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Editor’s Pick: Day of the Dead Mojo Backpacks

October 30, 2014 by admin 1 Comment

Images courtesy of EFG PR

Why not let your affection for all things macabre and avant garde extend to Halloween? Let Mojo Backpacks satisfy your desire to standout in a crowd with your edgy style.

From Dia de la Muerta, Wild West Skull, and Mustachio Skull to Mr. Peterson, Cash Money Mr. Peterson, and Premium Mr. Peterson, all these macabre styles feature hi-def, black light reactive and photo real prints that will put you in good stead for Halloween. Mojo Backpacks also feature secure zip side pockets, reinforced back and side panels, adjustable straps for custom resizing, padded tablet sleeves, main compartment and front zip compartment and comes in durable water resistant 600 Denier polyester. And for the affordable price of $48.00, you can be ghoulishly stylish without breaking the bank.

Images courtesy of EFG PR

Bring out your inner ghoul and pierce the veil between the living and the dead with Mojo Backpacks. For more information, go to mojobackpacks.com.

—William S. Gooch

Editor’s Pick: Spring 2015 New Model Faces

August 30, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

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Wherever has the year gone? As autumn arrives, so does the anticipation of a new fashion season including a mixed bag of trends, late-night parties, and last, but certainly not least, fresh model faces. Alas, some rookie models last onlyfor a season and others for good reason a lot longer. Fashion Reverie loves a model that can give good face, and in so saying, we’ve noticed a few faces that we adore and believe, have the potential to last more than one season, having just enough of the IT factor to facilitate a long modeling career.

Mina Cvetkovic is from Serbia and has walked in shows for Valentino and Armani Prive Haute Couture. Mina can add Stella McCartney, Givenchy, Carven, Paul & Joe, and Emilio Pucci to her roster, as well. Recently, she was featured in the Ann Taylor advertising campaign and appeared in the Opening Ceremony and Jason Wu Resort 2015 lookbooks. Mina Cvetkovic is signed with Women Management in New York and Paris.

Sasha Luss made appearances on the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier, Vionnet, and Elie Saab Haute Couture for fall/winter 2014. She has also appeared in advertisements for Versace Jeans, Dior Beauty and Moncler Gamme Rouge. Sasha Luss is signed to Women Management in New York and Elite in Paris.

Thairine Garcia is Brazilian and knows oh so well how to walk the runway. We have noticed Thairine on the runways of Jean Paul Gaultier, Elie Saab, Zadig & Voltaire, Rodarte and H&M to name a few this season. She has graced the covers of Harpers Bazaar and Vogue Brazil and has also appeared in advertisements for Lanca Perfume and Blumarine. Thairine Garcia is signed to Next Models in New York and Paris.

Mijo Mihaljcic is from Serbia and recently walked in Chanel Cruise Dubai and was the central model in Altuzarra’s and Chloe’s resort 2015 lookbook. She’s walked for Vionnet, Valentino and Maison Martin Margiela Haute Couture shows for autumn/winter 2014. Mijo Mihaljcic is with IMG in New York and London.

Iman Hamaam is from the Netherlands and recently graced the cover of American Vogue, September 2014 issue. She recently walked in Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Martin Margiela, and Schiaparelli. Last fall, she captured our attention on the runways of Giambattista Valli, Emanuel Ungaro, Alexander McQueen, and Hermes. Iman Hammam is represented by Code in New York and Viva in Paris and London.

Yumi Lambert is from Belgian and Japan. She has walked for the couture shows of Vionnet, Elie Saab, Bouchra Jarrar, and Dior. For the fall/winter 2014 she walked for Commes des Garcon, Yohji Yamamoto, and Tsumori Chisato. Yumi Lambert is signed to IMG in New York.

—Kelly L. Mills

Editor’s Pick: Carlo Pazolini’s Summer 2014 Footwear

August 14, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFW) just only three weeks away, all minds are beginning to shift toward pre-fall and fall 2014 clothes. Still, temperatures are mostly in the low to mid-80s and it’s still too early to put away summer garments. Remember, MBFW starts September 4 and most fashion industry professionals will be still flaunting stylish summer looks.

If you want to step out in style for MBFW, Carlo Pazolini has some great summer shoes that will certainly get you noticed. And, it’s still not too late to add some of Pazolini’s footwear to your wardrobe.

Inspired by his global travels and modern European luxury, Pazolini’s summer 2014 footwear conjures up images of the romanticism of Romeo and Juliet while luxuriating on the Mediterranean coast of the Italian resort shores of Lake Garda, near Verona. Pazolini’s classic designs are the perfect match for that consumer who wants European elegance funneled through the lens of neutrals, vibrant hues and modern sophistication.

“The luxurious ambiance of a romantic Italian getaway perfectly captures our product offerings of European-inspired footwear and accessories for both men and women,” details Amanda Pinelli, chief operating officer at Carlo Pazolini.

