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Lace is an age old decadence that makes everything beautiful. An obvious choice for formal wear but casual lace is becoming a favorite too. Find lace detailing on tank tops, t-shirts and casual dresses.

Left: Soft White $45      Right: Elise $60

Left: Lace Detail T $32     Center: Juliette $44     Right: Lilac $32

I got a sample of these a few months back and I have to say, they are the best idea ever!

Invented by two New York party goers tired of trudging home at the end of the night in painful stilettos. City slips are a pair of uber comfy fold-able ballet flats that fit into a small zip pouch. The zip pouch not only fits easily into your purse but it also unfolds into a tote bag! So at the end of the night when you slip your hurting feet into these saviors you also have a tote bag to carry your heels home in.

It is the emergency first aid kit every girl should have in her purse!

The holidays are around the corner and these will make great stocking stuffer for sisters and girlfriends.

It’s time to get show stopping for that big Halloween party. But want to be awesome without spending much cash? No problem! Just invest a few bucks in face paint  and get creative. Painting yourself a  costume is the best way to save money and still be stunning. You can always use face paint again next year.

Here’s a few great ideas I’ve compiled from google of make up based costumes that won’t cost you much to pull off.

Face paint runs about $1-6 depending on how many colors you want. Available at any drug store.

Lichtenstein Drama

Unzipped

Ghostly Vision

Hello Kitty

Corpse Doll

I am obsessed with how beautiful Adele’s eye make up always is. That perfect blend of color, depth and false eyelashes are very hard to achieve if you are me.  Especially the false eyelashes! So I hopped on YouTube and found loads of tutorials on how to achieve that glamorous look. These may also come in handy since Halloween is around the corner. Ladies you better get practicing because there is no other way to get good at falsies!

From these tutorials I learned it is very important to have the right brushes in your make up pouch. At the very lease you will need to have a wide blending brush, a crease blending brush, a fine point brush and a lot of cotton buds before you start.

It is also very important not to skip the eye make up base because it is what prevents your eye  shadow from creasing or flying away throughout the day/evening.

Deeply Alluring Eyes

Oh 1963 what a year. It was the golden age of American Jet setting; when flying was glamorous and being a stewardess was every girl’s dream.

From its foundation as America’s first international airline on October 27, 1927, to its peak in the 60s, and throughout the remainder of the 20th century, Pan American Airlines represented luxury, glamour and limitless possibilities.

Adored by celebrities, rock stars and the International elite, iconic Pan Am was made famous by its Clippers, first-class amenities, stewardesses, and of course, the Pan Am bag. Carrying a Pan Am bag signified the prestige of a privileged lifestyle, a certain freedom achieved when the ends of the earth are suddenly within reach.

The now defunct airline lives on in our fond memories as well as in carry on luggage and bags!

Long after the airline closed its doors, the legacy lives on. The Pan Am brand of today lives for fashion, adventure, and the thrill of the journey – no matter what your mode of travel. Pan Am offers vintage and contemporary bags, luggage, accessories and more. So explore, discover, and let the world be your runway.

Want a piece of the jet age? We’ve brought the official Pan Am bags and passport covers to our shop. Each item is made with loads of detailing and has the official certificate sewn into the lining. The bags come in both vintage and contemporary styles, all with lots of compartments and detailing. Check out the collection now available at our shop or on our website.

You might have seen these originals adorning movies like Catch Me if You Can and the new TV show Pan Am. The nostalgic imagery brought back by the movies has made us drool. We just love the retro glam of those blue uniforms and white gloves.

Excerpts from: http://www.panam.com/legacy

Two weeks ago my younger brother came to visit and I immediately noticed his skin was clear and glowing, which is a complete 180 from his usual scalely pimply mess. He tells me it’s because he’s been using argan oil from an organic cosmetic company called Melvita.

Having struggled with my skin the last 3 years and spent hundreds of dollars getting no where I was eager to test this argan oil.  My skin has a very thin top layer that dries out and flakes easily but is oily under the surface, which when stressed creates deep painful pimples. So eager for a cure I drove downtown to the Melvita shop in Union Square. I fought the ridiculous traffic and circled for an hour until I found parking.

Yes, it was all worth it. The moment I applied it my skin felt hydrated, rich and glowing. Of course it’s just the first few days so it’s too early to say for sure, but so far so awesome!

The oil is good for both hair and skin. Argan oil is rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamin E and protein.  For skin it is nourishing as a moisturizer but it also aids in reducing scars, hypo-pigmentation, and fine lines. It absorbs quickly into your skin so isn’t heavy. I was told by the sales clerk at Melvita that because argan oil is plant based it won’t clog your pours like mineral oils can.

