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Literature Inspired Tote Bags by Out of Print

Out of Print tote bags

There is nothing like a good book. Well, except maybe a good tote that looks like a book. Out of Print Clothing has successfully transferred the cover art of some of the world’s greatest literary works onto clothing and accessories worthy of entering anyone’s wardrobe. This season, the brand took its prints to totes.

Titles including The Great GatsbyThe Very Hungry Caterpillar and A Clockwork Orange made their way onto the durable cotton canvas bags. Each tote features a flat bottom and an inner pocket perfect for storing your page turner of the moment or e-reader.

Not only are these bags fashionable, but they also serve a purpose larger than holding your stuff. For each product sold, one book is donated to a community in need through Out of Print’s partner Books For Africa.

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Sperry Top-Sider Fall 2013: See the Sea Project and Coastal Discoveries

Sperry Fall 2013

Sperry Top-Sider Fall 2013

With America’s Cup Finals happening just across town, San Francisco hosted another boat-related event, highlighting the most iconic fashion staple of the nautical life, the Sperry Top-Sider boat shoe.  But Sperry went beyond simply showcasing their latest Fall collection, because this also doubled as an art exhibit and book release for their culture-driven course, The Sea Project.  Their seasonal theme, Coastal Discoveries, played out in everything from the details in the shoes, to the seaside bites, and the array of ocean-inspired images on the walls.

I walked into The Popular Workshop Gallery wearing my leopard-print and patent Bluefish shoes, although I could have easily worn classic brown Authentic Originals without a doubt.  To help me decide my shoe fate for the night, I polled my friends on Instagram and the leopard-prints won with a unanimous vote.  If only all of life’s decisions were as easy as a social media poll.  I’m glad I chose to sport Sperry that night, because although the other ladies looked lovely in their heels, I had an edge over them in comfort, without compromising style.

There were a few styles that had me taking a second glance because they weren’t the typical Sperry boat shoe.  I was quite surprised to see a variety of options that could style a lady’s whole wardrobe, ranging from wedge booties to soft scarves, leather riding boots to embellished flats.  What a versatile brand!  Yes, Sperry set sail with the nautical look, but they understand that we all walk different paths and need the looks to go with it.

Sperry Top-Sider Fall 2013: Sophie

For instance, what’s a girl to wear on a nice date to a waterfront restaurant?  Don’t go with heels that could get stuck in between the boards of the dock!  Sperry solved that problem with the Sophie and Linden, two new styles in feminine flats.  All of the Sophies feature a grosgrain bow for a very classic style, but the detail of each color make it difficult to decide which one is best.  First there’s the nude shoe with a black bow.  I love the colorblocking and can see this as a neutral shoe that can match so much.  Then there’s the black suede pair with rhinestones on the toe box, making these perfect for a holiday party.  And last, Sperry went a little wild with the leopard print and contrasting cobalt trim and bow.  I can’t choose which one I want to take home- they’re all essential!  Looks like I need to poll my friends again!

Sperry Fall 2013: Linden

The Linden flat is a little more edgy, with a pointed toe, studded ribbon, and nautical detail.  What makes this shoe nautical?  The hardware is actually designed like a bow shackle used on a boat, proving that Sperry will always have sailing on its mind.  The colorways are more subtle than the Sophie, but for the extra wild gal, go with the leopard print.

Sperry Top-Sider Fall 2013: Chelton

The bow shackle hardware carries on to other shoes in the collection, the Chelton and the Sable.  These two are actually boots, which was another surprise for me from the land of Sperry.  The Chelton is a must-have stacked heel ankle boot for the fall, using the bow shackle to tie leather around the ankle.  These can easily be dressed up or down and come in tan, black, and russet.

Sperry Top-Sider Fall 2013: Sable

The Sable was one shoe that I had my eye on all night.  Yes, it is a tall riding boot so it towers over everything, but the detailing of the boot make it drool-worthy.  I especially swooned over the black pair with gold studs on the leather tie, kicking up the boot a notch.  The inside of the boot is also noteworthy, with the floral lining and grosgrain ribbon boot straps.  But what really makes these fashionable boots fall in line with the Sperry brand is the signature Sperry DNA with Adaptive Wave Siping.  This little detail on the sole gives traction both in dry and wet conditions.

Sperry Top-Sider Fall 2013 Rainboots

For those who live in, or travel to, wetter climates, check out the rainboots.  The Everham wellies feature a lined boot shaft that can be packed down to fit in any bag for those rainy day emergencies.

The Harlow suede booties are such cuties!  The signature leather ties tie in the Sperry look, but everything else will make you do a double take and think, “Wait- those are by Sperry?!?”  These come in black, grey, and sand, very earthy colors for fall, and then there’s the pop of color with the cobalt suede.  I absolutely love the cobalt pair, although all of them would go so well with the fall trends.  The Harlow booties also feature contrasting printed lining to make putting on these shoes as much fun as wearing them on your next adventure. For the ladies that like to kick it, Sperry has a sneaker collection with unexpected details, like jute-inspired rubber to look like espadrilles, a boot-sneaker combo called the Raleigh, and the world’s first boat shoe, the CVO, in eye-popping shades.

