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Back to Cool

by Carlina Harris

With all the designers and retailers collaborating, it only made sense to include the mighty "Dolce Vita" in the mix. This summer Target debuts its first ever collection with the shoe sensation. After proving its self king with all the ruckus that ensued with the Cynthia Vincent alliance, the mega store decided to ride the shoe train all the way to the bank with another sure to be hit.

The collection is currently available online, but will be in stores August 22nd, for the brick and mortar types. Not only are these shoes going to be great for back to school this fall, or playing hooky but all the styles are under $35. The oxford with the studded toe cap is by far my favorite; these come in gray with silver studs (above), or black with gold studs- another stunner! A short triple buckle boot, a mid calf lace up boot, and the ubiquitous ballet flat, also make it into the collection. Going back to school never looked to cool!

Benefit’s Sunday Funday Palette Has Your Beauty Hangover Cure!

Benefit, known best for its ever-popular multi-purpose Benetint cheek and lip stains, its inky Bad Gal liner and mascara, and an array of other skincare and beauty must-haves, has just expanded its sister-founded collection to include inspiration from the owners’ nieces and daughters. The result is the Maggie and Annie collection — a duo of youthful-yet-practical themed palettes that contain everything you need to get you through a particular day or situation and the beauty ruts you may stumble upon. The Maggie Collection debuts with the Sunday Funday palette, which is all about putting together a pick-me-up look that’s fresh and revived after a long night out, just in time for your morning coffee and mimosas!

The Sunday Funday palette includes Hoola Bronzing Powder with an accompanying mini bristle brush, Benetint Rose lip and cheek stain, Shimmery Rose lip shine, Toasty Liner eyeliner, 4 eyeshadows in Shimmering Bronze, Pink Satin, Light Champagne, and Pretty In Plum, 2 shadow applicators, and a step-by-step application guide. At $38, it’s a bit on the pricey side (well, enough to make me stop and think before a compulsive buy), but considering the impressive array of products they pack into the slim palette, it’s quite the deal, not to mention totally adorable!

- Alex Gambardella

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a tangled web we weave

by Carlina Harris

I have always been a huge accessories/jewelry girl. I believe a single cluster of rings, or an extra long dangly necklace can really improve your look tenfold. It can take an ordinary outfit, and instantly update the look, and possibly even make the outfit "trendy"! Well whether you want to look trendy or not, one thing you will look is beautiful when you wear Janet Setter's remarkably precious gems. 

Her jewels are vivid, and fluid, and seem to have taken inspiration from nature weather from land or sea- notice the detail of the fish tangled in a web on "The Fish are Back" necklace. With subtle hints of life merged with mixed metals and hard to find stones this mélange of gems is one of my must haves this season. If you are thinking about updating your jewelry box, and are in need of a standout piece, Setter's necklaces are it. Her site showcases some amazing pieces from, bracelets, rings, earrings, and more.

There is no denying Janet Setter's jewelry is wildly attractive and, over the top, but what you probably don't know is that all her stuff is one of a kind, never to be found on anyone ever again, due to the uniqueness of the pieces. So rock that Asymmetrical Montana Agate necklace, like nobody's business, because well, nobody else will be!

 

{necklaces from top to bottom: Signature Freeform Link Bib, $858; Open Chain with Turquoise and Rutile Quartz, $528; Asymmetrical Montana Agate Necklace, $398; The fish are back, $528; Asymmetrical Turquoise Necklace, $298}

Chic Summer Wedding Favors $150 #Giveaway from Beau-coup

Attention brides! Are you in the midst of planning the ‘perfect’ wedding? Finding the right favors that are tasteful, chic and that coordinate with your theme and venue can be a challenge. Beau-coup favors has curated an assortment of gifts for your guests that can be personalized to order. There are also favors, invites and decorations for bridal showers as well as accessories for the wedding day. Above are some of our Editor’s Picks from Beau-coup’s selection of wedding favors. Featured above is the clear top favor tins featured in Martha Steawart Weddings Spring 2010. At Beau-coup.com you’ll also find a selection of Celebrity Event Planner, Colin Cowie’s favorites!

To assist in your wedding planning, our friends at Beau-coup are giving away a $150 gift certificate to one lucky winner in our Chic Summer Wedding Favors Giveaway. Accessorize your wedding to be picture perfect with personalized favors, bridal shower favors, favor boxes ribbons and labels, and more.

Exclusively for TheFind fans! Shop now thru July 26 at Beau-coup using coupon code THEBCFIND and get 10% off $75 thru 7/26/10.

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1. Click “Like” TheFind’s Facebook page to become a Fan of TheFind.

2. Leave a comment here on TheFind Blog and tell us your favorite chic summer wedding accessory from Beau-coup!

3. Be sure to leave your email so that we can contact you if you are the winner.

The prize set includes one $150 gift certificate from Beau-coup.com!

The contest begins Monday July 19, 2010 and ends Monday July 26, 2010 12:01 a.m. PST. A winner will be chosen via Random.org. The winner will need to reply to our email within 24 hours after notification of winning. If there is no response an alternate winner will be chosen.

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These Boots were made for Walking

by Carlina Harris

We are right smack dab in the middle of summer/a heat wave, and all I can think about is fall fashion! Not because I don't love the beautiful summer weather, because I do, but the layering, the shoes, and thoughts of piling on the cashmere keep popping up in my head! 

You can't bring up fall fashion, without mentioning shoes, and as always boots are at the top of the chilly weather lust list. Boots are always huge come the later months of the year, but this year, the flat, walk-able, very in, lace up boot is making an early emergence, and I already want a pair, or two. I'm thinking any of these would be perfect for touring the beautiful cities of Rome, or Amsterdam. They seem so chic, almost worldly, and they'd be perfect with a floaty dress, or paired up with skinny jeans and a tunic. And the best part, these on trend boots are under $80 a pop!

