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Trend Alert: Hardware Accessories

January 10, 2014 by admin 1 Comment

If you are anything like a lot of fashion-conscious consumers, you are in the know and on the pulse of all things fashion, (so at least you think), you probably have been noticing a lot of metal-adorning coats, belts, shoes and purses. Drumroll please … Welcome to the Hardware Trend!

From Diane Von Furstenberg to Emilio Pucci to Ruthie Davis to Tom Ford, designers have incorporated this trend into their latest collections. The Hardware Trend for the edgy, chic girl has everyone taking notice. Guess what? It’s not just for the rock n’ roll or punk chic girl anymore. Paired with a sweetheart ensemble this trend is burning up the runway and sidewalks. You ask how can you incorporate this trend into you classic wardrobe without investing a whole lot of dollars. Why dig into deep pockets when a trend that is here today and gone tomorrow? (I highly doubt that the hardware trend is going away soon!!). If you don’t have deep pockets, your solution is Accessories, Accessories, and more Accessories!!

Here are a few creative ideas on how to get what you want right now. First, scour your favorite local stores for purses, shoes and jewelry that have metal buckles, zippers, and studs. Secondly, have a themed clothing exchange with your favorite fashionistas in the know specifically asking for them to bring these types of items. Last, if all else fails, save your money for the one hardware-trend piece that you can’t live without. Even if this trend goes out of style, so what, you love it! Just hold on to it for when it comes back around.

—Renessta Olds

Wednesday Sample Sale

January 8, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Fashion Reverie seeks to keep its loyal readers informed of great samples sales. Just remember, product disappears quickly, so it is important to get there early. Also, some sample sales won’t let you try on garments, so know your size. Happy Shopping!!

Brand: Mary-Kyri

WHEN: Jan 6 – Jan 12

WHERE: Mary-Kyri.com

WHY: 70% – 80% off everything

WHAT: Designer Italian made shoes

Brand: United Colors of Benetton

WHEN: Thu 9 – Jan 31

WHERE: 601 Fifth Ave at 48th St NY, NY benetton.com

WHY: 50% off

WHAT: womens contrast-sleeve jacket, wool sweaters

Brand: Purdy Gal

WHEN: Mon–Fri, Sun 11am–8pm; Sat 10am–8pm. Mon–Fri, Sun 11am–8pm; Sat 11am–10pm. Mon–Fri, Sun 11am–8pm; Sat 10am–10pm. online Thu 9–Mon 13

WHERE: 464 Columbus Ave between 82nd and 83rd Sts (212-787-1980), 220 Thompson St between Bleecker and W 3rd Sts (212-529-8385), 540 La Guardia Pl between Bleecker and W 3rd Sts (646-654-6751) purdygirlnyc.com

WHY: up to 75% off

WHAT: apparel

Brand: La Sirena

WHEN: Thu 9 – Jan 31

WHERE: 27 E 3rd St between Bowery and Second Ave (212-780-9113)

WHY: 20%

WHAT: Handcrafted goods

Wednesday Sample Sale

December 4, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

Brand:Lotus Bridal Sample Sale

WHEN: Wed Dec 11 – Sun Dec 15

WHERE: 1822 Avenue U Brooklyn NY

WHY: 40% – 90% off

Brand: J.Crew

WHEN: Dec 3-5 10am-8am, Dec 6-7 10am-9pm, Dec 8 11am-5pm

WHERE: Women, Crewcuts and Madwell- 260Fifth Ave., between 28th and 29st. Men- 260 Fifth Ave. between 26th and 27th st

WHY: up to 60% off

Brand: Schuyler Ltd. Menswear Showroom Sale

WHEN: December 3- 5 10am to 4pm. December 6 10am-1pm

WHERE: 32 East 57th Street 13th Floor New York, NY

WHY: 75% off retail

Beauty Pick: Essie Winter’s 2013 Holiday Nail Polish Collection

November 29, 2013 by admin 3 Comments

A nice set of beautiful nails is always a must for the trendsetting woman. When it comes to beautiful shades for your fingertips, Essie is the go-to choice for fashionistas everywhere. As the seasons changes and the cold weather begins to settled in, it’s important to have your nails look the part to complete that chic winter ensemble to battle the chilly temperatures.