Carlo Pazolini SS14 includes sandals, wedges, pumps, sneakers, handbags and scarves for women in bold, graphic checkered patterns, shimmering metallics and cutouts. Meanwhile, the men’s collection offers an update on classics with perfectly perforated and textured loafers, lace-ups, oxfords and sneakers, as well as briefcases and belts. Carlo Pazolini retails for $175–$450.

Images courtesy of EFG PR

Hey, the runways models don’t have to be the only fashion-forward folks getting attention during MBFW. With Carlo Pazolini footwear, you can also grab attention. Karlie Klass, Joan Smalls, and Cara Delevinge, watch out!!

For more information and availability, go to carlopazolini.com.

—William S. Gooch

Editor’s Pick: Rosie Assoulin

July 23, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Rosie Assoulin resort 2015 images courtesy of rosieassoulin.com

The fashion industry stands to attention and enlivens when noteworthy fashion moments occur. Those moments are few, far and in between, so the recent introduction of Rosie Assoulin’s intellectual aesthetic into the fashion industry’s fray of emerging designers is a celebratory moment and worth taking note.

Rosie Assoulin has the whimsy and daring flair of a couturier’s imagination. After just one year and four signature collections, it’s exciting to see Rosie transform classic ideas reshaped, remixed and even re-volumized with pure elegance, perfected the Assoulin way.

Lilly Aldrige in Rosie Assoulin gown at amfAR red carpet event. Image courtesy of dailymail.co.uk

Lilly Aldrige in Rosie Assoulin gown at amfAR red carpet event. Image courtesy of Getty Images

Assoulin’s collections have made such an impression that her rise to the top includes a strong fan base of industry supporters and clients. Supermodel Lily Aldridge’s appearance in a stunning white silk Assoulin gown was a red carpet winner indeed at this year’s amfAR event. Assoulin’s recent Swarovski nomination proves that her point of view is worth more than a mention or nomination; Rosie has something excitingly special to offer women.

Rosie Assoulin pre-fall 2014 images courtesy of rosieassoulin.com

Her approach to dressing up appeals to women that acknowledge the livelier sides of their personality. Get dressed and have fun; play Chaka Khan’s ‘I’m Every Woman’ and select any style from Assoulin’s collection to add joie de vivre to your career, motherhood, dancing in the eve and dining on the weekends. An Assoulin woman celebrates the freedom of diversity in living fabulously and Rosie likes to dress them in grand silhouettes, movement and bold colors.

—Kelly Mills

Editor’s Pick: C. Wonder Stars & Stripes GLOSSYBOX

July 3, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Whether you are on the beach, grilling around the BBQ or just watching Holiday fireworks with friends and love ones, you can still look fresh and fabulous even though the Fourth of July festivities can be drawn out and the weather can be humid and hot.

The C. Wonder Stars & Stripes GLOSSYBOX feature sfull and deluxe-sized versions of all the must-have beauty essentials you need to stay glam from beach to BBQ and into the night, setting off sparks as you go.

Images courtesy of GLOSSYBOX

The Stars & Stripes GLOSSYBOX is available for $21 at select C. Wonder store locations including Southampton (New York), Nantucket (Massachusetts), Lenox Square (Atlanta, GA), King Street, Charleston (South Carolina), Tysons Corner Center (Washington, D.C.) and The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (Washington, D. C.).

Samples include: Strange Beautiful 2 in 1 Customized Nail Polish, Philip B pH Restorative Hair Spray, Camille Beckman Platinumé Gold Imperial Repair Hand Therapy, Beautyblender Pure Sponge and Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve.

GLOSSYBOX is specialized in the dispatch of beauty boxes. A global success, GLOSSYBOX regularly reaches more than 200,000 subscribers and contains products from over 500 international brands.

For more information, please visit www.glossybox.com.

—Kelly L. Mills

Editor’s Pick: Pickett Fall 2014

May 22, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

The debut collection of Pickett, a new contemporary clothing brand combines “southern belle chic with modern day dressing,” says founder and creative director Jennifer Pickett. Fashion Reverie has selected Pickett as this week’s editor’s pick because of the brand’s play on girly silhouettes and color palettes that range from shades of pinks, deep purple, bronze overlays, and turquoise to neutral tones of beige, and black. Pickett’s selection separates and ensembles fit nicely into the wardrobe of the consumer who transitioning from whimsical college years to looks that are appropriate for the young fashionista just embarking her career path.

Silhouettes include fit-and-flare dresses and super long tailored pants that can be paired with killer pointy toe stilettos that just peep out under pants. If you are one of those girls that can only take a dosage of sugar and spice and all things nice throw on one of their leather jackets on top of their nude dress to mellow out your ensemble. Standouts in this fall 2014 collection are the mix and match wool patterns in purple and the silk embroidered turquoise peplum top and the floating pink sleeveless dress.

