Runway Right Now: Shop Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2013

Hot off the spring 2013 runways: Rebecca Minkoff’s Haim Jacket in pretty pastel plaid.

The fashion cycle is a confusing thing. We watch runways filled with fall merchandise at the height of the spring arrivals, and then do the reverse come September, ogling spring offerings just as fall’s favorites hit the stores. For dedicated fashionphiles, it can be an exercise in torturous expectation.

To ease the pain just a bit, we’ve teamed up with Rebecca Minkoff to offer a standout jacket from her spring 2013 collection (it walked the runway just a few hours ago), only at Shopbop. Yes, that means you can get your hands on a must-buy from the spring runways months before it’ll arrive in stores. But you’ll have to hurry—we only have a few!

Shop the Rebecca Minkoff Haim Jacket now.
Shop the Rebecca Minkoff fall 2012 collection.

--Amie

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Find of the Day: Markus Lupfer Sequin Sweater

Welcome to Find of the Day, a daily discovery straight from What’s New.

What it is: Markus Lupfer Sequin Stripe Sweater
Why we love it: The classic crew-neck silhouette pops with rainbow stripes and shimmering sequined cuffs.
Wear it with: Chinos from BLANK denim and bright Alice + Olivia pumps.

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Seen @ Shopbop: Seasonal Transitions

This time of year is one of the most difficult for dressing. It’s still too warm to pack up the tanks, yet chilly enough for sweaters at night. The trick to surviving (stylishly, of course) is to make your key items work in any weather. Studio assistant Kyla has this skill mastered. On a hot day in August, we snapped her wearing her favorite denim shirt crop-tied with a maxi skirt and slouchy Frye boots. As temperatures dipped early this week, she rocked the shirt again, this time with rolled skinnies, a draped Inhabit cardigan, and classic Rag & Bone Newbury booties.

--Libby S.

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Find of the Day: Alexander Wang Lydia Clutch

Welcome to Find of the Day, a daily discovery straight from What’s New.

What it is: Alexander Wang Lydia Clutch
Why we love it: The pale color and structured shape create a pretty combination of sweet and tough.
Wear it with: Stay true to the designer’s aesthetic with an asymmetrical sweater and strappy pumps from his latest collection.

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Exclusive Short Film: Shopbop's Launch Pad

Shopbop’s exclusive short film, Launch Pad, premiered today, along with an exclusive video game.

We’re serious about fashion, but that doesn’t mean fashion has to be serious. Watch as favorite designers Chris Benz, Thakoon, Alice + Olivia’s Stacey Bendet, and Rachel Roy ready themselves to be catapulted into the stratosphere, straight to the doors of happy Shopbop shoppers. And keep an eye out for cameos from a few of our industry favorites, including June Ambrose, Phil Oh, Leandra Medine, and the ladies of DANNIJO jewelry.

Then, when you’re done with the film, head over to our exclusive game, where you’ll fling fashion avatars at Shopbop boxes to score points. This writer pulled off a score of 20,500 this morning. Can you beat it? Tell me in the comments.

--Amie

Find of the Day: 6 Shore Road Galaxy Dress

Welcome to Find of the Day, a daily discovery straight from What’s New.

What it is: 6 Shore Road Galaxy Beaded Dress
Why we love it: Chevrons of metallic beads give this dress a luxurious sheen.
Wear it with: Cap-toe Loeffler Randall booties and geometric Pamela Love jewelry.

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Where My Shoes Have Been: San Francisco

Rachel is wearing See by Chloé boots (black sold out).

With such a travel-savvy group here at Shopbop, the only thing harder than picking what to wear, is picking where to visit. Next up on the list? San Francisco. Stylist Rachel packed her bags and headed west to the City by the Bay.

Since the weather in San Francisco is a bit cooler, I jumped at the chance to get new fall boots, and these cuffed See by Chloé boots have been on my have-to-have list for way too long. They ended up being the perfect shoe for the hilly city. I wore them for lunch by the marina, sightseeing at Lyon Street Steps, shopping with my sister, and even with tights and a dress for cocktails. I can’t wait to go back!

--Rachel

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Find of the Day: Rag & Bone Sweater

Welcome to Find of the Day, a daily discovery straight from What’s New.

