Can we start a thread about our current favorite brands and items? It'll be Christmastime soon and I always need ideas and great brands to look for. I am looking for everyone's favorite brands, items, stores, boutiques, online websites, etc. Please feel free to add and other categories too.
Here are mine...add yours:
Apparel, Shoes and Accessories
Favorite Coat Brand-Jcrew, Banana Republic Favorite Jean Brand-Seven, Gap or Banana for affordable jeans Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)-Sometimes Target, Jcrew shoes on sale Favorite Shoe Brand (high end)-I like Gucci, Christian Louboutin, and occasionally Burberry Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (affordable)-Francesca's and Forever 21 for jewelry Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (high end)-Tiffany Favorite Bra Brand-La Perla Favorite Underwear Brand-Hanky Panky Favorite Pant Brand (high end)-Theory Favorite Pant Brand (affordable)-J Crew, Banana (sometimes) and my new favorite low-end pants are from NY and Co (love their wide leg styles) Favorite Dress Brands (high end)-Diane Von Furstenburg Favorite Dress Brands (affordable)-Francescas, Target Favorite Sweater Brands (high end)-? Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)-Anthro on sale, Jcrew on sale, Banana Favorite Tops Brand (high end)-Nanette Lepore Favorite Tops Brand (affordable)-Ann Taylor and ATLoft Favorite Handbag Brand (high end)-LV Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)-I am a big fan of Banana Republic's handbags
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Cosmetics Line-Bobbi Brown, sometimes Stila Favorite Fragrances-Bobbie Brown Beach and Bath Favorite Body Care Items-? Favorite Nail Care Items-? Favorite Razor Brand-Mach 3
Favorite Magazines-Cookie, Real Simple, Blueprint Favorite Affordable Luxuries-Magazines, Cocktails by Jenn, Philosophy shower gels Favorite Stationery Brand-love donvandesignsinc.com (preppy and cute) Favorite Home Care Brands-The Good Home, Method Favorite Linens Stores/Brand-Crate and Barrel and Pottery Barn Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand-Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn and Ikea Favorite Candles, Home Scents-? Favorite Kids Clothes Brands/Stores-Gapkids, Hollister for my preteen, Target for basics Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores-Banana, Lacoste
Favorite Stores/Websites for Gift Items-Fred Flare Favorite Stores/Websites for Inspiration/Ideas-Martha Stewart (especially Blueprint)
Favorite Coat Brand-Mackage Favorite Jean Brand-Joe's Jeans, AG and H&M for low-end Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)-Frye, Camper, FarylRobin, Converse Favorite Shoe Brand (high end)-Miu Miu, Louboutin, Terry de Havilland Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (affordable)-Forever 21, Urban Outfitters and Tres Jolie in Beverly Hills (www.tresjolie.us). I go to the B&M though. Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (high end)-Tiffany and David Yurman, but I don't really buy high-end jewelry. Favorite Bra Brand-Le Mystere and Wacoal Favorite Underwear Brand-Hanky Panky, On Gossamer, and GapBody Favorite Pant Brand (high end)-ALVIN VALLEY! Favorite Pant Brand (affordable)-H&M, J. Crew Favorite Dress Brands (high end)-Diane Von Furstenberg, Nanette Lepore, 3.1 Phillip Lim Favorite Dress Brands (affordable)-Rachel Pally (on sale), H&M, Zara Favorite Sweater Brands (high end)-Inhabit, TSE (always cashmere) Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)-Abercrombie/Ruehl Favorite Tops Brand (high end)-Rebecca Taylor, Nanette Lepore Favorite Tops Brand (affordable)-H&M, Zara Favorite Handbag Brand (high end)-Chanel, with LV, Chloe, and Balenciaga right behind it. Favorite Handbag Brand (mid-end)-Hayden Harnett, Lauren Merkin Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)-Urban Outfitters
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Cosmetics Line-Bare Escentuals, Stila, Shiseido Favorite Fragrances-Fresh's Red Currand Basil, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Favorite Body Care Items-Philosophy 3-in-1s, Bliss bath stuff and lotions, Aveeno Favorite Nail Care Items-OPI polishes and Kanebo hand cream from the Japanese grocery store. Favorite Razor Brand-Gilette Venus Divine
Favorite Magazines-Lucky, Elle, Teen Vogue, Domino, Blueprint Favorite Affordable Luxuries-Magazines, cupcakes from SusieCakes (http://www.susiecakesla.com/), lattes from Literati Cafe (www.literaticafe.com), pedicures at Hands On Spa (http://handsonspa.com/) Favorite Stationery Brand-I buy it all at Target. Favorite Home Care Brands-Method (but I tend to buy whatever Costco stocks for most stuff) Favorite Linens Stores/Brand-Calvin Klein, Dwell, Joanthan Adler Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand-Room and Board, West Elm Favorite Candles, Home Scents-I don't use them as BF is allergic to most fragrances. Favorite Kids Clothes Brands/Stores-Janie and Jack, GapKids, Oilily Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores-Ben Sherman, Penguin, Lacoste, Urban Outfitters, American Eagle, Abercrombie.
