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Cannes Fashion Festival 2015 – Official Blogger

Excited to announce that Style + Life + Fashion’s an Offical Blogger for Cannes Fashion Festival 2015.  See more details about the festival below:

 

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2015 is set to be a sensational year for the global fashion scene, as the first ever Cannes Fashion Festival takes place in France. Celebrating fashion in its entirety, the festival is a consumer-driven event which sets it far apart from similar fashion festivals around the globe. It also takes place in a highly sought after location, right across from the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet!

Taking place from 20th-22nd May 2015, it also coincides with the internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival. That means the designers showcasing in the glamorous runway events will have a global stage and shows might even be attended by the world’s biggest film stars.

Additionally, the Cannes Fashion Festival will be historically streamed online for worldwide exposure. Tune in from anywhere around the globe to watch international designers and emerging talent showcase Haute Couture, Womenswear, Menswear, Jewelry, Lingerie, Swimwear, Bridal, Sportswear and Accessories.

With stunning runway shows, glamorous parties, competitions for talented aspiring designers, backstage interviews and the Global Fashion Awards, the Cannes Fashion Festival is not to be missed. Fashionistas from all over the world will be coming together in a spectacular celebration of fashion talent in the South of France.

The stylish festival will feature an array of glittering runway shows and glamorous events to be attended by international designers, journalists, industry insiders and fashion forward consumers. Many world famous designers are already scheduled for appearances, including CUSTO Barcelona which has been worn by the likes of Brad Pitt and Natalie Portman. The brand has also created a series of limited edition T-shirts for which all profits will go towards stopping the deadly spread of Ebola.

The CUSTO fashion label and Cannes Fashion Festival have teamed up for the Ebola campaign, to assist charities which are helping the worst Ebola-affected areas. Sold online only, customers can choose which charity to donate the proceeds to at the checkout. What’s more, a number of the limited T-shirts have been sent to celebrities to sign, and these pieces will be auctioned off during the festival gala on Friday 22nd May.

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Azazie Online Bridal Boutique – Reliable and Quality Shopping Experience

Azazie is an online Bridal Boutique with an array of dresses in all colors and sizes.  The boutique carries wedding, bridesmaid, and mother of the bride dresses.  Shoppers can purchase accessories such as wraps and sashes along with samples (and swatches.)

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I was a bride many years ago and recognize the importance of purchasing wedding accessories from a reputable retailer.  Azazie provides an easy online shopping experience: select the dress style, color, size and add to the shopping cart.  The boutique also carries sizes 2 through 26 which is great for women of various sizes.  The checkout experience was fairly easy with a log in and confirmation by the customer.

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Quality starts with simple details.  I received my dress in a well made garment bag on the hanger.  The Azazie Katrina princess cut dress was beautiful in design; made with chiffon fabric and small pleats/tucks.  The dress also had bra cups for the lady who wants to go braless.

I’m a versatile girl who likes to wear bridesmaid dresses as a cocktail dress for a night out.  I also decided to add a touch of color with teal blue accessories (shoes, earrings, and bracelet) and fur coat for warmth in the winter season.

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There’s a variety of options when shopping for bridal wear beyond attending a wedding.  One can visit Azazie.com for pageanty, prom, hosting, and special night.  I had a wonderful shopping experience with Azazie.com and would suggest the online retailer to anyone who’s searching for reliable, quality bridal dresses and accessories.

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About Azazie:

Azazie is on a mission to reinvent the way you shop for special occasion dresses. We believe that everyone should own custom-made pieces that are of the highest quality and tailored for a perfect fit – all the while being affordable. Our unique platform matches your needs to the skilled craftsmanship of a small group of artisan tailors and ships that one-of-a-kind dress right to your door.

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MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK NEW YORK FW 2015 – LIVE STREAM

Fashion Week season kicks off this Wednesday in New York, pick up the live stream here…

Rightster is thrilled to be working with IMG once again to provide the official live stream across theMBFW FW 2015
The Rightster fashion portal will feature:

50+ LIVE shows will be broadcast through our 24/7 automatically updating player.
Behind the Scenes looks
Model & Designer Interviews
Studio Stops

You can access the LIVE player here 

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The Pearl Source – Style Options for Wearing Pearls

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start your gift selection.  Whether it’s showing love to your mom or a romantic date, gifting a beautiful strand of pearls can bring a smile to anyone’s face.

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I adore pearls because they’re simple, chic, and elegant.  A beautiful strand of pearls can be worn a variety of ways.  If you’re striving for a simple style, wear pearls with a business suit, blouse, or cashemere sweater.  Another option for a hip look is wear to pearls with a chambray top or leather jacket; and of course there’s always the traditional option of wearing pearls with a gown.  The point is that pearls can be worn to dress up or dress down depending on your personal style.

