My first Spring 2011 show of the season and definitely one of my favorites as far as totally funky, wearable 60’s athletic wear meets 80’s neon hues and checkers turned ready-to-wear collection goes. Appropriately named Fast Forward/Rewind as it took a fashion forward look on the past, I’m all about this collection! It featured fitted dresses with geometric shapes, flowy tops paired with fitted pants, prints, checkers and bright colors galore. Great black basics were mixed in (and easy to miss) within the psychedelic prints and pay special attention to the shoes! They are divine! The collection was so fun and full of energy that it got me super excited for spring!
Described as the speed of wheels in motion. The momentum of a skateboard shredding through the air. The sooming tempo of an inline track. The velocity of a bicycle racing towards the goal… All I can say is Nicole scored!
And seriously, when am I not wearing Nicole Miller to events? In a world where rarely anything looks like it was made for my body, she’s one of my favorites; so a ticket to her fashion show is always a highlight and score to cover for Pretty Connected. Plus it’s a good chance to preview everything I plan on wearing for the next calendar year;)
It’s clear by soft nude makeup (look created by James Kaliardos for MAC Cosmetics) and straight hair (lead by Kevin Ryan for RSession Tool), all eyes we’re meant for the clothes. And considering they speak
Spotted:Giuliana Rancic at the Lia Sopia Social Fashion Suite, as the jewelry brand debuts their Fall/Winter 2011 collection and Red Carpet line at the Empire Hotel during New York Fashion Week.
In what felt like a Pretty Connected exclusive with the E! News host, what with my friend Jonathan Valdez (of OJ&B ) and I, being the only lounge attendants with her (other then the staff and camera-man); we took full advantage of some quality time with Giuliana, complimenting her on — her jewelry!
Scope out the Lia Sophia Fall/Winter 2011 Red Carpet Collection! I picked up the red/gold necklace.
Although after making my selection I had slight remorse over not getting the arrow ring! How hot is that!?!?! Jon Valdez scored it instead (arrow earrings and necklace are also available).
Then we played with the jewelry on the step and repeat until our unexpected guest Giuliana came through the lounge, then all eyes
Hamptons season is in full force! And I received a slew of invitations this week to parties out there. And here’s my agenda! If you’re free, join me!
August 5th – Grey Goose and my SPiN family are hosting a party! Don’t forget to RSVP at [email protected] for complimentary admission.
August 13th – I’m on the host committee for Harboring Hearts and we’re throwing a Summer Fete to benefit cardiac patients and their families in their time of need. We are also offering a bus service for attendees coming from the city for the evening. For more information and tickets visit www.hhsummerfete.charityhappenings.org.
All summer long, Gilt City has a Hamptons summer house and is offering exclusive food, fashion, and wellness programming for their members. From private
THE M·A·C AIDS FUND announced Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin today as its newest spokespersons for the 2012 VIVA GLAM campaign launching in February 2012. The two are currently on set in Miami shooting the campaign visuals with renowned photographer David La Chappelle (I LOVE HIM!). I can’t wait for them to be released!
To date the fund has raised $224 Million exclusively through the sale of its VIVA GLAM lip products donating 100% of the sale price to fight HIV/AIDS.
Patrick McMullan and David Foox. Photo Credit: Lara Eurdolian
In celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, Patrick McMullan and David Foox debut their collection with a rocking opening reception at the Sanctuary Hotel. Much fun was to be had; so Laura, Antonio and I got a leetle silly. Which is always a good thing in this crowd. And the night only got crazier from there…
Antonio is friends with Patrick so I hopped on the bunny train and went to dinner with iconic photographer –which was awesome since I got hisKiss Kiss book in the gift bag and wanted an intimate moment to ask him to sign it! Strangely the evening ended with us in front of the Transformers 3 premiere watching Patrick shoot the red carpet. It’s always the unsuspecting NYC nights, where I think I’m going to an art show for an hour and will be in bed by 10pm that turn into the late night most fun evenings.
Lara Eurdolian, Antonio Fiumara, Laura Boyens. Photo Credit Lara EurdolianPatrick McMullan in action with Michael Musto in the background! Photo Credit: Lara Eurdolian Bloggers unite! Jonathan Valdez, Lara Eurdolian. Photo Credit: Lara EurdolianBunny Ears! Photo Credit: Lara EurdolianLara Eurdolian, Laura Boyens. Photo Credit: Lara Eurdolian I LOVE Patrick's assistant's sweater! Photo Credit: Lara Eurdolian
From singing sensation to beauty queen (did you catch my article on Bieber’s ‘Someday‘ fragrance for girls?), Justin Bieber is launching a nail polish collection for Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquer. The One Less Lonely Girl Collection consists of 14 shades and aims to help raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit organization, Pencils of Promise (PoP) with the goal of building 100 schools for children around the world. What’s next Bieber, a cosmetic line?
I’m a very proud sister (although I’m not always the best at expressing it). While I spend my days perusing NYC absorbed in moisturizers and designer clothing, my sister resides in Geneva working for the United Nations (UNHCR division) to help protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.
Monday was World Refugee Day and to help raise awareness, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Angelina Jolie put out a video asking us to do 1 thing, “visit unhcr.org and learn how you can make a difference.”
So that’s exactly what I’m doing (and my part to spread the word). You can also follow the UNHCR on twitter and facebook
Check out her lips (not that you could miss them), they are awesome! She’s rocking the Union Jack pattern (available June 20th) from Violent Lips.
