BB Dakota sale on PLNDR via M.I.S.S

This post from our girls at M.I.S.S is pretty dope, so we thought it deserved a re-post…

BB Dakota has been making clothing for ladies who are feminine and independent since 2005.  Preppy with a dash of glamour and sophistication, BB Dakota designs clothing for ladies who are “intelligent, at times demure, at times sexy, always feminine and always confident.”  Katharine Brandes, the creative director of BB Dakota, gave us a taste of the Dakota girl in action…

Not only are the clothes cute, but they are affordable and starting on Monday, you’ll get an even sweeter deal because BB Dakota will be on sale for a limited time on PLNDR.com.  Sales are open to members only and membership is free.  Check out some of editor Gabriella’s  favorite pieces below with items I’d pair them with from the Karmaloop shop.

The Baretta Lace Top in Black Women’s Tops (S/S) By BB Dakota paired with The Shaunta Pant Women’s Pants By Jack BB Dakota

The Sheldon Dress in Black Women’s Dresses By BB Dakota paired with The Stock Bootie Women’s Shoes By Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

The Celia Top in Navy Women’s Tops (Sleeveless) By BB Dakota paired with The Thunderstruck Sunglasses in Silver Women’s Sunglasses By A-Morir by Kerin Rose

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M.I.A., queen of genre blending and mind bending beats, has a notorious style that is often imitated, but never duplicated… until now, since here at Karmaloop we’re hooking you up with the same threads as this controversial mamacita. While promoting the release of her 3rd album /\/\/\Y/\ (aka Maya, which as you may know, has garnered tons of attention due to its loaded political messages), M.I.A. has been spotted in some aggresively cool slashed camo print Tripp NYC pants. As we await these bad boys at Karmaloop, check out Tripp’s more polished version, the Heavy Wash Jean. Pair it with the Love Game Oversized Top by Hellz Bellz and you’ve got yourself a pure “Maya” outfit. If one M.I.A. isn’t enough for you, definitely watch her performance on David Letterman earlier this week!

Karmaloop Swim Lookbook!

Check out our latest lookbook shoot featuring swimwear! It’s not too late to get your swim on, rocking colorful looks from brands like Cheap Monday, Insight, and Tavik Swimwear. Peep a few of the photos below, and for the entire lookbook, click here!

KarmaloopTV was by our side too! Get a feel for the shoot live by checking out the video below.

Buyer Wire: Trash and Luxury

Check out the latest Buyer Wire featuring Trash & Luxury!

Ladies’ Email

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OBEY 10 Year Anniversary!

Obey’s Andre the Giant has been giving power to the posse for a whole (gasp!) decade, so to celebrate, Obey is giving you a bit of its hidden treasure. The 10 Year Anniversary Series features graphics from the original Obey catalog, which prove to be as classic and relevant in 2010 as they were from the get-go. These keepers are the first in a long, long lineup of memorable prints and definitely a huge part of the brand’s legacy. The graphics include the Script, Nubian, and Rock logos – all giving us the warm fuzzy feeling of nostalgia. Hurry along and pick up these perfectly worn in tees and tri-blend tanks before they go back into the Obey vault!

Above from left: the 10 Year Anniversary Script Burnout Tank, the 10 Year Anniversary Nubian Tri-Blend Tank in Indigo, and the 10 Year Anniversary Rock Tee in White.

the C-A-Z, the A and the L

We know that you, the Karmaloop lady, are always looking ahead with your pulse on the trends. But sometimes the cycle looks to the past, reviving the style of fashion muses from another era. Why buy retro inspired when you can cop the original? We tipped you off to Vintage Eyewear, our latest eyewear sensation, and hopefully you’ve joined the ranks of a celebrity fanbase (will.i.am) and fellow fashionistas over at The Cut. Build some wardrobe character with coveted models ranging from friendly vintage designer prices ($150) to splurge worthy, hard to find styles ($350). Large and in charge 80s glamour, sleek and sporty aviator silhouettes, and psychadelic prints…Check out some heavy hitters below!

For a good giggle, treat your ears to a throwback hit: Snatchin’ Cazals by the Cazal Boys (circa 1985 baby!). You will not be disappointed.

From top to bottom: the Carerra 5244, the Cazal 324, the Dior Sunglasses in Tortoise & Gold, and the Porsche Design 5657.

Noooooooooka

Miss Amber Rose magically puts together an ensemble that might be tricky for the rest of us to pull off — and boy, is she working it! Neon neon neon! And the muted tone of the majority of her accessories is a great contrast. But probably the most intriguing accessory of this get up has to be the futuristic Mercury Sunglasses from Nooka, which come in shades ranging from monotone to punchy brights such as the orange ones above. How would you wear these funky shades?

VANS x CLAW MONEY

The highly anticipated Vans x Claw Money collab has finally dropped! Have your feet oogled with this eye catching drippy leopard pattern, the love child between these 2 infamous streetwear brands. All bases are covered with low top, high top, and no top options (socks anyone?). The Vans x Claw Money Aleeda (top), the Vans x Claw Money Hadley (bottom), as well as the Claw Collab Middy Socks in Onyx and Bright White are live on the site so don’t sleep!

I Gotta Feeling…

That these shades will be a BIG hit! Ok that was cheesy, but I couldn’t help myself… I’ve been going through boxes and boxes of hard to find, fly as hell vintage eyewear from our new brand, Vintage Eyewear. Take a cue from will.i.am., a huge advocate of sporting vintage shades — he’s been seen in Cazal, Dior, Porsche Design from Carrera, and quite notably, the Paloma Picasso 3728. Check out the whole slew of one-of-a-kind pieces we stocked for you!