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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

H & M Announces Collaboration with Marni


H & M announced that their next spring designer collaboration will be with MARNI. The collection will feature pieces for both women & men and will debut on March 8, 2012 in over 250 stores world wide and online. Accessories will also be included in the clothing line, so you will be able to snag a piece of Marni at H & M prices. Marni is know for their innovative prints and distinct silhouettes. Consuelo Castiglioni, the founder and creative director for Marni, developed a collection that will stay true to the brand's style. Below check out the behind the scenes video as Consuelo and others discuss the inspiration for the collection. For women colors are strong, pieces are layered and prints make a statement. Styles include pleated skirts, cropped pants, jacquard knits and fabrics like poplin and silk. Jewelry, shoes, handbags and scarves will complete the women's collection. The print combinations are strong, some go together and some don't but the end results is that it works.

                                          

For the men, colors & fabrics were softened a bit to give a relaxed & smooth finish. The prints are added as details to the shirts, silhouettes are clean and classic. I cannot wait to see the entire finished collection. I love Marni because of their playful prints and unique silhouettes. Marni is the latest brand to join the H&M collaboration line along with Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli, Comme des Garçons, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin and most recently Versace. Continue to see more behind the scenes images and tell me what you think.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Fabulous Find: Silpada's Stainless Steel & Leather Watch



SILPADA carries amazing sterling silver jewelry and their Wrap Around Stainless Steel & Leather Watch is my fabulous find of the day. This stainless steel leather watch with a steel back plate fits up to a 6"wrist. The fashionable watch wraps around your wrist at least three times and is a guaranteed statement maker. This would make a perfect birthday or Christmas gift for a fashionable fashionista who likes to make an entrance. Statement accessories has become a huge trend for fall and this simple but timeless piece will definitely carry over from season to season. It retails for $119 and can be purchased here. To find out more about this watch and browse their entire collection, go to http://www.silpada.com/


Photo:Silpada

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Black Friday Deals from Swarovski, Adidas and Perry Elis


Black Friday
Dates: Friday,November 25 through Sunday, November 27
Promotion: Select designer pieces 50% off
Promotion availableat: SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED
499 Broadway, NYC
212.966.3322

Cyber Monday
Date: Monday,November 28
Promotion: Entiresite will be 20%
Promotion availableat: www.swarovski-crystallized.com

Examples of discounted designer pieces from Swarovski:


Continue to see more deals for Black Friday

Lisa Perry Sample Sale

Monday, November 21, 2011

Fabulous Beauty Find: Aveeno's Pore Purifying Facial Wash and Positively Nourishing Antioxidant-Infused Body Wash


Looking for a really good facial and body wash? Well I found some products from AVEENO that I like and it is my fabulous beauty find of the day.  The first is the SMART ESSENTIALS PORE PURIFYING FACIAL WASH which helps to create a healthier looking skin with every wash. I have very sensitive skin so the fact that this is a very mild wash really worked for me. It maintains your skin mositure without over drying it. After using it for more than a month, my skin felt soft, polished and refreshed. For me, it worked perfect for re-moving make-up and all impurities while leaving all the goodness in. Using the SMART ESSENTIALS DAILY NOURISHING MOISTURIZER WITH SPF30  in the morning and the SMART ESSENTIALS NIGHTTIME MOISTURE INFUSION before you go to bed helps to retain the softness, smothness and mositure in your skin when combined with the facial wash.



Next is the POSITIVELY NOURISHING ANTIOXIDANT-INFUSED BODY WASH WITH BLACKBERRY + VANILLA which provides a soothing and comforting scent while cleansing your body. It leaves your skin feeling soft and looking better than ever. I loved how my skin felt after the first couple of washes. The scent last long on your skin and you will definitely see and feel a difference. You can follow up with the POSITIVELY NOURISHING 24 HOUR BODY MOISTURIZER.  The lotion will enhance the riches in your skin. To find out more about the products mentioned here and others including where to buy and prices go to www.aveeno.com.





