Katie Lee Biegel Wearing Dearfoams

Katie looked cozy and comfy working from home in her Women’s Moritz Bootie in chestnut ($59, available on Dearfoams.com

Chef and Author, Katie Lee Biegel was photographed wearing Dearfoams.  Fabulous women's shoes worn by a fabulous chef.

Whitney Port Celebrated ban.do's Poolside Party

ban.do, the lifestyle brand that's serious about fun, hosted their epic pool party in partnership with The Venue Report last night at The Line Hotel in the heart of Los Angeles. Fashion bloggers, tastemakers, influencers and celebrities such as Whitney Port, Kerri Medders, Niki Koss, Sarah Ramos and Cailee Rae came together to celebrate the brand's popular Outdoor Fun collection and two exclusive dreamy summer collaborations; including a swimwear collection with Cover Swim and signature hydrating mist with Refinery 29.

As a brand that never fails to pull all the stops, the party was the most fun, photographable, instagrammable, snapchattable pool party that Los Angeles had ever seen. ban.do and The Venue Report took over the pool at The Line Hotel with lots of pizza from famed chef Roy Choi, fun drinks, and of course a pool filled with inflatables; taking a cue from the brand's most liked Instagram post of all time, the venue was stocked full of inflatable props, both from ban.do's own outdoor fun collection and #girlspopup bestsellers like the rainbow unicorn, pineapple and watermelon.

The brand also unveiled a new swimwear line in collaboration with Cover Swim. This two-piece collection will feature a one-piece suit featuring the "Hot Tub Club" Graphic featured on its latest apparel line, and a two-piece suit in Lady of Leisure, a design that has already been incredibly popular with the brand's customer base.  It is available to purchase now on www.bando.com and www.coverswim.com, retailing at ($150-200). The collection will also be available to view at Cabana during Miami Swim Week. The brand also showcased a signature summer hydrating mist by Anese Skincare in collaboration with Refinery29. The scent will be available to purchase exclusively through ban.do's online #girlspopup, retailing at ($26). The mist will also be made available to guests of Refinery29's Beach House in Montauk later in the summer. 

DJ Michael Antonia from the Flashdance provided music for the night and guests took home a drool worthy gift bag which included the Refinery 29 x Anese Skincare Out Of Office Hydrating Mist, Kate Somerville ExfoliKate, a summer make up kit from Stila, Emma Straub's new book Modern Lovers, sunnies from zeroUV, S'well bottle and LOTS of ban.do (duh!). 

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

TomorroWear 1st Wearable Tech Expo at The Reef

Silicon Beach startup District2.co, (fashion B2B ecosystem where brands & fashion designers can hire apparel manufacturers to produce their collections), is hosting the first WEARABLE TECH EXPO "TomorroWear"  at The Reef's hotspot Maker City LA. TomorroWear is an elite intimate event looking into the future- where fabric science, fashion, and wearable tech intertwine. Hosted at The Maker City Atelier on February 17, 2016,  District2.Co, alongside Heart Centered Tech, Manufacture LA, & Maker City are ready to illuminate the digital advances liberating humankind’s creativity and enjoyment while enhancing the social and economic development of fashion & tech. 

Preceding the “FutureWalk" runway presentation, title-sponsor Heart Centered Tech is presenting their Peer-to-Peer Award to Benjamin F. Kuo ,Founder, Editor, and Publisher of SoCalTech. SoCalTech is a high news tech and informational search engine in Southern California. The previous awardee, Eli Eisenberg will present the award. Eisenberg is a venture capitalist at Straight Line Management.
  
Heart Centered TECH Leadership Awards #HCTLA recognizes people within organizations who lead from the heart. The awards started as a way to acknowledge stand out individuals who take part in using technology to help make this world a better place. After 30 days, the recipients choose who is the next HCT award winner should be, making this the first Peer-to-Peer Awards Ceremony of its kind that was launched in the #LATECH #Siliconbeach community.
  
With virtual environments & training to immersive art and 3D simulations on the rise, the VR GALLERY is a blend of LA’s finest VR Experiences all in one place for an expression of what’s possible in VR today. There will be narrative film pieces to full on 3D full immersive games. Co-Host Game-School.com is a leader in providing VR education and has the best VR Gallery of talented artist experiences that are carving the way for content & simulations of the future.
  
Speak directly with exhibitors & inventors, you will have the chance to mingle with these master disruptors (with food & drink), gaze at their closing Wearable Tech Fashion Show, and if you're still amped then stay for the "NowSounds" close out show!
  
