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March 8, 2012

UGG Australia: Women’s Spring 2012 Collection

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“California Dream”

When you think of UGG Australia, you may already think of transitioning to California beach living, a breezy lifestyle characterized by comfort, crashing waves and raffia wedges. UGG journeyed back in time to the California of the 1940s, a more glamorous era of sunshine and sophistication. The brand’s version of the “California Dream” centers around color and print as the mediums for artistic freedom.

Lucianna

The company’s roots run deep in California, as is evidenced by the new chic silhouettes harkening to the days when dancing on a yacht along the Malibu coastline was commonplace. The Isla Collection boasts bright and strappy espadrilles, while the Clog Collection uses leathers, suedes, and cotton weaves with floral perforated mosaic patterns. Meanwhile, the new Comfort and Beach Casual Collections feature none other but the fashionable, comfortable flip flop. Other collections include Sport, Classic, Classic Knit, and Lo Pro.

Classic Straw Tote and Santorini ikat Scarf BagFrayed Solid Pareo Wrap

Continuing with this theme, UGG’s apparel options fit right in with young Hollywood style. Lightweight ponchos will battle rainy days while those chillier nights will call for bomber jackets in soft goat suede. Hooded silk wraps (of the Shangri-La Collection) make a strong comeback in every shade from boysenberry to black and white. Lifestyle pieces run rampant in this seasonal collection including V-neck tanks, racer backs and more.

(The collections mentioned will be available at UGG Australia retail locations, www.uggaustralia.com, and several department stores in January 2012.)

“UGG Collection“

Things really heated up, or, at least my pulse quickened, with the delivery of UGG Collection’s bold designs in exotic materials. Talk. About. Luxe!  Inspired by Mid-Century Modern architecture and furniture, the UGG Collection offers a more refined on footwear and handbags. Natural elements of water, sea glass, shells and indigenous plants to the Adriatic coast elevate this line to another level.

Marcella

All materials used for this particular line are sourced in Italy, including stingray, salmon skin, python, ostrich leathers and more! These are the furthest thing from your furry, worn in UGG boots. You’ll want to treat these with ultimate care as the collection flaunts sensuous sculptured heels out of a richly veined rosewood (most often used for making guitars!) and hardware.

Onorina

We are already coveting The Onorina, an open toe bootie featuring hand-woven tanned leathers, and the impeccable Amara Tote duplicated in the same vachetta leather.  Price points for footwear range from $550-$950 and handbags from $495 to $995, available only at select high-end retailers, UGG Flagship stores and at www.uggaustralia.com as of February 1, 2012.

-Alana Quagliariello

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March 7, 2012

Simplify Life with a Simply Stacked Ring

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Don’t feel the need to have to bulk up your jewelry and remember to dig out all of your stackable ring components from a jewelry box — let the look be combined into one ring instead (duh, why didn’t we think of that?!). We love the concept and look of the Sorrelli Simply Stacked Ring, $48.30, that gives the look of the multiple pieces, but will stay put on your finger as one unit!  This one is  our favorite, but there are two pages of other color and style options to choose from at Sorrelli.com, so get ready to stack some into your shopping cart!

–Julia DiNardo

March 6, 2012

Copenhagen Fall 2012 Fashion Week

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[All Photos via Mai Lyngby and Emilie Mosbaek]

Edith & Ella
Tweed and contradictions lifted the pure and sophisticated show through at Edith & Ella for fall 2012. The designers have an ability to bring a lightness and joy to their clothes., that included primary colors (red,green,blue) to give the collection a fresh look. With the old-school skirts and sparkling red shirts, the combination was new and interesting, yet extremely wearable.

Rützou
Rützou’s show was dominated by gauzy fabrics with a mix of pastels and earth colors. The long necklaces with fringed pendants hung carelessly around the neck of most of the models, along with other accessories such as oversized flowers inspired by Japanese art, alongside  significant zippers visible  in the linings of the clothes.


Stine Goya
Burnt earth tones, brown nude, physical dots and velvet. With these motifs, Stine Goya once again did an amazing job balancing the masculine/feminine mystique.  Feminine details were represented via  3/4 sleeve lengths with some pants more closely fitted through the thighs.

–Mai Lyngby and Emilie Mosbaek

March 6, 2012

C. Wonder: What the Big Deal is All About

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I recently checked out C. Wonder in SoHo, as it had been garnering quite a bit of buzz lately, to see if under my scrutiny, it was the beginning of a great lifestyle brand at affordable prices. The store certainly can boast a large presence, with floor to ceiling shelving and an array of goods that range from women and men’s apparel to home decor, tableware, electronics, jewelry, and a monogramming section.

The founder, Chris Burch, is the ex-husband of designer Tory Burch, and in all honesty, you could feel a very Tory-esque vibe stamped in the layout, color scheme, and even visible in some of the products (they have ballet flats that really don’t look much different than the Reva flat). All in all, I would stop back to check out the wares at C.Wonder (you can also shop online), as I left empty handed on this day, but all in all, feel it was a strong, confident maiden voyage for a brand that has arose at a time when many companies are scaling back. Burch plans to roll out 20 more stores in 2012, so stay tuned for a C. Wonder near you. In the meanwhile, if you are in the area, check out the store — 72 Spring Street at Crosby, New York City, New York.

–Julia DiNardo

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