Wild Shoe Wednesday: The History of Shoes {INFOGRAPHIC]
February 22nd, 2012 by ChristenFrom sneakers to stilettos, men and women everywhere have a special bond when it comes to their shoes. Check out the sole-stirring history of shoes and let us know which of your favorite pair that you can’t live without.
Re-create Your Wardrobe With An Office Fashion Makeover {INFOGRAPHIC}
February 21st, 2012 by ChristenIt’s fashion’s trickest time of the year. The seasons are changing, but we’re not out of the woods yet. Old man winter isn’t going anywhere soon but that shouldn’t ruin your fashion ability today. Check out the infographic below and learn how you can recreate your wardrobe with an office fashion makeover.
Rolling Out Magazine features DivasandDorks.com
February 20th, 2012 by ChristenRecently, I was interviewed by Rolling Out Magazine to share the secret behind DivasandDorks.com’s rapid growth & expansion within such a short period time. Sharing some of the principles and sales tips that I learned within my media marketing experience – and examples on how I apply them to the business of blogging was a joy that I’ll never forget.
Learn about my strategies used to secure brand partnerships, how I manage the balance of journalistic integrity vs advertising and more in the article. Read More on RollingOut.com
D&D Entertainment News: COOL, CHIC IN A CLICK 3.0
February 17th, 2012 by ChristenCheck out the links below for the latest news from Nick Cannon’s health scare to saying good-bye to ‘The Voice” Whitney Houston.
Nick Cannon says he could die if he doesn’t pump the brakes on his career … and the first step is quitting his gig on a NY morning radio show. Cannon tweeted this morning, “The Doctors found blood clots in my lungs and said if I don’t slow down and stop working so hard then it’s a wrap!” Doctors also discovered an enlarged ventricle in Nick’s heart. READ MORE on what jobs he’s quitting and where’s he’s going from here.
The untimely death of international star, “The Voice” Whitney Houston has become more of a reality with her pending funeral tomorrow in New Jersey. Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will perform at Whitney Houston’s funeral Saturday . Houston’s “Bodyguard” co-star Kevin Costner, ex-husband Bobby Brown and Oprah Winfrey are expected to attend, as are Tyler Perry, Rickey Minor, Alicia Keys and Dionne Warwick. The eulogy will be given by Pastor Marvin Winans. The private funeral will be broadcasted LIVE on BET, Centric, and CNN. READ MORE.
Police say R&B singer-songwriter Robin Thicke has been arrested on a minor drug charge in New York City. READ MORE to find out where he was caught lighting up and to find out if justice was served.
NAACP Image Awards airs tonight with big celebrities, big movies and big entertainers. Leading the way with eight nominations is Oscar contender “The Help”. The film about black maids who speak out against their white employers during the civil rights era leads all nominees with eight bids, including best picture. Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer, Cicely Tyson and Bryce Dallas Howard are up for acting awards, and Tate Taylor is nominated for outstanding writing and directing. Hosted by Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie the NAACP Image Awards will be airing LIVE tonight at 8pm/ET on NBC. READ MORE.
Iman to Host First-Ever “Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show” During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
February 15th, 2012 by Christen
On Thursday, February 16 at 3pm, the first-ever Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show, will premiere as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, hosted by mom and model Iman, with a collection of designers who are realistic for today’s moms.
“As a mother of two and a fashion industry veteran, I am thrilled to host Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show at Lincoln Center this season,” said Iman. “Balancing my family and business lives has always been a priority for me, and I am proud to support other women striving to do the same.”
Denise Albert and Melissa Gerstein of The Moms, a multiplatform lifestyle brand, were looking to showcase everyday fashion for moms with different styles, different jobs and different lives.
“Like so many women in the workforce, we altered our paths once we had kids,” said Albert. “One thing that stayed true was our love of fashion.”
“When you are a mom you take all the focus off yourself and channel it towards your children. The creation of our show is to help moms reclaim their sense of style with affordable and transformable looks that are wearable throughout the day,” said Gerstein. ”When you look good, you feel good!”
“With 32 million moms online with $2.4 trillion worth of spending power and 66 percent of those moms Facebook, there’s no doubt that fashion, moms and social media are all converging, which is at the core of the thinking behind Strut,” said MOM-entum’s Holly Pavlika.
Designers and top consumer brands couldn’t agree more. T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, Matrix, and Clorox and are all top sponsors of the event because they recognize and celebrate the power of mom and her love of beauty and fashion.
Tory Burch, Rachel Roy, Vera Wang, Douglas Hannant, Rebecca Minkoff, Gap, Laundry, Michael Kors,David Meister, Ramy Brook, The Children’s Place, Quinny, BCBG, Monica Botkier, Hatch by Twobirds, Pea in the Pod, Coldwater Creek, Bela Bum Bum, and Ingrid & Isabel are also celebrating mom and providing looks available in-store and online to be featured on the runway, worn by real moms who truly embody what it means to be a fashionable mom.
