Christian Sirano launches Spring 2013 Campaign

The Spring 2013 collection was inspired by the whimsical movement of the ballet, particularly the Dream Ballet as performed by the American Ballet Theatre. It is an adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the story of love and romance in fairyland.  

“I wanted the video to portray the dancers as if each were dreaming about the costumes they’d be wearing in a performance. I wanted this collection to feel as light, soft, and romantic as the dancers on the stage and in the painting, but modern enough to be wearable by today's elegant woman.”

Assistant: Courtney Bright. Music by Brad Walsh. Makeup by Lauren Urasek. Hair by Leanne Bernstein. Special thanks to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City.

Stacy Igel fashion show supports "Stomp out Bullying"

On trend with Chambray dress it up....

Chambray fabric — has been used for years to make men's work shirts — has gone from rugged to refined. Keep it chic with clean-lined silhouettes and sharp. Today, Chambray is used in feminine pieces with sleek silhouettes and sharp tailoring that tone down toughness. Chic tops, elegant jackets and flirty skirts can now be found in Chambray, an extremely versatile material that can be worn for any occasion, from work to a night on the town, and can be paired with anything from flats to heels!

A few designs from eShakti that will allow you to keep up with the Chambray trend.

1.(left) Chambray wrap top $49.95

 2. (right) Ruffled Chambray dress $59.95

3. (left)Indigo Chambray cotton $54.95

4. (right) Vintage denim Chambray $69.95

 4. (left)Knotical Chambray cotton dress    $64.95                  

5. (right)Shirred denim Maxi dress  $41.95

 

Polka Dot Chambray

 $59.95

For more stylish designs log onto www.eshakti.com

America Ferrera gives back

America Ferrera is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her leading role as Betty Suarez on the ABC television series Ugly Betty. Her portrayal garnered critical acclaim, and she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Beauty Within is Giving Back. Beauty Within is Helping Women! America Ferrera is Beauty Within supporting various charities.   

America Ferrera became an Ambassador for Save the Children in 2008. In September of that year she presented an award at the Clinton Global Citizen Awards ceremony.  Through her Facebook Cause Page, the actress raised $44,000 to build a school for children in Mali, where 800,000 children, most females, don’t have a school to attend. Ferrara was awarded the 2011 Global Action Award for Childhood Development and Education.

America Ferrera stated“I couldn’t be more excited to support Save the Children in its effort to educate children around the world. When a child learns, the entire community benefits,” she said. “It’s horrifying to think about the 72 million children who are not in school and may never have the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe environment. I believe that our world can become a much more productive and peaceful place when every child is given the opportunity to attend school.

America Ferrera has supported the following charities:

• AIDS Healthcare Foundation
• Cancer Research UK
• Clothes Off Our Back
• Dress for Success
• NALIP

• Nothing But Nets
• Peace First
• Real Medicine Foundation
• Save the Children
• Stand Up To Cancer

Emerging artist: Ariana Grande with Mac Miller "The Way"

Grande was born and raised in Florida. She is of Italian descent, half Sicilian, half Abruzzese.   Ariana Grande, is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She made her performance debut on Broadway at age 15, originating the role of Charlotte in 13 in 2008. Recently, she has gained attention for her role as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious, which she will reprise in Sam & Cat, a spinoff of iCarly and Victorious.

Ariana new single “The Way.” The 19-year-old Nickelodeon star coos about the way her man makes her feel on the breezy love song, which samples Big Pun’s “Still Not a Player.”

Expect more collaborations between the odd couple, who previously dueted on the holiday classic “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.”  Ariana made a whole bunch of songs together with Mac Miller and I think a couple of the other ones are going to be on the album as well.  It reminds me of Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupree. Its innocent and refreshing. 

Within hours of its release, “The Way” has already cracked the top spot on iTunes. Ariana’s debut Daydreamin’ is due this fall.

Ariana Grande with Mac Miller "The Way" video premiere

Tangerine lipsticks the new trend...

