Nearly three years ago, New York City-based jewelry designer, Alexandra Beth launched her jewelry line aptly named Alexandra Beth Designs. This recent college-grad found herself among the creme de la creme at a designer's casting call by none other than Henri Bendel on Fifth Avenue. Not long after, buyers invited her to become a part of the highly coveted group of designers to host trunk shows throughout the year. Alexandra Beth is also a regular trunk show host at Bloomingdale's 59th Street flagship store. Her designs can be found in more than 20 retail boutiques. If you happen to meet the young entrepreneur herself, you'll be pleased to notice that she is not fazed by her grand success, but is rather humbled and happy to have the ability to please customers with her creations.
Happy holiday shoppers rejoice! Just in time for the highly anticipated Black Friday, noted jewelry designer Karen London will be hosting a holiday trunk show at the Bloomingdale's Flag Ship and SoHo stores starting now through December. The trunk show will be held on various dates throughout the coming month from 11am-7pm.
Attendees will have the opportunity to not only shop the exclusive 2012 Holiday collection, but also meet some of the most infamous fashion bloggers of today. Check out the schedule below to learn when you can meet Christina Caradona of Trop Rouge, Rachel Schwartzman of Le Style Child, and more.
Last week, The Boston Globe Style Magazine unveiled its annual Most Stylish Bostonians at an exclusive event, packed with top models, fashionistas, and VIPs. The event, held at the Revere Hotel's Emerald Lounge, was a smash success, with food, drinks, fashion, entertainment, and giveaways. Models from Dynasty Models and Talent were showing off the latest in Bloomingdale's fall fashions and dancers from Dance Studio of Wakefield performed for the audience. DJ C LO was spinning the hottest tunes, as well. The complete list of the 25 Most Stylish Bostonians in 2012 was published on Sept. 16th in The Boston Sunday Globe.
Miami's most anticipated event of the year has arrived for South Florida's bargain-hunting foodies. From August through the end of September, Miami Spice presents a bounty of Dade County's best restaurants offering specially priced prix-fixe dinners at usually a fraction of what it usually costs to dine at some of these restaurants. I'm sure that most of you already have your Miami Spice to-do lists. Beginning this evening, however, a handful of the chefs participating in Miami Spice will be offering free cooking demonstrations of their creations to aid you in making your final selections. After all, seeing a chef in the process of creating a dish is a much better deciding factor than a mere menu description when it comes to choosing a restaurant to visit this August and September. If you're Miami Spice itinerary is already fixed, then the cooking demonstrations will be an excellent opportunity to meet some of your favorite local chefs and perhaps get some tips on how to create your favorite dishes at home. Culinary demonstrations will be taking place throughout August and September at Whole Foods Market in Coral Gables and Bloomingdale's and Macy's in Aventura Mall and will occur on the following dates and times:
When going for simplistic, minimalist trends, the ‘less is more’ idiom is always something to keep in mind. However, when it comes accessories this summer, we’re stacking them up! We’ve picked out some of our favorite pieces to pile on this season where we've taken Rachel Zoe's advice on costume jewelry and are going for the ‘more is more’ approach instead! Take a look at all the summer bangles, rings and necklaces we are lusting over and layer on the fun!
Kate Spade Idiom Bangle, $32
The Future of Fashion: Emerging Startup Series
What: Fashion Digital Daily combines forces with Projective Space to launch the Future of fashion. This will be an ongoing series of events where emerging startup companies will have the opportunity to meet fashion and retail industry professionals. This networking event will be a chance to mingle with the pros and sip cocktails provided by Bulldog Gin.
We all love our smart phones, mp3 players, iPads, and all the other tech savvy instruments available today. We try to stay up to date with our tech accessories, so why not try to stay on trend too? We've found 10 must have tech accessories that we can’t wait to get our hands on and we think you’ll all enjoy them too! Take a look below to see some of the coolest ways to dress up your electronics.
1. The Retro iHome Docking System, $199
Check out this awesome oversized docking system for your iPad/iPhone. We love the bold and bright pink color and it’s sure to bring a little extra character to your living room. Bump your beats in style with this cool new accessory.
What: Don’t miss out on Tommy Hilfiger’s VIP shopping extravaganza at their flagship store! Shop the Hilfiger fashions with beauty and style expert, Jenn Falik and receive a look book with all of your favorite styles! Limited edition goodies will also be distributed to those who make a minimum purchase including custom monogramming. After all that shopping, you will of course be exhausted, so why not join them for the post shopping fun at Bishops & Barons for some cocktails and treats!
April showers have suddenly evolved into May showers in NYC, and we can’t let the wet streets cramp our style, right? Like the saying goes, when given lemons, make lemonade! Maybe you can’t wear your most fashionable duds on the sidewalks while it’s rainy out, but you can wear your most fashionable rainwear. We have a few pieces picked out just for you to keep you looking stylish while getting through the rainy days! Check these pieces out and keep moving your fashionable foot forward!
Bubble Umbrella, $18
Graphic prints and patterns are always a great way to add some spunk to your style. They have been showing up on a multitude of frocks, from skater/snowboarder T’s, to denim, to chic dresses, and our current favorite, accessories. We are loving the look of the funky, graphic totes for summer and their ability to bring an outfit to life. With the bold statement that a bright, graphic bag makes, an otherwise plain outfit can really gain some great character. Mix them with other prints and patterns for a mad fad look, or go the simplistic route with black or white from head-to-toe, and they'll make a real pop on your ‘blank canvas’ ensemble.