Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 829

April 15, 2010

Cynthia Rowley for Roxy Spring 2010

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Fused by a shared passion for sun, surf, and fashion, Cynthia Rowley collaborates with Roxy this spring in the exclusive collection available only at Barney’s New York and Colette Paris. Ranging from $13-$225, the affordable line mixes function and design in effort to see fashion embrace the laid back surf lifestyle. Comprised of forty pieces of accessories, sportswear, and swimwear, the line reverberates with bright neon & neoprene, ranging from short wetsuits to silk tassle leather sandals. Recalling the outfit driven Adidas designer collection and add the innovative aesthetic of a notable fashion designer, Cynthia Rowley, and the result is a malleable collection of fashionable and comfortable items that take you from the beach to the bar. Models and guests rocked the new pieces amidst the fashionable throng, showing off how to work the collaborative collection into a your existing wardrobe. Oh, and don’t fret – the partnership is said to continue for the next three years. Shop the new collection here.

–Maria Eilersen

April 15, 2010

Green Toes, Simple Shoes (for spring 2010)

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Doing good is definitely the new chic. To be more precise, sustainability is on the minds of many brands these days —  H&M just released its first sustainable, organic collection, but before the massive chains jumped onto the environmental bandwagon, Simple Shoes was already pioneering green shoes with its dedication to using recycled and organic materials. The plastic it uses is from the water bottles you thoughtfully left in recycle bins, the squishy touch insoles in some Simple styles are from used carpet padding, and even their shoe boxes find their origins in recycled paper. To take a step further, Simple Shoes’ latest development is making biodegradable shoes: while normal shoes might take over a thousand years to degrade in landfills (incredible, right?), the brand’s new technology turns your abandoned Simple Shoes into nothing in twenty years.

All this talk of sustainability might be making you think plain or utilitarian rather than chic or cute, but Simple Shoes knows the true meaning of eco-chic. Their sneakers come in bright, contrasting colors for those of you looking for a pair that can spice up an outfit and pull you through a long trek. For Fall 2010, Simple Shoes released its Take On Ribbon shoes (picture above), which feature soles made from recycled car tires and ribbon laces made from…recycled soda bottles! Comfortable, chic and sustainable, Simple Shoes makes you feel good in every single way.

Julia and I both put our Green Toes into Simple Shoes (excuse the corniness…). They were truly comfortable and – before the rain became depressing – perfect for spring!

– Justina Lee

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April 15, 2010

Budget Stylista: Tailored Shorts, Two Ways (CollegeCandy Guest Post)

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From our friends at CollegeCandy.com:

Windows are up, shades are on, legs are tanned (hopefully) and it’s time to whip out the shorts for the summer.  But don’t worry, just because your sweats are going in storage doesn’t mean you have to spend your life savings on shorts to beat the heat.  Buy one pair of tailored, cuffed, lightweight dark denim shorts, and you can dress them up, down and all around.  Take these adorable pair from Forever 21, for example, and check out a few ways to style them:

Number 1:  Rocker Chic.

Product info: Shorts, Forever 21, $17.80; T-shirt, Urban Outfitters, $24.00; Handbag, Lulus.com, $48.00; Cardigan, Urban Outfitters, $38.00; Bracelet, Lulus.com, $10.00; Shoes, Bakers, $49.95

If you’re feeling like a rock star and want to go casual glam, here’s how.  Pair these shorts with a graphic tee with an edgy print.  In case of blasting air conditioning, throw on a lightweight cardigan over top.  To complete any rock star outfit, splashes of leather and metallics are a must.  The leather bow cuff pictured is the perfect compliment to a chunky gold necklace.  Of course, a studded hobo ties the look together.  You can either pair it with a matching metallic gladiator or a trendy fabric sandal.

Number 2: Flirty fabulous.

Product Info: Shorts, Forever 21, $17.80; Blouse, Urban Outfitters, $19.99; Belt, Macy’s, $19.98; Shoes, Aldo, $60; Clutch, Lulus.com, $48.00; Sunglasses, 80spurple.com, $10; Hair accessory, Forever 21, $3.80; Ring, Lulus.com, $9.00

Same shorts, different vibe.  Get this girly girl look by pairing your shorts with a lace top; exaggerated sleeves like these always give extra feminine flair.  To show off your womanly curves, tuck in your blouse and finish the look with a wide belt.  On a sunny day, oversized sunglasses in an unexpected shape add fun to any outfit.  As they will be the focal point of your accessories, you only need minimal jewelry to look put together without going overboard.  A unique rhinestone ring is perfect to do so.  A ballet flat (especially with ruffles) gives off a sweet vibe.  Add a splash of color with this lime green clutch (don’t forget your pink lipstick inside).  You can also pin back one side of your hair with a pearl-based clip to give you the ultimate classy look.



April 14, 2010

Celebrity Style Giveaway – Tara Smith Haircare & Boy Meets Girl by Stacy M. Igel (thefind.com Guest Post)

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From our friends at thefind.com:

Guess the featured stylish celebrities. Hint: Both of celebrities are hairstyle clients of Tara Smith and one of them is a wearing a Boy Meets Girl bamboo sweater. Enter now for a chance to win a prize package including items from the Tara Smith natural and organic haircare product range and a fashion items from the Boy Meets Girlcollection. Tara Smith is the talened young British hair stylist whose clients include Angelina Jolie, Lindsay Lohan, and on the set of Sex and The City movie (LA Leg). The prize package includes Tara’s entire range of hair products including: Feed the Root Shampoo and Conditioner, Big Baby Shampoo and Conditioner, Straight Away Shampoo and Conditioner, C Curls Shampoo and Conditioner, Base Coat Serum, Top Coat Glosser, Rock On Hard Hold Styling Gel. Items from Boy Meets Girl: Nirvana Dress, Believe Tote, Runaway With Me Pant, Stolen Love Tee. Prize retail value is $420.

TheFind is celebrating  Tara Smith’s haircare product launch featuring a clothing makeover by Boy Meets Girl Founder Stacy M. Igel on April 15th in NYC at Duane Reade
 (Herald Square) 
1350 Broadway@ 35th Street
New York City on Thursday, April 15, 2010, 
12pm – 2pm!

To enter:
Go to TheFind Blog and leave a comment and telling us who these celebrities are. The winner will be treated to the prize package described above.  Be sure to leave your email address to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen via Random.org.

The contest begins Monday, April 12, 2010 and ends Sunday, April 18th 2010 11:59 p.m. PST. The winner will have the correct answer and will be chosen at random if there is a tie. The winner will need to reply to our email within 24 hours after notification of winning. If there is no response an alternate winner will be chosen.

Celebrity photos via Just Jared.

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