I know it's hot outside... but I'm kind of in love with these...
Limited Edition Olympic Shoe Designed by British Designer Aruna Seth
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From my friends at Aruna Seth to you!
Aruna Seth's 'Olympic' Wedge Heel retails for $5,500.00
With the official start to the Olympics just days away, British luxury footwear designer Aruna Seth is commemorating the historic occasion with the launch of her limited-edition 'Olympic' shoe. The show-stopping, Swarovski-encrusted wedge heel is made up of over 3,000 Swarovski crystals and a design featuring the iconic ruby-colored Olympic rings! "This shoe is a fun way to pay tribute to my native Britain hosting such an exciting worldwide event," says designer Aruna Seth. I wanted to create a shoe that would be festive, but also timeless."
With the official start to the Olympics just days away, British luxury footwear designer Aruna Seth is commemorating the historic occasion with the launch of her limited-edition 'Olympic' shoe. The show-stopping, Swarovski-encrusted wedge heel is made up of over 3,000 Swarovski crystals and a design featuring the iconic ruby-colored Olympic rings! "This shoe is a fun way to pay tribute to my native Britain hosting such an exciting worldwide event," says designer Aruna Seth. I wanted to create a shoe that would be festive, but also timeless."
So obsessed right now...
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I am so obsessed with...
- Family: I'm blogging on the road with my family from a massive family reunion/vacation - awesome to be reminded how important and special family is in your life
- Cleanses: I plan on buckling down and doing the infamous Master Cleanse when I get back to New York
- Dehumidifiers: My Chateau de Candy (what I call my fab apartment) flooded last week and finding a dehumidifier and two fans have been clutch
- WordMole on BlackBerry: OK, so I might be the only person on planet that still has a BlackBerry without a complimentary iPhone to go with it and I'm not a videogamer either, but the very simple game of WordMol have kept me preoccupied on the days I forget a book while riding the subway
- Bread & Butter: I love the fresh salad bar at this Union Square deli and eating outside on these sunny Summer days
Trend Alert: Tribal Treats
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Look for what's hot in Fall? Opt for antique snakeskin clutches, embellished suede pouches and striking graphic prints House of Harlow 1960,
Kat&Bee, Madeleine Thompson and Beta Fashion have all the
accessories you need next season!
Make a Splash with H&M’s, Buy 1, Get 1 Free Ladies Swimsuits
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From my friends at H&M to you!
H&M, Hennes and Mauritz
is committed to providing its customers with fabulous fashion and
quality at the best possible price. Mid-Summer is here, and to celebrate
H&M has the perfect treat: two ladies swimsuits for the price of one, starting at just $4.95!
Whether you’re planning a last minute beach trip or just catching some rays in the yard, H&M will
surely meet your swim wear needs. Make sure to pick up the season’s
hottest trends -- fun prints, neons, and sexy one-pieces
-- and don’t be afraid to mix and match! Stop by your local H&M from July 19th - August 1st for a chance to shop the best promotion yet.
"MAKER of SAINTS" movie with Erykah Badu
CommentMy friend Moe Jordan is filming a movie with Erykah Badu and Iona Brown - and we need your help! Please see below:
SUPPORT & DONATE
We have three weeks, so please donate to the Maker of Saints kickstarter! The film MAKER of SAINTS, stars the artist Erykah Badu and artist Iona Brown. Make this film come ALIVE!Join Me! I need your help, so please watch our pitch video and donate. Here's the project’s URL: http://www.kickstarter.
http://www.kickstarter.com/
Get the look! Katie Holmes graces the cover of ELLE's August 2012 Issue
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How to get the look with just 3 easy steps by Celebrity Hairstylist Angelo David of Angelo David Salon
Step 1: Apply the Angelo David Premier Volume Spray (available at www.angelodavid.com $18.50) on wet hair to create lift.
Step 2: After blow drying hair straight using the Angelo David Round Brush (available at www.angelodavid.com $65), separate the front section of your hair, then clip in the Angelo David Couture Fringe (available at www.angelodavid.com) to create your bangs.
Step 3: Set with a flatiron for a smooth finish.
Contact Angelo David:
www.angelodavid.com
48 East 43 Street
2nd Floor
New York City
(212) 883-6620
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Step 2: After blow drying hair straight using the Angelo David Round Brush (available at www.angelodavid.com $65), separate the front section of your hair, then clip in the Angelo David Couture Fringe (available at www.angelodavid.com) to create your bangs.
Step 3: Set with a flatiron for a smooth finish.
