September 20, 2015

Park Avenue Fashion Week comes to Orlando

A lot of excitement is coming up in the Bay Area here in Florida. Not only is football season back, the temp is getting cooler, but also Park Avenue Fashion Week is making its way to Orlando. I can never seem to get away from the excitement of designers, models, runways and more. And with Park Avenue Fashion Week in just 29 days, I can hardly sit still. This 7 day event will take place October 11-17 with an Emerging Designers Contest, and will celebrate the Winter Park fashion retail and design community. Saturday the 17th will be the runway event under a beautiful 20,000 sq. ft. tent, you will not want to miss. This epic event is presented by Harriet Lake. One featured designer will be dear friend ( whom I met at the M.I.A to the Bay Fashion Show) the Pharaoh of Fashion Mr. Lance Stephens A.K.A Hakatre.

Tickets are on sale now at parkavenuefashionweek.com! Come join for fashion, meet & greets, trunk show, VIP events & SO MUCH MORE!!! See you there and stay tuned for more leading up to the event.

PAFW

PAFW

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September 2, 2015

Dr. Scholl’s End of Summer Sale

Dr scholls foot wear sale

The iconic shoe brand is offering $15 off of all purchases of $75 or more site-wide.
September 2 – September 9
http://www.drschollsshoes.com

We love love Dr. Scholl’s everything!!

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August 25, 2015

Park Avenue Fashion Week!!!

Fashion, fashion and (you guessed it) MORE FASHION!!!!! I can never seem to get away from the excitement of designers, models, runways and more. And with Park Avenue Fashion Week in just 53 days, I can hardly sit still. This 7 day event will take place October 11-17 with an Emerging Designers Contest, and will celebrate the Winter Park fashion retail and design community. Saturday the 17th will be the runway event under a beautiful 20,00- sq. ft. tent, you will not want to miss this. This epic event is presented by Harriet Lake.

Tickets are on sale now at parkavenuefashionweek.com! Come join for fashion, meet & greets, trunk show, VIP events & SO MUCH MORE!!! See you there and stay tuned for more leading up to the event.

Park Avenue Fashion Week logo

Park Avenue Fashion Week logo

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August 19, 2015

Orlando International Fashion Week returns!

Orlando International Fashion Week Returns to Electrify the City Beautiful

Orlando, FL –August 10, 2015 – Orlando International Fashion Week is a week of exciting events and showcases featuring cutting edge designers. For seven days, the Orlando fashion scene is transformed and fashion enthusiasts are given the opportunity to indulge as well as help raise awareness and funds for Autism. People from all over the World flock to Orlando, Florida during this week to get a taste of the fashion scene in the City Beautiful.

The week will begin with the Fashion Week Extravaganza and Fashion Show at the exciting Orlando Science Center on November 1. This event will feature some of Florida’s hottest media outlets, business owners, designers, boutiques, fashionistas, and fashion bloggers. Guests will also enjoy fashion shows, a shopping expo and live entertainment throughout the week, including a concert preview from touring artist Shayne Leighton.

Orlando International Fashion Week logo

Orlando International Fashion Week logo

“Orlando International Fashion Week is about celebrating Orlando’s growing fashion scene. It’s an opportunity for the city to embrace the talented designers, models, and hair/makeup artists and give them an opportunity to shine. We also want to show the rest of the world that Central Florida deserves to be on the map as a destination to find and enjoy high-end fashion.”
Rob Henlon , CEO of Fierce Entertainment Management, LLC

Orlando International Fashion Week packs the entire week with exciting events, featuring the Fierce Spotlight Boutique/Store Specials calendar event, the Autism Speaks Benefit Fashion Show, Fashion E.D.G.E. Emerging Designer Gauntlet Exhibit, and the Fashion Show Expo, with seminars and networking events.

