Marshalls Mondays: Michael Kors & Maggy London Haul

So technically it wasn't Monday when I went to Marshalls, but rather Tuesday. Monday was Memorial Day, and it was the most beautiful day out of the weekend. So, no matter how much I love to shop, and love to shop at Marshalls, I could not be indoors. Anyway, on to the fab finds and designer deals I scored this Tuesday, and when I tell you I scored big...I scored BIG.

I am always looking for a new bag. Do I need one? No. Do I want one? Always. Usually I am good at just perusing the bag aisles, but today, out of the corner of my eye I spotted this awesome bag from Michael Kors and with the right price tag I could not pass it by.

This is the Michael Kors Electronics Neoprene Bag in Tangerine. Originally $98, but I bought it at Marshalls for...drum roll please...$39. Now for someone who is always carrying around her i-pad this bag is definitely for me. You can fit your camera, and your i-phone all in the convenience of a crossbody bag. The color is also on trend for this Summer. Check out the pictures below.  


Michael Kors Electronics Neoprene Crossbody

 

 

Padded insides to protect all electronics from your ipad to your iphone

What else did I buy at Marshalls? Well I found this adorable fit & flare cocktail dress by Maggy London. It has a zipper down the back, and is floral. Maggy London cocktail dresses are affordable at $158, but I scored mine for $49. Never heard of Maggy London? Well, Maggy London is a designer who knows how to make dresses that flatter your frame. Check out some of her other designs below!

Here's a fashion insiders tip for you! Why is fit & flare dresses so flattering?

Pear Shape: If you are a pear shaped woman and want to hide your hips, and accentuate your tiny middle the fit and flare dresses that Maggy London often designs are perfect for you. The dress will drape over areas you want to conceal and draw attention to your skinniest area giving you the perfect tailored look.

Thick Thighs: If you have muscular thighs, or thicker thighs these dresses often hit right above the knee, making your legs look thinner because the dresses hem highlights the smallest and leanest part of the leg.

Big Booty: If you have a little bit of a butt, or feel that some dresses make you look too bootyliscious for let's say your nieces communion (not an appropriate event to show it off ladies) and you want to conceal it this dress is also perfect for you. Once again the dress gives maximum coverage over the area you would like to conceal, but draws attention elsewhere.


Hope you loved this post, and found it fashionably informative!

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies

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Marshalls Mondays: Betsey Johnson Haul

      It has been a while since I have posted on my finds at Marshalls, but that doesn't mean I haven't been shopping. Of course I have! I am not an impulsive shopper, but rather I really try to buy things I don't have, or need for a certain event. Well Spring is here, and at Dusk & Rubies that means new accessories (i.e Bags & Sunnies!) So let us take a look at the brand we are talking about today, the products, and of course the savings!

    Many of you may be familiar with the brand Betsey Johnson, but whenever I buy something I really like to know about who I am buying from. There are a few things I love about Ms. Betsey Johnson (did I say a few? I meant a lot, a lot, a lot) Well, first, Ms. Betsey Johnson is considered a New York designer! Us New Yorkers like to claim that she is ours, but she was born in Connecticut. Secondly Ms. Betsey Johnson was inspired by her childhood passion, dance. I too took dance classes when I was younger and like Betsey was in love with the costumes we were able to wear. I always felt transformed, like someone else more glamorous. At the time my dance costumes were by far some of my most expensive, and well tailored, outfits in my closet. This love for costumes has been said to have inspired Betsey's designs. Thirdly, now this you may not have known but because The Plaza is one of my favorite places on earth I know that Ms. Betsey Johnson herself has created a special suite paying homage to the wonderful stories of Eloise. Which is "rawther purrfect" don't you think? Both Eloise and Betsey share a love for the color pink!

     Betsey, in my eyes, is known for her playful, and lively designs which allow her fashion followers to transform themselves. That is why when I saw the following two items I had to snatch them up! Check it out!

To find these exact products for their original prices please check out the Betsey Johnson Website
BETSEY JOHNSON Retro Frame Sunglasses Originally $50.00 Marshalls Buy: $12.99
BETSEY JOHNSON Be Mine Black Patent Leather Speedy Satchel Originally $89.99 Marshalls Buy $29.99

Photo credits: www.PlazaNy.com
Betsey Johnson & Eloise inside the Eloise Suite

  So thank you Ms. Betsey Johnson for being so creative, and allowing me to play dress up once again!

Stay Lovely Ladies
D.R
Editor and Curator

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Marshalls Mondays

     Marshalls is my go to place when I have the time to shop, sift, and explore. I love finding that new brand I have never heard of before, or when I find a brand that is currently hot right now for less. This week my Marshalls haul did not disappoint!

I scored the dress above for $59.99.

Through some Internet researchin' I found that this dress was originally $174.00.

I didn't know enough about the brand except that it is made in the USA, so I continued my search to learn a little bit more about the designers who made this gorgeous, chic, and comfy chiffon dress.

 

Charlie Jade states, "[that] the Charlie Jade girl has a creative soul... a sense of playfulness, fantasy, and surprise". Proving that the brand is for girls and women alike with a flirty side who love to experience, and explore. If this sounds like a perfect description of your wardrobe, and your personality check out their collections on their brand's website below. You'll fall in love with Charlie Jade's designs, fabrics, and vision just like I did!

 

Charlie Jade Brand has showrooms in the following locations: NY, LA, Dallas, Atlanta, and Europe.

Visit the site below:

Charlie Jade Brand

 



Stay Lovely,

D.R

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