A super-secret Hollywood celebrity chef will be the night’s food of choice, and after FutureWalk, come have a night out on the town and party with these trendy creatives.
  
THE PURPOSE OF TOMORROWEAR:

Futurists, influencers, investors, fashion experts, wearable tech enthusiast, engineers, Los Angeles startups, innovative fabric mills, apparel manufacturers, and press/media will all be in attendance to witness fashion evolve in a way it has never been done before. They are digitizing the way physical electronics are operating and streamlining it into a natural necessity-- fashion, an industry as seasoned and established as spice trading (no pun intended).
    
TomorroWear is showcasing the tech gadgets in an event and they are hosting a slew of products such as smartwatches, virtual reality, pedometers, 3D printed dresses, etc TomorroWear is the only expo in LA available to market the next generation of inventors and designers. We are the mediators between art and commerce.

WHO THEY ARE EXHIBITING:

February 17 cannot come any sooner as brands from every different spectrum are coming to the expo. Here is a short list of brands they are showcasing in the 1st ever wearable tech LA event:
  
Activewear: Hollywood stuntwoman extraordinaire Natascha Hopkins’ Capo-Nata “The Lean Body.” The Lean Body is a built-in-one waist trimmer and sports bra.

Medical: The Stem Cell Bra by Leonhardt is the first ever bra UNDER EARLY STAGE DEVELOPMENT that is DESIGNED to increase breast size without any invasive surgery. 

American Made & Sustainable: Leopardet is the next generation Ralph Lauren brand that is proud to say it’s American made--- in both design, manufacture, and distribution, utilizing all organic fabrics.

Sustainable Clothing: Sun & Seeds’ clothing incorporates the natural elements of the Earth (dirt and plants) to the looks by using sustainable fabrics in the composition of the garments.

Diversity Science: Beautiful Liberation and B. Black labels are the first brands to ever capitalize on the diversity of female bodies by scientifically creating the patented golden standards for sizing based on body types.  

Recycled Threads & Precious Metals: Tambonita aims to make a beautiful, unique, handmade accessory and an eco-sustainable product. Tambonita has an original style that is exclusive in how it’s made. Hand woven and assembled with care, each product is individual, and represents the person wearing or carrying it. 

3D Printing and Optical Illusion Design: ShapeShifterZ® is an athletic clothing brand founded in Santa Monica, California. They create goods for athletes that want to enhance the competitive experience, express an inner confidence and outright sense of humor, yet match the demands of modern fitness.  

Measure-by-Measure scanning: Left Shoe Company helps the customer pull on a pair of geometrically patterned socks and steps on a 3D scanner that analyses and measures both feet from every possible angle. A highly accurate 360° digital model of the feet is created. Once scanned, the customer can choose from a wide variety of designs, leathers and soles to create a unique shoe, knowing that each pair will be made with the best possible fit, specifically for him.  

They are also hosting 3d printers and virtual reality games at the event. The designers will have a chance to exhibit and drive the runway show. Hollywood stylist and event coordinating extraordinaire Parris Harris is on board with his gorgeous models at the FutureWalk.

The event is on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at The REEF - 11th Floor Atelier - 1933 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90007. For tix & information: tomorrowear.eventbrite.com

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Rachael Ray Wearing Sequin Jewelry

Rachael Ray was photographed wearing Sequin jewelry at the Michael J. Fox Foundation's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's Gala in New York this weekend. The celebrity chef and TV host accessorized her black dress with Sequin's limited edition Deco necklace available upon request ($595, www.sequin-NYC.com).

See more celebrities at charity events on our fashion blog.

Sofia Vergara Wearing Vera Wang in Wedding Mag

You may know that the glamorous & talented Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is featured in Martha Stewart Weddings' Fall 2015 issue.  But did you know what designer brand she was wearing?  

Vergara wore a custom pink tulle gown by Vera Wang in the fashion feature set in a garden in Southern California. In the story she shares her plans for the big day to come. 

Behind the Scenes With Bride-to-Be Sofia Vergara!  "She’s a beautiful bombshell, a brainy business woman—and funny to boot. Now Sofía Vergara is warming up for her next major role: bride. In preparation for her big day, she met up with us to talk wedding planning and try on some of the season’s most spectacular new gowns in a spectrum of shades. Here, a sneak peek at the photo shoot for our Fall Style issue".  Check the Martha Stewart Weddings magazine to get a copy of the mag that has featured Sofia.

