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Put your Fashion Foot Forward

 

It’s the latest brand boasted about on every blogger, style guru, and high-fashion photographer’s must-have list. Jeffrey Campbell, a small family-owned business based in Los Angeles. The trend-setting brand has taken over the blogosphere with towering tall booties, boots, and platforms that are gracing – no, bombarding – the millions of popular proletarian and professional self-portraits and street-wear photographs shown on blog sites and fashion sites. Where the chic youth of today flaunt their personal style. Unparalleled, each of Jeffrey Campbell’s designs boast an ultra-modern manner and attitude making it the season’s hottest brand of fashion forward footwear.

Take it easy with the “Ninety Nine” bootie. Obtain supercilious height with a hidden platform hugged in a butter-soft black leather and front zip closure design.

Break a little boundary with the “Architectural Wedge” which shows off a rich pebbled leather, quarter strap pump, and unique wooden heel.

For the ultimate fashion forward feedback, go for the “Lita Platform Lace Up Boot.” Aside from the only one of its kind to sport such a daring and eye-catching look, it also has been reviewed to be extremely comfortable.

Go forth and be fashionable!

- Mira Torres

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Practical Platforms

 
 
by Carlina Harris

With visions of spring sunshine, flowy garden dresses, and weekly pedicures dancing in my head-- and in all the glossies, I seem to have forgotten we are still in the midst of winter! Forget thigh high boots, I want platforms and lots of them. Platforms are always huge this time of year, but the newer, less heightened version is a fresh take on an old classic. Fashionista's are raving about this new "it" shoe trend- the latest lowered style are sure to be big come this spring. Easier to walk around in, and still chic- count me in. I am dying for the Fendi pair, sure to be spotted on the likes of Carine, both Anna's (Dello Russo and Wintour), and hopefully me!

Leather platform sandal, Derek Lam, $550, Leather sandal with glitter platform, Marc Jacobs, $550, Embossed leather sandal, Michael Kors, $675, Grosgrain sandal on cork platform, Fendi, $830,

Gleeks Rejoice! Sephora by OPI Announces a GLEEful Collection

 

Gleek out, nail polish mavens! Sephora by OPI is going Gleeky with a collection dedicated to our favorite FOX show. Yes, believe it or not, there is more money to be made off the award-sweeping series that tops iTunes charts on a weekly basis and has already released clothing lines, video games, and albums galore. But despite the sweet idea, and the fact that yours truly happens to be a major Gleek, I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of the all-over-the-place selection of shades (what, no McKinley High red?!). However, in true OPI style, the clever names make up for a lack of cohesion, including Slushied, Celibacy Club, and Sue vs. Shue. After all, does the color selection really matter when you have such genius branding? In fact, if I were to guess, given the golden combination of such a passionate fanbase and a trusted brand collabo behind the idea, this polish collection may even fare better than Justin Bieber’s! Looks like our upcoming Glee viewing parties just got a whole lot girlier!

- Alex Gambardella

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A little bit of sass with class: Charnos

 

by Sara Caspi

Today I wanted to introduce UK-based lingerie brand, Charnos (pronounced Shar-nohs). They've been around since 1958 striving to produce affordable luxury. They are just as much about the fit of the garment as they are about the aesthetic and the reason that I want to introduce them today is because some weeks ago you had asked to show some of my own designs. We recently completed a client project with Charnos and I thought that you should get to know this brand if you haven't heard of them already.Currently they don't have any stockists listed in the U.S., Canada is as close as they come at the moment, but they are sold at figleaves.com should you get the chance to check out their products.

They have a unique thing going - providing quality,luxury and fit at an affordable cost. That's not an easy feat! They have a few ranges to appeal to different consumer's needs, ranging from a more simple silhouette, to ones decorated in lace in different colorways to a bridal collection. Their sizes range from 30C (all you small-backed women out there!) to 38G and even some select styles up to 42E (UK sizing if you are unfamiliar with these letters). They specialize in lingerie and shapewear, and are just the thing if you're looking for a sexier shapewear set. Check them out here

*I've also slipped in a bodysuit I designed during our Charnos project (for you to look at) where I earned a commendation and won a day of work experience at figleaves.com's Head Office in London. Please refer to blond model, Stephanie Middleton, wearing my black bodysuit with purple floral top.

Break Away from Boring Black with Patterned Tights

 

Put a little pattern into your life by mixing up your plain black tights with a selection of patterned ones. The right patterned tights will easily add sleek style, texture, and warmth when paired with your favorite winter dresses and skirts. Here are a few of my favorite places to find them:

Urban Outfitters: Of course, Urban Outfitters, the leader of all this is quirky, trendy, and vintage-inspired, has all the perfect patterned tights that one’s heart could possibly desire. From floral to sweater knit, Urban Outfitters has all the polyester, spandex designs to keep a girl coming back for more.

Lane Bryant: Exclusively sold at Lane Bryant is the latest of SPANX. SPANX has created a collection of SPANX: Tight-End Tights with control top tummy and shaping at the thighs, hips, and rear. My pick: SPANX Tight-End Tights in Chain-Strip. This chain-stripe version adds an attention-grabbing detail that certainly deserves a second look.

G by Guess: The designers of fashion brand Guess have created gorgeous knit pattern tights that are lightweight and insanely affordable with their latest venture G by Guess. At $10.50, a girl won’t have to worry about accidentally ruining a pair or two in the wash.

- Mira Torres                                                                                                                                         From our Friends at thefind.com.

 

Geeky Chic... it could save your life

by Sara Caspi

Hello lovely readers! I hope you all have had an amazing holiday season and were safe, but if you were in a dangerous situation and needed an immediate protective mask, fear not! the Ebra is here.

This amazing invention is more than just good looks. It's the brain child of Dr. Elena Bodnar of Chicago (originally Ukraine), whose experience while helping to evacuate and treat children in Chernobyl's nuclear plant disaster lead her to this AWE-some invention. So awesome infact, that it won a Nobel prize.

It's not everyday that you can have a functioning, supportive and attractive bra turn into 2 face masks in an emergency situation where other forms of protective devices aren't available.

The emergency bra claims to help prevent the "inhalation of harmful airborne particles" as well as reduce panic attacks. Who knew? And you don't even have to take your clothes off to do it!

Dare to dream 

 

Never, Never, Never Give Up on Your New Year’s Resolutions with this Bangle

 

With New Year’s Resolutions in full force, you don’t need a personal trainer to keep you face-forward , heading towards your 2011 goals.  For the inspiration and motivation that you need to keep trucking ahead, all you need is this bangle, by celebrity-favorite, Jessica Kagan Cushman. Wearing the Never, Never, Never Give Up Bangle will ensure that every glance towards your wrist will be a reminder of the simple yet sensible words of wisdom one should never forget when moving towards an ambition.Whether your New Year’s goals are to lose weight, eat healthier, save money, or shop less, Jessica Kagan Cushman‘s bangle will never, never, never let you forget your goals and hopes this 2011.

Jessica Kagan Cushman also makes an arsenal of plenty more fun and fashionable bangles with attention-grabbing phrases, including  Rhett Butler’s “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn,” celebrity-favorite “Ripped Off by Chanel,” and her exclusive collaboration with Bergdorf-Goodman.

- Mira Torres, Fashion Correspondent

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