Chic Ponytail holders by Di Manno Designs
Women with long hair get fed up with wearing an elastic band to pull their hair away from their faces whilst, cooking, in the gym or just everyday working. Di Manno Designs has the solution, they have created a new collection of ponytail holders and headbands made with imitation leathers, skins and faux fur which retail for as little as $10.
Trunk Show at Henri Bendel
They say that their accessory can change a little black dress into a black tie and a pair of simple jeans into a rock star chick for a night out on the town. The collection includes pieces which are made in New York, beautifully crafted ponytail holders, headbands and wrist cuffs all to match in faux fur, leather, patent leather, exotic skins, canvas and even crystal made with crystallized Swarovski elements.
The collection is sold in David Ryan Salons NYC, Pipino Salon in Miami, Ruby Room in Chicago, Avanti Salon in New jersey and in 4 Honolua Surf Shops in Hawaii. They were featured on Homemade Millionaire with Kelly Rippa, WBPIX 11 News, and one of the headbands appeared in Ugly Betty.
Stefany with Karen Giberson
Stefany is now collaborating with a non for profit organization with her girlfriend Verena Cristofaro Frydberg, doing makeovers for sufferers of MS. All proceeds raised will go to the foundation. So if you are fed up with having a plain old elastic band in your hair take a look at her designs, we promise you will not be disappointed.
Accessorize for the Holidays hosted by Pamela Pekerman
Pamela e Accessories council member help a soiree this week at the ink 48 a kimpton Hotel on 11th Avenue. A one of a kind hotel dedicate to caring for the one and truly you. It is has 203 elegantly appointed rooms and 19 loft suites, boasts a wonderful spa and an 80 seater restaurant. Perfect place for a weekend in New York. Ford Motor company picked everyone up in their wonderful fleet from around New York, just as well as it was raining cats and dogs outside. A great way to arrive at a party.
Ford are committed to being sustainable and are using Soy-based polyurethane foams used for seat cushions, seat backs and headliners. Wheat straw and other plant fiber-reinforced plastic used for vehicle storage bins and interior door panels. Engineering wood technology (recycled and renewable) used for interior trim. Sugars made from corn, beet and cane under consideration for biodegradable plastic parts.. How cool is that?
Anyway to the event, one of the highlights was an Ultra Book by Intel which is uber thin and has a screen of only 13 inches,cutting the bezel thickness by a third and giving you the perfect slice of life. This is fantastic as it weighs next to nothing which is great to carry around New York to meetings.
We all need a little bit of Glitz and glamor to the Holidays and Chelsea Taylor J show you just how to make any outfit look sparkly.Drew Shapiro has been designing for over 20 years some incredible pieces. The whole collection is driven by color and each piece comes in over 19 variations.Celebrity fans of the brand include Debra Messing and Tinsley Morner
Everybody is going to need Boots for the winter and here are some fabulous ones by Franco Sarto which just hit the market in time for the rainy days. They are made from rich pebble calf leather and come in various colors and will look stylish with either leggings, jeans or dress up a skirt for evening look. You can find them in Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom and Zappos.
Lisse Leggings are a must when you have been over indulging this fall and need a bit of a helping hand to suck in those extra pounds. Designed by Beth Gold-Cohen a former Macys Buyer, has brought these elegant control top, 4 way stretch pants to the market with great results. Check for yourself by rushing off to Bloomingdales or Lord and Taylor and investing in a pair.At the end of the day check out how to go from this to this without much effort!
One thing I hate when I am traveling is not being able to take my huge bottles of perfume with me, I adore perfume and not only are they bulky and heavy but who wants to wear the same one everyday? so here is the perfect answer to that the Travalo refillable atomizer, requires no skill or messy screw tops. It has a simple repeat pump action to it and comes in a 3oz size which allows you to take onboard any aircraft. What is most important it allows you to take all your favorite perfumes with you where ever you go. I for one am off to buy more!
