Building the Boutique

The fall Linea Pelle bags will be here in a matter of weeks, and at the same time there are still a few choice pieces from last Falls collection. And LP fans are arguing over one thing — which bag line is better? Let’s compare the facts, shall we?

LINEA PELLE FALL ‘09

LINEA PELLE FALL ‘10

So which style of Linea Pelle handbags do YOU prefer? See them all for yourself on our Linea Pelle page and tell us in the comments section!

Major thanks to our graphic intern Jenisa for coming up with the image!

So, I totally owe you guys a BIG blog post concerning what’s been going on with Ooh La Luxe! lately, including the close of my salon space, and I’ll get to that soon! But in the meantime I’ve got to show off this amazing new Black Orchid Thunder Skinny Jeans promo, made by our awesome graphic intern Jenisa!

Cute, no? If you’re wondering what Thunder is, it’s one of two Black Orchid washes we’re carrying currently; it’s the darkest and our best selling. If you’re new to Black Orchid, or just need a basic jean, these come HIGHLY recommended…not just from me but also from the slew of celebs wearing them currently. And for those who haven’t tried Black Orchid, these jeans are perfect for summer because they’re so light weight (yet durable at the same time). Where I live temperatures go up to over 100 and these are the only jeans I’ll wear during the summer.

We’re currently carrying the Black Orchid Black Jewel Skinny Jeans in Thunder for $102, and if you use one of coupon codes (such as SPRING20 for 20% off) you’ll get a discount.

Also be sure to check out Jenisa’s portfolio to see more of her amazing work!

Our Black Orchid Thunder Skinny Jeans are featured in this months issue of InTouch magazine!

And Reese Witherspoon is the newest celebrity to jump on the Black Orchid Jeans train. I swear there’s a new celeb every week. She’s wearing the jeans in the same great Thunder wash.

Shop our Black Orchid section at OohLaLuxe.com for these styles and more.

The Gypsy 05 Ombre Mini Dresses were a BIG hit last summer, and we’ve got them back in stock this year in hot pink and blue. Check it out at here.

Our newest line, Black Orchid Denim, has been getting amazing press as of late! Hilary Duff is the latest to jump on the Black Orchid train (she actually wears a LOT of brands I carry, especially Love Quotes and Linea Pelle). She’s wearing the Black Orchid denim leggings in Thunder wash, and I think her entire outfit is on point.

Right now at OohLaLuxe.com, we have the Black Orchid Black Jewel Skinny Jeans in Thunder Wash. Same great wash, but in a more flattering/less body conscious fit. And for designer denim, they’re a steal at $101. Check out both of the styles available on the Black Orchid denim sales page.

I love it when my favorite celebs wear clothing from my store! Julianne Hough was always my favorite dancer on DWTS, and now she’s embarking on a movie career. Last week she was spotted out in NYC wearing the Linea Pelle Zip Tote in Cognac, which we have in stock in that color and three other colors. Use code LPWALLET and get a free wallet with any bag purchase!

So this new product is one of my favorites I’ve gotten in stock in a long time — the Love Quotes Metallic Scarves. I bought these sight unseen, which is always a scary thing to do, but considering the fact that I’ve been carrying Love Quotes for about a year now and I know their quality, I was willing to take the risk. And I think it’s going to pay off easily, because these scarves are absolutely BEAUTIFUL. The Love Quotes metallic scarves are actually available in 6 colors, and we have 5 in stock at Ooh La Luxe, including bouqet (light pink), peace (silver), beach (off white), yoga (bright white), new earth (gray). My favorite is New Earth; the metallic just suits it perfectly, and I also love Bouqet, it’s so elegant and feminine.

The line retails for $95 a piece. Check it out now and save 30% off; but the promo won’t last too much longer!

Shop the Love Quotes Metallic Scarves >>

My new line Bryce & Bouji is officially in, and so is the product photography! I’m really happy about how the photos came out this time around; all the merchandise is looking great. OohLaLuxe.com will be one of the few online shops carrying this up and coming line. That will probably change in the future, though, I see big things for this line.

Bryce & Bouji Ruffled Top

Ruffles are HUGE this season, but that’s not the only reason why I wanted this top. I’m trying to expand the type of products I carry each season. The shop started off with a LOT of cocktail dresses and only a few summer tops, which came in late in the season. So I think having a couple of pretty blouses will help that category out. And I hope to flesh it out even more in the Spring.