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Don’t forget to consider the length of your necklace in terms of the neckline and the size of your wrist (for bracelets.)  One never wants to look fashionable and their pearl bracelet keeps sliding or risk losing a family heirloom.

According to Jackie Kennedy, “Pearls are always appropriate.”  Visit The Pearl Source for exquisite pearls at an affordable price.

 

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Angela Simmons and FIFTY SHADES OF GREY

Just moments ago hip hop royalty Angela Simmons debuted an exclusive teaser of her #Bae portrait shot by the one and only Lance Gross inspired by the new movie FIFTY SHADES OF GREY.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY is slated to release next week just in time for Valentine’s Day, but in the meantime, check out Angela’s HOT portrait below as well as a sneak peak from Wild ‘n Out cast member and Vine sensation King Bach. Be on the lookout for more photos from the shoot dropping next week!


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Caring for Your Handbags: 10 Easy Tips for Fashionistas

We own them, we love them, and we spend a great deal of money on them….handbags!  There’s so many stylish bags for our personal collection such as tote bags, satchels, clutches, hobo bags, and weekender bags.

 

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I have an obsession with handbags because they’re a great organizational tool. When my handbag’s properly sorted I feel like I can conquer the world.  Although we may own several handbags (in various shapes and colors) are we caring for them properly?

As fashionistas, we stick our handbags in a closet once the seasons change.  We forget to handle the outer leather, straps, and interior with care.

Tips to properly care for your handbag collection:

1.  Know the material of your handbag prior to using chemicals or solutions.

2.  Always store your handbag in a pillow case or protective cloth.

3.  Don’t forget to zip or fasten the bag; and put the straps together.

4.  Purchase a leather or suede protector for your handbags.

5.  Repairs can be done by your local seamstress or purse repair shop.

6.  Handbags should be moisturized with a leather conditioner.

7.  Insert bubble wrap or tissue paper to help your bag keep it’s shape and form.

8.  Use a spray protector for weatherproofing handbags against environmental debris.

9.  Let spills dry naturally inside of the bag.

10.  Remember to also care for the hardware on your handbag.

If you switch handbags often, consider purchasing a handbag organizer to keep important items in tack.  You never have to worry about packing your favorite lipstick or nail file ever again.

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Styling Patterned Trousers – Comprehensive Guide

Patterned trousers can look amazing, but you need to style them properly to ensure you don’t look out of place. You definitely don’t want to look like you’ve dressed in the dark! Using this guide when styling your trousers will make sure you look on top form!

Make a Statement With a Bright Top

Lots of prints look amazing with bright colours, so wear a bright top on your top half to make a statement. Leopard print and red would work really well, as would teal and monochrome dogtooth trousers. You can experiment in any way you like to find something that works. You can even pick something else to add colour, like a bag or your shoes. Even Islamic clothing is great to use for this tip.

Add a Fitted Blazer and Heels

If you want to wear your patterned trousers out on the town, simply add a fitted blazer and heels. You’ll look chic and turn heads for all of the right reasons! Want to make even more of a statement? Wear your blazer in a contrasting colour to your trousers.

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Thrown on an Oversized Sweatshirt

If you want to dress down your patterned trousers slightly, add an oversized sweatshirt. Bear in mind this looks better if your trousers are more of a skinny fit, so you don’t swamp yourself in material. This even looks great with heels, if you plan on going for a casual drink!

Wear a Basic T and Sandals for Boho Chic

If you don’t want to look too done up, wear a basic T and sandals for a boho look. Think Vanessa Hudgens! She always looks laid back yet stylish. This look is perfect for a festival, or even a day at the beach.

Tuck in a Top and Add a Belt

Consider tucking a top or shirt into your trousers, and then adding a nice waist belt to cinch you in. This will give you an unbelievable shape!

Toughen Up the Look

If you have floral trousers, why not toughen up the look? You can do this with a black leather biker jacket and some rock chick boots.

Introduce a Colour from Your Trousers Elsewhere

Take a look at your trousers and assess the colour scheme. If you have multiple shades in there, pick one and introduce it into your outfit somewhere else. For instance, if your trousers are varying shades of purple, you could wear a lavender bomber jacket!

Add a Pretty Pastel Hue

Pretty pastel hues will look great with your trousers, and will work with almost any pattern you can find. This is a great tip if you want to soften the overall look.

Wear a Matching Jacket

Why not be daring and wear a matching jacket? Most places do matching jacket and trouser sets, and you won’t need to put much effort in to look chic.