Images courtesy of Company Agenda

When asked about her inspiration behind this collection, Jennifer, a southern belle from Texas, looks to her mother, aunt and grandmother. Her grandmother, a self taught seamstress, created-one-of-a-kind dresses for her with custom labels that read “Made With Love” which she uses as her own label in tribute to her grandmother.

Jennifer Pickett’s family’s encouragement of her burgeoning talent, a talent influenced by southern gentility and decorum is expressed a collection that is sophisticated with a hint of spicy, come hither. With her clothing line in such specialty boutiques as Harvey Nichols, Made in America and other specialty boutiques, Fashion Reverie champions consumer’s continued love fest with Pickett. Keep spreading the love!!

—Renessta Olds

Editor’s Pick: Nicole Richie’s No Rules

March 25, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

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“I try not to go by any rules, especially when I’m talking about mixing prints, because I’m so inspired by the ’60s and ’70s—and their rule was that there were no rules,” said Nicole Richie. And if you glance back at Nicole Richie’s fashion labels, House of Harlow 1960 and Winter Kate, Richie has a particular predilection for vintage 60s/ 70s clothing aesthetic.

That same spirit of liberation expressed in Richie’s clothing line has now become the inspiration behind her new fragrance, No Rules. Like the name implies, No Rules goes beyond the boundaries of convention bringing together that sense of 60s originality combined with a nostalgic nod to the Bohemian lifestyle in a way that’s fresh, modern, sensual and timeless in its own right.

No Rules, is not Nicole Richie’s first excursion down the fragrance path, so to speak. Her first fragrance, Nicole was created in collaboration with TPR Holdings LLC., expanding her fashion empire into the world of beauty. Sexy, provocative and eye-catching—all descriptions reflected in her signature perfume collection.

Image courtesy of TPR Holdings

No Rules opens with top notes of sun-soaked Mediterranean orange flower, delicately sweet Turkish almond blossom and the rebellious essence of juicy kumquat to create an irresistible tension that draws you in. At the heart, exotic Balinese frangipani and purple jasmine exhale rich opulence, while a splash of Brazilian coconut water accentuates a carefree, bohemian vibe. sacred sandalwood, indulgent Madagascan vanilla bean extract and amethyst crystal musk envelop the skin in a warm, sexy halo.

No Rules by Nicole Richie Eau de Parfum will be available March 2014 for $45.00 (100ml) at fine fragrance retailers nationwide.

—William S. Gooch

Editor’s Pick: Zuhair Murad’s Barbie

March 14, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

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New York socialite Blake Lively looked like a living doll on the red carpet of the premiere of Savages in December, wearing a nude-hued gown featuring dramatic, striped geometric design created by designer Zuhair Murad. Lively made quite an impression on fashion icon Barbara Millicent Rogers, who has 10 plus million Facebook likes, and just celebrated her 55^th birthday. You know her by her nickname, Barbie.

Barbie is the number one doll in the US, selling every three seconds somewhere in the world. Barbie’s employer, Mattel, Inc., worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys, was also impressed with Murad’s design. So they decided to immortalize the red carpet look by having Murad re-create it for Barbie. The Zuhair Murad Barbie® is part of the Gold Label Collection®, and is now available for the adult collector for $75.

Although girls between the ages of 3–6 years old, own an average of 12 Barbie dolls, there is a vast community of adult collectors numbering an estimated 100,000 according to Mattell. The New York Times has reported that 90 percent of the collectors are women with an average age of 40.

Murad, who began designing as a hobby, is now internationally renowned for his couture gowns. At the Vanity Fair 2014 Oscar Party, Murad gowns were worn by Kate Hudson, Iman Chanel and Kristen Bell. “Ever since I was a child, I used to imagine designs for imaginary clients,” says Murad. Barbie certainly fits into that category.

But Murad is not the only one who began their design dreams with imaginary clients. “As a little girl, I spent countless hours playing with my Barbie dolls, even designing and sewing one-of-a-kind outfits for the doll,” says Cynthia Rowley. “I guess you could say Barbie gave me my start as a designer.“ Anna Sui says, “I started dressing Barbie dolls with my own designs at an early age.”

Barbie Louboutin image courtesy of Matell

More than 75 famous designers have outfitted throughout Barbie’s career, including Gucci, Galliano, Versace, and Vera Wang. At the fall 2009 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week more than 50 designers created fashions for Barbie’s first ever runway show. Barbie has even had a make-over by Tim Gunn (Tim Gunn Barbie® Collection) and Christian Louboutin has made her shoes complete with red soles (Christian Louboutin Barbie® Shoe Collection).

