The Recessionista’s Weekend Update

Pictured: Antoni and Alison T-shirt from the Uniqlo collection.

Happy Weekend dear readers! Finally right? I thought this weekend would never get here.  There is a lot going on this week in the world of fashion and frugal finds, so I want to share what’s on my radar with you.  Here’s my weekend update.

• Uniqlo has launched their designer invitation project, featuring Costello Tagliapietra, Charlotte Ronson + Vena Cava.  All the items are now in stock at Uniqlo stores.  I’m lusting for the entire series of dresses by Costello Tagliapietra.  They are gorgeous and look much, much more expensive than their $29.99 price tag.  Stay tuned for more from Uniqlo as they have just launched a collection of Antoni + Alison T-shirts that are simply adorable! If you’re not in New York, London or Japan you can order by phone by calling Uniqlo customer service, listed on their websites. 
• Kate Winslet has been announced as the new face of St. John knits.  I’m so excited about this one, particularly since Kate is not a model, taking that to mean a size zero.  She looks amazing in the ad preview shots. Kate told Women’s Wear Daily this about the ads, “They want to keep it looking like me and not have it look like me pretending to be a model wearing these clothes. I’m obviously not a model. I’m not the size of a model. I don’t have the face of a model or the shape of a model.”  I don’t really agree with that. Kate looks divine in the pictures, and very healthy. 
• The new Alternative Apparel store in Venice, California on Abbott Kinney is having a special today. To celebrate their new collection in store today, if you buy 2 items you get 10% off, if you buy 3 you get 15% off.
• Ann Taylor Loft has announced special savings at their stores today, via their Facebook page. Stop by a LOFT store today, Saturday, May 14, 2011 for their Summer Style Event and receive an exclusive invitation to enter to win one of FIVE $1000 LOFT shopping sprees.

Pictured: Mia Wasikowska in Roland Mouret at Cannes via People Style Watch, photo credit: Landov

• People StyleWatch has a fun review of all the star fashions from the Cannes film festival this week.  Click here to see all the glitterati. My favorite is Mia Wasikowska in her deep red pleated Roland Mouret gown.
• If you’re looking for special sales in New York and Los Angeles check out my sale events page, including the upcoming  DIVAS Shop for Opera in NYC and Fluxus sale in LA.
• Cole Haan has announced their friends and family sale until 5/16.  Click here for deets. 
• For more fashion news, check out my fellow blogger The Budget Babe‘s Weekly round-up.