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Effortlessly Chic White Pieces to Wear This Summer

A brand for women who want to wear who they are, Jessture mixes high quality, luxury fashion with edgy, affordable pieces. With a muted palette dominated by grays, whites, and blacks, show off your unique style with sophisticated statement pieces from Jessture’s Spring/Summer collection.

Wrap yourself in the white hot looks from Jessture – a New York-based brand that celebrates true beauty and provides clothing for the independent, modern woman.

Chic White: The essence of comfort and style, this beautiful button down dress will be a breeze to wear for all your spring and summer looks. Perfect for a business meeting or a brunch date.

Cold Shoulder Style: Make a statement with Jessture’s perfectly pleated pants, or pair this chic, cold shoulder style top with white jeans for a classic look.

Down To The Details: A comfortable, cute sweatshirt can be hard to find. Keep warm in this number that spells instant chic. With intricate zipper detail and an edgy, offbeat vibe, you’ll be bundled up in true beauty.

Designer Jessica Hu crafted Jessture on the idea that people should not let their clothes define who they are. With inspiring pieces molded to celebrate the uniqueness of the modern woman, this minimalistic brand helps every gal be ready for show off her style every day.

We won’t be stylin’ in Spring for long – transition into the trends of fall with a sneak peek of Jessture’s Fall/Winter Collection. These distinctive, daring designs reveal your personal style in a flawlessly fresh way. Feel empowered by the bold blacks and greys of this contemporary casual collection.

Jessture is now available for pre-order at www.jesstureny.com. For a sample for a feature, contact me at maggie@chicexecs.com.

ABOUT JESSTURE

With a passion for art, life, beauty and fashion, designer and founder Jessica Hu entered the fashion industry to create a brand that allowed people to define and express their true selves with their own, unique styles. Your gesture – Jessture – is your own style. A contemporary, casual womenswear brand, Jessture was born from minimalist motivation and a desire to provide simple, comfortable and chic clothing to the modern day woman.

 

 

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Victoria Beckham X Target Collection | Review

Target is known for providing its customers with affordable fashion.  The discount retailer has made collaborations with various clothing designers and the recent in-store collection was Victoria Beckham for Target.

Victoria Beckham is a sought after businesswoman and fashion designer.  She’s known for her sophisticated and minimalistic style.  What’s really interesting about Victoria is that she was introduced as a Spice Girl and can be seen with her kids carrying a Hermes handbag.

Victoria Beckham X Target Collection Review:

In true blogger fashion I wanted to view the collection for myself.  I must admit that Target is meticulous about placing their top-selling brands near the front of the store.  The retailer in my region displayed the One-Shoulder Dress, Mint Green Lace Bomber, and Collared Dress.  Every item was well categorized; placing the activity books and kids apparel near the designer collection.

From viewing the collection (in-store) each piece was well-made and used quality fabrics.  There were no deformities in terms of darts, zippers and stitching.  The patterns were perfect for the season with florals and scallops.

I have one suggestion that clothing pieces are created for petite sizing such as sleeves, hems, and pants length. Also, some of the items were above Target pricing. For example, the Bug Bomber Jacket was $70.00 and Cali Lily Top/Pants (purchased together) was $70.00 and above.

Special thank you to Victoria Beckham and Target for showcasing diverse models.  The collection also provided pieces in the plus size department.

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Maria Borges – May 2017 Cover Star for Elle USA

Maria Borges will be the first African woman to appear on the cover of Elle Magazine.

She stated “The fashion industry is here for everyone, [regardless] of color or race. When I was growing up, I never saw someone like me, and now the other girls can see someone like them. It’s all about inspiration.”

Maria started her career as a Givenchy exclusive and walked the runway for fashion houses such as Anna Sui, Jason Wu, Tom Ford, Balmain, and Oscar De La Renta.

The magazine issue will be available (everywhere) on April 18, 2017.

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The Ultimate Mother’s Day Collection from ALEX AND ANI

This week marks the debut of ALEX AND ANI’s new Mother’s Day collection, and we couldn’t be more obsessed. It features beautiful bangles and necklaces in a range of bright colors, with sweet jewels and personal charms that express how much our moms mean to all of us. The price point fits every budget, with bangles starting at just $28 – perfect for young kids who have saved up to get their mom something special.

ALEX AND ANI also offers charm necklaces that can be customized with birth stones, initials and more – a lovely and meaningful gift that the entire family can create together.

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Best Dressed in the Water – AMI Clubwear

No matter where you find yourself this summer, you’ll need swimwear that rises to the occasion. Sit back, relax and actually enjoy the packing process with the sexy styles from AMI Clubwear. Founded by fashion forward CEO Yang Yang, AMI Clubwear is the place to shop for the hottest styles and trends in Los Angeles. Get sophisticated looks without breaking the bank during your summer getaway!

Need a good ol’ two-piece or an out-of-the-box one-piece? Show off some skin with a stunner swimsuit that will stick with you through thick and thin, waves and tides:

  • Sexy Orange Color-Block One Piece Monokini: Be fun and flirty this summer with this magnificent monokini! Featuring a bold color with contrasting hues, adjustable halter and back tie, followed by over-sized stitched detailing, this suit will be your favorite fitted swimwear.
  • Sexy Navy Color-Block Two Piece Monokini: Keep it cute and crocheted on your next beach getaway with this inspired number. With fun, flirty colors and an adjustable halter tie, you’ll be ready for any adventure.
  • Sexy Black Netted Padded Two Piece: You can never go wrong with a simple, black two piece. With netted trim, a back zipper, and lightly padded bra cups, you’ll turn every tourist’s head!

