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FashInvest connects Fashion Innovators with Potential Funding Players

A little while back I shared the news of FashInvest. This conference is a unique forum for fashion start-ups to attend lectures and critiques by influential industry players and investors. They pitch their new business ideas, getting immediate feedback from venture capitalists.  Most companies presented online tools confirming the trend that online is where the money is in today’s market.

A total of 17 curated entrepreneurs presented their ideas to potential investors. My top pick is Fitted Fashion (Acustom).  Fitted Fashion is a revolutionary digital tailoring service that can scan your body in 3 minuets and produce a customized personalized pattern.  This can then be used time and again to reorder or shop online for the right fit.  CEO Jamal Motlagh shared that 85% of customers say they hesitate to buy online because of fit. If the technology is as accurate as they say, it just might be Fitted Fashion that walks away with an investment.

Kevin Ryan (CEO of Gilt Groupe), Julie Macklowe of VBeaute, and Steven Alan were highlighted speakers.  They imparted advice to people looking to start their own endeavour sighting a passion that the every day requirements of running your own business requires. “It is all day everyday – 24/7.”, Macklowe shared, “Money and profitability are 2 things you need to watch closely. It helps that I am my own investor”.  It certainly does!

Alan took more of a creative approach. “Don’t be afraid to make changes, or change course if need be. The process is organic, respond to your customers and what they are buying.”

There is a lot of innovation happening in the world of fashion right now and it was exciting to get a peek into the next wave. Although owning your own business can be one of the scariest things you can do, it is also seems to be one of the most rewarding.

Bravo’s Mad Fashion and Fashion Hunters Season Finale Tonight

Q&A with the cast of Mad Fashion and Fashion Hunters

Yesterday, I had a sneak peek into Bravo’s Mad Fashion and Fashion Hunters season finale airing tonight and some quality time with the casts from both shows.

What to expect? For Mad Fashion, watch Chris March and his team  in action as they make the most amazing black McQueen inspired evening gown for Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, Chrissy Teigen, for her first major red carpet appearance (with,ahem, boyfriend John Legend) to the 2011 Met Ball. Since the event already happened, I don’t feel bad about showing you the dress. The train is to die for!!! It’s made from thousands of Swarovski crystals!!! And despite a little drama over which collar Chrissy should wear, the feather one she ends up going for is stunning. Although wait until you see the other neck piece — It’s so Mcqueen with a Chris March twist;). And considering the theme of this years Met Ball was Alexander McQueen it would have been perfect!

The only frustrating part of the episode is wanting to tell Chrissy to have her own opinions when it comes to what she wears! Input from your man

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Participate in Roxy’s Clothing Drive for Clothes4Souls, Plus Meet Olympic Gold Medalist, Torah Bright!

Snow and surf brand, Roxy, will be kicking off their winter clothing drive for Clothes4Souls today in New York City.  From December 1-23rd, bring in a piece of gently worn clothing into a Roxy NYC retail locations (Roxy Soho, Roxy Times Square and Roxy Fifth Avenue) for Clothes4Souls and receive 40% off Roxy denim.

To celebrate this initiative, tomorrow, December 2nd from 3-5pm, Roxy and Clothes4Souls will kick off their Winter Clothing Drive at the Roxy Times Square store with Roxy’s denim guru, Mark, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Torah Bright. The duo will be on hand to help give style tips and answer customer’s denim questions.  Customers will also be able to decorate their denim at a DIY table – pick it, patch it, sew it, distress it!

 

Marni to Design Spring Collection for H&M

Well the title of this post pretty much sums it up! And I’m so excited!!!! After a long line of designer collaborations (Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, and Versace), H&M has announced their spring designer collaboration will be with one of my favorite Italian brands, Marni. Famed for its original prints and bold colors, founder and creative director, Consuelo Castiglioni, has created a spring collection for H&M for both women and men that captures the essence of Marni. Available from March 8, 2012 in over 250 stores worldwide and online, the collection features both clothing and accessories at H&M’s prices,  making Marni designs more accessible then ever!

“I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favorite pieces in signature fabrics and prints. As always, I love juxtaposing prints and colors, mixing modern tribal with Bauhaus graphic and adding sporty utilitarian elements,” says Consuelo Castiglioni, Founder and Creative Director.

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Roxy Spring 2012 Preview

Recently, I got an advanced peak at Roxy’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection and I am excited to share the collection with you. Roxy holds a special place in my heart, as it was where I had my first internship when I was in college. At the time, part of the perks of being an unpaid intern was getting to raid the samples closet (which just happened to be my size!) before they we’re even available to the public (once the sales team was of course done with them). Needless to say there was an extreme cool factor to be rocking a Roxy outfit before it was even released. If I still had that hookup, here’s what I’d be snagging from this collection:

I’m so into printed leggings, relaxed of the shoulder tops, and all kinds of in love with that white top pictured above! Now all I need is a tan.

Preview the whole look book below and share your favorite looks…

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Tadashi Shoji Spring 2012 Preview

Tadashi Shoji’s Spring 2012 collection blew it out of the water for me. Drastically different from his fall line (which I didn’t relate to as much), I wanted everything from spring. The collection is so feminine and flirty with gorgeous silk linen dresses, silk chiffon pieces and elements of lace. This could be my favorite collection from Tadashi Shoji yet! Simply gorgeous.