Favorite Stores/Websites for Gift Items-Zipper in LA(http://www.zippergifts.com/) and Fred Flare Favorite Stores/Websites for Inspiration/Ideas-I've listed most of them above.
Favorite Coat Brand-Mackage Favorite Jean Brand-coh, gap Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)- i like aerosoles + nine west shoes Favorite Shoe Brand (high end)-mj, chloe Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (affordable)-etsy, forever 21, urban outfitters, ebay Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (high end)-i don't really get into h-e accessories Favorite Bra Brand-Le Mystere Favorite Underwear Brand-target makes cute, cheap seamless unders Favorite Pant Brand (high end)-theory Favorite Pant Brand (affordable)-express pants fit me really well Favorite Dress Brands (high end)-dvf, miguelina Favorite Dress Brands (affordable)-gap, h&m, target Favorite Sweater Brands (high end)-not really familiar with he sweaters, but inhabit stuff looks really pretty Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)-i don't know! i'm not really a sweater girl Favorite Tops Brand (high end)-cigana Favorite Tops Brand (affordable)-i love that brand odille at anthro Favorite Handbag Brand (high end)-dunno if i have a fave, but i think bottega bags are gorgeous..also mj bags are pretty Favorite Handbag Brand (mid-end)-rachel nasvik, rebecca minkoff Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)-again, i see a bunch of cute bags at target!
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Cosmetics Line-mac Favorite Fragrances-miller harris coeur de fleur and la maison de la vanille sauvage de madagascar Favorite Body Care Items-every time i put on burberry touch body creme i feel luxe Favorite Nail Care Items-i like a lot of the creative nail design stuff Favorite Razor Brand-mach 3
Favorite Magazines-Lucky, Elle, Teen Vogue, Domino, bazaar Favorite Affordable Luxuries-Magazines, scent samples from luckyscent.com, an iced coffee Favorite Stationery Brand-the paper chase stuff they carry at borders Favorite Home Care Brands-i buy whatever is on sale Favorite Linens Stores/Brand-i have cheap target flannel sheets that feel so good Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand-there are some locals i love Favorite Candles, Home Scents-i don't really use scented candles at home but (hides) i love the smell of the fresh linen from yankee candles Favorite Kids Clothes Brands/Stores-love love love baby gap, gymboree, children's place Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores-well my husband is really into fred perry, ben sherman, etc "mod" clothing
Favorite Stores/Websites for Gift Items- uncommongoods.com, wishingfish.com, vivre.com, redenvelope.com Favorite Stores/Websites for Inspiration/Ideas-i love net-a-porter.com for clothing ideas, polyvore.com is fun to play with
Favorite Coat Brand-Probably BR or Kenneth Cole, but I don't really wear coats much Favorite Jean Brand-Seven, Salt Works, COH Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)-Nine West, Steve Madden Favorite Shoe Brand (high end)-Marc Jacobs Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (affordable)-Forever21, Target Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (high end)-Nordstrom (? does that count?) Favorite Bra Brand-Gap Favorite Underwear Brand-Gap Favorite Pant Brand (high end)-probably Theory, though I don't own any Favorite Pant Brand (affordable)-Express, sometimes Gap Favorite Dress Brands (high end)-Diane von Furstenberg (I get the hype now that I own one!), BCBG Favorite Dress Brands (affordable)-Forever21, Target Favorite Sweater Brands (high end)-Vince Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)-Banana Republic Favorite Tops Brand (high end)-Theory, Nanette Lepore (don't own either, though) Favorite Tops Brand (affordable)-Zara, Forever21 Favorite Handbag Brand (high end)-Marc Jacobs, some LV Favorite Handbag Brand (mid-end)-don't own any, but Hayden Harnett, Kooba Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)-random Italian designers from TJMaxx, Banana Republic
