Kate Spade Plays Fashion Musical Chairs For Spring

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Molly Gahagan

Kate Spade has always been known as a fun brand with a lot of bright colors and happy designs. For the spring/summer 2012 line, Kate Spade stepped the fun up a couple of notches with a quirky campaign video. Kate Spade’s Musical Chairs video is by far one of our favorite campaign videos of all time. In the one minute video, a group of brightly dressed models play musical chairs, with even brighter chairs. It’s also filled with some eye-catching black and white graphic prints, and paired with those shots of bright color in hot pinks, fluorescent orange, and yellow.

Maybe the real reason we love this campaign so much is because it’s styled by celebrity stylist, Brad Goreski. Goreski has expertly styled the ladies in this shoot, not only making the pieces themselves look great, but making us all want to be in the playful video. Kate Spade channeled the spirits of their favorite girl bands, such as Blondie and the Supremes to bring a bit of rock n’ roll to their collection. The spring/summer 2012 collection also features tees and handbags with cheeky expressions, such as a tee shirt exclaiming, ‘Shirt The Rules.’ Australian Artist, Florence Broadhurst, designed the bright backgrounds in the video, the bold graphic floral prints that decorate the walls, floors, bed spread, shoes and dresses.

Check out the playful “Musical Chairs” Video:

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Dakota Fanning Hollywood Stylish Trendsetter

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Alison Coates

With an eighteenth birthday at the end of February and a suddenly grown up appearance about her, Dakota Fanning is the girl to watch this month. Fanning presents herself in a girly and high fashion manner, naturally obtaining respect thanks to her gutsy can-do attitude. With three new movies coming up, Fanning is a busy girl. The Motel Life, Now is Good, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 all premiere this year. But her success in Hollywood should come as no surprise since this darling actress has been making movies while most of us at that age were attending grade school. What really puts her on our radar is her strong fashion sense. She sends the message that suggests she’s not a kid anymore, but keeps it elegant, innocent, and classy. This fashionista in known for wearing platforms or pumps everywhere she goes, including class. Fanning stated that if she were ever seen wearing sweatpants at NYU, where she attends school, something must be wrong. She doesn’t want to through away style while in college, which is a shared attitude with other NYU students. While Fanning has grown into glamour, her attitudes have grown a bit too. Fanning admits that she is ready to start breaking hearts and that there’s something exciting about going into the city and meeting a guy. Her down to earth and relatable personality makes Fanning even more adorable. We can’t wait to see what is in store for her as she continues to explore her inner fashion sense!


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Banana Republic Mad Men Launches Second Mad Men Collection

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Diana Park

In anticipation for the season premiere of the new season of AMC’s Mad Men on March 25, Banana Republic has once again teamed up with the show’s costume designer, Janie Bryant, for their second Mad Men collection. Inspired by the characters and setting of the show, this forty piece collection features both men’s and women’s clothing, that have taken the sixties’ aesthetic and updated it for the modern man or woman today.The first collection was wildly successful, and there is no doubt that this one will be the same.

 

 

 

Women from Los Angeles to New York can boost up their spring summer wardrobe with the stylish collection and add color. The collection is super versatile and wearable and also features accessories such as jewelry. The prices are definitely affordable, ranging from $35 to $355. Will you be wearing this collection? Check it out in stores and on bananarepublic.com on March 1st.

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Fashion Obession Animal Print from Hollywood to New York

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Kathryn Kazan

 Animal print is one of fashion’s most universal trends seeming to never leave the runway, department stores and the streets of Hollywood. In fact, every season, celebrities galore glamorize animal print! Whether wearing an animal print dress, top, leggings or accessories, this fad is a must have for every fashionista. You may think that it’s hard to parade this look like a celebrity, but wearing and accessorizing this trend right is extremely simple!

Choose only one large part of your outfit to flaunt this wild print. If you wear an animal print mini dress, you can tone it down by wearing a single-colored-cardigan over your dress, like burgundy. This bold hue will blend well with your wild print without distracting from its boldness! Say you’re wearing leopard print leggings, tone it down by wearing black knee length boots. This dark hue compliments any colored pattern!