This is the first I’m hearing about Violent Lips –although the line seems anything but violent. Priced at $14.95 for a set of three, they offer a full range of cruelty-free, vegan lip tattoos in a variety of prints and colors that are FDA approved.
I’m definitely going to need to test them out, although I don’t think I can pull off a a flag of any sorts (except on the 4th of July). I have my eye on the Multi-Checkered and Red Polka!
The Sartorialist is one of my favorite fashion blogs. I mean how could it not be? Scott Schuman (aka ‘The Sartorialist’) is not only an amazing photographer, but basically pioneered the broadcasting of street fashion and turned photoblogging into art form.
For Father’s Day, he’s partnered with skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851 to shoot their Father’s Day campaign showcasing a series of images honoring the relationship between dad’s and their children. Scott also collaborated with the brand to create The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Limited Edition Dopp Kit for Men($55.50). The set features Scott’s must-haves from Kiehl’s and travel essentials and includes their Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash (2.5oz), Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment (2.5oz), Facial Fuel No-Shine Lip Balm (0.17oz), Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream White Eagle (2.5oz) and “Ultimate Man” Scrub Soap (3.2 oz ), packaged in a chic, functional travel case (created by Italian fashion House Luca Roda!).
The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Dopp Kit for Men
Recently, having the opportunity to meet with Scott, I had a few questions…
Tell me about the The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Limited Edition Dopp Kit for Men and how you picked the products.
I felt very comfortable with Kiehl’s because it was a product I already used, so I knew what I wanted. It’s all based on how you travel. I designed the kit and I was asking Garance [Dore] to draw it out for me so of course she had her own design input. I hate when you just throw everything in a bag and you can’t find anything –like a women’s purse, so I put a lot of pockets in it so you could put things away. I like to put my cuflinks in them.
What was the part about working with Kiehl’s?
They kept sending me free products! That, and being able to celebrate dad’s and shoot that story. I was a stay-at-home dad for two years and I met a lot of dad’s that have a really great relationship with their kids and I really wanted to celebrate that.
What was the creative process for this campaign?
We did a casting and picked a certain amount dad’s, and then went to the park [Bleeker Street Park] that I go to with my kids all the time and I said ‘okay guys, just play. Don’t worry about me, don’t worry about the photographs. I’ll make you look good, you just have fun with your kids’.
What makes you smile?
My girlfriend Garance Dore and my little kids.
Now who’s taking pictures of who Scott?
Scott Schuman holding 'The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Dopp Kit'
Looking very official interviewing The Sartorialist
My "I only have one more question for you" face
Okay fine, technically someone else took the pictures, but still!
The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Limited Edition Dopp Kit for Men is available exclusively at the Kiehl’s New York Flagship store (109 Third Ave., NYC) and Kiehls.com
It was raining mommies and kids at the Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash hosted (and founded) by Jessica Seinfeld at the Victorian Gardens in Central Park. The space, which many know as the Wollman ice-skating rink in the winter, is transformed during these warm months into a kids amusement part; and was the perfect place to celebrate Baby Buggy’s 10th anniversary.
For those of you not familiar Baby Buggy, it’s a non-profit it works to provide families in need with essential equipment, clothing, products, and educational tools and services for their children. So if you’re looking for ways to downsize the excess possessions your kids have outgrown, definitely check them out, it’s such a great organization.
Tiffani Thiessen and daughter Harper
Celebrities (and their kids) got on board for the family-fun party filled with carnival rides, arts and crafts, fake tattoos and my personal favorite, jumbo go-fishing! Remember that game with the magnet and the plastic fish and you’d race to see who could get the most? It was like that only the fish were jumbo and were floating in a kiddie pool.
Kyle MacLachlan and son CallumElton!!!
Aveeno was supporting the event and invited me to come hang out (part of the perks of being an Aveeno Ambassador!). I’m not going to lie, the scene definitely felt like the set of a Mother’s Day photo shoot for Social Life Magazine. The highlight for me was seeing Jeremy Sisto (aka Elton from the movie Clueless) with his daughter and just fighting the urge to yell ‘Elton’, the whole time. When did he grow up? He’s supposed to still be in High School! Oh man, I must have watched Clueless 1000 times as a teenager, and seeing Elton all grown up and as a dad –I mean way to tarnish that totally scum-bag image. Pfff as-if!
I’m also pretty sure I saw Alison Brod running around in what I can only describe as pink Barbie heals. The shoes were amazing! I’d say I tried to take a picture of them but I don’t think the woman sat still the entire event —then again that’s probably why she’s such a PR rock star.
My first Spring 2011 show of the season and definitely one of my favorites as far as totally funky, wearable 60’s athletic wear meets 80’s neon hues and checkers turned ready-to-wear collection goes. Appropriately named Fast Forward/Rewind as it took a fashion forward look on the past, I’m all about this collection! It featured fitted dresses with geometric shapes, flowy tops paired with fitted pants, prints, checkers and bright colors galore. Great black basics were mixed in (and easy to miss) within the psychedelic prints and pay special attention to the shoes! They are divine! The collection was so fun and full of energy that it got me super excited for spring!
Described as the speed of wheels in motion. The momentum of a skateboard shredding through the air. The sooming tempo of an inline track. The velocity of a bicycle racing towards the goal… All I can say is Nicole scored!
And seriously, when am I not wearing Nicole Miller to events? In a world where rarely anything looks like it was made for my body, she’s one of my favorites; so a ticket to her fashion show is always a highlight and score to cover for Pretty Connected. Plus it’s a good chance to preview everything I plan on wearing for the next calendar year;)