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Cosmetics Line-Stila Favorite Fragrances- Philosophy Amazing Grace (am suddenly allergic now, though ), Bath and Body Works Breathe Calm, Lolita Lempicka, Hanae Mori, Burberry Brit. Favorite Body Care Items-I can pretty much only use Aveeno, though TriCeram is good for my eczema and I love Philosophy 3-in-1s Favorite Nail Care Items-OPI and Revlon polishes Favorite Razor Brand-I don't really like any; Schick Intuition is OK
Favorite Magazines-Lucky, Real Simple, BARK Favorite Affordable Luxuries-housecleaning, LOL Favorite Stationery Brand-no particular brands, but I love stationery with chandeliers on it Favorite Home Care Brands-Method! Favorite Linens Stores/Brand-Pure Beech sheets from Bed Bath & Beyond, Fieldcrest Luxury towels from Target Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand-Pottery Barn and Bombay Co Favorite Candles, Home Scents-I like candles from Pier1 and I am obsessed with the smell of Glade Plug Ins Lavender & Vanilla Favorite Kids Clothes Brands/Stores-my niece and nephew have the cutest stuff from Old Navy Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores-probably Express or Banana Republic, but my husband prefers whatever he can find on sale at TJX. Favorite Stores/Websites for Gift Items- uncommongoods.com, givesimple.com Favorite Stores/Websites for Inspiration/Ideas-stylethread!, shopbop, stylebakery, nordstrom, hgtv.com
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"We live in an age where unnecessary things are our only necessities." --Oscar Wilde
Favorite Coat Brand-Mackage Favorite Jean Brand-Rock and Republic, AG, Edun, Big Star Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)-Aerosoles Favorite Shoe Brand (high end)-all (haha! but I never really buy high end shoes) Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (affordable)-I'm really loving the etsy and Branch stuff I've seen on this board Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (high end)-Tiffany Favorite Bra Brand-GapBody Favorite Underwear Brand-GapBody Favorite Pant Brand (high end)-Theory Favorite Pant Brand (affordable)-JCrew, Gap Favorite Dress Brands (high end)-Diane Von Furstenburg, Milly, Grace Sun Favorite Dress Brands (affordable)-Gap Favorite Sweater Brands (high end)-TSE Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)-JCrew Favorite Tops Brand (high end)-DKNY, 3.1, Elie Tahari Favorite Tops Brand (affordable)-Gap, Odille at Anthro Favorite Handbag Brand (high end)-Fendi, Chanel, and these aren't high-end in the way that Chanel is, but I love the Hayden-Harnett look Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)-Target
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Cosmetics Line-Bobbi Brown, Chanel Favorite Fragrances-Coco Mademoiselle, CK Euphoria Favorite Body Care Items-I don't use a lot, but I like Philosophy stuff Favorite Nail Care Items-N/A Favorite Razor Brand-Mach 3
Favorite Magazines-Economist, Marie Claire Favorite Affordable Luxuries-Eating out Favorite Stationery Brand-monogrammed Crane's Favorite Home Care Brands-N/A Favorite Linens Stores/Brand-Target, Dwell Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand-Design Within Reach Favorite Candles, Home Scents-N/A Favorite Kids Clothes Brands/Stores-N/A Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores-Banana Republic
Favorite Coat Brand-Banana Republic I guess. . . Favorite Jean Brand-Joe's Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)-Me Too, Nine West, Kenneth Cole Favorite Shoe Brand (high end)-Chie Mihara, Bettye Muller Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (affordable)-Random shops and craft fairs Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (high end)-fragments.com, sundance catalog (some of it is affordable though) Favorite Bra Brand-V Secret IPEX Favorite Underwear Brand-Hanes Body Creations (sexy right?) Favorite Pant Brand (high end)-Trovata. Favorite Pant Brand (affordable)-J Crew, some Gap Favorite Dress Brands (high end)-Milly, Mint Jodi Arnold Favorite Dress Brands (affordable)-Velvet, Some Anthro Favorite Sweater Brands (high end)-Vince Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)-J Crew, Anthro Favorite Tops Brand (high end)-??? Favorite Tops Brand (affordable)-Boden, Velvet, Anthro's house brands Favorite Handbag Brand (high end)-none really Favorite Handbag Brand (mid-end)-Rebecca Minkoff, Orla Kiely Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)-Ditto to H.Bird--Random Italian ones from TJX.
