High Heel or No Heel…Divas Can Even Strut In Sneakers
April 26th, 2012 by Christen
Fashion magazines, blogs and more are going insane for the latest trend to hit your soles this Spring! High fashion sneakers are all the rage right now and we’ve even spotted the comfy trend on show goers during Fashion Weeks across the globe, where your highest heels are all but required. One part sneaker, one part high-heeled pump, their tongue-in-cheek kicks are every urban girl’s fantasy. Accessory brand BE&D has found a way to merge the stiletto and the sneaker in the unlikeliest of ways – women’s feet everywhere, shall now rejoice!
In case you’re “gun shy” about printed sneakers, check out the entire collection of BE&D BrightLight Big City sneakers below…
Be&D Brightlight Big City sneaker, $128, beandd.com.
Recently, I just scored this pair online for less than it’s promoted retail price. Want to find out where AND nab a coupon code? Check out DivasandDorks on Instagram for all the details! (or you can buy them on Amazon.com)
Golden Fashions – Alexandre Herchcovitch for HP
April 26th, 2012 by Tech StaffCalling all tech fashionistas, designer Alex Herchcovitch is the latest go to guy for fashionable technology & accessories. Check out the latest in golden technology available today!
Alex Herchcovitch redesigned the look of the 11.6-inch HP Pavilion dm1-4175nr laptop model especially for styled ladies, in golden olive accents, adding a matching mouse and sleeve. The computer mouse is wireless, while the olive sleeve comes to protect the elegant portable computer powered by an 1.65GHz Vision E2 AMD dual-core processor, high definition graphics, ProtectSmart hard drive protection from HP, and the BrightView LED backlit technology. The laptop also comes with Windows 7 pre-installed, Bluetooth connectivity, 4GB DDR3SDRAM, 500GB storage capacity, Wi-Fi, Beats Audio, microphone and high definition web camera, and so on. You can order it online for $629.95 from QVC.
Haute Spring Fashions Fit For A Diva On A Budget!
April 26th, 2012 by Fashion StaffLooking to revamp your wardrobe on a budget? Essence Magazine serves up Divalicious Fashions For Under $50! Check out a few of our favorites from the list below…
Credit: Photography by Stuart Tyson, Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc. & Sabrina Grande/Rj Bennett
For more fabulous finds under $50 visit Essence.com.
A Guide To The Perfect Frames For Your Face!
April 24th, 2012 by Christen
With summer around the corner it’s time to buy the perfect pair of sunglasses for the sunny days ahead. Determining what style best suits your face shape can be tricky, so DivasandDorks.com sat down with MyHabit Senior Fashion Editor, Jenny Feldman who offered her tips and tricks of the trade. Check out her advice on choosing the most flattering frames for your face:
Oval
Characterized by high cheekbones and a chin that is narrower than the forehead.
Oval-shaped faces are lucky as most shaped lenses suit them. Experiment with various shapes, colors and styles, but make sure the size of your sunglasses is proportionate to the size of your face.
Round
Characterized by a full face without much cheekbone or jaw definition.
Look for styles that appear to lengthen and slim the face. Avoid round curves and stick to square or rectangle frames. Dark colored sunglasses add dimension to round faces!
Square
Characterized by a strong jaw with a wide forehead, chin and cheekbones.
Round frames contrast angular features, soften the jaw line and add length to the face – perfect for square-shaped faces. Make sure the top of the frame sits high enough on the face to downplay the jaw line.
Diamond
Characterized by a small forehead, high cheekbones, narrow eye and a narrow jaw.
Those with diamond-shaped faces should opt for glasses that widen the forehead while downplaying cheekbones. Oval, rimless frames can complement wide cheekbones often associated with diamond faces.
Heart
Characterized by a wide forehead and a low narrow chin.
Frames that are the same width on the top and bottom help balance heart-shaped faces by broadening the jaw. People with heart-shaped faces should dabble with colored glasses which draw attention to the top of the face.
Other things to keep in mind:
Make sure the frames cover your eyebrows.
When choosing a pair of sunglasses, a good rule of thumb is that your eyes should be positioned in the middle of the lens (vertically and horizontally)
The edge of the frames should be slightly wider than the widest part of your face
Visit MyHabit, Amazon’s membership-only fashion destination at 9:00am PT / noon ET on the following days to score shades of all shapes and sizes from top brands at up to 60% off with fast, free shipping and free returns:
April 23 – Fendi Sunglasses; Judith Leiber Sunglasses
April 24 – Kata Sunglasses
April 27 – John Richmond Sunglasses
April 30 – Missoni Sunglasses
May 1 – Kensie Sunglasses; Beryll Raw Sunglasses
May 2 – Chloe Sunglasses
Are you looking for new shades to update your look this season? Which frames fits your face best?
