The kickoff day to Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week was a flutter of excitement as BCBG Max Azria presented another successful runway show.
The latest collection, a youthful line celebrating colors and angles, provided a refreshing retreat from the post-summer blues.
Using asymmetrical angles, vibrant hues, and color blocking patterns, BCBG makes this girl desire seeing these looks transcend from the runway to her closet!
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Can't make it to Bryant Park for NYFW Spring 2010? No worries. Vivienne Tam is yet again making it easier for you to view her latest collection.
Following in the footsteps of her Fall 2009 Presentation--rife with live blogging stations and fashion blogger fanfare--her Spring 2010 runway show is coming to you live from the comfort of your laptop.
On Saturday, September 12, simply log on to StyleCaster at 8 p.m. to watch her show LIVE. And to prove that Vivienne Tam is a cut above the rest, and a big proponent of fashion bloggers, she's asked Yuli Ziv of Inside the Tents and My It Things to host her show!
And VT really wants you to be there. Want proof?
Click here to watch the Vivienne Tam runway show LIVE!
Hey, New Yorkers!
Looking for a great way to spend your Thursday evening? Just take a visit to the NARS counter at Saks Fifth Avenue from 6 p.m. onward to receive a rockstar makeover Marc Jacobs runway style!
Sure to be a great way to spend Fashion's Night Out and the kickoff to New York Fashion Week!
Alternative rock icons, Third Eye Blind will perform live at Nine West tomorrow night (September 10) to support Fashion’s Night Out. The band that pumped out such hits as "Jumper" and "Semi-Charmed Life" will also be there to promote their newest album, Ursa Major, debuting at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart.
In addition, Nine West will be showcasing their new Vintage America Collection and a second live performance by singer/songwriter/brand ambassador, Miranda Lee Richards.
Fashion and live music...what could be better?
Well, Nine West has partnered with Lucky Magazine and Soles4Soles to collectgently used footwear from customers during the event. The first 99 donations will receive a $50 gift card! Plus, all Nine West shoppers will receive a 15% discount on purchases tomorrow night!
On Thursday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m., head to the Nine West Specialty Retail Store on 675 Fifth Avenue (at 53rd Street) in New York City to take part in this exciting event!
One would think that with the advanced technology and research, it would be easier for beauty companies to develop products that are not only cruelty free, but that are also created without the need for animal derivatives.
Fortunately, White Sands introduces a Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner duo that is Color Intelligent. And the best part? They're 100% vegan.
White Sands Hydrating Shampoo with Color Intelligence is sulfate free and contains a clear micro shield, ensuring that it will delicately cleanse your hair, without stripping your tresses of much-needed moisture.
The Hydrating Conditioner with Color Intelligence is a light weight formula that protects against damaging free radicals.
Hydration, color protection, and cruelty free--what more could you want in hair products?
Every birthday that passes (I just celebrated my 26th in July) is a constant reminder of the importance of taking care of my skin.
And, in my humble opinion, one of the best ways to care for your skin is with proper night time makeup removal. Looking for a great, new cleanser? Look no further!
NARS introduces Makeup Cleansing Oil, a weightless and silky formula that thoroughly removes any traces of makeup, while preparing the skin for a good cleansing and leaving no residue behind!
NARS Makeup Cleansing Oil will be available for $40 in September 2009 on narscosmetics.com.
As a curvy gal, it's often an uphill battle to find jeans that fit just so. The closest I've come is a pair of elastic waist skinny jeans (no, they weren't maternity jeans!) I found at Target, which resulted in incessant teasing from the boyfriend.
However, Hudson's latest offering are not only just what the doctor ordered, but they just might do the trick. Totally different from those leggings you might have seen that are made to look like denim, Hudson's Jeggings are a combination of the jean and leggings.
So, how would you style these clever little devils this fall?
Lead denim designer for Hudson Jeans, Ben Taverniti, offers his suggestion, proving that Jeggings are as versatile as they are comfortable:
"The jegging is a fashion essential this season because it provides the comfort of the legging and chic design of the jean. It's something that is very easy to wear and goes with anything in your cloest. To dress up your new jeggings, wear them with Christian Louboutins or dress them down with a beat up pair of Converse tennis shoes. You can wear them with a tank top or a more dressy top, a canvas bag or a Balenciaga. The jegging gives your look an edge, no matter how you style them."
Hudson "jeggings" retail for $154.00 and are available in sizes 24-32.
It wasn't long ago that I traipsed across the beautiful floors of the Rachel | Rachel Roy showroom in ecstatic anticipation of the diffusion line's release. And now, that day has finally arrived!
The collection boasts fun, energetic prints and offers young women a chic and sophisticated edge--and at a very affordable price point, might I add! (The line will retail from $59 to $299 for sportswear, $79 to $199 for footwear, $40 - $195 for jewelry and $69 to $109 for handbags.)
Rachel | Rachel Roy will be offered at select Macy’s stores nationwide and on macys.com
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Whether it’s Winter or Summer, relentless rain or an unceasing heatwave where you are, this weeks Links a la Mode is packed with entertainment to keep you out of the sun/rain/wind.
If you plan to travel to escape your current weather conditions then Hi Fashion has some great travel tips and Idiosyncratic Style has some ideas for easy fashion DIY projects you can take with you.
Other highlights this week include a hilarious mans view on some Celebrity Fashion choices from Unfunded, Our Ocean’s coverage of Vivienne Westwood’s appearance on Jonathan Ross and Style Amor’s refusal to buy a wedding dress, as well as some insightful interviews and gorgeous give-aways.
Choosing just 20 links from the number of fantastic submissions is a challenging task and this week I found it particularly hard to whittle down the numbers so be sure to go and check out the rest of the links in the full Links a la Mode thread.
In June, New York Magazine's The Cut reported on Marc Jacobs's upcoming back-to-school capsule collection, Don't Miss the Marc.
The line, intended to appeal to the younger set, is an adorable range of denim jeans, leopard print leggings, and cutesy t-shirts adorned with the mantra, "Don't Fret My Pet." And best of all, it's at an accessible price point!
All pieces in the collection are priced at under $200.
Sure, he may have had a different age group in mind, but I'm not opposed to not acting my age, and purchasing a piece or two!