Bryce & Bouji Faux Romper Dress

Another thing I had in mind while I was doing my buying a couple of months ago was the upcoming holiday parties. This dress is perfect for holiday parties, and what really sold me on it is the details. If you take a look at the hq photos on the sales page you can see all the pleating and stitching around the neckline and waist. It’s very, very detailed which justifies the price being a bit higher.

Bryce & Bouji Cinch Dress

This was a piece I added to the line up last minute since three of the pieces I ordered didn’t go into production. According to the sales reps this was their biggest selling dress, and my order was the only order that didn’t initially have this dress on it! Well, I’m glad I got in on it. There’s so much you can do with this dress because you can wear it long or you can scrunch it up around the waist and adjust the length. It’s pretty sexy but still surprisingly modest at the same time, if that makes any sense.

Bryce & Bouji Cinch Top

I really LOVE this top; it’s one of the pieces I wore for my DuJour Magazine shoot. It’s so nice to have something with longsleeves that isn’t your basic boring turtleneck for fall. But what I really like about this piece is the fact that you can wear the front in the back.

Bryce & Bouji Chiffon Dress

Okay, I’ll admit that I wasn’t a big fan of this dress at first. When I got it my first thought was “what can I do to make this cute??”. So, I dressed it up with a low slung gold belt, matching jewelry and heels, plus one of my Onna Ehrlich clutch that seriously looks like it was made specifically to match. Now, I’m in love with this dress! For curvy girls, like me, the belt is a necessity but it actually looks great on the mannequin without it.

Oh, and I had a lot more fun with styling the merchandise this time around! Last time I limited myself to my own closet, but I really wanted the merch to look as AMAZING as possible with just the right accessories. And I’ve heard that shops have seen their income go up when they use a professional stylist…but I figured I could pull it off on my own! I picked up skinny jeans from Abercrombie, gold bracelets from a local jewelry store, and two hot pairs of shoes from INC and Jessica Simpson. Jessica’s shoes are seriously comfortable, even at 5 inches!

More merchandise coming up later on this week.

My first clothing items of the season came in earlier this week! The delivery was from Bryce & Bouji, the hot up and coming line I “discovered”.

The lace printed tape on the box was a nice touch.

Having this stuff arrive early in the shipment window was really a life saver. I have a photoshoot for DuJour fashion magazine today in my home, and if it hadn’t come in I wouldn’t have had much to wear or to show for fall, since Lauren Conrad won’t be shipping for a while.

I’m also doing a product shoot tomorrow for the first half of the fall merchandise. Very busy weekend, indeed!

Here’s a little behind the scenes sneak peak at the DuJour shoot. All the new Bryce & Bouji, Voom and Vava stuff is on the rack in back. The model is wearing the Byce & Bouji Chiffon Dress, which was a last minute choice but I’ve quickly fallen in love with it, especially the way I styled it. That clutch is from our Onna Ehrlich merchandise, in addition to a pair of Jessica Simpson shoes and a $10 belt that looks like it cost five times that much!

Okay, I’m off to get my make up done. Hopefully this shoot comes out just right!

In case you didn’t know, when I went on my little buying trip a couple of months ago for my holiday merchandise I picked up my very first accessories line, Onna Ehrlich clutches. I didn’t even plan on buying these but the girls at the showroom showed them to me, and since they had a low minimum I jumped at the chance. I’m absolutely in love with these clutches, I could stare at them all day!

Clutches are really hot this season, so I’m thinking these should do well. I chose the first one because gold is always a hot color during the holidays; how cute would that clutch look with a holiday mini dress? And the reddish/hot pink one is just way too fierce. It’s suede with snake down the middle. These bags are great quality too; they come with little certificates of authentication as well as carrying bags.

If you were to ask me what pieces I’m most hyped about this coming season, these Onna Ehrlich make up bags would be in the top 3. Obviously, I chose them because they make great gifts and/or stocking stuffers (nice price points too). The look is similar to the hot pink clutch above with suede and patent croc. That’s such a genius mix of fabrics/textures. And I also have one in cognac (brown) coming in.

This is the clutch Eva Longoria wore on Desperate Housewives, twice actually, in this color and another. It’s rouched all over and it has this cute little tassel. It’s fun, girly and has a bit of a vintage feel. Perfect for evening year round.

I haven’t decided on the exact prices yet, but the make up bags will retail around $50 with the clutches around $200.

If you want to know when any of these items go on sale, go to the mainpage of OohLaLuxe.com and get on the mailing list! Or you can comment here and I’ll email you.