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DVF on Hautelook.com

If you can’t make it to the DVF sample sale in New York City or aren’t willing to brave the crowds, then you might want to hit up Hautelook.com instead. Sure the choices aren’t as extensive (there are 63 items on sale, 5 already sold out), but the convenience can’t be beat. The prices seem to be better too even though the NYC sample sale discounts are advertised at up to 75% off and Hautelook’s are up to 60% off. Wrap dresses are $130-148 (reportedly $175 at the NYC sample sale), regular dresses are $114-$150, pants are $106-$100, blazers are $146, jackets are $170, pants are $110, tops are $76-79. Sure, the prices are not chump change in this faltering economy but Diane Von Furstenberg does know how to make incredibly flattering clothing so they are well worth it, especially now that they’re discounted.

Yes, after being peeved yesterday about not getting my dutch wrap dress, I’m singing a different tune today. That’s because I spotted a dutch wrap dress in a different and much better print, which I tried on at Barneys New York last week but which was only 40% off. I thought it fit really well on me so when I spotted it on Hautelook, I didn’t hesitate to get it.

The DVF sale on Hautelook ends later tonight. You might also want to check out the Rich & Skinny sale today, Love Yaya tomorrow, Velvet on Friday and Splendid on Monday. If you aren’t a member yet, let me know if you need an invitation to join.

DVF.com Is Not Shipping My Order

Remember DVF.com’s huge sale back in April? Well, I happily (actually, gleefully) placed an order for a wrap dress at 70% off and waited for the day when my shipment would arrive. I heard that DVF.com was inundated with orders so I was willing to wait a little longer than usual. Well, last week was the sixth week since I placed my order so I left a couple of messages and sent an email inquiring about it. I was very patient wasn’t I?

This is DVF.com’s response:
Hello Ms. xxxxxx,
I am very sorry, but we are unable to fulfill this item. We tried to find another Dutch dress at all of our shops, but there are none available.

Thank you,
xxxxx
E-Commerce Coordinator

I am so disappointed! There better not be a dutch wrap dress in “large cube arrow red”, size 4 at Hautelook’s DVF sale and the DVF sample sale in New York tomorrow. Grrr!

Gossip Girl: Blair Waldorf’s Spring Outfit

It’s refreshing to see Blair Waldorf in a colorful outfit other than her usual red, white and blue. In Gossip Girl’s season one finale, “Much ‘I Do’ About Nothing”, Blair looked cool as a cucumber as she confronted the manipulative and evil Georgina Sparks in her bright spring attire. Matching mixed prints never looked so good!

Jacket: Diane Von Furstenberg Bitiri Jacket in Island Clover Bud Green $219 at dvf.com (now sold out)

Top: Marc by Marc Jacobs Flock of Hearts Print Top $188 at Shopbop

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Loopy $213-$294 at Zappos

Bag: Gucci Hysteria Top Handle Medium Bag $1595 at Saks.com

Online Sale Alert: Up to 70% off at DVF.com

If you love Diane Von Furstenberg’s distinctive prints, then you’ll love the online sale at dvf.com. Past season clothing is on sale from 40%-70% off from now until April 21 at noon eastern time.

This Gaby tunic is already sold out but I was able to snag a wrap dress at 70% off. Let’s hope it looks good on me because all sales are final. Nope, no returns are allowed.