Handbag Gallery 2015 – Designer to Moderate Price

 

One fashion item that unites all women (across the world) are gorgeous handbags.  We love them and they keep us organized. Handbags also serve various purposes in our life and can upgrade any look!

For example, we have kids and purchase a different “style” handbag; we start a new job and purchase a different “color” handbag.  The options are endless because retailers and designers work actively to suit our fashion needs.

Everyone has their favorite fashion accessory and personally, I prefer a new handbag.  In the gallery above, I’ve shared a few bags that might suit your liking.  The purses range from designer to moderately priced.  I’m also very fond of the rich hues shown in gray, dark purple, and taupe.

Also, stay connected to this website because I will share an interview from The Purse Paparazzi handbag collection very soon!

Teen Vogue Back-To-School Saturdays: Arundel Mills Mall

Teen Vogue will host it’s Back-To-School Saturdays event at Arundel Mills Mall on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 1 – 4 p.m.  I grew up reading Teen Voguegetting all of my makeup and fashion tips right before school started.  I will forever be a fan!

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EVENT DATES: 8/8/2015 – 8/8/2015

Join us before it’s time to hit the books with a sneak peek at the hottest back-to-school trends at Arundel Mills.

DATE: Saturday, August 8th

TIME: 1-4PM

LOCATION: Fashion Court near Starbucks

Cupcake and mocktail bar will be available as well as a Beauty station.

Show your back-to-school fashion discovery using #foundatsimon #contest, for your chance to win $2,500.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter Contest by: 12/31/15. To enter and for Official Rules, go to www.simon.com/foundatsimonrules

If you like this post, click here: Teen Vogue Handbook Careers in Fashion

Ann Taylor Safari Looks and Style

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Take a cue from celebrities like Diane Kruger and Olivia Wilde and be adventurous with your style by incorporating thesafari trend into your wardrobe.  Ann Taylor offers a variety of elevated khaki styles with cargo pockets and accessories in exotic and earthy palettes that are sure to spice up your ensemble.

Take on fierce femininity with a midi-skirt or flattering cargo skinny jeans paired with a light sweater or jacket for an easy, in between season look.

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Accentuate your look with printed flats or a tortoiseshell belt to make a statement. Add a pop of color to your neutrals with a pair of red pumps that will leave you looking sophisticated in your safari look.

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Target Lainee D’Orsay Pumps – Nude Pumps for Women of Color

I shared a post last month titled the “Nudes Pumps Collection Spring 2015.”  Since that time, I decided to research a collection of affordable nude pumps for women of color.  I love my red bottom shoes but we shouldn’t sacrifice cost for real fashion and style.

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After searching the internet for months (and canceling my shoe order) I found myself shopping at Target. Something told me to visit the shoe department because I am a sucker for a good sale. Sitting on the rack for $20.00 dollars was the Lainee D’Orsay Pumps!  I was super excited because although they’re not considered to be a nude pump, this shoe is the exact color of my skin complexion.

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I like to wear nude pumps when I’m hosting Lifestyle Segments at the news station.  They’re also a great style option for attending fashion events or date night.  I have truly mastered the art of mixing “high and low end pieces” to create a total look.  For example, thrifted jeans with a Nordstrom bangle; dress from Target paired with a Louis Vuitton Neverfull.

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I also discovered the Melanie Classic Pumps which are very similiar to the Patent Red Sole Pump.  For future references, I will always visit Target to find a sale on stylish shoes!  Follow me on Instagram @kwest1908 to keep up with my shopping deals.

