February 2016 - Page 2 of 5 - Style [+] Life [+] Fashion by [@kwest1908]

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / February 23, 2016

Vino 301 Wine Concierge – Wine Tour for Alzheimer’s Research

Tour Ambassadors of Vino 301 Wine Concierge are raising their glasses to support of the Alzheimer’s Association with the sponsorship of a charitable wine tour to the Westminster Wine Region.

The event is scheduled for March 6, 2016 at 10:00 am, and will include tours to the Old Westminster Winery and Springfield Manor Winery. Many of the vineyards featured on the tour are grown in Bordeaux style. Lovers of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Grigio, or Vidal Blanc will especially relish this tantalizing treat.

According to statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association, there is an estimated 5.1 million people 65 years and older in the United States living with Alzheimer’s. Approximately 200,000 individuals below the age of 65 are afflicted with the disease.

Vino 301 Wine Concierge is the one of the latest sponsors to join forces with the organization in the fight against the disease. The company was asked to host the tour by a former tour guest, Ms. LeeAnn Charpentier, whose grandmother had the disease and died. LeeAnn wanted to do something to honor her grandmother’s memory and raise funds for Alzheimer’s research.

Discussing Vino 301 Wine Concierge’s response to Ms. Charpentier’s request, Managing Director of the company, Leslie Frelow said: “We thought it was a great idea and were eager to help. Ms Charpentier has been a tremendous supporter of Vino 301. We hope our contribution will further research for a cure for this debilitating disease.”

Fees for the tour cost $87 for wine tasters, and $37 for non-drinkers. Net profits will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. For further information or to register for the tour, visit: Alzheimer Charitable Wine Tour.

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / February 23, 2016

BJs Cherry Berry Smoothie – American Heart Health Month

February is Heart Health Month and BJs Wholesale Club has some delicious produce (and recipes) to help us live a healthy lifestyle. Personally, I am a huge fan of smoothies! They’re easy to make and the perfect breakfast option for families.

Smoothies can be made in a variety of ways depending on your health needs. For example, if you’re having digestive issues, add a teaspoon of Flaxseed into your mixture. Drinking a smoothie provides ease into your morning routine and allows breakfast on the go. It can also serve as a filling afternoon snack instead of drinking a soda or eating potato chips.

Homemade Cherry Berry Recipe

2 containers (5 oz each) Yoplait Greek Cherry or Strawberry Blended Yogurt

1 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm Frozen Organic Sweet Cherries

1/2 cup Cascadian Farm Frozen Organic Strawberries

1 cup Milk

Make It:

Place all ingredients in a blender
Cover & blend on high speed, about 1 minute or until smooth
Pour into 3 glasses
Serve immediately

For my smoothie recipe, I like to include a small amount of water and 2 teaspoons of Wellsley Farms Pure Honey. Also, if your schedule will be hectic the next morning, take frozen fruit out of the freezer (the night before.) This will help ingredients blend faster and more consistently. Pour the smoothie into your tumblr and go!

Ingredients are from BJs Wholesale Club

Cute Tumblr from Dollar Store

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Accessories / February 22, 2016

Nude Barre in Laurel DeWitt – NYFW Fall and Winter 2016

Nude Barre Complements Laurel Dewitt Collection, In Designers NYFW Fall/Winter ’16 Show

Nude Barre premium intimates finished looks for the Laurel DeWitt show during Fall/ Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week at 1OAK. The only assorted hosiery undoubtedly chosen to launch Laurel DeWitt’s new inspiration for metal appliqué invisible hosiery.

Laurel DeWitt model above was stunning in this metal mesh crop top with over sized pyramid stud detail. Metal appliqué Nude Barre Fishnet Tights, and standing in Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. Nude Barre enabled the metal designs to appear “glued to the skin” under a distressed denim pant, with chain detail and metal appliqué.

Nude Barre Crystallized Fishnet Tights offered a subtle sparkle to these Laurel DeWitt skirts below. Striking denim skirt with chain appliqué, chain fringe floor length cape and Tom Ford shoes. Tights well companied under this regal chain sweater with oversized pyramid stud detail. With a fringed denim skirt with chain web overlay, denim & chain detail and Jimmy Choo shoes. Nude Barre added just enough shine to flawlessly complete each look.

ABOUT NUDE BARRE
Nude Barre premium hosiery is the brainchild of trained Alvin Ailey and former New York Knicks dancer, Erin Carpenter. After firsthand experience of the hardships finding perfectly matched and affordable tights that can withstand hours of movement. Available in opaque or fishnet and seamless thongs, the line offers 10 shades of nude for adults/children to match all skin tones. From the catwalk to the dance floor, Nude Barre was designed for all around performance.

Hair / February 19, 2016

NYFW Textured Hair and Cantu Products

Texture on the Runway, took place last Saturday in New York City. This was a unique runway show where curls are embraced and the center of attention! Five brands put together five amazing looks to celebrate every hair texture.