Contact Angelo David:
www.angelodavid.com
48 East 43 Street
2nd Floor
New York City
(212) 883-6620
@AD_salon
Wear PANDA: You never looked so good
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In an industry where fast and fickle, glitz and glam are the norm, we
are constantly looking for the next breakout brand, and what we love
even more than finding that breakout brand is finding on with a purpose.
That is exactly what we found when we discovered PANDA,
an eco-friendly line of sunglasses handcrafted from sustainable bamboo,
during this season’s fashion trade shows. PANDA was our diamond in the
rough.
The fashion forward line is not only eco-friendly but it also gives back in a big way through its ‘Buy a Pair, Give a Pair’ initiative where for each pair of PANDA shades sold, the brand donates an eye exam and a prescription pair of sunglasses to someone in need. Being fashionable never looked so good.
The shades can easily go from casual to couture with its selection of colors: black, brown, and natural, and silhouettes: Monroe, Robinson, Aviator, Martin, and Kennedy, and Nelson.
Read on for our exclusive interview with Luke Lagera, Chief of Partnerships for PANDA.
Our readers are dying to know, where did the inspiration for PANDA come from?
“Why are all sunglasses the same? Let’s change that”. Those were the words whispered standing in front of a sunglasses retail display in Washington, D.C.
PANDA was started by a group of college friends that had gone their separate ways upon graduation. They were reunited by a single idea – to change the sunglasses industry for the better. They combined their backgrounds, experiences, and passions into one vision: to create a trail-blazing sunglasses company that developed unique products where the individual designs were just as important as the product’s ethical and social impact.
Equipped simply with the vision of creating an ethical, sustainable, handcrafted sunglasses company, we shared our concept with the crowd-funding community at Kickstarter.com. Our vision was welcomed with overwhelming support and we reached our fundraising goal in 3 days.
PANDA Sunglasses launched at the beginning of 2012 with the help of 300 generous supporters and we will have already improved the lives of so many. Then we met the TOMA Foundation, an Austin, Texas based non-profit, that frankly struggled to raise funds after the 2008 financial collapse.
Buy a Pair, Give a Pair.
Panda seeks to increase the social responsibility of business. Through our partnership with The TOMA Foundation, Panda has found a unique opportunity to help grow organically alongside a non-profit organization. More importantly, our close relationship allows us the
benefits of easy access, partnered volunteer work, and the maximization of our customer donations.
For every pair you purchase, the PANDA-TOMA partnership will provide an eye or medical exam to a person in need. We will also donate a pair of prescription glasses or sunglasses (for those with cataracts or a similar type of eye deficiency). For this reason, and from the charitable purchases from our customers, we are honored to team with TOMA in order to facilitate the give the GIFT OF VISION.
Can you walk us through the process of creating the handcrafted eye wear?
Designed in New York City and Washington, D.C., the Panda Team makes sure that each pair is created with the highest quality material and craftsmanship. After sampling bamboo around the world, we found bamboo that was unmatched: it was stronger, the colors painted smoothly over the bamboo cut, and the lightweight material allowed our glasses to float (that’s right! they float!). Every pair is handcrafted from sustainable bamboo and comes with polarized lenses. Each lense is custom shaped to fit within the bamboo grooves; moreover, they have been tested, proved, and selected to be superior lenses (something hard to find in wooden sunglasses). This is why we offer a lifetime warranty on all glasses – nothing to hide!
My favorite style is the Nelson in black – what are some of your top-sellers?
One of our founders wears nothing but the Nelsons. They are certainly the suave and trendy style people look for at Panda. For women, the Monroes have sold very well given their cat-like shape and “gaudy” ways. However, the Kennedy style was the first to sell out in all three colors – they convey a sense of power and lavishness found in no other design. I think the exciting thing about the business is that different styles do better in different areas of the world: don’t buy too many Martins or the customers in Chile may be knocking at your door; in Europe, don’t be surprised to find Nelsons hanging out in Berlin; and in Austin or Miami, the sleek and sporty Robinsons are easy for a run or for floating down the river. Be careful… Pandas eat bamboo.
Where do you see PANDA going? Would you ever expand into other accessories?
Our goal right now is to build the brand of Panda Sunglasses. We have proven ourselves as premier bamboo sunglasses providers and our name-brand stores around the globe can attest to this. When people buy Panda, they buy a quality product and a story – with each purchase, they’re giving to someone less fortunate in this world. That’s what life is all about. Eventually, we will move into other accessories, but sunglasses are what the customers want. That’s who we listen to.
I’m a Georgetown grad myself, how does the heritage of Georgetown and the Paper Mill influence your brand?