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MYHABIT Clutch Handbags – Favorite Brands and Prices

MyHabit offers customers an inspiring daily destination to discover new and favorite brands at exciting prices:
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Alexander McQueen Demanta Piccola Clutch, Gold

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Buji Baja Zig Zag Madagascar Clutch, Multi

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Lauren Merkin Tatum Clutch, White

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Jessica McClintock Hiss Cage Minaudiere, Bone

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Jessica McClintock Asymmetrical Clutch, Leopard

 

Jennifer Hudson Soho Jeans and New York & Company

Jennifer Hudson‘s new Soho Jeans collaboration with New York & Company

The new face of Soho Jeans? Who else but Jennifer Hudson. With her modern aesthetic and fashion-forward style, she’s the perfect match for our lineup of denim with a downtown vibe. From better-than-ever bootcuts to super sleek skinnies (and every style in between), our Soho jeans are key to mastering fashion’s hottest trends — from retro-cool 70s to glamorous boho-chic (and beyond).

Get the Fit. Looking good and feeling your best? Done and done. Our super-flattering fit solutions are designed to be ultra-stylish and ultra-flattering. Secret slimming panels, curve-creating cuts, faux front pockets — all the details are taken care of.

A Leg Up. Classic, chic and totally comfortable, our leggings are an absolute must. Complete with trend-right twists (hello, sparkling rhinestone accents!) in hot-now high waisted and cropped cuts, they give a stylish jolt to any laid-back look.

A Bootcut Above the Rest. Behold: the time-tested silhouette is better than ever. Thanks to ultra-slimming faux scoop pockets and whiskering details to highlight those curves, our classic bootcut has reached the next level. Topped off with washes from basic to bold, these essential jeans are the perfect pick for wherever you’re headed — day or night.

Sophisticated Skinnies. Mornings, evenings, weekdays, weekends — it’s always the right time to strut your stuff in the super versatile skinny. Created to flatter in all the right places, these sleek and polished jeans jumpstart your style any day of the week. Just add an on-trend top, throw on some sky-high heels or chic sandals, and you’re good to go.

The Best BF. Your boyfriend has never looked this good! Effortlessly taking laid-back style to new heights, our boyfriend jean brings you a modern silhouette in a slightly sleeker fit. Elevated with vintage patchwork, destroyed details and contrasting topstitching, they’re the perfect way to amp up your downtime.

The Long & Short of It. The stress of looking for the right fit? Out the window. We’ve made finding petite & tall jeans a snap! Our lineup brings you classic cuts and favorite colors in right-for-you lengths.

from New York & Company.com

 

 

lululemon athletica Harbor East and The Baltimore Love Project Capsule Collection

Michael Owen teams up with lululemon athletica Harbor East for The Baltimore Love Project Capsule Collection, a limited edition of 500 lululemon garments adorned with Owen’s Baltimore-inspired designs.  

Designed exclusively for lululemon Harbor East, each women’s What The Sport Tank and Men’s 5 Factor Short Sleeve will feature the commissioned street artist’s unique take on the yoga brand’s technical athletic apparel with an effort to spread the message of LOVE to the city of Baltimore.

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Barcocina Baltimore, MD, Thursday, July 16th, 2015

—On Thursday, July 16th, from 7:00PM– 9:00PM, lululemon athletica Harbor East will launch The Baltimore Love Project Capsule Collection at Barcocina, 1629 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231. The event will feature a VIP shopping reception. 40 % of the proceeds will go towards the next installment of Michael Owen’s LOVE murals in West Baltimore.

“I’m excited to partner with lululemon athletica and focus energy towards bringing Baltimore together especially considering all that our city has been through recently,” says Owen.  “This new collaboration is a response to the unrest through-out Baltimore. The garments reference the LOVE pattern sprayed on boarded windows during the riots, while the mural will act as a permanent memorial.”

The Baltimore Love Project Capsule Collection for lululemon athletica will be available for sale in store only at lululemon athletica Harbor East, 820 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 528-5485, beginning Thursday, July 16th.  This collection is limited to 500 garments available exclusively at this lululemon location.  In addition, they will also be featured at Grateful Phlow, a jam band inspired yoga flow event happening Saturday, July 18th from 6pm10pm at Union Craft Brewing, 1700 Union Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211.

