I am not a stockings girl to be honest unless there is a chill in the air as it's something that I remember my mom telling me when I was younger! Thanks to Hanes sending me a variety of legwear, I selected a pair that was a tonal hue as I wanted my black dress to pop. Hanes has definitely expanded their offerings within their collection as they have footless legwear, convertible legwear (such a smart idea for those who would rather have a legging option), texture, designs and more! In addition to tights being a great look option, there are amazing hidden benefits including - creating a slimming look, keeping dresses down that would tend to ride up if they didn't have something to rub against to stay down as well as to lengthen your look. Regardless of whether you use them all the time or not, it's always good to have these classic staples at the ready in your closet just in case and the fact that they're under $6, it's an easy item to have on hand! Roll over the above images to see what I'm wearing and why I love it!
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When it comes to fashion, celebrities and the stylists that work with them, create signature looks that have admirers seeing how they can wear the same thing. Over the years, A-listers have helped make everything from the mini skirt to Ray Ban shades to gain not only popularity but icon status. This is why fashion houses all over the world from emerging to established ones continue to look for opportunities to dress as well as to select muses in order to identify their brand’s target – you!
Through their movies, TV shows and magazine spreads, the red carpets are no stranger to a number of fashion categories and thus, eyewear is a key accessory that we have all noticed. An accessory once seen as geeky is now the last word in refined cool thanks to a whole host of long and short-sighted stars. Here are some of the famous names that have proved that wearing glasses isn’t just a practicality, it’s downright sexy.
John Lennon ~ The 60s saw girls screaming and fainting in droves at the mere mention of the Fab Four, with John and Paul topping the list of every girl’s dream date. When John Lennon first appeared in his now iconic round rim frames, the screaming didn’t stop. Instantly turning this stylish vintage frame design into a must-have fashion item, even fans with 20-20 vision took to wearing false round rim frames to imitate their favourite Beatle. Still a statement frame today, John Lennon not only helped to make glasses cooler than cool, he made the round rim frame one glasses design that never goes out of style.
Catherine Deneuve ~ While the Fab Four managed to make glasses cool, French screen siren Catherine Deneuve helped give glasses sex appeal. Both onscreen and off, her powerful brand of femininity proved that glasses can be elegant, accentuating beauty. Deneuve loved glasses so much that she decided to start designing her own range for women, which you can find online at Lensway. Her designs are vintage-inspired, with a modern, feminine twist, creating delicate, ladylike frames that bring instant glamour to the world of eyewear.
Johnny Depp ~ Known for his iconic, offbeat roles in films like Edward Scissorhands and Cry Baby, Johnny Depp is not your average sex symbol. Along the way, Johnny has made his signature horn-rimmed frames, and often colourful tinted lenses, his own, helping make vintage frames the style of the moment today too.
James Dean ~ Leather-clad, motorcycle-loving and deliciously moody, James Dean’s tough-guy image remains iconic today. While you’re more likely to see him in his all-American white t-shirt and leather bomber uniform, take a look at any image gallery of him offscreen and you’ll see he was also a spectacle wearer. His glasses helped to soften his screen idol image, revealing a refined, intelligent, sensitive side, and proving that you can be a rebel and still wear frames.
Woody Allen ~Like John Lennon, Woody not only helped make glasses cool, he also succeeded in cementing the iconic status of one particular style – the Ray Ban Wayfarer. These bold, thick rim frames have seen a major comeback in recent years, especially thanks to the popularity of the sunglasses variety. While Woody remains the classic nerd’s nerd, geek chic is in these days. With everyone from Justin Timberlake to Jay-Z sporting Woody’s classic frames, his glasses helped transform him into an unlikely fashion icon.
Today's Sponsored Post is something that Kitten Lounge is all about without a doubt! What is Hybrid Her? It's all about sharing stylish fashion that supports independent designers as well as filling your closets with fabulous finds. But beyond this, these designers support causes that are important to them. At the end of the day, they're all about fashion, profit and good karma which is always great to hear! With all this good will available at Hybrid Her, this boutique is all about Mavens. Mavens are independent entrepreneurs who choose whatever items they want at deeply discounted rates from designers that are within the Hybrid Her ecosystem. I love that there are goods from all over the world and that Mavens are able to have a shop as unique as themselves. Having a space that you can sell items and drive traffic to gives you autonomy and allows you to learn the business and to curate what you love! With a team to guide you, you're able to set your rates and when it's time to enjoy the efforts of your work, 20% goes to Hybrid Her, the wholesale price goes to the designer and you receive the difference from both of those!
