YDE Spring-Summer 17 Paris RTW Fashion week

YDE

RTW Show

during Paris Ready to Wear Fashion Week

Wednesday 5th october at 11.am

  “Love is Paradise”

YDE RTW SPRING/SUMMER 2017

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“Love is Paradise” is the theme for YDE’s SS17 collection. Designer Ole Yde takes his inspiration from the simple things that make him happy in life such as flowers, rainbows and waves. There is movement and color in most of the pieces. Ruffles, glitter and fun floral prints help to give the collection a whimsical and youthful edge. It’s designed for women who like feminine and refined clothes but who also like to have fun with what they wear. For SS17 Ole Yde creates his own little garden of Eden.

#YDECOPENHAGEN

www.yde-copenhagen.com

Macy’s – Power of Pink During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October, Macy’s is once again inviting customers to “think pink” and show their support in the fight against breast cancer through an inspirational and fashionable campaign that heightens awareness and turns the fundraising focus on a disease that affects not only women, but those who love them. Throughout the month of October, the power of pink will prevail with exclusive merchandise, including fashion, cosmetics and items for the home, in addition to Ralph Lauren Pink Pony apparel. And, for the first time, those united in the fight will be able to show their support through a new, limited edition Pink Pony Bracelet that benefits the Pink Pony Fund of The Ralph Lauren Foundation (available in store only from Sept. 28 to Oct. 10). With a plentitude of pink, Macy’s celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with style and strength.

“Macy’s long-standing commitment to the breast cancer awareness movement is incredibly inspiring” states Holly Thomas, Macy’s group vice president of cause marketing. “Our ongoing dedication to charitable causes makes an even greater impact with the support of our employees and our terrific partners, such as Ralph Lauren, who join forces toward a common goal. And, of course, we are so grateful to our customers who continue to show their generosity by shopping at our stores and in our dedicated online “Pink Shop” in a quest to raise awareness and champion the fight against breast cancer.”

Pink Pony

For the fourth consecutive year, Macy’s has joined forces with the Pink Pony Fund, Ralph Lauren Corporation’s worldwide initiative in the fight against cancer. This year, the Pink Pony Campaign is launching for the first time, a limited-edition Pink Pony Bracelet which will be exclusively sold at most Macy’s full-line stores across the country. The bracelet is made of pink adjustable cord, decorated with a pink enameled iconic polo player charm and engraved with Ralph Lauren script on the back. The bracelet will be available in-store for $5 ($4 of which benefits the Pink Pony Fund of The Ralph Lauren Foundation) from September 28 through October 10 and customers who purchase it will also receive a special discount up to 25 percent on a wide assortment of merchandise at most full-line Macy’s stores nationwide (with applied exclusions). Also new to the campaign this year is the Pink Pony Limited Edition fragrance “Ralph Lauren Tender Romance” of which 15% of the purchase price* will be donated to the Pink Pony Fund of The Ralph Lauren Foundation. And finally, a special collection of t-shirts and active wear will transform Polo Ralph Lauren shops into Pink Pony destinations in 16 Macy’s locations across the country and online at macys.com/ralphlauren. Twenty-five percent of the purchase price of all other Pink Pony products sold in the United States will benefit the Pink Pony Fund of The Ralph Lauren Foundation for causes devoted to cancer awareness, education and research. Since its launch in 2013, this exclusive partnership has raised more than $5.5 million for the cause.

Pink Shop at macys.com

Macy’s online Pink Shop at macys.com/pink will also offer a specially curated collection of incredible fashion and home brands including Coach, Carolee, Charter Club, Guess, Ideology, KitchenAid, Material Girl Active, Movado, Sunglass Hut, Thalia Sodi and Under Armour with each donating a portion of the sale of special pink merchandise to various organizations such as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). And this year, Macy’s Ideology brand is pleased to have made a $100,000 donation to BCRF and to have created a special collection of active wear that promotes Breast Cancer Awareness. From hoodies and tank tops, to graphic-t’s, sweatshirts and leggings, these special items spark inspiration to “Fight Like a Girl” and look good while doing it. To learn more visit macys.com/ideology.

