Sneak Peek: Ready, Set, Wed! Bridal Sales

It’s almost wedding season and whether you’re saying “I do” — or know someone who is — it’s time to Ready, Set, Wed! on ideeli. Starting Friday May 18, our Ready, Set, Wed! sales feature everything for the Big Day, from big-name designer dresses (all stunningly gorgeous, yet utterly returnable) to veils, lingerie, and so much more.

We can’t wait all the way until Friday for you to see all of the glam offerings, so we’re giving you a little sneak peek of a couple of our favorite dresses now:

Short and sweet, this ABS by Allen Schwartz Tulle Jeweled Dress ($129.99) in off-white is party-perfect glam.

Badgley Mishka’s Strapless Lace Gown ($599.99) in ivory is long, elegant, and totally luxurious.

With just the right amount of flair, this BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Contrast Sash Gown ($279.99) in white is ready to tie the knot.

A Jacquelin Exclusive Strapless Rosette Gown ($459.99) in ivory and silver walks the line between stately ceremony and dance-all-night reception.

A little sexy and completely refined, the Nicole Miller Beatrix Jacquard Sleeveless Gown ($329.99) in ivory says “I do” with the right style attitude.

With a pretty lace train, Christina Wu’s Strapless Lace Mermaid Gown ($599.99) in ivory and silver ensures your walk down the aisle will be one to remember.

Ready to commit? (To a dress, that is.) Save the Date for Friday May 18!

Sneak Peek: Desigual Shoes

There's color, and then there's Desigual. The Barcelona-based design house hasn't simply banished beige, it's embraced a no-holds-barred, more-is-more approach to color. And now, with the launch of its first-ever shoe collection for spring 2012, our feet can finally make a splash, too.

To celebrate the parade of pretty spring styles that will be hitting ideeli on Wednesday, 4/4, we’ve put together a primer on how to wear these colorful shoes — and we reached out to some of our fashionable blogger friends to help us out. The women behind The Budget Babe, Already Pretty, AfroBella, and Eye4Style each picked their favorite Desigual shoes from our sale (sneakers, heels, flats, wedges) and showed us how to make them pop without reverting to an all-neutral outfit. Here are the colorful results — click on the links below to learn more about what each blogger thought of her Desigual shoes!

The Budget Babe and her Desigual Flats
"I was inspired by the bright colors and fun print of the flats — perfect for spring! I decided to dress up your basic T-shirt and jeans with my Desigual flats and a vivid pink blazer, great for a casual work day or the weekend." —Dianna, The Budget Babe

AfroBella and her Desigual Sneakers
"Desigual shoes can give life to more understated ensembles, or be the exclamation point on an already-vibrant outfit. I rocked mine with skinny jeans, but they’d be equally cute with wide-leg jeans or a super-cute chambray dress!” —Patrice, AfroBella

Already Pretty and her Desigual Heels
"One way to tie printed shoes into an outfit is to repeat a graphic motif in multiple places. If the shoes feature stripes, try a striped top. If the shoes contain a floral element, do a floral scarf. Of course, too many prints will make for an overly busy ensemble. Don't go overboard — and be sure to include some complementary solids!" —Sally, Already Pretty

Eye4Style and her Desigual Wedges
"Here, a navy blouse acts as a neutral, while the lavender jeans pick up on the subtle hints of purple in the wedge. If color's not your thing, these can also act as the perfect foil to neutrals — try mixing in a cropped white skinny jean or a sweet eyelet skirt." —Dina, Eye4Style

To score your own pair of bold and beautiful Desigual shoes, check back Wednesday for the launch of our Desigual shoe sale!

Sneak Peek, Signorelli Tee Shirts

Think all tee shirts are basically the same? Signorelli tees are of course pretty, but they have a purpose. Each hand drawn illustration in the line raises awareness for a specific cause. 95% of Signorelli's products have a charitable donation attached, and the average contribution is 14% of the gross sale of goods.  It is no wonder why Signorelli has gained a huge celebrity following, including Nicole Richie, Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Sheryl Crow, and Denise Richards, who play large roles in various charitable projects.  Now you can join their ranks and own a Signorelli tee at up to 67% off starting tomorrow at 11:00 AM.  Our favorite tee recently made an appearance on our favorite new show, Cougar Town, shown above.

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Sneak Peek, Eileen Fisher

This is a first for ideeli.  On Saturday, August 8th, we will be including plus sizes in our Eileen Fisher sale. Regular sizes will be in the mix too.  Eileen Fisher is known for making clothing that will fit any lifestyle while using organic and eco-friendly, sustainable materials including linen, stretch crepe, and hemp. We love the fact that Fisher's designs transcend trends while managing to put a woman's own out natural beauty and comfort first. Sale starts promptly at 11:00 AM.

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