Wild Shoe Wednesday: New York Fashion Week Fall 12 Edition
September 5th, 2012 by Fashion StaffWe are hours away from being consumed with one of the biggest fashion event of the year, New York Fashion Week, where the spring collections will take the main stage at Lincoln Center. In the spirit of fashion week we decided to take a look at some of the best shoes to hit the runway last Feburary when the fall 2012 collections were revealed.
Some of our favorite sole designs included…
Nicholas Kirkwood for Prabal Gurung: The pony hair back and geometric platform sealed the deal for this shoe being on of the best for the Fall Season.
Rodarte: Its nothing better that a visually interesting shoe. These Rodarte booties will definitley get you noticed with the unique print featured front and center on this shoe.
Proenza Schouler: Another great bootie with more of a mascline edge with a touch of houndstooth.
Altuzarra: These boots were made for strutting, so give a little kick these your fine thigh high Altuzarra Boots.
Which pair of these fashionable heels suite your fall fashion fancy?
Images Courtsey of: fashionbombdaily.com & style.com
FLOTUS Michelle Obama WOWS & INSPIRES At #DNC2012
September 5th, 2012 by Christen;
Reporting LIVE from the Democratic National Convention FLOTUS Michelle Obama showed her support for an All-American designer during her Tuesday night speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC.
FLOTUS, 48, looked fabulous in a pink floral Tracy Reese dress and coordinating J. Crew heels — proving once again, you don’t need to shell out big designer bucks to look chic. The Detroit-born Reese’s designs have been a favorite of the First Lady’s during her four-plus years in the spotlight alongside her husband, President Barack Obama. (In May, Obama wore a sophisticated blue Tracy Reese dress for her Ebony magazine cover).
As “mom-in-chief” watching her exclaim how much she still loves & believes in President Barack Obama like never before, is a true testament to what a partnership is really about. At times, on the cusp of tears while discussing her father’s diligence in working and providing for her education, she also compared President Obama’s upbringing & stance about financial aid “…to Barack, these issues aren’t political – they’re personal…” Read more of FLOTUS speech HERE.
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What was your favorite fashionable moments from FLOTUS? Did she do a great job of convincing Americans that President Obama is the right man for presidency in 2012?
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Michelle Obama
Credit: Win McNamee/Getty
Wild Shoe Alert: Balenciaga Resort 2013 Collection
August 23rd, 2012 by ChristenRaising the standard in sandal wear, Pierre Hardy’s work for Balenciaga have been nothing short of spectacular and for 2013 Resort he does not disappoint. The unique ribbon detail of these open-toe boots are so avant-garde any lady wearing these heels will definitely be noticed and envied.
Gladiator sandal boots formed of double-face ribbon twists in pink/black
This new spin on the “Gladiator” sandal is the perfect balance of sweet with the pastel colorings, feminine roughing and ribbons. On the other hand Balenciaga keeps it sexy with the peek-a-boo ankle height & peep toe design.
gladiator sandal boots formed of double-face ribbon twists in yellow/gray
Are you a fan of the Balenciaga Resort Gladiator sandals? Which of your favorite celebs could you imagine rocking a pair of these heels next season?
A Taste Of British Fashion, On Sale…
August 6th, 2012 by ChristenIf the Olympics have inspired you to add a little English fashion to your closet, now is the time to check out Young British Designers sale RIGHT NOW! With designer shoes, fashions and accessories up to 70% off – now is the time to experiment with a little style without experimenting on exasperating your budget! YoungBritishDesigners.com
Check out a few of these styles for your soles…
Are there any British fashion that you’re interested in experimenting in? Who’s your favorite British designer?
Traveling On The Go With DVF! Harper Connect Leather Daybag
July 4th, 2012 by Fashion Staff
Diane von Furstenberg is a woman who has been traveling all of her life, and her designs have always reflected her understanding of women and what they want. Case in point: For this spring’s collection, she has introduced the ultimate woman-on-the-go bag, a purse with a dedicated spot for your iPad. The bag has a zippered flap on the outside back panel, and it folds out flat, holding your iPad in place. This is amazing for planes, trains, anywhere! Just zip up again and you are ready to go. Beautifully made of leather with a chain strap and a cross-body strap option. $695 at dvf.com.
Haute Designer Sample Sales Coming In June! (Ralph Lauren, DVF, Tory Burch)
May 29th, 2012 by Fashion Staff
Looking for haute designer duds at reasonable prices in NYC is not as hard as you think! With plenty of designer sample sales throughout New York City with slashed prices of up to 80% off – finding designer discounts will no longer be a problem, instead it’ll be finding ways to keep your money in your pockets! Check out a few upcoming sample sales to look forward to next month below & an app that’ll keep you on top of the NYC Sample Sale game…
RALPH LAUREN
Date: June 4th – 7th 2012
When/Where: Soiffer Haskin 317 West 33rd Street, NYC (Just west of 8th Avenue).
