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Charlotte Ronson is fierce with her '09 dark collection!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:32:00 +0000

Charlotte Ronson might be the young designer best known for her uptown-meets-downtown trust fund hipster girl look, but this season she took a drastically different approach to her fall/winter 2009 collection that should be in fine stores everywhere!

While at most runway shows the photographers gather around the runway and the front row, most of the attending photographers at Ronson's show were more interested in what was going on at the DJ booth. Charlotte's sister Samantha was DJ-ing while girlfriend girlfriend Lindsay Lohan stood by here and posed for the attending press.

On the catwalk, Ronson showed a very dark, very moody collection. The shapes were pretty simple with a few cut-outs here and there, which were strange and almost looked like a haphazard attempt to add more edge to the styles.
Ronson's flirty nerds wore black leather and body-hugging knits, but tempered them perfectly with Forties references like aviator vests and high waists.

Ronson really stunned her crowd with awesome music and lights.

All in all Charlotte Ronson is definitely a one of a kind designer!

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Chado Ralph Rucci's Fall '09 collection! Shop Now!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:47:00 +0000

Many people have been impatiently waiting for what coveted American couturier Chado Ralph Rucci had up his sleeve.

On his runway show he surprised his audience by strategically placing provocative "slashes" on several of his creations as well as intricate lattice work and sheer panels with the most ingenious of patterns and designs.
Rucci also experimented with the structural oversized sleeve that gave some of his looks a more modern and avant-garde edge as seen on his zebra pattern silk velvet jacket and others.

The runway was also stark white, very shiny, with three ramps the models walked up and around.
All in all a very structured and modern collection!

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Carolina Herrera's 18th Century Look

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:59:00 +0000

New York Fashion week shows consists of many talented designers' collections. One of them was Carolina Herrera with her stylish and classic collection fall collection. Herrera's presentation was everything you would expect. Glamourous, sophisticated, elegant and rich in both colour and textures. Staged in the Tent in Bryant Park, the show opened powerfully with some fantastic copper looks in gazar, silk and lace.
Forget about the '80's, it was all about uptown elegance. Feminine pieces, designed with the actual female form in mind, floated down the runway in bronzed business suits, high-waisted pencil skirts, shimmery satin blouses in purple, fuchsia and teal.

The collection was almost ageless and offered many pieces suitable for everyday wear. The Carolina Herrera show was definitely a hit!

Carolina Herrera, the Venezuelan-born designer who has dressed high profiled ladies including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, talked about power and optimism. " Fashion should be very powerful," she said. According to Herrera, her line is about women expressing their optimism even in times of economic crisis.

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Brazilian designer Carlos Miele graced the runway once again!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:11:00 +0000

This season Carlos Miele offered up what he does best; slinky evening gowns and pretty cocktail dresses. Drawing inspiration from architecture, Miele's designs were geometric with a focus on line. Each of his pieces fit well and accentuated the beauty of his models. The same will be true for the customers who purchase his pieces.

The collection offers stunning looks for ladies who lunch and for anyone who needs a distinctive dress for a special occasion. For the chilly nights, Miele offers classy bolero's which come in furs, knits, and chiffon.

For this Fall runway show, Miele invited his Brazilian friend and famous musician Max de Castro to rock out whit his electric guitar on the runway while models such as Dominican model Arlenis Sosa rocked the runway!
Before Carlos Miele started designing for the red carpet, the Brazilian made a name for himself with denim in his native country.

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Intermix Welcomes Rag&Bone

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0000

Intermix and Rag&Bone Party hosted by Jessica Stam, took place at the Ace Hotel in New York on Wednesday, July 29^th 2009.

