NEW YORK FASHION
We all want that beautiful flowing hair, a la Kim Kardashian, but many of us may have flat, wavy, curly, or frizzy, and even short or medium length hair. For those rocking the short cuts, sometimes the craving for long hair really digs in and starts to take over. Picturing and fantasizing about long hair is a tantalizing feeling so why not extensions, or should we say why extensions?
Most of you may be wondering what “Hot or Cold” may mean. The newest attraction and fad of hair pieces is hot and cold fusion hair extensions. Hot fusion hair extensions is the process of a heated bond being bonded to your natural hair root, so yes, you don’t have to worry about anyone seeing the extensions. The hair pieces aren’t typical “hair tracks”; they are simple individual pieces which are applied strand by strand. This is what it looks like plus the tool that’s used to bond the hair. The clamp like tool is the fusion applicator, it’s hot so as it melts it bonds. Same as the cold fusion. Well the cold fusion doesn’t melt it freezes. This leads into the question about whether it’s damaging or not.
This season’s hottest trend is 'Color Blocking'. We've seen everyone, even our favorite celebrities, color blocking in some of their favorite outfits. Designers such as Gucci, Alexandre Herchcovitch and Miu Miu have created a great collection this season, and it’s all about colors! Check out Gucci’s new line and you will see a wide range of trends, patterns, and colors in the collection.
'Color blocking' consists of different colors mixed together to create a look. This trend is like art; experimenting with colors (green, red, yellow, blue and pink) and mixing them together to create a look. Katy Perry and Rihanna are famous for their color blocking outfits. As a matter of fact, Katy Perry can be seen on the cover of Elle Magazine working a Gucci outfit, and color blocking from head to toe with an aqua shirt, green blazer, and purple pants with a gold belt to match.
Name: Ashlee Leitner
Originally from: San Antonio, Texas
Currently: NYU Student, Class of 2011
Wearing: Shoes- Dolce Vita ; Dress- American Apparel ; Sweater- Vintage
Describe your style: Classic, Creative, and Cartoonish
Dream job: Filmmaker
Bebe Zeva is probably the coolest 17-year-old you’ll ever meet. A former “I Am Carles” model, she blogs from her not-so-small town of Las Vegas. In a world where thousands of teenage girls cry for attention on their own personal style blogs, the attention comes naturally to Bebe. Her style is truly unique, and she’s been featured in Nylon, Elle, and Seventeen. In January, a documentary, Bebe Zeva, about her life, premiered in Soho. In my exclusive interview with Bebe, she talks about her visit to NYC, comparisons to Tavi Gevinson, and why she doesn’t like to be called a “fashion” blogger.
As every fashion-forward shopper knows, samples sales are key when trying to keep up with the latest trends without breaking the bank! Beginning today, there are nine awesome sample sales throughout the city that are sure to make you- and your wallet- smile! Happy shopping!
- JF & Son. Get up to 40% off on the duo’s Fall collection. 10 % of the total sale will go to the Red Cross in their efforts for Japan Relief. The sale begins today at noon, and lasts until 8 PM Wednesday. JF & Son is located in the East Village at 56 University Pl., at 10th St.
- J Rosen Showroom. Just in time for Summer, J Rosen Showrrom is offering up to 70 % off designer swimwear, cover-ups, and sandals. Designers include Brette Sandler, Debbie Katz, Tkees, and Cocobelle. The sale begins today and lasts until Friday at 7PM, at the showroom at 231 West 39th Street, between Seventh & Eighth Avenues, suite 1101.
- Rachel Leigh. Rachel Leigh’s Manhattan location is offering up to 80 % off on in-store merchandise, beginning tomorrow at 10 AM until Thursday at 5 PM. We recommend her famous bangles ($15) and cocktail rings ($25). The sale is located at 252 West 38th Street, between Seventh & Eighth Avenues, suite 902.
- Ted Rossi. Beginning Wednesday at noon, Ted Rossi will be offering up to 70 % off on Swarovski crystal jewelry, handbags, and leather goods. The two-day sale lasts until Thursday at 6 PM, and is located at 15 East 30th Street, between Fifth & Madison Avenues, suite 300.
- Tucker & Felix Rey. Beginning Thursday at 9 AM, the blowout sale will be HUGE, with vintage pieces marked down to $25 and tops, dresses, and jumpers marked down 40 %. Also, Felix Rey handbags will be starting at $25. The sale lasts until Saturday at 6 PM, at 413 West 14th Street, between Ninth & Tenth Avenues, suite 403.