Color plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway.. and will be the latest trend this summer..

Great Orange Lipstick: Mac Lipstick in Morange color www.maccosmetics.com

 

Clinique in Marmalade or any color in light orange

Petra Nemcova showed us how to incorporate orange lipstick into a classic glamour look.

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing blew us away with her clementine-orange lips. 

Great Orange Lip Gloss: Any tangerine shade that your favorite brand sells. I like Shishedo's Orange Lip Gloss or Givency's New Orange Lip Gloss!

Another good one for the beauty budgetista's is Wet N Wild Orange Lip gloss in Tangerine especially if you rarely  wear orange! It is shiny and looks great. Other colors to try are apricot, coral, peach, marmalade or in tangerine. You can also try gold shades. Deep orange colors should be tested first on the arm or lips before purchasing.

The general rule: the lighter your skin tone, the lighter the orange shade

Darker skin tones can wear deeper shades of orange if they are warm toned.  

Solange Knowles wearing a spicy red-orange lipstick

 Kat Graham's neon pout may be right up your alley. But if her orange-tastic hue is too vibrant, picking a deeper orange shade.

Sephora brand matte orange red- last for 10 hours

I hope you feel out the trend this season because there are few wild ones to try! Don't try every single wild colored trend. Mix and match and make sure you are comfortable to wear them because you are stepping outside the box. Not everyone knows the reasons for the trends. Modify them to your standards and you can still look beautiful and fabulous!  You can find a variety of these orange/tangerine lipsticks on www.sephora.com

Enjoy the orange trend this season!

The 2013 New York Auto Show

It's time to celebrate the love of cars at the New York Auto Show.  "2013" is quite simply the best year for new cars and trucks we have ever seen.  There have never been more vehicles to choose.  Automakers are now offering more body styles, engine types, technology variants, custom made options more than ever before.  "So whether you're in the mood for a new car, or just fantasizing about your dream ride of the future, the New York Auto show has got what you're looking for.'

Here a look at some of the stand out cars in 2013:

Most attractive car:

Most attractive: Jaguar XLR and Chevrolet Corvette 
 The next-generation Corvette was on display in both coupe and convertible forms, appealing to BWTV in different ways. With its crisp lines, abundant vents, and sheer attitude, the brazen Chevrolet Corvette looks like rolling escapism.

The long-promised Jaguar XLR is the gorgeous embodiment of modern and classic Jaguar styling. The Jaguar XLR with sensuous lines that stopped several of us dead in our tracks to ogle at. Even in a massive show, surrounded by hundreds of cars, its definitely a head turner for this summer.

Hybrid/Green: Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

 While fuel economy is an ever-present concern for car buyers, this show was short on breakthroughs.  Instead, we give the green-car nod to the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid.   It does give buyers in the extremely popular midsized SUV category another appealing choice. It uses a supercharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a 15kW electric motor to provide an EPA-estimated 26 mpg overall—on par with small SUV's. Best of all, the hybrid system is expected to command just a $3,000 premium over a comparable non-hybrid Pathfinder.

Luxury: Cadallic CTS

Sure, Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Volvo are the cars to brag about , but none were as beautiful as the Cadillac CTS. It may have been the setting, with the CTS displayed like fine art and the most fashionable out of all the other cars. More likely, the CTS made an impression as the finest example of the evolving Art & Science design, dressed with complex sheetmetal creases and accented with LED lighting. The interior is nicely finished, but like other Cadillacs it has the frustrating and distracting CUE infotainment system. That feature really marred our experience with the ATS in our road test earlier this year. The car will come out Fall 2013

SUV: Land Range Rover Sport 

Despite its long and weighty name, the new Range Rover Sport drops a stunning 800 lbs. with its redesign, while growing 2.5 inches longer. These stretched dimensions allow for greater interior room, as well as an optional power-operated third-row seat, although it’s specified as best for children or “occasional use.” The lighter-weight, aluminum-intensive unibody should aid fuel economy and performance. Land Rover includes a number of technologies to maximize fuel economy, including a start/stop system, electric power assist steering, and regenerative battery charging

