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Julie Mollo for BodyRock Sport

– By Pretty Connected, Fashion Correspondent, Naomi

If you’re like me and you watched Grease on repeat growing up or if you’ve always admired the glory that is 50s fashion, then I hope Julie Mollo is on your fashion radar. Friday marked the official launch of Julie’s 2012/2013 collection and her collaboration with BodyRock Sport and I must say, after her launch party I fell in love with the 50s all over again. Inspired by the shapes and quirkiness of the era, Julie believes that people should have fun getting dressed every morning. With outfits like hers it’s easy to see why…

{Poodle skirts for all!}

{How cute are these bow-tie necklaces?}

{Fashionable and functional sports bra’s, check out the Julie Mollo for BodyRock Sport collection}

{You may recognize Katy Perry’s banana romper from the 2008 MTV VMAs – made especially for the pop star by Julie!}

Learn more at JulieMollo.com

H&M to Collaborate with MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

Le sigh! H&M‘s next big designer collaboration has been announced and it’s with French fashion house, MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA!! Do you have any idea what a big Margiela fan I am?  If I could afford them at retail, my closet would be lined, so hooray for this since at H&M collaborative prices I can (please let the collection be cute, please let the fits be on point).

{I wish they’d give us more of a sneak peek into the designs in their promo video}

“MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA is one of the most important and influential fashion houses of the past three decades. I am so excited by this radical collaboration which will give fashion lovers around the world the chance to wear special pieces by MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA. This collaboration will be a great and memorable fashion moment“, says Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&M.

 The Maison Martin Margiela collection for H&M will launch worldwide and online on November 15th, 2012, and consist of garments and accessories for men and women.

7 Great Gift Ideas for Dad + Win Taun Skincare for Him!

We’re keeping it simple this year and sticking to the basics since men are complicated enough to shop for. And while ties didn’t make our list, that’s mainly because that’s the one thing my dad says every year “no more ties”. (Under other circumstances I’d approve.) 7 great gifts for men:

1. A solid moisturizer – most men neglect a basic moisturizer as part of their daily routine. Not only is it great for their overall complexion, but also anti-aging. Which is why we’re giving away 2 bottles of Taun, specifically formulated for him!

Taun Facial Repair Formula ($79/1.7oz) is a household favorite in my humble abode. All dad needs to know is it feels good and helps hydrate his skin (he’ll like it, it absorbs quickly into skin and feels very refreshing). Why we love it: It’s dermatologist-approved, and packed with anti-aging and moisturizing ingredients to help keep him looking young. The special blend of 13 ingredients, including retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vitamin-C esters, peptides, jojoba oil, and apricot kernel oil, are designed to stimulate collagen production, neutralize free radicals (aka damage from the sun), even skin tone and color, and strengthen skin cell barrier.

WIN IT! We’re giving away 2 bottles of Taun 1 on this blog on 1 on twitter! 

TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post on why you’d like to win OR tell us what you plan on getting dad!

And/Or

Follow @TaunForMen on Twitter, and  tweet us your response using the hashtag#Win4Dad or tweet the following: Win @TaunForMen for Father’s Day! RT to enter. http://bit.ly/KsCErM #Win4Dad

One winner will be picked from the blog comments and the other from twitter. Entries will be accepted until June 15rd at 8pm EST. US residents only. All federal, state and local laws apply.

2. Cufflinks!

How fun are these Esc & Ctrl Keyboard Button Cufflinks ($9.99)?  Makes for a fun gift for techy dads…

 3. Boat Shoes!

Sperry’s Men’s 3 Eye Boat Shoe by Band of Outsiders ($175) – Sperry has teamed up with Band of Outsiders designer Scott Sternberg to merge their classic Authentic Original style with funky detailing in a variety of colors and materials to add a stylish twist on a classic boat shoe. For the more conservative dad, Sperry has a variety of more classic styles starting at $75.