Now you know exactly how to wear your patterned trousers to avoid looking trashy. I hope you love them as much as we do. See you later!

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ML Furs | Luxury Fashion, Beauty, and Style

Temperatures are getting colder daily and that means it’s fur season.  Although this year’s fashion has brought several styles with the use of faux fur, there’s nothing like the luxury and warmth of an authentic fur coat.

Purchasing a fur can be intimidating but owning this accessory’s well worth the purchase.  There’s so many selections to choose from such as vests, stoles, hats, gloves, mittens, and capes.

ML Furs is a furrier located in the Denver metro area and has been in business since 1951.  The company’s philosophy is focused on visualizing a fabulous fur and how to style/accessorize a look.  If you’re not able to travel to the Denver store, customers can purchase items online as well.  ML Furs also carries an array of fur types such as chinchilla, mink, lynx, beaver, and shearlings.

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The furrier has variety of services such as storage, fur trade ins, repairs, cleaning, and ugg restoration. To purchase a beautiful and stylish fur, visit ML Furs.com

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Transitional Pieces for the Chic Man’s Wardrobe: From Business to Bar

Who doesn’t like to go for Friday night drinks after work? For the businessman, it can be a bit of a hassle bringing a change of clothes to hit the bar with once 5pm rolls around so that your appearance is appropriate for the night-time. Wouldn’t it be easier if you could just go straight from work to your favorite haunt without lugging any clothes around?

If you can’t do this already, your wardrobe is probably in need of some transitional clothing pieces that are work and bar suitable. So, if you haven’t got these in your wardrobe, start making a shopping list!

A Crisp, White Shirt

Every chic man should have a crisp white shirt in his wardrobe.  Shirts like this from Politix  are suitable for virtually anything, from black tie to a casual lunch. Pair with a simple set of slacks for work and no one will bat an eyelash. Throw on a sports jacket when it’s time to hit the bar and you’ll be perfectly dressed for wherever the night takes you.

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Leather Shoes

Any guy who loves the nightlife knows that shoes are crucial to meeting the dress code of a bar or club. Do you usually wear trainers or sneakers to work? You will definitely want to re-think that wardrobe choice! Sneakers will most likely get turned away at the bar, but a nice pair of leather shoes goes with everything from jeans to suit pants and will definitely meet the standards of any dress code, no matter how fancy.

Fitted, Dark Blue Jeans

A pair of well-fitting, dark blue jeans are one of the most versatile items you could ever have in your wardrobe. You can dress up with a long-sleeved shirt and dark shoes for a night out, dress down with sneakers and a casual sweater for a great chic day wear look, or you can even pair it with a sports jacket and tie for smart casual events. The options are virtually endless! Wear your dark blue jeans out of the office and into the bar and nobody will think anything of it.

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Collared Polo Shirts

Is it a bit hot for long sleeves? Your next best option for work and play is to wear a nice collared polo shirt. There’s nothing wrong with an ironed polo paired with knee-length shorts (if it’s particularly hot) or a nice dark blue pair of jeans. Plus, they come in so many colours you’re sure to find one that you like. Polo shirts are a great alternative to long-sleeved shirts if the weather is particularly steamy.

So next time you’re heading out for drinks after work, don’t pack two sets of clothes. Just use some versatile items in your wardrobe that are suitable for both occasions. You will be thankful you did when you’re looking chic while not lugging around any unnecessary items of clothing.

What are some items of clothing you find work well for wearing to the office and then to the bar afterwards? Share in the comments below.

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Diamond Lighthouse – Jewelry Buyer and Seller

Have you ever considered selling your diamond earrings or that antique bracelet you inherited years ago? If so, Diamond Lighthouse is the perfect solution!

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How It Works:

Diamond Lighthouse works with reputable jewelry vendors and dealers to find the best offer for your diamond.  And once the diamond has been shipped to the company, clients can monitor the process from a portal; allowing you to see where the diamond’s located at all times.

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Company History:

Diamond Lighthouse was created by the brilliant minds behind Diamond Dynamics, a company founded in 1993 by Chaim Lax. Chaim’s passion for diamonds began with his role as a diamond cutter, where he learned the fine art of cutting stones to perfection. That deep knowledge of diamonds followed him in his pursuit of the corporate world thirty years later. He established a company that deals with the entire diamond process from the rough diamond, to cutting and polishing, and all the way through to the sale.

Choose Diamond Lighthouse for your diamond selling needs because of their expertise, experience, security, and guaranteed value of the diamond.  
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Trusted member of Better Business Bureau

Flat Commission (10% on diamonds over 1 carat)

Offering the lowest price margin

Anonymous control over sale of diamond

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