For hair, argan oil is used to control dryness and to boost shine. You can use it as a once a week mask or you can apply argan oil to your hair before blow drying or flat ironing. It takes all the frizz away leaving the hair healthy and shiny without any heaviness or residue.

The best part about Argan Oil is you are automatically supporting a good cause just by purchasing it. Argan oil is exclusively produced by Berber women who have formed a fair trade collective around the harvesting of this oil. Apparently the plant only grows in Morocco and they’ve been harvesting and selling the oil since before the Phoenicians. The income from this co-op funds health care, education and child care for these women.

Argan oil is pretty new in America, but English and French tourists discovered it in Morocco years ago and it’s all over the markets of Provence, along with the lavender and olive oils. Now, due to the efforts of the Moroccan King Mohammed VI, who has been praised for his efforts to promote women’s rights, the oil is being promoted and exported worldwide. What does women’s rights have to do with argan oil? Well, that’s one of the reasons I am so intrigued by it.
It is Berber women who are solely responsible for harvesting the nuts and producing the oil, and they are doing so in fair trade working cooperatives. Outside groups, like the government of Monaco, are also financially backing a system whereby women can work half days (so they can still tend to their families) in exchange for fair wages and good working conditions. This has allowed an income for women and families where before there was little.

The cooperatives have initiated an ecosystem reforestation project to help preserve the argan forest. The cooperatives are working in partnership with the Moroccan Water and Forests Authorities to allow optimal tree growth, plant argan nurseries, and create education programs. The community realizes the value of the argan tree and they are involved with its protection. In fact, Unesco has designated the 10,000-square-mile argan-growing region as a biosphere reserve.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/is-argan-oil-miraculous.html#ixzz1Z0OrwVIL

Because of the recent hype, argan oil is popping up everywhere. To test the effects more directly get 100% pure argan oil with no synthetic additives.

I am terrible at putting my hair up and am always amazed at how many women can do this themselves with no octo-arms.  I decided to jump on youtube and see how this is done. After watching way too many home tutorial videos about hair (some good and some awful) I was starting to feel like hair is just too much work to be worth having. Simply watching it being done made me feel tired. Then I found a series of tutorials that finally made it all seem possible again. Seems like all you need to know is how to braid and twirl!

Three Cascading Buns

Diagonal French Braid and Bun

Here’s a few more photos of inspiration. No videos for these dos, but they seem to follow the same principals of braid and twirl.

Now go play with your hair and let us know how it went.

Yes the rumours are true; Aztec prints are the it thing. We see it in tops, shorts, dresses, rompers, scarves, wraps, bags and bikinis. So yes, Aztec prints are definitely a hit this season.

We think all of the above ways to wear this print looks fabulous. But our favorite way to wear this look is as a stylish fun romper paired with ankle high sandals.

It’s that time of year again where all Americans gather on green lawns to barbeque, drink beer and wait for the fireworks display. Since the big day involves time in the sun, bbq smoke and then chilly nights, I suggest wearing a comfortable and easy to wash dress paired with a cardigan and flats. Cottons or cotton blends are machine washable so they are a good way to go. If you are wondering how you can wear red white and blue without looking like Captain America, wonder no more. Thanks to the prevalent nautical theme this season, there are lots of cute options for looking stylish in our nation’s colors. Here’s a few ideas that say festive without the Captain America syndrome:

Another sensational hit from Lady Gaga and another wacky video but whatever you may think of her she never fails to deliver statement make up and fashion. Here’s a few styles I really liked from her Born This Way video and links to helpful YouTube tutorials on how to create them. No matter what her lyrics say it takes a lot of effort and skill to make her look that way.

The Super Winged Eyes Thing

On the Gaga Born this Way album cover her eye make up is done with exaggerated long wing tips and under eye lining that is just a few millimeters down from the bottom lash line. A very dramatic look but definitely wearable (sans face horns) for any fashionista looking to make a statement on Saturday night. After watching a gazillion videos on how to recreate this look I found this particular tutorial to be the most professional and easy to follow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n839FbaIc9U

The Skeleton Get Up

Other than for Halloween I really don’t know when else you could don skeleton face paint. However her outfit is great for bold days at the office or night out with the girls. We carry the rocket shoulder blazer now on sale for $61. For those who really want a skeleton face here’s a pretty good tutorial (obviously this takes some painting skills.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCG6rjbIRrI

The Uber Mad Smokey Eyes

I love these eyes for going out at night. It’s very easy to wear with retro teased hair, a short sheath mini and some of those killer stilletoes that are so in right now. (Side bar: I saw a Delta stewardess walking in these killer 4 inch stilletoes luggage in tow ready to catch her shift. AMAZING!) Anyways here’s a great link on how to get these smokey eyes just right. It’s pretty straight forward and probably the easiest Lady Gaga look to emulate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRsNBe2LzYs