Hi all, it's that time again for the NET-A-PORTER bi-annual sale. Designer brands like Chloe, Alexander McQueen, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Aquazzura, Burberry, DVF, Stella McCartney, Acne Studios, Helmut Lang & more are marked down up to 50% off. The sale comes in time for you & me to get our wardrobe right for the summer. You can check out & shop the sale at NET-A-PORTER.com.
Ciara is currently out on her 'Jackie' tour and proves that she is not slowing down. It was announced today that she is the face of the Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2015-2016 ad campaign. Ciara follows Rita Ora and Nicki Minaj who have also fronted the designers campaigns in previous seasons.
Ciara is featured in the campaigns which was shot by Francesco Carrozzini, rocking looks from Cavalli's Fall 2015 collection. As the designer states, Ciara embodies beauty and it shows in the campaign along with a subtle wild, edgy style. So far this is a beautiful collaboration and I am excited to see Ciara in Cavalli's pieces on the red carpet.
We all want to rock the newest and hottest designer shoes whether we can afford them or not but we can't always walk in them. Designers continue to push the envelope when it comes to fashion shoes. Heels are definitely higher and are being done in different shapes and/or structured styles. However that doesn't make all of them wearable.
My personal advice to all, if your shoes hurt when you're trying them on at the store & you can't walk in them, then don't buy it. Why waist money on shoes that you are going to wear one night because they hurt so much. I have to admit though, I love my high heels, mainly 3-4 inches but I do rock kitten heel pumps at times. I try to give my feet a break by switching up between flats & heels from which I was advised by my podiatrist.
However NYC podiatrist Dr. Suzanne Levine has some great tips on how to buy shoes that won't end up buried in the back of your closet.Women have higher arches, but less muscle and cartilage than men. Which means, it takes longer for women to break in their shoes than men. Check out some tips below from Dr. Levine on buying the right shoe. 1. Flex the shoe: Firstly, you’ll want to use both hands and test the flexibility of your
potential new shoes. The forefoot is between the ball of your foot and
your toes—this is the area you’ll want to flex. It takes the biggest
beating, especially for men, or women who wear high heels.
2. Look for built-in comfort: Look for memory foam or latex insoles. These can help customize your shoes to your feet.
3. Timing is everything: The best time to shop for shoes is 3 pm, because your feet tend to
swell over the course of the day (as much as half a size in width). This
is due to fluid retention and gravity.
4. Face the facts: Be honest with yourself and acknowledge your shoe size. Everyone’s feet
change as we age, and childbirth can certainly lead to drastic changes
in size/width.
5. Fix it in post: When in doubt, you can go to a shoe repair shop and have your shoes stretched out for relatively cheap.
Finally,
remember that some shoes can be broken in, and others are just poorly
made. Use the tips above, and your own best judgment, to shop smarter
this summer. Also don't forget to check out all of Dr. Levine's fabulous products atpillowsforyourfeet.com.
By now you know about the BALMAIN x H&M design collaboration which creative director Olivier Rousteing announced this past Sunday at the Billboard awards. Through social media H&M and Balmain is inviting their fans to join a movement of togetherness using the hashtag #HMBALMAINATION.
The collection will hit stores November 5th in 250 stores worldwide and online. The collection will featured men & women's clothing and accessories. Looking at the pieces being worn by Jourdan Dunn & Kendall Jenner(see above), we will see a lot of the styles which were favored by celebs on the redcarpet. I am excited about this collaboration and I am sure this will cause a fashion frenzy when it hits stores.
“I
want to talk to my generation: this is my main purpose as a designer.
H&M allows me the unique possibility of bringing everyone into the
world of Balmain, getting a piece of the dream and creating a global
#HMBalmaination: a movement of togetherness, fueled on a hashtag. The
collaboration felt extremely natural to me because everybody can connect
with the H&M brand. It calls for unity, and I am all for." - Olivier Rousteing
“We
are excited to have Balmain as our guest designer at H&M and create
a truly involving experience for everybody. With its mix of couture
spirit and street wear attitude, Balmain owns a unique style, at once
opulent and direct, sensual and energetic. It is also closely linked to
the show business and music worlds, which adds another element of
surprise.” - Ann-Sofie Johansson, Creative Advisor at H&M
Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's out there. Today's wardrobe inspiration is to celebrate mom's everywhere with a 'Sunday's Best' look. This is a chic, feminine look which will take you from church to brunch afterwards.
