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December 14, 2009

Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED Concept Store

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Swarovski’s SoHo Concept Store – the only one of its kind in the US – is a unique shopping experience where customers get to play designer and create their own jewelry. The store is like the ultimate bead store and features not only thousands of elements to carouse but loaner tools, pre-packaged kits, a cafe in the back, and absolutely everything you would need to design your own jewelry.

The store’s “library of light” features over 2,000 elements (including: crystals, pearls, beads, and gems) that are organized by color and style (choose from more traditional cuts or youthful, funky designs such as heart and star shapes of different sizes!) and takes up an entire wall. They’re easy to access and the layout is reminiscent of an old-time card catalog system. You can find elements that compliment any price point – many are set as low as $5.

If you’re looking to create your own masterpiece but aren’t sure where to begin, the store has an online design tool – which can be used in-store or at home – that allows you to discover different elements of design and create your own pieces. Likewise, at the store itself, staff is available to offer hands-on guidance.

If you’re not into DIY, never fear! Throughout the year, the store will feature seasonal and more limited-edition designer collaboration collections. There’s currently several designer collaborations in-store, including Christopher Kane and Mahish Arora. Some of the designer collaborations can get a little pricey, but the store also features ready-made looks that won’t break the bank. The ready-to-wear jewelry is grouped into several categories to fit any lifestyle, including glamorous, classic, romantic, natural, and modern.

The store is located at 499 Broadway, or check it out online at www.swarovski-crystallized.com

-Sarah Nason

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June 9, 2009

Do It Yourself Tuesdays: Bangs

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[Ever see something you want but don’t have the money to buy? Ever get sick of studying/watching TV and have the urge to get crafty and make things on your own? We know! Us too! We just don’t know where to start, which is why we got some of CollegeCandy’s craftiest writers to share their favorite DIY projects with everyone. These things are easy, fun and a great way to save some serious cashola.]

I was always a bangs girl. And by always I mean long after it was socially acceptable to have them. I even remember the monumental day when I finally listened to my stylist and grew those bad boys out. Too bad it was like 3 months before they started showing up in fashion magazines as the new “it” hairstyle.

Now bangs are everywhere and they add so much fierceness that I just have to have them back. And I can do it…all by myself.

Cutting your own bangs seems totally scary, but if you are careful and do it right, you can have a salon look without paying the salon price. So, grab some scissors, get in front of the mirror and get chopping.

Tools:
Shears (Do not use whatever scissors you have lying around the house – those will most definitely leave you with some seriously botched bangs. Invest in a pair of hair shears for a precise cut.)
Mirror
Hair clips
A good friend for moral support

Snip Snip:
1. Make sure your hair is dry and styled how you normally wear it. If your hair is wet it will be weighed down and you will cut off more than you mean to!

2. Gather the hair in the front that you’d like to cut into bangs. This can be as thick or thin as you want. Pull back the rest of your hair and secure it in hair clips so as not to accidentally cut something you shouldn’t.

3. Comb the bangs down in the front so everything is where it should be.

4. Grab the to-be-bangs between your index and middle finger and pull down lightly, holding them away from your face.

5. Take your scissors and, pointing them up, trim in upward snips. (Do not cut straight across! That will leave you with a very unflattering straight line. By snipping upwards, you will have more texture to the bangs and they will look less severe).

6. Make your way across and check your progress. If they are too long, repeat step 5, taking off very little length. Repeat as necessary until your bangs are at the desired length.

Remember to keep those hands steady. You don’t want to end up lookin’ like this. Also, it’s better to snip too little than to hack too much, so take your time. I did and I’m super happy with the chic and fabulous results.

May 7, 2009

Links a la Mode: The Independent Fashion Bloggers Roundup

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  • Super Kawaii Mama – A cracking interview with a very worthy girl crush – Amelia Arsenic!
  • Style Symmetry – Seven Questions with Susie of Style Bubble!
  • Solo Lisa – Canadian jewelry line DESIGN + CONQUER puts a bold, quirky spin on the meaning of geek chic
  • The Coveted – Win a $250 gift certificate for Avelle (formerly Bag, Borrow or Steal) luxury handbags!
  • Agent Dreamer – Hearts Idil Vice
  • Tickle the Blog – Make your existing make-up into summer beauty must-haves!
  • Ono Lady – Too cool for school, NYLON magazine have just recently celebrated their 10th anniversary
  • Dramatis Personae – Ashe Mischief Asks Herself “Why Develop Your Wardrobe’s Color Palette?”
  • fete a fete – Guerlain’s new summer Terracotta lip glosses, Fard Indien, and the new Rouge G lipstick!
  • The Capitola Fashionista – The 15 Must Have Sandals for this Summer
  • Style With Anna – The Hottest Swimwear and Bikini Trends for Spring/Summer 2009
  • A Few Goody Gumdrops – is giving away a Hana Elite Ceramic Flat Iron for Mother’s Day. Enter to Win!
  • Capitola Girl – So ready for summer on The Devil Wears Etsy
  • Two Thousand Things – Celebrity Walk-In Wardrobes and some pictures for reference
  • The Curvy Fashionista – A Curvy Fashionista declaring her fashionable existence in a straight world
  • The Fashion Grail – Get Miranda Kerr’s look for less!
  • Misslikey – my view on the night at Met’s
  • Fashion Pulse Daily – Khaki goes beyond its preppy stigma with the new Gap designer collaboration
  • Brick My Lane – DIY: how to make an “organic” spike Rock’n’Roll belt

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