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Cosmetics Line-Still searching for that one. Favorite Facial Skin Care Line-Dan Kern's Clear Skin Regimen cleanser and BP Gel, Aveda Tourmaline Protecting Lotion for moisturizer Favorite Hair Products and Shampoo-Sebastian Potion 9, Aveda stuff Favorite Fragrances-Lolita Lempicka, Givenchy Amirage, Philosophy Amazing Grace and Falling in Love, Voluspa Enfleurage Favorite Body Care Items-Philosophy 3-in-1s, Aveeno (especially the baby stuff) Favorite Nail Care Items-I'm an Essie-aholic. And Solar Oil. Favorite Razor Brand-Gilette Venus Divine (if that's the one with the shave gel built in).
Favorite Magazines-Blueprint, Cottage Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Lucky, Glamour, Reader's Digest (haha I've never admitted that to anyone. I swear I'm not 70). Favorite Affordable Luxuries-Magazines, Nail Polish, new socks! Favorite Stationery Brand-Gah I'm such a stationery whore. I'm partial to things that are letterpressed, but I'll take anything that's interesting or beautiful. Favorite Home Care Brands-I do love some Scrubbing Bubbles. Favorite Linens Stores/Brand-Pottery Barn, Garnet Hill. Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand-Uh, my dad's woodshop, antique/junk shops, and the Habitat for Humanity resale store. Favorite Candles, Home Scents-Voluspa, Capri Blue in Volcano Favorite Kids Clothes Brands/Stores-Janie and Jack, Boden Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores-J Crew Favorite Stores/Websites for Gift Items-I can't think of any right now. I really prefer to shop locally for gifts. Favorite Stores/Websites for Inspiration/Ideas- Blueprint's blog "bluelines", Sartorialist, Design*Sponge (especially starting with D*S and blog-hopping from there), Etsy, HGTV, Anthro, Pottery Barn
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Know first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
-Epictetus
I'm just answering the ones that I think I'd be any help on (for example, I'm not yet to the point where I can buy anything high-end so my preferences are undeveloped and useless, and tops/dresses fit me strangely so I usually have to just go with what fits)
Apparel, Shoes and Accessories
Favorite Jean Brand- I've had the most success at Express, but jeans are such a personal thing. My Express jeans fade quickly, but usually they fit well, so even there I'm trading on something. Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)- Target & Payless Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (affordable)-Forever 21, although I usually use Etsy now for jewlery Favorite Bra Brand- Chantelle (sadly, I don't fit into their size range anymore, so my second-favorite is Fantasie) Favorite Underwear Brand- Le Mystere (I LOVE Le Mystere panties. I basically live in them) Favorite Dress Brands (affordable)- I love the design of the stuff Target makes, although usually their dresses fit me really awkwardly. Otherwise, I don't know if any brands in my closet repeat. Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)- New York and Company or on-sale Tommy Hilfiger Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)- Payless. I know that's janky, but the only under-$100 designs I remember actually really liking in the last year or so have been from there!
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Fragrances- Victoria's Secret Favorite Body Care Items- the queen helene mint julep mask!! Favorite Razor Brand- The vibrating schick quattro Favorite Magazines-Glamour, National Geographic, Scientific American Favorite Affordable Luxuries- magazines, really good hot chocolate, and pretty underwear! Favorite Stores/Websites for Gift Items-Etsy
-- Edited by ttara123 at 23:22, 2007-10-20
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Fashion is art you live your life in. - Devil Wears Prada | formerly ttara123
Favorite Coat Brand-J Crew Favorite Jean Brand-Bitten/Sarah Jessica Parker and Gap Long and Lean Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)- Target Favorite Shoe Brand (high end)- n/a Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (affordable)- H&M Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (high end)-SedonaIndianJewelry.com Favorite Bra Brand- Jockey Favorite Underwear Brand- American Eagle and Banana Republic Favorite Pant Brand (high end)-n/a Favorite Pant Brand (affordable)-Gap and Banana Republic Favorite Dress Brands (high end)-n/a Favorite Dress Brands (affordable)-Old Navy Favorite Sweater Brands (high end)-Vince Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)-J Crew Favorite Tops Brand (high end)-n/a Favorite Tops Brand (affordable)-Old Navy Favorite Handbag Brand (high end)-n/a Favorite Handbag Brand (mid-end)-Francesco Biasia Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)- Gap, Banana and TJ Maxx