AT&T and Samsung Team Up With Fashion Brand rag & bone to Launch the Samsung Galaxy Note
February 15th, 2012 by Christen
Last night at Dream Downtown in NYC – David Neville and Marcus Wainwright of rag & bone hosted the Galaxy Note U.S. launch party during New York Fashion Week. The creative collaboration between the Galaxy Note and rag & bone is a perfect fit as both emphasize inspiration and ease of use whether through fashion or technology. In celebration of the release of the Galaxy Note, rag & bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville have designed a custom case for their partnership with Samsung’s Galaxy Note, available later this month.
“Working with Samsung on this project has been a very exciting process. We are looking forward to the release of the Galaxy Note and to be involved in the launch of such a cool device that merges technology and design,” said Neville and Wainwright of rag & bone.
Celebrities and guests alike enjoyed drinks, h’doeuvres, Valentine’s Day treats as well as doll transformations with the help of the Galaxy Note “Fashion: Take Note Studio Paper Dolls” application. The musical delights of DJ Mia Moretti & Violinist Caitlin Moe with Lady Starlight kept the crowd moving with the live musical performance by Band of Horses.
A great time was had by all, including myself who had the chance to walk the red carpet, perform a quick Samsung Galaxy Note tutorial & snapping photos / autographs using the amazing device.
On February 19th, Samsung Mobile and AT&T will launch the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note, a new type of smartphone. It is the ultimate on-th-go device which consolidates core benefits of a tablet while maintaining smartphone portability and utilizes AT&T’s 4G LTE network. It allows users to capture, share and create like never before. For more check out Samsung.com.
NYFW – Reem Acra Fall 2012: Wham, Glam, Thank You Ma’am.
February 14th, 2012 by ChristenIf you thought you’d get through New York Fashion Week without seeing the glamourous side of Fall fashion, then think again. The glitz and glam that graced the runway in the Reem Acra Fall 2012 runway show was over-the-top Haute Hollywood!
With each gown that graced the runway, you couldn’t help but immediately identify them with haute celebs like Kelly Rowland, Beyonce, or Jennifer Lopez. A mix of sheer, cutouts and variations of sequins definitely positioned the Reem Acra Fall collection as one that stands out and I’m excited to see which Hollywood celebrity will be the first to walk the red carpet in a Reem Acra gown as if it’s their own personal runway. Check out a few of the looks below…
Accessory Remix It: Valentine’s Day Edition
February 13th, 2012 by Guest PostBy Enovia Bedford
Have weeks gone by and you’re stressing out? “What do I get the Divo or Dork in my life for Valentine’s Day?” Have no fear Accessory Remix It is here to help. Here are two of our favorite Do it yourself projects for the Divo or Dork in your life.
The Gift: Cufflinks
You’ve been around your dork for months now.Have you been paying attention during all of those sports games you’ve been watching with your guy? Blue Moon? Brooklyn Brewery? Izzy Soda? By now you should know your beaus beverage of choice. To make snagging the caps easier pop a top with him and enjoy. Snatch the caps and stash them until you are ready for your project.
Best Presentation:
If you’re the type of diva who wakes up irons his clothes, make his lunch and help him get ready for work. Surprise him Valentine’s Day morning with these cufflinks of his favorite beverage to add to his favorite suit.
Materials:
Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Sticks
Cufflink part ( can be found at your local arts and crafts store or you can get an old pair from a second hand store and glue over them)
Sand Paper
Soapy water
Imitation Vanilla Flavor
Project Time: 10 mins
Step 1
The caps will have an odor so firsts thing soak them for a few minutes in soapy water with a drop of vanilla flavor. It cleans them and gives the caps a nice fresh smell. Dry thoroughly .
Step 2
The ridges of the bottle cap can be a little sharp. Lightly sand the ridges.
Step 3
Make sure your glue gun is nice and hot. Take the cufflink parts and dab a small bead of glue on the back. Stand the cufflink part directly in the middle of the bottle cap.
Step 4
In a continuous movement squeeze your hot glue around the cuff link part completely filling up your bottle cap. Make sure the cap is laying flat so the glue and settle. You will have some air bubbles which I think add to the do it yourself feel.
Step 5
DO NOT TOUCH! That glue is hot and has heated up your metal. Let the glue sit and harden and there you have it. Your guys favorite beverage on a cufflink.
Mini Man Can-dles
I have a little secret diva’s. Men like candles. Dorks, jocks, gents they all love candles! They like it when you light them, they like to light them (in secret) so let’s make something they can be proud about.
Best Presentation:
Dim the lights, light your candles and give him his real gift. Enjoy!
Materials:
Soda or Beer Can
Scissors
Hot Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Tea Light Candles (man friendly scents vanilla, chocolate, mocha, caramel, coffee or you can add your own flavored oils. There are also some alcohol flavored candles )
Step 1
Cut off the top and bottom of your can.