Wild Shoe Wednesday: Heavy Machine Spring 2012 Collection
April 18th, 2012 by Fashion StaffIn 2011 Vogue Italia selected Heavy Machine as one of the best emerging talents in the fashion industry and production was moved to Italy. Sheepskin, cow skin and nappa leather from Italy Padova was used to create these classic artisan heels with modern rebellious soul. This inspiration is shown by the collection’s bright color combinations and bold architectural designs.
Thumbelina
Inspired by childhood fairy tales and playgrounds everywhere…
All of these edgy artisanal heels can be found by checking out Heavy Machine online.
Elle Magazine Has What Your Facebook Friends “LIKE”
April 18th, 2012 by Tech StaffElle has launched a shoppable trend guide on Facebook in the latest of several ecommerce initiatives within the magazine industry.
The guide, embedded as a tab on Elle‘s Facebook page, invites shoppers to navigate across six editorially chosen spring trends, including floral, nautical and ladylike.
Users can click “love,” “want, “own” or “buy!” on each product page. By default, all interactions with the app are shared automatically on their Facebook Timeline — so even if users don’t make a purchase, they can inadvertently draw curious friends in to interact with the app. Users can also click to buy each product on the retailer’s website.
This makes it easy for users to interact, and allows Elle to turn those interactions into marketing promotions, as every action is shared with a user’s friends.
Kevin O’Malley, chief revenue officer and publisher at Elle, said that the app is less about pushing sales and more about leveraging recommendations among friends.
So you can’t do much shopping within the app, but your “LIKES” could influence potential sales & promotions in Elle magazine? (*Goes to eBay Fashion app to get my shopping fix…*) We’ll see how this plays out and if your friends “LIKE” what they see on the Elle Facebook page…
Have you checked out Elle’s Facebook page yet? What do you think?
Kelly Osborne Talks Body Image & Dressing For Your Body Type
April 16th, 2012 by Christen
"I came from a very, very small village, where everyone called me Kelly Smelly With the Big Belly Whose Dad’s on the Telly. It hurt so badly to be judged like that."
Kelly Osborne co-host of ‘Fashion Police’ on E!, daughter of rocker dad Ozzy & talk show mom Sharon Osbourne sat down with Glamour Magazine to discuss her body and style transformation – just in time to inspire you this Spring. Check out what she had to share, plus details on how to transform your style by finding the right fashions for your body type…
I call myself an FFP: former fat person. And when you’re an FFP, you will always see in yourself what people used to bully you for. I grew up on the road with my father—yes, Ozzy Osbourne—but I came from a very, very small village, where everyone called me Kelly Smelly With the Big Belly Whose Dad’s on the Telly. It hurt so badly to be judged like that. Even now I don’t consider myself skinny. But I have put a lot of hard work into my body over the years, and in the process, I’ve really learned to love myself. I want you to love yourself too, so here are my Dos & Don’ts for getting this kind of body confidence.
DON’T wish you looked like so-and-so
Women are so unforgiving of themselves. We don’t recognize our own beauty because we’re too busy comparing ourselves to other people. No, we are not all Gisele Bündchen; we’re not all Beyoncé. But I can tell you even the most beautiful girls in the world have felt insecure. And just seeing the pressure my friends Kim Kardashian and Kate Moss are under makes me never want to even be the prettiest woman in the room. There is no such thing as perfection.
Try this: Look in the mirror. Find one thing you like, whether it’s that you have long eyelashes or beautiful hands. Start there. Think, “Well, I’ve got this, and a lot of other people don’t.” You’ve got to look at what you do have, the tiniest things.
DO shut up the judgey voices
Especially your own. Yes, it’s a challenge to find the positive sometimes. It takes me a moment to get there, I’m not going to lie. Sometimes it’s other people’s voices you have to shut out. That’s what happened with me and Christina Aguilera, which people don’t understand. She called me fat for years. One night on Fashion Police I said, “F—k you. Now you’re fat too.” I didn’t say I wasn’t fat. I said, “Now you know how it feels.” And I’m sorry, but I stand by that. I make a point on the show never to say anything about anybody that I wouldn’t say directly to their face.