Martha Stewart Weddings Issue: Fall 2015 Story: Sofia in Love Editor: Carrie Goldberg Features: Custom pink tulle gown

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is Martha Stewart Weddings‘ Fall 2015 cover girl. The engaged actress is featured in one of the issue’s fashion features, where she tells readers about some of her big-day plans. Vergara wore a custom pink tulle gown by Vera Wang, and told the editors, “It would be so fun to wear as a bride.”   Visit the Vera Wang website to learn more about Vera and the bridal gown collection.

Sofia Vergara was widely known for co-hosting two television shows for Spanish-language television network Univisión in the late 1990s. Her first notable acting job in English was in the film Chasing Papi (2003). Subsequently, she appeared in other films, including Four Brothers (2005) and two Tyler Perry films—Meet the Browns (2008) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009), receiving an ALMA Award nomination for the latter. Vergara's success on television has earned her roles in recent films The Smurfs (2011), New Year's Eve (2011), Happy Feet Two (2011), The Three Stooges (2012), Escape from Planet Earth (2013), Machete Kills (2013), Chef (2014), and Hot Pursuit (2015). In 2012 and 2013, she was the top-earning actress on US television.[4] Vergara stars on the ABC series Modern Family as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, for which she has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards.  In 2014, she was ranked as the 32nd most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.

You may also have interest in viewing our fashion blog post about from back in January of this year regarding Sofia Vergara Wearing an Eyelet Swimsuit.  Not really bridal, but it was all white like many traditional wedding gowns.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Wearing Hedley & Bennett

Jesse Tyler Ferguson was spotted wearing Hedley & Bennett in a recent Instagram post! 

A longtime fan of the high-end kitchen wear brand, the Modern Family star was ready to bring the heat in the kitchen wearing his Salt Chef Coat ($140). Jesse was recently seen celebrating Hedley & Bennett's 3rd anniversary party with designer Ellen Bennett at the company's impressive new headquarters in Los Angeles (www.hedleyandbennett.com)! 

Below is not Jesse, but shows a better example of the chef coat.

Katie Lee in Pink Sleeveless Lace Collar Dress

Katie Lee was photographed wearing Cynthia Rowley today on The TODAY Show in New York!

The culinary personality looked stunning in her Sleeveless Lace Collar dress in hot pink (price available upon request; www.cynthiarowley.com). 

Katherine Rebekah "Katie" Lee is an American cookbook author, television food critic, cook, and novelist.  In 2006, she hosted the first season of Bravo's Top Chef.  Apparently she cooks and dresses well...

Apparel Business Draws in Fashionistas

Why does everyone want to join the fashion industry?  Just because you are a fashionista it does not necessarily mean you are ready.  Seriously, you may actually not be ready…

We can’t even begin to tell you how many people wish to create an apparel business.  The number is almost mind boggling.  If someone told me that 70% of the world’s population wanted to start an apparel business, I would “almost” believe them.  OK, seventy percent is an unrealistically high percentage.  However, you get the point, and the number must be pretty high.   

What is the reason for this phenomenon? 

In the opinion of Apparel Search, the desire to become a fashion designer is similar to the concept behind why people want to start a restaurant.  Despite the fact that the majority of restaurants fail, there appears to be an endless supply of wanna be chef’s lining up to open new dining establishments.  Sure this is great because clothing manufacturers have the opportunity to manufacture chefs clothing, but why do all of these people think they can be a successful restaurateur.  The reason is that they love cooking and they believe that the meals that they prepare are enjoyed by all.  The problem is that cooking for your family is “way” different than managing an actual business.  Food preparation is only a small part of the business.  In regard to fashion, it is a very similar dilemma.  People are confused that their love for clothes, footwear, and style means that they are qualified to manage an apparel business.  This is simply not the case.

Having an eye for fashion and a fantastic sense of style, most certainly does not mean that you understand customs clearance documents, inventory management, and quality testing procedures.  It is critical to understand that the science of garment design, manufacturing, and distribution is more complicated than the average person would consider.

As with any business, when looking from the outside, everything often looks very easy.  The reality is that this is often not the case.

Before you decide that you want to become an emerging fashion designer and take a shot at the catwalk, take your time to learn about the fashion industry by attending a school specializing in garments & textiles.  If you think you are ready, you can further investigate explore a career in fashion.

