I live in Virginia Beach, so a fair amount of my time is spent walking back and forth to the beach. Living so close and going so often, you need about five bathing suits and a lot of free time. When I saw the new Spanx swimsuit, I had a serious case of the wants. Instead of running out and buying it, I decided to style it up with Couturious. What would you wear to the beach? Read the rest of this entry »
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim Miami is ramping up, and I’m wising that I would have made it down there this year. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in south Florida, but I’ll never forget how beautiful it is. I’ve put together an outfit that I would be sporting if I was there, using the new web styling site, Couturious. If you haven’t been there yet, you must visit. Read the rest of this entry »
Celebrate sixty years of revolutionary design with ASSOULINE’s Pierre Cardin: 60 Years of Innovation. Set to receive the Board of Director’s Legend Award at the Fashion Group International on October 28, 2010, this volume pays tribute to this extraordinarily innovative and iconoclastic designer, highlighting Pierre Cardin’s contributions to the world of couture, fashion, and perfume, reflecting his spirit and energy as well as the brand’s international presence.
Check out an online preview at Assouline.com.
Available for purchase from Assouline online. Purchasers in New York City and Los Angeles can use the same day messenger service and have the book in their hands almost immediately.
As a side note, rumor has it that Pierre Cardin will be making a personal appearance at ASSOULINE at The Plaza this fall! Details to come!
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way. All opinions are 100% mine.
Let’s be honest: wool can be scratchy, itchy, and just all around uncomfortable. It can be avoidable if you live in a warmer climate, but those of us who live in places where it actually snows miss out on the warmth that wool can offer if we choose to skip the itchiness. But now wool doesn’t have to be hot, heavy, itchy, or uncomfortable. A company called Ramblers Way is using technology to get rid of all the undesirable wool attributes while keeping all the great ones.
The “WINDspun” technology that Ramblers Way garments undergo offers the smoothest, most luxurious wool yarn in the marketplace. The result is an ultra-light line of worsted wool garments warm that both keep you warm but which also breathe naturally, meaning you can actually wear it all year round!
Because Ramblers Way is focused on an all-natural way of doing things, they use only sheep that roam across the United States, and are NOT pre-washed with chlorine in the typical “super-wash” procedure that most companies use, but instead a patented enzyme treatment is used in order to prevent shrinkage and keep the garments fully washable. In addition to being entirely American-made, Ramblers Way garments are all natural and chemical-free.
Soft, breathable wool that can be worn all year round? Yes, please. Just another reason why technology has a firm place in fashion.
de-fuse is a new ultra chic designer brand. The collection contains looks that have flowing silhouettes mixed with hard lines, a black, silver and white colour palette and an edgy aesthetic, making this collection a must-have for women seeking unrestricted style for this Fall/Winter.
The styles are loose and flowing while still retaining structure enough. No bright colors or florals here – this is a return to utilitarian fashion, evoking usefulness and efficiency. Short slideshow after the jump.
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim kicks off on Thursday, July 15th in Miami Beach for its sixth sizzling season. This year, ZYNC from American Express and Nic Del Mar have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind style and shopping destination called ‘Swim & Style’ on July 18, 2010 at The Raleigh.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim is rolling out the red carpet to the fashionable crowd of Miami for an experience that provides special access to the collections they love. ZYNC from American Express will host an exclusive pool party with special performances by the synchronized swimming group, Aqualillies, who fuse music and style for a unique performance set to a hot mix from a celebrity DJ. Guests will also enjoy personal style sessions from Miami’s own fashion boutique and Daily Candy’s “Sweetest Thing” winner Nic del Mar, helping them find their most fashionable and flattering swimwear fit.
MAKE UP FOR EVER, TRESemmé and Clarisonic Sonic Skin Care will also be on site, providing attendees with goodies that fit their personal style including MAKE UP FOR EVER touch ups with the new Aqua Cream Collection, TRESemmé’s TRES Two hairspray and even a little pampering with mini-facials from Clarisonic’s sonic beauty technology. Guests can also stop by the Mercedes-Benz poolside driving simulator featuring the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar to get a taste of the fast life.
The event will take place on The Raleigh Pool Deck at 1775 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach from 11 AM to 4 PM. Please note this event is not open to the general public and is by invitation only.
There is no reason why your flip flops should be boring – the new Lindsay Phillips Jordi Flip Flop
has a detachable rhinestone snap on the top that can be switched to fit your mood or your outfit.
These beach-ready sandals come in six festive colors and there are 36 different snaps. We’ve picked out a few of our favorites, they are all available for your viewing pleasure at Lindsay-Phillips.com.
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From Thursday, October 21, 2010 through Saturday, October 23, 2010, Miami will transform into the most fashionable place to be as MIAMI FASHION FEST shows the world what a fashionable city Miami is. During MIAMI FASHION FEST, locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to experience city-wide fashion events, from top designer personal appearances and runway shows, to styling clinics, in-store retail promotions, fashion photo shoots and much much more. MIAMI FASHION FEST will host a handful of top designers, national media outlets and celebrities to partake in these citywide activities to attract shoppers and the cool fashion crowd to Miami during the third week of October. As part of the three day festivity, fashionistas and Miami’s most beautiful people will come out to play in head-to-toe designer garb to support their favorite shopping spots around town. Retailers will play an active role in organizing their own in-store events and promotions to drive traffic into their stores and boost sales, the primary goal of MIAMI FASHION FEST.
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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Victorinox Swiss Army. All opinions are 100% mine.
It’s more than just a status symbol: a beautifully designed watch can add a great deal to a man’s outfit, especially since men don’t accessorize the way women do.
My husband has always worn a watch, for various different reasons. Mostly he got into the habit when he was flying for the Navy, and I can’t think of a time that he doesn’t have one on, unless he’s out racing his motocross bike on the weekends. He has a variety of them, and considers them as important to his outfit as I consider the right pair of shoes.
I found this gorgeous Victorinox Swiss Army Airboss Mach 3 Chrono that I would love to give him as a gift. Not only does it reference his aviation days with it’s retro ’40s leather strap (think old school bomber jackets), but the large numbers on the face would be welcome by any pilot. The sapphire crystal is treated with a special anti-reflective formula, and the face is encased in stainless steel. Features luminous hands, numerals, and hour markers as well as a bi-directional rotating inner bezel with a countdown scale. It is, of course, handmade in Switzerland with Swiss analog quartz movement.
There are so many more other watches – visit Victorinox Swiss Army to see them all – that I could choose, but this one is definitely my favorite.
Be sure to visit the Victorinox Swiss Army Facebook page and participate in the I Wear a Watch Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of these gorgeous watches for yourself. They are giving away 30 watches in 30 days, and you can find out more at the Facebook IWAW sweepstakes page. Good luck!
Beginning Tuesday, July 27, fashionistas nationwide are invited to upload a 30- to 90-second video of themselves explaining why they love fashion for the chance to be chosen as Fashion’s Number One Fan and win a trip to New York City for Fashion’s Night Out. CBS will choose the Top 10 video entries to be posted on CBS.com for one week – from August 24 to August 31 – during which people can log on to vote for their favorite and help determine the five finalists that will be in contention for the grand prize. Read the rest of this entry »