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Cosmetics Line- Jane blush, Maybelline Lash Discovery mascara Favorite Fragrances- Aura Blends amber oil and Kuumba Made coconut oil Favorite Body Care Items- Alba Botanica Cocoa Butter lotion Favorite Nail Care Items- Favorite Razor Brand- Schick Quattro (the mens one)
Favorite Magazines- Domino, Nylon, Lucky Favorite Affordable Luxuries- Lattes Favorite Stationery Brand- Pomegranite Favorite Home Care Brands- Mrs. Meyers and Method Favorite Linens Stores/Brand- Target Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand- Salvation Army Favorite Candles, Home Scents- Tocca and Henri Bendel Favorite Kids Clothes Brands/Stores- n/a Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores- J Crew Favorite Stores/Websites for Inspiration/Ideas- The Sartorialist
Favorite Coat Brand- Burberry, Anthro Favorite Jean Brand-Seven, J. Cre Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)- Nine West, Dolce Vita Favorite Shoe Brand (high end)- Gucci- have yet to find a brand nearly as comfortable Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (affordable)- H+M Favorite Accessories Brand/Store (high end)- n/a Favorite Bra Brand- I can't remember the brand, but they sell them at target and it's two people's names Favorite Underwear Brand-Hanky Panky Favorite Pant Brand (high end)- Laundry Favorite Pant Brand (affordable)-J Crew Favorite Dress Brands (high end)- Kate Unger Favorite Dress Brands (affordable)- H+M Favorite Sweater Brands (high end)- hayden, wendy Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)- j. crew Favorite Tops Brand (high end)- theory Favorite Tops Brand (affordable)- j. crew, H+M Favorite Handbag Brand (high end)- Hermes, Kooba Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)- longchamps
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Cosmetics Line- Dior Favorite Fragrances- Hermes Eau Des Mervailes, Chanel Chance, Dior Addict Favorite Body Care Items- Philosophy Favorite Nail Care Items- Sally Hanson Hard as Wraps line Favorite Razor Brand- Remmington electric
Favorite Magazines- Vogue, Cooking Light Favorite Affordable Luxuries- wine, starbucks, candles that look AND smell good (hard to find both!!) Favorite Stationery Brand- n/a Favorite Home Care Brands- Method Favorite Linens Stores/Brand- Pottery Barn, Target Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand- Pier One, Old Brick (local place). Brand: Legacy Favorite Candles, Home Scents- hendri bendels firewood, a olive and fig candle we got at YC last winter (if you find me another somewehre you'll be my new best fried!) Favorite Kids Clothes Brands/Stores- old navy Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores- j.crew, banana, brooks brothers
Favorite Stores/Websites for Gift Items- n/a Favorite Stores/Websites for Inspiration/Ideas- Martha, apartmenttherapy.com, domino
Favorite Coat Brand-DKNY Favorite Jean Brand-Actually, Target's Mossimo's fit me best (I'm still refusing to spend high $$$ on jeans) Favorite Shoe Brand (affordable)-Vince Camuto Favorite Pant Brand (affordable)-J Crew, NY & Co. Favorite Dress Brands (high end)-Diane Von Furstenburg Favorite Sweater Brands (high end)- Anything cashmere Favorite Sweater Brands (affordable)-Jcrew on sale Favorite Handbag Brand (affordable)-HH, Latico, Hobo Int.
Lifestyle and Beauty
Favorite Cosmetics Line-Smashbox Favorite Fragrances-Chanel Favorite Body Care Items- Tweezerman tweezers and ceramic pedi foot file Favorite Nail Care Items-cuticle trimmers, nail stone, and solar cuticle oil Favorite Razor Brand-the mens Mach 3 Turbo
Favorite Magazines-Lucky, Real Simple, People Favorite Affordable Luxuries-Lip gloss, bubble bath, wine Favorite Linens Stores/Brand-The Company Store Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand-Gormans Contemporary, West Elm Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores-Banana, J Crew, Under Armour Favorite Stores/Websites for Gift Items-Redenvelope.com
Favorite Cosmetics Line - Armani, Laura Mercier, NARS Favorite Fragrances - Kenneth Cole Black Favorite Body Care Items - Bobbi Brown tweezers, flat iron Favorite Nail Care Items - glass nail file Favorite Razor Brand - Gillette Fusion
Favorite Magazines - Real Simple, Blueprint, Domino, Dwell, In Style Favorite Affordable Luxuries - massages, pedicures Favorite Stationery Brand - Marcel Schurman Favorite Home Care Brands - ? Favorite Linens Stores/Brand - ? Favorite Furniture Stores/Brand - Brand: Nuevo; Store: ? Favorite Candles, Home Scents - ? Favorite Kids Clothes Brands/Stores - n/a Favorite Men's Clothing Brands/Stores - BR, Gap
Favorite Stores/Websites for Gift Items - Patina Favorite Stores/Websites for Inspiration/Ideas - ?