4. Shaving products

Unless he’s a burly dude, dad shaves! So you can’t go wrong with a shaving kit or products (he’ll use it!). Murad has an extensive line of shave products starting with  Cleansing Shave ($28/6.75 FL. OZ.), a generous tube of antioxidant-rich cleansing formula that features Murad’s exclusive Beard Softening Complex® and Mushroom Enzyme exfoliants to uncover stubborn facial hairs and provide

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BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP’s Resort 2013 Preview: Herve Leger, BCBG RTW, Manoukian +more

Welcome my lovely new writer, Naomi! A self professed fashion fanatic and transplant from Chicago to NYC. She’ll be helping me cover some of my events since I can’t be in 12 places at once (although I try). This is Naomi’s first post with many more to come!

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BCBGMAXAZRIA is a brand that has been on my fashion radar since I first became interested in the industry. You can imagine, then, my excitement when Lara gave me the opportunity to sub in for her and preview the brand’s Resort 2013 collection. Here’s a bit of an overview of my experience with the six labels that fall under BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP‘s which includes BCBGeneration, Max and Cleo, Manoukian, BCBG Resort Runway, BCBG RTW, and Hervé Léger (listed below in ascending order by price point):

1. BCBGeneration: This collection is fun and flirty. Lace and cutouts are notable characteristics of Generation, as well as the mix and matching of prints. Generation is broadening their denim assortment to have more color, tie-die, and dipped looks as well. It’s a great collection for the fashionable folk who are more price-cautious or might not be able to afford the haut-est of haut couture like myself. Price point for this collection falls under $200.

2. Max and Cleo: Geared towards the 20s/30s age group, the Max and Cleo collection has a dress for every occasion. From your colorful daytime dress to your nighttime cocktail dress, this is the collection to turn to if you like a youthful yet classy look. Price point under $200.

3. Manoukian: The newest brand within the BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, Manoukian originated in Europe, but is gracing the US starting in September at Lord & Taylor! Known as the “Ann Taylor” of Europe, the Manoukian is classy and conservative, while still fashionable, making it the perfect collection for the modest working girl. Price point ranges from $100-$300.

4. BCBG Resort Runway: The Resort runway collection was inspired by the woman who is adventurous and ready to explore exotic places. This woman is embodied in the fun prints and awesome pops of color that are intermingled with the patterns. The price point of this collection can be upwards of $500.

5. BCBG Ready to Wear: The RTW line mimics the Resort Runway collection in that neon pops of color that are scattered throughout. Fun prints in a variety of silhouettes make for great statement pieces. (The Price point of RTW mimics the runway as well…).

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Jockey Fall Preview: Comfort at It’s Finest

Jockey is one of those brands I associate with comfort and possibly cotton underwear — and maybe tshirts (especially for men); however after attending a recent fashion show of the latest fall collection, they have a much larger collection (for both men and woman) then I realized. For starters, I stand by them being a comfort brand. Everything that went down the runway was perfect loungewear for around the house, except for their activewear collection suited for the gym. For fall expect an expansion of intimates in a variety of prints and solids and mix of cuts. Most of the underwear collection comes in a variety of silhouettes including thong, bikini, Hi Cut, hipster, and boyshorts.

{Sneak peek of Jockey’s Fall 2012 collection}

{The introduction of the “All Over Lace” underwear collection — 100% Nylon, in styles Bikini, Hipster Hi Cut and Thong}

{My favorite print from the collection…}

{Their “Comfies Matt & Shine” Collection that’s seamless and tag-free. Crop top and underwear (which comes in a variety of cuts)}

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Why YOU Need to Enter the Aveeno Ultimate Sun Protection Giveaway

By now you’re all aware of how bad the sun is for your skin, right??? All of those UVA and UVB rays reflecting from the sun and causing premature aging, wrinkles and more severely sun cancer. So with the sun in full bloom, we’re hosting a giveaway compliments from our friends at Aveeno filled with everything needed to help keep your entire body protected from UV rays!

WIN The Aveeno Ultimate Sun Protection Set ($150 value):

This set includes:

1. Wide-Brimmed Sun Hat – to keep the hot rays from reaching your face from above.

2. AVEENO® HYDROSPORT™ Sunscreen SPF 30 and AVEENO® Smart Essentials Daily Nourishing Moisturizer SPF 30 – Whether you are on the beach or running errands around town, a daily sunscreen is a must.

3. Sunglasses with 100% UV Protection – Nothing beats a pair of stylish “sunnies” to help shield your peepers from ultraviolet light — not to mention prevent you from squinting which can cause crows feet… (not on my watch.)

