Archive for August, 2009



Fresno Boot By Ralph Lauren

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Ralph Lauren Fresno Boot

The Ralph Lauren Fresno boot has a vintage style that will still rock your modern outfits. It is made especially for men. It can be worn with semi-formal and formal outfits in cold weather.

This Fresno boot by Ralph Lauren has a brown wood in shiny-finish outsoles. The boot is very high; high enough to reach below your shin. On the lower part near the ankle are two thick and thin straps with buckles. This product only comes in black leather.

Product details:

- Adjustable double-strap insole with antiqued buckle.

- Hand-stitched leather sole with outside reinforced stacked heel.

- Partially lined in leather with padded insole.

- Leather is made in Italy.

You can have this cool Fresno boot for $1,100 at Ralph Lauren’s online store.

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Claw Money And Gabriel Urist Peacock Earrings

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Claw Money x Gabe Urist Peacock Earrings

Claw Money and Gabe (Gabriel) Uris collaborated together in creating a cool pair of peacock earrings. It is an extraordinary piece that is becoming popular lately as we have seen them made into bracelets (Goti silver feather bracelet) and a pair of feather earrings (Owlita Flight).

The peacock earrings by Claw Money and Gabriel Urist is made of 18k gold material. It has a 4-inch dangling style earrings designed like a peacock. The tip of the peacocks’ feather has the Claw Money logo signature. It only comes in color gold.

You can purchase this product at Claw Money’s online store for $275, and $550 on retail.

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Allumer Charm Necklace: Classic But Not-So Extravagant

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Allumer Charm Necklace

The Allumer charm necklace is from Natasha Leith-Smith’s classic collection. It is not extravagant in style, but is very trendy and youthful. This necklace is made for both men and women, and is ideally worn by young adults and above.

This classic charm necklace or bracelet is made of gold and cord materials. It has 15mm x 6mm, rectangular-shaped, 9ct white or rose gold charms or pendants. The 46cm-long necklace has beaded design that can be converted to a bracelet (instructions are included when you purchase this). It comes in colors black, brown, gray, blue, yellow, green, and pink.

So send this Allumer charm necklace as a token of friendship or simply reward yourself with a cool accessory. You can purchase this product at Allumer’s online store.

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Daytime Emmy Fashion Recap

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Last night, the 2009 daytime Emmy’s took place and, of course, I was more focused on the evening wear than the awards themselves. I mean who watches daytime television anymore anyway. The following are a few outfits that I thought were particularly notable.

First up, Tyra Banks won the first ever award for most informative talk show.

For a notable fashion icon, Tyra’s red carpet look wasn’t as appealing as I thought it would be. The top doesn’t seem to  be supporting her chest at all and the biggest problem I have with this outfit is the fact that her hair is the same awkward, pale color as her dress. The beige doesn’t flatter her skin tone because it’s far too light and makes her appear washed out. The bottom beaded train is really pretty but the rest of the outfit just kills it.

This Clean House star Niecy Nash wore a lovely yellow fitted dress that really flattered her overall shape over body. This dress is perfect because it hugs her in the right places without revealing too much. Also, I’m absolutely in love with yellow on dark skin! It’s such a radiant combination.

I don’t care how old you are, but it’s never okay to have wings coming out of your top. Jeanne Cooper from Young and the Restless looks like she’s pitching a tent on the red carpet.

Kassie DePaiva from One Life to Live’s outfit was probably my favorite. For her age and the occasion, this white, stylish dress is both flattering and modern. In 90 degree weather, this was a very smart choice and she looks great in it.

Image source: omg photos on yahoo.com 

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Back to School Shopping: Starts! <br> Shoes.com %-off Coupon

Friday, August 28th, 2009

If you’re shopping for kid’s shoes for the upcoming school year, you know you need to save for those growing feet. And if you’re a college student, you now you need to both save and look “cool”. We have a coupon to save 15% off of shoes.com: “BTSSHOES09



"Product" Photo Essay: Inspiration Bleeds from Twilight

Friday, August 28th, 2009



Bb Dakota Twilight Bella Jacket – $63.99

Luna ‘Twilight’ DuWop Lip Venom® – $16.00

Kiss Of The Vampire Tee – $36.00

Gossip Girl tee – $26.00

Transformers – Women’s Team Decepticon Baseball Tee – $48.00

Ruffle Lace Fingerless Glove – $18.00

Vampire Love – $19.90

G-Stud Black – $26.00

Edun Comet T-Shirt – $70.00

King Baby Studio Gothic Cross w/Crowned Leverback Earrings – $192.00

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick for Body – $75.00

Candela Victorian Jacket – $242.00

Lace Sleeve Corset Top – $70.00

Black Lace Detail Corset Stretch Belt – $22.00

Wildfox Vampire Love Baggy Beach Jumper – $107.00

Chrishabana Spike Aloha Lei – $209.00

Horace Black Leather Vest Tank – $218.00

Carolina Amato REVOLVE EXCLUSIVE French Lace Nylon Glove – $85.00

Laced Corset Belt – $69.00

Foley and Corinna Victorian Jacket – $462.00

Aurelie Bidermann Small Vintage Lace Cuff – $725.00

G-Stud Teal Fabric – $26.00

Ruffle Lace Corset – $24.99

Plain White Tees Tee – $26.50

10k Gold 1/4-Ct. T.w. Gothic Cross Pendant – $375.00

ELIZABETH AND JAMES corset top – $308.00

Plaid Lace Corset – $26.99

Lady Liberty Bustier – $78.00

Lace Corset – $29.99

Pippo Perez White Gold Gothic Cross with Black Diamonds on Nylon Cord Bracelet – $3,250.00

