J.Crew joins forces with social enterprise Indego Africa and cooperatives of women entrepreneurs in Rwanda.
Indego Africa and clothing and accessory brand J.Crew have collaborated on a line of fair trade bracelets produced by Indego Africa’s artisan partners, Rwandan textile cooperatives Cocoki and Abasangiye. The twisted wrap bracelets come in three colors and are currently available for sale on J.Crew’s website and at J.Crew locations for $22.50 each. Buy each here at www.jcrew.com
H&M is proud to announce a special collaboration with fashion icon and legendary fashion director, Anna Dello Russo. An idol of the blogosphere, whose flamboyant outfits are endlessly documented by style photographers and broadcasted globally on the internet, Anna Dello Russo has once again demonstrated her unique sense of style by creating a special collection of accessories exclusively for H&M. Unabashedly glamorous, precious and playful, the range is an expression of Dello Russo’s taste for ornamentation. The collection will be available starting October 4th –the peak of the global Fashion Week tour – in approximately 140 stores worldwide and online. … Read More »
Owner and lead stylist of Salon Capri Nicholas Penna Jr. offers easy-to-do, trendy, and funky hairstyles inspired by the new must-see movie Hunger Games, premiering Friday, March 23. Penna introduces three hairstyles, made unique by bold accessories, color, and styling to create the perfect look for going out, dressing up, or just having fun and feeling good! Penna’s looks range from the big and daring “embellished frizz” to the sporty and wearable side braid and center part, appropriate for any occasion. Penna’s looks can be dressed up or dressed down, and when paired with the perfect outfit will surely make … Read More »
As the temperature continues to drop, you need something to keep you warm and stylish. MOKODO, a sporty clothing line inspired by the snowy Colorado peaks, has a set of beanies to keep your head cozy all winter. The beanies come in three different styles for both men and women–and ladies can even enjoy a cashmere version if they want a touch of luxury.
MOKODO is offering Chic Galleria readers an exclusive 15% discount code from December 5 through December 12. Just type in 2011CG15 as you check out.
“I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and… I believe in miracles. ” – Audrey Hepburn
It’s October and with it, Breast Cancer awareness month and it’s time we ALL start thinking about miracles! As a partner in Surviving Beautifully, a brand new project to help women with aesthetic issues during treatment, it’s my latest, heartfelt work. I promise more about that later. For now, the … Read More »
Hollywood was all the buzz about Silpada Jewelry at the Kari Feinstein’s 2011 Emmys Style Lounge, the highest sought after pre-event celebrity gifting suite. This pre-Emmys event is possibly as anticipate as the Emmys themselves, as the stars are well-versed on where to get the best swag. On September 15th -16th at The Mondrian Hotel, West Hollywood, CA, Emmy nominated actors, TV hosts and personalities, and reality stars came out to hand select their favorite Silpada jewelry. From bangles to bracelets to earrings and necklaces, stars were eager to scoop up what caught their eye.
A large showing of actors came to … Read More »
When I was 18, I put a bumpersticker on my car from a leather boy shop in Boston. Sporting discreet little handcuffs, it read: “It’s Better in Leather.” This really spiffed up my uber-dorky VW Dasher! My feeling of cool was cut short when, unsurprisingly, my parents removed it. I was hugely annoyed at their bourgeois mentality but soon realized that suburban New England was not ready for me…or my pretentious leather.
My love affair with leather began long before my bumper sticker and continues long after. Gone is the 1980s, and 1990s, and 2000s and with the decades, … Read More »
At a stunning rooftop venue in Chelsea NYC, the LOFT threw a fabulous cocktail party to give an insider’s preview to their Holiday 2011 collection.
The LOFT is making it easy to run off to a holiday getaway in oh-so-chic Alpine Lodge inspired attire. Prepare to get comfortable and stylish in incredibly cozy sweaters—or layers of the season’s easy knits in Loft’s favorite wintry neutrals. Expect to see cowl neck sweaters, faux fur pieces, cute peep-toe heels of all sorts as well as boots, sophisticated fit pants, skirts, and blouses. All of the apparel and faux fur accessories will make you … Read More »