- Erica Weiner. The much-acclaimed jewelry designer’s signature pieces will be marked down up to 40 % beginning Friday at noon and ending Sunday night at 8 PM. Erica Weiner’s store is located at 173 Elizabeth Street, between Spring & Kenmare Streets.
- Elie Tahari. Perhaps the biggest sale of them all, Elie Tahari’s sale event kicks off April 12th at 8:30 AM and ends April 16th at 5 PM. The blowout offers up to70 % off the entire men’s collection, as well as women’s leather jackets for $297 (reg. $1,198), sequin dresses for $129 (reg. $598), and patent peep toes for $98 (reg. $298). Elie Tahari is located at 510 Fifth Avenue, at 43rd Street.
- Charlotte Ronson. An undisclosed percentage of the profits from Charlotte Ronson’s sample sale will benefit Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund. The sale will include chiffon dresses for $80, crew-neck sweaters, twill shorts, and skirts for $60, and rope-print tanks for $40. The sale begins April 13th at 10 AM, and concludes April 15th at 7 PM. Charlotte Ronson is located at 1071 Sixth Avenue, between 40th & 41st Streets, suite 301.
- Katherine Kwei. Katherine Kwei’s sample sale is offering hundreds off selected merchandise, including leather purses, clutches, and totes. The sale begins April 14th at 10:30 AM, and concludes April 15th at 7:30 PM. The showrrom is located at 611 Broadway, at Houston Street, suite 742.
After debuting last September at the Green Shows during Eco Fashion Week, The Sway has become an environmentally–approved staple in our closets. Created by Sydney-born designer Belinda Pasqua, the bags featured in The Sway’s collection are made solely from leftover leather from a motorcycle accessories factory in Pakistan, as well as rewoven cotton which makes up the inner lining.
The collection consists of mostly clutches and shoulder bags, as well as a few other designs. Each bag is made unique by the textured exteriors, which make fringe and studs look cool again. (Not that they were ever not cool, of course!) We’re in love with Carter ($185, left) in Sky, a mini fringe, double zip chain purse.
In the season where Hippie styles (Flowers and Bell Bottoms) are undoubtedly returning, I couldn't help but be mesmerized by Andy Lifschutz's designs! The Brooklyn native “collaborates with nature”, and has cited his “summers spent by the sandstone cliffs and beaches of Santorini” as inspiration.
In his creations, he uses only domestic materials and reclaimed metals. Although his formula is simple- either rainbow, white quartz, or pyrite stones on bronze, silver, or yellow or rose gold- every piece is completely different! Andy Lifschutz creates custom rings (left) as well as his original collection, Nature Speaks.
MAC's new Wonder Woman Collection has already been announced, and will be launching nation-wide February 10th. We discussed the line last week in Glam Damn It, unveiling everything from the products to the packaging. (Check out the article here!) Here in Manhattan, we're lucky enough to get the first look!
After creating scents that embody New York neighborhoods from Brooklyn to Central Park, and from Chinatown to Wall Street, Bond No. 9's latest creation pays homage to the exotic middle-eastern instrument, the Oud.
This east-meets-west fragrance is full of contradictions, and its adventurously creamy velvet texture is far more dynamic than a stuffy incense.
At its heart is a sumptuous rose bouquet which spins off into the all-important dry-down that defines this perfume: A dense and syrupy oud that joins forces with musky teakwood (another welcome new addition to Western perfumery) and earthy vetiver to create a lingering urban-forest accord.
Look for this scent in Bond No 9's signature superstar bottle in February 2011. New York Oud will be sold at Bond No. 9's four New York stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, and at bondno9.com, just in time for Valentine's Day.
We all know Rihanna as the crazy-trendy songstress who graces our iPods with her unique voice, and the red carpet with her unique style. And I mean unique in a good way. For the most part, that is. We all mourned the death of her incredibly cute relationship with fellow R&B singer Chris Brown, and have more recently learned of her breakup with Dodgers star Matt Kemp. But who really cares about love anyways?
The ever-present feeling of independence still lingers, as Rihanna prepares to launch the first perfume of her upcoming line of fragrances. The scent will be “fruity and floral”, and bottled in what was inspired by a stiletto heel. As a major shoe-lover, this elegantly styled bottle quickly caught my attention.
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