Are you interested in becoming an emerging designer on the road to fame and fortune.  Do you want to work in the apparel business in another capacity?  If yes, most definitely give it a try.  However, before you blindly jump in, make sure to study the apparel industry first.

Let us know your thoughts in the comment area below.

Apparel Business Draws in Fashionistas

Why does everyone want to join the fashion industry?  Just because you are a fashionista it does not necessarily mean you are ready.  Seriously, you may actually not be ready…

We can’t even begin to tell you how many people wish to create an apparel business.  The number is almost mind boggling.  If someone told me that 70% of the world’s population wanted to start an apparel business, I would “almost” believe them.  OK, seventy percent is an unrealistically high percentage.  However, you get the point, and the number must be pretty high.   

What is the reason for this phenomenon? 

In the opinion of Apparel Search, the desire to become a fashion designer is similar to the concept behind why people want to start a restaurant.  Despite the fact that the majority of restaurants fail, there appears to be an endless supply of wanna be chef’s lining up to open new dining establishments.  Sure this is great because clothing manufacturers have the opportunity to manufacture chefs clothing, but why do all of these people think they can be a successful restaurateur.  The reason is that they love cooking and they believe that the meals that they prepare are enjoyed by all.  The problem is that cooking for your family is “way” different than managing an actual business.  Food preparation is only a small part of the business.  In regard to fashion, it is a very similar dilemma.  People are confused that their love for clothes, footwear, and style means that they are qualified to manage an apparel business.  This is simply not the case.

Having an eye for fashion and a fantastic sense of style, most certainly does not mean that you understand customs clearance documents, inventory management, and quality testing procedures.  It is critical to understand that the science of garment design, manufacturing, and distribution is more complicated than the average person would consider.

As with any business, when looking from the outside, everything often looks very easy.  The reality is that this is often not the case.

Before you decide that you want to become an emerging fashion designer and take a shot at the catwalk, take your time to learn about the fashion industry by attending a school specializing in garments & textiles.  If you think you are ready, you can further investigate explore a career in fashion.

Are you interested in becoming an emerging designer on the road to fame and fortune.  Do you want to work in the apparel business in another capacity?  If yes, most definitely give it a try.  However, before you blindly jump in, make sure to study the apparel industry first.

Let us know your thoughts in the comment area below.

Apparel Business Draws in Fashionistas

Why does everyone want to join the fashion industry?  Just because you are a fashionista it does not necessarily mean you are ready.  Seriously, you may actually not be ready…

We can’t even begin to tell you how many people wish to create an apparel business.  The number is almost mind boggling.  If someone told me that 70% of the world’s population wanted to start an apparel business, I would “almost” believe them.  OK, seventy percent is an unrealistically high percentage.  However, you get the point, and the number must be pretty high.   

What is the reason for this phenomenon? 

In the opinion of Apparel Search, the desire to become a fashion designer is similar to the concept behind why people want to start a restaurant.  Despite the fact that the majority of restaurants fail, there appears to be an endless supply of wanna be chef’s lining up to open new dining establishments.  Sure this is great because clothing manufacturers have the opportunity to manufacture chefs clothing, but why do all of these people think they can be a successful restaurateur.  The reason is that they love cooking and they believe that the meals that they prepare are enjoyed by all.  The problem is that cooking for your family is “way” different than managing an actual business.  Food preparation is only a small part of the business.  In regard to fashion, it is a very similar dilemma.  People are confused that their love for clothes, footwear, and style means that they are qualified to manage an apparel business.  This is simply not the case.

Having an eye for fashion and a fantastic sense of style, most certainly does not mean that you understand customs clearance documents, inventory management, and quality testing procedures.  It is critical to understand that the science of garment design, manufacturing, and distribution is more complicated than the average person would consider.

As with any business, when looking from the outside, everything often looks very easy.  The reality is that this is often not the case.

Before you decide that you want to become an emerging fashion designer and take a shot at the catwalk, take your time to learn about the fashion industry by attending a school specializing in garments & textiles.  If you think you are ready, you can further investigate explore a career in fashion.

Are you interested in becoming an emerging designer on the road to fame and fortune.  Do you want to work in the apparel business in another capacity?  If yes, most definitely give it a try.  However, before you blindly jump in, make sure to study the apparel industry first.

Let us know your thoughts in the comment area below.

