Curve Connection™ Brings IGIGI's Designs to Real WomenOctober 1, 2012American plus-size designer brand IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, has launched Curve Connection™; a community of fans showing off their favorite IGIGI designs and showcasing them for other real beauties worldwide. Each participant has her own page where her size, shape, bio, and her motto as a curvy beauty are laid out along with her pictures and her experience with the design.
Judith Bright to Open 3rd Jewelry Store in Los AngelesOctober 1, 2012Judith Bright, hand-crafted contemporary jeweler designer, announced she will open her first West Coast store at 177 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. This new store will add to the two stores she already has opened, one in Nashville and Atlanta.
MAC Cosmetics Marilyn Collection RevealedOctober 1, 2012MAC Cosmetics released its MUCH anticipated limited edition Marilyn collection. Filled with deep reds, glittery golds and full false lashes, this collection is sure to bring out your inner Marilyn!
Estee Lauder Companies Wins Prestigious 'Trailblazer' Gold AwardOctober 1, 2012Korn/Ferry International congratulated the Estee Lauder Companies for winning Chief Learning Officer magazine's prestigious Trailblazer Award for its APAC Leadership Institute. The award was announced recently at Chief Learning Officer's 2012 Fall Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Givenchy RTW Spring 2013October 1, 2012WWD reviewed the much talked about Givenchy Spring 2013 show that walked Sunday evening. Riccardo Tisci's designs uncharacteristically referenced Sixties couture with grand fabrics like taffeta and moire. The results were chic and confident clothing full of modern glamour.
Celine RTW Spring 2013October 1, 2012The Queen of minimalism, Phoebe Philo, returned to the runway after a brief hiatus (she was in the late stages of pregnancy) with her Spring 2013 collection for Celine.
Hermès Spring 2013 Runway ShowOctober 1, 2012WWD reported on the Hermès RTW Spring 2013 show's lack of coherent theme but beautiful, classic pieces that stay true to the fashion house's standards of luxury.
Charm Bracelets Continue to ThrillSeptember 30, 2012Beautifully detailed and embellished, the Wardrobe Charm Bracelet has a puffy red and gold heart, snazzy purse, fabulous hat, fashion shoe and a decorative glove to match. Each charm bracelet is unique, hand crafted, beautiful, with some including hand-set stones.
Sylvie Collection Unveils Petite Collection Engagement RingsSeptember 30, 2012Slyvie Collection unveils it's new collection of engagement rings called the Petite Collection. The Petite Collection features fashion-forward designs with smaller center stones, ranging from .30 carats to .90 carats. Sylvie has also acheived low prices ($1,400 to $6,995 including the center stone) without sacrificing any of their quality craftsmanship. In keeping with their high standards of customer service, Sylvie Collection does offer customization upon request.
ZestNow.com Responds to Women Over 50's Fashion NeedsSeptember 30, 2012ZestNow readers don't want to be forgotten just because they are over 50. They are interested in attractive, fashionable clothing, not dowdy looks and or outfits that look best on those under 40.
Boston's SoWa Open Market Will Feature Local Artists Including Jenne RayburnSeptember 30, 2012Jenne Rayburn, a Boston based designer of handcrafted jewelry, will present her textile and handbag collection, Manu, and the SoWa Open Market this October. The SoWa Market is known as a place to buy items from local artisans, as well as being in The South End, one of Boston's trendiest neighborhoods.
Saks Will Host 2013 Winter Ball Women of Distinction Announcement EventSeptember 30, 2012Saks Fifth Avenue will present a cocktail event to formally announce the 2013 honorees for the 2013 Winter Ball as part of their ongoing support of the CCFA. The event will include award winning ABC 13 journalist Melanie Lawson, and will present each of the honorees and Ambassadors to over 150 guests. The Women of Distinction and Ambassador for the Crohn's & Colitis Winter Ball 2013 are honored for making a difference in the Houston community through their charity work. Over the past 25 years, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) honored more than 250 of Houston's most talented and dedicated women at the annual Winter Ball, which is a primary fundraiser for the foundation.
Chic Office Maternity Wear by Eva AlexanderSeptember 30, 2012Maternity fashion has taken off in the last 10 years. Despite this revolution, women continue to struggle is finding maternity clothes for the office. In a day and age when woman balance their careers with motherhood and family, dressing for the office doesn't stop when she gets pregnant.
Haider Ackermann RTW Spring 2013September 29, 2012The zombie-like models walked the runway at Haider Ackermann's RTW Spring 2013 collection. Luckily the clothes outshined the forlorn and excruciating presentation, as reported by WWD.
Nicole Kidman's Sleek and Sexy Emmy Look!September 29, 2012IT&LY's Pure Water Drops Serum and Pure Texture created this sleek, elegant look for this years' 2012 Emmy's. Celebrity Hairdresser David Babaii applied a small amount of IT&LY Pure Water Drops Serum followed by a spritzing of IT&LY's Pure Texture to wet hair and created a center part. This created the necessary barrier to ward off the day's heat and humidity while taming Nicole's natural curls. Next, he used his IT&LY Blow Dryer with the nozzle attachment to finish the drying process with a large paddle brush to smooth hair super straight. Avoid any metal coated brushes as these bristles only generate unnecessary heat and will cause hair to be baked not dried. Hair was sectioned first: top, sides and back. Hair was then dried by starting at the nape area first and continued with each section until the entire head was dry.
Dolce & Gabbana Responds To Earring CriticismSeptember 29, 2012Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2013 collection has caused quite a stir. Images of the collection began circulating the internet and immediately received criticism from several news sources. The designers used imagery which Refinery29 called, "cartoonish, debasing, subaltern [and] blatantly exploitative."