Step 2
Cut down the side of your can so you can lay it flat. Measure around the tea light candle and cut a slightly larger piece of the can.
Step 3
Trace the bottom of a tea light candle onto the excess can and cut out.
Step 4
Use sand paper on the cut out round part (this will be the bottom of your candle holder) and the edges that need to get glue together.
Step 5
Curve the large piece of can that was measured around the tea light candle and glue. Glue the circle bottom piece.
Step 6
Drop your tea light candle into the bottom your candle holder and light.
Nothing says thoughtfulness than a custom created gift for your loved one. These gifts last long and create impressions for years to come.
For more custom gift ideas visit Enovia online at AccessoryRemix.com.
Samsung Galaxy Note and AT&T invades New York Fashion Week
February 10th, 2012 by ChristenFashion Week looks like one glamorous spectacle after another. Behind the scenes, it’s a whole other story. This year, Samsung Mobile and Next Model Management are partnering to bring that story directly to you, straight from some of the fashion world’s biggest talent – all thanks to the revolutionary Samsung Galaxy Note.
This season, Samsung is partnering with Next Model Management to work with eight of the top models including: Anja Rubik, Karlie Kloss, Arizona Muse, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Kendra Spears, Aline Weber, Ruby Aldridge and Shanina Shaik to give an exclusive inside look at the world of fashion during Fashion Week in New York, London and Paris – all thanks to the Samsung GALAXY Note. Thanks to this sleek and powerful new smartphone, the ladies can carry less while being able to create, capture and share content through email, text or social networking. Even better, the Galaxy Note’s built-in S Pen will allow them to share behind the scenes photos, videos and more – all with a person, hand-written touch.
Off the runway, Derek Blasberg, Editor at Large of Conde Nast’s Style.com, Senior Fashion News and Special Projects Editor at V and VMAN, and a contributing editor for Harper’s Bazaar along with myself will be leaving the pen and pad behind as we report from fashion week in New York. Covering the very latest word – pictures and video too – on the best of fashion and parties, the top models and celebrities, all the highs, lows and everything in between that only New York Fashion Week can bring all with the Galaxy Note. #GalaxyNoteFW
Disclosure: I was provided the Galaxy Note by Samsung Mobile for use while live blogging during New York Fashion Week.
Droid Razr Users – Share Your Opinions, Get Paid PLUS National Exposure!
February 1st, 2012 by ChristenIf you love smartphones, specifically the Motorola Droid Razr, here’s a great opportunity to get paid! Here’s a great opportunity for people with a Droid Razr Phone (Razr, Razr X, etc.) to get $250 for a one-hour market research project, PLUS the potential opportunity to make MUCH, MUCH MORE (and I mean a LOT!) with huge national exposure!
Marketers are searching NATIONWIDE for people who use a Motorola Droid Razr phone (Razr, Razr X, etc.) to take part in a market research project. You’ll get paid $250 for an hour of your time, PLUS a potential opportunity to make MUCH, MUCH MORE! (can’t say what, but it’s an incredible opportunity, including huge national exposure!) Marketers need people who are available Wednesday or Thursday, February 1st & 2nd, 2012 (you must submit by Wednesday evening).
Open to all ages and walks of Life – and they’re especially interested in Businesspeople and professionals. This is an AMAZING opportunity that you definitely want to share. (Tell your friends if they have a Razr X to get in touch – they will thank you!)
They’re looking to interview real people that can talk knowledgeably about their smart phone and its features. In case you want to review before your interview, you can visit our review: Motorola Droid Razr: Is It The Sharpest Smartphone Out? (Review)
Or check out Motorola directly below…
http://developer.motorola.com/products/droid-razr-xt912/
Don’t have the Motorola Razr? Don’t worry! If you don’t have a Razr but are unhappy with your current phone and can share why, you may be eligible for this great opportunity as well – so feel free to respond, study the Razr features on the hyperlink above so you know about the great features it has!
TO APPLY:
Email ALL the information requested below IMMEDIATELY (no later than Wednesday evening, February 1st, 2012) to:
Jordanwiles@gmail.com
Be sure to include:
1. Your name (first and last)
2. Contact phone number
3. City/State where you live
4. What kind of Droid Phone you have (X, X2, Razr, RazrMax, Android… or what phone you have that you would be willing to get rid of and upgrade to the Razr. If you have a Razr XT912, please indicate specifically)
5. Indicate if you are available to come to the Toluca Lake area of Los Angeles in the daytime on Wednesday or Thursday (Feb 1st & 2nd). If you cannot or are not in the LA area no problem- Skype interviews are available.
6. Recent photo (jpg format please)
You will be contacted if you are selected to particiapte in this opportunity.
GOOD LUCK!