Credit:Aveeno

Friday, November 18, 2011

Converse Announces Footwear Collaboration with Virtual Band: Gorillaz


On Wednesday, CONVERSE announced a new footwear collabortation with the most successful virtual band group, GORILLAZ. The new "Chuck Taylor All Star" sneaker will feature the band's graphic image and will debut in February 2012. Gorillaz co-creator Jaime Hewlett designed exclusive prints which merges together their diverse background and influences to create a one of a kind collection. The collaboration will also be with music that will be tied into the launch of the footwear. The collection will feature four styles but this is a sneak peek of what's to come. The camouflage print see here was taken from the band's self titled debut album and is the lead design for the collection. The sneakers will retail for $60 and will be available nationwide at select retail stores and online at www.converse.com.



 
Photos:Converse

Thursday, November 17, 2011

First Look: Nick Minaj & Ricki Martin's M.A.C. Viva Glam Ad Campaign


I first told you back in July that Nicki Minaj and Ricki Martin will be the new faces for M.A.C. VIVA GLAM and now here is your first look at the ad campaign. The ad was shot by David LaChapelle and shows Nicki kneeling on a motorcycle in a pink latex dress with Ricki standing over her holding a giant tube of lipstick. The collection will hit stores February 2012 and 100% of the sale proceeds will go to M.A.C.'s Aids Fund.




Photo:MAC Cosmetics

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Black Friday Offer: Free Scarf With Online Purchase From NYDJ


Black Friday is quickly approaching, which is the biggest shopping day of the year and NYDJ has an exclusive offer for online shoppers. When you shop the NYDJ e-commerce website, customers will receive a free scarf(shown above) with their purchase from November 25th-28th. You will also receive free shipping and exchanges on every order. NYDJ offers a wide variety of styles including special sizes and online exclusives. Go to http://www.nydj.com/ to shop the entire collection.



Photos:NYDJ

Monday, November 14, 2011

Give the Perfect Gift: Rachel Roy Eye Shadow Palette Set


With Christmas quickly approaching, finding the perfect stocking stuffer is important. I found the perfect little something for you. RACHEL ROY'S day/night eye shadow color palette debut today at select MACY'S department stores, macys.com and rachelroy.com and will make a really nice stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift. The combination of colors will help you transform your look from the office to a night out on the town for all skin types.  The shadow palette retails for $32 and comes with 10 eye shadows, large pans .09oz and small pans .05oz.


When you scan the QR code on the back of the box, you will be able to learn from Rachel Roy on how to create your day/night looks.



Photos:Rachel Roy

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Fabulous Find: ShaToBu Shaping Tights, The Workout You Wear


I had the opportunity to attend an event at Lord & Taylor to preview an amazing shaping tight and it is my fabulous find of the day. Dr. Denise Perron invented SHATOBU tights, the workout that you can wear. The tights can be worn with your everyday wardrobe and comes in regular, high waist and a footless tight. So here is how it works and the benefits that comes with it. It helps you to shape, tone and burn off calories as you move around doing your daily activities. ShaToBu gives you a sleeker and finer silhouette. Because the tights has the resistance bands built in, it helps the muscle to work harder and to burn off calories faster throughout your day. The tights are very light and soft. Also they eliminate pantie lines along with tummy control so that you can have a smooth look. So fashionista's, if you don't have the time to fit your daily workout into your busy schedule, get a ShaToBu shaping tight to help you get it in. You will look great while working out and no one has to know that you are doing it. To find out more about this product and to shop all of the ShaToBu products including everyday wear, flats and shapers, go to www.shatobu.com.

 





Credit:ShaToBu

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Fabulous Beauty Find: Skindinavia Make-up Finishing Spray


When you put on your make-up, does it tend to look dry, shiny or fades really fast? Well if so I found a product that can help with that and it is my fabulous beauty find of the day. SKINDINAVIA developed a make-up finishing spray to decrease make-up slippage. It is a simply way to keep your make-up looking beautiful and fresh all day. I have been using this product for the past few weeks and it definitely brings out your skin's natural glow. So here is how it works, just spray the Skindinavia Original Make-up Finishing Spray in a X and T formation before and after you do your make-up. The spray minimizes the touch-ups that you have to do throughout the day, controls shine, holds make-up perfectly along with being oil-free and hypoallergenic. It is a very light spray so it does not bother my skin and fashionista's, I have very sensitive skin. This is definitely a great product to try because it really leaves a smooth and clean finish. It is also being used in Hollywood and on Broadway stages. The spray comes in three sizes, 2oz is $19, 4oz is $29 and a 8oz is $39. To find out more details about the brand and product go to www.skindinavia.com.