Apparel Business Draws in Fashionistas

Why does everyone want to join the fashion industry?  Just because you are a fashionista it does not necessarily mean you are ready.  Seriously, you may actually not be ready…

We can’t even begin to tell you how many people wish to create an apparel business.  The number is almost mind boggling.  If someone told me that 70% of the world’s population wanted to start an apparel business, I would “almost” believe them.  OK, seventy percent is an unrealistically high percentage.  However, you get the point, and the number must be pretty high.   

What is the reason for this phenomenon? 

In the opinion of Apparel Search, the desire to become a fashion designer is similar to the concept behind why people want to start a restaurant.  Despite the fact that the majority of restaurants fail, there appears to be an endless supply of wanna be chef’s lining up to open new dining establishments.  Sure this is great because clothing manufacturers have the opportunity to manufacture chefs clothing, but why do all of these people think they can be a successful restaurateur.  The reason is that they love cooking and they believe that the meals that they prepare are enjoyed by all.  The problem is that cooking for your family is “way” different than managing an actual business.  Food preparation is only a small part of the business.  In regard to fashion, it is a very similar dilemma.  People are confused that their love for clothes, footwear, and style means that they are qualified to manage an apparel business.  This is simply not the case.

Having an eye for fashion and a fantastic sense of style, most certainly does not mean that you understand customs clearance documents, inventory management, and quality testing procedures.  It is critical to understand that the science of garment design, manufacturing, and distribution is more complicated than the average person would consider.

As with any business, when looking from the outside, everything often looks very easy.  The reality is that this is often not the case.

Before you decide that you want to become an emerging fashion designer and take a shot at the catwalk, take your time to learn about the fashion industry by attending a school specializing in garments & textiles.  If you think you are ready, you can further investigate explore a career in fashion.

Are you interested in becoming an emerging designer on the road to fame and fortune.  Do you want to work in the apparel business in another capacity?  If yes, most definitely give it a try.  However, before you blindly jump in, make sure to study the apparel industry first.

Let us know your thoughts in the comment area below.

Joey Thurman Insight on Oscar Night Fashion

The Oscars, the most glamorous red carpet in Hollywood, is less than two weeks away! From leading ladies making a bold statement to lead actors pulling off a classic tux flawlessly, the fashion on Oscars’ night is always highly anticipated.

Celebrity Fitness Trainer and Male Model, Joey Thurman, shares his insight on who we should be looking for on this fashionable Hollywood affair.

Steve Carell

Nominated for best leading actor for his role in Foxcatcher “Steve wears a classic tuxedo very well,” say Thurman. “What I like most about Steve is he is one of the few guys who will wear their glasses down the red carpet, one of the few accessories that men can wear in a formal setting!”

Keira Knightley

Nominated for best supporting actress for her role in The Imitation Game.

“Keira is not afraid to show her personality with fashion,” comments Thurman. “She is expecting her first child and I am intrigued to see if she is going to showcase her growing bump or keep it hidden. Either way, she will be wearing her unique style flawlessly.”

Emma Stone

Nominated for best supporting actress for her role in Birdman

“Emma never fails on the red carpet,” says Thurman. “This classic beauty wears bold colors to make her stand out in a positive way. She is one to look for on the big night.”

Neil Patrick Harris

Hosting the Oscars “All eyes will be on Neil to see what he changes into throughout the night,” says Thurman. “This man is all for being bold with suits and tuxedos! I look forward to seeing his colorful choice this year.”

About Joey Thurman:

Joey Thurman is a fitness, lifestyle and nutrition expert, FITchef, celebrity trainer, cover model, television personality, published fitness author, owner of Morph Personal Training, and creator of The Lifestyle Renovation. Joey has appeared on CBS, FOX, WCIU and ABC and has been published in BodyBuilding.com, Racked, TimeOut Chicago, RedEye, and American Global Traveler. As a fitness expert for nine years, Joey has helped numerous celebrity clients including Celebrity Chef Art Smith, Professional Female Wrestler Lisa Marie Varon, and many others, make internal changes for continued success in life and achievement of their aesthetic goals. Joey is also a fashion model who has landed covers on Healthy for Men, TimeOut Chicago and has worked for companies such as Abercrombie, Jockey, Kohl’s, Sears, Kmart, Carson Pirie Scott, Neiman Marcus, and more. Joey has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE), is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with the American Council on Exercise, and is a Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS). For more information, please visit www.thelifestylerenovation.com.  

TRANOÏ NEW YORK

Get ready! TRANOÏ launches its iconic trade show in New York City!