Shoppers will even have the opportunity to freshen up their fall beauty routines with finds from the industry’s most sought after cosmetic and fragrance brands such as Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Conair, Estee Lauder and Origins. The complete assortment of passionately pink items that support the cause will be available online at macys.com/pink beginning September 26.

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BCRF Beauty Box

Because big things really do come in small packages, Macy’s is proud to join The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through the sale of the BCRF Beauty Sampler, available in select Macy’s locations. Macy’s will donate 20% to BCRF from now until Dec. 31, 2016 for each sampler box purchased for $20. Each BCRF Beauty Sampler contains eight travel-size samples from The Estée Lauder Companies’ favorite beauty brands.

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer (Stages I-IV) are diagnosed among women in the United States in a year, resulting in approximately 40,000 deaths. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. Through various partnerships and joint efforts, Macy’s maintains a steadfast dedication to finding a cure. This year’s program is targeted to reaching customers in every aspect of their lives.

 

*Ralph Lauren Fragrances will donate to the Pink Pony Fund of The Ralph Lauren Foundation 100% of the profits equal to approximately 15% of the purchase price for each “Ralph Lauren Tender Romance” Pink Pony Limited Edition fragrance purchased in the 50 United States, Puerto Rico or DC through authorized distributors from October 1, 2016, to October 31, 2016, with a minimum guaranteed donation of $100,000 from the sale of these products. No portion of the purchase price is tax-deductible.

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About Macy’s

Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at 734 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy’s offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy’s flagship stores — including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California — are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.

 

Rimmel London – GET THE LOOK app

Rimmel London is excited to announce a breakthrough in digital technology with its innovative new GET THE LOOK app! Now, for the very FIRST TIME, you can point your smartphone at a friend, beauty ad, a photo or a person’s made-up face then virtually adopt (or recreate) a look using colour-matched cosmetics by Rimmel.
Truly ground-breaking, the GET THE LOOK uses highly-advanced real-time tracking that detects make-up on faces in print and real life. This reading is compared with Rimmel’s extensive database to find the best matching shades of mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick, lipliner, blusher, bronzer and foundation to try out on your own image using your smartphone camera and buy the look directly from your phone.
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This brand new app is now available to download for free on iOS and Android app stores.

You can get more information here:

Balmain SS17 Full Fashion Show | Paris Fashion Week 2016

Take a look at the video clip (below) from Balmain SS17 Collection.  The runway show was featured during Paris Fashion Week 2016.

Olivier Rousteing stayed true to his glamorous designs with gold accents, opulent fabrics, and intricate cuts.

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Photo Credit: Balmain IG

From viewing the collection, my favorite pieces included collar necklaces, wide belts, sheer tops, and long (flowing) skirts.  Every design from the show was stunning!

https://youtu.be/0vtdHdm_-nE

BrushCraft – MAKEUP BRUSH APPLICATION

I’m THRILLED to share the launch of BRUSHCRAFT ($18.50-$24.50 at ArtisBrush.com & AHALife.com), from the creators of revolutionary Artis. Committed to offering modern makeup brushes to those who are looking for a minimalistic route to achieve easy, effective and gorgeous makeup application, BrushCraft delivers superior cosmetic performance by combining ergonomics with design, function and performance. With a twist on the traditional makeup brush to make it more maneuverable and easy-to-use, these game-changing, accessible makeup brushes offer a fast, flawless and efficient finish. By turning the fibres at a right angle, using trademarked, man-made and engineered NuFibre, and including many more fibres in each bundle than in conventional animal hair brushes,BrushCraft improves performance and provides better makeup results every time you use these brushes.

 

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Point of Difference: BRUSHCRAFT vs. Artis:

While Artis was created for the “professional,” including makeup artists, vloggers and those looking to master the art of makeup application with a full arsenal of cosmetic tools, BrushCraft is intended for the “everyday” woman who is looking for a few go-to makeup brushes to achieve a flawless complexion, which  makes up majority of makeup wearers.. BrushCraft was designed on the belief that with a minimum number of great brushes, you can maximize your makeup application. These new no-nonsense tools provide a streamlined, minimalistic and fun application while still allowing you to achieve high-quality results like Artis.

