May 3, 2013
by Victoria Garcia
Mother’s Day is just around the corner – May 12th! Stumped on what to get mom this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with these fun gifts she won’t be expecting but is guaranteed to love. Why settle for flowers and a card that last only a few days at best, when you can give her something that she can use over and over again, to remind her of your love all year round?
Our Mother’s Day 2013 Gift Guide will help you express a big “Thank you!” with these stylish gift ideas that are sure to make her day even more special.
For the Mom Who Likes to Keep It Simple, these versatile layering pieces, especially an updated denim jacket from Nautica, are sure to win her over:
Nautica White Denim Jacket, $79.50
Nautica Multi Stripe Scarf, $29.50
For the Mom Who Loves a Splash of Color, you can’t go wrong with ANYTHING from C. Wonder!
C.Wonder Nylon Easy Tote ,$78
C.Wonder Monogram Jewelry Box (more colors available), $78
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April 30, 2013
by Victoria Garcia
Image via MetMuseum.org
Moda Operandi is starting a fashion riot! Fashion’s favorite luxury e-commerce site is going punk in honor of the 2013 Costume Institute exhibition, Punk: Chaos to Couture on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from May 9th to August 14th. The exhibit’s focus on punk’s evolution from the streets to the luxury design houses is being celebrated by Moda Operandi with a brand new exclusive collection., featuring over 100 pieces of luxurious punk items created by major designers such as Givenchy, Rodarte, Dolce and Gabbana and the queen of punk herself, Vivienne Westwood.
These pieces are each designer’s spin on the subculture’s iconic looks and offer luxurious options inspired by punk wardrobe staples such as leather, spikes, zippers and corsets. The collection will launch on ModaOperandi.com on May 2nd and each piece will range in price from $100 to $13,000. So go wild and let your inner punk persona out of the closet with these tough but chic pieces; safety pins not included.
P.S.– watch the livestream of red carpet coverage from this year’s The Met’s Gala at Moda Operandi on May 6th, 7pm EST!
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April 23, 2013
by Victoria Garcia
Still got green on the brain, thanks to Earth Day? Zoya is showing everyone their green thumb (or nails) with the 2013 Zoya Nail Polish Exchange, which extends beyond just one day of the year. Give your nail polish collection a makeover by trading in your old polish for toxin-free Zoya Nail Polish during the week of April 19th to April 26th (click here for complete rules). All you have to do is go to www.zoya.com, pick your favorite shades and apply the code ZOYAEARTH2013 to your order. Then once you’ve received your new polish, ship back your old non-Zoya polish and let Zoya take care of the rest. The best part is that each bottle costs only $4 and Zoya will properly dispose of your old polish according to EPA guidelines. Simple and clean; just the way we like it!
In other exciting nail news, now everyone can grow stronger and longer nails with just a manicure once in a while. Dermelect Cosmeceuticals has teamed up with nail expert and founder of top beauty blog FearNoBeauty.com Karie Frost to create ME’s Summer 2013 Lacquer Collection. The new Fearless Beauty collection contains four eye-popping shades with names that catch your attention as much as the colors themselves: RENEGADE-a vibrant jade, BUZZ-WORTHY- an electric lemon yellow, FEARLESS-a bold cobalt blue, and MOXIE- a bright pink hue. But creamy, high-voltage colors for the summer aren’t all this collection has to offer. As an added bonus, each shade contains vitamins and Dermelect’s signature anti-aging, peptide-infused formula that is designed to strengthen weak, brittle nails and help nails resist chipping and splitting with just two coats of this long lasting, high-shine polish. Sounds like magic in a bottle! Each polish retails for $14 each and will be available summer 2013 at www.dermelect.com and at high-end apothecaries, beauty boutiques, salons and doctors offices.
April 19, 2013
by Victoria Garcia
There’s a new moon rising, and its strictly for your nails. Give your nail tips a break from the same old French manicure and try this easy and super versatile look in four simple steps. Once you’ve perfected the technique, don’t be afraid to try out different complementary color combinations. Just remember to use the lighter shade for the moon of your nail.
What You Need
How to do it
Apply the base coat. Then apply two coats of the metallic silver polish. Let nails dry for at least 30 minutes. It’s important that your nails are completely dry before placing the reinforcement stickers on them or the stickers will peel off the polish and you will have to start all over again-yuck!
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April 14, 2013
by Victoria Garcia
Performers Kelly Rowland, Martha Wainwright, Editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine Robbie Myers and Rita Ora
It was a night of fashion, music, and fabulous makeup on Wednesday night when ELLE Magazine hosted the 4th Annual Women in Music celebration at the Edison Ballroom in New York. The event, sponsored by COVERGIRL (who provided the complementary party favors of lip gloss, nail polish and mascara), honored the talented women who have made an impression on music as well as fashion. Attendees included ELLE’s editor in chief and creative director Robbie Myers and Joe Zee, Lala Anthony, Adrienne Bailon, Carrie Keegan, Phillip Bloch and hundreds more.
Kelly Rowland performing at ELLE’s Women in Music Celebration
Everyone performer AND attendee looked fabulous and the soundtrack for the night kept the crowd happy with a special DJ set by Harley Viera-Newton. But what better way to celebrate inspiring female musicians than with a private concert? The night ended on a high note with performances by folk singer Martha Wainwright, British pop sensation Rita Ora, and Kelly Rowland, who got the crowd dancing with a medley of Destiny’s Child and even some Whitney Houston songs in the mix. The concert was the perfect finale to this stylish and musical evening that left everyone dancing, even if they were wear donning sky high five inch heels.