Another way of toning down animal print is by carrying or wearing accessories that steal a little attention from your daring print! A fur vest or bold earrings in a complementary shade look amazing! A black style fur coat will tone down the boldness of your animal print craze and big gold hoop earrings can complement the look giving it a more elegant feel.  

Animal print doesn’t have to only appear in your clothing, if you want to be a little subtler accessorize with animal print jewelry. Women from Los Angeles to New York can wear the fierce look. Pair any colored solid shirt, dress or sweater with large animal printed studded earrings or a leopard print bangle.

How will you wear Hollywood’s favorite print this season? 

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Katy Perry’s California Dream Inspired Fragrance Meow

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Alison Coates

Katy Perry’s second fragrance “Meow!” is now available at Nordstrom. The California Dream tour inspired scent tickles the olfactory glands in all the right places. The fragrance’s recipe includes honeysuckle and pear with a pinch of vanilla, musk, and amber. In other words, her new perfume matches her music by being light, sugary, and fun- a bold move seeing as though her competitors (Britney Spears’s Curious or Madonna’s Truth or Dare) tend to lean more on the seductive side of scents. However, we find it to be the right fit for Katy Perry since most of her lyrics are sweet enough to give anyone a sugar buzz. “Meow” comes in your choice of a light pink or deep purple kitty shaped canister and is ready to be worn during the day or for a night out. However, with Perry’s usual over the top apparel and props used on tour, it is a bit surprising that she chose such a simple bottle to hold the luscious liquid. Perry explains that she loves going to the Rose Bowl Flea Market to collect milk glass pieces. She wanted to recreate that classic look and shape with her bottle. Perry is notorious for getting her fans in a happy mood and getting them off their feet with her flirty and catchy lyrics. We expect no less from her new fragrance, especially since her preceding scent, “Purr,” had so many hooked. Will Katy Perry’s new scent have you living a teenage dream? 

 

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The Perfect Classic Handbag For Day or Night

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Madelynn Vislocky

Accentual to every outfit, a purse is purposeful object that brings detail to an outfit. Varying in many shapes and sizes, purses are all around us. Some are clutches used for a night out on the town while others are boho for a day on the beach. Latest in styles the recent fashion statement-making bag are those with strong lines, bold shape and very classic forms. They all contain sturdy structures and framing that keeps the form constant no matter what is being held.

This useful and chic style of bag seems to be taking over Hollywood with numerous A-listers wearing them. Here Miranda Kerr is caring a Miu Miu Pushlock Lady Bag. This bag has a bold strong shape that has support and stays true to its fit. With a buckle and latch it resembles purses that have been used for years. The strong structures of the bag keep chic with the lines and angles created and compliment her soft outfit.

Here is an ASOS Leather Drop Lock Lady Bag that creates shape and strength to any outfit. The tan color compliments any outfit by staying neutral. Center is a Marc Jacobs Minetta Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag. The detailed chain and matching gold lock gives the right detail and contrast to the brown overall color. Not to mention the detailed quilted aspect of the bag that creates a cohesive look. On the right the Mango Grey Mock Croc Frame bag has a bold shape and frame that is sturdy. The top lock matches the chain and gives texture to the fake crocodile piece. These bags look great with feminine outfits.

                              

 

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Runway Beauty Report Bright and Bold

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Madelynn Vislocky

The looks of the runway are always bold and statement making. The runway this season was full of colorful makeup that emphasized the emotion and vibe that the designer was trying to portray. The use of greens, oranges and reds brushed over the eyelids of the models strutting down the catwalk made sure that the statement was made to the audience. Many high fashion designers used these styling looks that were vibrant and bright. The use on the runway can be seen extreme for everyday wear but there is always a way to transform it to daily use.

At the Aquilano Rimondi show the models were worn wearing soft green. To downplay this look you can apply a light shade that will draw attention to your eyes and create a mysterious vibe.

The Peter Som show was filled with bold bright yellow shadow. This thick coat covered the models eyes creating contrast to the skin shade and clothing color they wore. For everyday wear you can apply a very thin line or apply softly to the lids. The color will still pop without much needed.

At the Derek Lam presentation colors were used to play off of the collection.  Here a model has dark orange over her whole lid that radiates a 70’s vibe. This playful color looks great with lighter color combinations and brings a vibrant detail to an outfit. Use other tans and beiges to bring in more gold’s to the look.

