Category Archives: Fashion Forward

Target’s Go International Designer Collective: March to April 2011

Sorry for being a bit late on this news, but I was perusing my latest “People Style Watch” and saw a bit about Target’s “Go International” line (see online article here). Target announced last year that they will be presenting 34 dresses from 17 previous designers of their “Go International” line. This includes designers such as Erin Fetherston, Rodarte, Thakoon, Tucker and Zac Posen. Expected re-release will be March 13 through April 10, 2011.

I am a big fan of the Go International designers Target has chosen so far. The actual 34 dresses that are a part of this collection have not been released as of yet, so check back and I will be sure to include the latest on this exciting upcoming launch!

(Photo courtesy of People Style Watch)

Update: FabSugar.com has a sneak peek of all 34 dresses (click here)!  Looks like I have a few of the dresses already, but so many that I don’t.  Thanks Jessica (her blog is Year of the Labbit) for the link!

Have a Little Heart

I don’t know about you, but I’ve got that lovin’ feeling. Since we all know it’s going to be pretty hectic to try to go out tonight, my husband and I will be spending today with our son at home. But later this week, we’ll be leaving the little one with my mom to go out on a belated Valentine’s Day date. In the meantime, I found a few romantic themed items on Mod Cloth that could inspire me to write a few lines of pretty prose to my handsome hubby. Happy Valentine’s Day!

(PS: Check out this fantastic Valentine dedication from Bella at The Citizen Rosebud to the “agelessness” of fashion.  Thanks Bella!)

Have a Little Heart
Have a Little Heart by sighgee featuring a shoulder sling bag

I *Heart* Discounts & Happy Fashion Week!

This week, my email is just busting with deals and discounts, just in time for Valentine’s Day and Fashion Week.  As you know, it doesn’t take much convicing to get me to shop, and these deals give me even more reasons to do more than just browse.  Enjoy!

(Click the images and the links to get to the appropriate sites.)

 Any Second Now readers can use code SECOND50 at checkout to enjoy a 50% off discount on everything at High Gloss Fashion (the code is good until 11:59 pm CST on Feb 13, 2011)!

 

 A new online vintage store called Dan-T-Chan Vintage is offering first time visitors a 10% off discount with the code promo2.  If you love vintage like I do, this is worth checking out!

 

Neiman Marcus’ Last Call always has great deals, and you can take advantage of 20% off regular priced handbags and shoes today (started yesterday).

These sites are offering FREE SHIPPING for their orders either at a certain dollar amount or for a limited time:

Juicy Couture

Cusp

Macy’s

 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (Free shipping with code VKD25 at checkout from Feb 11-13, 2011)

Finally, keep up with everything Fashion Week at the Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week website by clicking here.  For those of you lucky enough to be there in NYC, have fun, be safe and warm!

Ode To Joy


Here is another purchase from Fashion Rocks: The “Love Will Tear Us Apart” Joy Division skirt. I used two different looks for this pictorial. One look I felt was softer and more feminine with the scarf, knitted hat and cardigan.


With the next look, I really wanted to use Ian Curtis’ iconic silhouette. To me, this look is marked by the trench coat and dark military-type clothing. I didn’t have a long olive colored trench, so I just used this 80’s inspired jacket. In both outfits, I’m wearing the “Make Your Mark” heels (first posted about here). I love them so much! They are as comfortable as they are cute, for such a great price.


I wrote a post about Joy Division last year (seen here), and I have been semi-obsessed with their music and the story of Ian Curtis for about two years now. Idil Vice has a few other pieces of Joy Division clothing in her collection, and as much as I love the group, I want to indulge in maybe one more dress.


Outfit 1: Burton’s hat; Nordstrom cardigan; Cotton On scarf

Outfit 2: Jezebel jacket

Both outfits: Blu Heaven striped shirt; Idil Vice skirt; Fior Di Melo crossbody bag (purchased in Italy); Qupid Luxe shoes; Burberry sunglasses; H&M studded bracelet; Forever 21 & Juicy Couture rings; Charm bracelet from my niece; Tiffany necklace

Photos by Deon Chen

Wanted: Retro Revival

I’m starting to really like this seventies/retro trend, and I think my latest finds on Mod Cloth reflect that vibe. I love the tie front blouses, pan collars, sheer sleeves and thick heels. Maybe it’s because I was born in 1970 and grew up wearing some of these things that I adore that decade so much. Whatever the case may be, I’m going to enjoy this fashion trip back in time.

(Please note: I just bought the “Make Your Mark” heels. I’m excited to see how they look on!)

(Update: I received the shoes in the mail after I wrote this post, and they are fantastic on. Pictorial to come!)

(Another update: I also got those Matiko heels, but from Urban Outfitters. LOVE THEM!)

Wanted by sighgee featuring a long sleeve romper

Nevermind the Bollocks, Here’s Fashion Rocks!


I am happy to finally have my first pictorial with one of my purchases from Fashion Rocks: The “Nevermind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols” skirt. At first, I was pretty intimidated by the bright yellow of the fabric, but I decided to embrace it and really make it stand out by wearing mostly black, including my boots. I also had my husband help me take these pictures in Downtown San Diego with his Sony camera to give these pictures the desired effect.


The dress and the skirts that I purchased are amazing! In addition to the skirt pictured here, I bought a Joy Division skirt and a Depeche Mode dress. They are all made of a heavy t-shirt material and the large print itself is so clear. I can’t believe I’ve never worn my favorite artists in this way, and now I think I’m hooked. As much as I wear and love my concert shirts, these are definitely going to get heavy rotation in my wardrobe.


