tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61394731019732110032011-11-27T17:00:40.055-08:00The "L" ListThe "L" List is where all the hottest styles and trends are profiled. Always updated, constantly aware and ever vigilant.Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11472015723544525333noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139473101973211003.post-43279954727390395822008-11-03T20:19:00.000-08:002008-11-03T21:27:38.541-08:00Steal the Show: 5 Luxurious Teal/Purple Cocktail Dresses for the Holidays<span style="font-size:85%;">Before you know it, the holidays are here and you'll need <span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>the</em> cocktail dress</strong></span> to steal the show. Since you want to be the star of the party (but not seem like you're trying too hard) you don't want to be in a LDB. Thus, the perfect choice would be purple or teal -- the hottest colours of the season. I bring you 5 choices bursting with rich violets, plums, turqoises and teals. Best of all, did I mention they are all under $400!<br /></span><div><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>1. Shoshanna Strapless Multi Pleat Dress -- $375 at </strong></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.shopbop.com/strapless-multi-pleat-dress-shoshanna/vp/v=1/845524441832335.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=browse-category-shopbysize"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Shopbop</strong></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>, comes in both teal and plum!</strong> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_PLa0AwsI/AAAAAAAAABs/G5xF-ntWmTY/s1600-h/shoshanna2.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264654284502385346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 101px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_PLa0AwsI/AAAAAAAAABs/G5xF-ntWmTY/s200/shoshanna2.JPG" border="0" /></span></a></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_PLR52ANI/AAAAAAAAABk/syTjFiEaPzk/s1600-h/shoshanna1.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264654282110927058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 103px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_PLR52ANI/AAAAAAAAABk/syTjFiEaPzk/s200/shoshanna1.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>2. Black Halo Bustier Detail Pleated Mini Dress -- $325 from <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/bustier-detail-pleated-mini-dress/vp/v=1/845524441832291.htm?folderID=2534374302101242&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize">Shopbop</a></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">It's so cute, has the right cuts to huge your curves and show off a little neck...this can go from work with a blazer to drinks after hours.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_P_gu-BGI/AAAAAAAAAB0/mUn98ShbakA/s1600-h/blackhalo.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264655179445044322" style="WIDTH: 101px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_P_gu-BGI/AAAAAAAAAB0/mUn98ShbakA/s200/blackhalo.JPG" border="0" /></span></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>3. Karen Millen Pretty Hem Detail Organza Dress --$256 from </strong></span><a href="http://www.asos.com/Karen-Millen/Karen-Millen-Pretty-Hem-Detail-Organza-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=463689&cid=5186&clr=DarkPink&sh=0"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>ASOS</strong></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">The detail is exquisite and the organza add uber amounts of feminity, oh yes, and the lush wine colour, who can resist?</span></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_SpCEFN_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/G2B2aHzo9pE/s1600-h/KarenMillen.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264658091789858802" style="WIDTH: 155px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_SpCEFN_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/G2B2aHzo9pE/s200/KarenMillen.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_SpWQTTII/AAAAAAAAACE/5rNhOKJD5q4/s1600-h/KarenMillen2.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264658097209822338" style="WIDTH: 158px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_SpWQTTII/AAAAAAAAACE/5rNhOKJD5q4/s200/KarenMillen2.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_SpwCZ4QI/AAAAAAAAACM/ST0RhNpbKqM/s1600-h/KarenMillen3.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264658104130855170" style="WIDTH: 157px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_SpwCZ4QI/AAAAAAAAACM/ST0RhNpbKqM/s200/KarenMillen3.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>4. Shoshanna Tie-Neck Dress -- $330 at </strong></span><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod61960091&parentId=cat000127&masterId=cat17740747&index=278&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat000127"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Neiman Marcus</strong></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Feel like going back in time? Try this teal jacquard neck tie dress that has just the right amount of retro vibe. A bit of shoulder and a bit of sassy and a whole lot of personality!</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_WDTGpkjI/AAAAAAAAACU/RlFAFzntJbg/s1600-h/shoshanna3.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264661841575514674" style="WIDTH: 161px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_WDTGpkjI/AAAAAAAAACU/RlFAFzntJbg/s200/shoshanna3.JPG" border="0" /></span></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>5. Madison Marcus Galaxy Degrade Dress -- $243.60 at </strong><a href="http://standardstyle.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=54385&BrandId=&CategoryId=993"><strong>StandardStyle </strong></a><strong>-- it's on Sale!! (Such a steal!)</strong></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">I love the tiers in this dress, gives it so much movement. As well, the colours remind me of the ocean, I can stare at this dress all day. It is definitely mesmerizing...</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_Z_mfIqDI/AAAAAAAAACc/D0-CC_4uFXE/s1600-h/MadisonMarcus.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264666176105523250" style="WIDTH: 126px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ_Z_mfIqDI/AAAAAAAAACc/D0-CC_4uFXE/s200/MadisonMarcus.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6139473101973211003-4327995472739039582?l=l-ist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11472015723544525333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139473101973211003.post-53050363235752927432008-11-02T21:43:00.000-08:002008-11-02T22:16:12.141-08:00Forget Winter 08! Start Saving for Cruise 09!<div><span style="font-size:85%;">With winter well on its way, its time to forget the cold and welcome warm sandy beaches. Yes, that's right, I'm talking about Cruise 09.<br /></span><div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Here is the L-ist for today:</span><br /></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>1. Kenneth Jay Lane Couture:</strong></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Swarovski teardrop necklace - $875 on Net a Porter (</span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/37730"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/37730</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">)</span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Who knew this was glass? One word "Wow".</span></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ6SAPS9ROI/AAAAAAAAAA0/gFmu3lpBb2Y/s1600-h/KennethJayLane.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264305547246388450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ6SAPS9ROI/AAAAAAAAAA0/gFmu3lpBb2Y/s320/KennethJayLane.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>2. Rachel Gilbert:</strong> </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Sienne Fringe Dress - $695 on Net a Porter (<a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/37872">http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/37872</a>)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">So summery and so fun. Perfect for a party night out after hitting the beach. Winter isn't even over and I'm already dreaming about summer!</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ6T02YT_HI/AAAAAAAAAA8/omqdQm3uOdE/s1600-h/RachelGilbert.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264307550602656882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ6T02YT_HI/AAAAAAAAAA8/omqdQm3uOdE/s320/RachelGilbert.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>3. Lastly, we have Valentino's Bow Slingback </strong>- $695 on Neiman Marcus</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">OOoh la la, that would go lovely with a crisp white dress...loves it!</span></div><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ6WafboYyI/AAAAAAAAABE/nniutnEzitU/s1600-h/Valentino.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264310396300845858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2xJo3u-d1Ic/SQ6WafboYyI/AAAAAAAAABE/nniutnEzitU/s320/Valentino.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6139473101973211003-5305036323575292743?l=l-ist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11472015723544525333noreply@blogger.com0