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August 11, 2015

Too Cool for Back To School on IndyStyle Wish TV

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Julee Ireland on the set of Indystyle featuring Locker Lookz, Portmantos, PackIt, Tablet Teddy Bear, Pure-Gear & DIY on the FLY

Fashionista’s quick, look over here! Dress up your drab school locker with Chic Decor from Locker Lookz. They offer affordable solutions to decorate your locker with items such as wallpaper, rugs, chandelier’s, magnets, photo frames, white boards and more. Make a fashion statement with your locker and show off your personality and pride for school at the same time. Who says you’re too cool for school? With Locker Lookz, school’s just cool! Prices range from $4.99 to $19.99.
Available at Staples, Barnes and Noble, Online and more! www.lockerlookz.com

Every student needs the perfect backpack to fit all of their books and electronics. In my opinion, Portmantos backpacks offer the coolest, to cool for school patterns, colors and fabric selections to choose from! Their backpacks are durable and offer comfort with the unique way the shoulder straps are designed giving your cool child, tween or teen extra support with a more comfortable fit over their shoulders. Portmantos allows your child, tween or teen to make their own fashion statement on campus that reflects their personality and style. This company is Eco-friendly, has built-in compartments to fit their laptops, tablets and cell phones and they’re affordable! Prices start at $45 Portmantos Available online  www.portmantos.com

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Portmantos Backpacks, PackIt Cool and Tablet Teddy Bear on Indystyle making Back to School super cool!

PackIt are the coolest cooler lunch boxes on the market – literally! The freeze gel is right inside the lining of the bag – no ice pack needed. The bags fold up super small and you leave PackIt stored in the freezer. Pull it out and the walls are completely frozen to keep your food cold for up to 10 hours! It’s never been so easy to pack healthy food and snacks for your kid’s school lunch! PackIt is also great for travel and comes in a variety of too cool for school patterns and colors to fit every child’s personality! PackIt…So Chill Inside and Out! Price $19.99                                Available at Target, Amazon, online and more!  www.packit.com

What’s too cool for grade school? The Tablet Teddy Bear! It’s ergonomically designed to act as a stand to hold your kids iPad and tablet without having to bend over or cause neck strains! It comes with a detachable backpack that stores your tablet when it is not in use. The best part about the Tablet Teddy Bear is that it’s much more than a tablet holder. It’s a cuddly bear to hold and play with; it provides function and promotes good body posture at the same time! It’s great for school, the car, travel and more. Tablet Teddy Bear is an affordable play and go accessory for your kids! Available in three styles, pink swirl, blue swirl and brown. Check out their Tablet Bean Bags also! Price $38.99 Available online at www.tabletteddybear.com

It’s tech time! Now you can experience old school retro gaming fun with your Pure-Gear phone case! Amazing phone cases allow you to navigate the ball through the challenging maze from start to finish! How fun! How cool for school! Keep yourself entertained in between classes with a new sturdy, flexible phone case with a twist. Pure Gear offers unique tablet and phone cases for almost every brand on the market.  Price $34.99

Available in stores around the world and online www.pure-gear.com

DIY on the FLY by Julee Ireland Turn an ordinary composition notebook from Drab to FAB!

DIY on the FLY by Julee Ireland Turn an ordinary composition notebook from Drab to FAB!

DIY on the Fly by Julee Ireland

Turn your ordinary mead composition notebook into something too cool for school! Here’s how you do it.

1.  Start with a standard composition book

2.  Purchase scrapbook paper from your local craft store.  I love the DCWC sets at Joanne Fabrics that includes four decorative color coordinated scrapbook sheets of paper for $5.99

3.  Next. Use a glue stick and put a nice coat of glue onto the face of notebook.

4.  Align your paper with the bottom edge and the tape of your notebook and press firmly to the glue.  Use extra glue as needed to make sure your edges stay in place.

5.  Trim the excess off using your scissors and following the edge of the notebook.

6.  repeat this step on the back and the inside front and back of your notebook for a complete new look.

7.  Embellish with crystals, ribbon, trim, buttons, stickers any way you like to personalize your notebook with your own unique style.

As you head back to school, have fun being you and feeling really cool.

 

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August 10, 2015

Roma Boots introduces new Sadie Robertson line

Sadie Robertson—of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”—is calling you to join her movement to “Live Original” on August 29 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville, Tenn. This is Sadie’s first-ever “Live Original LIVE” inspirational event and Roma Boots, will join in the celebration with a booth at the event where you can pre-order from their NEW Sadie Robertson Live Original™ Collection, as well as order from their current collection of rain boots.

Sadie Robertson from Duck Dynasty

Sadie Robertson from Duck Dynasty

The event will feature those who follow Sadie’s call to ‘live original’ in all areas of their lives including their schools, communities, and relationships. The event will include several guest speakers and performers, including John Luke and Mary Kate Robertson, Reed Robertson, Cole Robertson, Sean and Catherine Lowe from ABC’s “The Bachelor,” and the band for KING & COUNTRY.