4. One month of ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses – While most contact lenses don’t offer any UV protection, ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses offer the highest level of UV blocking available — blocking more than 96% of UVA rays and 99% of UVB rays that reach the lens. NOTE: Exam and fitting fees not included. Winner must present current, valid prescription for ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses to redeem.

TO ENTER: leave a comment on why you’d like to win or how you protect yourself from the sun.

Extra entries if you…

**Follow us on Twitter, @PrettyConnected and tweet us your response using the hashtag #Aveeno.

**“Like us at Facebook.com/PrettyConnected and leave us a comment referencing this giveaway.

Entries will be accepted until June 15rd at 8pm EST. US residents only. All federal, state and local laws apply.

Not convinced the sun is really that harmful? Well, besides the loads of research proving it and experts vouching for the negative effects of sun exposure, I was particularly taken back by

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2012 CFDA Award Winners

I don’t know about you, but last night I was glued to instagram, checking out designer’s feeds from the CFDA awards and awwing over all of their amazing outfits! Disregarding the Met Ball from the running, the CFDA awards is the Oscars of fashion; so it’s really a red carpet ringer for designers and guests alike to bring it considering they’re entering a room of some of the most creative and iconic minds of the industry… ahhh! One day I’ll make it inside.

The award ceremony was held at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center and hosted by Seth Meyers. The award celebrates the best of American fashion and while it’s an honor to be nominate (no really, it is!), to win is some serious designer credit.

And without further adieu… Envelope please. And the winners are:

Womenswear Designer of the Year Award: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for the Row
Menswear Designer of the Year Award: Billy Reid
Accessory Designer of the Year Award: Reed Krakoff
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Womenswear: Joseph Altuzarra
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Menswear: Phillip Lim
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Accessory Design: Tabitha Simmons
The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Tommy Hilfiger
The Media Award, in honor of Eugenia Sheppard: Scott Schuman and Garance Doré
The Fashion Icon Award: Johnny Depp
The Founders Award, given in honor of Eleanor Lambert: Andrew Rosen
The International Award: Rei Kawakubo

For anyone not familiar with the CFDA, they are the Council of Fashion Designers of America, a non-profit trade organization for North-American designers of fashion and fashion accessories. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the CFDA.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Fitness Magazine Hosts Meet & Tweet #FitBlogNYC

Holding down the fort while I was away… Stylist/blogger, Tiffany Piñero, helped cover some of my events on my behalf and attended Fitness Magazine’s Blogger Meet & Tweet. Thank you Tiffany!

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While the Lovely Lara was making us all jealous in Europe, I had the pleasure of keeping her Pretty Connected connections in tact in NYC. #FitBlogNYC was a first Meet & Tweet event sponsored by Fitness Magazine introducing fitness, health and wellness bloggers to not only to each other but also to the many brands that fuel the industry. Alongside all the amazing swag being given away and the many new products being introduced, there was an all day agenda of eye opening topics including a pop up fitness session by Kiwi Fitness. It was a crazy sweat session with a workout they call Tabura which is a mix of African dancing and kick boxing, umm yes, out of control.

It was great visiting with the girls from Reebok, who gave us an awesome pair of Real Flex sneakers and socks that will rock your world. Really, the socks are my obsession, so comfortable and they wick away sweat like no other.

Meeting up with Oakley was fun they let us try out their new line of sunglasses which is a total fashion meets function moment of super stylish frames equipped with sport technology to keep them from slipping while running. Talk about a win/win.

Everyone who attended was given a gorgeous Sonia Kashuk gym bag full of amazingness. The bag itself was great, but also loaded with products that I completely fell in love with like the Fiber One Brownie bars! {quite possibly my new favorite thing}, Blow Pro dry shampoo {a god send!}, Schick Hydro Silk razor, a must have for summer — keeps you smooth for so much longer, and Vichy skin firming lotion are a few of the great products that have me transitioning into my sweet summer style effortlessly. Fitness Magazine put together an amazing event that had the twittersphere going wild, connecting our followers with brands and connecting us with what’s next. This day was so fun and such a success. I look forward to the next one!

