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Hi lovelies,
With NYFW right around the corner, there's no better way to get ready for the biggest week in fashion than by catching up on the latest beauty trends for Fall.
Luckily for us, Nordstrom Beauty Trend Events are back, and you can check out the closest one to you here.
Can't make it to NYFW or to one of the Nordstrom's events? Then don't fret, check out below and easily shop the top 3 beauty trends for Fall.
Hi lovelies,
One of the hottest events during New York Fashion Week was the NEXPERT styleXtech event. It brought together the brands that are on the cutting-edge of technology, fashion, lifestyle, digital, and beauty.
One of my favorite finds from the event was the FlyGrip. It's my "one-handed smart phone solution" that lets me text, talk, and take photos with effortless ease. The FlyGrips come in multiple colors and designs and fits on the back on your smart phone. You can even use it to prop up your phone on flat surfaces.
Show-stopping tech and style innovation makes the real news
at Fashion Week Tech Demo and Mobile Lounge!
New York, NY – Thursday, September 17, 2015 – On Thursday, September 10, fashion, beauty and tech’s influentials, press and bold-faced names came face-to-face with the future of style and technology at the NEXTPERT stylextech Demo Lounge at NYC’s Studio 450 – and also experienced what’s new, what’s next, what’s trending tomorrow in style and tech aboard the luxurious NEXTPERT stylextech Mobile Lounge. Sponsored by tech innovators Brother International Corporation and LG Electronics USA, and produced by well-known style and tech TV correspondent Katlean de Monchy of NEXTPERT stylextech, both the stationary and mobile lounges premiered the newest, cutting-edge technology products and experiences – designed to simplify – and elevate the art of looking fabulous. Among the innovations premiering at NYC Fashion Week:
· From LG, the revolutionary new LG Styler clothing care system, which refreshes clothes at the touch of a button, without harsh detergents, providing an ideal solution for both everyday clothing such as suits, coats and sweaters, as well as hard-to-maintain pieces. Also on view was LG’s revolutionary 65-inch class LG OLED 4K TV with its awe-inspiring perfect blacks and intense color, displaying stunning Fashion Week images and content, tailor-made for the hundreds of discerning attendees on hand.
· From Brother, industry-first disruptive technology with THE Dream Machine™ Innov-ís XV8500D embroidery, sewing, quilting and crafting machine - comes equipped with industry-first My Design Center, integrating InnovEye® 2 camera-like technology with up to 2x the scanning speed and up to 3x the resolution than Quattro® and the industry’s largest high-definition built-in high definition 10.1" LCD display.
· Also from Brother, the Persona PRS100, a versatile single needle embroidery machine with free arm embroidery, which gives you the flexibility and ease to embroider difficult to reach areas on caps, small t-shirts, sleeves, and much more.
· From fitness industry disruptor and trainer-to-the stars Kacy Duke, the live, interactive debut of her ground-breaking new Sculpt & Groove Workout featuring innovative cardio-sculpting moves, exhilarating compound exercises and soul-stirring sound-track.
· From ShadeScout™, the cosmetics color search mobile app that enables consumers to find products in the colors that inspire them. A pioneer in augmented reality, FaceCake is reinventing the way people shop for cosmetics by combining its color search technology, signature Virtual Try-On capabilities and built-in purchase features to create a mobile, immersive shopping experience.
· From Thync a small portable device that enables the wearer to feel calm or energized on demand. Wear it for just a few minutes and feel the effects for hours. Combining proven neuroscience with groundbreaking technology, Thync users are able to access inherent abilities and achieve more in the course of the day. The effects are similar to a shot of espresso or glass of wine - without ingesting anything. Thync Calm or Energy Vibes are delivered and controlled using an iOS app.
Additional Demo Lounge presenters included:
· Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes giving natural lashes the ultimate beauty boost, an increase in lash volume of up to 400 percent.