This is the ultimate pairing of uptown chic with downtown cool. Intermix has always been about mixing high and low as well as luxury and cool. Therefore this unity of rag&bone being carried at Intermix is the perfect example of that philosophy brought to life. The mixing of the rag&bone cool, downtown attitude with Intermix’s polished, luxury appeal is the main purpose of this venture with which they celebrated last wednesday. The ACE hotel is the perfect venue for them to host this event because of its’ aesthetics, which is completely on par with what they want this event to represent : luxury and cool .

Jessica Stam, Michelle Trachtenberg, Danny Masterson, Robert Geller, Lauren Santo Domingo, Khajak Keledjian and Sari Sloane, all were present for this event.

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Calvin Klein in New York!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:55:00 +0000

After years of showing in Milan might have made designer Italo Zucchelli think more than usual about Calvin Klein's American roots.

While celebrities sitting front row, such as; Kanye West, Gossip Girls's Nate (Chace Crawford), Jared Leto and Patrick Wilson. Italo unveiled Calvin Klein's new fall collection.

For Calvin Klein menswear designer, Italo Zucchelli, Fall 2009 will be all about color. Grey on grey, grey on black, black on black and so forth. Casual looks were also monochromatic with fitted crewneck sweaters paired with sports coats.

Italo Zucchelli worked previously for Jilan Sander and Romeo Gigi and has been working with Calvin Klein since 2004.

This is the collection for the man who cares about every detail!

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What is Mrs. Obama's Fragrance? Check it out!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:24:00 +0000

Love in White is an oriental fragrance inspired by Parisian master perfumer Olivier Creed which is offered at Neiman Marcus at the Bal Harbour Shops. This fragrance made its world debut in the USA, the first Creed fragrance ever to do so. This hand-made perfum mixes ingredients of rare quality from five continents. A worldly mix of blossoms in the hands of Mr. Creed becomes a fragrance at once exclusive and welcoming.
Orange zest from southern Spain, iris from Egypt, jasmine from the Italian coast... seduced a lot of celebrities and became Michelle Obama's favorite perfum.

On the night of November 16, 2005, the exterior lights of the Empire State Building were pure white in honor of the debut of Love in white. For more information about Creed, please visit www.creedcollection.com.

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Anna Sui's flashy Fall '09 Collection!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:32:00 +0000

Summer is here but Fall is right around the corner and it's time to start thinking about whats coming up in the shops. With a few celebs sitting front row, Taylor Momsen being one of them, Anna Sui unveiled her Fall '09 collection at the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.

With a mixture of colours, the collection felt very bohemian. You can tell that Anna have been looking a few decades back in time for inspiration.

Following the fashion week's '09 theme, Sui followed the toned-down rocker look. The short haired models showed off chucky pieces in the front while the others had a soft teased do-it-yourself look. Keeping with the eccentricity of the collection, makeup artists applied rosy cheeks and incandescent lips.

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Amsterdam is the new European fashion capital!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:19:00 +0000

Among many tourists, Amsterdam is only known for the flashy red light district, the coffeeshops, the wind mills, the tulip fields and its liberal attitude. Fortunately, many celebrities already found out that Amsterdam has a lot more to offer!

Amsterdam welcomes you in the new world of fashion. Where it’s not only about clothing but it’s also about lifestyle. Stay over in the most elegant hotel in Amsterdam; the five-star Amstel Hotel, where the rich and famous stay over during their visits. Go shopping on the most exclusive shopping street in Amsterdam; the PC Hooftstraat, where you can find the most exclusive brands and where service is their highest priority. Drive around on the most trendy (carrier) bicycle and sip some nice wine on a boat while taking a tour through the canals. Celebrities such as Paris Hilton , Lionel Richie, Snoop Dogg and many others definitely know how to enjoy their time in Amsterdam! Check out their pics!

Amsterdam and Fashion
For many years, the exciting, cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam is one of Europeans top tourist destinations. Other European cities such as Milano (Italy) and Paris (France) has been the European fashion capitals, for many years. However, Amsterdam has become one of the biggest shopping capitals through Europe, where many big designers have their European head office (Tommy Hilfiger) and other great designers and labels started off their fashion careers such as the brand G-star and designer Tony Cohen.