Budget: Kia Soul

Kia has redesigned the popular Soul, choosing to focus on refinements and up-level equipment over dramatic exterior changes. For an affordable, small car, the Soul will offer several features not typically found in the segment, including front and rear heated seats, ventilated front seats, panoramic moonroof, mirror turn signal indicators, and heated steering wheel. Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, and heated mirrors are standard. The Soul will offer an infotainment system, with Pandora Internet radio, voice command, backup camera, XM data services (weather, traffic, etc.) and navigation

Scoop Reincarnated to Scoop Lion anti-violence song - "No guns allowed'

Snoop Dogg says he was “born again” during his visit to Jamaica in February, changed his name to Snoop Lion and is ready to make music that his “kids and grandparents can listen to.” The artist known for gangster rap is releasing a reggae album called “Reincarnated” in the fall. While in Jamaica, Snoop finds himself embraced by the Jamaican people, and is positively impacted by Rastafarian culture.  

"I've been on the top ever since I've been in it," he explained. "I got rap songs that will never die. And that ain't with no disrespect but I'm tired of rap."

While in the studio, he distanced himself from his musical past by referring to Snoop Dogg in the third person. "F*** Snoop Dogg. Don't think about none of the s*** he rapped about: hustling and making money and drug-dealing and shooting. All that s***'ll be out of here," he said to his collaborators in the studio.

Snoop Dogg says he was “born again” during his visit to Jamaica in February, changed his name to Snoop Lion and is ready to make music that his “kids and grandparents can listen to.” The artist known for gangster rap is releasing a reggae album called “Reincarnated” in the fall.

With reggae, Lion has the chance to create music that all ages can enjoy - from children to his grandparents, who might not have been able to enjoy his harder-edged rap catalogue.

"I'm a wise man in the music industry," he said. "Not that I'll never do rap again because I'm always gonna do what I love, but right now I'm Snoop Lion and I'm having fun with this reggae movement so hopefully you guys will enjoy it as well."

"No Guns Allowed" video

Snoop raps, we don't want to see no more youth dead. Snoop is 40 years old with a family.  Its time to mature as a hip hop artist.  Despite being known for "Drop it likes it hot", "Gin & Juice and "Still a G thing:, Snoop says he felt the need to try a different approach to music.  Currently he wants to make music that says something that is positive and has the right energy on it.   

Snoop Lion's Reincarnated film is currently in theatrs.  The album is due April 23rd.

Kate Hudson, Surprises Future Young Women Leaders in Nation’s Capital

Kate Hudson, Ann Taylor Ambassador, Surprises Future Young Women 

Leaders in Nation’s Capital During ANNpower Vital Voices Leadership Forum

Kate Hudson was in Washington, DC for the ANNpower Vital Voices Leadership Forum. She made a surprise visit during the Forum to speak with 50 young women from across the U.S. about her own leadership path and the importance of following their dreams.

She advised girls to believe in their own talent and take risks as they choose a career path.

"Take a chance on your own talent and your ambition because if you don't do that, there's no one else who will," she said.

Hudson spoke at the ANNpower Leadership Forum, a week-long program that unites teens from across the country with women leaders in business, entertainment and nonprofit groups.

The "Almost Famous" star and Ann Taylor spokeswoman is a member of the advisory council that mentors the teen girls and recommends grants for community projects they create in their neighborhoods, from a healthy eating program to a clothing collection drive.

 Kate Hudson currently serves on the ANNpower Advisory Council and joined ANN INC. President and CEO Kay Krill and Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson for the Forum with the ANNpower Fellows. 

 

Kate Hudson is wearing a blue & white printed tunic ($88) and an Ikat pencil skirt ($78).  

Both pieces will be available at Ann Taylor stores and anntaylor.com in summer 2013.

