Holiday Glitter Trend Begins with Neanderthals

Did you know that glitter began with the Neanderthals? Recently anthropologists have found seashells stained with crushed pyrite (fool's gold) which they're thinking functioned as the very first makeup compacts.

At CRC, they are the beauty experts and have reviewed 15 of the top consumer publications in the last month to investigate the biggest beauty trends this holiday season.

As Marc Jacobs has said, "Shine is my favorite color" and everyone always takes it uber serious at Christmastime. And not just in the traditional glittery gown way you'd expect...

Here are just a few of the glittery trends we've picked up on that are upping the ante on making this sparkly season even sparklier:

Gold leaf hair - what?

Gilded Lids (but also lipstick) - because what glitters like 24-karat gold?

"Glamouflage" - a minimal version of the chunky sparkled eyes we love on the runway

The Sparkly Red Lip - an extra something to the classic hue

Rose - a subtle way to sparkle by giving you a fairy-take flush 

Sparkly Lashes - because the feline flick was not enough

Snow Globe Manis - shake things up (literally or not) with this new take on holiday-ready nails

Glowing - the next step to contouring that'll luminize your face with the subtlest sparkles

It's hard not to envy how the Neanderthals only had one way of wearing glitter - there are too many to choose from! 

There is one way to get an idea of which trends work best for you. The free beauty app YouCam Makeup (iOS/Android) allows you to try on makeup looks in real time via its live Makeup Cam that identifies your facial features. They have all of the above looks and more, including some specifically formulated for this holiday season and New Year's.

Learn more about YouCam at http://www.perfectcorp.com/

Thank you for taking the time to read our beauty app 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.

S&S Activewear Expands Promotional Apparel Reach

Promotional apparel wholesaler S&S Activewear announces plans for a new distribution center in Olathe, Kansas. The distribution center will bring 200 jobs to the Kansas City area and increase the company’s overnight delivery area size.

The new 473,000 square foot facility will expand S&S Activewear’s one-day shipping to multiple states in proximity to Missouri including Oklahoma, Kansas, North Texas, and a portion of Colorado.

They stock a nice selection from basics to unique styles from exclusive brands.

Learn more about corporate apparel suppliers and the meaning of promotional apparel.

Snowflakes & Fur Youth Empowerment Fashion Show

Registration is now open for the
2016 I HEART Fashion I HEART Kids
"Snowflakes & Fur"
Fashion Show and Workshops!

"I HEART Fashion.I HEART Kids" has featured over 400 kids and teens, strengthening their Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Self Worth, as youth while encouraging them to dream big. The  goal is to empower youth with the understanding that they can do anything they put their minds to. They can make a difference in their community, their nation, and even their world!

This show in February will be like NONE other as they celebrate our FIVE YEAR Anniversary!

I HEART Fashion I HEART Kids
February 6, 2016
Miami Airport Convention Center & Doubletree Hotel
711 NW 72 AVE
Miami, FL 33126

www.iheartFashioniheartKids.com

Here is a little reminder about the i Heart Kids event from last year.

Snowflakes & Fur Youth Empowerment Fashion Show

Registration is now open for the
2016 I HEART Fashion I HEART Kids
"Snowflakes & Fur"
Fashion Show and Workshops!

"I HEART Fashion.I HEART Kids" has featured over 400 kids and teens, strengthening their Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Self Worth, as youth while encouraging them to dream big. The  goal is to empower youth with the understanding that they can do anything they put their minds to. They can make a difference in their community, their nation, and even their world!

This show in February will be like NONE other as they celebrate our FIVE YEAR Anniversary!

I HEART Fashion I HEART Kids
February 6, 2016
Miami Airport Convention Center & Doubletree Hotel
711 NW 72 AVE
Miami, FL 33126

www.iheartFashioniheartKids.com

Here is a little reminder about the i Heart Kids event from last year.

Snowflakes & Fur Youth Empowerment Fashion Show

Registration is now open for the
2016 I HEART Fashion I HEART Kids
"Snowflakes & Fur"
Fashion Show and Workshops!

"I HEART Fashion.I HEART Kids" has featured over 400 kids and teens, strengthening their Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Self Worth, as youth while encouraging them to dream big. The  goal is to empower youth with the understanding that they can do anything they put their minds to. They can make a difference in their community, their nation, and even their world!

This show in February will be like NONE other as they celebrate our FIVE YEAR Anniversary!