For a brief of the Dutch fashion industry check out the website of the Dutch fashion foundation

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The BLACK and WHITE of Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:31:00 +0000

The runways have sparked a return to the stunning simplicity of black and white. But the trend comes with a twist - black and white comes with playful patterns and textures. From red carpet glamour, to casual chic, celebs have noticed too.

Verrier - Blake Lively at a DKNY party in March - Cynthia Steffe - Michael Kors - Eva Mendes in RARE vintage - Alexander McQueen

White carries the light and has a high vibration - those who wear it tend to be very spiritual. By contrast, black has an absorbing vibration, giving it the ability to absorb energy rather than reflect it.
- Joe Lupa and Jesse Garza, co-founders of Visual Therapy.

From RUNWAY to RED CARPET
Idiana Menzel wearing Cynthia Steffe 2009 collection Twill Halter Day Gown to the 2009 SAG awards. Get the look!
Cynthia Steffe Summer 2009 Matte Charmeuse Andrea Dress, $325. Also available in black/white piping. In-store in Chicago, Miami and Connecticut, for additional retail information please inquire.

All Verier now available through online special order, www.verrier-fashion.com

About Visual Therapy: Visual Therapy is a luxury lifestyle consultancy co-founded in 1995 by Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo that is based on a unique 5-step approach to identifying and nurturing the individuals 'style type'. Heralded by the press as a two-man 'Style SWAT team', visual therapy has published two books, ' Nothing to wear? A 5-step cure for the common closet' (2006), and "Life in color, the Visual Therapy Guide to the perfect Pallete." (2009)

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E.Y Wada: Korean Girl Meets Japanese Boy!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:35:00 +0000

New York based E.Y. Wada showcased their new fall collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Bryant Park where bourgeois and bohemian found a happy mix.

Inspired by New York street style they combined casual basics with elegant details and reinventing standard pieces with luxury materials. With fabrics sourced from Italy and Paris they like to experiment with new treatments. Combinations include linen woven with bamboo for spring, lamé houndstooth for fall.

The new fall pieces are "darker" but the designers caught the new wave of fall color and made this collection really strong and elegant. Monochromatic satin pencil skirts, fitted tops, satin shirts and maxi dresses illuminated the catwalk. Congratulation goes out to Eunyoung and Shuji as the Big Apple adopted your style!

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Rebecca Taylor Two Day Sample Sale

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:44:00 +0000

Rebecca Taylor’s sexy, kittenish designs have inspired legions of loyal customers to indulge their feminine wiles. Among those legions are the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon, Leighton Meester, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Miley Cyrus (just to name a few.)

This is your opportunity to join the legions by snapping up this season’s collection at prices that are very affordable.

Rebecca’s inspiration centers around fond memories of spending her childhood in a fairy tale seaside village in New Zealand where her mother indulged her desire for ethereal ballet costumes and anything soft, sparkly, warm and kitten-like.

Location: 145 W. 18^th Street

Between 6^th Ave and 7^th Ave

Dates: June 10^th, 11^th

Hours: 8AM-8PM

Payment Accepted: Cash or Credit Card (Amex/Visa/Mastercard)

Website: www.RebeccaTaylor.com

Brian Reyes's Fall 2009 Collection!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:52:00 +0000

Brian Reyes designs for a strong woman, whether she reigns over the Upper East side or calls downtown home. The reference points for his latest collection were suitable powerful.

The collection included some beautiful prints, derived from images of marble and limestone distorted to the pint that they resembled snakeskin, adorned sleeveless dresses and little skirts. At first, the collection didn't seem to be a fall collection. Bare legs and lightweight silk might work for winter in Reyes ' hometwown Bogota but for the rest of us we need something to help us stay warm.

Celebrities sitting front row included Ivanka Trump and Rachel Bilson.