“The Socialite” by Cantu
“When you want your hair to be your biggest and best accessory, this super defined afro will do just that and more!” Cantu stylist, Maria Antoinette

Step-by-step:
1. Starting with clean hair, apply Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream

2. Section off a horizontal part of hair in the nape and apply Cantu Shea Butter Coconut Curling Cream and Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Moisturizing Twist & Lock Gel

3. Brush through to evenly distribute the product

4. Next, taking a medium sized section of hair and two strand twist the hair down to the ends

5. Roll the ends on to perm rods to create a curl

6. Repeat until all of the hair is twisted and rolled on perm rods

7. Once hair is completely dry, remove all perm rods and twists

8. Finally, separate each twist until desired fullness

“The Boss” by Cantu
“The perfect style to create on an old twist out or to prolong shampoo day!” Cantu stylist, Maria Antoinette

Step-by-step:
1. Hydrate hair with Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream and Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Comeback Curl Next Day Curl Revitalizer

2. Detangle and brush all hair into a top knot

3. Apply Cantu Shea Butter Extra Hold Edge Stay Gel on the full perimeter of the hairline

4. Use a bristle brush to evenly distribute through the hair and secure with a pony tail holder

5. Take Marley hair and Kanekalon braiding hair, twist the two hair textures into a loose two strand twist and secure each end with an elastic band

6. Starting in the middle of the twisted extensions, secure around the top knot with bobby pins

7. Pin the twisted extensions into place, to best compliment the face shape

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / February 19, 2016

Westfield Annapolis: Get the Look from Variety Studios Installation

To celebrate Awards Season this year, Westfield partnered with Variety to bring the hottest red carpet looks to local Westfield centers around the U.S.

Through this exclusive fashion partnership, top Westfield retailers including Nordstrom, Macys and Anthropologie curated celebrity looks from Hollywood so shoppers can also get the look of their favorite celebrities for less!

I was invited (as a media outlet) to visit Westfield, Annapolis Mall and re-create one of the installation looks. This was exciting because the campaign included a few of my favorite retailers.

My individual style would be described as poised and polished. I like tailored lines with a hint of femininity through ruffles, patterns, and fabric textures. My style icons vary (depending on the mood) but are primarily Michelle Obama, Eva Longoria, with a hint of Kourtney Kardashian.

I started my shopping journey (for the campaign) at Nordstrom where I found a beautiful array of formal gowns. The store did not disappoint fashionable customers by providing lace, sequins, and floral dresses. In support of the campaign, I also discovered a Vince Camuto visual display showcasing a monochromatic shift dress, slacks, and tote bag.

After leaving Nordstrom, I walked over to Lord and Taylor. If you’re searching for a Little Black Dress, they have it here! The campaign celebrated Satires Ronan’s fashion style and her LBD through the installation display.

Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Variety/REX Shutterstock.

I concluded my shopping adventure by visiting Macys women’s department. From there, I was able to create a look that suits my personal style.

I purchased a Thalia Sodi Solid Scuba Blazer and Pencil Skirt. This set looked amazing due to the jacket’s stand collar, open front, and leopard-print lining. The skirt enhanced my body type along with subtle cut-outs at the hem-line. I can’t wait to share my style photo on the site!

To learn more and re-create your personal style in support of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors visit the installation at Westfield Annapolis now through March 1, 2016.

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Beauty / February 18, 2016

Red Wine Masque from Wilma Schumann

For some of us, wine is not just a drink, but it’s a lifestyle. There’s nothing better than sipping on a glass of wine after a long day at work. But, did you know there’s more to wine than just feeling relaxed? The unique, rich ingredients in red wine actually have an incredible amount of beauty benefits.

Studies have shown that drinking a glass of wine a day not only has health benefits such as improving heart health and boosting immunity, but it also has incredible beauty benefits. The powerful antioxidants found in grapes used to make red wine actually slow the growth of bacteria that cause acne, decrease the look of aging and help to fight free radicals.

Celebrate this National Drink Wine Day with a soothing Red Wine Masque from Wilma Schumann, which is packed with powerful antioxidants that deliver supple, hydrated, more youthful-looking skin. Cheers to that!

Celebrate the holiday with Wilma Schumann Red Wine Hydra-Gel Masques ($39.00 for four). These masques are saturated with its key ingredient and Hyaluronic Acid for maximum hydration. All are loaded with anti-aging ingredients to instantly reveal healthier, more youthful-looking skin. This antioxidant mask formulated with Red Wine is rich in polyphenols, making it an ideal addition to any anti-aging regimen. Ideal as a first-line of defense against skin exposed to free radicals and environmental damage.

Ann Taylor / February 18, 2016

Ann Taylor SS16 Collection – What To Wear

A good pair of pants can be hard to find. This season, Ann Taylor helps make your search effortless with their new collection, featuring some of 2016’s most popular styles.

