In her third season, the NYC accessories designer finally comes into her own.
New York – Here’s how a new designer gains buzz: an original idea, brilliant execution and good looks (if you are blessed.) The trio turn a talent into a total triumph. Exhibit: Reece Solomon. (Pictured above with her brilliant business partner: Max Stein.) She’s chic enough to be a muse for her own line, but instead opts for the streets of New York as the inspiration behind a line that’s – literally – an instant classic. Her signature totes in rich browns and tans are so mature and classic that they belie the fact that these accessories are designed by a fashionista in her early 20s. But let’s let her do the talking. Check out the video from her SS2011 preview after the jump. Continue reading…
In the words of the great Rachel Zoe, we “died” a few times during the show.
Lincoln Center, New York - No words could estimate how colossal ‘Fashion’s Night Out: The Show’ was. Not only was this the biggest fashion show known to mankind with over 175 models strutting and a webcast on CBS, but it actually showed in season garments. Only the team at Vogue could triumphantly put together such a coordinated and [scheduled] show. Naomi and Gisele sashayed. Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D rocked out and we finally got to see Chanel’s Turkish take on Nordic wear in the flesh. Check out some of our favorite photos of the biggest fashion show in history!
Natalie Thompson saw a void in the fashion industry and she sought to fill that void. Blaynistas, feast your eyes on LAUDME.
World Wide Web- By definition, laud means: praise, give kudos, compliment or flatter. Blaynistas that is exactly what will happen if you wear these pieces. LAUDME sets the stage for the compliments to flow as the wearer conveys magnetism and charm. Natalie Thompson deserves a handclap for creating a brand who’s goal was to pay homage to presentations past by being a clean and admirable ode. Thompson honed her craft at Catherine Malandrino and Yves Saint Laurent. Peep a sneak peek of her line after the jump.
The Style Expert and Television host chats with TBR during the launch of his latest book.
New York - Loyd Boston has always been – at least in my head – a friend and a mentor. Since my first job at Seventeen Magazine (when I used to crash shows with my lovely companion, Julee) Boston would always stop and smile and offer some amazing words of wisdom. Now an entire nation of women can benefit from his advice with his latest book: “The Style Checklist.” What’s it about? Boston answers that question himself in the video above, where we took a few minutes to chit chat in between his turn squiring besties Veronica Webb, Soledad O’Brien and his mother along. J’Die. Continue reading…
Longoria launched her first fragrance that every woman can wear in London yesterday.
World Wide Web- Eva Longoria has been keeping busy while we twiddle our thumbs waiting for the return of Desperate Housewives. She just launched Eva by Eva Longoria at The Perfume Shop in London on Sunday. This just won’t be another celebrity fragrance though Blaynistas. Longoria’s smell good is special because she “wanted something that every woman could wear.” Even the ones with sensitive noses because the scent is “light, fresh and unique.” We can’t wait to smell it for ourselves! [The Glamazons]
Betsey Johnson defaulted on a loan to Steve Madden Ltd. and if she doesn’t come up with the money by August 20, 2012, Steve Madden could own the company.
World Wide Web- Here’s the deets: Betsey Johnson owes money to Steve Madden and defaulted on her loan. So unless Johnson can come up with $48.8 million dollars to cover the loan that she took out by August 20, 2012, Steve Madden could get the brand. The loan includes Betsey’s intellectual property so Madden really could be hitting the jackpot with this one. [The Cut]
The good folks at BPCM in New York City, created this nifty Fashion Week First Aid Kit. We’re in instant love.
New York – It’s not rocket science: Look at clothes: write about it. Go to a party: write about it. Meet a celeb: write about it. And if you can do it all while wearing particularly high heels – then you are exceptionally good at your job. But the cycle of look, write, repeat can be more draining than one can imagine. (Putting together my schedule alone – a six hour ordeal – already has me winded.) What’s a good Editor to do? “Keep Calm and Carry On.” At least those were the orders from our friends at BPCM, who sent this precious Fashion Week survival kit our way. What’s in it?
The unique capsule collection, debuts a watch line. About time.
New York – Athletic apparel and me never mix. (Unless two piece bikini’s count as such.) But one brand I continue to make an exception for is Adidas, where design has always been as much about function as it is about form. (See my Y-3 wedges, or my Jeremy Scott for Adidas sweats or my advert for them in the 25th anniversary issue of Paper.) They are continuing in that spirit with their latest debut: Adidas Originals time pieces, which are scheduled to launch this Fall at Adidas Originals boutiques worldwide. These beauties will run you ’round $65 a pop. See more pics after the jump. Continue reading…
Bethanny says that nails need to breathe and will only get them cut and buffed.
World Wide Web- Real Housewife of New York Bethenny Frankel doesn’t paint her nails Blaynistas! Have you ever of such a thing? To us, that is blasphemy. We like our nails did, but wait until you hear why Bethenny doesn’t. She said that she only gets her nails cut and buffed, because she thinks her nails need to breathe. Fret not Blaynistas, Glamour looked into this issue. It is perfectly ok to paint your nails. Your nails do not need to breathe because they are not alive. They are made of keratin! We will be sure to pass that along to Ms. Bethenny. [The Girls In The Beauty Department]
The British Fashion Council Press Committee decided that they were quite impressed with Mrs. Becks work.
World Wide Web-Mrs. David Beckham is everywhere. She’s toting Birkins, designing for Range Rover, and maintaining her own brand. She’s made quite a mark because she is not only nominated for designer and designer brand of the year. The 2010 British Fashion Award nominees were announced last week but we will have to wait until December 7th to find out who wins the title. [Fashionologie]
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