Love Couture Goth Burnout Banded Waist Tee in White – $45.00

Black Twilight Edward and Bella Tee – $28.00

Benefit Cosmetics Moon Beam – $24.00

Chrissy Burnout Tee – $32.50

Diana Heimann ‘Gothic’ Earrings – $1,895.00

Majestic® Boston Red Sox Tee – $20.00

Trixxi Mock-Layer Plaid Top – $36.00

Alexander McQueen Skull Box Clutch 208024F14HR – $1,399.00

Above are products either actually related to the Twilight film(s) and novels, items that might appeal to fans, similar items from inspired products, or merely seemingly-unrelated wares that have become all-too related. (Including that sports fan t-shirt ["Team", geti t?].)

Scroll to the right to view more pages. Inspire thought? Leave a coment!

For more on the inspiration of this post, and how I gathered the theme to find these goods, read my article “Twilight Apparel a la Nordstrom more Teenybopper than Vampire“.



Upcoming: Chanel’s "Coco Cocoon" Handbag Line – Gallery

Friday, August 28th, 2009

We’ve gathered allllll the photos fit-to-print that we could of the new Chanel purse collection, “Coco Cocoon” coming out in October. That’s October 10th 2009, precisely. It’s the same line as featured in the Lily Allen advertisements, but we’ve posted her pictures in another gallery.

Enjoy!

(Photo credits: 1, 2, 3)



Twilight Apparel a la Nordstrom More Teenybopper than Vampire

Friday, August 28th, 2009

@ First Look: The Twilight inspired line coming to Nordstrom would fit in more at Delia’s than with the store’s mid-range/upscale image. Sadly, it’s also too alone suited to the megahit’s wild youthful fan base than anything more in tune with vampires or older admirers of the film and genre.

“Team” Tees Preview:

Right before and after the original film debuted, “Twilight” was also what a vamp-y trend-merely-film-inspired was called amongst the do-it-themselves fashion creators. Etsy.com was filled with Victorian-era inspired beauties like frilly wrist cuffs and luxe oldschool gothic jewelry (Read: no Hot Topic).

Example products from Fall 2008 by Little Sparrow Nest and Talula. Click images to view their respective shops.

 

But just like that keyword was thrown about, Sparkly Vampire mania has hit, and punched, and bitten  – extremely hard. Now the “underground” beings inspire further “Tra L.A. L.A. Land” carefree attitudes with this oh-so Junior’s style.

The “glitter” from Hollywood glitz is spreading. Aside from the Nordstrom Junior’s Department styles, the most recent evolution of this living trend has surfaced online from former-or-semistill-undergrounds, the indies…

Example Etsy.com clothing “Twilight” search

Another sad(ish) truth of today is that the movie-fangirlishness has brought graphic tees to Etsy as well, not that that’s entirely bad and the items & slogans are not bad – or, beauty being in the eye of the beholder, at least they’re not of popular-teenshop aesthetic. Fortunately, a lot of the designs are pretty dark – a stark contrast to this mass market promotion-in-sheep’s-cotton-clothing at the department store.

At least we can help show fans that they have choices.

If your fashion style has a sweet tooth for notebook-doodles over Edward Cullen, by all means, shop mainstream.

If you crave something just a little more juicy or bittersweet, then do check out Etsy or other indie venues/shops. You can probably even do some hunting and find some “vamp” items, still.



Chanel, or Karl Largerfeld, Cleaned Up Lily Allen

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Karl can put Chanel on Lily Allen, but can we really put Lily Allen in Chanel, if you know what I mean? What I mean is, could this makeover stick on the girl who refuses to not sunbathe topless what-seems daily in her classless crusade nearing as bad as Amy Winehouse?

That is why Lily Allen as a model for Chanel surprises me. Yes, Lily is a huge Chanel fan, uh–so are witless teenagers. The difference is this recording artist has money, and those teens aren’t truly carrying Chanel with their pink cambon totes.

So what I mean is anyone can be a fan, but that doesn’t mean The Man will “fan” back. The singer makes a cute model of some sort—Allen is quite beautiful and a great writer with a great mind, but … girl needs work.

Or – usually. One couldn’t tell from these amazing photographs.

Here Allen advertises and sports Chanel’s upcoming handbag collection, “Coco Cocoon” due this October 10th (2009).

Stay tuned for a gallery devoted to the bags next week!

Photography by Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s designer, himself.

Credit: Collective of the Interwebs & I-D Magazine

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& Now Blake Lively & the Jovi Bag – Gossip Girl Approved

Friday, August 28th, 2009

So it appears the Jovi Cross-Body and its contemporary designer company, Treesje, have been declared Gossip Girl chic level by the stylists of the show. Here is Blake Lively sporting the bag we just blogged & raved about – and she’s on set filming, no less.

 

Treesje Jovi Cross-Body

$368.00 by Treesje at Endless.com

Photo via Purse Page

One note: Turquoise and royal blue? NO!

Is this fab or fug? We say, change out of that tunic dress, or just trash it!

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