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SuperTrash Opens in NYC

I love this recent explosion of European designers opening stores in the US (and selfishly NYC so I can get in on it!). Last night I attended the opening of SuperTrash, which is the brainchild of Dutch fashion designer Olcay Gulsen hosted by Interview Magazine. Despite a name like SuperTrash the designs are anything but. It’s actually a very chic mix of feminine and edgy — we’re talking a white tuxedo jacket (with a black trim), crossed fabrications of motorcycle style jackets and vests, metallic jeans, feminine tops with sweet lacing details… They additionally have a very feminine line of lingerie, shoes, handbags and accessories, a fragrance line — and a magazine! And the pricing is affordable (I’d say it’s comprable to Top Shop).

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Ring in the Holiday with Henri Bendel (& mark your calendar for Nov. 15th…)

By now you all know that I’m a Bendel’s girl. Their Fifth Avenue flagship store feels like a museum every time I visit — except better since I can actually play with the assortment and have the opportunity to purchase it. So naturally, any invite I get from them should come with an oxygen tank. Recently, I visited the office to peek the holiday collection, which I’m so excited to share with you!

But first, mark your calendar for November 15th! You’re invited to join, Chris Fiore, President of Henri Bendel for the unveiling of their holiday windows. Rumor has it Bendel’s is going 1920s style. Plus, you can see all the beauties I featured below up close and personal and for any purchase you make that evening 10% of the proceeds will benefit The Eric Trump Foundation Charity for Children.

{Henri Bendel Holliday 2012 Collection}

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What’s new at Keds!

Is it just me or do Keds get more and more colorful and fun with every season? For fall it’s a lot of their usual silhouettes complimented in mixed fabrications, patterns and textures giving them a fresh spin on some of our classic favorites (they also feature some really cool linings). Keds has also produced a great assortment of rain boots — or rather rain shoes and rain high tops worth keeping an eye out for. They’re just different enough and practical enough to adding another pair of rain shoes to the collection.

Most of these styles are already available, the rest will be out by November. Here’s a tour of the showroom and glimpse at the Fall/Holiday 2012 collection:

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Massimo Dutti Opens First Flagship in NYC

After months of anticipation, Massimo Dutti‘s first Flagship store in the US is officially open! Taking over the massive space that was formerly occupied by Zara, the store resides on Fifth Avenue, in NYC.

Many of you may not be familiar with Massimo Dutti as this is their first location in the US but globally they’re a HUGE; were talking over 600 stores in 50+ countries. Prior to the opening party, I’ve only been to their stores abroad — and I have no idea what took so long for us to get one! (I also feel this way about Pull&Bear — can we please get one in NYC already??).

They have a great range of casual to chic business attire for men and women as well as shoes, accessories and bags. The store and clothes look expensive (especially based on it’s location on designer row and it’s impeccable interior design), but the prices are something closer to a Zara with tops under $100, shoes around $150 and leather jackets priced at $300+.

Inside the store…

{This horse is life size!}

{I’m having a moment with the mannequin — I want her cape. (Outfit credit: I’m wearing a Nicole Miller dress, Vivienne Westwood jacket, Trouve denim leggings)}

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Wesley Nault Spring 2013 Presentation

Wesley Nault’s spring 2013 showing was a curated collection for the ladies who lunch. Oh, and by ladies who lunch I mean young “it” gals who are feasting at what Nault described as a psychadelic picnic. A serene color story of hues that made you feel like you were floating placed on strong silhouettes by way of pencil skirts, sophisticated blouses, and a cheeky all in one sweater set created a perfect synergy. The prints packed excitement, the touches of iridescence made your pupils dance and the accoutrements of hair, make-up, bold baubles and swoon worthy shoes {courtesy of Christian Louboutin} framed each look in

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Nautica Spring 2013 Presentation

Shirtless men can make a rise in the temperature but that paled in comparison to the sun soaked rooftop of the Empire hotel. Nautica’s latest designs took it in stride, perhaps taking a cue from their ensembles imagining their next stop was the yacht club or an ocean front bungalow. The collection built off primary colors had some exciting hits of neon that

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Shopping Lana Del Ray for H&M

I’m still getting over the Anna dello Russo for H&M partnership so I’m not going to even talk about it until it’s stilling in my jewelry box! (although if you haven’t seen the collection yet, click HERE).

{Lana Del Ray campaign for H&M spotted all over Poland when I visited — and now in the US!}

While I was in Poland the Lana Del Ray collection was all the rage — and almost completely sold out. So when I got back to the US, I went on a mission to find the sold out dotted leggings I saw all over the billboards. As it turned

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Suiting up with Under Armour

Ready to sweat? I am after spending an afternoon working out with Under Armour and learning about their “What’s Beautiful” campaign. As a member of the GLAM Network, a handful of my fellow Glam bloggers and I were invited to a private luncheon and boot camp class hosted by Under Armour at Exhale Spa in the Gansevort Hotel.

When we arrived at Exhale, Under Armour gifted us their Shatter Tote complete with a workout outfit, sneakers and water bottle.

Suited up (pictured left with my loves, Danielle from The Style and Beauty Doctor and Makeda  of Glamazon Diaries), we headed into the studio to gear up for our class and learn more about the brand.

Under Armour presented their “What’s Beautiful” campaign and motto: No Matter What. Sweat. Every Day. What’s Beautiful is a social networking site developed by the brand to encourage women to

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Saks + Footwear News Announce Sexy Shoes Finalists (Help Pick The Winner!)

It’s a divine morning when you get to sneak into their shoe department of Saks Fifth Avenue before the retailer is even open and have an intimate moment with some of the most beautiful foot adornments of right now. Or at least that was my experience as I fawned over the aisles of designer shoes before me. The invitation came on behalf of Saks Fifth Avenue and Footwear News which announced the ’25 Sexy Shoes’ finalists in their competition featuring designs of brands including Miu Miu, Manolo Blahnik, Roger Vivier, Stuart Weitzman, Nicholas Kirkwood, Tabitha Simmons, YSL, and more.
Now that they’ve selected the 25 sexy shoes of right now, it’s up to the public to vote their favorite (and naturally there’s something in it for you). By voting you’re automatically entered to win a $10,000 Saks Fifth Avenue shopping spree. A second place winner will be selected as well for a $1,500 gift card. Vote online at Footwearnews.com/sexyshoes. You can vote onc a day  through Oct. 11. The more times you vote, the more chances to win!

Just look at all of these beauties…

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NYFW: Venexiana S/S 2013 Runway Show (+ Video)

There’s no doubt that Kati Stern is a total rockstar. I think anyone that can pull off 71 looks in one show deserves that title. And classically Venexiana, there was tons of embellishment details, sparkle galore with gowns covered in layers of chiffon that hit the runway for her spring/summer 2013 collection. For the silhouettes, she kept it fairly classic — long fitted gowns (either strapless, one-shoulder or halter shaped) at the top with long graceful trains down the bodice.

While most of the collection is too over-the-top for my taste (I can be honest – it doesn’t have to be my aesthetic for me to appreciate it), there were some very feminine and softer gowns I thought were stunning. With this many looks there’s something for everyone and I like that she’s not afraid to play with a full spectrum of colors and embellishments.

{View the collection for yourself. Checkout my video from the finale}

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW3UxRzalQo&feature=youtu.be

More images from the collection…

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