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How To Style Oversized Sweaters

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Kathryn Kazan

Ladies, enjoy our favorite comfortable fashion trend through these cold months, because this season, oversized sweaters are setting the curve! There are few pieces in a girl’s closet that she dream about snuggling into after a long days work, but the over sized sweater always fits the fantasy. Moving from a piece of mere comfort to a effortless fashion trend, you can spend the entire day in one of these ultra-comfy winter essentials. It’s tricky, however, to pull off the oversized sweater and not look like you’re drowning in fabric; but with a few styling tips, this statement piece can look chique and fabulous while remaining super cozy.

Compliment the sweater with a chunky wide belt. The key to wearing a wide belt is to wear it high, preferably right under the breastbone. Wide belts are designed to accentuate the upper body and clinch the waist.

To distract from the bulkiness of oversized sweaters on your torso, compliment it with a brightly colored pair of skinny jeans or trousers. With super-saturated colored slacks, this match will elongate your silhouette and add a splash of color for winter!

Bold jewelry can glam up any look; but, don’t just go for new, go for vintage. Some of the best  bold pieces can be found at vintage or thrift stores. Older pieces tend to have lots of character and pizzazz and speak volumes about your personality. If vintage isn’t in your realm of confort simply look for big colored pieces. Colored pieces can also add immense character to any look. My favorite colors for this season include: navy, deep red and pumpkin.

 

So how will you pair your favorite oversized sweater this winter?

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My Gorgeous Valentine Victoria Secret Who Say’s Single isn’t Sexy?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Alison Coates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valentine Day around the corner- a single girl’s most dreaded holiday and a taken girl’s time to dream up the most romantic scene she can conjure: Valentine’s Day. But cupid’s arrows don’t necessarily need to be aimed at your honey in order to make somebody feel loved this February. Victoria’s Secret introduces “My Gorgeous Valentine,” an online e-card generator that you create and send to somebody gorgeous in three easy steps. First, address your valentine and add a personal message. Secondly, choose a design. The design choices vary from kisses, hearts, petals, and confetti all in deep red and hot pink shades. Step three, choosing a message from a selection of four for your recipient to read. My personal favorite reads “It’s Valentine’s Day gorgeous, let’s break hearts all over town.” After completing all three of the steps, you’re ready to send your love away! Once you have created a Valentine, you are permitted to enter the Victoria’s Secret sweepstakes for a trip for two to Costa Rica. These e-cards take the focus off of the nauseating and traditional couple-focused holiday, while also telling single ladies everywhere that it’s okay to be a lone this Valentine’s Day. In fact, it’s sexy. So girls, put on that lacey lingerie and that red hot dress and have a night on the town with your friends. Let’s call it a single ladies revolution- no longer allowing the couples to rule the world on the fourteenth of February! If the Angels are doing it, we can too.

Who will you send your e-card to?

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Jessica Biel Style Rules the Red Carpet

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Madelynn Vislocky

Jessica Biel has glamorous expensive taste that makes her look chic and stunning. She constantly plays off her olive skin and dark hair tones by wearing gold and tans. These combinations make Biel resemble a Greek goddess as she struts her stuff down the nearest red carpet. She usually loves to accentuate her large voluptuous lips with a nude color that pulls your attention to the softness and romantic vibe she radiates. Biel loves full length, detail orientated gowns that emphasize her curves and are filled with modest sex appeal. Classy and chic, she is always looking her best in the top designers runway looks that she fits perfectly.

This highly beaded, textured dress is a vintage 1920’s piece that Biel wore elegantly. This statement-making gown has enough detail to keep the attention on her for days. She kept the jewelry simple and clean with a few rings and bracelet keeping the dress the center of attention. Biel slicked her dark locks back and kept fresh makeup that highlighted her vibrant eyes. The color scheme of the dress contrasts wonderfully to her complexion and radiates her beauty.

Biel wore an Oscar de la Renta dress from the spring collection that was full of shimmer. This detailed gown hugs her hips giving her shape and has a shallow front V. It shows off her curves but stays modest with the length in the arms and the gown. The simple, elegant design and cut looks chic and modern while staying in line to Biels own personal style.

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