I hope you’re setting some cash aside for this highly anticipated fashion designer collaboration. On Friday, September 27, Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation sold exclusively at Kohl’s launches. Socialite and model Olivia Palermo gave us a sneak peek by donning the Cutout Shift Dress (featured below), and this week, I’ve got sneak peek #2 for you. Check out these stunning images from the collection and let’s start counting the days down together, shall we? Head to LollieShopping.com for more pics!
September 4, 2013
Artisanal, Stylish Accessories, Doing a World of Good
We know about Tom’s and Warby Parker, offering a one for one formula with their products for those in need, but there are certainly other sustainable business models that can uplift and support communities around the globe. Looking at the accessories sector in particular, there are a handful of hot brands and organizations peddling incredibly well-crafted, high quality pieces out of Africa that also support the craftsmen directly through their existing businesses and trades. We’ve selected three of these companies, and their stories, found below, that will charm you, while the unique pieces will most definitely entice you!
Malkia Style
Malkia, which means “queen” in Swahili, collaborates with artisans in Nairobi, Africa, working out of small workshops or their homes to create these handmade, impeccable pieces of jewelry with the beading itself being done by hand from women in the Maasai tribe. Only a year old, Malkia Style has already established that in addition to working with these artists, 10% of every sale is donated to CARE , which works to fight poverty and empower communities in Kenya. Jewelry materials area locally sourced, such as cow bone, cow leather, and brass, and as an added bonus, like Malkia on Facebook for 25% off your purchase!
Indego Africa
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September 3, 2013
Fashion Pulse Flash of the Week
Mackage is WAY more than just fabulous coats:the brand just launched a spanking new handbag collection for Fall 2013! The 10 styles launched with this initial collection include backpacks, cross body, and structured offerings, with hardware, colorblock, pebbled leather and strap details and options, retailing from $350 – $650. Which one is your favorite? I’ve got my eye on the three in the image above!

Jane Iredale lays it on, naturally, with her new line of PureMoist Lipstick, available in 24 sumptuous shades! With natural extracts and oils such as orange peel wax, organic coffee seed, blackberry, and pomegranate extracts, avocado and sunflower seed oils,, your body will truly feel good as you apply these new shades to your smackers. Pair with one of the three Lip Definers to sustain the long lasting color, as well as alter the shades for maximum versatility. The lipsticks are available starting this month, and retail for $25 each at JaneIredale.com and select skin specialists and beauty retailers nationwide.

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August 30, 2013
Dylan’s Candy Bar for LeSportsac Satisfies Your Sweet Tooth AND Your Bag Obsession

From our friends at thefind.com:
Dylan’s Candy Bar (the trendy, technicolor sweet shop from Ralph Lauren’s daughter Dylan), is a must-see destination in any major city – whether you’re or a hungry tourist looking for more gummies than you’d know what to do with, or a local candy fiend in need of your daily sugar fix. Now, Dylan is expanding her candy empire by extending into the world of accessories, thanks to a recent collaboration with LeSportsac! The collection, which is the perfect addition to any student’s back-to-school arsenal, contains a series of styles in three different dessert-inspired prints: Sweet Talk, Candy Spill, and Sugar Cube. The line also contains two additional specialty pieces: a “Sugar Stash” tote and a lunch bag-inspired “Sac of Sweets.” Personally, this collection makes me hungry just looking at it, but I know quite a few candy-obsessed girls who would fall head-over-heels for this sugar-sweet collection of totes, pouches, and weekenders!
– Alexandra Gambardella










