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“They give you an edge,” trend-starting actress Chloë Sevigny recently told The New York Times
about her fabulous frames. “Even if you’re wearing something preppy or
totally conservative, they make the look cool. “They can flip an outfit
on its head.”
Continue reading "Get Fashionably Four-Eyed in Chic Glasses, the Latest "It" Accessory" »
Simply fill the hollow tube in the center with ice...a clever solution to a pesky entertaining conundrum.
Continue reading "STYLEHIVE BUZZ: Keep Bevvies Cold without Becoming Watery" »
From her production studio in NYC, Dorian crafts eyecatching jewelry
using semiprecious stones, sterling silver & Venetian glass -
originally inspired by her travels.
When Yamilia Halfon recognized that at a tender young age that her sister, Alina Garcia, was already exhibiting a flair for fashion, she began encouraging her to become a designer.
Continue reading "Cheery & Gorgeous, Alina Luxury Handbags Perk up Any Ensemble" »
Necessity is indeed the mother of invention, especially when it falls on the, er, heels of yet another expensive trip to the tailor. "Isn't there anything you can buy to fix this?" asked a frustrated Mindy Alperin
as her daughters struggled with the dilemma of what length to hem
newly-purchased pants to make them equally appropriate for both heels
& flats. "NO!" came the equally frustrated reply from Jamie Lazar & Lauren Alperin who suddenly came up with the solution.
For spring, Dolce & Gabbana apparently had a free-love bohemian
on the brain, albeit a fashionable one.
Continue reading "Channel Your Inner Arts & Crafts Hippie (D&G Spring 2008) in a Beaded Tunic" »
The only problem with an oversize bag or fabulously giant tote is that
it can inadvertently transform into a non-fabulous & bottomless
black hole...your fave lip gloss or blotting papers never to be seen
again. Instead, keep your makup organized with a cute cosmetics bag
that reflects your personality: clean & chic all-black, old-money
croc, a lil' something in pink, or maybe something fun & whimsical.
Some cute makeup & cosmetics bags to try:
Continue reading "Get a Cute New Makeup Bag in Honor of Fall!" »
Relive the fun of dressing up Barbie to suit your every
whim...except in this case it's a luxury handbag with an
interchangeable outer skin.
Miss
Universe, Rachel Smith, Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Executive
Director, Valeisha Butterfield & recording artist Mya hope to
improve the image of women in entertainment.
Continue reading "Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) Launches in High Style" »
As the first guest designer invited to create a collection for Brooks Brothers fancy new Black Fleece label, the 2006 CFDA Menswear Winner Thom Browne
has made great strides toward making the venerable (but until recently dusty & downmarket) house relevant to high fashion.
Continue reading "Be a Dandy this Fall in Top-Notch Thom Browne-Designed Duds for Brooks Brothers" »
To sail into fall with a glowing complexion, Cosmetic Aesthetic Expert Dr. Cheryl Perlis offers up these seven tips & tricks:
1. Exfoliate
Continue reading "Seven Skincare Secrets to Combat Summer Sun Damage" »
Made from certified organic cotton, these save trees & waste - all
the while ensuring maximum Euro fabulousness at a small price.
Continue reading "Shop Like a Fashionable French Fille with an Eco-Friendly String Bag" »
High-end urban clothing line May's Lab recently launched its site, debuting mens' & womens' tees, tanks & cute undergarments, and limited edition designs.
Continue reading "Win Cool Tees & Make Your Views Known at May's Lab" »
In conjunction with their London store opening in November, UNIQLO is
once again collaborating with color-authority Pantone; earlier in the
year, they teamed up on a line of t-shirts & this time, they are
lauching the Pantone Color Collection of 100% cashmere sweaters for men & women in a palette of 20 official Pantone colors ranging from grey to red.
Continue reading "Stock up on Affordable Uniqlo Cashmere in Cutting Edge Pantone Colors" »
Delivers a high end couture look without the commensurate couture pricetag.
Continue reading "Step Out in Emporio Armani's Unique Suede "Roll" Mules" »
Anyone claiming not to secretly believe the Magic 8-ball is either lying or not worth knowing. Toss the multi-faceted cube on the table just as you would a pair of dice, and let its symbols & words determine whether the mood for the day is mysterious, jealous, a star, a coquette, an angel, the
Lancôme rose...
Continue reading "The Lancôme "Destiny Cube" Gives it up to the Beauty Gods" »
As part of their Are You Part of the New Era? global advertising campaign, headwear manufacturer New Era is teaming up with Foot Locker on a three country search for the new face of the campaign to appear in the December issue of VICE magazine.
Continue reading "Find Fame & Fortune as the New Face of New Era & Footlocker Europe" »
How's this for the shame-on us-category: despite knowing how to beat the disease for a century, malaria remains the number one killer of children under five in Africa, claiming 3,000 children & pregnant mothers each day & more than 1 million lives annually.
Continue reading "Super Chic Limited Edition Designer Tees Help Fight Malaria" »
Starting this fall, Bag Borrow or Steal will be launching their Vintage Collection of coveted bags, such as a gorge Hermés Black Porosus Crocodile Birkin.
“They give you an edge,” trend-starting actress Chloë Sevigny recently told The New York Times about her fabulous frames. “Even if you’re wearing something preppy or totally conservative, they make the look cool. “They can flip an outfit on its head.”
Simply fill the hollow tube in the center with ice...a clever solution to a pesky entertaining conundrum.
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These eyecatching pieces are crafted by hand in Dorian's studio in NYC using semiprecious stones, sterling silver & Venetian glass - originally inspired by her travels. “Italy had always been one of my favorite countries to visit," notes the award-winning designer. "The almost palpable sense of their history, the appreciation of the things that make life pleasurable, and the celebration of beauty wherever it may appear, was not only evident in its magnificent buildings but also in something simple as a carefully placed bowl of colorful handblown glass beads shimmering in a shop window.”
Continue reading "Stylish New Jewelry from Dorian Webb. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & ACCESSORIES BLOG" »
When Yamilia Halfon recognized that at a tender young age that her sister, Alina Garcia, was already exhibiting a flair for fashion, she began encouraging her to become a designer.
Necessity is indeed the mother of invention, especially when it falls on the, er, heels of yet another expensive trip to the tailor. "Isn't there anything you can buy to fix this?" asked a frustrated Mindy Alperin as her daughters struggled with the dilemma of what length to hem newly-purchased pants to make them equally appropriate for both heels & flats. "NO!" came the equally frustrated reply from Jamie Lazar & Lauren Alperin who suddenly came up with the solution. Over the next few weeks, they proceeded to develop a prototype involving flexible fabric strips containing a set of strong magnets.
