March 6, 2011
by fashionpulse
[Images via Rose Lou]
Designers Billy Reid, Michael Bastian, and Yigal Azrouel, among other fashion designer legends, have taken inspiration from the childhood dream doll, Ken, and has now turned him into the Ultimate Dream Date. Standing doll-like and plastically perfect atop blue square platforms were six male models, aka “Kens,” with each dressed by the designers involved and styled to represent different perfect dates (i.e. the “Concert Date”, the “Beach Date”, the “Winter Date”, the “Formal Date”, the “Picnic Date”, and the “Movie Date”). Two other suit-and-tie-clad beaus were also positioned with a full bouquet of pink roses and a heart pin standing in front of an apologetic heart, pleading “Barbie, I want you back!” dressed to inspire a heart-rendering, romantic reconciliation after the infamous break between the doll-duo back in 2004. The Christie’s hosted event was a fun break from fashion week, filled with beautiful flowers, beautiful cupcakes, and of course “Kens” wearing charming outfits, ready for a date.
-Rose Lou
March 6, 2011
by fashionpulse
Sometimes you just want a simple purse that also looks really, really good. For that, you can look to Gida Bavari, with handbag prices starting at $155. The handbag line is from songwriter and radio and TV producer-cum-designer Gida Batista, who is driven by the discerning, fashion-savvy women of her native New York. She wanted to design bags that would fit right in with their runway-meets-street-style sensibilities. And it seems Batista has a design for every woman’s need: there are clutches, totes, wristlets, satchels, and with options like goatskin leather, buffed suede, and reptile embossing, you can count on each piece to be a keeper. Visit www.gidabavari.com for more styles and information.
-Kaci Hamilton
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March 5, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
From our friends at thefind.com:
If you’re as avid a shopper as I am, chances are you’ve already rounded out your collection of must-have spring footwear, from platform wedge espadrilles to woven flats. You likely also already have your trusty troupe of platform pumps in all the typical neutrals, plus the occasional pop of color like cobalt or coral… to just spice things up. What you probably don’t already have, however, is a pair of color-blocked heels! Color blocking has been ridiculously popular over the past handful of seasons, in the form of springy sundresses, slim banded skirts, and even accessories like scarves and bangles, but they’ve yet to really hit it off in the realm of footwear, despite previous attempts to kick-start the trend.
But realistically, what’s not to love? In a style season where mixed prints and patterns are encouraged, not to mention our obsession with pops of color and unexpected shade combos, color-blocked shoes are just another way to add dimension and stand out among the taupe pumps and nude wedges! If rainbow brights aren’t your thing, avoid these fierce Prada sandals and opt for color-blocked neutrals courtesy of these strappy Chie Maharas. These patent leather Pour la Victoire sandals are the perfect mix of wearable yet bold, while these silver and lime strappy wedges by Jil Sander are a standout take on this season’s platform sandals!
– Alex Gambardella
March 5, 2011
by fashionpulse
We all revel in awe over the fabulous designer pieces seen during this seasons fashion week, but did you ever wonder where you could snag your favorite looks? Well now you can, with Elle’s newest live e-commerce platform, “Elle Shops On Demand.” Users can browse Elle-curated videos and shop new products directly from the video! The site boasts a broad array of brands from Bally, Jimmy Choo, Diesel, David Yurman, Ann Taylor, and even Kmart. Everything is easily accessible under Elle’s newly designed website and seamless clickthrough technology. Log-in today for your chance to win a Spring 2011 Shopping Spree and scoop up the latest designer looks!
-Dana deBoer
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