Sperry Top-Sider Fall 2013 Sunglasses

Sperry has also established themselves as a lifestyle brand since launching their accessories line last season, and they continue to provide other essentials, on or off the water, but with a nautical touch.  Their line of watches, sunglasses, belts, hats, and bags all tie in the Sperry look nicely.  Their sunglasses are lightweight and protective, perfect for those sunsets at the beach.

Sperry Fall 2013: Baystar

Sperry Top-Sider Fall 2013: Baystar

 

Let’s not get too carried away with all of the new stuff, because to keep it real, Sperry Top-Sider started off with the boat shoe, and there are plenty of new styles and colors to update their iconic silhouette.  For the A/O’s, a.k.a. the Authentic Originals, new textures ranged from corduroy to studded leather, and other details like teddy fleece and ice soles.  The A/O was even blended with the height of a chukka for the Baystar, another one of my favorites of the night.  I fell in love with the charcoal/mint pair that has an ocean blue outsole.

Sperry Top-Sider Fall 2013: Grayson

Another update to the A/O can be found in one of the more popular styles, the Grayson: a double stacked sole with the Authentic Original upper.  Great way to update a classic!

Sperry Top-Sider Back to School Pack

For a custom look, or to represent your school colors, Sperry introduces the Back to School Color Pack.  These A/O’s come in a variety of colors: Red, Orange, Evergreen, Maroon, Light Blue, Royal Blue, Navy, Purple, which you can then pair up with different colored laces to show off your pride.  It’s not too late to shop for back to school!

Sperry Seaside Bite: Lobster Roll

It was amazing to see all that Sperry has to offer, and aside from the delicious  crab cakes, clam chowder shots, and lobster rolls, what really blew me away was The Seaside Project.  This project bridges together the arts with Sperry’s passion for the sea, and their charitable spirit.  For this year’s efforts, Sperry curated an Instagram contest, #MyPassionfortheSea, that resulted in close to 10,000 entries that spanned across 39 countries, with everyone sharing what they love about the waters.  A panel of judges, including a professional sailor and a rep from Hypebeast magazine, chose their 10 favorite images to win a prize pack, with 2 additional winners chosen by fan votes.   Not only were the images the perfect backdrop for displaying the latest Sperry Top-Sider collection, they also made me realize how vast the sea is and how its beauty shines so differently all over the world.

The Seaside Project

The Sea Project

Yes, the show is long gone, but you can enjoy the photos in the book, available at The Sea Project website or at Sperry Top-Sider.  $5 of each First Edition Book will benefit the Ocean Conservancy, an organization that “works to keep the ocean healthy, to keep us healthy.”  And if you can’t get your hands on a book, you are always welcomed to check out the official Instagram hashtag of this year’s project, #mypassionforthesea.  Even though the contest is over, you can still tag your ocean photos, because it’s never too late to share your passion with others.

Follow @SperryTopSider to find out about what’s coming up next with The Sea Project and their latest collections.

The Seaside Project Book

The Sea Project Book

Thanks to the Sperry Top-Sider family for inviting M.I.S.S. to celebrate their passion for the sea with us.

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NARS Beauty Report: NY Fashion Week SS’14

This week I wanted to spot light a few beauty looks I am loving for Spring/Summer 2014. Fashion week was pretty exciting but at the same time frustrating; just as I started easing into my sultry berry wine lips, I am now a little excited to show off dewy skin with just a hint of bronzer, gloss and eye liner.

What’s a beauty addict to do?

Alexander Wang

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NARS created the look for the Alexander Wang SS’14 runway show.
SHOW: Alexander Wang SS’14
LEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics
 
LOOK: “This is raw beauty – a simple freshness, focusing on skincare, curled lashes, and a groomed brow.”
 
How to get the look:
 
SKIN
 
FACE
EYES
 
BROWS
I love this look because I cannot leave the house without eye brows etched into my face. If my skin were naturally radiant and clear like these girls, I’d walk out the house like this daily. I’d also have a less product clutter in my bathroom and not much to write about. I’ll have to rethink this.
Rodarte
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NARS created the look for the Rodarte SS’14 runway show.
SHOW: Rodarte SS’14
 
LEAD ARTIST: James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmetics
 
LOOK: Rodarte’s SS’14 makeup inspiration evolved from Los Angeles and its sleek and minimal lines.  The eye makeup is precise and striking, accenting the graphic lines of their collection.
How to get the look:
 
FACE
Altai Matte Multiple (New for Spring 2014; for now G-Spot Multiple)
Anguilla Matte Multiple (New for Spring 2014; for now try Riviera Multiple)
 
EYES
 
BROWS
 
LIPS
This one I’m feeling too because I’m always a sucker for crisp eye liner and nude lips. It’s a quiet glamorous look. Skin is radiant and there’s just a delicate hint of sculpted cheekbones.
Carmen Marc Valvo
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NARS created the look for the Carmen Marc Valvo SS’14 runway show.
SHOW: Carmen Marc Valvo SS’14
LEAD ARTIST: Uzo for NARS Cosmetics
 
LOOK: “With its fresh spin on tribal motifs combined with luxe fabrics and intricate embellishments, the collection called for clean and polished makeup with a bit of playfulness. We added a hint of platinum shimmer and a strong, graphic black eyeliner. Keeping the look modern and updated, a nude lip complemented the athletic playfulness in the collection.”
 
