January 2012 – Page 2

01/23/2012

Snow falling in Harajuku, January 2012

Those of you that know me and read my blog, know that I love Japan and snow!! These pictures represent both and I just had to share them. Wish I would’ve been there to see this for myself.

01/23/2012

H&M January/February 2012 Product Preview

H&M January/February 2012 Product Preview
Photos courtesy of H&M

Some of the products have already hit H&M stores already, you know H&M always puts stuff out early. Look out for your faves this month and February, I know I’m going to be buying a bunch! Love the sorbet colors, so soft and subtle.

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H&M January/February 2012 Product Preview

01/18/2012

Behind The Scene Chanel Campaign Spring 2012 Video

Here is the Spring 2012 Chanel campaign video. Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls engage in some serious seaside acrobatics — as Karl Lagerfeld directs — in this making-of video, shot on the sun-drenched coast of Antibes and set to the tune of Andrea Perry’s “If You Come Over.”

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UNIQLO Innovation Project Season 2

UNIQLO Innovation Project, its back for its second season and launching on Monday, January 16th at all three UNIQLO Manhattan locations. New to this season is the water repellent and wind blocking Light Pocketable Parka which folds into its own built-in pocket. The block tech jacket is also improved this season by providing durable wind and water resistance along with a special breathable function. These are just two of the items in the UNIQLO Innovation Project, the men’s and women’s Pocketable Parka retails for $49.90.

UNIQLO Innovation Project Season 2

01/13/2012

5 Ways to Wear a Classic Parka

Bundle up. The parka had a big presence on the Fall 2011 runways — from Rag & Bone to Altuzarra (left), the options on offer were a plenty. And with the likes of Phillip Lim, Jason Wu, and Alexander Wang all showing versions of the parka’s lighter-weight cousin — the anorak — for Spring 2012, it seems that sporty toppers are here to stay. See below for five stylish ways to wear yours, this Winter and beyond.

Warm-weather staples get Winter-ready with the addition of a leopard sweater and sheer tights.The honey hue of the coat adds a bit of romance — and makes the floral blouse pop — in this monochrome look.

Beyond basic. Casual classics are elevated with the help of a jaunty fedora and loads of fur.An oversized fur hood and a flouncy skirt lend glamour.

An earth-toned parka grounds this eclectic mix of color, print, and pattern.

01/12/2012

Hello Kitty x UBIQ Mascot Fatima

Check out these crazy Hello Kitty x UBIQ Mascot Fatima kicks! Just saw them on Sneaker News (via Dunk) ! These totally remind me of the Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals Teddy Bear / Panda kicks. Not sure of the release date or price yet but when I know I’ll update this post. Do you like? These are very different but nonetheless super cute!

Hello Kitty x UBIQ Mascot Fatima

01/11/2012

Nicole Miller For JCPenney Complete Lookbook

I have a thing for Nicole Miller, and the lady behind it all. However, her spring ’12 collection for JCPenney is now giving me even more to love and much less to pay. The New York designer delivers the chic wearability we’ve come to expect from her line, as well as some styling inspiration, all priced under $100. With looks that might as well be part of a textbook entry on “How to Mix Prints,” the newest lookbook also brings the return of chunky platforms, asymmetrical necklines, and bright boho prints. Love It All!!

The collection reads like a sartorial mix tape for whatever mood we’re in, with beyond enough options — flirty animal-print dresses, off-the-shoulder blouses, and tailored black bottoms, to name a few. Celebrity-in-hiding sunnies, cool printed and solid handbags, and color-blocked heels finish off the looks and add a certain edginess to the easy collection.

01/11/2012

Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 Ad Campaign

Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 Ad Campaign
Photos courtesy of H&M

Last week I’ve posted the lookbook images of the Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 collection featuring Abbey Lee Kershaw and River Viiperi, now here’s a look at the ad campaign. The poolside set looks pretty cool against the fruit prints and I swear Abbey makes everything look so good! Does this make you like the collection more? The collection is slated to release exclusively in markets where H&M online is available on January 19th.

Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 Ad Campaign

01/10/2012

The Entire Jason Wu For Target Collection

Here’s a look at the complete Jason Wu for Target collection, which hits stores February 5th. Inspired by French New Wave films and the actress Jean Seberg, the 53-piece capsule features a selection of seriously covetable separates — blouses with Peter Pan collars, pleated skirts, and nautical-tinged dresses — as well as a hefty assortment of luxe-looking handbags and accessories. “My goal was not to duplicate anything from my main collection,” Wu explains. “Instead I designed completely new clothes and accessories that reflect my taste and have a voice of their own.” With everything in the collection priced under $60, it seems that soon everyone will be able to afford a little piece of Wu to call their own as well. Look below for entire collection, now.

01/10/2012

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water

Love this new Nars collection! I can’t wait to try the eyeshadows and of course the blush, which is the perfect shade of pink of spring /summer. The Makeup remover is also a definite must have on my list 😉

The Spring 2012 Collection, created by Founder and Creative Director François Nars, stars a mix of bright and playful colors balanced with rich, saturated hues. Nars chose to photograph model Ginta Lapina for the spring campaign, explaining, “Her delicate features and classic beauty made her an ideal fit for a collection that’s at once fresh and fierce.” The collection is a study in contrasts: Bold color underscored by sophisticated shimmer. Eyes glisten in muted tones of lavender and pink, or shimmer in bronze shades accented with rich navy. Cheeks are flushed with candy pink. Lips gleam in topaz or pop with berry. Metallic violet nails add the finishing touch to a collection that’s bright, strong and iconic.

The collection launches on http://www.narscosmetics.com on January 13th.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil $24
The navy blue Soft Touch Shadow Pencil complements any warm-weather look. Use the creamy, long-wearing formula alone, as a base for layering with powder shadow, or to line and sculpt the eye.
Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil $24
Just like its namesake flower, known for its long-lasting pink blooms, this hot-pink Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil leaves lips soft and gorgeously glossy thanks to moisture-rich hyaluronic spheres, which make pouts appear plumper.
Valparaíso Pure Matte Lipstick $25
The Chilean city is becoming increasingly known as the country’s cultural capital. The rich raspberry Pure Matte Lipstick delivers long-wearing color with a comfortable finish.
Bilbao Lipstick $24
A smooth and super-conditioning Lipstick in a shimmering topaz named for the Basque region of Spain, which has been revitalized by the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Gaiety Blush $28
A bright candy-pink Blush that’s as cheerful as the state of joyful exuberance for which it’s named.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Douce France Trio Eyeshadow (Limited Edition) $45
Named for the 1942 song by French singer-songwriter Charles Trenet. The Trio Eyeshadow features three gorgeous pink shade—shimmery icy pink, shimmery rose-petal pink and matte deep rose—that can be mixed to create a range of looks, from delicate and innocent to bold and sophisticated. Wear each alone or use one as a base, another to highlight and the third as a liner or contour.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Paramaribo Duo Eyeshadow (Limited Edition) $34
The capital and largest city of Surinam, a tropical state in South America, was the inspiration for this Duo Eyeshadow, with its metallic shades of brass and bronze. Wear each solo, or use one as a base and the other as an accent or highlight for a richly burnished effect.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Lhasa Single Eyeshadow $24
One of the highest cities in the world, Lhasa is the home to many significant Tibetan Buddhist palaces. This shimmery lavender-gray Single Eyeshadow lends lids a luminous look worthy of its spiritual namesake.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Diamond Life Nail Polish (Limited Edition) $18
Sade’s 1984 debut album inspired this metallic violet Nail Polish. “Smooth Operator” indeed.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Makeup Removing Water $28
Soap-free, oil-free, and alcohol-free, our Makeup Removing Water is the gentle, yet effective way to kick off your skincare routine. The water formula easily sweeps away makeup and tones the skin, without having to rub. Infused with cucumber, chamomile and hyaluronic acid, Makeup Removing Water leaves skin feeling soft, soothed and refreshed. Saturate a cotton pad with product, gently smooth over entire face and follow with your recommended NARS cleanser. The result: purified, toned, glowing skin. Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and dermatologist and ophtamologist tested.