{left pair: Wanted Prague Lace-Up, $59.50; Rocket Dog Rideon Boot, $79.50}

 

Ruffles and Bloomers, Oh My!

Anthropologie always seems to know exactly what girls want, especially when it comes to intimate apparel. We like an adorable look, but will only wear it if the design is paired with pure comfort. After all, what’s the point of looking cute in the boudoir if your ensemble makes you squirm?

This summer, Anthropologie has two utterly adorable sets of intimates fit the bill. Either in a colorful floral print or a crisp oxford stripe, both sets will be delightful for a special sleep-over, or for a night home alone. Bold and soft ruffles form a tiered camisole top with a sweet tie detail around the middle. A dotted lace edging across the top edge and down the center placket adds the perfect feminine finish. But the most adorable thing are the flounced bloomer bottoms – an old-fashioned touch that will surely prove provocative in the most ladylike way!

Most importantly, these are made in a soft cotton voile making them perfectly cool and comfortable. Which, as we all know, is what we really want!

- Annie Wilson

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Hugo Naturals Touring Whole Foods In San Francisco

Press Release

WHO: Hugo Saavedra, founder of Hugo Naturals

WHAT: In-store appearance and samples to be given away by Hugo to consumers to test.

WHEN: July 16^th through July 19^th at 11:00am and 4:00pm

WHERE: Throughout California

July 16^th

• 11:00 – 2:00 Potrero Hill, 450 Rhode Island Street           San Francisco
• 4:00 – 7:00 Noe Valley , 3950 24^th Street                           San Francisco

July 17^th

• 11:00 – 2:00 Franklin , 1765 California Ave.                       San Francisco
• 4:00 – 7:00 Blithedale, 731 East Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley

July 18^th

• 11:00 – 2:00 San Rafael , 340-3^rd Street                             San Rafael
• 4:00 – 7:00 Novato , 790 De Long Avenue                        Novato

July 19^th

• 11:00 – 2:00 Walnut Creek , 1333 E. Newell Ave. Walnut Creek
• 4:00 – 7:00 San Ramon, 100 Sunset Blvd.                        San Ramon

WHY: In order to ensure consumers that Hugo Naturals meet Whole Foods’ new organic policy.

Shoppers seeking healthy, eco-friendly food products have no problem meeting their needs at local retailers.  Unlike organic food, there are NO standards for organic beauty and personal care items. This can be confusing as well as frustrating for health conscious shoppers.

Hugo Natural products range from soaps, shampoos, lotions, candles and more, each of them contain the Whole Foods Premium Body Care Seal.  Not only are the products good for your skin, but they contain natural ingredients good enough to eat!

Hugo is available to discuss the following:

• What is in your beauty products – the good, the bad and the ugly
• What percentage of Hugo Naturals products are “organic”
• Why Hugo Naturals products have been able to pass the Whole Foods Standards?

About Hugo Naturals:

Hugo Naturals is a rapidly growing marketer of branded all natural personal care products that are handcrafted from only of the highest quality, all-natural ingredients. The company has grown revenues more than 50% per year since its inception less than four years ago.  The product range includes over 150 SKU’s in categories such as bar and bulk soaps, body and hand lotions, hair care products, face and body scrubs, baby care products.  They are sold primarily in U.S. and Canadian specialty food and independent health and beauty retail channels.

Designer Spotlight: MIKOH Swimwear

by Carlina Harris

{Xavier One-Piece}

Local California girls, Oleema and Kalani Miller were blessed to grow up in Orange County, with sun on their cheeks, and sand in their hair, it's like these beach babes were destined to design superb swimwear. Spending their adolescence swimming, surfing, and sunning, they must of already had an idea of what the ideal swimsuit would have to endure: heat, sand and salt water- of course.  With fashion and function on their side, these two were able to design the fiercest, sexiest, bikini's and mono-kini's known to the industry at present.

The suits come in all sorts of brazen hues. Some are adorned with flowy fringe, while others have a unique triple band bandeau top. The mono-kini crochet back one piece seems to be the bohemian sexpot look that gave MIKOH Swimwear the hot ticket name it has today. The Brazilian-esque bottoms are wildly sexy, and definitely need a certain je ne sais quoi to pull of the look, but so worth it once you pull these skivvies on. 

Get your credit cards out ladies, because this beach wear can set you back up to $200 bucks, but don't delay most colors and sizes are already sold out due to the season's popularity--and they have only been on the market less than a month!

Make Sure Your Figure Doesn’t Go To “Waist” With A Belted Sundress!

Flirty, flouncy sundresses are a classic summer wardrobe must-have that will never go out of style because they’re constantly being updated to suit the season. Bustier structured boning, tiered skirts, tribal prints, and more — you can never get tired of a look that allows you to breathe and move on a hot summer day yet maintain you sense of fashionable femininity! Of course, not all sundresses are created equal, though. Depending on your body type, some are just plain shapeless in their attempt to be loose and swingy — and what’s the fun of wearing a dress if you can’t even flaunt your figure? That’s why I’m loving the belted sundress trend — it juxtaposes the free floatiness that we love about sundresses with the more flattering structure of the belt while emphasizing your slimmest area: your waist. The result is a look that’s still perfectly comfortable and summery, just in a way that shows you off in the process!

I love the look of this floral flutter-sleeve dress from ModCloth, which has a vintage flair without looking dated, while the leather and hardware of the Midnight on the Meadow dress gives it a little added edge. For a more casual look that’s still totally chic, I adore the rope belt on this buttoned Steven Alan Bungalo dress, while the black-and-white color palette on this ruffled L’Agence crepe dress is understated yet pretty!

- Alex Gambardella

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