The pieces above are a number of items that are available at Hybrid Her - as an Accessories Expert, I love the depth of items that can fill your closets and when it comes to finding fun dresses for your total lifestyle - you'll definitely have a place to go to to support your fashion fix, assist independents as well as to support causes as that is also something that we believe in here on Kitten Lounge as well!
I definitely suggest checking out Hybrid Her as a shopper and as a Maven who rocks her own store! You can also check out their overall community as well on Twitter @Hybrid_Her as well as on their Facebook as well as on their Pinterest page. In an age where you're seeking to embrace opportunities to focus your efforts in the ways that you wish, Hybrid Her is a great concept! If you're not quite ready to be a Maven or you know a designer who would be interested in finding out how they can obtain a new series of eyes to covet their pieces - definitely let them know. Of course, if you feel your best efforts reside in purchasing then check out this site!
Today's Sponsored Post is something that Kitten Lounge is all about without a doubt! What is Hybrid Her? It's all about sharing stylish fashion that supports independent designers as well as filling your closets with fabulous finds. But beyond this, these designers support causes that are important to them. At the end of the day, they're all about fashion, profit and good karma which is always great to hear! With all this good will available at Hybrid Her, this boutique is all about Mavens. Mavens are independent entrepreneurs who choose whatever items they want at deeply discounted rates from designers that are within the Hybrid Her ecosystem. I love that there are goods from all over the world and that Mavens are able to have a shop as unique as themselves. Having a space that you can sell items and drive traffic to gives you autonomy and allows you to learn the business and to curate what you love! With a team to guide you, you're able to set your rates and when it's time to enjoy the efforts of your work, 20% goes to Hybrid Her, the wholesale price goes to the designer and you receive the difference from both of those!
The pieces above are a number of items that are available at Hybrid Her - as an Accessories Expert, I love the depth of items that can fill your closets and when it comes to finding fun dresses for your total lifestyle - you'll definitely have a place to go to to support your fashion fix, assist independents as well as to support causes as that is also something that we believe in here on Kitten Lounge as well!
I definitely suggest checking out Hybrid Her as a shopper and as a Maven who rocks her own store! You can also check out their overall community as well on Twitter @Hybrid_Her as well as on their Facebook as well as on their Pinterest page. In an age where you're seeking to embrace opportunities to focus your efforts in the ways that you wish, Hybrid Her is a great concept! If you're not quite ready to be a Maven or you know a designer who would be interested in finding out how they can obtain a new series of eyes to covet their pieces - definitely let them know. Of course, if you feel your best efforts reside in purchasing then check out this site!
As many of you know, I'm a Brand Ambassador for Avon! This means that throughout this year, you will hear about a number of products that I enjoy using or introducing you to new items that are just coming to the market that you should definitely check out! I love that in going to their Research and Development in NJ, that I am very well familiar with the level of committment that they have in testing their products and ensuring that you continue to rock amazing style. When it comes to hair - it's everything. We love to have that sense of coming out of a salon and looking like perfection everyday. For those that love to color their hair and want to do it themselves, I'm loving Avon's Advance Techniques Professional Hair Color which comes in a number of shades!
Although it is not available just yet, it definitely needs to be on your radar. You can also be notified when your hue is available so that you don't miss out. When it comes to having your materials at hand, you'll find everything that you need to ensure that your hair absorbs color evenly from root to tip! Included are instructions, pre-treatment, developer lotion, creme colorant, post-treatment and vinyl gloves!
As you know, I was apart of the Get Palladium Pretty campaign which focused on being over heavy metal and yet still having phenomenal gorgeous pieces that are luxurious, light weight and is cost effective due to the use of this material versus others. Interestingly enough as soon as it was placed within the October issue of Cosmo, I started noticing that Palladium Jewelry is everywhere with Kelly Osbourne being one of the spokespeople for the brands as well, she wore it on the Emmy Red Carpet show along with a number of other stunning women. In addition, when Sarah Jessica Parker launched her movie "I Don't Know How She Does It" Palladium Jewelry was apart of the premiere. With that said, It has become something that I definitely love wearing and seeing a number of designers using it! When you're buying jewelry whether it's for everyday, a gift or for a wedding (which we will be covering Bridal Week during this month) I'm excited to introduce you to today's sponsor!
