Belk Find Your Fabulous - 2014 Fall Fashion Preview

Belk is the home for Modern. Southern. Style and on July 15th I had the pleasure of attending Belk Find Your Fabulous 2014 Fall Fashion preview hosted by Arlene Goldstein, Belk VP of Fashion and Trend Direction.

This Fall look forward to Tailored Suits, Leather and Lace, Animal prints, color blocking and so much more. Arlene Goldstein took us on a fashion journey and shared some of the hautest trends that will be happening this fall. My biggest take away from the event was "Versatility equal Value" Arlene suggests you find an amazing piece that you can wear many ways and that will bring value to your closet. Below are some of my favorite looks. The His is Hers Trend is something I plan recreate I'm going to shop my closet first then visit Belk At Phipps Plaza to get the missing pieces to complete my look.

His is Hers
Recast Classics. Manstyle Mash-up. A Quirky Coolness

Magaschoni

Ralph Lauren

Tahari, $148

Rebel Rebel 
Chaos to Couture. Brit Wit. Rule Breakers

Cece, $148

Complex Simplicity
New Proportions. Shape Shifting. Split-Level Style

Vince Camuto, $148

Trina Turk, $298

 

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My Favorite Zoya Nail Polishes for the Fall/Winter

Summer is over. But you can keep your nails Hot with Zoya Nail Polish Harmonious Cosmic Color and Cashmere Collections. Ranging from sparkly glitters to beautiful Jewel tones you will not be disappointed. To Find your perfect shade visit http://zoya.com/ and check out my top picks below:

From the Harmonious Cosmic Winter Collection (L) Mosheen: Astro Ice Blue Topper great for layering over other hues, Seraphina: Polaris Silver Metallic, Belinda: Cosmic Purple Metallic From the Fall Cashmere Collection Pepper: brick red cream,  Hunter: dark sea green cream, Louise: rich chocolate brown cream

 

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OPI Launches the San Francisco Collection For Fall/Winter 2013

San Francisco by OPI brings street chic style with West Coast flair to nails and toes for Fall/Winter 2013. This new collection features a palette ranging from sky and sea-colored hues of blues and gray to reds, burgundies and browns inspired by some of the city’s most iconic elements – Chinatown, the Golden Gate bridge and the Embarcadero. This fall mélange is mixed with texture, seen in three new Liquid Sand™ nail lacquers in earthy hues of taupe, blue and gray: It’s All San Andreas’s Fault, Wharf! Wharf! Wharf! and Alcatraz…Rocks. Liquid Sand lacquers dry to a textured, matte finish, infused with reflective sparkle. 

“To me, the women of San Francisco and the city itself really epitomize today’s multifaceted beauty consumer,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “San Francisco offers a European flair with distinct West Coast attributes. These elements inspired a collection of urban chic nail lacquer shades, thanks to the sophisticated combination of high fashion and eclectic street style.

“With twelve colors ranging from moody grays and blues to garnet and ruby jewel tones, these lacquers are designed to accessorize fall’s hottest looks, from military details to winter whites,” continues Weiss-Fischmann. “On fall runways, models were seen wearing luxurious textures from head to toe. The three new Liquid Sand nail lacquers incorporate the texture trend through nails, with rich matte finishes in colors to complement the season’s fashion.”

San Francisco by OPI includes the following shades:

A-Piers to Be Tan

I shore do like this chocolaty tan.

Dining al Frisco

Just feast your eyes on this fresh-air blue!

Haven’t the Foggiest

Can’t tell you why I love this misty gray...I just do!

Peace & Love & OPI

This holographic sage and eggplant is far out! 

Keeping Suzi at Bay

There’s no holding back this assertive navy blue.

Incognito in Sausalito

You better keep this almost-black blue under wraps.

Lost on Lombard

Oh garn-et! I’m all turned around!

I Knead Sour-Dough

Are you bready to wear this toasty warm brown?

Muir Muir on the Wall

This trailblazing plum is the fairest of all.

In the Cable Car-Pool Lane

Good golly, Miss Trolley, this rich burgundy takes me away!

Embarca-Dare Ya!

