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Polka dots! Add pieces from Ann Taylor such as an effortless maxi dress, romper or the perfect shirt of the peppy print to your wardrobe— big, small or mixed together, for a pop of fun this season!
Top off your polka-dotted ensemble with grab-and-go accessories, like a fedora or a bucket bag.
Mens Wearhouse (NYSE: MW) launches its eighth annual National Suit Drive, a six-week initiative that collects donations of gently-used professional attire for unemployed Americans. Clothing collected at Mens Wearhouse stores between June 22nd and July 31st, will be distributed to over 180 local non-profit organizations that provide job-ready skills, training and seminars to disadvantaged men and women entering or re-entering the workforce.
As part of this year’s National Suit Drive, Mens Wearhouse is issuing a challenge to consumers to meet or exceed the goal of 250,000 donated items. Over the past seven years, the National Suit Drive has collected approximately 850,000 professional clothing donations, and this year marks the opportunity to break the one million donation mark.
“A suit is more than just about how you look – it’s about how you feel, and it’s important to feel your absolute best during a job interview,” said Doug Ewert, CEO of The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. “The National Suit Drive gives men looking to re-enter the workforce a chance at a new beginning. Through this annual campaign, we’ve had an opportunity to truly make a difference in people’s lives, and we’re excited at the potential of reaching one million donations this year.”
Starting on June 22nd, consumers can donate their gently-used professional clothing including men’s and women’s suits, ties, jackets, shirts, pants, belts and shoes, at over 900 Men’s Wearhouse locations across the country. As a thank you, donors will receive 50 percent off the regular retail price of their next purchase from Men’s Wearhouse (excluding shoes, clearance and Exceptional Value items).
“While the National Suit Drive collects gently used professional attire, what it’s really collecting is confidence, inspiration, and a chance,” said Joseph Abboud, award-winning designer and Chief Creative Director of The Men’s Wearhouse. “In a suit, the world looks at you a little differently, and everyone deserves to know what that feels like.”
This year, the National Suit Drive is partnering with DeMarco Murray, the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, to help spread the word. “Whether ‘suiting up’ on the field or off, I’ve felt first-hand the confidence a suit provides and how it helps you perform at your personal best,” said Murray. “I’m thrilled to be partnering with the National Suit Drive to give othermen throughout the nation the ability to recognize their dreams – and achieve them.”
#GIVEASUIT AND GET SOCIAL
To help spread the word about this year’s National Suit Drive, Mens Wearhouse is encouraging people to share the #giveasuit post found on their Facebook page. For every share, the company will donate $1 (up to $25,000) to the local nonprofits they have partnered with.
For more information, visit the National Suit Drive website at www.nationalsuitdrive.com.
About Mens Wearhouse
Founded in 1973, Mens Wearhouse is one of North America’s largest specialty retailers of men’s apparel with 1,758 stores. The Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G stores carry a full selection of suits, sport coats, furnishings and accessories in exclusive and non-exclusive merchandise brands and Mens Wearhouse and Tux stores carry a limited selection. Most K&G stores carry a full selection of women’s apparel. Tuxedo rentals are available in the Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and Mens Wearhouse and Tux stores. Additionally, Men’s Wearhouse operates a global corporate apparel and workwear group consisting of Twin Hill in the United States and Dimensions, Alexandra and Yaffy in the United Kingdom. For additional information on Men’s Wearhouse, please visit the Company’s websites:
Coach, Inc., a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, goes to the dogs as it reveals its newest advertising campaign. Titled “COACH PUPS,” the new campaign features canine stars in a series of portraits photographed by Steven Meisel. It launches this month with Miss Asia Kinney, the adorable four-legged companion of Lady Gaga.
The campaign celebrates the dogs in our lives and captures the pups’ unique personalities as they “model” Coach’s Fall 2015 star bags. Additional PUPS staring in the campaign will be revealed shortly. Miss Asia Kinney, Lady Gaga’s now famous French Bulldog has amassed a substantial social media following in only a few short weeks. The Coach bags she elegantly models in the campaign are the Edie and the Rucksack.
Art directed by Fabien Baron and styled by Karl Templer, COACH PUPS will appear in print, online and on outdoor media globally starting in July.
Lady Gaga commented: “I am so proud of Miss Asia! She’s a natural in front of the camera, and we’re both so excited that the iconic Steven Meisel shot her for Coach’s pup campaign! I really love getting to watch my best friend be a star.”
Stuart Vevers, Creative Director at Coach comments, “’I’ve never had so much fun on a shoot. The combination of Mr. Meisel and the pups was an extraordinary, surreal, special moment. We wanted to create playful images that make you smile. We were inspired by some images from the Coach archive, which featured Eddie—the dog that starred in the TV series Frasier—to create something joyful, with humor and character. That’s a spirit that’s uniquely at the heart of Coach.”
