July 28, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
What do you wear to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, on a very hot June day? Beats me, but let’s start with a pair of shorts! There’s nothing quite like lightweight linen on a humid summer day, so these Kenneth Cole New York Washed Linen Shorts, (were $79 now $20!!!) courtesy of the brand came to be the perfect garment to stroll around the ancient Mayan ruins, temples, and ball court found at this incredible site in Mexico. Paired with an Alternative Apparel v-neck tee, Le Tarte bikini, and classic Toms shoes, I was as dry and as cool as possible. And don’t worry – I also had on SPF 50!
–Julia DiNardo
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July 28, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[All images via ROMYGOLD.com]
Close friends Lisa Goldstein and Romy Jagid started the coveted handbag line ROMYGOLD in 2009, and has since gone on to have a cult following with retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, Intermix, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harvey Nichols, Neiman Marcus and shopbop.com. The line stays on the forefront of fashion while offering accessible prices of $275-$700. In an exclusive interview, Lisa and Romy answered our questions on everything from the celeb they’d love to see rocking their bags to their favorite style and blogs.
FPD: What were you doing before ROMYGOLD, and how do you divvy up and/or collaborate on the operations and design aspects of the company?
LG & RJ: Before ROMYGOLD we were just raising our families.
FPD: Since you two were good friends before starting ROMYGOLD, what do you advise as most important to balance your personal and professional relationship with good friend?
LG & RJ: We each seem to have different but complimenting business interests which naturally result in our division of responsibilities, however we always collaborate on everything.
FPD: What was the single most important thing you learned about designing handbags?
LG & RJ: Keep with the fashion trends, come up with a design that distinguishes our product from the competition (ie biker slash). We continue to use variations of what we are known for in different designs.
FPD: Tell me more about the “slash and Slit” designs; how is this done while maintaining a sturdy exterior, that wont catch or rip?
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July 27, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
I used to hate being pale. I desperately envied the girls who came back from spring break with perfect, even tans. My skin burns incredibly easily, so unless I cake on bottles and bottles of sunscreen, I end up the color of a boiled lobster. I mean really, really red. Fire engine, ripe tomato red. Eventually, my sunburns fade into tans, but that takes weeks, and my “tan” is pretty pale by most people’s standards.
After years of lamenting my pasty state, I finally realized: I’m never going to be tan! My skin has always been and will always be pale. Baby, I was born this way.
Here are the reasons why I don’t tan:
Skin cancer. Yes, this one is obvious.
Click through for the rest of the reasons, plus picks of beautifully pale celebs, and a pic, exemplary of “Reasons of Why I Don’t Tan”!
July 27, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Whitney Port in Rebecca Taylor; Image via Red Carpet Fashion Awards]
Rebecca Taylor does it again! Beautiful color blocking taken to a new level with the fresh combinations of neon and neutrals, such as, yellow, blue, green, pinks, and grays. Figure-flattering silhouettes are always feminine and chic in bold statement colors and prints. Taylor steps away from the traditional polka-dot prints and adds a twist with heart-shaped polka dots, which add a punch of new personality. From the floor length maxis to her structured sweaters, Rebecca Taylor knows what is stylish and beautiful. The whimsical, flowing fabrics make you feel like you’re on the beach or walking through a farmer’s market on a summer day.
[Images via Rebecca Taylor]
– Ambika Makin
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