Nanette Lepore Collaborates with Sam Bisbee for her Spring 2012 Collection

Nanette Lepore takes the runway at the finale of her Spring/Summer 2012 show

Nanette Lepore’s Sping/Summer 2012 show was filled with energy and bright colors. In a growing trend of live music having a presence on the runway, Nanette Lepore collaborated with singer/songwriter Sam Bisbee for a performance during her show. “I love when people incorporate classical instruments into something hip and modern,” said Lepore. Premiering music from Sam Bisbee’s “You + Me = Us” album, the models rocked the collection filled with hot pink, bright yellows, orange and electric blue.

My favorites from the collection included these numbers…

Photo Credit: Style.com

Pictures from the Runway:

Backstage with Nanette Lepore and Sam Bisbee…

Personal Style: Lands’ End Canvas Striped Button-Back Sweater

I would use a lot of different adjectives to describe my personal style. Mainly because it’s completely contingent on my mood and if I’m feeling classic, trendy, rocker, edgy or otherwise. However, no matter my style, it’s always all about the details for me, which is why I’m loving the reversed buttons on this Lands’ End Canvas Sweater.

ROCK IT OUT…

{Sweater: Lands’ End Canvas Striped Button-Back Sweater ($69.50, on sale for $39.99), Shorts: H&M, Boots: Joe Fresh Leather Ankle Boots ($79), Bag: Rebecca Minkoff}

Tights and shorts is a great way to transition your wardrobe to fall. Add some boots and a big belt for a polished look with a little bit more edge.

GO CLASSIC…

{Sweater: Lands’ End Canvas Striped Button-Back Sweater ($69.50, on sale for $39.99), Pants: Lands End Canvas Slim Slouch Chino ($49.50), Shoes: Burberry, Hat: H&M, Bag: Foley + Corrina}

What’s more fall then a wool sweater with khaki’s? Add a knit hat for some extra cozy-chic points.

MAKEUP LOOK: Eyes – Shiseido Shimmering Eye Cream Color in Caviar ($25), Mascara – Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black ($7.49), Lipstick – IL-MAKIAGE Lipstick in Young Gypsy ($21).

Disclaimer: Lands’ End Canvas sweater and chino’s as well as the makeup items used in this post we’re giving to Pretty Connected by a company representative. Pretty Connected was under no obligation to write this review.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals

Here it comes, the most anticipated shopping weekend of the year as we get ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Happy shopping!

All deals are from Friday 11/25-11/28 unless otherwise noted.

DL 1961 Premium Denim launched their new blog and are offering 25% off their entire site with code INDIGO25 on DL1961.com

Gilt Groupe – when you invite friends and family to Gilt, they will receive 20% off their first purchase and once they make their first purchase you’ll receive 20% off your next purchase as a special thank you. Additional great blockbuster deals available throughout the weekends. gilt.com

Lands’ End Canvas is offering 30% off everything + free shipping with Promo Code: DRUMSTICK. canvas.landsend.com

Piperlime – 20% off their entire website and free shipping. piperlime.gap.com

Bobbi Brown – From 11/22-11/29 enjoy 3 of Bobbi Brown’s best-selling treats (a sample size of Intensive Skin Supplement, Everything Mascara and Crystal Lip Gloss), plus free shipping on all orders. bobbibrowncosmetics.com

VS Pink – on 11/25 VS Pink is offering $25 crew neck hoodies. And from 11/29-12/7 they are giving away a free PINK Nation Panty with any purchase. victoriassecret.com/pink

Hanky Panky – Up to 50% off boyshorts, panties, camil and tops plus free shipping on all orders 11/24-11/29. hankypanky.com

Lady Gaga in Violent Lips

Violent Lips – 50 % off their entire website on Friday and Monday, plus free shipping. Don’t forget to check out their new Blue Glitteratti shade (as pictured on Lady Gaga). violentlips.com

Norma Kamali – up to 75% off original price merchandise in-store only. normakamalicollection.com

WOODLEY & BUNNY – 15% off your entire purchase in-store and online at woodleyandbunny.com

ESPRIT is offering 40& off their entire store and website from 11/21-11/29. With an Early Bird special of

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Dita Von Teese: “My Cointreau Travel Essentials”

Photo credit: Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Dita Von Teese, Cointreau® Brand Ambassador and International Queen of Burlesque, celebrated the launch of her latest limited-edition travel accessory,  “My Cointreau® Travel Essentials” at an intimate cocktail party hosted at the Royalton in NYC. Draped in a stunning long, black Herve L Leroux gown, Louboutin heels, and her signature bold, red lips, the burlesque icon was radiant as she introduced us to her vintage-inspired travel bar.

Photo Credit: Lisa Barr, Yours in Bridal

I imagine my reaction to the “My Cointreau® Travel Essentials” set was similar to a kid seeing their dream Barbie Playhouse in a window of  toy store. Big eyed and nearly speechless, I turned to my date, asking ‘can I please have it?’! It’s so old-Hollywood glam.

Housed in a chic, retro hatbox, the luxury coffret opens up to reveal a beautifully-refined mini bar that contains all the items needed to create original cocktails whether you’re having an intimate evening at home or jet setting around the globe. It’s divine, just like it’s creator — Dita Von Teese was so glamorous and lovely. I asked her what her favorite part about being a brand ambassador for Cointreau® was, to which she replied “working for a brand I really believe in and love”.

Consider it added to the Christmas list!

How do you Cointreau? Try these recipe’s out for taste.

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