“Shearling Darling and “Parka Perfect” images courtesy of imabeautygeek.com

For their winter 2013, the talented beauty maven decided to shake things up for her holiday collection with six gorgeous shades of vivid colors that stand out with any outfit. From the dark teal blue of “Mind Your Mittens” to the sky-blue shades of “Parka Perfect,” each color has it own shimmer and sparkle for the holiday season. “Toggle to the Top” is a glittering raspberry tone that has the holiday glisten, and is ideal for the office holiday party or your grand New Year’s Eve blowout celebration. “The Saber Collar” absolutely glows with a rich tone of reddish brown for a sophisticated look and the “Shearling Darling” stands out from the rest of the pack with its tempting dark red hue.

Image courtesy of beautezine.com

Whether it’s a causal day at the office or you’re celebrating the final moments of 2013 with your loved ones, your nails will be on point this season with Essie Winter. The Essie Winter 2013 collection is now available at your local beauty store. For more information, go to essie.com.

—Dana E. Givens

Editor’s Pick: Fossil’s Holiday Bag Round-up

November 27, 2013 by admin 1 Comment

Every year Fossil offers up some of the best accessories and stocking stuffers to gift for the holiday season! Whether it is their assortment of watches, tech cases, or bags, Fossil always manages to have something for everyone, and this year is no different! For Fossil’s holiday 2013 collection which has been dubbed the “Season of Enchantment,” the collection pulls inspiration from natural events like the Aurora Borealis and or the Northern Lights, channeling the cosmic beauty and warmth of these natural phenomena. Fashionrevie.com keeps readers informed by touching on some of our favorite bags from Fossil for this holiday season.

For HER:

Crossbody handbag
$178

This deep jewel-toned cranberry Memoir Novella small cross-body handbag is the perfect gift for her! Inspired by the spectacular hues from the Aurora Borealis, the Memoir Novella bag is rich in quality and texture. The Memoir Novella bag is trimmed in hair calf and leather, all of the same color, creating a beautiful juxtaposition of texture that would look great on any woman’s arm.

Satchel
$208.00

White, being a classic holiday color gets an update with Fossil’s Sydney Satchel. Adding classically neutral gold studs gives that touch of holiday shimmer while still staying on trend! This is how you celebrate the holiday season with style.

Tote
$280.00

The tote bag has always been a valued staple piece for any woman who just wants to carry all of the things she finds necessary. Fossil’s new tote gets a stylized, updated look that won’t have you just looking like “that woman” with the oversized, insane tote bag. With a touch of wild-child animal print paired with chic black leather, Fossil’s new slouchy aesthetic makes this tote the sublime holiday gift!

Zip pouch
$50.00

Inspired by the Northern Lights, Fossil’s small zip pouch is a perfect stocking stuff for a girl who doesn’t need a bag or a clutch to complete here look. This small zip pouch has enough room to fit the essentials for the girl on the go. Additionally, the super cute studded constellation design renders a Punk Chic aesthetic, keeping this small zip pouch on trend.

For HIM:

Backpack
$168.00

This military-inspired Atlas Rucksack backpack is perfect for any man looking to put some color and print patterns into their holiday wardrobe! With this festive red tartan plaid that harkens back to Scottish royalty, any man should proudly rock this backpack with the confidence of a king!

Portfolio bag
$198.00

The portfolio bag has been the go-to bag for any stylish man on the go! Fossil features this really great Estate Portfolio brief in dapper grey flannel trimmed with accents of burgundy. The Estate Portfolio brief does mixed media the right way for men while still being affordable.

Duffle
$228.00

When shopping for a great bag most men tend to look for something that offers great versatility. For the holiday season, Fossil provides just that! The Estate Duffle is essential for any man searching for a bag which transitions from a leisurely weekend to work with ease. Embellished in chic brown herringbone stitching the Estate Duffle is all about refinement and details.

Wallet $45.00. Images courtesy of Lividini & Co.

Add some refinementto your back pocket with the Everett Billfold wallet. Designed in a flashy but masculine leather houndstooth print, the Everett Billfold instantly grabs your attention! This is the perfect stocking stuffer for your guy. Wallets for men just got a lot cooler.

