Up until recently, I hate all fur coats, and I can tell you exactly why. I have one of those moms who love to dress their daughters up, and I definitely had my share of little faux fur coats… but honestly, what kid wants to wear that on the playground? As soon as I could make my own fashion choices, the coats were first to go.
With the recent Where the Wild Things Are hype and the fur coats everywhere, I decided that maybe I would give my old friend a second chance. Snagged a little leopard number at Forever 21, and now I never want to take it off. While real fur is lovely and like super soft, the thought of wearing a real leopard is a bit intimidating to me. Maybe if I could actually afford something real, I would change my mind, but for now I think faux is just as fabulous. Having a fur coat in my closet makes me feel so much more glamorous, I think you should try it! And super warm, just in time for winter 
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Juicy Couture jacket, $330
Topshop.com coat, 95 GBP
Shop.hm.com jacket, 80 EUR
Forever21 jacket, $35
Forever21 vest, $25
Ever thought of wearing your Halloween costume during the day, maybe to work or better yet to a hot first date? No? Well think again, ‘cuss Louis Vuitton has proved to us them Bunny Ears are here to stay. This past Fall 2009 collection every model was topped with Bunny Ears, and simply the stylist Katie Grand was inspired by “a black doe rabbit in the pet shop on the corner.” It took us almost a whole season for people to understand and catch on to this trend..all of a sudden you see celebrities such as Madonna and fashionistas Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen rockin them ears out on the red carpet. Seems like recent editorials cannot get enough of this look as well. Would you rock this look off the runway….on your hot date? Think hard, you might find your mate…it is officially Mating Season
This past week, Kristen bell, along with co-hosts Rachel Bilson and Pete Wentz hosted their first event to launch the new line of special edition organic men’s T-shirts and women’s tanks to benefit education and economic rebuilding in the war-ravaged African nation of Uganda These t-shirt are made with Edun Organic Cotton and grown and harvested in Uganda. The t-shirts will be available in every single Guess store across the country and the best part is that 100% of the sale price goes to the Invisible Children Foundation. The initial idea for this line of shirts sprung from the collaboration of Caroline and Olivia Marciano, daughters of Maurice Marciano, CEO of Guess. These two young women have become some of Invisible Children’s strongest and most involved activists, throwing events, spreading the word about this crisis taking place in Northern Uganda Today.
“Invisible Children.” A rough-cut documentary filmed by three young, Southern Californian native filmmakers that traveled to Africa to search for a story, but instead found a life-changing reality. The three young men was not only highly disturbed by the war taken place in Northern Uganda, specifically the widespread of Uganda’s night commuters and child soldiers, but extremely moved to bring the message and story to all unaware of the injustice happening in this country. What started as a intimate and private screening for close friends and family soon turned into a widespread phenomenon, being viewed by millions all over the world, fervent to do all they can to help the injustice they experienced by watching the documentary. I personally have yet to watch the film, however I’m thinking that I will this weekend =)
Check out invisiblechildren.com and blog.invisiblechildren.com for the latest news regarding the issue and to see how you can contribute to aiding this war-stricken country.
Global sport lifestyle brand PUMA has long been associated with improving the quality of life in Africa and making our world a better place, and it comes as no surprise that this time they’ve teamed up with Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (MWCT). MWCT, a non profit organization based in Kenya, supports the promotion of education, conservation, and health services in the Maasai tribal lands of East Africa.
On November 1, the 30 Maasai warriors/members of the Maasai Marathon team will participate in the ING New York City marathon, sporting their original PUMA running gear. As part of the initiative, PUMA will work with the warriors to build consumer awareness and raise money for the cause.
And what about Edward Norton? Besides being a kick-ass actor, he’s a dedicated conservationist and will participate as a member of the Maasai marathon team!
No news of what the actual team outfits will look like, but check out the special edition PUMA/Maasai Marathon Tees, sold in select PUMA Stores and online. Naturally, proceeds from the tee will go to MCWT. So, grab yourself a commemorative tee, pair it with a pair of Alexander McQueen x PUMA track pants, and you’re ready to run with the marathon team! … or maybe just ready to go to the gym, while supporting a great cause
If you happen to find yourself wandering around the Sunset Strip tomorrow night between 7 pm-2 am, try to stop by the House of Blues, grab a ticket for Project Ethos, and be ready to be bombarded with a variety of music, art, and of course, FASHION. Project Ethos produces events in Los Angeles that showcase indie and mainstream forms of fashion, music, and art in one night, under one roof. New talent? Check. Media exposure? Check. Wild party? Triple check. But the good things don’t stop there!
I’m sure you all know by now, but October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a topic that literally hits home with me, as my mom was diagnosed w/ breast cancer just last year. She’s doing wonderfully now, but I will never forget the physical and emotional pain she endured while undergoing chemotherapy. Like most women, my mom always put others in front of herself. As healthy as she was at her age, she never thought “something like this” would happen to her. Unfortunately, cancer doesn’t choose you based on health, merit or rapport. Had we known that this cancer was growing inside of her early on, the surgery & treatment would not have been as damaging as it was.