Sometimes when we have no idea what to give someone for a holiday gift I wonder is giving a gift card that boring and unthoughtful? well I have over the last few years come to actually ask for a gift card from my family members because that way there is no having to find a way to ask for the receipt to take back an unwanted gift, wrong size or color. I just moved house and am busy trying to furnish my bedroom and style my bathrooms so when TJMaxx and Marshalls gave us a gift card I was clapping my hands together. So today I will be off to find my local TJMaxx to purchase some new towels, but for everyone else remember you can get designer wear with upto 60% discount.
So excuse me because I have to go shopping now, thank you to Pamela Pekerman for giving us food for thought for the holiday season..
Important Notice for Brand’s with Websites!
Special announcement from Bellizio & Igel, PLLC:
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On December 6th, adult entertainment sites will begin procuring “.XXX” website strings. Brand owners interested in protecting their websites from unwanted associations with similarly named adult sites need to add quickly. From now until October 28th, brand owners are entitled to pay a one-time “blocking fee” to prevent the registration of strings matching their brand names. The names will remain blocked for at least the next 10 years, the agreed upon time that ICM Registry will be responsible for maintaining the extension.
In order to ensure that your website cannot be registered as a “.xxx” domain by a third party, the applicant must be a trademark holder (meaning that they have a legal right to be the only party identified with that word or phrase on the Internet) and must complete the application by October 28, 2011.
Bellizio & Igel has begun filing applications for names to be added to the ”blocked” list. The cost per domain is $375, inclusive of all fees. Don’t take chances with your brand equity. Contact us so that we can help you protect the brand you’ve spent so much time and energy to build.
Accessories Council PINK PICKS!
Last night we had an exciting event at the Marchon showroom. We partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to showcase some of the best products created to benefit their wonderful cause.
The first product we featured was a pink cord bracelet from esteemed jewelry designer Alex Woo. Alex created this bracelet in honor of her mother who passed away from breast cancer when Alex was just 16 years old. Alex attended the event to share her story, which made the product even more special. The bracelet retails for $88 and is available on www.alexwoo.com.
Our wrists were already adorned with a gorgeous bracelet, so why not add a great watch? Anne Klein just released a brand new silver watch to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and it is available in stores for a select time only!The pink, enamel bezel features hardware details on an oversized, silvertone case. Bold glittering numerals and hour markers indicate the time against a white dial. The sport-inspired style continues with a silvertone link bracelet. The bracelet self-adjusts with a removable extender and secures with a jewelry clasp. It retails for $65 at Macy’s, Belk, and Dillards stores nationwide.
With cold weather quickly approaching, everyone needs a great cream to moisturize dry hands. This Aveda hand cream soothes dry hands, leaving them noticeably softer and smoother. Hydrating plant-derived emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids as well as antioxidants, including vitamins A and E, help diminish signs of aging and provide optimal relief. $4 from the purchase of every bottle goes directly to the BCRF with a maximum donation of $270,000. The cream is available for $22 at Aveda Experience Centers, participating salon locations in the USA and Canada, and at www.aveda.com during the month of October 2011.
When looking for a fantastic hairspray, look no farther than Bumble & Bumble. Spray de Mode is a multi-dimensional styling tool – it gives flexible hold, workability, exceptional memory and can take heat and repeated brushing – on supermodels and non-supermodels alike. Better yet, $5 from every $26 bottle sold goes to the BCRF. It is available at Bumble and Bumble salons, Bb.StylingBar and Shop at Bloomingdales 59th Street, and bumbleandbumble.com
Bobbi Brown is a great supporter of the BCRF, and this year she created a gorgeous lip duo to benefit the foundation. $10 from every sale of this $44 set will go directly to breast cancer research. In the wise words of Bobbi, “when you feel good about yourself, there’s not limit to what you can do–and that’s pretty powerful.” The set is available at Bobbi Brown counters nationwide and at www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com
Have you ever found yourself listening to a great song and wishing you could share it with your friends right that second? With chicbuds, you can! This adorable speaker keychain is just $29.99, and a portion of all proceeds benefits breast cancer research and patient support. It’s not only stylish, but also small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and it’s attached to a key ring for easy transport. This small accessory has a bigsound with a 2 watt amplified speaker that gives out four hours of quality sound. With the built-in rechargeable battery, you just plug them into your computer to charge and you’re ready to go! Find them at chicbuds.com
Elizabeth Hurley is not only a gorgeous actress, but a big supporter of the BCRF. She partnered with Estee Lauder to create a Pure Color lipstick and accessory bag for only $24, with 20% of sales going to the BCRF. This lipstick is universally flattering, and the bag is great for women on the go!