Halston opens first flagship on Madison Avenue

HALSTON OPENS FIRST HALSTON HERITAGE STORE

WITH A FLAGSHIP ON MADISON AVENUE

HALSTON announces the opening of the premier HALSTON HERITAGE store, on New York City’s Madison Avenue, on March 28, 2013. The two-story 4,400 square-foot flagship on Madison at 83rd Street.

“The opening of the first HALSTON HERITAGE store, our flagship on Madison Avenue, marks a major milestone for the company,” said Ben Malka, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are kicking off a new era for the brand and opening our own retail stores is an important part of that. This store, and the others that follow, will allow us to fully express HALSTON HERITAGE the way we envision it today – mixing the legacy of Halston’s style with a modern point of view. And as a tribute to our iconic founder, who opened his first store on Madison Avenue in the 1960’s, this is the perfect first location.”

Known for his love of The Ballet, ballet barres influence hanging fixtures throughout the ready-to-wear and dress presentations. The celebrated floating staircase from Halston’s Manhattan apartment is reimagined as a shoe display, while the handbag collection is showcased on a wall inspired by the vast intricate inter-architectural squares of his home. 

Roy Halston Frowick was the creator of luxury American fashion, whose groundbreaking designs still influence and inspire us today. Founded in the 1960’s, the HALSTON label took the fashion industry by storm. today HALSTON HERITAGE is an approachable luxury lifestyle brand – mixing legacy codes with a modern edge to create an effortless women’s collection of ready-to-wear, dresses, handbags, footwear and small leather goods. The new HALSTON HERITAGE has been worn by modern style icons including Gisele Bundchen and Halle Berry among many others, and is sold in some of the world’s most formidable department stores including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harvey Nichols and Lane Crawford, and beginning this Spring – the first HALSTON HERITAGE stores.

For more information please visit www.halston.com.

Brooklyn Girl Film Festival

On Friday evening, the 2nd Annual Brooklyn Girl Film Festival hosted the first ever screening of Sania Jhankar's feature directorial debut "Butterflies of Bill Baker." The film's stars Zuzanna Szadkowski ("Gossip Girl") and Sterling Jerins ("World War Z") were in attendance in addition to Producer Reema Dutt.  Jhankar and Dutt met at NYU, where they started to make films together. "We are thrilled to showcase the film in the very city that inspired us to pursue this field," Jhankar said.

Bill Baker, a kind, sensitive and content man, enjoys life's simple pleasures, such as tilling his garden or playing with butterflies. His seemingly fulfilling life is disrupted by Pavornocturnus - a night terror disorder that causes Bill to commit violent acts while asleep. His disorder can only be relieved with a unique, dangerous, and mind-altering technology.

The screening was followed by a Q&A.  Jhanker who also co-wrote the screenplay said that an article about the disorder Pavornocturnus inspired the film. It was shot last summer over 21 days and also stars Will Chase ("Smash") and Marin Hinkle ("Deception" "Two and a Half Men"). 

 Actress- Sterling Jerins and Producer Reema Dutt

Director Sania Jhanker, Producer Reema Dutt and Gossip girl actress Zuzanna Szadkowski

Brooklyn Girl Film Festival celebrates the art of women filmmakers from around the world, bringing a dazzling array of both short and feature films from a select group of directors to Brooklyn. The festival strives to promote an understanding of diverse cultures by displaying the passions and unique visions of these filmmakers, both entertaining and educating the viewers. The festival screened 30 shorts and 4 feature films at Launchpad, 721 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Article by Shaina Moskowitz

Images : Tammy Bender

For more information visit: www.brooklyngirlfilmfest.com

Global activist Maude Barlow supports water campaign

Maude Barlow, best-selling Canadian author and human rights activist, is the chair of the board of Food & Water Watch.   Maude Barlow is the recipient of 11 honorary doctorates as well as many awards, including the 2005 Right Livelihood Award, the Citation of Lifetime Achievement which she received at the 2008 Canadian Environment Awards, the 2009 Earth Day Canada Outstanding Environmental Achievement Award, the 2009 Planet in Focus Eco Hero Award, and the 2011 EarthCare Award, the highest international honour of the Sierra Club (U.S.).

