Viva Valentino!

When you visit the new Valentino boutique, opening later this month at 821 Madison Ave., feel free to make yourself at home. The label is setting up residence in its first-ever townhouse shop, where its coterie of ready-to-wear, accessories and couture will fill 5,295 square feet of retail space…

Nike Fall/Winter 2013 Tech Fleece Collection

For Fall/Winter 2013, Nike updates classic styles with a revolutionary reinvention of the fabric of sport: fleece. Evolving the fit, feel, and function of Nike’s most iconic sportswear silhouettes, the Nike Tech Fleece collection represents the next generation of classic sport apparel. The collection’s signature piece, the Nike Tech Fleece Windrunner, revamps the brand’s most iconic jacket. Available for both men and women, it combines a full-zip front with side zip pockets and elastic micro binding at the hem. The Nike Tech Fleece N98 and Nike Tech Fleece AW77 are updated with a seam-bound kangaroo pocket for a clean appearance, …

The perfect at-home facial: Radiance Renewal Mask by Ren

REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) I have never been a huge fan of facials because honestly I’ve always been afraid I’d end up looking like Samantha did in that episode of Sex and the City, but I have always been a fan of at-home masks and exfoliation. Dead skin cells can make your whole face look dull and worn out and between the summer sun and late nights, that is the last thing any woman wants. Fear no more, I have found an amazing at-home mask that will easily erase all those cells and leave your face as smooth as a baby’s. The Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Mask features glycolic acid, …

The new glossy tote

With the new season fast approaching it’s definitely time for an “Autumn” handbag.  Longchamp’s Roseau Box Tote combines clean lines with a sleek, high gloss finish.  The medium size (shown) is perfect as an everyday bag – in Aubergine that screams autumn!  Wear this everywhere with everything from jeans and blouse to an office suit.  Check out more colors here.

Fashion History Mirrors Feminism: From Corset to Casual, A Visual Tour Through Time

In the last 150 years women have demanded (and gotten) the right to vote, chosen when and if to have kids, entered the workforce, taken leadership roles, and are no longer dependent on fathers or husbands for money or property. The rapid change in fashion styles is a direct reflection of the shift in societal roles. A look into how fashion history and how the representation of the female body has changed is a fun way to look at how far we’ve come, baby. … [visit site to read more] The post Fashion History Mirrors Feminism: From Corset to Casual, A Visual Tour Through Time appeared first on EcoSalon | Conscious Culture and Fashion.

fall jewelry – accented in black

gold & black Add weight and dimension to your look. For an even better effect – layer it … lots of it. Tip – do necklaces or bracelets. If you do both, it’s overdone. Heather Hawkins Horn Necklace $172 Hermes Enamel Bracelet

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“for the love of god, unless you’re prepping for rigoletto at the met, go easy on the eyeliner.” // c. cory i’m beginning to fret that i’ve become repetitive. and it’s not that i haven’t got a clue, it’s just that when something as glorious as this comes along, what does it matter that i might’ve mentioned another similar product just twelve days ago? being considerably beauty-product-obsessed, and also, apparently, a bit like jacob two-two, once i hurried away with my marc jacobs beauty booty that i waxed lyrical about, (yes, just six days ago), i realized i had chanced upon the…

Comfortable Shoes for Teachers | Round One

On Wednesday, I walked my youngest to school for his first day of first grade. If he had the jitters, he hid them well and quickly left my side to find his buddies. The first grade teachers came out to greet the children, three out of the four in their twenties and plenty beautiful (thank God they teach the youngins and not my middle school boy as learning would be optional). This does get to shoes… I noticed all the sensible comfort shoes on the playground that morning–moms getting ready to go for a walk or jog, Birkenstocks for grocery shopping, polished Danskos for retail jobs and then SHE tottered by. The newest and youngest first grade teacher-beauty wearing three-…

5 of our favourite gold bracelets

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but gold never did any harm either, especially when it comes in the form of a stunning, attention-grabbing piece of wrist candy. A gold bracelet is one of the most timeless pieces of jewellery a woman can have and akin to shoes, a woman can never have too many – especially now the layering trend is in full swing! So, whether you just want to treat yourself for working extra hard or are after a present for one of your bestest gal pals, we have a few suggestions that will definitely fit the bill. Links of London Little …

Fabulous Find of the Week: Charlotte Russe Off-the-Shoulder Tee

For this week’s Fabulous Find, we found an off-the-shoulder tee from Charlotte Russe that’s equal parts stylish and practical. The exposed zipper detailing on the dolman sleeves adds an edgy touch, while the neutral color means it can be paired with a variety of different hues and patterns. Plus, at just under $15, this budget-friendly buy is bound to give you a lot of bang for your buck. Ready to see what this Fab Find looks like? Scroll down to check it out, as well as three chic ways to style this tee for fall: The Top: Off-the-Shoulder Zipper Tee in Taupe — $14.99 at Charlotte Russe Outfit Inspiration If you …

Guinea Pig Fashion To Hit The Runways Perhaps?