If you want to really sparkle while supporting the BCRF, this Kenneth Jay Lane bow pin is the perfect way to do so. Retailing for $35.76 on QVC.com and would make a great holiday gift for a loved one. Kenneth Jay Lane is well known for his beautiful jewelry, and this pin is a stunner!
When you’re looking for a luxury beauty product, you would be hard pressed to find better than La Mer. This lip balm is the creme de la creme of lip moisturizers. The results are immediate, but also long lasting. $10 from every $45 balm will be donated to the BCRF. It can be purchased on lamer.com, Bergdorf Goodman, select Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Saks.
This smart phone wristlet from Mundi Westport is perfect for a girl on the go. It securely holds your smart phone, credit cards, and I.D. in a sleek glazed faux crocodile case. It retails for $22 and is available at Boscov’s and Steinmart’s. Your purchase will help support Mundi Westport’s donation to the BCRF.
“La Pouchette” from Thale Blanc is the MUST have accessory of the moment. This exclusive pink version is made specifically to benefit the BCRF. It is meant to hold your cell phone and credit cards, and is the perfect bag for running errands or a night out on the town. The pouchette is $250, and available on www.thaleblanc.com
Some of our most favorite sunglasses come from Lacoste, and these frames are no exception! These pink frames from Marchon benefit the BCRF, and there are only 500 available for purchase. They are $150, and are available at select optical boutiques.
Nanette Lepore Knocks it out of the Park for Spring 2012
This coming season as you will have read my thoughts this week have been full of corals, lemons, pretty soft and girlie colors and flowing dresses. Show after show the same thing came along the catwalk, from hair, makeup through to the collections. I heard frequently in Lincoln Center that there was not much to write about that was different and then we get Nanette Lepore!
She blew us all away, the hair styles were all long and gel back, giving a ‘just got out of the shower look’. The make up was really bold, including nails and the shoes matched the complex colors of the collection. When I say complex I mean this totally as a compliment, the colors were so vibrant, bold and the dresses were then layered with lace.
How could you not love this dress above with it’s perfect use of color and the style is chic, yet casual. Then came the suits, look at this bright luminous shirt under a checked orange skirt and jacket, perfect absolutely perfect.
I had to show you the catwalk finale because the mixture of colors and styles were amazing.
Nanette Lepore, you knocked the whole of Fashion Week out of the park and I for one so look forward to this collection hitting the stores next Spring.
All images were from Getty.
Fashion Week Frenzy
A week in photographs.. is the only way to show you just how the season will emerge next Spring. The colors have been incredible to see how the designers are bringing together the same ones but yet so different in execution. I just loved Lacoste, it has gone from being quite laid back to chic and wearable through out the day and into night . Their accessories have certainly come out this next season. Check out this handbag.
The dresses that the models were wearing certainly have a more elegant look to them than previous seasons of beach wear!
Vivienne Tam went for caramels and the fringe look which I thought was quite dramatic, I loved, loved, loved her flowing dresses with corals and florals. Again, she reinforces the ‘girlie’ look is back for Spring 2012. So girls put away the leggings and the winter boots because next year we can all look forward to being feminine whilst chic in flowing creations in wondrous colors like tangerine.
Before we have even broken out the winter wardrobe I am dreaming of Spring 2012 already!
All images Getty Images….Thank you.
Fashion Week Livens Up!
First show of the day was Jenny Packham who is synonymous with her glamorous design, luxurious quality and resolute craftsmanship. Jenny Packham has become the design house of choice for A-List starlets and the world’s most discerning and stylish women. Sandra Bullock, Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston and The Duchess of Cambridge. The Spring 2012 collection is inspired by gleaming skies of opal whites and azure blues, painted with lavish glittering brush strokes and arresting vivid rainbow of geranium reds, sunset oranges and lemon drops. This so far for me was the best collection, knowing that we have such chic and girlie looks for the spring ahead.