Betcha can’t pass up this marvelous magenta.

First Date at the Golden Gate

You and me and this shimmery ruby make three.

It’s All San Andreas’s Fault

I’d move mountains to get this textured earthy taupe!

Wharf! Wharf! Wharf!

Dog-gone it...fetch me that textured matte blue!

Alcatraz...Rocks

There’s no escaping this arresting textured gray.

San Francisco nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Liquid Sand nail lacquers should always be worn without top coat. San Francisco by OPI will be available August 7, 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer. 

           

 For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

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Belk Seriously Chic - 2013 Fall Fashion Preview

Belk is the home for Modern. Southern. Style and on July 17th I had the pleasure of attending Belk Seriously Chic 2013 Fall Fashion preview hosted by Arlene Goldstein, Belk VP of Fashion and Trend Direction.

This Fall look forward to Tailored Suits, Vintage, Military and Punk inspired looks, Ankle Boots, Animal prints, Lace, Fabric and color blocking and so much more. Arlene Goldstein took us on a fashion journey and shared some of the hautest trends that will be happening this fall. Below are some of my favorite looks. I plan to recreate some of them and I will definitely visiting Belk At Phipps Plaza to make that happen.

Glam Globetrotter

Just Dandy

Modernist Mindset

Most Wanted

Past Perfect

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New Contemporary​ Brand QUINN Debuts Fall 2013 Collection

On January 22, 2013,  the new luxury lifestyle brand QUINN announced the launch of its first collection. QUINN introduces its original design concepts and signature effortless style with its fall 2013 collection, “Old is New”.  Inspired by Old World art and architecture, the design team created a ready-to-wear collection that is uniquely modern. The influence of Gothic cathedrals and surrealistic portraits can be seen throughout the line—from the rich color palette reminiscent of stained-glass windows to the symmetrical prints that mimic intricate columns and luminescent chandeliers.

“The line offers a new perspective,” said design director Bree Telford. “We reinterpreted traditional stitches in knitwear and created organic, intertwining cables, geometric intarsias and modern fair isles. These small details make the garments really special.”

With this collection, QUINN emphasizes its commitment luxury. Luxe materials, like cashmere, silk, leather and wool, are found throughout the line. Beautiful mouliné yarns in colors exclusive to QUINN are knitted into cashmere overpieces, dolman-sleeved sweaters and tapered dip-dye pants.

“Our moulinés and printed fabrics are unique to the brand, so there is nothing similar to them out there in the market right now,” said Telford. “The exclusivity of our products reinforces QUINN as a luxury brand.”

Standout pieces from the collection include a pair of satin pleated pants, an asymmetrical paneled leather jacket and an aubergine rabbit fur vest.The line takes a playful turn with its animal intarsia sweaters that depict a pair of geometric swans and a rippling portrait of a tiger. 

“The styles are cohesive, without being repetitive, and are easily mixed and matched to create a fresh look every time,” said marketing manager Kosi Harris.

The opening price point for ranges from $100 for knitwear, $190 for woven pieces and $225 for leather styles. The line will be carried in luxury retailers, contemporary stores and the brand’s own e-commerce site, Quinnshop.com.

The collection has already created a buzz among fashion frontrunners. QUINN has been seen on Emily Blunt & Juno Temple. 

“We’ve received a great reaction from editors, bloggers, stylists and celebrities,” said Harris. “It’s a really exciting time right now for all of us at QUINN, and we are looking forward to big things in the coming season.”

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Essie Fall Collection 2012

This season, leave nothing to chance. Consolidate your power with color that heralds the return of the woman of substance. Experience opulent color that lends an upscale look without breaking the bank.

• Stylenomics – get rolling in the deep, opulent green that’s the new black.
• Recessionista – smart and savvy magenta millioneiress ups the ante with color and style that’s priceless.
• Miss Fancy Pants – greige under pressure, refined chic and executive privilege never looked so pretty.
• Skirting the Issue – an a-line of gorgeous saturated burgundy.
• Don’t Sweater It – lavish in warm, cashmere mauve, that goes with anything and everything.
• Head Mistress – the take-charge red out-classes the competition.