Little black and jeweltone dresses, tie-dye print frocks, a slouchy trench, and a metallic jumpsuit are Brian Reyes' bets for your closet next fall.

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Plastic is Fantastic!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:17:00 +0000

With a bunch of celebrity's front row, the Barbie Fall '09 fashion show was definitely a knock-out!

Heidi Klum, Diane von Furstenberg, Jeffrey Banks, Stephen Cole of the CFDA, Bob Mackie, Peter Som, The blonds, Annie Leibovitz with her daughters, power gays Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler, Mattel Creative Director Robert Best and Robert Verdi were there to support the barbie show.

The iconic doll celebrated 50 years with a runway show featuring look created by 50 American designers, including Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Anna Sui and Diane von Furstenberg. The world's top models brought the doll to life in three themed wardrobe sets. The first looks were a tribute to the retro dolls of the 50's and 60's followed by a Malibu Barbie-inspired crop with big hair and tanned skin, and the finale featured edgier looks with clear plastic toppers that gave the audience a peek into Barbie's bright future.

Diane von Furstenberg about Barbie: ' Barbie represents a confident and independent woman with an amazing ability to have fun while remaining glamorous.'

The audience was full of excited little girls on their mothers' laps and many Barbie lookalikes in pink dresses, blond ponytails, even a pink wig.

They show started off with a 5 minute long video of all Barbie's fabulousness. Beneath a crystal chandelier the first model posed.

The party ended with a parade of models holding the hands of little girls dressed in brightly colored tutus and white Barbie logo tops, while sparkling confetti rained down on the birthday fete.

The clothes were designed by designers such as: Alexander Wang, Anna Sui, Baby Phat, Badgley Mischka, Betsey Johnson, Bob Mackie, Brian Reyes, Calvin Klein, Carmen Marc Valvo, Catherine Malandrino, Chris Benz, Costello Tagliapietra, Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Erin Fetherston, House of Field, Jeremy Scott, Juicy Couture, Kai Kuhne, Kenneth Cole, Koi Suwannagate, Lyn Devon, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Khan, Nanette Lepore, Nicole Miller, Norma Kamali, Peter Som, Rachel Roy, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Taylor, Reem Acra, Rosa Cha, The Blonds, Three As Four, Tibi, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, Tracy Reese, Trina Turk, Tuleh, Twinkle, Vena Cava, Vera Wang, Vivienne Tam, Yeohlee, Yigal Azrouel.

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Taylor Swift goes angelic in Cynthia Steffe!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:25:00 +0000

Country singer and songwriter Taylor Swift attended BMI's 57th Annual Pop Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on May 19, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.

Taylor wore an angelic white mini basketweave bustier with organza layered petal skirt and was custom made by Shaun Kearney for Cynthia Steffe.

She looked gorgeous perfectly dressed for summertime!

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Badgley Mischka takes you back to the 1930's Berlin!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:52:00 +0000

Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka showcase their fall 2009 collection. This fall collection the designers were inspired by the Berlin's 1930's, a time of uncertainty but where women still wanted to look their best.
The collection includes beautiful one-shoulder cocktail dresses in vibrant colors such as ruby red and a marine blue. Black gowns graced the runway that had beaded bodices in gold and black but one dreamy addition - tulle and chiffon overlays! The show's closing piece, the 'Galaxy' gown, was spotted gold pieces throughout with a tulle overlay.
This year's New York Fall Fashion Week seemed like a rebirth of the old and tweaking of the new. Badgley Mishka definately followed the trend and added some of their own flavor into this fashion mix!

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Alexandre Herchcovitch brings "Metropolian Chaos" into his new Fall collection!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:16:00 +0000

Born in the chaos of Sao Paulo, Alexandre Herchcovitch decided to take his roots into this fall collection. While Kanye West was sitting front row, Herchcovitz unveiled his collection at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion week in New York.