Novell Design Studio which makes it precious metal pieces in NJ, presents a new line of hand-crafted bracelets created with one of the Earth’s great precious metals – palladium. Naturally white, palladium currently costs less than platinum or gold, has some of the finer qualities of platinum and will handle the trials and tribulations of every day wear very well. Palladium’s purity and preciousness make it an extremely attractive value for precious metal jewelry. Should your palladium bracelet become scratched over time (as all precious metal jewelry will), it can be refinished and restored to look new. Novell’s palladium bracelets also incorporate pink gold accents for a perfect hint of color.
Novell’s success has been in that they began as a family company (started by two guys who had a dream and worked with a small room on 47th street) with a small group of workers handcrafting sterling silver bracelets and jewelry. They grew organically from selling locally, the East Coast and then across the country. Their skill allowed them to be within a number of famed jewelry stores which allowed them to fill a niche and present their designs. Palladium bracelets can be purchased through an authorized Novell retailer. Visit their site to find a store that's in your area. Within this collection, depending on design characteristics, these phenom Palladium bracelets start at $1,000. What a great way to start invest within your accessories and ultimately to create heritage pieces which are essential to any wardrobe.
As many of you know, in addition to running Kitten Lounge, being a spokesperson and designer with collaborative lines - I also work as a stylist and a personal shopper. Many people ask how I made this as apart of my career. Since I have always worked in fashion, I combined my modeling career with my visual merchandising sensibilities and created looks that made me feel great. Others saw this and believed that if I could create my own signature look, how much more could I do the same for them. My look was based in simple pieces of clothing that were paired with dynamic accessories. When it comes to styling, let me introduce you to Style Made Simple's Style Society, an education program designed to share rare insider knowledge for those looking to break into the world of professional styling or looking to host a corporate program or special events. You'll gain access to learn the skills and develop the connections that turn a dream into reality. All classes are developed and taught by professional stylists. Below are some great upcoming courses that you can take! There is one later in the month as well as one for next month. Simply choose your interested course on Style Made Simple and include the checkout code: KLSMS.
Personal Shopping & Styling Unveiled
October 22nd & 23rd from 10AM-1PM
If you love to shop and have great personal style, this talent can be turned into a career. During this 2-day intensive, you'll see what it takes to be a Personal Stylist professionally. Develop the knowledge and structure necessary to start your own consultancy. Take the next steps in defining personal style via portfolio building and shopping exercises.
Essentials of Styling
November 7th & 8th from 6PM-9PM
During this 2-day intensive, you'll learn what it takes to become a successful stylist and how to break into the fashion industry. Gain insider information and develop skills that every stylist needs to excel. Learn how to present your work to the right clientele and the differences between editorial, advertising and broadcast styling.
As an Accessories Expert, you know I'm always thinking about this portion of my look first and I feel that you can never have enough as it's a great way to change your look in a super fast way. Kate Bosworth and Cher Coulter came together to create JewelMint a subscription service that gives you the opportunity to build your personal showroom of pieces that work for you and allows you to get fab finds at a member price! Simply visit the site and take the Style Quiz to get a sense of what your style is. This quiz will give the JewelMint team an idea of what it is that you will see as you look through your showroom each month. You're not charged until you buy your first piece of jewelry and you skip a month if nothing speaks to you while enjoying free shipping and super easy returns! All your pieces are priced at $29.99 and the styles they reflect such as the Scarab Ring, Cavalier Pendant and Lunar Necklace (I own this piece and it's so cute to pair with the simplest of looks to bring in a bit of pop) shown above are reflective of on trend items that I've seen on the runways!
It's essential to have fab pieces and ones that allow you the opportunity to show your style as you go from day to night These curated pieces by Kate, Cher and the rest of the JewelMint team will definitely keep you sassy, happy and on trend! I think that you guys will enjoy this so much that we have partnered with JewelMint to provide you the opportunity to get your first piece at 50% off! Simply visit JewelMint and at checkout, use the discount code: KTLGJM50 which is live from 9/30/11 to 10/7/11. What a fun way to continue to build your closets while trying out new styles that are available right now and at a special price during this time period.
Last week, I shot with a major magazine with a phenomenal diamond brand. There is something that boosts a girl's sense of being pulled together when it comes to being frosted in diamonds. They truly are a girl's best friend (or a super close second to our furry four legged friends) so the fact that Anjolee Jewelry is today's sponsor (no I didn't shoot with them last week), I'm super excited to introduce them to you as one look on the site will allow you to think of all the ways to spruce up your outfits from casual to luxe. If you have yet to rock a pair of diamonds and are looking for a place to start, I suggest thinking about getting a diamond tennis bracelet! This is a classic piece that is a must be added into your wardrobe and when you think about a heritage item - it's a fab place to start. To this day, I still have my first few diamond tennis bracelets that were gifts for graduations, recitals and more. It's a mark in time and they can still be worn stacked together for the ultimate bling!