This new initiative will also introduce the social campaign #coachpups, including a range of online activities for fellow dog fanciers, opportunities for Instameets, special talks and other events hosted by the great and the good of the canine world. This will also mark the debut of the Coach Snapchat account.
Coach has made a donation to Chicago French Bulldog Rescue (frenchieporvous.org) on behalf of Miss Asia Kinney and her devoted owner.
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About Coach
Coach, established in New York City in 1941, is a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections with a rich heritage of pairing exceptional leathers and materials with innovative design. Coach is sold worldwide through Coach stores, select department stores and specialty stores, and through Coach’s website at www.coach.com. Coach’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol COH and Coach’s Hong Kong Depositary Receipts are traded on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the symbol 6388.
Enjoy this powerful photo of Baltimore Prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby featured in Vogue Magazine. Click here to read more on her feature: Meet Marilyn Mosby
“I’m not conflicted about charging these police officers. I believe in applying justice fairly and equally, and that is what our system is built upon. That is why I do what I do.” – from Marilyn Mosby via Vogue Magazine.
Sittings Editor: Kathryn Neale.
Hair: Tomo Jidai; Makeup: Rebecca Restrepo for Elizabeth Arden
Ready to leave a lasting impression? Rimmel’s long-lasting, transfer-proof foundation relaunches with the added benefits of comfort serum and SPF 20. With festival season fast approaching Rimmel will make sure you’re covered from humidity, to sun, to all night dancing!
Feel good flawless skin, all day, all night and beyond! Introducing Lasting Finish 25 HR full coverage foundation, Rimmel’s long wear skin perfecting foundation now with comfort serum for feel good, flawless skin that stays put 25 hours! Whether you’re dancing all day at a festival or having a beach party, Rimmel makes sure you do it in comfort! With full coverage this stay true makeup applies smoothly and evenly to cover the darkest of circles, blemishes and imperfections from morning through to night… and beyond. Leaving skin looking London flawless all day long, it’s sweat proof, heat proof, humidity proof, transfer proof, dance proof, camping proof … so along with your wellies it’s your best festival ally! What’s more, it lasts up to 25 hours, making sure you’re covered no matter where the music takes you.
The new skin-friendly comfort serum instantly hydrates skin whilst creating a lightweight finish and maintaining full coverage. Comfort serum means comfortable wear… around the clock!! Featuring SPF 20 for that all important barrier from harmful UV rays and added benefit of Vitamin E to help protect your skin from free radicals; this foundation really acts as a shield to protect your skin. Help your skin maintain youthful and healthy with Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 HR with Comfort Serum foundation, with SPF 20!
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Lasting Finish 25 HR with Comfort Serum is packaged up into a sleek premium 30 ml glass bottle featuring a new slanted overcap in vibrant red, with a pump, ensuring quick, easy application. A stylish festival must have!
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THINK: Never-fail liner in five bold colors.
WHAT IT IS:
Intense automatic liners with waterproof performance. Go for glamour with a fine line, or amp up the drama with a smokey look. No matter which way you style it, you get maximum impact, high definition color for an eye-catching look that lasts all day.
These super soft liners provide intense color in a perfectly smooth formula, giving you coverage that never pulls or flakes. The waterproof formula offers style that stays all day, and with a built-in smudger and auto-sharpener, this retractable liner gives you ultimate control for any eye style.
Available in 5 eye popping shades: BLACK, NAVY BLUE, DEEP BROWN, TURQUOISE, DEEP PURPLE
Model Selita Ebanks attended the Style Africa Gala on Saturday (June 22) in Los Angeles wearing Ashi Studio.
Selita Ebanks arrived wearing a white off- the -shoulder Ashi Studio gown, paired up with her box braids the look was pure perfection! Ebanks was being honored for her humanitarian efforts at the annual event.
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I love high fashion, style, and interior design but I’m also a home economist. It’s a personal connection to my Southern roots because we entertain, relax, and love our families at home. With that in mind, it’s very important to select the right wholesale club to meet your family’s needs.
I have shopped various wholesale clubs and recently learned that BJ’s fits the needs of my family. The store carry’s sales (with coupons) on grocery items and provides a variety of seasonal merchandise such as outdoor swimming pools, glow solar laterns, wicker patio coolers, life jackets, and outdoor firepit.
A few of the products I purchased included SuperFoam Insulated Mega Tote, Chalkadoos, Flip Flops, Little Tikes Grill, Golf Shirt, and Ninja Turtle Interactive Game Rug. Having those summer toys make any mom’s life a little easier! For example, my boys enjoy endless hours of imaginary play with the Little Tikes Grill and the Interactive Game Rug can travel to the beach or playdate.