Sadie Robertson and Roma Boots both seek to spread the philosophy of love, and to enrich the lives of others through the convergence of art and fashion. Their exciting new design collaboration will further their missions to “Live Original” and “Give Poverty the Boot!” at the same time. Samuel Bastrian founded Roma Boots in 2010 with the hopes of merging his knowledge of fashion with his passion for humanitarianism.

Sadie Robertson from Duck Dynasty models Roma Boots

Sadie Robertson from Duck Dynasty models Roma Boots

Roma Boots is a “buy one, give one” company that donates a pair of boots filled with educational supplies to a child in need for each pair sold. Additionally, 10% of sales goes towards an education initiative. These all-weather boots are made of natural rubber with soft cotton lining in a fair trade factory. Both functional and fashionable, they are waterproof, comfortable, slip-resistant, and eco-friendly. While they come in a variety of vibrant solid colors, the Sadie Robertson Live Original™ Collection flaunts stylish floral designs.

Set to debut in October just in time for fall shopping and holiday wish lists, the Sadie Robertson Live Original™ Collection will range from $99 to $119. A pair of Roma Boots is a fun and fashion-forward gift for your socially conscious self, friend or family member.

Sadie Robertson in Roma Boots

Sadie Robertson in Roma Boots

Roma Boots can also be found online at www.romaboots.com and in more than 300 boutiques and regional stores around the U.S. Roma Boots are also sold internationally in the U.K., Japan, South Korea and Germany.

Roma is amor, and amor means love. Show your love and “Live Original” and “Give Poverty the Boot” with a new pair of Roma Boots!

For more information on “Live Original LIVE”, visit www.liveoriginal.com.

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August 10, 2015

Let Your Eyes Pop!

Line out Loud

Tired of the same old black boring eyeliner? Looking for a pop of color? Well look at these colorful liquid eyeliners! Line Out Loud Intense Shimmer Liner are so much fun! There are many cool colors you can choose from to make the statement you want to make. The application brush is super thin so that you can just do a small swap or add to it for a total dramatic look. Line Out Loud is exactly that pop of color that will shimmer and stand out when you pop into a room!

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Choose the color that will pop for you www.palladiobeauty.com/collections/eyes/products/line-out-loud-intense-shimmer-liners.

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August 9, 2015

Made in America: The Julian Chang story

JULIAN CHANG STORY: MADE IN AMERICA

Inspiration: I am a Miami based designer so our collections have the Miami flair, I always try to use bold colors and fun prints, combined with comfortable textures. I think every woman wants to feel beautiful and sexy so our collections project that dual feeling.

My inspirations can come from different places; travels, an exciting performer, art work, textiles or a great book

Collection: I like to work with easy care materials for the modern woman, including silk jerseys, and materials with natural fibers such as silks and cotton. Rather than working exclusively in only one type of fabric or color palettes, I prefer to use the appropriate material and color to make the garment evoke the aesthetic I am seeking.

Manufacturing: We produce everything in Miami. The Julian Chang label states: “Proudly Made in the USA”. This construct enables me to accomplish two objectives; giving back to my country of choice, while at the same time providing employment opportunities for others in the community, in working conditions and at wages that will also enable them to have fulfilling lives for themselves and their families.

Company Overview: 16 full time employees, 6 independent contractors, 4 showrooms across the country, and 600 boutiques throughout the world selling to end users.

Fashion Designer: Julian Chang

Fashion Designer: Julian Chang

The company ships to over 3,000 units a month, all proudly made in the USA. The first full year the collection was produced was 2010, from a small store-front with two employees. Today our design and manufacturing facility encompasses in excess of 4,000 square feet. Currently, the company produces four different collections annually; resort/spring, summer, autumn, winter/holiday. Each collection is comprised of between 25 and 30 different “looks”.

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August 6, 2015

100 years of men’s swimsuit fashions

With summer in full swing, Mode Studios has created a new three minute video giving viewers a visual tour of men’s swimsuit styles during the past century. 100 Years of Men’s Swimwear takes viewers on a journey through the wild, wacky and revealing bathing suits men donned starting in 1915 through the present day using authentic looks from each time period. Maybe it’s time to bring some of these looks back!

Check out the YouTube video here:
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