I love that you can rock the traditional diamond look but that doesn't mean that you should forget about thinking of a Gemstone Bracelet as they have a number of stones in blue sapphires, blue topaz, garnet, amethyst, peridot and citrine. This is a great way to add pop to a traditional look and it allows you to begin thinking of customizing your look as Anjolee allows you to do so with all of their jewelry starting with your preferred metal type (10k, 14k white or yellow gold and platinum), diamond quality carat size and bracelet length.
Another fab classic is a birthstone bracelet - I'm never above rocking a sapphire piece as I am a September baby. Anjolee offers the largest selection of bracelets online and the fact that they are the manufacturer of all the items allows you to feel secure in knowing that they stand behind their brand - which also means excellent quality at amazing price points. Beyond the classic pieces, they have a wide array of pieces that include (but are not limited to) diamond rings, diamond necklaces, pendants, diamond bangles, earrings and men's bracelets. All of your purchases have a 30 day return policy, free shipping, free gift with every purchase and free gift packaging.
Last week, I shot with a major magazine with a phenomenal diamond brand. There is something that boosts a girl's sense of being pulled together when it comes to being frosted in diamonds. They truly are a girl's best friend (or a super close second to our furry four legged friends) so the fact that Anjolee Jewelry is today's sponsor (no I didn't shoot with them last week), I'm super excited to introduce them to you as one look on the site will allow you to think of all the ways to spruce up your outfits from casual to luxe. If you have yet to rock a pair of diamonds and are looking for a place to start, I suggest thinking about getting a diamond tennis bracelet! This is a classic piece that is a must be added into your wardrobe and when you think about a heritage item - it's a fab place to start. To this day, I still have my first few diamond tennis bracelets that were gifts for graduations, recitals and more. It's a mark in time and they can still be worn stacked together for the ultimate bling!
I love that you can rock the traditional diamond look but that doesn't mean that you should forget about thinking of a Gemstone Bracelet as they have a number of stones in blue sapphires, blue topaz, garnet, amethyst, peridot and citrine. This is a great way to add pop to a traditional look and it allows you to begin thinking of customizing your look as Anjolee allows you to do so with all of their jewelry starting with your preferred metal type (10k, 14k white or yellow gold and platinum), diamond quality carat size and bracelet length.
Another fab classic is a birthstone bracelet - I'm never above rocking a sapphire piece as I am a September baby. Anjolee offers the largest selection of bracelets online and the fact that they are the manufacturer of all the items allows you to feel secure in knowing that they stand behind their brand - which also means excellent quality at amazing price points. Beyond the classic pieces, they have a wide array of pieces that include (but are not limited to) diamond rings, diamond necklaces, pendants, diamond bangles, earrings and men's bracelets. All of your purchases have a 30 day return policy, free shipping, free gift with every purchase and free gift packaging.
A series of stars come together to form a constellation and we all know how phenomenal this looks when you look up to it! The same can be said for the amazing pieces within Mauboussin's jewelry collection that are perfect for the everyday and of course special occasions! We're loving their new Pink Watch known as Amour Viens Voir si La Rose which made its debut on Tues during Watch Week within their Madison Avenue boutique. Beyond their watched, I'm loving their bands with the constellation pattern on them as it's definitely a conversation piece and one that people will want to know more about! It's perfect for upcoming events that I'll be off to from the Virginia Gold Cup, events in DC and for upcoming appearances on HSN. If you're based in NYC, find out how you can become apart of the Constellation Program as an influencer!
I think munchkins are adorable and when they're running around the UWS dressed to the nines and in their own distinct styles, you know and hope that they will continue to have a great sense of style as they grow up! Just as we enjoy flipping through magazines for fun ways to dress when we are in need of inspiration, Elias and Grace does the same thing each season by publishing their key looks as a guide for this super cute line of designers kids clothing. I love these looks and with everyone running off to brunch, you can not only ensure that your girl's clothing is rocked out in the above ways but the older girls can also take notes and follow this site's lead as those of us in our 20's+ would look cute in these as well!