· UltraTech EverShield® fabric protection an easy to apply, colorfast treatment that repels water, oil, food, etc. without affecting breathability
· Whoosh! The super-natural next generation screen cleaner that literally repels dust, smudges and fingerprints
· AltaNeve Prosecco the crisp Italian sparking wine, the choice of connoisseurs
· Josh Cellars sophisticated yet approachable wines from California
· Chef Felix Castro delicious hors d’oeuvres with elegant flair
· Cocktail Caviar burst-able pearls of naturally flavored spirits
New York notables and celebrities were also an essential and exciting part of the SXT Demo Lounge and Mobile Lounge mix, with appearances by:
· Project Runway stars, Anthony Ryan Auld and Joshua McKinley, who hosted rides on the SXT Mobile Lounge as it toured NYC, delivering international press and media to select Fashion Week shows on Sept 10 and throughout NYFW
· Celebrity Guests at styleXtech demo lounge included Andi Dorfman, The Bachelorette as well as Supermodel Morgan O’Connor (Ralph Lauren campaign) and the stars of Bravo TV’s hit series Secrets and Wives, Andi Black, Liza Sandler, Sue Doneson. An affluent, social crowd including philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, Dreamodels’ Deborah Hung, John Madhessian owner of Madame Paulette, the luxury dry cleaner, and Dorinda Medley of Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of New York turned out for photographer Patrick McMullan’s annual celebration for his baby granddaughter Zelda’s birthday
· Among the top tier media attending were representative from Hearst Digital, Downtown Magazine, Architectural Digest and the Toronto Globe and Mail plus online correspondents from top beauty destinations, Total Beauty and Beauty Blitz turned out to meet the disruptors. Says creator and tech journalist Katlean de Monchy, “The NEXTPERT stylextech Mobile Lounge is in itself an innovation. The dual concepts - both Mobile and Demo Lounges - are unique to NEXTPERT stylextech New York Fashion Week and have already proven to be trend-setting. NEXTPERT’s stylextech concept is acknowledged now as a vital brand building tool for those who function as disruptors, the brands and personalities earning recognition worldwide for outstanding creative development in the style/tech arena.”
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $56 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.lg.com
About Brother
Brother International Corporation is one of the premier providers of products for the home, home office and office. The U.S. corporate office in Bridgewater, NJ, was established on April 21, 1954 and currently markets many industrial products, home appliances and business products manufactured by its parent company, Brother Industries, Ltd. of Nagoya, Japan. These products include an award-winning line of Multi-Function Center® machines and printers. Brother also provides the number-one line of facsimile machines in the U.S. and is the leader in electronic labeling, with its full line of P- touch® Electronic Labeling Systems. For more information you can visit the website at www.brother-usa.com.
About Nextpert Stylextech
NEXTPERT Katlean de Monchy the visionary force responsible for creating the first Mobile Lounge and curating stylextech is recognized for her forward-trending experiential events gathering influencers and top tier media. Next up from NEXTPERT, a celebrity-studded media-party planned for December in Miami during Art Basel; a gathering of disruptors at SouthXSouthwest; and a special Hamptons party in June 2016. And of course, NEXTPERT styleXtech will be back for February 2016 Fashion Week in New York.
Hi lovelies,
One of the not-to-be missed events of New York Fashion Week is definitely TechStyle NYC. Get the skinny below on the awesome event that includes fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and tech brands along with influential bloggers, designers, media, digital influencers, and more.
On the West Coast and couldn't make it to New York? Don't fret, TechStyle NYC is coming to LA Fashion Week on October 8th, and I'm happy to announce that I'm co-hosting so stay tuned for the exclusive details on how you can attend.
The ultimate retreat for high end influencers, media, and shamelessly chic fashionistas came back for another full day of fashion, tech, beauty, and lifestyle on Monday, September 14th, 2015. The experience was hosted by fellow fashionisto, TV personality and Style Expert, Noah Levy at Studio Arte. The roster of influencers included some loyal TechStyle NYC faces like Courtney Kornegay of The Courtwalk, Emily and Abigail of The Wanderlust Girls, Alexandra Dieck of Lexicon of Style, Bianca Jade of MizzFit, and actor Malik Yoba. There were also some new ones including Miss New York, Nicole Kulovany along with actress and comedian, Carey Reilly. Our friends at Bleu Magazine placed host as our resident media sponsor.