Georgetown is a fashion hub for the northeast and especially for Washington D.C. The students of Georgetown attend class in their finest clothing, while sporting luxury brands (it’s rumored that professors offer bonus points for it). Panda can be this brand while symbolizing social change. It’s a sign of our generation – one that values luxury for a cause.
In fact, Georgetown already does something called “Party for a Cause.” With every drink purchased, they give away to a non-profit in need at various parties around D.C. This is the type of trend we love – engage in life’s fun activities and give back! Our generation can no longer take things for granted.
We love trends, what do you see as the upcoming trends in accessories?
We certainly believe it’s a move towards sustainable products for a cause. Panda embodies this characteristic and we respect other companies who do the same.
I understand that you are a part of the Ethical Fashion Fellowship, can you explain what that entails?
It’s exactly what we described above – companies that engage in fashion for a change. We are part of an exclusive community that helps each other grow as fashion forward providers. We bounce ideas of each other; we advertise for each other; and we ensure that we boast a stamp of eco-friendly approval.
What are some of the biggest challenges that you face as an emerging fashion label?
Our first challenge was the overwhelming response. Our Kickstarter page is the empirical evidence: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/85255341/panda-eco-friendly-handmade-bamboo-sunglasses
Here are amazing supporters who bought into an idea with no physical product. Then, given the feedback on quality, our next challenge was keeping up with inventory and media. Altogether, it was a revolution against harmful plastics made in eyewear; it was a challenge to the status quo of established brands; and finally, a pair of glasses that I won’t lose to the water!
What can our readers only find out here about PANDA?
A new collection is coming soon… I’ll give you a hint: they’re a hybrid model. But don’t worry, our current designs are the classics.
I originally conducted this interview for Fashion Edits. Read it here.
Connect with PANDA:
Phone: +1 971-AMPANDA (971-267-2632)
Email: team@wearpanda.com
http://wearpanda.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wearpanda
https://twitter.com/wearpanda
The fashion forward line is not only eco-friendly but it also gives back in a big way through its ‘Buy a Pair, Give a Pair’ initiative where for each pair of PANDA shades sold, the brand donates an eye exam and a prescription pair of sunglasses to someone in need. Being fashionable never looked so good.
The shades can easily go from casual to couture with its selection of colors: black, brown, and natural, and silhouettes: Monroe, Robinson, Aviator, Martin, and Kennedy, and Nelson.
Read on for our exclusive interview with Luke Lagera, Chief of Partnerships for PANDA.
Our readers are dying to know, where did the inspiration for PANDA come from?
“Why are all sunglasses the same? Let’s change that”. Those were the words whispered standing in front of a sunglasses retail display in Washington, D.C.
PANDA was started by a group of college friends that had gone their separate ways upon graduation. They were reunited by a single idea – to change the sunglasses industry for the better. They combined their backgrounds, experiences, and passions into one vision: to create a trail-blazing sunglasses company that developed unique products where the individual designs were just as important as the product’s ethical and social impact.
Equipped simply with the vision of creating an ethical, sustainable, handcrafted sunglasses company, we shared our concept with the crowd-funding community at Kickstarter.com. Our vision was welcomed with overwhelming support and we reached our fundraising goal in 3 days.
PANDA Sunglasses launched at the beginning of 2012 with the help of 300 generous supporters and we will have already improved the lives of so many. Then we met the TOMA Foundation, an Austin, Texas based non-profit, that frankly struggled to raise funds after the 2008 financial collapse.
Buy a Pair, Give a Pair.
Panda seeks to increase the social responsibility of business. Through our partnership with The TOMA Foundation, Panda has found a unique opportunity to help grow organically alongside a non-profit organization. More importantly, our close relationship allows us the
benefits of easy access, partnered volunteer work, and the maximization of our customer donations.
For every pair you purchase, the PANDA-TOMA partnership will provide an eye or medical exam to a person in need. We will also donate a pair of prescription glasses or sunglasses (for those with cataracts or a similar type of eye deficiency). For this reason, and from the charitable purchases from our customers, we are honored to team with TOMA in order to facilitate the give the GIFT OF VISION.
Can you walk us through the process of creating the handcrafted eye wear?
Designed in New York City and Washington, D.C., the Panda Team makes sure that each pair is created with the highest quality material and craftsmanship. After sampling bamboo around the world, we found bamboo that was unmatched: it was stronger, the colors painted smoothly over the bamboo cut, and the lightweight material allowed our glasses to float (that’s right! they float!). Every pair is handcrafted from sustainable bamboo and comes with polarized lenses. Each lense is custom shaped to fit within the bamboo grooves; moreover, they have been tested, proved, and selected to be superior lenses (something hard to find in wooden sunglasses). This is why we offer a lifetime warranty on all glasses – nothing to hide!