DON’T force yourself into a bikini
I don’t really like wearing bikinis. And if you don’t either, don’t make yourself. The first time I actually wore a bikini was two years ago! And who says you have to? I’m not good in the sun—my skin burns very quickly. If you want to be a little more covered up, go 1950s retro. Find a cute suit with a frilly skirt attached to it, and rock that. The thing is, you’ve got to get dressed and say to yourself, “If somebody else doesn’t like it, f—k them.” You feel great, so work it, own it, and love it. Read More of Kelly’s article HERE.
Find Dresses For Your Body Type
With the once a year discovery that winter is gone and the sun is here to stay brings three thoughts…
1. “Time to get this body swimsuit ready.”
2. “I better schedule a pedicure appointment immediately.”
3. ”It’s time to find more, fabulous everyday sundresses but which dress is right for me?”
It’s on everyone’s mind, so don’t feel bad. It’s especially difficult to find the right dress that accentuates your body type. Trust us, there are some dresses out there that doesn’t belong on anyone’s body and we’re going to help you avoid that mistake by highlighting our D&D approved sundresses for most body types HERE.
Top Heavy ladies click HERE.
Tom Boy beauties click HERE.
Bottom Heavy babes click HERE.
Wild Shoe Wednesday: Think Like A Man in Gianvito Rossi
April 11th, 2012 by Christen
Gabrielle Union wore Gianvito Rossi black satin wedges to the “Think Like A Man” Premiere in NYC. These heels are from the Spring 2012 collection featuring crystal embellishment. The designer expresses his predilection for sleek style and opts for light silhouettes, 4″ wedged heels, and hidden details. Cascades of crystals en-crust the heels of black satin wedges and makes an opulent statement which each step within them.
Would you rock these stylish crystal delights? How would you have styled Gabrielle differently with the Gianvito Rossi heels?
Tackle The Trend: Floral Dresses Of Spring
April 10th, 2012 by ChristenIt’s official! Spring has sprung and although there has been few traces of a cold front returning – we can seriously get into spring florals and fashions this season! From roses to daisies and every floral design in between – we reveal a few of our favorite designer dresses that will inspire you into floral fashions this spring and beyond.
Roberto Cavalli silk-satin and silk-chiffon dress, $2,770
Tackle The Trend Tips:
Toughen It Up – Take a dainty floral dress and toughen it up with a leather belt around your waist and chunky leather sandals…
Tone It Down – Tone down a bright floral maxi dress with your go-to denim jacket and a pair of dark brown leather sandals…
Class It Up – Dignify a floral dress with a black background by adding a lightweight black blazer and black wedge sandals…
Either way you rock it, a floral dress is one of the most versatile pieces you can wear this season! Check out a few of our favorite designer floral frocks that’ll get you ready for floral fashions in no time!
What’s your favorite floral pattern for Spring and MUST HAVE accessory for floral dresses? Let us know below!
App Lust / Shopping Must: Digital Shopping On The Go With Snapette!!
April 3rd, 2012 by Cat PeoplesIf you’re interested in apps that will make your life easier this summer, then look no further. My latest app lust added to my arsenal is the shopping app, “Snapette”. Are you ready to transform your shopping experience? Because this app will make a world of difference the moment you add it to your smartphone device.
Snapette is a fun and social way to share and discover great fashion finds. With Snapette, browse photos of the hottest shoes, bags and other fashion from stores near you. Also see what’s trending in New York, Paris or anywhere in the world by viewing what users globally are posting.
- Share photos of bags and shoes you love
- Discover great products by Hot, Near and New
- Follow & interact with other fashionistas & trendsetters
- Shop exclusive collections of top stores, brands and bloggers
Snapette has also partnered with over 40 of the hottest boutiques and stores in NYC, LA, SF and London to give you exclusive access to the best deals, discounts and sales.
Snapette lets you windowshop the world on your phone!
Snappette - known by some as the “Gossip Girl of Fashion apps” is your complete shopping companion! As an app that virtually replaces your fashion magazines for discovering the latest “trends” and unnecessary “window” shopping trips – Snappette highlights the latest buys available based on what you’re looking for and where you can buy it. For example, I’ve been searching for cute, inexpensive wedge sandals for Spring. Instead of searching high & low and roaming area stores, boutiques and more – I simply click on Snappette & select the “near me” tab and POOF – i’m instantly transported to a physical store where I can buy my latest fashion obsession.
What are some of your favorite shopping apps this season? We want to know! Happy Shopping!!
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