 

About Michael Owen and the Baltimore Love Project:

The Baltimore Love Project expresses love by connecting people and communities across Baltimore City through love themed murals.  Michael Owen is the creator and lead artist of the Baltimore Love Project.  After living in Seattle, Cleveland and Orlando, Michael moved to Baltimore to attend Maryland Institute College of Art. Since receiving his BFA in 2004, Michael has been painting all around the United States, utilizing galleries as well as the streets, including one of the world’s longest murals at 1/4 mile in length. Owen has collaborated with numerous brands including Faberge, Seagram’s, Toyota and Woven Accents.

For more information, visit www.michaelowenart.com.

Christina Milian – We Are Pop Culture Store Grand Opening

Continuing to build her entrepreneurial repertoire, actress and singer-songwriter Christina Milian opens the doors for her store, We Are Pop Culture, this past Monday. The store began online back in November 2014. Shortly after launching the online version, We Are Pop Culture was featured on KTLA. Ever since, the brand has grown immensely. Eight months after the feature, Christina made the decision to open the brand new store front on Melrose Ave in Los Angeles.

We Are Pop Culture, as a brand, highlights lifestyle, pop culture, and its influences on the world today. The company focuses on providing customers with visually stimulating, thought provoking, and trendsetting products that fit into their everyday lives. This Street-wear and Casual-wear clothing for the modern-day woman is edgy, funky, comfy, and trendy.

For more information on the brand, We Are Pop Culture, please visit their website http://wearepopculture.com/.

Christopher Schafer Clothier Interview with Style + Life + Fashion

Style + Life + Fashion interviewed Seth Schafer from Christopher Schafer Clothier located in Baltimore, Maryland.  Seth joined the business in 2013, leaving his own mark on the fashion industry.

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He has been featured in the Baltimore Business Journal as well helping the team to win RAW Awards Baltimore’s Best Fashion Designers 2013. 

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What inspired you to become a menswear designer?

My father was the biggest inspiration. He opened my eyes to the industry and really took me under his wing. Since working with him I have developed my own style in how I design clothing.

In your opinion, what makes your studio and collection unique from any other brand?

Our studio is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. My father and I are both musicians and we have a full stage setup in our studio. We enjoy playing music after a long day. He is a drummer and I’m a bassist. We have a different ambiance compared to most places. We are located on 1400 Aliceanna Street in a two hundred year old warehouse. The juxtaposition of a vintage building with modern luxury suits really works for us. We are really active in the community as well. We recycle gently used suits and give them to gentleman who have been recently released from prison. The goal is to dress them accordingly to give them a better chance at landing a career. More info can be found at www.sharpdressedman.org

What are some of your greatest accomplishments as a designer?

I was named Baltimore’s Best Tailor by the City Paper in 2014. I also was awarded 40 Under 40 award from the Baltimore Business Journal.

What’s your favorite accessory from the collection?

We just finished up a ton of new ties that are made from vintage silk. They all are beautiful but one particular paisley tie has been my favorite!

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Honestly, how many suits do you own?

I have all the staple suits of a wardrobe. The navy solid, grey solid, charcoal herringbone are essentials in anyone’s wardrobe. I have about 15 suits. I recycle my older suits and give them to our Sharp Dress Man program. I would have a much bigger wardrobe if I kept all of my suits, but the enjoyment of telling a gentleman that the suit I’m giving them was mine personally is an awesome feeling.

Do you have any advice for anyone that’s interested in becoming a menswear or fashion designer?

I would recommend spending as much time as you can meeting people in your industry. They can help refer business and teach you things about the business. I personally think it makes you a better designer if you can help recommend other people for your clients needs.

What’s in the future for Christopher Schafer Clothier?

Right now we are rapidly growing here in Baltimore. The vision is to have a shop in Los Angeles and London.

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Interviewed by Kimberly West