Original Barbie image courtesy of Mattel

Barbie first made her appearance at the annual New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959, from the creative womb of Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattell, She said she was inspired as she watched her daughter Barbara and her friends playing with paper dolls in games of make-believe. “My whole philosophy of Barbie was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be,” Handler explained in her book, Dream Doll: The Ruth Handler Story. “Barbie always represented the fact that a woman has choices.”

—Francesca Simon

Editor’s Pick: Converse Spring 2014 Collection

March 11, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

The frosty winter giving way to rising temperatures signifies one thing … SPRING! As we reintroduce ourselves to warmer weather, it is the perfect time to contemplate what trends we will incorporate into our spring wardrobe. At Fashion Reverie, we like to see our readers stepping out in style, so our first recommendation is to kick-start your season changeover with a new pair of Converse sneakers. The spring All Star Collection provokes a new found self-expression and individualism by featuring dynamic pops of color and a new twist on their classic silhouette. Colorful tie-die prints, patterns, and bold colors create functional yet stylish looks that are built around providing you the choice to express your unique sense of style. Converse has crafted a collection of modern classics making any shoe the perfect piece to your spring wardrobe.

CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR TIE-DYE

Chuck Taylor All Star Tie-Dye sneakers celebrate color to its fullest potential, showcasing an array of colors in high-top and low-top styles. These new marbleized tie-dyes come in colors such as black, purple, blue, and different hues of gray that can be seen throughout the collection making for an abstract look that will make any Converse shoe fanatic jealous!

Images courtesy of HL Group

CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR ’70

The new Converse All Star Chuck ’70 is released showcasing two of the first prints ever seen on a Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker, with BOLD camouflage and zebra patterns giving the classic style shoe a walk on the wild side! If you’re in need of some 70’s nostalgia, the new Converse All Star Chuck ’70 will also be available in six of the original 1972 colors in high and low-top styles, all featuring heavy-grade canvas uppers, a smaller toe box, reinforced canvas heel strips, premium nickel hardware, thick cotton laces and a cushioned sock-liner for added comfort while you walk in style. These printed ’70s are definitely a must have!

—John Woody

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week’s Editor’s Essentials

February 3, 2014 by admin 10 Comments

New York Fashion Week happens twice a year. This pop culture phenomenon embraces industry professionals, as well as lay people and consumers, as all anxiously anticipate the unveiling of the new collections. Whether you’re a fashion editor on the move or a fierce stylist rushing from show to show, Fashion Reverie has come up with items that will keep your day running smoothly. Check out some of our favorite items below:

Jack Pack Helium, retailing $79.99

Juice Pack Helium

A super ultra thin battery pack that doubles as a protective phone casing and as a charger that gives your phone 80% more battery life throughout the day. What makes this a must have for Fashion Week is the ease of the device. Just slip the case on your phone. Juice Pack Helium comes in an array of different stylish colors for those of you looking to make a statement. Just flip the switch on the side and Juice Pack that automatically starts the process of charging your phone

We all hate sitting front row at shows trying to capture runway moments with our phones for various social media platforms. Juice Pack Helium by Mophie provides just what the style gods ordered.

Mophie Powerstation, retailing for $79.95

Powerstation

If you’re looking for a different approach to adding battery life to your phone Mophie with “Powerstation” has the answer. Capable of charging virtually any USB device, Powerstation is perfect for those who want to keep their iPads or tablets charged while on the go when there’s just no electrical outlet available. The Powerstation fits right in to your pocket , and you can always be plugged in!

Mohzy’s USB bracelets, retailing for $25

Mohzy’s USB x Opening Ceremony

Mohzy’s USB bracelets are like accessories from the future. Power and sync up your devices with a micro USB cable patterned with custom OC prints. Sized for iPhone 5 and 4, the bracelets come with an adapter to fit a range of different devices. This is the perfect accessory when on the go during Fashion Week!

Style Modify Olympic timepieces, reatailing for $30

Olympic Style Modify Watches American Flag Timepieces

Show so patriotism during Fashion Week with these Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic timepieces from Modify Watches! These interchangeable watches have mix-and-match straps that let’s you put a personal spin on these fun timepieces. Telling time just got a little more fun this Fashion Week!

Maison Martin Margiela iPad case, retailing for $660

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Indigo Leather iPad Case

Who said your iPad case can’t be just as luxurious and stylish? Margiela seems to think so! This indigo leather iPad case with its glossy vinyl panel would make anyone want to stand up and take notice. Keeping in line with Margiela’s simplistic but stylish edge, this case not only protects your iPad, but says HAUTE FASHION in one breath!

Selvedge bag, retailing for $250

Selvedge: 2-Way Rucksack

This leather rucksack bag at Opening Ceremony combines functionality with flawless design. Selvedge has designed a bag that transforms to the bag of your choice. Whether in a backpack style or as a tote, this rucksack is perfect for anyone looking for a great bag to carry all the Fashion Week clutter.

—John Woody