Last weekend I swung by my favorite neighborhood mall and got sucked into some of the spring sales.

Macy’s One Day Sale

French Connection dress $268 Sale: $86

I know it’s a bit “tea/garden party”, but hopefully I will find one to wear it too.

I also picked up a few pieces from Macy’s new in-house line Bar III. Those pictures didn’t come out that well, so you’ll just have to wait and see those pieces  styled on an outfit post.

Bloomingdale’s First Offer Sale:

Sam Edelman studded sandal $150.00 Sale $105.00

Now I have a few concerns about this purchase:

1. Its honestly not that great of a deal, but I knew they wouldn’t make it to the next markdown.
2. I had an issue with a previous pair of Sam Edelman’s here, but Bloomingdale’s made sure it was a non-issue.
3. I wish Bloomingdale’s would get it together and begin carrying more size 11′s!  These are a 10 and a bit too short and tight.
4. So I am not sure if I am going to keep them.

Granted, the Sam Edelman site doesn’t really offer that many styles in 11, but the department stores can make it happen! Plus I would really like to add the shoe below to my shoe collection, but it’s not going to happen with a 10!

Sam Edelman Lorissa in Nude

My Saturday shopping look:

AG striped cropped top and Dolce Vita for Target wedges.

Junior Drake vintage yellow bag and random bracelets.

I kind of like sharing the peak inside the fitting room idea, because honestly that’s where the tough decisions are made. What do you think? Should I share the peak inside the fitting room or save the item pics for future styled post?

Joie silk top, Forever21 necklaces, Dolce Vita for Target wedges and Marc Jacobs bag.

I picked up the Chloe glasses during an Ideeli Red sale for $49.00! Not the best style for everyday use, but they are funky and fun for spring.

There was once a time when designer collaborations were the biggest buzz worthy happening on the fashion scene. Niche designers and a few well established ones, partnered with H&M, Target and other mass production stores to create an “obtainable” yet exclusive line.

For some of the more sought after collabs people would line up days prior to the launch and they would sell out in hours.  Now that the collab steam has come to slow, collab pieces making it to clearance racks and people realizing that just because it says Cavailli doesn’t mean its and has much more staying power as their Mossimo tops.

Recently, Dolce Vita for Target launched, I spotted it while I was on my way to the shampoo aisle. The styles are very similar to last season’s Dolce Vita or Steve Madden wedges. I’m not big of a wedge wearer, but knowing that flares are in this summer I thought I’d pick up a pair.

Luckily for me they were on BOGO – Buy One Get One half off.  Fairly comfortable, except the foot sweat from the synthetic materials, but since I would be wearing flares none of that would matter.

I attended Divine Design last year and shared a bit about it here.

The event starts with a Gala where top donors (monetarily and product) are honored. I attended the Gala dinner this past Thursday, where fabulous trips were auctioned and the booze flowed freely to enhance the bidding!

Marc by Marc Jacobs coat, Louis Vuitton bag, BCBG booties and Target tights.

Vivienne Westwood dress and Anthropologie necklace.

There’s usually a celebrity style honoree, this year it is Kelly Osborne.

Last year I wasn’t actively taking photos and sharing them on my site. Now I can really give you an inside peak at the events surrounding this great charity that supports Project Angel Food.

Inside the Divine Design Gala

My table waaaay in the back

Inside the Divine Design Shop designer donations ranged from Ralph Lauren, Marc by Marc Jacobs, SmashBox Cosmetics and more! Almost every brand you love graciously donated goods to be sold in the name of charity.

Contemporary & Designer Clothing

Fabulous Home Furnishings

Again, Barbie was one of the premier donors with the whole front area dedicated Barbie.

They even had models dressed as Barbie & Ken inside a life size box that you can be photographed with for a small donation. I came back on the second night just to have my photo taken!

Plastic Fantastic!

French Connection dress.

In case you don’t know how it works:

Divine Design is a huge charity shopping event held annually in LA. In support of Project Angel Food which delivers free meals to people with HIV/AIDs, Cancer and other life threatening illnesses, 100% of all the proceeds go to the charity, or in other words, every $5.00 spent provides 1 meal.

Items are originally sold at 50% off retail the first 2 days then drop by 10% each preceding day until items fly off the shelves at 90% off on the final day!! I plan on returning on Sunday for 80% off… I will let you know what I find! I highly recommend that if you are in the L.A. area this weekend that you attend this charity shopping event. The event ends 12/6/10 aka 90% off day!

Do Good & Look Good!

Just a quick casual outfit post.

I try not to be matchy-matchy, but this combo was just too hard to resist! I think you can get away with wearing 2 matching colors – beyond that, you maybe surfing a fine line.

Denim shorts, Guess espadrilles, white tee, blazer and necklaces Target.