Calling all spruce and dapper gentlemen looking for some old world glamour in this hectic, modern age: luxury brand Blake Green has come out with radiant and regal cufflinks that bring to mind lavish balls and extravagant soirées. While men’s fashion is far less opulent than it was a few centuries ago, Blake Green feels that the proper placement of some well-fashioned jewels can turn an ordinary outfit into something truly extraordinary.
These days, society seems to be all about healthy alternatives, whether that’s in your cooking pantry, your medicine cabinet, or your makeup bag. The organic and natural replacement fad has gained more attention in recent years, but those who are devoted to the practice have developed a slew of healthy and eco-friendly alternatives to mainstream luxury beauty products. Most of these all-star ingredients can be found in your own kitchen, so if you’ve been thinking about jumping on the all-natural bandwagon, gives these healthy choices a try!
Thanks to YouTube and other social media outlets, each year we’re graced with a slew of viral videos, whether they’re funny, serious, or just plain entertaining. But then there are those videos that truly touch us— in this crowd, they usually have something to do with luxury fashion. We saw a plethora of fashion-related videos in 2012, and here we chose our favorites to share with you. Here’s to hoping 2013 brings us just as much fabulousness!
The new year has just begun and luxury menswear designers are already representing their 2013 collections. One common phrase heard around the start of any year is "out with the old and in with the new," but what if some of the trends seen over the past seasons are just too good to toss just yet? 2012 was a fantastic year for men's fashion with retakes on classic pieces and infusions of bright colors. It may be a new year, but these trends are not nearly out of style. Let's take a look at five of 2012's best trends in menswear.
Countless dollars, hours and Starbucks coffee runs were involved in the making of these innovative ads so that they could be properly seen, shared and ultimately purchased. No, we are not talking about your run-of-the-mill advertisement with a talking dog or quirky jingle, but rather, campaigns featuring luxury goods that had us craving more. So, here you have it, folks, the most catchy, colorful and coveted of 2012.
While the holidays have may have come and gone in a blur of peppermint treats, “helpful” family members and luxury goods that you may or may not return, that doesn't mean that those feelings of intense anxiety and stress have fully left. Combating stress is not something that we simply have to deal with during the holiday season – it is a yearlong challenge. This New Year, instead of your annual resolution of losing 30 pounds or being nicer to your mother, why not fix it at the source and resolve to lead a happier, healthier and more stress-free life?
Every woman longs for gorgeous footwear, but finding a pair of shoes that not only look amazing but have a comfortable fit can often be a difficult find. That was until we were introduced to Anyi Lu. We recently chatted with luxury shoe designer to find out when she first became interested in fashion footwear, how she creates a comfortable shoe, and what makes for the perfect fit.
A pillar of British style, Hackett London, is known for its natty men’s clothing and accessories. The luxury fashion brand, which is a favorite of England's Princes Harry and William, has opened new flagship stores in London and Edinburgh to the delight of dandies everywhere. Hackett, which sponsors Aston Martin’s racing team as well as British Army Polo and the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, has taken a new approach to sartorial style with the new retail concept in London’s Spitalfields section of London, home to the historic Old Spitalfields Market.
2012 has almost come to an end, and there are certainly some things we have no issue saying goodbye to (Honey Boo Boo being at the top of the list,) however, there some things we would like to remember. Thank goodness these luxury jewelry brands came out with videos so that we can ogle their baubles straight into the New Year. Here we have compiled a list of a few of our favorites.
There is one luxury fashion trend that has been around for hundreds of years and seems to never go out of style. Popular since the 15th Century, lace is and always has been a treasured decorative element due to its delicate workmanship and airy patterns— which is why it’s usually reserved for formal wear, bridal fashion, and elegant accents. But this season, we saw lace make a comeback in both evening wear and ready-to-wear, as both an accent and a main attraction. And if there’s one thing we can say after watching the Spring 2013 shows, it's that lace is here to stay.
Gingerbread cookies, holiday parties and gift-giving (and receiving) aside, the best part about winter is the luxury fashion items we get to wear, in our opinion. Coats and corduroys are great, but it's the amplitude of accessories that can make or break an outfit. Better yet, there are so many accessory options that may just allow you to rock that same grey sweater a hundred different ways. Read on for a compilation of our favorite winter accessories this season.
Make your way to the ever-hip West Hollywood, CA and you’ll discover the headquarters for an eyewear company that is truly visionary— Oliver Peoples. With a dream to create some of the most culturally distinctive eyewear in the world, Oliver Peoples Inc. was originally co-founded in 1986 by luxury designer Larry Leight. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Larry earned his degree as a certified optician with a desire to design fashionable and quality eyewear for stylish and progressive individuals. Larry has since gained the honor of being one of the first eyewear designers to be elected as a member of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America.)