Tranoï New York will host a rich selection of 80 European, American and Asian designers during Women’s Fall NYC Market Week and be held at NYC’s historic former nightclub Tunnel. This location will carry the essence of a Tranoï show identity: central, intimate and atypical - just like in Paris.

February 21, 22, 23, 2015

TRANOÏ believes in offering all their guests the best concierge service… no request is too small or too large for their team. Their chef concierge, Pierre-Paul Monnet, and his team have been greeting visitors and exhibitors on behalf of Tranoï since 2007. They are very happy to also propose this quality of service at TRANOÏ NEW YORK.

In the same spirit of a hotel’s concierge, Tranoï offers a 360° concierge service: the VIP area, exhibitors and visitors. Support for VIPs, exhibitors before, during and after the show, dealing with requests for information and coordination with the Tranoï team. If you need to think outside the box, book a taxi or a table at a restaurant, pick up some last minute shopping, find the unfindable... you can count on Tranoï and their friends at Pawel Concierge! 

See you in NYC for TRANOÏ NEW YORK!

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Tacori Jewelry Celebrity Party

Celebrities gathered to celebrate the unveiling of new collections from famed jeweler, TACORI at HYDE Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails last night in West Hollywood. Mad Men's Christina Hendricks, Scandal's Bellamy Young, fashion designer Whitney Port, Dancing With The Stars' and Pretty Little Liars' Janel Parrish, entertainer Lance Bass, Revenge's Christa B. Allen, Rizzoli & Isles' Colin Egglesfield, Master's of Sex's Betsy Brandt, The Mentalist's Amanda Righetti, Defiance's Julie Benz, The Fosters' Sherri Saum, Sons of Anarchy's Winter Ave-Zoli, and actress Cassie Scerbo were on hand to check out the premiere Gentlemen's Collection, along with their new women's bridal and fashion jewelry collections.

Stars indulged in bites from Top Chef Chris Crary, sweet treats from Dylan's Candy Bar and enjoyed live musical performances and beats by DJ Daisy O'Dell. TACORI exclusively launched their brand new Gentlemen's Legend and Retro Classic collections, featuring cuff links, rings and tie bars. The established leader in bridal jewelry also dazzled guests with their new stunning Bridal collections and their new women's fashion jewelry collection, "Sonoma Mist".

photo credit: Charley Gallay/Wireimage) 

www.TACORI.com/She-Is-Tacori 

www.facebook.com/TACORI 

www.instagram.com/tacoriofficial 

 https://twitter.com/Tacori

Interested in seeing additional trendy celebrities wearing various styles, brands, and trends.  Check the fashion celebrities blog section for additional resources.

Padma Lakshmi wore STRÖM Brand

Padma Lakshmi wore STRÖM Brand yesterday in a photo she shared on Instagram. The Top Chef host looked sexy and svelte in her Nio Blackbird skinnies, captioning the post "love my @strom_brand jeans" ($189, www.strombrand.com)

Mesh-Bottom Beach Bag for Less Sand

INTRODUCING THE NEW SHAKE WOMEN’S TOTE
A Mesh-Bottom Beach Bag for More Fun, Less Sand

Introducing the new Shake women’s tote, a mesh-bottom beach bag for more fun and less sand. Available on Quirky.com for $39.99, Shake was invented by celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn and Charlie Dougiello and was developed by Quirky’s online community.

Life’s a beach, but when sand gets into your bag… well, now that’s just a b*#%h. Shake totes are designed to keep your items in and the sand far away. The bags feature a reversible flap that can be pinned to either side, allowing you to reveal or conceal the netting at will. Flip the bottom flap to reveal mesh netting that keeps your beach swag in while you shake unwanted sand out. Its coated canvas repels water, its roomy interior includes a zippered pocket for valuables, and its soft plastic straps won’t slip off your shoulder.

Like all Quirky products, Shake was invented and influenced by real people like you. Avid summer surfers Charlie Dougiello and Spike Mendelsohn spend a lot of time at the beach, waging a constant war against sand in their stuff. To solve this problem once and for all, they co-designed a waterproof, mesh-bottom bag—and submitted it to Quirky. They still spend plenty of time in the sand, but bring a lot less of it home with them now.

Need to Shake things up even more? Check out the rest of the line for their men’s, children’s backpack, and clutch versions.  Find more at the Quirky website at the following pages:

Men's: https://www.quirky.com/shop/649 

Children's: https://www.quirky.com/shop/650
Clutches: https://www.quirky.com/shop/651

Thank you for taking the time to read our interesting tote bag blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative for your next trip to the beach. 