What to know: MEN’S & WOMEN’S, LUXURY, APPAREL & ACCESSORIES, Cruise, Spring and Summer Collections, CREDIT CARDS ONLY, (American Express, Visa or MasterCard), All Sales Final. No strollers allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
Date: June 5th-June 9th
Diane von Furstenberg will be taking over 260 Fifth Avenue starting on Tuesday, June 5 and running through Saturday, June 9th.
When/Where: Tuesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 9. Tues 9am—6:30pm, Weds 10am—8pm, Thurs 10am—7pm, Fri 9am—5pm, Sat 10am—3pm. 260 Fifth Ave between 28th and 29th St
General discount: Up to 75% off. Tees were $40; pants, skirts, blouses, and sweaters were $80; dresses and jackets were $125; wrap dresses and vintage were $150; leathers were $250; and cocktail dresses and coats were $275.
What to know: Diehard DVF fans flock to this sale, so get ready for a really long line. Also, be prepared to squeeze through tiny aisles and possibly get stabbed by a hanger or two.
TORY BURCH
Date: June 12th – 16th 2012
When/Where: 261 W. 36th St (b/w 7th & 8th Ave), 2nd Floor.
What to know: This sale tends to draw large crowds (mob scenes at times and at one sale the NYPD had to restore order)… so be prepared to wait if you’re planning to go on the first day.
Looking for a way to have all your favorite sample sales, dates and locations at the tip of your fingers? There’s an app for that! Why not download the ultimate app for all your sample sale shopping needs?
The NYC Sample Sales App provides detailed info for dozens of samples sales in NYC and is one of the first apps to feature Apples’s newest location awareness technology. While walking the streets of NYC, a user can be immediately alerted to any sample sale within a 1one mile radius. No longer will you have to scour the internet for the latest sample sale news, you can find it instantly with you smartphone device.
Amazon.com Brings Designer Fashions To Your Doorstep…
May 9th, 2012 by Fashion StaffAmazon is so serious about its next big thing that it hired three women to do nothing but try on size 8 shoes for its Web reviews. Full time. The online retailer is shooting 3,000 fashion images a day in a photo studio using patent-pending technology.
And it is happily losing hundreds of millions of dollars a year on free shipping — and, on apparel, even free returns — to keep its shoppers coming back. Until now, fashion has been one of the few categories that Amazon has tried to dominate without success. In addition to its own site, Amazon bought the shoe site Zappos.com for more than $1 billion in 2009, started the shoe site Endless.com and MyHabit, and bought the boutique Shopbop in 2006.
Read more at NYTimes.com
Having wounded the publishing industry, slashed pricing in electronics and made the toy industry quiver, Amazon is taking on the high-end clothing business in its typical way: go big and spare no expense.
“It’s Day 1 in the category,” Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s chief executive, said in a recent interview. Though characteristically tight-lipped on bottom-line details, Mr. Bezos said the company was making a “significant” investment in fashion to convince top brands that it wanted to work with them, not against them.
The traditional retail world — and many major brands that want no part of Amazon — are gearing up to fight for their lives.
“It has the latitude to set prices and charge whatever it wants,” Sucharita Mulpuru, an analyst for Forrester Research, said of Amazon. “That is a huge threat for brands.”
Amazon has sold clothing for years. But recently it has focused on signing on hundreds of contemporary and high-end brands, including Michael Kors, Vivienne Westwood, Catherine Malandrino, Jack Spade and Tracy Reese, and it continues to prowl for more. On Monday, some of Amazon’s muscle was on display as the company sponsored, and live-streamed, the Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the accompanying exhibit.
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…
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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.
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!
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What’s your favorite floral pattern for Spring and MUST HAVE accessory for floral dresses? Let us know below!
NYFW – Tracy Reese Fall 2012: The Flirty & Fabulous Side Of Fall Fashion
February 17th, 2012 by ChristenOnce in a while, a collection hits the runway of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week that makes you wish to fast-forward time and seasons. The Fall 2012 runway show by Tracy Reese was undoubtedly that collection for me.
Designer (and fellow FAB Cass Tech Alumni) – Tracy Reese.
One resounding similarity of each piece in the collection made me believe in the flirty, happiness that fall fashion brings. Usually, the change in seasons brings a melancholy feel and desire to extend summertime weather and fun – well into the autumn months. This collection however, showcases pops of print and colors that bubbles up the anticipation for seasonal & fashionable change. The confident, bold shades of orange and bright greens paired with embellished tops and form-fitting silhouettes will definitely be a hit for the bold, fierce fashionistas that’s unafraid of standing out in a room, on a runway or beyond.