Boho-chic is all the rage these days, and if you are one of the many to enjoy this free spirited style that still allows unleash your inner hippie without forgoing your crisp fashion sense then you should know about luxury jewelry brand, Kris Nations.
If you’ve found yourself feeling stressed or anxious lately, and you’ve tried everything from increasing your exercise activity to getting more Z’s at night but are still feeling aches and pains, it’s possible that you could benefit from a massage at your local luxury spa. But since the practice dates back tens of thousands of years and has since generated a number of techniques, how could you possibly know which one is best for you out of the several that are available today? Instead of settling for the standard 60-minute back massage, opt instead for a technique that will cater specifically to your needs. Read on to find out exactly what type of massage is best for you.
Fashionistas everywhere owe props to designer Louboutin for his ubiquitous red soles. He put brand identification by way of a signature shoe bottom on the map, and for that, we say, "thank you." Does sole design end there? A young California native does not think so, and is expanding on this well-seen area of the shoe. Using her aesthetic talent and bold patterns to adorn the often neglected undersides of a stiletto, Taylor Reeve is intent on spreading her art to the streets with her luxury shoe collection, TaylorSays.
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone— from travelling to finding the perfect gift for everyone in your family, pressure seems to come from almost every aspect of the holidays. But between running through the airport and making sure your trans-continental gift packages arrive on time, your overall health and well-being shouldn't be compromised. Here, we put together our top tips for maintaining your health and staying active over the next several weeks.
So it may not be the summer time, but with the holidays right around the corner, we can only hope that you’re still hitting the gym or yoga class to stay on track during the eat-and-drink-athon ahead— or maybe you’re lucky enough to have scored a beach-side vacation to break up this dreary winter season. Either way, one part of your luxury beauty routine probably involves hair removal. But what kind of hair removal? These days, there are so many different methods that your head is probably spinning. Here, we rounded up the best methods of hair removal, what they are, and when and where you should use them.
Already a celebrity favorite for Red Carpet events, being worn by some of today’s hottest starlets including Marion Cotillard, Katy Perry and Emily Blunt, the luxury designer Basil Soda’s Spring/Summer RTW collection stunningly showcases the designer’s inherent talent. The silhouettes are slender and ultra-feminine as the collection perfectly blends bold with demure and playfulness with poise.
It seems like almost every week a new A-lister is making celebrity news for debuting a baby bump. Last week it was the Duchess of Cambridge, this week it’s Jenna Bush, and maybe next week Jessica Simpson will confirm her suspected second pregnancy. And while there has always been a steady flow of pregnant moms in Hollywood, celebrities are making a trend out of their babies now more than ever. That’s right, babies— and even baby bumps— are the latest must-have accessories in fashion and style. Here are three different ways that you can incorporate your baby into your style, too.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been at the forefront of celebrity news since their engagement two years ago. Since then, we, along with the rest of the world, have been following the couple closely. Following the exciting news that they announced last week, we felt compelled to present highlights of the couple's history together.
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past decade, then you’ve probably heard of gluten – particularly the gluten-free, celebrity and health nut diet craze. While you may have started to avoid gluten like the plague, how much do you really know about it?
Pearls often bring up memories of grandmothers, elderly aunts, and royalty— usually portrayed with beloved strands of pearls around their necks, which was a sign of being ladylike in earlier times. These days, however, pearls have taken on a new life, as they are worn in luxury jewelry by the Gen-Xer and the Millennial, as well. Pearls in translucent, dazzling colors, all natural, and in unusual shapes are often quite rare and expensive.
Give the man in your life the gift of luxury spa treatments this holiday season (even if the man in your life is you!) The secret’s out, the stigma’s long gone, and the time for men to proudly say, “Yes, I deserve to be pampered!” has arrived. Need inspiration? Check out the gentleman’s offerings at popular spas from coast to coast.
The wreathes are hung, carols are playing in every store, and the coffee shops are selling all of our seasonal favorites— it must be the holidays. With all of the festive fetes right around the corner, you've probably got all of your stunning outfits in mind, but have you thought about all the luxury beauty products that are available this season? If you're still in need of completing your ideal holiday look, check out these three killer collections that were developed specifically with this special time of year in mind.
What ever happened to luxury jewelry accessories being referred to as treasures? Now-a-days we have plenty of beautiful rings, necklaces and bracelets, but don’t you think it’s about time that we brought treasures back into our lives? Internationally acclaimed jewelry designer, Bina Goenka, certainly does, and her collection of timeless and dramatic treasures are sure to have you feeling just as elegant as each one of her dazzling items.
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