Doors opened at noon where guests were treated to a special gift from Donde Fashion with a quick download of their new shopping app. The Beauty Bliss Bar featured complimentary makeup touchups courtesy of Stylisted, an in-home beauty service, along with dry styles and specialty braids by Tressenoire, and True Concepts Organic. The Style Media Closet showcased designs by Meredith Marks, T. Tandon, Rejected Hearts Club, and Titika Active Couture. If you missed Titika, they still would like to send you something. Click here so we can put you in touch. Swggr, an app that rewards fashionistas/os for their style hung out for the day and was in search for trend setting brand ambassadors. Didn’t get to speak to them? Simply click here and we’ll put you in touch. Mavatar showcased their Carts for Cause™ from celeb Stylists including, Derek Warburton and of course TechStyle NYC’s host, Noah Levy. The peach parlor provided the ultimate bra-ha moment to attendees. Shapeways caused quite the stir with their 3D printed bags, jewelry designs and breathtaking masks.
Attendees were treated to beverages from SoundTea and cold brew coffees and cocktails from Kopi Trading Co.; Our friends over at Warsteiner served up their Premium German Pilsner in gorgeous gold-accent glasses that everybody got to keep. The cocktail reception featured a Do-It-Yourself mini-bar with an assortment of VeeV vodka that paired amazingly well with the flavors of SoundTea. Brode- the world’s first hydration vitamin hooked everybody up with some packs to keep them hydrated throughout the party and to avert guests from a next-day hangover. The team over at Osteria del Principe provided sandwiches while Dosha Pops and Stroopwafel provided some great snacking . Got a little rowdy and spilled a bit of your drink on your favorite outfit? BoomerangNYC was there, tricycle and all, to take care of the blunders to give out some credits to try their on-demand dry-cleaning and laundry service.
The positivity was in the air at the Mood Lounge with Lifetherapy where guests got to Choose Their Mood and were gifted fun mood bracelets. The Thync Bar, allowed guests to experience a calm or energy burst with their wearable tech. Can we say #PartyVibes?
Hi lovelies,
Kicking off New York Fashion Week was the must-attend event for stylists, bloggers, editors, designers, media, and digital influencers. Hosted by TV host, fashion stylist, brand ambassador, Louise Roe, along with co-founder, Anna Jensen, the SNAP+STYLE launch celebration held at Milk Studios was a who's who in the fashion biz. And for good reason, the purpose of the app is to create a global fashion community, connecting professional stylists with women from around the world, providing real-time wardrobe and shopping advice. Plus, it's super fun and easy to use.
Attendees included Jamie Chung, Raul Fernandez, Bill McComb, Beca Alexander (FashionIndie, Nylon), Nicole Isaacs, Pari Eshan (Pari Dust), Jeanne Grey (GreyLayers), Jessica Wang (Not Jess Fashion), Marianna Hewitt (Life With Me), Megan Mitchel (Style’d Avenue), Krystal Bick (This Time Tomorrow), Richard Lambertson, John Truex, Rio Uribe (Gypsy Sport), TR Newcomb (Tumblr), James Windon (Brigade Media), myself, and DJ Miss Nix. My fashion partner-in-crime, Kosi Harris, of One Creates Oneself, attended as well.
Louise Roe and Jamie Chung
Interactive Styling Service Platform Launches Today on iTunes and App Store
Revolutionary app SNAP+STYLE (S+S) launches today with a next-level styling platform tailored to democratizing access to a personal stylist. Simply download the app, and a personalized, luxury service once reserved only for celebrities and a lucky few is now available for all.
The app enables a two-way dialogue between clients and a community of stellar S+S stylists with editorial, celebrity and brand experience. The stylists offer personalized, spot-on fashion recommendations that pair items from women’s wardrobes with apparel for purchase. All at the snap of a pic and a touch of a screen. In real time.
“Like many women, I longed for a knowledgeable personal stylist to guide me through shopping investments and daily wardrobe choices, enabling me to ask: How do I wear this piece? How do I take it from day to evening?“ says co-founder Anna Jensen. “Now, I get real-time answers and complete confidence in my look. Every woman wants that sense of self-assuredness, and we built SNAP+STYLE to ensure that we all do.”