1. PHASE EIGHT 'Carrera' rose print belted dress, available at JOHN LEWIS. 2. BELPEARL 'Kasumiga' pink pearl & diamond drop earrings, on sale at NEIMAN MARCUS LAST CALL. 3. TARTE 'Amazonian' golden pink butter lipstick, available at BEAUTY.COM. 4. MARK CROSS 'Grace' black small box clutch, available at BARNEYS NEW YORK. 5. GIVENCHY 'Shark Lock' black & white stripe ankle strap sandals, available at NET-A-PORTER.
Last week Beyonce unleashed some of her stylish look on her tumblr and she looked. Check out a breakdown of her looks and shop some of the pieces.
The first was a DSQAURED2 SPRING 2015 colorful patchwork mini shorts which she styled with a plain white button down shirt and a white long coat thrown over her shoulder. Accessorized with a statement cuff & drop earrings and a white chain strap clutch, she finished up her look with LOUBOUTIN snakeskin pumps and center part curls.
Next she posed in a MIKHAEL KALE SPRING 2015 white long sleeve perforated crop top with the matching skirt. Her look was accessorized with statement rings & drop earrings. GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI white chain embellished mule sandals and loose curls completed her look.
Lubov Azria the chief excutive officer of BCBGMAXAZRIA wearing the BCBGMAXAZRIA for MAGNUM Belgian Chocolate Wrap.
Fashion & chocolate merged together last week when MAGNUM Ice Cream & BCBGMAXAZRIA unveiled a fashion wrap that gave stylish life to the pleasurable aroma of the Magnum Belgian chocolate. Done with the new scent technology of oNotes, fashion collided with the chocolate to bring that irresistible Belgian scent to design.
The BCBGMAXAZRIA for MAGNUM Belgian Chocolate Wrap takes a women on a luxurious chocolate fashion journey while she is wearing the wrap with the pleasurable feeling of enjoying a Magnum bar. The limited edition wrap will be available this summer as a gift purchase in select BCBGMAXAZRIA stores and online. Be sure to follow BCBGMAXAZRIA & MAGNUM Ice Cream for more details.
Well spring/summer is upon us and while we want to look great style wise, we can't forget about our feet. If you have rough, dry feet, you should definitely check out my beauty find of the day, SOAP & GLORY 'Heel Genius Amazing Foot Cream'. In between your pedicures and after you bathe, this foot cream will keep your feet feeling soft & smooth.
After trying the product for a while, it has become my go to foot cream. I use it everyday after I shower which is the best way of course to reap the benefits. I don't really have rough feet but after I shower, my feet tends to become very dry. After I rubbing the cream on your feet, slipping on a pair of cotton socks while you sleep will help to increase the cream benefits.
Some of the ingredients found in the cream are allantoin, glycerin, macadamia oil, menthol, bilberry and orange & lemon fruit acid smothers. While you get a touch of that menthol smell from the cream, it's not that intense which makes it perfect for everyday use. You can purchase the cream HERE and for more details on this product and other skincare products from the brand, go to SoapandGlory.com.
Happy Friday everyone! I don't know about you but I had a long week and I am ready for this weekend. Today's Black Friday Style inspiration has a cool edge. This is the perfect look for a casual weekend outing with comfort.
1. SHAUN LEANE 'Knife Edge' long necklace, available at FARFETCH. 2. THEORY black boxy crop sweater, available at FARFETCH. 3. HELMUT LANG black coated denim leggings, available at MY THERESA. 4. LORAC 'True Red' lip luxe 8 hour lip color, available at BEAUTY.COM. 5. ANYA HINDMARCH 'Georgiana Phwoar!!' capra black leather clutch, available at LANE CRAWFORD. 6. STUART WEIZTMAN 'Weaverwear' black woven & leather skater shoes, available at NEIMAN MARCUS.
