Fashion Pulse Daily

August 13, 2010

Vena Cava Fans, Say Hello to Viva Vena!

It was only a matter of time before Sophie and Lisa came up with another brilliant idea they simply had to share with their adoring fans. Et voila, Viva Vena! The brand’s newest line retains the signature hand-drawn prints and neo-Dada photo collages, while providing more casual staples at a lower price point. Retailing for under $200, the t-shirts, tanks, and dresses are a mix of organic jersey with silk details and made in the designers’ hometown of Los Angeles. They’re just the thing for a beach jaunt, or an impromptu picnic in the park.

Viva Vena! will be available at Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Scoop NYC, Nordstrom, Opening Ceremony and a host of other retailers.

-Kaci Hamilton

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August 12, 2010

Not Your Mother’s Swedish Hasbeens

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It can be great fun to hark back to the nostalgic styles of the 60s and 70s, but also important to execute the look just so, in order to not look too ironic and time period perfect. Instead, channel retro styles in pastel and virbant hues like a Swede, with the shoes and boots from Swedish Hasbeens. Voted the 2008 Trend of the Year at the Trend Award Gala in Stockholm, the brand is retro chic made even cooler with their nature-friendly practices; styles such as the Lace-up Booties ($310), the Peep toe Sky High ($177), and the Braided Sky High ($188) channel the classic clog, but are all made from alder and lime-tree wood and rubber, use chrome-free leather, and are vegetable tanned in delicate pastels. According to Swedish Hasbeens, you can wear their shoes for a lifetime, and if you don’t, you can always bury them and they will disappear! In regard to their name reference, the brands says: “A Hasbeen shows their love for creativity, joy and quality in what they wear.” Rather than think has been, channel the laid back vibes of the decades of yore, with some contemporary styling and an injection of the best of your on individual fashion sense.

-Kaci Hamilton

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August 11, 2010

DIY Fenton Fallon Jewelry Making Session

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All photos: Vinnie Merlot

Dana Lorenz, the founder and designer behind Fenton Fallon (who has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Lucky, Bazaar, and more!) started her collection in 2007 and has received such incredible accolades the past few years, that I was so excited to finally meet her! At the intimate event held last night, online media got to make their own jewelry in Dana’s adorable Freeman’s Alley shop from pieces that she has used in her line! She was on hand to offer help and advice, and I was determined to make something really really cool, and of course, ‘me’! I was elated when she approved of the final product, and all in all, it was an incredibly fun, and creative night. Below, the visual story that was the Camp Fenton Fallon event!

I’ve made some selections – now how do I make all this stuff into a necklace?!?!

Discussing my vision with friends, starting to formulate the ‘look’! The necklace to my right, btw, is a Fenton Fallon original, worn by Jessica Stam at this year’s Costume Gala at the Met!

My buddy Milena of Coco Canal with her finished piece

Sweet Jordana of Clutch22 with her necklace

Wendy of Nitrolicious with her masterpiece!

My completed work! Consisting of about six strands/chains, 20 spikes, and about 1 hour of labor. Dana loved the spikes – what do you think? (And Mom – I made a tamer version for you, don’t worry!)

-Julia DiNardo

August 11, 2010

Watch This: The Classic Timepiece Takes a Stylish Approach This Season

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