Water is a public good, not a commodity

Quote from Maude Barlow blog;

What I can tell you is that the struggle for water justice is the most powerful struggle I know and absolutely key to all the others. We need democratic, just and public control of water if we are to survive.  And the beauty of it is that the struggle for this water justice will teach us what we need to know about to live more lightly on this lovely planet and live more gently with one another.  I thank you with all my heart for the wonderful fight you are putting up against this corporate power play going under the banner of austerity. I know water warriors around the world are with you in your fight to protect Europe’s water for the earth and future generations.  As the late American scientists Carl Sagan said, we are by accident of fate alive at an absolutely critical moment in the history of our planet. “Don’t sit this one out! Do something!” he said. We won’t sit it out and what we do today will steer us to the sustainable and just future we know is possible.”

Read the full article and her speech here: http://canadians.org/blog/?p=19556

Robin Thicke, Pharrell & T.I. new video - In The “Blurred Lines”

Robin Thicke drops the video for his latest single “Blurred Lines.” Not to be outdone by 20/20 Future experience we’ve all been having, #THICKE enlists a crazy beat from Star Trak, adopts a hashtag mononym and invites T.I. and Pharrell out to party with a bunch of models. This track, a jamabout flirting produced by Pharrell with a few guest verses from T.I.  A light hearted video that stars three musicans and three models at a photoshoot.  

Luxury Men watches to wear this Spring

TW Steel watches use Japanese quartz movements from Citizen Miyota and Swiss quartz movements from Ronda.

TW Steel's range of watches come largely in 45 mm and 50 mm diameter variants made from stainless steel. The "Canteen" models feature a crown cap attached by a "hook" or "hinge" to the side of the watch case. At BASELWORLD 2011, TW Steel launched its new CEO (Collection ExtraOrdinary) Goliath collection, which is a more formal, dress-look for the brand. The collection also introduced Swiss Made watches to the TW Steel line, with the CE3015, a Swiss-made watch with a Swiss Ronda 585 caliber movemen

TW Steel watch

Marc Coblen is an innovative brand for fashion-minded men and women alike.  A wide range of accessories means that hundreds of combinations are possible. Available in three basic Marc Coblen models (42 mm, 45 mm and 50 mm) with chronograph and ‘3-hand’ clockwork in steel, rosé gold plating, and black coating. Additionally you can select from 10 different colored straps in leather with croco print or comfortable silicone rubber.

The bezels come in 10 different colors, some of which feature Swarovski crystals. Marc Coblen also offers hard-wearing hammered and ceramic bezels in timeless black and white.

Marc Coblen is all about colors, materials and a sense of fashion. Whether you prefer trendy, colorful, casual, rugged or romantic, you can create your own magical combination!

Marc Coblen

Carl F. Bucherer

Carl F. Bucherer is a worldwide distributed, independent watch brand with over 90 years of experience in creating high-quality watches in the premium segment.  The famous Swiss retailer has been producing watches since 1919 and the name “Bucherer” is well-known amongst watch collectors.

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Vacation Must-Haves – Meet Adar & Adena

Vacation Must-Haves – Meet Adar & Adena

With warm weather fast approaching and Spring break on the horizon, we would like to share two vacation must-have styles from the Isolá Spring 2013 collection. The ADAR is a standout style with exotic studded detailing and a subtle 1 inch wedge. This unique ankle strap sandal is available in three neutral colorways and is the perfect match for a bold patterned Spring look. 

The ADENA sandal, a reigning favorite, has been reintroduced in new colors for Spring 2013. Available in five lust-worthy hues, this style features luxe metallic accents and a 3/4 inch gold plated heel for the perfect lift. The braided ankle wrap detail gives this Grecian thong an updated look. With both styles retailing for under $100, the ADAR and ADENA are both on trend and accessible. 

ADAR and ADENA are available now from www.isolashoes.com.