase as a special thank you. Additional great blockbuster deals available throughout the weekends. gilt.com

Lands’ End Canvas is offering 30% off everything + free shipping with Promo Code: DRUMSTICK. canvas.landsend.com

Piperlime – 20% off their entire website and free shipping. piperlime.gap.com

Bobbi Brown – From 11/22-11/29 enjoy 3 of Bobbi Brown’s best-selling treats (a sample size of Intensive Skin Supplement, Everything Mascara and Crystal Lip Gloss), plus free shipping on all orders. bobbibrowncosmetics.com

VS Pink – on 11/25 VS Pink is offering $25 crew neck hoodies. And from 11/29-12/7 they are giving away a free PINK Nation Panty with any purchase. victoriassecret.com/pink

Hanky Panky – Up to 50% off boyshorts, panties, camil and tops plus free shipping on all orders 11/24-11/29. hankypanky.com

Lady Gaga in Violent Lips

Violent Lips – 50 % off their entire website on Friday and Monday, plus free shipping. Don’t forget to check out their new Blue Glitteratti shade (as pictured on Lady Gaga). violentlips.com

Norma Kamali – up to 75% off original price merchandise in-store only. normakamalicollection.com

WOODLEY & BUNNY – 15% off your entire purchase in-store and online at woodleyandbunny.com

ESPRIT is offering 40& off their entire store and website from 11/21-11/29. With an Early Bird special of

Dita Von Teese: “My Cointreau Travel Essentials”

Photo credit: Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Dita Von Teese, Cointreau® Brand Ambassador and International Queen of Burlesque, celebrated the launch of her latest limited-edition travel accessory,  “My Cointreau® Travel Essentials” at an intimate cocktail party hosted at the Royalton in NYC. Draped in a stunning long, black Herve L Leroux gown, Louboutin heels, and her signature bold, red lips, the burlesque icon was radiant as she introduced us to her vintage-inspired travel bar.

Photo Credit: Lisa Barr, Yours in Bridal

I imagine my reaction to the “My Cointreau® Travel Essentials” set was similar to a kid seeing their dream Barbie Playhouse in a window of  toy store. Big eyed and nearly speechless, I turned to my date, asking ‘can I please have it?’! It’s so old-Hollywood glam.

Housed in a chic, retro hatbox, the luxury coffret opens up to reveal a beautifully-refined mini bar that contains all the items needed to create original cocktails whether you’re having an intimate evening at home or jet setting around the globe. It’s divine, just like it’s creator — Dita Von Teese was so glamorous and lovely. I asked her what her favorite part about being a brand ambassador for Cointreau® was, to which she replied “working for a brand I really believe in and love”.

Consider it added to the Christmas list!

How do you Cointreau? Try these recipe’s out for taste.