For those of you that can't get enough news about trendy bags, you may want to visit the fashion bag blog posts page here on the Apparel Search fashion blog to find additional resources to review.

If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Charity Dinner at Georgica

East Hampton’s Georgica will kick off their sixth consecutive summer this Memorial Day Weekend in style! On their first night of operation for the summer, Friday May 23, 2014 Georgica will unveil their new hostess uniform, a customized cocktail dress from designer Hassan Pierre of WAY IT SHOULD BE. On Sunday, May 24^th, DKNY and HANNAH BRONFMAN will co-host a charity dinner and cocktail party, benefiting Super Saturday’s Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. 

The WAY IT SHOULD BE cocktail dresses are a customized Hampton’s design, created by Hassan Pierre. The brand has redefined the fashion industry with it’s capability to combine luxury and fashion with materials that are sustainable, environmentally sensitive and socially responsible. All designs are hand-made, one-of-a-kind, and USA manufactured. The dresses designed specifically for Georgica will feature a combination of white and champagne partner coloring to complement the interior aesthetics of Georgica Restaurant & Lounge. The dress will be seen exclusively on the hostess’ of Georgica for the duration of the summer! http://www.wayitshouldbe.net/

To round out your Memorial Day Weekend, on Sunday, May 25^th DKNY and HANNAH BRONFMAN partner for a good cause; raising funds for Super Saturday’s OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FUND (OCRF), with 100% of the profits go to OCRF. Tickets to the dinner and cocktail party are available via GiltCity.com for $95 per head. The night will feature a guest DJ set by BRONFMAN, who walked in DKNY’s Fall 2014 Fashion Show and has spun for top clients including Lanvin, Whitney Art Museum, Barneys, UNICEF, and many more! There will also be a live performance by 22-year-old singer-songwriter LILY LANE who has performed the national anthem at Madison Square Garden and whose songs are featured constantly on ABC’s hit show, Pretty Little Liars. A raffle including tickets to Super Saturday, DKNY products and much more, will help raise much-needed funds to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. All guests will enjoy a gift bag filled with goodies for the summer. 

Dinner will include a 3 course meal prepared by Georgica’s Executive Chef Greg Grossman, and his Culinaria Group team, which recently unveiled a brand new menu that features locally sourced seafood, an indulgent raw bar and innovative sushi. The Eclectic-American menu is inspired by global influences and local, sustainable fish, with Chef Kazuo Yoshida of MYUMI at the helm of the sushi conception.  

Guests who have dined on Georgica’s delicious cuisine over the past seasons include Chace Crawford, Kellan Lutz, Rachel Zoe, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kelly Bensimon, Russell Simmons, Jessica Hart, Irina Shayk, Lisalla Montenegro, Bradley Cooper, Kourtney Kardashian, Christie Brinkley and Jon Bon Jovi.

TICKETS Available Here - 

www.giltcity.com/newyork/georgicamay14

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Scarlett Johansson in Tees by Tina

Scarlett Johansson was photographed in Tees by Tina on the set of her new movie, Chef, earlier today in Los Angeles.  The Avengers actress looked cute and casual in her Smooth Tank top in Rouge as she made her way to her trailer ($85, www.teesbytina.com).

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Caesars Palace Appian Way Shops New Lineup

CAESARS PALACE REVEALS NEW APPIAN WAY SHOPS

Fully renovated shopping destination features seven new stores offering rare finds and unique-to-Vegas items, right in the heart of the Strip

Caesars Palace, the world-class destination resort and casino in Las Vegas, has announced a new lineup of stores in the newly remodeled Appian Way Shops. Spanning more than 22,000 square feet, the new Appian Way Shops features more than 15 distinctive stores, several of which can only be found right in the heart of Caesars Palace.

One-of-a-kind stores such as Bottlehood, H•O•M•E and Jimmy Crystal have opened their flagship U.S. locations at Appian Way Shops, while brands like King Baby and P!Q are making their Las Vegas debuts. Popular stores such as Optica and Olive & Beauty are also expanding their presence in Vegas with new locations inside the shopping destination. Additional stores which have also undergone renovations include Emperor’s Essentials, Carina, Vittorio, Travel Plus, Colosseum Cigars and Forever Flawless.