In his new collection the Brazilian designer mixed multiple silhouettes in a single piece of clothing. The theme continued through to the accessoires: Models carried 'pieces of the city' in their hands in the form of stone-shaped minaudières.

Herchcovitzch designed a smaller-than-normal collection following the fall 2009 trend with several architectural pieces, balanced by soft and flowing ruffle dresses. Half-shoulder fur shawls added a much needed pizazz to the closing structural black garments.

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Adam Lippes turns east for inspiration!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:47:00 +0000

Inspired by a Japanese photography exhibition at the Peabody Museaum in Boston, ADAM showcased this Fall 2009 Collection.

While other designers’ drab and dismal collections mirror the state of the economy right now, ADAM by Adam Lippes went against the grain and shot bursts of color right up the runway. The vibrant hues of the cherry blossoms, combined with the rich textures of the Samurais' uniforms and bold prints of the geishas' kimonos formed the basis for the collection, and certainly impacted the hair and makeup looks.

A basic black dress was given a drawstring neck with cutout detail and unexpectedly paired with cranberry tights. In addition, ADAM incorporated delicate details like embroidered Japanese cherry blossoms against a lush blue silk backdrop, gold embroidery down the side of a winter white shift, carefully crafted ruffles on a metallic skirt and an incredibly textural basketweave-detailed sweatshirt to give the feel of Japanese armor.

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Fresh talent from the Academy of Art at the New York Fashion week

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:48:00 +0000

The budding designers of the Academy of Art University showcased their collection to a packed and excited crowd at the New York Fashion week!

The fashion elite came out to show support for the young talent. Among the front row was actress Nia Long, whom cheered for designs that caught her eye. Top model, Channel Iman truly also walked the show, creating a stir from the students that filled the Tent during the runway show.

The textile and knitwear students proved that they know their stitches, with intricate, architectural designs in a patchwork of patterns.

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A Trip to the Rocking London Sixties

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:28:00 +0000

Phillip Lim's Fall 2009 Collection - With names like "Hendrix" and "Carnaby", and a kick off performance by Lissy Trullie, Philip Lim knows how to involve the real rock theme.

Lim's fall collection was presented at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion week in New York City. Lim's women wore ruffled silk dandy blouses, skinny bootleg pants, fluttery Ossie Clark-like dresses and Mongolian fur chubbies.

From a perspective of pretty, Phillip Lim always knows what women are looking for in a dress. His fanbase is strong, so he has ventured into new territory for Fall 2009.

This collection is edgy and surely these looks will fly of the racks!

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Daddy Yankee spices up the Latin Billboard's After Party!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:22:00 +0000

Thursday night one of the leading men of reggeaton music, Daddy Yankee, hosted the Latin Billboard Awards’ After Party at ‘La Bodeguita’ in Coral Gables, Miami where the biggest artists of the Latin Music made their entrance.

While waiting for Daddy Yankee to arrive, many celebrities made their entrance. Coming out to party were boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux, latin artists Frankie Negron, Jerry Rivera, Alexis & Fido, hiphop-artist So Fla and many more. Jabbawockeez, who performed earlier on stage with Daddy Yankee, made their entrance in a white Hummer Limousine.

Daddy Yankee talked about his future plans on fashion and his work on his foundation, Corazón Guerrero.

Yankee about his outfit: “ This is just me, picking out a outfit! Like many great artists such as Jay Z, Sean Diddy Combs and LL Cool J, I am planning to go into fashion soon." Right now Yankee is working on his mens cologne and at the end of the year he will introduce his first fragrance for the ladies.

In 2007 Daddy launched his ‘Corazon Guerrero’ (Heart of a Warrior) foundation. " The foundation raises money to fund scholarships for people in jail that are about to graduate from school. This way, when they go back into society they are going to really have an opportunity to change their lives. We’re also working on a project to raise money to provide food for orphaned kids in the Dominican Republican.”

