BattleShop Training – From Fitting Room to the Closet

We all know that when we go shopping, we walk into a fitting room with TONS of clothes on our arms. Once we’ve tried stuff on, it’s decision time. Same goes for you at BattleShop. Once you’re BattleShopping, you’ll follow a Fashion Roster with a required number of items for your closet each season but you START by loading up your online Fitting Room with things you love and then decide what goes into your Closet from there.

We want to get you ready to start making these tough decisions. Your SUMMER Fashion Roster requires you to have 4 tops in your closet. Take a look at the 6 tops we’ve chosen below and tell us which 4 tops you’d choose to compete with. Hit us up on Twitter and Facebook and use #train4BShop to give us your picks!

 

1.  Kohl’s ELLE Dot chiffon peasant blouse – $29.99

2.  Target Merona Women’s Woven Peasant blouse – $24.99

3.  Two by Vince Camuto patterned peasant blouse from Lord & Taylor – $89.00

4.  Reina Peasant blouse by Velvet by Graham and Spencer from Anthropologie – $148

5.  6397 Peasant Oversize top – $227.50

6.  Boden Cotswold Weekend top – $58.50

Tuesday Shoesday – Shoes We’re Bonkers For…

Shoes we’re bonkers for. That is all.

Paul Andrew Tigrado Suede & Metallic Leather pumps – $895 Saks Fifth Ave.

Sophia Webster Peron peep-toe pump – $440 Sophia Webster

Versace Goddess sandal – $875 Versace

Oscar de la Renta Christina Ponyskin and Suede pumps – $995 Moda Operandi

Jeffrey Campbell Regina wedge – $125 Jeffrey Campbell

Kate Spade NY Jumper wedges – $258 Lord & Taylor

Ted Baker Luceey metal tip printed court shoe – $200 Ted Baker

Best Trend Forever – Patchwork Denim

Patchwork denim is making a comeback this summer and we’re saying “Right on!”. This throwback trend is a great nod to the 70s but doesn’t have to always take on a Flower Child vibe. We take the patchwork look a little further below and give it a Wild Child rocker spin as well. Which look would you wear?

The flowery look on the left features the Cotati Silk blouse from Anthropologie ($118), Carrie Patchwork flare jeans from True Religion ($323), the Loredo tote from Lucky Brand ($248) and sweet Jack Rogers Clare wedge sandals from Lord & Taylor ($74.23).

Our rocker look on the left revs things up a bit with a graphic tee from American Eagle ($19.95), BLANKNYC patchwork skinny jeans from Urban Outfitters ($88), Club Monaco’s Tia studded bag ($169.50) and Charles David Imperial booties from DSW ($89.95).

Tuesday Shoesday – Laced Booties

Laces aren’t just for your sneakers these days. Laced bootie heels are a great transitional piece from Spring to Summer, especially with a peep toe. Great with dresses, skirts and jeans, you can show off your toes in suede, snake and studs. Tie up your favorite summer looks with our favorite picks below. Check them out!

Steve Madden Trome suede laced booties – $129.95 Steve Madden

Joie Remy laced booties – $325 Nordstrom

L.A.M.B. Falyn laced booties – $295 Zappos

Obsession Rules Lilly laced booties – $110 Lord & Taylor

Pour la Victoire Vara Suede peep-toe booties – $1,491 Neiman Marcus

Angellica laced booties – $119 Nine West

10 Crosby Derek Lam Jemma Mesh Peep Toe booties – $395 ShopBop

Stuart Weitzman Cagey laced booties – $498 Stuart Weitzman

Tuesday Shoesday – The Strappy Flat

We all do love a good flat, don’t we? Giving your heels a break and chilling in the lower altitudes for the day is always a good thing. Ankle-strap flats are a terrific twist to standard ballerina, D’Orsay or pointy-toe flats and they’re perfect for skirts and jeans. We’re definitely stocking up on a few sassy pairs for Spring!

Tabitha Simmons Versa Ankle strap flats – $675, Saks Fifth Ave.

DV by Dolce Vita Gari flats – $79, Lord & Taylor

10 Crosby Derek Lam Astoria Sandal – $275, Nordstrom

Baldan Ankle Strap Ballerinas – $595.49, FarFetch.com

Jimmy Choo Terry ballerina – $620, FarFetch.com

B Brian Atwood Adeena D’Orsay pointed toe flat – $195, Piperlime

Tory Burch Bernadette flat – $265, Tory Burch

LBD Day – All Eyelets on You

What says Spring like eyelets? You know you had an Easter dress with eyelets on it when you were little. Bonnet, ruffled bloomers…admit it. These LBD Day picks are grown up a bit more than the dress you remember, but you could still wear them to search for Easter eggs if the opportunity arises. Enjoy!

RED Valentino Lazer Cut Drop Waist dress – $695, Neiman Marcus

Barney’s New York Eyelet Shift dress – $775, Barney’s

Band of Outsiders Eyelet Shirt dress – $645, LaGarconne.com

Two By Vince Camuto Sleeveless Eyelet Shirt Dress – $129, Lord & Taylor

Alice + Olivia Anita Chiffon & Eyelet Dress – $584, AvenueK.com