My favorite style is the Nelson in black – what are some of your top-sellers?
One of our founders wears nothing but the Nelsons. They are certainly the suave and trendy style people look for at Panda. For women, the Monroes have sold very well given their cat-like shape and “gaudy” ways. However, the Kennedy style was the first to sell out in all three colors – they convey a sense of power and lavishness found in no other design. I think the exciting thing about the business is that different styles do better in different areas of the world: don’t buy too many Martins or the customers in Chile may be knocking at your door; in Europe, don’t be surprised to find Nelsons hanging out in Berlin; and in Austin or Miami, the sleek and sporty Robinsons are easy for a run or for floating down the river. Be careful… Pandas eat bamboo.
Where do you see PANDA going? Would you ever expand into other accessories?
Our goal right now is to build the brand of Panda Sunglasses. We have proven ourselves as premier bamboo sunglasses providers and our name-brand stores around the globe can attest to this. When people buy Panda, they buy a quality product and a story – with each purchase, they’re giving to someone less fortunate in this world. That’s what life is all about. Eventually, we will move into other accessories, but sunglasses are what the customers want. That’s who we listen to.
I’m a Georgetown grad myself, how does the heritage of Georgetown and the Paper Mill influence your brand?
Georgetown is a fashion hub for the northeast and especially for Washington D.C. The students of Georgetown attend class in their finest clothing, while sporting luxury brands (it’s rumored that professors offer bonus points for it). Panda can be this brand while symbolizing social change. It’s a sign of our generation – one that values luxury for a cause.
In fact, Georgetown already does something called “Party for a Cause.” With every drink purchased, they give away to a non-profit in need at various parties around D.C. This is the type of trend we love – engage in life’s fun activities and give back! Our generation can no longer take things for granted.
We love trends, what do you see as the upcoming trends in accessories?
We certainly believe it’s a move towards sustainable products for a cause. Panda embodies this characteristic and we respect other companies who do the same.
I understand that you are a part of the Ethical Fashion Fellowship, can you explain what that entails?
It’s exactly what we described above – companies that engage in fashion for a change. We are part of an exclusive community that helps each other grow as fashion forward providers. We bounce ideas of each other; we advertise for each other; and we ensure that we boast a stamp of eco-friendly approval.
What are some of the biggest challenges that you face as an emerging fashion label?
Our first challenge was the overwhelming response. Our Kickstarter page is the empirical evidence: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/85255341/panda-eco-friendly-handmade-bamboo-sunglasses
Here are amazing supporters who bought into an idea with no physical product. Then, given the feedback on quality, our next challenge was keeping up with inventory and media. Altogether, it was a revolution against harmful plastics made in eyewear; it was a challenge to the status quo of established brands; and finally, a pair of glasses that I won’t lose to the water!
What can our readers only find out here about PANDA?
A new collection is coming soon… I’ll give you a hint: they’re a hybrid model. But don’t worry, our current designs are the classics.
I originally conducted this interview for Fashion Edits. Read it here.
Connect with PANDA:
Phone: +1 971-AMPANDA (971-267-2632)
Email: team@wearpanda.com
http://wearpanda.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wearpanda
https://twitter.com/wearpanda
Blake Lively 'Savages' the Premiers | Bicoastal Beauty
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Photo credit: celebslam.celebuzz.com
Blake Lively at the premiere of
Savages at the Mann Village Theatre in Westwood (6/25)
GET THE LOOK: Courtesy of Celebrity hairstylist Angelo David of
Angelo David Salon
Make up : Courtesy of Celebrity Makeup Artist Piper Cline of
Angelo David Salon
ANGELO DAVID SALON
48 East 43 Street, 2nd Floor (bet. Madison & Vanderbilt)
New York, NY 10017
Subway: Grand Central
@AD_salon
HAIR
1)
Prepare washed hair with the
Angelo David Sea Silk Styling Mousse and Angelo David Premier Volume Spray to achieve maximum volume, then begin blow drying sections of hair.2) Create a deep side part then do one run of the 1 ½ curling barrel iron to the smaller part.
3) For the larger part, create tousled waves by running each small sections of hair onto a 1 ½ curling barrel iron then secure with pins at the top .
4) Once done, release all the pins and run your hands through the curls.
5)
Finish the look with
L'oreal Tex Infinium Professional Hairspray for a strong hold, without the stiffness.
