October 31, 2013
With a new season on the brink, essie has launched a new, fabulous winter 2013 collection, titled “shearling darling,” which channels all things luxe, plush, and cold-weather musts! The colors include Toggle to the Top, Shearling Darling, Sable Collar, Warm and Toasty Turtleneck, Parka Perfect, and Mind Your Mittens. The collection launches in November 2013, retailing for $8.50 per bottle, available at essie.com and fine salons and stores nationwide!
October 30, 2013
See the serene scene pictured above, of perfectly placed stretch bands, softened volleyball, and plush mats and carpeting? This is what it looks like at Physique 57, a workout method described as “barre-based workout with intervals of cardio, strength training, stretching and recovery,” before I got quite a bit of early morning exercises that challenged muscles that felt like they’ve never been used before! So yes, I was perspiring, shaking, and focusing on proper posture and technique, all the while staying in tune to how the brand new, spring 2014 Columbia Freeze Degree Tank in Laser Red ($50), coupled with the Trail Drier Windbreaker Jacket ($90), were reacting to my spikes in body heat and sweat.
The class, provided courtesy of Columbia, gave editors a really fun way to truly put its new technology stylishly to the test, using a lightweight, packable jacket and tank. The Trail Drier Windbreaker Jacket features Continue reading…
October 30, 2013
If you aren’t familiar yet with MCM, now is the time to do so! A German purveyor of fine leather items in origin, MCM is now touted as a highly successful international brand, well known for its high end leather goods, ranging from handbags to luggage and travel pieces, as well as small leather goods.
MCM‘s latest collection arriving for spring 2014, dubbed “flower boys in paradise“, takes us on a luxe accessories journey with pieces that range from the studded subversive to the heavily ornate, sleek, and sophisticated. The color palette ranges from brilliant shades of blue, yellow, red, and green opaque hues to a combination of perfectly muted pastels, all found in new bag shapes for the brand. Exotic prints such as python, crocodile, zebra,and fish scale textures, also surface, with key collections including Funky Zebra, Keana, and Elda Saffiano.
A wide range of small goods are also available, such as leather baseball caps adorned with hardware, iPhone cases, wallets, business card cases, keychains, and more. You’re bound to fall for at least a few pieces for spring, and hopefully you’ll love some of my top picks, found via the slideshow above.
The spring 2014 collection ranges in price from $300-$2,500, and you can shop MCM at The Shops at The Plaza in New York, or at select Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s locations.
October 29, 2013
For anyone who has ever admired nail art from afar but lacks the funds or the skills to try it for themselves, rejoice, for there is hope. Self-taught nail artist Jessica Hapak has mastered the art of creating beautiful, eye-catching artificial nails that are guaranteed to garner compliments each time you wear them. From animal print and 3D designs to specialty nails for the holidays, Jessica’s Etsy shop, Let Them Sparkle, offers something for everyone’s style.
She even takes special commissions and custom requests curated toward the customer which certainly show off her artistic skills and exercise in patience alongside her eye for combining color and detail. Jessica even created a custom set for FPD to try out! Once the one-of-a-kind nails arrived in the mail, we were delighted to unwrap a lineup that included a set of white lace, cheetah print, Christmas-themed, and a gradient set that sported FPD’s colors of punched up pink and blue. But aside from the amazing hand-wrought designs, the best part about these nails are their low, low prices, with sets ranging from just $9 to $15. Currently we’ve got our eye on a set of Chanel-inspired nails, and with Halloween coming up LetThemSparkle has everything you need to take your manicure to the next level (check out these candy corn nails!).
Check out Jessica’s online shop, Let Them Sparkle, here!
Full Disclosure: FPD received complimentary items to review for this post.