We have been talking about that great preppy since of style over the past few weeks and as the weather continues to warm up we know that we will be ditching sweaters, coats and such to begin rocking spring/summer looks of polo shirts, maxis and so much more. This means we definitely want to refresh our wardrobes so I'm happy to introduce you to to Crew Clothing! This is such a fun nautical meets your everyday lifestyle brand and of course men's and women's apparel are both carried here! I love that they have a number of shirts that are perfect to go jetting off to the Hamptons, for BBQ's and of course just hanging out and getting things in your life done! There are also a number of dresses for all of the events and parties that we go to or make up on the fly. But when you want to go back to classic prep, crisp and classic looks - you can never go wrong with a blazer. You'll find all of this and much more at Crew Clothing which is definitely all about its heritage while presenting refreshing looks!
Now there comes a time when it's important to reflect in general. It's much easier to do when you're rocking a fab pair of sunglasses or glasses! Spex Club is totally on your page as they have you covered! When it comes to your glasses, you can enjoy them at $78 for prescription glasses while sunglasses and readers are $58. The best part is that men and women can come together to get their eyewear that is fully representative of their look. Without a doubt, it's important to be a member of this club to get in all the goodies that are going on. Follow @SpexClub on Twitter as well as on Facebook and of course check in on their blog which provides additional intel on the new you in glasses!
Hill Harper is one of the stars on the cast of CSI:NY. In addition to his success there, he is also the author of "The Conversation". No matter how long you have known someone, the topic of relationships comes up and it's something that we never get tired of hearing. We always want to know how to find that ideal someone and if there is a formula. We spend time thinking of our ideal person and wonder why sometimes he/she hasn't shown up! Harper shares his thoughts on this age old conversation and even highlights the Obama's (he was a classmate of theirs - talk about a small world) as a couple that is powerful in work as well as in their devotion together. He looks at relationships as how to start one in terms of focusing on yourself, then finding what you think is great and then the commitment of it as well. In this day and age with everything moving so fast, it's nice to know that we still get back to basics in terms of love, family and spending time with that special someone! Enjoy the clip to hear more about this book in Harper's own words.
As many of you know, when the temperatures drop, I begin to think about leaving for warmer climates; however, the fall chill isn't so bad so it's got me thinking about doing some snowboarding and having a weekend trip in the mountains! So today, one of our Fashionable Friday's posts is sponsored. Finding the right board is all about your personality and I love the one above as it's a great image and definitely reflects me! Of course the trip would take a lot of pre-planning as I would want to visit my favorite sites in order to find the perfect outfit complete with bindings and goggles that would be in keeping with the way that I like to accessorize while also looking like the professional that I like to think that I am! But how do you go about finding the right place to vacation? Whether you ski or snowboard (it's been a couple of years but I know I can get back into the swing of things) you need to figure out locations that are perfect for your ski holidays as many of us will be taking our corporate days along with those that we can use at our discretion! Take some time to check out Fast Track Ski so that you and your friends can plan a great vacation just when you're ready to get out of the city!
If you haven't been able to tell, I'm excited about heading out to Vegas. I always have a great time and when you're talking about this time of year, it's all about tradeshows. Everyone wants to tell you about their product, provide you a take away of sorts and they want to leave a lasting impression. There is no better way then when you see promotional models on the floor wearing the companies outfits or wearing items that have been embroidered, silkscreened, etc with the companies' logo. If this is what companies do at these venues, how much more should we think about it for our businesses, events, etc. There are a lot of options but how about a place that does various kinds of branding at one place? I'm aware of places that do graphics on tees but that doesn't always means that they do embroidery.
Today, I was introduced to Indigo Clothing which has various options for t-shirt printing and also many styles for mens and womens clothing as well as interesting bags and other promotional items. With so many options, you don't have to wonder if there is an article of clothing that represents the look you're attempting to achieve. Whether you're talking about a new lounge, booth, a video your doing or it's an additional item that you're selling on your site. Just looking at these items made me think about items that I would love to place my logo on for my jewelry line that is getting an additional line added. This would be perfect for holiday sales and when I want a cute tee for running around! In addition, it's a great idea for items on the site as well! I'll let you now how that goes!
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As an Accessories Expert, Kimmie appears on HSN, designs, is quoted/featured in various publications talking about style from an Accessories Forward perspective! To work with Kimmie or to see project portfolio, visit her site here.
Kimmie is the Co-Founder/Creative Director of Shoe Week which launched during NYFW Sept '12 and is styling a number of shows as well as having evening leading up to our second season of shows during NYFW Sept '13.
Co-Founder, Kimmie, connects brands with bloggers in intimate event settings via Style Tweetup.
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