Essie’s fall collection is available at select retailers now – You can find it at Nordstrom.


Images provided by Essie

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Zoya Holiday Winter Preview

The NEW Zoya Ornate Collection is the perfect to decorate your nails with stunning jewel tone colors and special effect pigments this season. Featuring six stunning, glittering, crystal shades in our new Power Pigment Full Coverage Formula. Superior coverage and dynamic color in one. All in the long-wearing, toxin free (BIG5FREE) formula you love... Each one is as beautiful as the next.

Zoya WINTER/HOLIDAY 2012/13: ORNATE Collection

· Blaze (ZP641) - Cranberry Glitter Glam Crystal - Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage

· Electra (ZP642) - Holographic Tinsel Special Effect- wear it alone or layer it for extra drama

· Ziv (ZP644) - Gold Foil Glitter Crystal - Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage

· Storm (ZP645) - Black with Multi Color Crystal Shimmer - Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage

· Aurora (ZP646) - Plum with Multi Color Crystal Shimmer - Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage

· Logan (ZP647) - Green Foil Glitter Crystal - Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage

ZOYA IS THE NEW COLOR OF FASHION!

Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are BIG5FREE - all formulas are completely free of harmful industrial chemicals such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Find over 300 other Zoya shades at www.zoya.com. Each and every name has a color as unique as the women who inspired it.

$8.00 ea. US. Shipping October 15, 2012.

Find Zoya Ornate on Zoya.com

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Some easy ways to fold pocket squares: by Noble Breed

There are a million ways to fold a pocket square, depending on your style, your mood, the fabric or the occasion-you want to make sure the fold represents what you want. Some are quite easy and others are rather complex, but at the end of the day, it all depends on your personal taste. I came across Noble Breed via instagram. On his blog he illustrates some easy ways to fold pocket squares. The idea is to have a small triangle of fabric coming out of your breast pocket. Very easy to do, this fold assures you a classy look. Noble Breed is a men's accessory line: Pocket Squares, Bandanas, Scarves and more... For the urban gentleman Check out his site http://noblebreed.com/

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OPI Launches the Germany Collection for Fall/Winter 2012

OPI embraces runway trends with the Germany Collection for Fall/Winter 2012. Drawing inspiration from Berlin, an exciting new fashion hub that blends classic looks with the avant-garde, the collection’s twelve shades offer a mixture of vibrant color, urban-chic neutrals, and reds in variations from light to dark.

“Designers showcased rich colors and striking textures for fall,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “The Germany Collection beautifully complements these looks, with standout shades in various hues of red and burgundy – the season’s ‘new black.’ Sapphire, black olive and lime yellow are married with creamy neutrals in honey, taupe and nude rose.”

“The overall feel of the Germany Collection is elegance with an edge,” adds Suzi. “The varied palette of colors adds another accent to the list of special touches – think beadwork, paneling, fur and embroidery – that walked the runways during New York Fashion Week. Wearing these shades on fingers and toes is a great way to accessorize a range of looks for the season.”

Germany by OPI includes the following shades:

Don’t Pretzel My Buttons
A haute honey-beige that can always make you smile.

My Very First Knockwurst
…and what a magical rosy-nude rendezvous it was!

Berlin There Done That
A traveling taupe that’s seen it all. (Yep, that too).

Don’t Talk Bach to Me
There’s nothing mellow about this sassy lime-yellow!

Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!
A bodacious black-olive? We say “Ja! Ja! Ja!”

Unfor-greta-bly Blue

Everyone’s favorite Fräulein loves this über shiny blue.

Every Month is Oktoberfest
Prost! Here’s to the prettiest plum in the Biergarten.

Suzi & the 7 Düsseldorfs
The most beautiful bright purple of all.

Deutsch You Want Me Baby?
A self-assured shade of shimmering red-orange.

Danke-Shiny Red
You “Bitte” try on this ravishing ruby before it’s too late!

German-icure by OPI
The best burgundy shimmer in the business.

Schnapps Out of It!
Shake off the blues with a shot of fall’s must-have mauve!

Germany Collection nail lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

Germany by OPI is available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer. 

             

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

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