Face
-
Begin with Dior SkinFlash Primer all over face- Using a Foundation Brush, apply Dior Dior Skin Nude Natural glow hydrating all over face
- Conceal problems areas using Dior Nude Skin Perfecting and Hydrating. With a concealer brush, apply product under the eye area and blend with your fingertips.
- For your Blush, Use Dior Rosy Glow Health Glow around the apples of the cheeks
Eyes
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Apply Dior Smoothing High Impact Eyeshadow Crystal white 006 all over eye and on the tear line.- Line the ends of the eyes with Dior Style Liner in Jet Black
- For voluminous lashes, do 2 coats of Dior DiorShow Extase to top and bottom lashes
Lips
-
Line both top and bottom lips with Dior Dior Rouge Liner Automatic Lip Liner in Cinnamon 736- Finish the lips with Rouge Dior Lip color in Blazing Red #638
Photo Credit :
thesuperficial.com
GET THE LOOK Hair: Courtesy of Celebrity Hairstylist Angelo David of
Angelo David Salon
Make up : Courtesy of Celebrity Makeup Artist Piper Cline of
Angelo David Salon
Hair
1)
Spray hair with the Angelo David Long and Strong Detangler, followed
with the Angelo David Sea Silk Styling Mousse to prepare for styling
2) Begin blow drying hair by sections using the Angelo David Round Brush, bringing hair all the way to the back.
3)
Gather hair and begin your fish braid. Divide hair into two sections.
Take a small portion of hair from one side then bring it to the other,
repeating this process
back and forth. We want a clean, yet effortless feel, so it is ok if
strands of hair starts sticking out.
4) Continue braiding until you reached desired length, then secure the braid with an elastic
5) Finish the look with a great hairspray, like L'oreal Tex Infinium Professional, for a firm hold without creating stiffness
Make up
Face
-
Dior SkinFlash Primer all over face- Follow with Dior Dior Skin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating makeup all over face using a foundation brush.
- Conceal problems areas using Dior Nude Skin Perfecting and Hydrating. With a concealer brush, apply product under the eye area and blend with your fingertips..
- Use Dior Rosy Glow Health Glow around the apples of the cheeks to give you that subtle rosy glow.
Eyes
-
Apply Dior Smoothing High Impact Eyeshadow Crystal white 006 all over eye and on the tear line.- Line the ends of the eyes with Dior Style Liner in Jet Black
- For voluminous lashes, do 2 coats of Dior DiorShow Extase to top and bottom lashes
Lips
-
Line both top and bottom lips with Dior Dior Rouge Liner Automatic Lip Liner in Tourbillion Pink- Finish the lips with Dior Addict Lip Polish
What’s in a name? Yves Saint Laurent is now Saint Laurent Paris - does it smell as sweet?
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Hedi
Slimane, the new creative director of Yves
Saint Laurent, or rather Saint Laurent Paris, is making his mark on this 50-year
old luxury brand. It was recently announced that the fashion house would now be
called Saint Laurent Paris, dropping its long held ‘Yves’.
When
I first heard the news, much like the rest of the fashion community, I thought,
‘why?'. It seemed as though the fashion empire was doing just fine with its
current moniker but after some quick research, I realized that the new name is
actually a throwback to the brand’s early days. The inaugural Yves Saint
Laurent ready-to-wear line was named Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, which was
unveiled in 1966. Impressively, in an industry where everyone has an opinion, Slimane
has garnered the blessing of Pierre Bergé, YSL’s co-founder and partner of the beloved
designer, even Tom Ford can’t claim that.
The
newly appointed creative director has a vision to usher Saint Laurent Paris
into a new day and age and pay homage to its brand promise of “youth, freedom,
and modernity”. According to WWD,
“Slimane would return to the ‘original branding,’ thus ‘restoring the house to
its truth, purity, and essence — and taking it into a new era’ while
‘respecting the original principles and ideals.’”
Being
able to adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, identifying with your core
consumer, while remaining authentic to your brand is the recipe for staying
relevant, differentiated, and being able to endure as a brand. Obviously
Slimane is onto something.
My
only fear is that this message isn’t being communicated effectively as I read an
article in Fashionsita that was on the fence about the changes being made
to YSL’s brand identity. When dealing with a brand of YSL's stature effective
communication is key.
Luckily,
and I believe to be the correct strategic move, Slimane has opted to kept the
‘Yves’ in YSL symbol. This is smart move branding-wise as the symbol is
synonymous with brand and is easily recognizable. Additionally, accessories are
the bread-and-butter of the fashion industry, keeping the YSL symbol in tact
will retain the design aesthetic of their accessories. Slimane is proving to be
one to watch.
Photo credit: Wesley Vieira Fonseca