WIN IT: Payless Wants to Send YOU to Fashion Week

Disclosure: I'm beyond excited about Fashion Week this season...like, more than normal. Maybe it's because the couture collections were so breathtaking (more on those later) or because I already have my outfits picked out (Lanvin fur, leopard print turban, black...everyday), but I cannot wait for February 10th to arrive.

In celebration, I have a surprise for you! As you know, Payless has the insider hookup to Fashion Week through designers Lela Rose (below) and Christian Siriano (above) who both pen collections for the famous shoe/accessories retailer.

Well, Payless is using those relationships for good; they're giving away a trip for two to NYC to attend Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week. Just log onto the Payless’ Facebook Fan Page to enter the "VIP in NYC" sweepstakes and here's what you could win:

Grand Prize:

·         A Trip for two to NYC from February 11 to February 13

·         Admission to the Lela Rose Fashion Show at Lincoln Center

·         Shop at Payless with a $150 Gift Card

·         Get $500 in spending money to enjoy the Big Apple’s not-to-be-missed experiences

First Prize:

·         100 Winners will receive $25 Payless Gift cards 

Hot! Love that you get seats to a fashion show AND spending money - what more could a girl want?

 

Kisses,

Coutura

Photos: Getty Images.

NEW!! Michelle Obama Favorite Isabel Toledo Launches Payless Line

The Cuban-born designer rose to fame when First Lady Michelle Obama wore her lime green shift dress and jacket on Inauguration Day. 


Now, after participating in a monumental day in American history, Isabel Toledo has scored the chance to design for the everyday American woman. Introducing her capsule collection for Payless via WWD.


The designer will create handbags and shoes for the retail giant, retailing for less than $40 and debuting in September. The accessories will feature prints like patent leather, nylon, rubber and mesh and come in styles like flats and galoshes. 


Toledo, pictured below, had this to say about the collaboration: “Working with Payless gives me an opportunity to reach so many women, and it’s a treat to be able to touch as many women as I will,” said Toledo. “It’s really a collection for women from all walks of life, literally. And it’s been interesting as I’ve had to have a different design hat on."

What do you think, Glamazons? Are you excited about this collaboration? 


With Michelle Obama as a supporter, and Payless as a retailer, Isabel Toledo should have no problem winning over the hearts, and wallets, of the everyday American woman.


Kisses,


Coutura


Photos: NYDailyNews.com

I've Worn Christian Siriano's Claw Heels for Payless...and They're Comfy!

Contrary to popular opinion, you will not twist your ankle, trip down a flight of stairs or fall flat on your face in Christian Siriano's new claw-heeled shoes for Payless. You will, however, fall hopelessly in love with them.

When they came into the office at The Magazine, I had to stop the important task of checking in items for shoots (that means taking pictures and writing down descriptions of incoming clothing samples) to fuss over the shoes like they were newborn babies.

They are strikingly similar to the late great Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 shoes that I also have the hots for. (Siriano's actually came out first, so no biting here, just shared inspiration.)

And since samples for still life shoots are almost always size 7, I tried one of the Christian Siriano for Payless shoes on. Beyond comfy. They were even more comfortable than my chunky heeled shoes (I guess the claw heel and platform provide the right balance of support).

Exhibit A: Amber Rose who seems to be doing fine walking in them on the city sidewalk.

And...it gets better...the exact same design Amber is wearing is now available at Payless! ::swoons:: Yes, the claw heeled design that debuted on the runway in Christian Siriano's Spring 2010 show is at your local Payless store!

Apparently, at first, Payless execs feared they were too fierce (read: avante garde) to sell at their store. But boy, were they wrong! The shoes were finally picked up due to customer demand and are now available for $79.99!!

I can barely contain myself. I'm like dying with excitement (and clearly buying both the watercolor and the Mary Jane platform pump). They might as well just hand them out to people on the street; it's such a steal.

This is a must-have for every summer wardrobe. I'm just drooling imagining the possibilities of a neutral draped dress with those stunning watercolor pumps. God help me if Payless doesn't have my size!

What do you think of the shoes---and that phenomenal price point?! Are you going to pick up a pair?

Oh, and I had to include this pic too because it's so hilarious. Christian Siriano is crazy and I love him.

Kisses,

Coutura