A Beautiful Weekend for the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Corks off to Veuve Clicquot for hosting an exceptional weekend of beautiful people, glamorous hats, exceptional champagne and of course polo.

Friday night, VC president, Jean-Marc Lacave and VC US president, Vanessa Kay hosted a kick-off party to celebrate the 5th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on top of The Standard Hotel at Le Bain. I celebrated with a few friends, toasting the night away; getting lost in the live band and playing with the exceptional array of Veuve Clicquot merchandise floating around the room (I somehow ended up with a VC hat, cigars, a fan and sunglasses!). The event all-star, polo extraordinaire, Nacho Figueras was casually walking the room, taking pictures and looking as virile in person as he does in his Ralph Lauren ads.

{My date and taking in the view — I’m wearing an Alice + Olivia dress, Ralph Lauren Necklace, and BCBG black pumps}

{Oh Nacho… Photo Credit: Billy Farrell Agency}

{VC embellished the Le Bain hot tub — we didn’t go in, but bathing suits were available}

{Cheers to fabulous friends, and especially Christine for making all of this possible!}

Then Saturday came, THE BIG DAY — the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. My group packed a picnic and headed downtown to catch the ferry to Liberty State Park where the festivities were taking place. What a dapper audience getting on board the boat, sporting an exceptional array of hats. I could written a blog post alone on the variety of exceptionally unique chapeau’s I spotted.

{I am a sucker for photobooths!}

{My date and I channeling our inner Gatsby! How cute is this?  I’m wearing my mom’s now-vintage Nicole Miller dress from when she was my age}

{Only thing better then a wonderful day in the park… wonderful friends to enjoy it with}

{Cheers to the ladies and are unsmoked VC cigars}

{VC hired a steller ragtime band to add to the experience}

{For anyone watching the match… all eyes we’re on Nacho}

{How could I resist not part taking in the ceremonial filling of the divots?! STOMP, STOMP, STOMP!}

{VIP Section… I spy Padma Lakshmi}

After lounging on the grass we headed to the VIP section where the champagne was pouring and strawberries we’re being passed out, while a decadent buffet was on display for guests to enjoy. After 4 hours of sun and champagne, the Nespresso bar was literally saving my life and keeping me awake. All that was missing was a charging station — my phone died! Which was fine since it was great to just be present for such a wonderful event, without fighting the urge to instagram and tweet everything in site (as I did the 3 hours prior). Notable guests in the room included Clive Owen, Rachel Zoe, Leslie Bibb, Padma Lakshmi, Zoe Saldana, Jason Wu, Tiffani Thiessen, Dree Hemingway, Poppy Minka Kelly, Hilary Rhoda, Alek Wek, Coco Rocha, Jessica Stam, Olivia Palermo, Poppy Delevigne, DJ Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe. I had to cut the day a little short as I had a flight to catch to LA, otherwise, I wanted the day to never end!

Thank you Veuve Clicquot for a lovely weekend!

Loft Opens NYC Concept Store + Hosts a Series of Events with Refinery29, Bliss Spa and Drybar

Last night, my lovely intern and peeked the new LOFT location in Rockefeller Center that will be the brands first NYC Concept Store. Officially opening today, LOFT has a series of events this month and partnerships happening in celebration.

Filled with fun printed shorts and maxis, silver metallic knits, colorful accessories and easy basics, the store offers an affordable and fun range of summer essentials.

June 1st OPENING DAY – Get a LOFT summer tote with purchase of $75 or more.

June 8th: GRAND OPENING EVENT HOSTED BY REFINERY29 – Get styled by a Refinery29 editor and receive a Fall 2012 LOFT Collection necklace with purchases of $100 or more.

June 15th: Get a LOFT dip-dye clutch with purchases of $100 or more.

June 22nd: Get a Bliss Spa manicure and exclusive LOFT nail polish with purchases of $100 or more.

June 29th: Get a Drybar blowout with purchases of $100 or more.

And in case you’re wondering what $100 can get you at LOFT — scope this great outfit I picked up with the gift card they gave me. Lucky for me the sweater and sandals we’re 50% off keeping me on budget.

Disclaimer: a complimentary $100 gift card was given to Pretty Connected by LOFT. Pretty Connected was under no obligation to write this post.

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