—John Woody

Beauty Pick: EcoGenics’ Active Botanical Skin Care

November 23, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

The quest for flawless skin care can be an arduous journey filled with abortive attempts to achieve great-looking skin, trying an array of products that never really produce satisfactory results. You have to take the time to access the ingredients are in your skin-care products and figure out what works best in achieving glowing skin. Beauty specialist Ann McDonnell has spent over 25 years working in the cosmetics industry helping women achieve beautiful skin. “I’d been getting valuable feedback for years,” said McDonnell. “It was clear that there were needs that weren’t being met.” Accessing the overwhelming demand from her clients and realizing that there was a need that wasn’t being met, McDonnell developed the holistic skin care system that combines scientific research and natural ingredients that renders great results and also doesn’t harm your skin.

Ann McDonnell courtesy of ecogenics.com

The name EcoGenics gives light to the scientifically advanced system that utilizes of the cryolitic process and natural plant ingredients to create a unique skin care process that produces effective results. According to McDonnell, this technology both extracts the maximum volume that also preserves the highest percentage of the beneficial plant enzymes in each product. “These are two of the things that make EcoGenics so unique.” she goes on to describe her botanical beauty regime. From the nourishing skin serum to the redefining herbal facial bath, EcoGenics will leave your skin radiant so when you step outside your door you’re positively glowing. “The woman using the system will find that her complexion becomes brighter, softer, and more even-toned,” details McDonnell. Another benefit of the line is that it contains no animal ingredients, nor involves any testing on animals and it is also paraben-free.

Images courtesy of ecogenics.com

EcoGenics products help protect, repair and regenerate the skins collagen and elastin composition. This results in increased firmness and elasticity as well as accelerating the skin’s natural ability to repair itself. EcoGenics’ unique system is formulated with high concentrations of ceramides and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients help skin retain moisture to keep your complexion looking fresh and radiant. This unique combination of natural ingredients and scientifically advanced technologies work in synergy to support skin’s collagen and elastin structure to bring a beautiful new life to you skin.

To know what products to choose, McDonnell has customers fill out a seven-question profile. This profile helps determine which regimen is appropriate for each customer.

Image courtesy of ecogenics.com

The EcoGenics line is now available on the online store. The products range in price from $20 to $85. Gift sets are also available just in time to make the perfect for the holidays.

For more information, go to ecogenics.com.

—Dana E. Givens

Wednesday Sample Sale

November 6, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

Brand: Judith Leiber Sample Sale

WHEN: Tuesday, November 19 thru November 24, 9am–7pm, Saturday- Sunday, 11am-7pm

WHERE: 225 Fifth Avenue West 26^th Street

WHY: 60 to 70% select exotic skin bags,sunglasses,evening cluthces and accessories

Brand: Elie Tahari Sample Sale

WHEN: Tuesday, November 19 thru November 23, 9am-7pm, Thursday, 9am-8pm.

WHERE: 260 Fifth ave. New York, NY

WHY: up to 70% off of women’s clothing, men’s shoes and handbags

–Staff

Editor’s Pick: Fall 2013 Punk Chic Accessories

November 5, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

As you may know Punk is back for fall 2013 and at Fashionreverie.com we love all things Punk inspired! From New York City to Paris some of the biggest fashion houses have cranked out amazing Punk Chic accessories for fall 2013. With the resurgence of Punk on runways in 2013 has come a more redefined and sophisticated look to the once unapologetic style that was birthed out of youth rebelling against the mid-1970s social norms . With Punk Chic accessories this season, it was all about matching hard and soft, masculine and feminine qualities that can be found in Punk accessories. Whether you want to dress it up or dress down Punk-inspired accessories this season, the trick was adding just the right amount of edge without seeming contrived.

Bags

This genuine springbok fur and leather clutch by Ted Baker London is the perfect accessory for any stylish fashionista wanting to tap into the Punk Chic trend. With its leather finish and blue/black fur trimming that almost mimics a traditional punk-styled Mohawk, this clutch will definitely be turning heads and making a statement in true Punk fashion.

Dafine Balatsos features an awesome studded ball bag for men on odd-style.com. While not considered practical by many fashion pundits in the traditional sense of menswear accessories because of the brand’s out-there, over-the-top presentation, Punk has taught us that breaking tradition always gets you attention!!

Shoes

These Charlotte Olympia and Tom Binns’ Dolly Riot safety pin–embellished, platform pumps don’t read as Punk inspired at first glance, but if you are conscious of the “DIY” mentality in 70s Punk culture, evidenced in distressed clothing with safety pin that were the result of re-purposing dated, threadbare clothing, then you will understand Charlotte Olympia and Tom Binns’s point of view. In that spirit of Punk, Charlotte Olympia has crafted a pretty modern and feminine pump with that perfect balance of chicness and edgy rebellion.