The BrushCraft Makeup Brush – The Components:

  • BrushCraft Linear 1 – This brush is designed to help make a line of colour easier. The Linear 1 has a thin row of fibers aligned perfectly so that you can pick eyeshadow or liner and by gently pulling the brush across the skin, you can create a thin line of makeup. Great for lining eyes, or filling in and perfecting brows.
  • BrushCraft Circle 1R – This brush contains a fibre bundle that is a cylinder shape, but with a rounded domed top at the fibre tips. The shape and size makes it great for applying eyeshadow and blending, spot concealing, focused contouring, and lip colour.
  • BrushCraft Oval 3 – The Oval 3 is the perfect size and shape for applying eyeshadow products to the lid area. You can do an all-over application of colour, or use it to emphasize the outside corners of the lid or along the upper and lower lash lines. Also good for applying concealer to areas under the eyes.
  • BrushCraft Oval 6 – This is the perfect size and shape brush for applying foundation, contour and blush. Pick up a small amount of product and gently sweep it across the area of the face you want to cover. This brush has over 60,000 individual fibres in the bundle, which is a main reason it applies and blends product beautifully.

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What Makes BrushCraft Different:

  • Uniform Application – The NuFibre® fibre structure and tapered ends help apply product more consistently than animal hair. BrushCraft brushes on average have 3-10 times as many individual fibres as conventional brushes, for example the Oval 6 has over 60,000 individual fibres each with a microscopically small and soft tip.
  • Superior Blending – Every single NuFibre® filament has a tapered tip that ends in a microscopically fine structure which is only a few microns in diameter. This ultra-fine tip blends on a microscopic level, creating patterns so small they are imperceptible with the naked eye and enhancing the makeup look.
  • Efficient Use Of Product – The uniform surface area of each NuFibre® helps pickup and laydown product, without holding on to it., with less product getting tapped along the fibre’s length and instead holding it between the fibre tips
  • Retains Shape Better – NuFibre® is made with a proprietary material that has shape memory, retaining its shape better than conventional animal hairs. If a NuFibre® brush ever gets bent from compression during storage, revive the shape by passing the brush tips through steam or holding the brush under hot running water for a few seconds, reshaping, and then allowing it to dry back to its original shape.
  • Versatility – NuFibre® keeps it shape more consistently, even though it has a smaller diameter than conventional hair. This helps the fibre perform well with powders, liquids or emollient-based products.
  • Helps Avoid Sensitivities – An estimated 10% of the population is allergic to animal hair. For those with sensitive skin, NuFibre® provides an excellent animal-free alternative to conventional animal hair makeup brushes.
  • Animal-Free Beauty® – All BrushCraft brushes are 100% Animal-Free. No animal hairs or by-products are ever used in making our products.
  • Nufibre® Delivers Consistently Quality With Every Brush – NuFibre® is made using high tech production techniques that produce completely consistent fibres, ensuring that the quality of every brush will be the same, no matter when you buy it.
  • Chemically Resistant – Resists excess water, alcohol, acids, detergent and won’t degrade from brush cleaning formulas.
  • UV Resistant – NuFibre® is more resistant to UV than conventional animal hair makeup brushes and won’t degrade due to sun or light exposure.
  • Wears Longer – BrushCraft brushes were wear-tested along with two grades of conventional brushes [prestige and mass] by having a simulated skin surface move against the brush bundles for 48 hours continuously. BrushCraft brushes suffered no damage, but a significant percentage of brush hair in both conventional brush categories broke and split.
  • Very Gentle Feel During Application Of Makeup – BrushCraft brushes all have NuFibre that end in a micro soft tip that is so small it is measured in microns and can’t be seen with the naked eye. These tips provide a more gentle feel than other brushes, so they don’t irritate the skin during application.
  • Comfortable Fit – Traditional handle shape is not only classic, but feels familiar in the hand and fingers.
  • Enhanced Performance – Each brush is sized and balanced to help provide a familiar feel to the brush, which helps enhance application and performance, while using fibre bundles that eliminate the need for a metal ferrule. The fibres are held in place by a proprietary method that allows the fibres to be positioned in new ways for makeup brushes. Most BrushCraft Brushes have the fibres aligned perpendicular to the handle and skin surface. This keeps the fibre tips continuously in contact with the skin during application and creates superior laydown and blending.
  • Assists In Ease Of Application – Design helps facilitate self-application of makeup. The fibre alignment and the tilted handle aid in simplifying application and blending to one’s own face. The BrushCraft Brushes have matte finish surface on the handle. This helps the fingers better grip the handle and allows more control over makeup application.
  • Durability – High tech resins, matte finishes, and durable monofilaments are used to help make this handmade brush more dependable and durable over its lifetime of use.
  • More Modern – The BrushCraft Collection is both modern and classic at the same time. The aesthetics of the smooth flowing surface are pleasing to the eye.