Bill McComb, former CEO of Liz Claiborne (now Kate Spade), an investor/advisor for SNAP+STYLE, immediately envisioned the game-changing retailer benefits. “I see in this technology the ultimate tool for a retailer,” says McComb. “This is a platform that enables brands to take clienteling beyond traditional email outreach. Empowering store level associates to use a social-like interface to tap the power of two-way connection builds a community of loyal brand acolytes. That is nothing short of a very big idea."
Raul Fernandez, veteran tech CEO and Vice Chairman of Monumental Sports and Entertainment (owner of the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Verizon Center) helped fund and accelerate the development of the business by recruiting Co-Founder CTO Gary Myers and fellow investors Bill McComb, ToddBradley and Marc McMorris.
Explains Mr. Fernandez, "Women are already highly engaged and interested in fashion. This platform provides anopportunity to build on that passion, redefining the level of deep customer interaction to create the most highly engaged community in the fashion space.”
SNAP+STYLE is now available for free to download on the Apple iOS App Store and iTunes.
Click here to download
http://apple.co/1g5bL4d
Hi lovelies,
One of my favorite fashion trade shows is PROJECT New York. It has over 150 brands and booths.
Even though I couldn't make it this year since I'm in LA now, I wanted to share with you their awesome recap.
Hi lovelies,
I've officially been in LA for 4 months and much to my surprise, it's starting to feel like home. I never thought that I would ever get over missing the intoxicating energy of New York City, but LA has been able to hold its own.
I've met some really cool fashion bloggers to hit up the parties with and other writers and actors to bond with over the highs and lows of the Hollywood grind. West Hollywood has been my haven, much like the streets of Chelsea and Williamsburg were.
The pace in LA is much slower than NYC, but somehow I find that the stakes are much higher here. The consequences are substantial and the opportunities are endless, with a constant sense of urgency. Am I going to run into Spielberg at Starbucks? Better put on my Sunday's best to pick up my mocha peppermint latte.
I still wear black and eyeliner. Although I'm wearing less eyeliner these days and opting for a bold brow with sun-kissed cheeks. It was surprisingly cool enough these past few days to make hot chocolate and actually even its warmth. That was the best of both worlds. There's nothing like a crisp Fall night in New York City, when you're wrapped-up in an oversized sweater, leggings, and leg warmers, laughing over a glass of Merlot with your best friend.
Hi lovelies,
Even though it's the new fall season, the temperature seems to only be rising here in the land of dreams, Los Angeles. When I was back in New York, I couldn't wait to break out the fur vests, leather pants, chunky sweaters, and sip on hot toddies with my girls.
So here's my take on a classic New York fall look, done the LA way.
Hi lovelies,
Now that I'm splitting my time between New York and Atlanta, it's time to start building relationships with the people that have the power to bring me into the room so I can book the job. You guessed it, the almighty casting director.
At first I was worried about breaking into the market down here and making connections. The thought of “starting over” down here while maintaining my friendships, relationships, and connections back in New York was a bit overwhelming. After taking a deep breath and reciting my mantras Deepak-style, I quickly remembered the core basics of building relationships and instead of feeling overwhelmed, I felt inspired and excited for my big new adventure in “The New Hollywood.”
Of course, I wanted to share with you all my core basics of building relationships with casting directors and my list of the top casting directors to connect with in ATL.
Connecting with casting directors:
BONUS: SAG-AFTRA CAP sessions have just kicked-off in Atlanta. If you are in the union you can sign-up for free sessions with casting directors that includes a Q&A and you get to do a scene and perform for the casting directors. I'm lucky enough to have gotten in with Alpha Tyler, (casting director for BET) and Shay Bentley Griffin (who has cast over 100 films and TV shows).
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Hey lovelies,
As I'm figuring out my New York Fashion Week calendar, and most importantly, outfits, my friends across the pond put together an awesome "What to Wear" to London Fashion Week Guide, that I just had to share with you all. But whether or not you're sitting front row in NY, London, or Paris, don't forget to check out my New York Fashion Survival Guide.
Shop the looks:
Textile Federation - http://www.textilefederation.com/
Qulit - http://www.qulit.co.uk/
Kat&Bee - http://www.katandbee.co.uk/
SpottedOnCeleb.com - http://www.spottedonceleb.com/
Happy fashion week!
xo,
Candy