Thinking pink is more than just an alert to a cause, it truly translates into thinking about your health as a woman. To take the time and check yourself…and to take the action to do something about it. Be open-minded. Have a healthy conversation if you’re concerned with a loved one, or even yourself.
For more information and to take initiative, go to: http://www.nbcam.org/
To support & make a fashionable statement, check out this adorable wallet from Lauren Merkin!
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Photo: Courtesy of Lauren Merkin
I’ll be completely honest with yall, you would’ve never caught me dead in a payless store whether it was 5 years ago or even when I was a little girl in grade school in need of some new kicks. So yes, I knew what was cool and what was not cool…But i’m tellin yall PAYLESS has just stepped up their shoe game. I mean I was going to purchase those Jeffery Campbell Potion Ankle Boot for $165 until I saw these babies for a spankin $49.99. Cop some hot styles at Right when Matthew Rubel was hired as the new brand spankin CEO they coulve changed their name to “PayMore”.. why? He redesigned dark stores, created children’s play areas and expanded their collections to well known brands, ahem, Alice + Olivia, need I say more???
Not only does Payless offer us extremley cheap Alice + Olivia shoes this season but they are also giving “Shoes 4 Kids.” They partnered up with local non-profits for their Annual Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids campaign. Payless aims to distribute shoe world wide from Canada to Puerto Rico and t0 Latin American countries. This year, the goal is to raise $1.2 million dollars, giving away 77,000 shoes to kids in need this holiday season. You can sign up at paylessgives.com before October 30th. I mean come on yall…its about time we realize it is SO cool to PayLess this season but also to GiveMore for the ones that really need it.
It is no surprise, that the green revolution has been and is continuing a phenomenon; everything from the automobile industry, food industry, home furnishing industry, and of course the fashion industry.
For all those fashionistas out there, you know that the fashion world is always changing to reflect the moment, the “Zeitgeist.” To many, eco-friendly and fashion may not seem like a good fit and fashion-forward enough, but don’t jump to conclusions. Eco-friendly fashion has come a long way since its inception and it is possible to be fashion-forward without compromising style. Believe it or not, “Green fashion” no longer means that we all have to wear hemp sandals and dresses made from plastic grocery bags.
Although we continue to see eco-friendly clothing everywhere in the market today (typically a lot of loungewear), I personally have not encountered a fashion forward line, supporting the green movement, absolutely love until I discovered Linda Loudermilk.
“Eco-fashion extraordinaire Linda Loudermillk is no stranger to TreeHugger — we’ve covered Loudermilk Men, her hand-tailored Luxury-Eco line, her denim collection, and named her one of our Best Sustainable Designers. We first saw her spring 2010 collection at the NOW Showcase in New York, where she told us about her spiritual experience with nature that continues to inspire her collection. The collection does have its share of organic cotton (with no pesticides or heavy mineral dyes, of course) – but she also uses vegan silk for vests; silk charmeuse, lyocell, and a seaweed-based fabric for tops and tunics; bamboo for cuffs, pants and shorts; human hair and hemp in spats (pictured below, middle); organic wool in jackets; and reclaimed French lace in dresses (above). :: Linda Loudermilk“(treehugger).
Check out treehugger.com for the latest news on the green revolution, everything from transportation, science & technology, design & architecture, food & health, business & politics, and beauty & fashion.
In a time where reusable shopping bags and tote bags have become a fashion staple sold at our fave stores like F21, do you ever stop to wonder if you’re actually contributing anything by purchasing these bags?! What about a fabulous one like this..
We all have tons of clothes piling up in our closets. Admittedly, since the economic decline, I know I’ve indulged in some experimental pieces from Forever21 simply because they’re so cheap! So what to do with all those unwanted (sometimes still tagged) clothes that seemed so shiny only in the store? How about a clothing exchange? Since Buffalo Exchange & Crossroads only take high end pieces and don’t even pay you much in the end, set up a clothing swap with friends! It’s a cheap, easy thrill, and you could score some cute frills!
Here’s a “how-to” from fashionlovespeople:
For the past few years, I’ve gotten together with friends every six months or so for a clothing exchange. Without fail, I always find a few things I love. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the clothing swap concept, and many of you have probably done it before, but I wanted to pass along how we do it… with a little nudge to host your own. It’ll be awesome.
1. Invite people. However many you want. Tell them to bring clothes and accessories they don’t want anymore, and feel free to tempt them with food and drinks.
2. Before the exchange, be sure to clear some space for piles (or, even better, hanger racks) of clothes. The more space the better, because everyone will want to crowd in and see everything. And don’t forget full-length mirrors!!