Outfit: Trilogy jacket; Idil Vice Fashion Rocks skirt; Old Navy top; Jessica Simpson suede boots; Depeche Mode dog tags; Burberry Sunglasses; Forever 21 and Juicy Couture rings

In Your Room


I took a couple of pictures in one of my favorite rooms of my house. My son was taking a nap while my mom and I were getting ready to go to a family party. I snapped a couple of pictures while I was lounging around waiting for him to wake up so we could get him ready, too. I kept my outfit simple for the get-together. I really love these lace-up Jeffrey Campbell shoes I bought from Bona Drag. They are deceptively comfortable and look great with so many outfits.


We remodeled our house after my father passed away, and I wanted our living room to feel like someone who was well-traveled decorated the room, which is the very definition of my father. My mom suggested the crown molding, which I absolutely love. I kept it very masculine by choosing earthy colors for the walls and couch, which worked with the existing dark woods of the Grandfather clock and piano. I incorporated a lot of the things my father bought during his travels while in the Navy. I then sprinkled in some vintage looking pieces, like five Tiffany lamps and the Hunter fan that looks like a throwback from another era.

The other inspiration for this room was my friend Trudy’s house. She has this very comfortable couch, on which I had slept on a few occasions after late night concerts or parties in Los Angeles. I made sure that we had big fluffy couches and lots of throw blankets so that friends would feel the same way I did in Trudy’s house: warm and cozy.


Outfit: Guess jeans; Old Navy sweater & tank top; Cotton On scarf; Jeffrey Campbell shoes

The Next Big Style Blogger: My Contest Entry to Refinery 29!

I entered a contest for “The Next Big Style Blogger” on Refinery 29 (see the contest information here).  I submitted the “Upcycle & DIY Chic” post as my contest entry because I believe that upcycling and DIY is becoming something fashionistas are looking more towards to make their wardrobe more creative and relevent to the importance of saving our environment. 

I’m not sure what part the voting aspect plays into this contest, but you can also vote if you would like by clicking the banner above to find my entry on the Refinery 29 site.  You must have a Facebook account to vote, so any Facebook fans of Any Second Now, please log in and vote for me!

Here is what the winner will receive, which sounds like fun and will be a fantastic experience:

Also, contestants were asked to add a 15 word personal style tagline.  I wanted to create one that included the fact that I am a new mom who doesn’t want to forget that I can still be stylish and creative.  Here is the tagline for my blog that I submitted.  I think that’s going to be my new mantra for Any Second Now:

Mixing creativity, artistry, leisure, and fun with motherhood to create a full & fashionable life!

I will be adding the badge below to my sidebar next week.  Wish me luck and again thanks for all of your support!

The Story of Libby

I thought I had finally given up on finding a camel coat for this fall/winter season, since I failed to get any of the ones I posted about previously (see here and here).  I had even thought that I would have given up after finding one that I had in my grasp because I was so disappointed when it sold out.  But in the process of searching for any elusive item, I always stumble on something unexpectedly good, especially when I’m not really trying.

I was looking for the Tulle single breasted vintage wool coat in khaki because it sold out on Tulle’s main site and on Lulu’s (I actually had a chance at one more in my size before it sold out!).  It wasn’t difficult to find the coat itself on many other sites, it just wasn’t in the color I really wanted.   I’m sure the reason it’s selling out is because of the camel/khaki color, the very cute vintage feel and the fantastic price.  The highest price I’ve seen for the coat was $110. 

I did eventually find it in the color I wanted on a couple of sites, but they were more than the price on Lulu’s and Tulle, so I continued to search.  If I couldn’t find it for a better price, I would have bought the jacket at Urban Minx (their photo of the jacket is pictured on the upper left).   They had the jacket at $99, which is still a great price for an adorable coat.

That’s how I found Libbystory.com.   I found the coat in my size for only $57, which was less than what I would have paid on any other site.   And I think that my timing was perfect because as soon as I placed my order, the khaki color swatch disappeared from the size medium, which meant I got the last one (which is why I could only include a picture of the green one, pictured right).

Once I placed my order, I started checking out the rest of the site and I really like what I saw.  I’m always driven to sites that have a vintage section (like ModCloth, Lulu’s and Urban Outfitters).  This site has the same type of vintage section, but they also have a “Recycled” section where they sell re-worked items, which tickles my upcycling fancy as seen in a previous post just this week (seen here).   The owner of the site, Libby Story McRight, opened her first two stores in Mississippi, which has new, vintage and recycled items, then opened this online store.

One of my favorite parts of the Libby Story site is the lookbook section.  Check out this picture, which includes the Naughty Monkey boots that I just bought (seen in yesterday’s post), worn in a way that I’m going to definitely have to steal.  The plaid jacket and the exposed knee socks with the little dress are oh-so cute.  It has that retro/vintage feel that I try to incorporate into many of my outfits, which is the way everything on this fantastic little site is styled. 

What a find!  Libby Story is definitely a site that I will go to again and again.  It’s charming, vintage, upcycled and affordable, with a little southern charm.

In The Navy

I’ve fallen in love with my new pair of navy blue suede Naughty Monkey boots that I bought recently on Zappos.com (seen here). It’s no surprise that I’ve worn them almost everyday since I bought them and even wore them shopping all day two Saturdays ago. The mid-heel makes them comfortable for walking and perfect for any outfit. I wore them with jeans and leggings for a few days, then decided to try them with my pretty little bird printed dress (last seen here). The navy blue color just makes them pop against anything I’ve worn, especially black.

Outfit: Erin Fetherston for Target jacket (seen here); Burberry sunglasses; Cotton On dress; Naughty Monkey boots; Zac Posen for Target belt; Kate Spade bag; Juicy Couture ring