Rebecca Minkoff’s Spring 2012 ‘Desert Love’ collection pulls references from the architect Luis Barragan’s poetic use of colors. Minkoff who has recently spent a lot of time near the desert envisioned herself in an abandoned house finding and trying on old clothes that had been weathered and aged by the sun and wind. The idea of the aged clothes is born out by the burnout prints, deconstructed crochet and loose fly aways backs. The collection was very pretty and will be a smash hit in the Spring of 2012.
RUFFIAN Spring Collection for 2012 was inspired by their label’s namesake “Ruffian”, the famous filly (female) racehorse and the society surrounding the world of racing.Brilliant colored silks, graphic inlays, and couture details have been abstracted from the world of jockeys and the aficionados who admire them. Masculine and feminine merge in razor sharp tailoring, a signature of the Ruffian House.Ruffian is excited to give a first glimpse into its entrée into the world of accessories under the Camuto umbrella. This season’s satin wedge sandals, inspired by the vibrant colors of Jockey silks, will be available in a range of 7 colors.
Tomorrow we look forward to seeing what the South Americans ‘The Argentine Designers’ have in store for 2012. Stay tuned to read our favorites.
New York Fashion Weeks kicks off.
As New York Fashion week kicked off this week we look at what is coming for next season. It seems that we did not leave summer yet and with winter just around the corner it almost felt good to be thinking about Spring 2012. I was very surprised at the new trends, a lot of almost AZTEC feel going on and the colors bright and vibrant, Oranges, lemons and lime greens. BCBG went for a very flowing, feminine look, but what else would we expect?
Richard Chai went for a very different look, floral and stripes, lots of coral, lilac and brown with gold stripes. A much more casual look with the pant suit being a real focus and shorts under long shirts and skirts. The make up on the models was really fun with purple and other vibrant colored lipsticks.
Supima was an absolute delight with so many students from around the USA being able to showcase their collections. Eight designers from fashion design schools including Pratt Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, Savannah College of Art and Design andFashion Institute of Technology presented mini collections of 5 looks each. To the delight of many of the presenters, celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe was seated front row and acted as master of ceremonies for the competitions live runway finale. Everyone gasped time and time again at the creativity of these young up and coming stars and I have to post these different looks so that you can understand just what I am talking about… They left me breathless and I really felt that we will see so much more from all of the young stars of the future..
As always Tadashi Shoji did not disappoint with his Spring 2012 collection and I loved the flowing fabrics with the mixture of the colors again, coral, purple, lemons being the prominent features.
One of the things I think we should mention is hair and next Spring the look is all very ‘Robin Hood’ and ‘Maid Marion’ with the small braid being tied to the back of the head and long flowing curls. The other look was the scraped back from the face and very clean cut tied pony tail. I was amazed not to see any ‘boyish’ looks on the girl models, all very girlie and that made me very happy to see we are again going to be having the softer look.
Stay tuned as Fashion week has only just begun and there will be more looks and designers to be featured this week. I am looking forward to seeing the Farah Angsana show where one of our members RJ Graziano jewels are being featured.
All photos credited to GETTY IMAGES
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2011 ACE Award Honorees
We are extremely excited to announce our winners for the 2011 ACE Awards! The following will be honored at a glamorous black-tie gala in November:
- Kate Betts
- Frank Fialkoff
- HSN
- Marie Claire
- Phillip Treacy
- Rebecca Minkoff
- Robert Marc
- Temple St Clair
- Tourneau
We are thrilled with this prestigious line up. All of the winners are prominent members of the accessories industry, and we are honored to acknowledge their hard work. Stay tuned for more ACE updates to come!
DKNY Sunglass Soiree
Last night we headed over to the fabulous Dream Hotel for DKNY’s Sunglass Soiree. The event showcased Luxottica’s gorgeous DKNY frames for summer. The glasses are unisex, and look equally fabulous on men and women. Party guests gathered around the gorgeous rooftop pool at the hotel,
and sipped sangria while checking out the new styles. Each guest found a frame that fit their style by visiting a “sunglasses cart” modeled after the New York street food vendors. Check out the photo for a better idea. The event was tons of fun, and we love our new sunglasses! Make sure to follow @dkny on Twitter.