Bottlehood

This eco-friendly company repurposes glass beverage bottles and wine barrels, turning them into beautiful glassware, serve ware and jewelry. Through a combined effort with Caesars Entertainment, the company repurposes approximately 260,000 post-consumer bottles each year that would otherwise be going into our nation’s largest landfill. The eco-friendly products include a broad range of glassware including shot glasses, juice glasses, tumblers, vases, light fixtures and jewelry.

H•O•M•E

This one-of-a-kind store brings together an eclectic mix of unique and rare finds sourced from around the globe. Items range from decorative accents, to inspirational pieces, to one-of-a-kind antiques dating back to ancient Chinese dynasties.

Jimmy Crystal

Based in New York City, this fashion-forward jewelry and accessories company has been dazzling the world with one-of-a-kind designs for more than 21 years. Designs include stunning eye-wear, jewelry, handbags, watches and home décor, each incorporating exclusive Swarovski crystal elements. The flagship location at Appian Way Shops will allow shoppers to create custom jewelry designs.

P!Q

P!Q is a brand-new store concept by THE SARUT GROUP, the New York City-based, internationally acclaimed leader in the gift industry. P!Q features unique finds, home accessories, games, children’s products, eclectic brands and more – from stylish duds, to arty books, to nostalgic souvenirs. Guests will be inspired by the colorful atmosphere and the unique selection of P!Q's extraordinary merchandise.

King Baby

Rooted in the freedom of the open road and in the spirit of rock n’ roll, King Baby Studio has launched its first Las Vegas store at Appian Way Shops. The brand, which has a large celebrity following from Taylor Swift, to Howard Stern, is known for its handcrafted sterling silver pieces with elements of precious stones, 18-karat gold, onyx, beads and leather.

Optica

Optica, a boutique by the leading retailer of luxury eyewear, Luxury Optical Holdings, has opened its 15^th Las Vegas location at the Appian Way Shops. With an extensive selection of premier luxury brands including Cartier, Chrome Hearts, Prada, Gucci and Dior, the boutique is also home to a large selection of its own exclusive line of eyewear, Morgenthal Frederics. Handcrafted from the finest materials, Morgenthal Frederics’ signature one-of-a-kind buffalo horn frames make up the largest collection of luxury horn frames in the world.

Olive & Beauty

This delicious tasting experience has made its way to Las Vegas Strip. Olive & Beauty, an exotic boutique store carrying the finest and freshest olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars from around the world, offers hundreds of varieties along with gourmet spices, pastas, gift baskets, gifts and olive oil-based skin care and cosmetics.

Carina

Offering the latest in women’s fashions, Carina carries the hottest clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories. Brands include Joseph Ribkoff, True Religion, Alberto Makali, Betsey Johnson, Jessica Simpson and Vince Camuto.

Colosseum Cigars

Colosseum Cigars remains a little jewel box inside Caesars Palace offering the best selection of cigars for everyone from the occasional smoker to seasoned aficionados. In addition to such brands as Ashton, Padron, A. Fuente, Diamond Crown, Opus X and La Flor Dominicana, the store also offers and collection of pre-embargo Cuban cigars.

Travel +

A premier supplier of elegant and cost effective travel solutions, Travel + carries a variety of designers and manufacturers such as Rimowa, Samsonite, Victorniox, Delsey and more. Guests can browse from a large selection of suitcases, handbags, wallets, backpacks, business cases, laptop cases, luggage, and travel accessories.

Vittorio

This fashion forward store has received a fresh new look. Vittorio offers a variety of fine Italian leather handbags and accessories.

Forever Flawless

This boutique encourages guests to put their best face forward, offering an array of skincare and cosmetics.

Emperor’s Essentials

This revamped store offers a large selection of beer, wine, liquor, snacks and accessories, including a large selection of Caesars Palace-branded merchandise.

CAESARS PALACE

World renowned Las Vegas hotel and casino, Caesars Palace features 3,960 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the brand new Octavius Tower and 181-room Nobu Hotel. The 85-acre resort offers 25 diverse dining options including celebrity chef-branded restaurants by Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay and Guy Savoy, the award-winning Bacchanal Buffet, nearly 130,000 square-feet of casino space, a five-acre Garden of the Gods pool oasis and the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa. The Forum Shops at Caesars showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants and the 4,300-seat Colosseum spotlights world class Las Vegas entertainers such as Celine Dion, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Shania Twain and Jerry Seinfeld. For more information, please visit www.caesarspalace.com or caesars.thedigitalcenter.com to access media materials and request high-resolution images. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

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