The Latin Artists walked down the red carpet in style. The Cuban-Puerto Rican artist SoFla was wearing all Armani while others wore Dolce & Gabbana & Gucci.

Frankie Negron - Dance Crew the 'Jabbawockeez'

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L'Oreal Paris/Carelle Tribeca Compact

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:07:00 +0000

For the Eighth-Annual Tribeca Film Festival, L’Oreal Paris and Carelle have created the final compact in a series for the 2009 Awards’ Season. Featuring Black Onyx, a stone aptly chosen for its meaning of resilience, the compact will be presented to a female documentary filmmaker whose work exemplifies an innate sense of social responsibility. The powerful design is softened by a frame of diamond-inlaid, 18K gold mirrored leaves, representative of the delicate balance of elegance and determination that makes the Woman of Worth extraordinary. The compact will be up for auction at www.ebay.com/lorealparis with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the Tribeca Film Institute.

Total Stone Weight: Approx. 67.4 cts
Diamond: Approx. 0.53 cts
Retail: $4,200.00

Please, see below for the L’Oreal Paris/Carelle 2009 Awards’ Season Compact Series!
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Win! And bring celebrity style to your own closet…

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:04:00 +0000

Master stylists Joe Lupo and Jesse Garza have teamed up with Bausch & Lomb to help men and women everywhere look and feel their best, through the “See a New You” online sweepstakes [link below]. The contest features a grand prize of a personal style consultation and a year-long supply of Bausch & Lomb Multi-Focal contact lenses. Ten runners-up will also receive an annual supply of Bausch & Lomb Multi-Focal contact lenses and an autographed copy of Visual Therapy's book, "Life in Color." There is no purchase necessary to be entered to win.

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Co-founders of the luxury lifestyle consultancy Visual Therapy, Joe Lupo and Jesse Garza have been styling celebrities and top executives for over 14 years, in addition to becoming actively involved in organizations such as the Women’s Conference. With a unique philosophy that emphasizes true style as an outward expression of an inner state, their methodology merges fashion, psychology and spirit to help people create a confident external image in line with their internal identity.

Bringing their experience to men and women everywhere, they recently published their second book, Life in Color, this past January, as the sequel to Nothing to Wear? (2006). From apparel to accessories, the fashions of American Apparel to couture design, they profile real women and celebrities alike to show men and women everywhere how to make color work in different ways, at different costs, for all types of people. In light of today’s economy, its especially important to know how to shop smart and wear what works — whether that means shopping your closet, or knowing how to select those key investment pieces, Joe and Jesse can help you look your best on a budget.

One quick and easy way to revitalize your look is through contact lenses. Bausch & Lomb gives men and women a chance to lose their readers with their innovative new multi-focal contact lenses. The lenses prove beneficial not only for those with readers, but for men and women in their 20’s/30’s as well, providing relief from the strain of a glaring computer screen.

Flirt with RUFFLES this Spring!

noreply@blogger.com (StyleWise) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:07:00 +0000

The spring 2009 runway was a show of delicate design as collections celebrated a return to all things feminine. From cascading gowns to demure blouses, ladylike ruffles appeared as the detail of choice.

Cynthia Steffe - Roberto Cavalli - Carolina Herrera - Verrier - Erin Fetherston

From the red carpet to street chic celebrities show the trend's versatility.

Anna Hathaway in Versace on the 65th Annual Film festival - Beyonce In Japan - Eva Longoria Parker in L.A.

Runway to RED CARPET

Verrier Taffeta/ Organza Merriweather Ruffle cocktail dress as worn by Adrienne Bailon to Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion week this februari.

Cynthia Steffe Tiered Chiffon Gown, as worn by Emma Stone in navy to the 2009 Golden Globes InStyle After-party.

All Verrier available in order through online special order www.verrier-fashion.com additional Cynthia Steffe imaged attached for retail availability please inquire.

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