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NYFW Round Up- Claudia Li and Rubin Singer
Claudia Li
For fall/winter 2016, Claudia Li wanted to express self-preservation: the idea of preserving oneself after an emotional and mental destruction; the collection embraces the period right after. The process of recovering and the past seemingly becoming an illusion is shown through wrapped silhouettes, origami knots, panels and layers of fabrics.
Vegan leather is introduced in tops, culottes, skirts and appliques on cotton pullovers. novelty yarns, cashmere wools and layered sheer fabrics enhance the collection. Denim continues to play an important role in knotting details, yarn sleeved jackets and bandeau tops. leather accessories are re-introduced in the fall/winter 2016 collection with clutches and multi-purpose arm bands.
Rubin Singer
Rubin Singer’s fall / winter 2016 collection began with an exploration of his intentions as a designer. Staying true to his core image of architectural femininity, Singer delves into new categories, new shapes, and new fabrics for the new season. Unique in his approach to designing, Singer starts with an inspiration, such as the mathematical formulation “Homomorphism” (that any given formula ends up in the same place no matter how many times you change it), which is the hallmark for the fall / winter 2016 season, and then moves to fabrics – textures & colors – and from there the shape and pattern of his creations are revealed.
This collection, which debuts knitwear and more ready-to-wear separates, is a continuation of Singer’s spring / summer 2016 mathematical inspiration “vector.” Late 60’s and early 70’s undertones echo throughout the collection in the form of separates, day dresses, and dramatic evening gowns. Multi directional silk chiffon dresses, glass embroidered eveningwear, and duchess satin jackets continue to show Rubin’s technical use of classic fabrics. Touches of Indian lamb, python, and velvet add to the sophistication and drama seen in a Rubin Singer collection, and geometric shapes and silhouettes convey the overall season inspiration.
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TUXEDOS GONE TECH: XEDO
Still looking for Tux for your special day? With nearly 40% of engagements taking place between November and February, a revolutionary new concept is offering men a smarter way to suit up for the big day. Xedo offers online rentals of high-quality, flawless-fitting, yet affordable men’s designer formalwear delivered directly to your doorstep, coast-to-coast. Xedo’s one-of-a-kind platform offers a unique online shopping experience, filling a niche for today’s time-crunched, yet fashion-focused millennials.About 80% of US grooms and groomsmen prefer to rent tuxedos. Xedo serves as the ultimate formalwear solution to make dressing the entire wedding party simple, stylish and stress-free. Xedo’s interactive Tux Builder is an easy and fun way for couples to design the groomswear style for their special day. Complete online management of the bridal party eliminates the hassle of coordinating appointments, payments or fittings for groomsmen across the country. Busy brides and grooms get to keep their sanity – and their Saturdays – overseeing their bridal party looks from the comfort of their own home or device.
Wondering what to expect this season? Designs from Xedo’s debut collection are both masculine and modern, sophisticated and sleek, with unique details. According to Kelsy Zimba, Xedo’s Creative Director, key trends will include striking grosgrain and satin trim lapel detailing, beautiful fabric buttons with real buttonholes on the cuff (unheard of in the rental market), matte shoes and the comeback of the cummerbund. The designers include Michael Kors, Mon Cheri, Justin Alexander, Angelo Alfred and Allure, with complete collections including accessories and footwear.
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Holiday Gift Guide and Ideas
Finding the perfect for the people closet to you is the hardest part about the holidays. What do you give the person who has everything? Safe to say this year was the year for technology and new innovations and after conducting a little research we found many great products and brands on the market that will make the perfect gift. Here are a few creative holiday gift ideas for everyone in the family!
The MightyPurse
The MightyPurse that charges your phone is available in an extended variety of fashion textures and colors. Made from 100% leather.
The MightyPurse wristlet is ideal for charging on the go and a fast fashion update. Your fashion accessory that takes fashion and function one step further with the season’s hottest trends.
Ninja Coffee Bar™
The Ninja Coffee Bar is a gift that everyone in the family will enjoy!
· Thermal Flavor Extraction™ technology, which delivers a variety of sizes and styles while achieving the perfect brew richness level every time.
· Auto-iQ™ One Touch Intelligence Technology delivers customizable options for smooth, rich coffee in a cup, travel mug or carafe.
· Makes refreshing iced coffee by allowing users to dial up the richness of their coffee to offset the dilution caused by melting ice.
· Offers a variety of brewing options including Classic Brew, Rich Brew, Over Ice Brew and Specialty Brew.
CONAIR Curl Secret
A revolutionary new way to create one beautiful shiny curl after another for the Holidays! This revolutionary new curl styler features top technologies, innovative engineering, and an automatic curl chamber — the Curl Secret®secret behind the perfect curl!
Additional Features- 30-second instant heat
- High-performance heater
- Safety tangle-free feature
- Sleep-mode function
- Motion detector
- Auto off
- Includes easy-twist barrel cleaner
Rocksbox
Can’t find the perfect piece to give that special woman in your life? No worries! Rocksbox gives you unlimited access to rent from an ever-rotating closet of designer jewelry. You first take the style survey and add items to your jewelry Wish List. Then, you get 3 pieces to wear on a loan. Each piece is hand-selected for you based on your style and specific requests. Wear your pieces as much as you want!
Ben Sherman AW 2015 Collection
Ben Sherman is a men’s lifestyle brand with strong foundations in shirt making, offering premium shirts, clothing, tailoring, footwear & accessories. Take it from us: Their stuff is AMAZING! Their AW 2015 collection has the perfect pieces to give male family members or your significant other to keep them trendy all season.