The Cinzia Araia blade high Santiago boot is perfect for the man looking to bring a much-needed edge to his look! With the zipper detailing going up the back of the boot and the “blade” shaped opening of the boot, Araia captures the essence of what it means to be Punk Chic.

Bracelets

Bijoux De Famille has crafted a gorgeous cuff bracelet that is a great modern interpretation of Punk-inspired accessories. From the spikes and the rose gold coloring of the cuff, this takes Punk Chic into a more subdued expression while still maintaining the essence of rebellion.

This gunmetal chain bracelet by Lanvin, available on ssense.com puts a really chic and refined spin on the Punk Chic trend. This bracelet would look great on any guy, and gives us a fresh take on Punk accessories for the fashionisto.

Gloves

Karl Lagerfeld’s black-studded fingerless gloves are the perfect balance of being on trend while still offering the classic style of Punk to your wardrobe, with an obvious ode to Lagerfeld. Great for fall, and perfect for any man or woman who dares to pull it off!

Valentino offers the perfect blend of edgy/elegance with his black and beige leather gloves called the “rockstud.” With the studs bringing the not-so-subtle, nihilistic edge with just a hint of sophistication, the elegance and refinement of the accessory is what is most striking! Keeping up with the trend of updating the look of 70s Punk to a more chic distillation is what makes this glove work for any woman who still wants to incorporate Punk Chic into her wardrobe.

—John Woody

Fashion Reverie’s Fall 2013 Fab Shoe Guide

November 1, 2013 by admin 1 Comment

Image courtesy of fabsugar.com

A woman’s shoes are arguably the most critical part of her ensemble. It can make or break her outfit or her carefully planned look. Remember, when some men check out women, if the shoes are busted or not in vogue their eyes never travel up to more interesting parts.

From fashion-forward sneakers to high ankle boots, we have you covered for this fall’s must-haves footwear. The staff at Fashion Reverie came together and discussed some of this season’s most chic and trend-setting shoes from our favorite from Kate Spade to Giuseppe Zanotti. Here are our picks for the fall 2013 season:

Image courtesy of nordstrom.com

The Ankle Strap: Steve Madden Deeny Pump $99

It’s chic, classic, and affordable, all wrapped in one shoe. The Deeny Pump from Steve Madden is one of the must-have essential for the fall. Whether it’s at the workplace or a night out on the town, Deeny has got your feet covered this season.

Image courtesy of katespade.com

The Evening Pump: Kate Spade ‘Licorice Too’ Pump $350

The glittering pumps from designer Kate Spade are perfect for an elegant night out with your girlfriends or a date night. The pointed-toe high-heel shoes catch your eyes with its bedazzled embroidery to shine even on those chilly fall nights.

Image courtesy of barneys.com

The High-End Sneaker: Balmain Combo Side High Top $1,140

The metallic silver-toned high top turns the urban classic into a fashion masterpiece. These high-end chic sneaks hail from the House of Balmain. The French brand signature chic, modern aesthetic for their ready-to-wear collection has a loyal clientele following from the likes of Rihanna to Victoria Beckham. Its no wonder the iconic Parisian house is becoming a fashion favorite by rebranding itself with edgy, fashion forward clothes and accessories.

Image courtesy of lystit.com

The Classic Black Boot: Givenchy Shark Lock Suede Wedge Ankle Boot $1,250

Never one to disappoint, Givenchy redefines the classic fall boot with their Shark Lock Suede Wedge Ankle Boot. It can be worn casually or for an evening out and its timeless look never goes out of style.

Image courtesy of stylebop.com

The Modern-Day Combat Boot: Giuseppe Zanotti Leather Buckle Strap Boot $1,752

The grungy, rock n’roll statement of the early 90s takes a modern fashion-forward makeover courtesy of shoe designer, Giuseppe Zanotti. If the glossy shine doesn’t immediately catch your eye, then the gold-tone accents will.

Whether you have deep pockets or have to constantly balance your accessories budget, with this fabulous fall 2013 shoe guide, you should be fully equipped to always step out in style. So you may now ask, what’s next? Hmm, great fab looks for the holiday season? Fashion Reverie editors take note!!

—Dana E. Givens