Go beyond skinny jeans and elevate your ensemble with culottes, cropped, high-waisted and wide leg pants. Take your wardrobe to the next level with everything from pattern prints to suede culottes.

Gift Ideas / February 17, 2016

National Drink Wine Day – How To Celebrate

Thursday, February 18th is National Drink Wine Day and what better way to pay tribute to this holiday than to “wine” down and kick off the weekend with a glass (or two) of your favorite wine.

Whether you prefer to honor this holiday with friends, at the office or alone at home-sweet-home, below please find four essentials for your celebration.

The Perfect Sip: Santa Margherita

Savor Every Drop: Wine Aerator

Celebrate the reason for this holiday with a varietal from Santa Margherita’s collection. Santa Margherita’s Pinot Grigio Alto Adige is a dry white – a wine of great personality and versatility. Chianti Classico Riserva is an intriguing red, absorbing an array of earthly wide-ranging aromatics. Prosecco Superiore is a sparkling wine and the perfect base for a variety of bubbly cocktails. ($17.99 – $26.99)

A Toast to Thursday: Stemware

KRUPS 2-Bottle Wine Aerator offers your guests their favorite glass of red or white wine chilled to perfection. The KRUPS Wine Aerator allows you to chill, aerate, serve and preserve wine all at once. With a preserve function that features a vacuum technology and removes oxygen from the bottle, you can preserve wine for up to 10 days making the most out of each bottle. ($499.99)

Drink Without Damage: Teeth Whitener

Prep for the evening by decorating your celebration space with sophisticated pieces from Fitz and Floyd. Friends and family will love sipping their favorite varietal out of these glamourous glasses. ($49.99/4-piece set)

Supersmile Quikee’s on-the-go instant stain removing formula comes to the rescue after a night of drinking red wine. Their formula with Calprox guarantees whiter teeth, removes stains and freshens breath without brushing or rinsing. A quick swipe of the tongue and smiles and breath is refreshed. The tube is conveniently the same size as a tube of lip balm so you can keep it as discrete as you need. ($18)

Accessories / February 16, 2016

Shoedazzle Dalton Tote – What To Wear

The style and size of a handbag can instantly update anyone’s wardrobe. Personally, I like to carry bags that are large and have a distinct color.

I was attracted to the Dalton tote due to its pebbled texture and space of the bag. The tote also comes in three colors Lavender, Black, and Cognac. I am looking forward to styling this handbag with a wrap dress, long sleeve top, or skinny jeans!

Beauty / February 16, 2016

Sally Hansen for 3.1 Phillip Lim – NYFW Fall 2016 Show

Sally Hansen is proud to be the exclusive nail partner for 3.1 Phillip Lim and to create nail looks for the Fall 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week. “For Fall 2016, I was looking at a lot of Japanese influences so it was important to me that the nails were precise and simple. We went with graphic combinations of neutral and metallic creating a beautiful optical illusion effect,” explained Phillip Lim.

THE INSPIRATION

“3.1 Phillip Lim’s new collection was inspired by Japanese craftsmanship, elegant lacquered wood, samurai sword embellishment, and even lipstick packaging. The location is intimate, secretive and lit by red light, evoking an underground performance or fight club. I thought immediately about a tradition I had once heard from the Heian period in Japan when ninjas would paint the symbol of their clan on their thumb. I wanted the nail look to feel symbolic and to have a striking contrast, hence the use of metallic with the beige shade, but to also work with the palette of the collection – a traditional autumnal array of olive green, mustard and burgundy. We did a circular optical illusion in Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Commander in Chic and Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gilty Party on half of the girls and an oval shape in Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Camelflage and Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gilty Party on the other half. The oval shape was inspired by the hardware on the bags and belts.” – Madeline Poole, Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador.

Commander in Chic, Gilty Party, Camelflage are part of Sally Hansen’s award-winning Complete Salon Manicure collection that infuses trend-setting shades with an expert-quality formula to deliver salon-caliber results. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure delivers seven salon manicure steps in one bottle. Chip-resistant strength joins gel-quality shine. Runway-ready color meets nourishing benefits. Plus, with a built-in base and top coat, it’s all you need to achieve a professional manicure at home.

THE MANICURIST

Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador Madeline Poole is a nail artist working in New York and LA. Trained as a painter, Madeline discovered the world of on-set manicuring, immediately recognizing that it was a culmination of all of her talent, interests and expertise. Her unique ability to craft innovative nail designs, impeccable execution, and emphasis on skin care has made her one of the most sought after names in the beauty industry. As part of her collaboration with Sally Hansen, Madeline helps set the artistic direction for a new generation of modern nail looks and collections globally with her fashion-forward vision.

For the latest on Sally Hansen’s fashion week story, join the conversation at #SallyHansenX31PhillipLim or:

@sally_hansen @sallyhansen

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