I HEART Fashion I HEART Kids
February 6, 2016
Miami Airport Convention Center & Doubletree Hotel
711 NW 72 AVE
Miami, FL 33126

www.iheartFashioniheartKids.com

Here is a little reminder about the i Heart Kids event from last year.

Snowflakes & Fur Youth Empowerment Fashion Show

Registration is now open for the
2016 I HEART Fashion I HEART Kids
"Snowflakes & Fur"
Fashion Show and Workshops!

"I HEART Fashion.I HEART Kids" has featured over 400 kids and teens, strengthening their Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Self Worth, as youth while encouraging them to dream big. The  goal is to empower youth with the understanding that they can do anything they put their minds to. They can make a difference in their community, their nation, and even their world!

This show in February will be like NONE other as they celebrate our FIVE YEAR Anniversary!

I HEART Fashion I HEART Kids
February 6, 2016
Miami Airport Convention Center & Doubletree Hotel
711 NW 72 AVE
Miami, FL 33126

www.iheartFashioniheartKids.com

Here is a little reminder about the i Heart Kids event from last year.

Cropp Fashion

The youth brand Cropp was founded in 2004 and its products are addressed to people who value relations with peers and who want to manifest their independence through clothing.  Thanks to the cooperation with renowned partners Cropp stores offer products of the following brands: MITCHELL & NESS, KOMONO, SHARPIE, as well as NEW BALANCE and CONVERSE shoes.

Cropp is a partner of many events addressed to artists and young people who indulge their passions. Lately the brand supported, among others, Cropp Tattoo Konwent – an event which attracted artists and fans of tattoo art from all over the world, and the Urban Forms Festival in Łódź which promoted street art.

LPP is a company with an international reach, which has been successfully operating in the clothing industry for over 20 years. They manage five recognizable brands: RESERVED, Cropp, House, MOHITO and SiNSAY.  Through their network of nearly 1600 stores,  they reach millions of customers in Europe, as well as in the Middle East.  They offer jobs for 20000 employees in their offices and sales structures e.g. in Warsaw, Gdańsk, Hamburg, Shanghai, Prague, Moscow, Kiev and Budapest. 

Yin Yang Philosophy of Sara Melissa Designs

Sara Melissa Designs introduces their new collection, inspired by the Yin Yang. 

Sara Melissa Designs embody the yin yang philosophy, meaning each shoe is slightly different. Take a second look and you will be enchanted by the remarkable detail of the shoes. Each pair offers a mirror effect, in which the colors are reversed. The designer Sara Melissa took inspiration from the yin yang to display a need for darkness. The darkness enables you to see the light. This metaphor can also be used in most of life’s situations, a positive to balance out the negative.  If you believe in this, you can find it powerful.  

Sara Melissa takes pride in offering unique limited edition accessories. Each style is handcrafted with the finest detail and top quality leathers. Not only does the innovative yin yang colors on each shoe grab your attention, so does the silhouettes themselves.  Each style offers a cushioned insole with endless comfort and durability.

A company that gives back!

Sara Melissa donates 5% of their sales to a non- profit feminist organization that helps empower the rural women of Nicaragua.  For the past two decades, La F.E.M. has been providing education, legal and moral support to enable women to become economically independent.

 

“I come from Nicaragua, a third world country that is scarred by 100 years of war and, as a result, is one of the poorest in the world.  That being said, there is a defining need for me to contribute something that helps others, starting my own business is a platform that gives me a chance to do that.” 

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.

Ekster Wallets are Smart Wallets

Ekster Wallets: a new smart wallet that’s ultra-slim, trackable and provides security via RFID blocking.

It’s the first-ever trackable and secure RFID-blocking smart wallet on the market that provides instant card access at the click of a button. For the fashion-minded, this high-end cardholder comes in premium calf leather (black or brown), and its sleek, minimalistic design ensures durability and style.

Launching today, Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 a.m. ET – Ekster’s two-way tracking feature prevents you from ever losing your wallet or phone again – and you’re protected against any wireless skimming or identity theft.

Give Vera Wang for the Holiday

Vera Wang Collection, Black Cashmere-Wool Blend Sweater.

Looking for something versatile? This black cotton and cashmere-wool blend oversized cable knit sweater, featured in Vera Wang’s 2015 ad campaign, can be worn as a top or a dress for those who like the nonchalant look. Available at Vera Wang’s flagship boutiques and online at FARFETCH. $2,995.

See more Vera Wang gift options from our previous blog posts.  Please note some of the product in the older posts may not still be available for sale.

Check the Vera Wang official website for current fashion, jewelry, and fragrances.  You are sure to find the perfect holiday gift.