FOREVERMARK Jewelry Forevermark is the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies. Less than one percent of the world’s diamonds are worthy of becoming Forevermark. So if your budget is a little higher than the rest of us, this is the place to go to find that unique piece to wow that special person in your life. Did I mention that their engagement rings are to die for?
MPG Fitness Fashion
Here’s the perfect gift for the trendy, health nut! MPG is a pioneer within the fashion-forward athletic apparel industry. Inspired by the graceful and demanding movements of dancers and athletes, MPG designs for men and women leading active lifestyles. MPG blends fashion and function using state-of-the-art sustainable fabrics to provide ultimate comfort, style, and performance. Apparel can be purchased online and at selected retailers, gyms and yoga studios across North America and worldwide.
MPG’s fashion-forward men’s and women’s clothes and accessories range from the perfect stocking stuffer, the Flash Compression Sock to our on-trend, functional Puffy Tote as well as techno fabric tops, bottoms and super warm jackets and parkas. MPG shoppers will enjoy an entire weekend of Black Friday deals (November 27-29). Cyber Monday will feature a flash sale on selected items. From December 4-13, a different men’s and women’s item from the list below will be highlighted at a discounted price for a period of 24 hours only.
Women’s Gift Ideas
1. Flash Compression Sock
2. Inspiration Strap Tank
3. Elliptical Hooded Bra
4. Vital Run Tight
5. Tracker Zip Pullover
6. Page Quilted Mix Tight
7. Volcano Woven Pant
8. Puffy Tote
9. Zaner Blended Wool Jacket
10. Alfa Insulated JacketMen’s Gift Ideas
1. Flash Compression Sock
2. Essential Short Sleeve
3. Vindicate Seamless Long Sleeve
4. Blast Run Tee
5. Impact Sleeveless Tee
6. Up Your Game 7″ Run Short
7. Second Wind Active Pant
8. Industry Loft Pant
9. Utility Backpack
10. Fortitude Vest
Katy Perry Mad Potion Gift Set
You can never go wrong with gifting a fragrance set! The fragrance has notes of apple musk and vanilla orchid blended together with seductive bourbon make this intriguing fragrance utterly irresistible. Includes a 0.5 oz Eau de Parfum, 2.5 oz Shower Gel, and 2.5 oz Body Lotion ($21.99; Mass Retailers).
Stetson Decanter Set
Give the perfect gift to the All-American man in your life this season with this special 150th Anniversary 2-piece set from Stetson. This masculine gift set features the Stetson Collector’s Edition Cologne and Collector’s Edition After Shave ($15.99; Mass Retailers).
LOVE2LOVE Bluebell + White TeaMake the ultimate romantic gesture with this fragrance inspired by the unbreakable bonds of love. Includes a 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette, 2.5 oz Body Lotion, 0.375 oz Eau de Toilette. ($15.99; Walgreens). -
New Product Alert: White Sands Haircare Launches Spray Leave In Conditioner
Tired of combing half of your hair away after washing it? I know I am!
White Sands Hair Care is proud to announce the launch of their Spray Leave In Conditioner featuring Selective Conditioning. The product’s special polymers provide this smart, selective conditioning benefit to condition areas of the cuticle that need it most. This targeted delivery creates an intelligent product that knows exactly where damage hides; giving the weakest parts more TLC. Hair will have the ability to hold moisture and control frizz which, in turn, creates a high shine free of fly aways.
Formulated for normal to dry hair, the spray will further revitalize and restore your hair back to a youthful state with its unique combination of green tea leaf and orchid flower extracts. These powerful anti-aging ingredients fight free radicals, while preventing tangles and tears to make wet combing easier.Without weighing it down or causing buildup, White Sands Spray Leave In Conditioner further strengthens the hair with silk proteins. These amino acids thoroughly penetrate into the damaged layers of the cuticle to mend and protect.ProVitamin B5 continues the leave in’s moisturizing properties, imparting added sheen.Price: 1oz Travel Size, $5.00. 8.5oz Full Size, $15.00 via whitesandsproducts.com -
Fall Favorite: Masque Bar by Look Beauty
One of my fall favorites for keeping my skin smooth and rejuvenated are the Masque Bar by Look Beauty. They have a good select of sheet mask that target different skin concerns in an array of flavors. Sit back, relax and watch your skin transform!
Here are some my favorites:
Green Tea Sheet Mask: Mixed Green Tea Extract, Collagen and Vitamin E to maintain ideal moisture level by providing constant supply of moisture and nutrition. ($9.99 for 3 masks; Amazon.com)
Lemon Sheet Mask: Combined with Lemon Extract, Collagen and Vitamin E to help purify, refine and soothe your skin. ($9.99 for 3 masks; Amazon.com)
Cucumber Sheet Mask: Blended with Cucumber Extract, Collagen and Vitamin E to help moisturize and restore skin tone after UV exposure. ($9.99 for 3 masks; Amazon.com)
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NYC Fashion Week Guest Blogger: Cindy Duran
Hi there! My name is Cindy Duran and I am the latest guest blogger for this year’s NYFW! I most recently moved to New York City, but I am no stranger to Fashion Week. I am currently a student here in NYC majoring in Marketing with a concentration in Fashion Communications. I also have a blog of my own (Guiltyplaisir), so be sure to check that out to get to know me a little better and get some good insight into my personal style! I am very excited to be joining HEYDOYOU this fall season and I can’t wait to update you all on the hottest products and events right here in the big apple! You know what they say, “The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.” Wish me luck! Can not wait to keep you posted 😉 xoxo
Instagram: @Cindydee_ / @Guiltyplaisirwp