Indie Fashion Week DC Cycle 3 | Oct. 3-9, 2016

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today for this thing called FASHION!” From October 3rd-9th, Indie Fashion Week  will be hosting several events throughout Washington, DC. For Cycle 3, the fashion series will be paying homage “in style” to the Iconic Independent artist Prince Rogers Nelson, whose untimely passing rocked the world this year. In addition, Indie Fashion Week will be highlighting Domestic Violence as the month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the week, the color PURPLE will be represented throughout all of the events and several songs by Prince will the theme of each individual event.
Indie Fashion Week  was created by Harley Morgan and Terrance Payton (ROE the Agency, LLC) to create a fresh look at independent fashions who may not be able to gain big recognition when they first launch on the scene. Buyers, the media, influencers, style connoisseurs and the general public will get an ample opportunity to interact, connect with, and support Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle brands over a seven day span. Indie Fashion Week aims to bridge the gap between consumers and independent brands by building a platform to facilitate sustainability, brand expansion, and retail opportunities. Indie Fashion Week is building a new and vibrant fashion community by creating a space where tools can be provided to help fashion entrepreneurs to learn about the business of fashion, to hone their craft, to network with their peers, and to build long lasting business relationships.
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When asked about the vision behind the creation of Indie Fashion Week, Co-Creator Harley states  “Indie Fashion Week is shifting the style culture in a multitude of ways. From highlighting the fashion brands from our area down to the EXPERIENCE that you receive with such a wide range of fashion-fused events, you have no choice but to be excited! The mood Is changing; the time has come for us to get excited about fashion here in our city!”
 
The full schedule of Indie Fashion Week is as follows:
  • Monday, October 3rd– “KISS” at #ModelMONDAYZ – Kickoff Networking Party at The Manor
  • Tuesday, October 4th– “Controversy” at #StyleISH Styling Competition at Touche featuring Celebrity Stylist Zoe Dupree
  • Wednesday, October 5th– “Sign of the Times” at WALA Creative Entrepreneur Workshop Series “Trademarks & Copyrights”   Use code IndieFashionWeek for 50% Ticket
  • Thursday, October 6th– “Pop Life” at #StylishMixer Industry Party [Invite Only] at Ping Pong Dim Sum
  • Friday, October 7th– “Diamonds & Pearls” at #Rendezvous Ready 2 Wear Presentation at L8
  • Saturday, October 8th– “Let’s Go Crazy” at #FashionNightOut
  • Sunday, October 9th– “Purple REIGN” at The Indie 500 Fashion Finale
If you are excited about the upcoming fashion week, please take some time to read about the happenings from Cycle 2 by clicking HERE for the event recap and then make sure to get ready for Cycle 3!
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For more information on
Indie Fashion Week DC, information on volunteering or to RSVP to any of the events, please visit www.indiefashionweekdc.com. You can also follow
Indie Fashion Week on Social Media: Twitter – @Indie5HundredDC, Instagram – @IndieFashionWeek, and Facebook –www.facebook.com/indiefashionweekdc. 