Slip into your sandals and step out into the warmth of summer! Make your backyard the envy of all with fun items for children, and don’t forget about the sunscreen! BJ’s carries a range of sun care products from the leading brands of Neutrogena®, Coppertone®, and Banana Boat®. These products are in great value packs that help protect your family’s skin. Outdoor Fun Products include:
Refer a friend to join BJ’s Wholesale Club and you’ll both receive a $10 BJ’s gift card when they join.
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Event Producer and Media Personality Kevin Lei is set to sponsor for its 3rd year, The “Platform: A Black Music Month Event”. Kevin Lei is the visionary of The Connection Network, a good-news media outlet based in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.
This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Baltimore’s musical haven Mood Ultralounge @ 347, located at 347 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, from 8-12midnight. The Platform: A Black Music Month Event is dedicated to showcasing the best in black music and artistry. This year’s performers include Stellar Award Winning Artist, Ms. Jessica Greene, International Recording Artist, Freedom Imani and National Recording Artists, April Hall and Christen B. The event will be co-hosted by National Playwright and Author, Crystal L. Bass, Executive Producer of America’s #1 hit stage play, “Ain’t No Love Like A Mother’s Love” and Media Personality, Rock Mitchell. This year’s 2015 Artist Achievement recipients will be multiple Stellar Award Winner and Grammy Nominated Artist, “The Princess of Praise and Worship”, Ms. Maurette Brown Clark and Nationally Hailed Legendary house DJ, DJ. Spen. “With the recent upheaval in our city, what better time than now to come together and celebrate the richness of our culture, our music, and those who have paved the way for us. I want this year’s black music month event to be reminiscent of attending a family reunion, where you see folks who you haven’t seen in a while, laugh until it hurts, enjoy feel good music, and socialize around tasty bites and delicious drink.” stated Kevin Lei, host of the Connection.
The Platform is one of the leading Black Music Month events in the city of Baltimore. Each year, we strive to give our audience an unparalleled evening of musical celebration. This year we are excited to honor and feature both established and emerging voices. To learn more about The Platform: A Black Music Month event or to purchase tickets log onto www.thecarrolltongroup.com – tickets will go on sale June 10th. The Platform: A Black Music Month event, will take place on Tuesday, June 30th at Mood Ultra Lounge @ 347, located 347 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
About The Platform:
A Black Music Month Event: Created in 2012, The Platform, A Black Music Month Event is an outlet for artists and black music lovers alike to gather and experience phenomenal music from new and established artists to celebrate Black Music Month. The Platform has worked with nationally acclaimed stars such as TV One R&B Diva Lil’ Mo (2012 Artist Achievement Award Recipient), BET Sunday Best and Stellar Award Winning Artist, Ms. Y’Anna Crawley (2013 Artist Achievement Award Recipient), Sony BMG – R&B Superstar, Paula Campbell (2013 Artist Achievement Award Recipient), and NAACP Image Award Winner, Ms. Sheri Booker (2012-2013 Host), along with other dynamic artists and musicians within the metropolitan area and abroad. The Platform: A Black Music artists and musicians.
hashtag #ThePlatformBMM
With music festivals becoming increasingly popular and 70’s boho looks hitting the runway, it’s only natural to embrace your inner flower-child and indulge in some soft floral patterns. Ann Taylor is home to a number of floral pieces from dresses to cardigans, which are guaranteed to become a regular in your summer ensembles or opt for bolder pieces, such as a pair of floral shorts.
Accentuate your look by pairing your outfit with leather sandals, stackable ring set, or a pair of vintage-inspired veranda sunglasses from Ann Taylor.
I have always been a fan of Covergirl cosmetics. Their brand embodies the stylish, care-free beauty guru. She’s the girl next door wearing a bold nail color and likes to purchase an eyeshadow quad for a reasonable price!
The latest product to join the Covergirl Collection is the Super Sizer by LashBlast® Mascara and Intensify Me! Liquid Eyeliner by LashBlast. I received both products from the company and could not wait to start using them.
If you’re a consistent reader of this site and follow my Instagram account, you’re aware of my battle to intensify the eye area. I am constantly seeking quality products to enhance my eyelashes and top lid.
Style + Life + Fashion Review –
Number one, the Super Sizer by LashBlast Mascara has an amazing small wand that enables the mascara to grasp every lash. This gives volume and it’s a waterproof product. We’re traveling to the beach or hanging out by the pool and that doesn’t mean we can’t look fabulous!
Number two, the Liquid Eyeliner by LashBlast has a really cool tip…it’s actually flat. That’s important because beauty girls can draw an accurate line on their top lid. The liner is also sensitive to the eyes which is very important this time of the year.
If you don’t believe me, purchase and try for yourself. I guarantee that you will be pleased with both products. Share your experience with me in the comments section or email kim@stylelifefashion.com