The winner of the $100 Aerosoles Gift Card Giveaway is Roxanne K. of Ware, MA. Congrats Roxanne, and thanks to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for a few more footwear giveaways, coming in the next few weeks!
October 15, 2011
The Jean-Michel Cazabat Universe Comes to NYC
“It’s Only Rock’n’Roll !!!.. and I Like It!” These are the words written in the “about” section of footwear designer Jean-Michel Cazabat’s Facebook page, and this is exactly how I would describe the aesthetic of his shoe collection and new store. The French designer finally opened his first stateside boutique at 350 Bleecker Street in SoHo last week, and lucky me, I got to attend the unveiling!
Drawing upon exotic, distant lands, Cazabat showed a collection of women’s suede platform loafers, collared heels, python, and crocodile skin wedges, and leather and metallic booties (ranging from $245 to $425). The men’s collection certainly speaks to the fashion-conscious guy with its use of rock’n’roll metallics and leathers, in a fuchsia, blue, and gold color palette on boots and loafers ($550 and up). Likewise, the store itself was rather edgy with its fire-engine red velvet couches, a fake fireplace aflame, and Vegas-like neon signs.
The designer beamed as guests sauntered in and observed the layout and surroundings. The highlight, in my opinion, was the back wall of glorious shoes (pictured above) presented in what appeared to be gold-dusted cubbies, giving each shoe the attention it deserved. Together, however, the collection of mainly neutral shoes (black, beige, olive, gray, and red) formed a cohesive, rather majestic unity thanks to the ruffles, studding, ruching, and exotic skins incorporated within.
Be on the lookout for the brand’s new website at jeanmichelcazabat.com, as mentioned on WWD.com— the “first step in making the brand present online.”
-Alana Quagliariello
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October 14, 2011
American Living for Holiday
With everything under $150, it’s easy to dress for the holiday season this year with American Living for JCPenney. At the press preview this week, I saw some great jersey dresses in colors that work beyond the holiday season, alongside cozy sweaters, feminine henleys, ultra-soft cords, and great gift giving options like small satchel handbags and colorful wallets. Look out for these items in-store and online with roll-outs occurring in November, December, and January.
–Julia DiNardo
October 14, 2011
Bath & Body Works is Spook-tacular for Halloween
Want to bump up your beauty products in a fun and functional way for Halloween? Check out the Bath & Body Works Halloween Spook-tacular Boo-tique — a selection of hand soaps, body lotions, anti-bacterial gels, candles, and more that will add a touch of holiday spirit to your home, handbag, or office! We tested out a few of the spooky, seasonal scents, and love love love the Anti-Bacterial PocketBac® Sanitizing Hand Gel 3-Pack Scary Bundle, which is now only $1.13 (was $4.50) for all three, or.38 cents a piece!
Also available are the Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap Sour Drop, Marshmellow, Green Apple Candy, and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin ($5.50 each), Anti-Bacterial PocketBac Sanitizing Hand Gel 5-Pack: Tricks & Treats Bundle ($7.50 for budle/$1.50 each), and the Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Body Lotion in scents like Wicked Spiced Pumpkin, Black Candy Apple, and Plum Potion (now just $3.75 for all three of the mini versions).
–Julia DiNardo