Credit: Skindinavia

Monday, November 7, 2011

Give the Perfect Gift: Lashes from RevitaLash


Having long & beautiful eyelashes are hard to come by but not anymore and with the holiday season quickly approaching, you can give the gift of beautiful lashes. For holiday 2011, REVITALASH has the perfect gift set to give to enhance your natural lash. The three piece set comes with a Volumizing Mascara & Primer and a Advanced Conditioner. RevitaLash was developed by Michael Brinkenhoff, M.D. as gift for his wife while she was recovering from breast cancer treatments. Her intensive chemotherapy damaged her lashes, leaving them thin and brittle. Dr. Brinkenhoff has been practicing for over 25 years and decided to create a formula to help bring back the health, strength and beauty back into his wife natural lashes. He put together a talented team of chemist that helped to bring to life REVITALASH. I have been using these products for the past month and I must say that I love it. My lashes are very thin and long but after using this, it looks much fuller and beautiful. I have received several compliments since using it. The primer is blue and it helps to enhance your color while the mascara adds the  volume. The advance conditioner is used each night before you go to bed with one stroke across your lashes to help nourish them. The gift set retails for $150(USD) and will be the perfect gift to give to anyone who wants to improve the appearance of their natural lash. To find out more details about the product and to purchase it go to www.revitalash.com.


With a custom designed brush, this clump free mascara will have your lashes looking fuller, thicker and more beautiful than ever. Your lashes will be more defined and separate for a clean and popping finish.

This matte formula helps to adhere to your lashes while the blue color helps to intensify you eye and mascara color.


RevitaLash Advanced Conditioner - 6 months supply: 3.5 ml/0.118 Fl. Oz. $150
                                                               3 months supply: 2.0 ml/0.067 Fl. Oz. $98
This formula contains a proprietary blend of proven functional cosmetic ingredients pioneered by Athena, combined with an infusion of powerful peptides and soothing botanicals, designed to both beautify and nourish the eyelashes.


Credit: RevitaLash®

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

First Look: Loeffler Randall Resort 2012 Collection


LOEFFLER RANDALL RESORT  2012 shoe collection launched today with a line of sporty inspired elements that are transitional and chic. Nude tones, black, navy and metallics make up the color palette. Striped embossed snake, metallic suede's and raffia are softened within the collection however overall, the line has a masculine edge but still girly. Espadrille heels are going to be a huge trend for spring 2012 and the "Nadia" esperdrille heel and paltform booties are the perfect shoe to wear to pull off this trend. It can be worn with everything from shorts, to minis and boyfriend style pants. Since Jessica Randall launched her collection in 2005, fashionista's everywhere flock to the designer for must-have stylish shoes every season. Jessica's use of combinations along with detailing is the consistency about the line that I love.  


Continue to see Jessica Randall, the founder and creative director wearing her resort 2012 picks and her inspiration for the collection.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Fabulous Beauty Find: Arbonne Fragrance Trio


With Christmas quickly approaching, I have stumbled upon a fragrance that will make a perfect gift set for that special someone and it is my fabulous beauty find of the day. ARBONNE launched a trio of limited edition fragrances in three distinct scents in artful and collectable packages. The Dreamer(above left) has a crisp and fresh scent, The Dazzler(above middle) has a floral scent and The Dynamo(above right) has a rich and exotic smell to it. I like the fact that all three scents are light and not over powering. I have allergies and when I first smelled all three, they did not brother me. Each fragrance is a 1.7 fl.oz and retails for $78 or $198 for the trio. To find out more details about the brand and to purchase the fragrances go to www.arbonne.com.  


Credit:Arbonne

Vena Cava for TenOverSix



Vena Cava and LA boutique TenOverSix  released their new shoe collection from their ongoing collaboration. The collection features kitten heels that would give the fashionista on the go the comfort she wants however they are still very stylish. Also pops of color like the tango red mary jane's along with very cute sling back wedges add a 70's feel. One of favorite's is the mustard "Guadelupe" Suede Point Toe Pump(shown above) which retails for $325. Mustard is a huge trend right now and while I think it is a tough color to pull off, these shoes are a perfect look and you can buy them here. The good thing about this collection is everything is priced under $400 and is available at Saks Fifth Ave.


Suede Point Toe Buckle Pumps, $333, to purchase click here