There’s a new kind of label hitting the fashion scene and we ‘re not not talking about Chanel, Prada or Burberry. We’re talking about a line that’s designed especially for guinea pigs, called Guinea Pig Fashion (how original). Apparently designing outfits for pets is nothing new and there is even a university offering a certificate program in pet fashion. One thing the market has been missing though, is clothing designed for guinea pigs, which Tokyo-based designer, Maki Yamada has managed to corner. She has produced a line that includes clothing and accessories for the little rodents. With everything from hats…

Who Says You Can’t Get a Gorgeous, Safe Baby Crib For Less Than $200? We Found Four!

When you’re expecting, the one thing you’ll hear over and over again is how expensive babies are. So many moms-to-be are shocked to learn that they spend so much before their little one even arrives. But between a stroller, car seat and nursery furniture it all adds up. h Here’s a little tip from us: more expensive doesn’t always mean better, especially when it comes shopping for your baby. Case in point: the new Fisher-Price baby cribs. They have four designs that are all incredibly beautiful and safe, but also reasonably priced. We’re talking $160 or less! Click through the slideshow below to see these inexpensive baby cribs for yourself. #slideshow_163010 { …

Clarks Wants You To Know Their Fall Shoes Are Stylish And Comfortable

Clarks shoes, you can always count on them for comfort and practicality. It’s one of those brands that everyone knows, and almost everyone owns at least one pair (or has at some point in their life). But you wouldn’t expect to see them in a fashion magazine, right? Well, news flash: the shoe brand is currently occupying four pages in the September issue of ELLE, and with good reason. Clarks is introducing some seriously stylish shoes for fall, including leopard print loafers, lace-up wedge booties and oxford flats. We caught up with Carly Danforth, the Senior Marketing Manager of Clarks shoes, and she filled us in…

Shailene Woodley’s New Haircut: ‘I Want To Go Shorter, But I Don’t Think I’m Allowed To!’

John Shearer/Invision/AP; Inset: Courtesy Shailene Woodley Divergent star Shailene Woodley took her new short cut to the red carpet at the VMAs Sunday night, looking sleek and sexier than ever. “It’s really awesome because there’s no upkeep,” Woodley, 21, told PEOPLE about her new do. “It dries in two seconds and it’s nice not to spend a lot of time getting ready.” Woodley donated about eight inches of her long locks to Children With Hair Loss earlier this month in honor of her upcoming role as cancer patient (and awesome teen) Hazel Grace Lancaster in The Fault in Our Stars. RELATED: Even…

The Onion Predicted Miley Cyrus’s VMA Performance in 2008

Following Miley Cyrus’ psychosexual appropriative nightmare VMA performance, we citizens of the world are left scrambling for answers: Why did this have to happen? Did I really just watch a young woman gyrate against a man in a Beetlejuice costume immediately after using the bodies of black women as sexualized props? Why didn’t my parents prepare me for this? Will I ever be okay again?Read more…

Why Miley Cyrus Crashed and Burned for Me at the #MTVVMAs

Why Miley Cyrus Crashed and Burned for Me at the #MTVVMAs Did you watch Miley Cyrus last night? I had the “pleasure” of watching her live. Oh, yes. Live. It was one of those rare moments when you’re watching someone do something scandalous and you’re honestly so embarrassed for them, you kind of don’t know what to do. That was me last night. Now let me preface with this statement, I am anything but a prude. I love a good raunchy joke. I can laugh and get a kick out of any kind of joke. I understand art and …

Jennifer Lopez Spends Fun Day at Disneyland with the Kids!

Jennifer Lopez goes on a roller coaster ride with her 5-year-old twins Max and Emme while spending a fun day at Disneyland on Sunday (August 25) in Anaheim, Calif. The 44-year-old entertainer was also joined by some other family members for the afternoon outing, where they were seen going on the Dumbo ride, the children’s train, Gadget’s Go-Coaster, and more! The night before, Jennifer surprised the crowd at Taylor Swift‘s final tour stop in Los Angeles and sang her song “Jenny From the Block” with the country phenom. “Thank you for inviting my family to be a part of yours @taylorswift13!!! #RedTourLA” J