Celebrate National Coffee Day With Sally Hansen

To celebrate National Coffee Day Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador, Madeline Poole, created a nail look inspired by java.  For the nail look, Madeline used Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Birthday Suit and Totem-ly Yours to create a coffee bean mani.

Below please find images and a step-by step guide for creating the nail look.

National Coffee Day Nail Look
Step-By-Step Guide
Step 1
Start by applying 2 coats of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Birthday Suit to all the nails.
Step 3
Fill in this semi-circle and repeat this process in a flip-flopping manner down the nails. The feel should be organic and random in placement.
Step 2
Using a striping brush, outline a semi-circle shape on the pinky nail using the color Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Totem-ly Yours. The shape should resemble the shape of a coffee bean – oblong and round.
Step 4
After painting the coffee bean outlines. Allow the nails to dry a few minutes and then apply one coat of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat.

Cult Favorites from Sally Hansen, Rimmel London and Jergens

I wanted to share some cult favorites from the much-adored beauty companies:  Sally Hansen, Jergens and Rimmel London.

This list of products never lose their luster, following or ability to enhance your look instantly. Sally Hansen Hard As Nails is an iconic product from the brand, one people still love, rely on and adore to keep their nails in tip-top shape. Rimmel London’s ScandalEyes Mascara is still a go-to for instant volume for your lashes and Jergens, although the product is newer, has now released it in the much adored Cherry Almond Scent that Jergens lovers have always known and loved.

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails: 

THINK Protective armor for nails.

WHAT IT IS: The original nail clinic in a bottle. Give your nails the ultimate fortifying treatment with Hard As Nails, a Sally Hansen essential developed to strengthen and support nails. Created to help prevent chipping, splitting and cracking, the multi-tasking formula can be used alone, as a base coat, or as a top coat to seal and protect your manicure. Salon-tested and dermatologist-tested, Hard As Nails provides powerful, long-lasting protection to help nails grow.

For maximum manicure staying power, use before and after applying polish to seal nail edges and create a hard, smooth, chip-resistant surface.  

HOW TO USE: Nails must be clean and free of nail enamel, oil, and cream. Apply 1-2 coats to clean dry nails. Brush around nail edges and under nail tips.

WHAT IT COSTS: $2.75

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Rimmel London ScandalEyes Mascara

THINK: Lashes so big, lush and flirty, it’s scandalous. 

WHAT IT IS: Lashes that get the rumor mill going. Don’t be surprised to find yourself at the center of a scandal with this mascara: Everyone will be whispering that your lashes must be fake when you wear Rimmel London SCANDALEYES Mascara. From the supersized brush to the collagen- and keratin-boosted formula, everything about SCANDALEYES is designed to raise eyebrows and get people talking.

Volume Flash SCANDALEYES Mascara: Get scandalous lashes that cause a stir with this ultra volume-boosting formula, developed to give even the skimpiest lashes a shaped, plumped, exaggerated finish. The secret? SCANDALEYES Mascara is made with a supersized blend featuring triple the collagen and keratin* and a flexible new MaxDensity brush that’s longer, wider, denser and 50% larger than Rimmel’s biggest brush. Instantly captures and plumps each and every lash.

Available shades: Black and Extreme Black

WHAT IT COSTS: $6.99

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Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer (NOW in the cult classic Jergens scent of Cherry Almond)

WHAT IS :  Last year, Jergens® Skincare introduced a game-changing and time-saving way to quickly and intensely hydrate wet skin at the peak moisture moment when it is most receptive to hydration. Jergens® Wet Skin™ Moisturizer is formulated to blend effortlessly to water, immediately absorbing and locking in moisture, with no sticky residue. No need to dry before you apply, and no need to wait before you dress. Glide on Jergens® Wet Skin™ Moisturizer before you step out of the shower and get 2X the moisturization in 1/2 the time.*

This fall, Jergens® Skincare brings women their breakthrough hydration shortcut in a tried and true Jergens Scent….Create a sensory experience with Jergens® Wet Skin™ Moisturizer with Original Cherry Almond Essence, delicately fragranced with the brands timeless and iconic scent.

WHAT IT COSTS: $6.99 for 10 oz.

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