Stay sexy and sun-kissed on your next vacation with the chicest swimsuits fromAMI Clubwear! With the fresh, flirty looks from this bold brand, you can consider yourself packed and prepped for that gorgeous getaway.

To find out how you can slip on an AMI Clubwear outfit, visit https://www.amiclubwear.com.

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Spring Jewelry Must-Haves | COUP

Spring is upon us and nature-inspired jewelry line Coup, has the season’s must have pieces. COUP was born of the desire to celebrate the beauty that we so often miss all around us. Celebrating nature in its rawest form, COUP takes a closer look at the relationships between humans, animals and nature. Since spring is the season of new beginnings; celebrate with a graceful butterfly ring, bold bee earrings or a magical frog bracelet.

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Victoria Beckham Collection for Target

Victoria Beckham brings her unique designs to a new collection for Target. Inspired by the upbeat charm of her own Victoria, Victoria Beckham line, she celebrates the shared experiences between herself and her daughter. The result is a look that’s fashionable, yet free-spirited and timeless.

Her line includes more than 200 pieces (for Women, Girls, Toddler and Baby) featuring soft pastels, bright pops of color and charming spring prints. Explore the collection, available April 9.


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MICA Fiber Students Explore Limits of Fashion

The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) presents For a Limited Time Only, an experimental fashion event produced by MICA Fiber students in the program’s yearlong Multi Media Event course. The annual event will take place Saturday, April 22, 5 and 8:30 p.m., at the Baltimore War Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay Street.

Featuring 15 individual collections that mix fashion, performance, dance, puppetry and other media and disciplines, For a Limited Time Only highlights the range of designs, materials and conceptual ideas Fiber students employ in their ready-to-wear and high-concept fashion collections.

Developed out of MICA Fiber faculty Laure Drogoul’s Multi Media Event course, students spend two semesters working together to conceptualize and plan all aspects of producing a full-scale fashion event, including runway construction, custom lighting design and managing over 200 models, volunteers and staff who make the show happen.

The course emphasizes a collaborative and shared vision, which is embodied by the joint statement issued by the students on this year’s theme:

“For a Limited Time Only is an experimental fashion event that explores the novelty of impermanence. It aims to subvert the commercial aspect of the phrase and focus on the ephemeral nature of performative art.”

Select collections include:

Syncopation, by Erica Oh, uses the musical concepts of remixing and sampling to reference the shared cultural history of hip hop, dance and fashion.

Flora, by Cindy Perdomo, is inspired by textures from nature, such as a leaves and condensation droplets, to represent the mundane beauty of life that surrounds us.

Alisha Glenn’s Swampies mixes elements of puppetry and costume to create playful fictional creatures inspired by nature.

An image gallery of student designs can be viewed here.

Participating designers include Alison Baskerville, Carol Chu, Amanda Elie, Alisa Glenn, Suwan Kim, Brit Kolich, Ashley Lian, Demetra Maheras, Alie Medina-Fetterman, Erica Oh, Cindy Perdomo, Arooj Qamar, Caroline Smouse, Alessandra Vasi and Babs Weiss.

Click here for more information about For a Limited Time Only, with individual student profiles and more information about their fashion lines.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the MICA store or online at store.mica.edu. General admission is $14 and $7 for students with a valid ID. Doors open approximately 30 minutes prior to showtime.

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Dryel At-Home Dry Cleaner 101 – Save Time and Money

Silk blouses, knit cardigans, and seersucker pants are great items to purchase when refreshing your wardrobe.  The only problem is that these pieces need to be dry-cleaned.

Aside from the other things on my to-do list, packing up and driving to the dry-cleaners can be a chore.  I’m waiting in line (and hoping) to receive items back in a few days.  Luckily, there’s an option that will save time and money!

Dryel is an at-home dry cleaner and it’s very easy to use.  I was introduced to the product several years ago as a college student.  I wore vintage sweaters that needed to be dry-cleaned.  Dryel was the perfect choice because during that time I was living on a dorm-room budget. Using the product saved up to 90% the cost of dry-cleaning.

Also, there’s no need to have an expensive machine because Dryel works with any home cleaning appliance.  I followed directions printed on the box and my clothes were done in a few minutes.  The items did not shrink or loose its color.

Continue to check back on the site, I will be sharing more Dryel home-cleaning tips and new product launches!

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Ann Taylor Classic Pants – Wardrobe Staple

Like your favorite LBD or go-to pair of jeans, a classic pair of pants is a staple in any wardrobe – although they aren’t the most fun to shop for.  Now, instead of expecting you to fit the pants, Ann Taylor created the pants that fit you.

With 3 silhouettes (ankle, crop, trouser), fits, heights, 11 sizes and endless colors, Ann Taylor designed the pants to fit the full range of women who wear them, offering something for every body.  Please see below selections featuring pant styles ranging from on trend prints and bright hues to classic pin stripes and pant suits.