What it is: Rag & Bone Lisbeth Metallic Sweater
Why we love it: Metallic and marled accents build a creative contrast on a classic scoop-neck sweater.
Wear it with: Leather Rag & Bone pants and that perennial fave, the Newbury bootie.

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Meet the Model: Sheila Marquez

Photo courtesy of Sheila Marquez.

Our models are a part of the Shopbop family, and each one is as fun and friendly as she is gorgeous. In this feature, we’ll introduce you to some of the familiar faces on the pages of Shopbop. Today, meet Sheila Marquez, face of our Fall Jean Edit and Cut25 by Yigal Azrouël lookbook.

Your name: Sheila Marquez

Your nickname: Moio

The place you call home: Vitoria, Spain.

How long you’ve been modeling: 6 years.

What you did last night: Went out for Mexican with friends.

Your must-have beauty item: Coconut oil.

Craziest thing in your bag: Underwear.

Your last purchase: Maison Martin Margiela booties.

Your go-to hangover cure: Green juice, a lot of water, and a steam room.

Your secret talent: Cooking! My specialty is seafood paella.
[Editor’s note: check out a snap of Sheila’s amazing paella here.]

The place you’d most like to visit: England.

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Shopbop Launches...

A preview of the big things we have in store for you next week. Check out the video, then check back on Wednesday, September 5!

Fashion's Night Out with Shopbop Senior Stylist Aya Kanai

Ohne Titel jacket, FNO tee, T by Alexander Wang skirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim bag, Maison Martin Margiela ring, Elizabeth and James booties.

Wrapping up our Fashion’s Night Out 2012 interviews with industry experts, we posed a few FNO-related questions to Senior Stylist Aya Kanai, the newest addition to the Shopbop styling team. Here’s what she had to say:

SHOPBOP: What are you most looking forward to for this year’s FNO?
AYA KANAI: I’m a fan of illustration and graphic novels, so I’m looking forward to checking out the 3.1 Phillip Lim event. The brand is launching “Kill The Night,” an original comic book co-written by the designer and John Ostrander and drawn by Jan Duursema of Star Wars comic book fame. It’s such a cool idea!

SB: Where will we be able to find you throughout the course of the event?
AK: I’ve learned to pick a neighborhood and stick to it—I usually hang out in Soho. Trying to get to different neighborhoods will leave you trapped in transit for the evening rather than having fun!

SB: Perhaps the most important question: what are you planning to wear?
AK: FNO is a great evening to wear my favorite new pieces for fall. I just got a cool Theyskens’ Theory backpack and J Brand leather pants.

SB: And finally, what would we find in your Fashion’s Night Out survival kit?
AK: My Metrocard! I don’t bother trying to get a cab. There are NONE!

Check out all our FNO 2012 coverage.
Browse the FNO Boutique.

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Find of the Day: RED Valentino Lace Shorts

Welcome to Find of the Day, a daily discovery straight from What’s New.

What it is: RED Valentino Argyle Lace Shorts
Why we love it: Intricate lace is perfectly finished with a feminine scalloped edge.
Wear it with: A flirty Parker top and mesh-paneled Max Kibardin pumps.

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Fashion's Night Out with Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff jacket, pants, and shoes; FNO tote; A.L.C. bracelet.

Continuing our celebration of Fashion’s Night Out 2012, we took a moment to ask designer Rebecca Minkoff about fashion’s biggest party.

SHOPBOP: What are you most looking forward to for this year’s FNO?
REBECCA MINKOFF: I just love walking around the city and seeing the excitement of all the people enjoying the store parties.

SB: What will you be wearing this year?
RM: I’m not sure yet, but I know I’ll have on comfortable shoes and a lot of good jewelry!

SB: Can you share a favorite FNO memory?
RM: I loved my event last year. We did a braid bar, and the line wrapped around the store’s floor!

Check out all our FNO 2012 coverage.
Browse the FNO Boutique.

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Find of the Day: Torn by Ronny Kobo Top

Welcome to Find of the Day, a daily discovery straight from What’s New.

What it is: Torn by Ronny Kobo Judy Peplum Top
Why we love it: The structured peplum silhouette is softened with coolly casual heathered jersey.
Wear it with: Let the top show off a slim middle with basic J Brand jeans and strappy Alexander Wang pumps.

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