And the game begins!
Refinery29.com and BCBG are teaming up to host a competition to see who will be the face of BCBGMAXAZRIA’s Spring 2013 ad campaign. Creative director, Lubov Azria, and Refinery29.com will hand pick 10 women from all over the U.S. to fly to L.A. to be photographed, and have their images put up on BCBG’s social media pages, the website, and even in retail stores.
Round one: The winner of the contest will be featured in BCBG’s 2013 ad campaign as well as receive $5,000 in merchandise value. Didn’t win? Well don't worry because there is always a second chance!
Neon is making a victory lap and a successful comeback this spring in all sorts of ways. It made an appearance a few seasons ago, and of course we all remember its big hit in the electric eighties, but is it possible that this somewhat tacky look has come to our spring 2012 making a classy third appearance?
We here at Joonbug have found a few neon favs for this spring that could definitely make the once-was cheap trend, turn into a fashion forward chic look.
Check out our favorite bright pieces that made the Not Your Typical Neon list in the slideshow!
The Underground hosted their annual Modern Man Fashion Show this past weekend. Chicago's most daper, including Edward Glassman, Jerry Azumah, Klay Korver, Kevin Aeh and Phil Tadros, showcased the hottest styles by City Blue, Haberdash, Sir & Madame and Apartment Number 9. Ahmed Braimah spearheaded this year’s runway show. According to Braimah, the “Modern Chicago Man is the epitome of the Renaissance man, pays attention to detail in all aspects of his life, whether it be business, education, art, food, sports or fashion. He is focused and driven but never contrived.”
Giorgio Armani is famous for his brilliance in classic chic designs. His evening gowns are to die for and his well-tailored suits create a certain James Bond-like affect. He has conquered the fashion world and ventured into home design. The reowned designer is adding to his real estate design portfolio (which includes NYC's 20 Pine) with a new skyscraper in Mumbai.
Armani has recently signed an agreement with real estate developers in Worli, one of Mumbai’s most expensive areas, to design and decorate the World Towers residential complex. Ready in 2015, this will be the second tallest residential complex in the world as a 117-story skyscraper. Go big or go home, right?
Gearing up for the biggest fashion event this year can be tres stressful. Regardless of how you’re participating—jetting to shows around the city, snapping street style at Lincoln Center, or tirelessly perfecting models backstage—preparing for Fashion Week is no easy task. Cell phone charger, check. Band-aids, check. Tide pen, it’s all here; off you go! You’re rushing down Columbus Avenue, dodging uneven pavement and the less fashionable, when—suddenly you realize your previously flawless opaque tights have an unsightly run; a blemish in your perfectly styled look. Enter Kmart Concierge. Yes, Kmart is going to solve your fashion-induced crisis.
New York Fashion Week is unlike any other. It is where designers, models, and really anyone else in the creative cluster come together for a 60-minute stint to show if they will make or break it in the industry. Important people will be in the crowds to love or loath designs and, with over 250 designers showing this week, the rookies are going to have to step it up in order to leave their imprint in this crazy-cool and chaotic biz we like to call the fashion industry.
Although a veteran to the industry, Gemma Kahng is making a comeback this NYFW and has been the biggest buzz of the hour. Kahng’s designs were a hit back in the early '90s but, like many, her 15 minutes of fame was up once the Y2K hit and thus, she went into hiding. Now that she has arisen from hibernation, we are expecting her to come back with a bang and show us that she is here for the long haul. During an interview with StyleCaster, she was quoted explaining, "My work is getting more complicated and at the same time, more refined. What I am doing now requires a more difficult process but at the end it is more thought-out." It will be interesting to see what Kahng has in store for us, but we are confident it will be a cohesive presentation.
Frog Greishaw is a soulful, imaginative, and most important, uninhibited designer that does not play by anybody’s rule nor cares to be defined by anybody but herself. As an award winning designer, her creative collections and individual items have put her on various watch lists. Entering Frog’s atelier, one cannot help but notice the artistic transformation of a former butcher shop.
I recently had the opportunity to chat with celebrity photographer Andy Tsagaris at his sleek Manhattan studio-space. This was definitely a special interview as Andy has photographed many influential, beautiful, and interesting fashion & entertainment icons. Lydia Hearst-Shaw, designer extraordinaire Richie Rich, and celebrity stylist Philip Bloch are just a few of the notables that Andy has shot with his magical lens and creative eye. I was then given the chance to model for Andy as part of his latest campaign, "Be The Link." It was truly an honor to be included amongst all the famous faces and industry innovators. Even more invigorating was being able to delve into a celeb photographer's mind -- to find out what it's actually like to see life through Andy's worldly lens!
Yes, we admit it. We have an inexplicable love affair with South Africa. It must the fusion of exotic African wildlife and luxurious coastal culture topped with the refined accent. Straight to you from this faraway fantasy comes designer Bernice Angelique and her handbag line, Meant to B. Launched in 2011, the London-based designer fused her desire to combine luxury materials and inspiring native heritage to create the handcrafted, ostrich leather collection. Each piece is custom made by local artisans in Cape Town, South Africa with the option of embossed personalization. The collection includes styles from edgy clutches to practical (as ostrich can be) hobos and cross-body bags. In classic neutrals: black, silver, camel and bold hues: cobalt, magenta, red—we love that these opulent accessories can make a bold statement with any ensemble. And that’s not all; when you custom-create your style, there are over 400 shades to choose from along with choices for the bag’s interior and hardware. Prices start at about $850—a steal for personalized ostrich, right?!
When we were young, it was ingrained in our heads that eating our fruits and veggies would make us grow up to be big, beautiful, and strong. Now we’re older, and the super man or super model we were envisioning we’d look like isn’t what we see in the mirror (what the hell mom?!).
Have no fear, Mother Nature heard our cry for help and brought to us the answer; the miracle fruit. This berry is the super food of all time; the fruit that is proven to be the perfect nutrient for the mind, body, and soul. Yeah, okay, we know what your thinking, the açaí berry, duh.
If you're dying to know how to decorate your face this spring (we don't believe you, Mr. Groundhog), then listen to style expert Rachel Zoe. She recommends two of Exude's Lipstick colors -- Scarlet Red and Coral-- as the 'it' colors for the season. The brand comes with a revolutionary new crystal applicator, which allows you to release the perfect amount of lipstick each and every time, as well as retain its shape. The lip color is enhanced with a hint of mint scent and a new complex formula, sure to give you a perfect pucker. The lipstick is available for retail at www.exudelipstick.com for $29.
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