DESIGNER INSPIRATION: “The inspiration for this season is a kind of Tribal Techno. It’s taking tribal patterns and treating them in a monochromatic form: black, white, silver. Bringing them out of their element and making them a little bit more graphic, a little bit more computer generated.”
How to get the look:
 
FACE
EYES
Gold lamé side of the Kauai Duo Eyeshadow (New for Spring 2014; for now try Mousson Cream and Euphrate Eyeshadows)
Delicate pale peach side of Key Largo Duo Eyeshadow
Sheer white shimmer side of Pandora Duo Eyeshadow
 
LIPS
The inspiration here is futuristic tribal but honestly it’s pure 80’s Terri Nunn from the group, Berlin. Have no idea who I’m talking about, please Google her or ask your mom’s super cool younger sister.
Helmut Lang
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NARS created the look for the Helmut Lang SS’14 runway show.
SHOW: Helmut Lang SS’14
  
LEAD ARTIST: Hannah Murray for NARS Cosmetics
 
LOOK: “This look is an elevated version of the typical Helmut Lang girl. The skin is very fresh, flushed and sporty, with a cherry lip.”
How to get the look:
 
SKIN
 
FACE
BROW
EYES
 
LIPS
 
This is a pretty fallish looking face with the cherry pout. This is my favorite way to show off a garnet lip - slight blush, next to no eye makeup and just lots of confidence.
Thakoon
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NARS created the look for the Thakoon SS’14 runway show. Please find more information below and attached images for your reference.
SHOW: Thakoon SS’14
 
LEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics
 
LOOK: “It’s all about lashes with fresh skin, a bit of dimension, and a pink lip.”
How to get the look:
 
FACE
Anguilla Matte Multiple (New for Spring 2014; for now try the Riviera Multiple)
Cappadoce Matte Multiple (New for Spring 2014; for now try Palm Beach Multiple)
EYES
BROWS
LIPS
Laos Matte Multiple (New for Spring 2014; for now try Barbarella Lipstick)
 
Fresh, pretty and innocent - this is they way I hope my daughter will wear her makeup when she’s in high school and not like some sad goth girl like I did my Freshman year.
Naeem Khan
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NARS created the look for the Naeem Khan SS ‘14 runway show.
SHOW: Naeem Khan SS ‘14
LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry
 
LOOK: “The starting point of the inspiration was Frida Kahlo, but we didn’t want the makeup to be a literal interpretation. Instead, eyes are softly defined yet translucent; the lips are the focal point with a faded and diffused berry shade, complementing the collection.”
How to get the look:
 
FACE
EYES
Triple X Lip Gloss (lash line)
 
BROW
 
LIPS
3.1 Philip Lim:
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NARS created the look for the 3.1 Phillip Lim SS’14 runway show.
SHOW: 3.1 Phillip Lim SS’14
 
LEAD ARTIST: Francelle Daly for NARS Cosmetics
 
LOOK: “This season, Phillip created sunglasses with a hologram effect and I wanted to recreate the same iridescent texture – paired with translucent skin, it’s very ethereal. It’s a healthy glow in a futuristic way – like a ‘future perfect’ day at the beach.”
LEAD MANICURIST: Elisa Ferri for NARS Cosmetics
Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:
 
FACE
BROWS
EYES
Iridescent icy blue side of Iceland Duo Eyeshadow
Gold lamé side of the Kauai Duo Eyeshadow (New for Spring 2014; for now try Mousson Cream and Euphrate Single Eyeshadows)
 
LIPS
Années Folles Larger Than Life® Lipgloss (New for Spring 2013; for now try Born This Way Larger Than Life® Lipgloss)
NAILS
Rose gold side of Easy Walking Nail Polish
Can’t go wrong with the easy look of clear, bright eyes and bright, fresh skin to match. You’ll need deep exfoliation, regular facials and visine to really assist the cosmetics for this look. The simplicity is just so pretty to look at.
As you can see the focus here is radiant skin. I didn’t really see any heavily bronzed cheekbones. It’s soft and subtle just like Spring.
Okay, now I just have to get through Halloween, Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season before I can even think about these looks. I better get my skincare down now!
 

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Converse x Maison Martin Margiela First Time Collaboration Collection

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There is one word to describe the first-time collaboration between Converse and French fashion house Maison Martin Margiela. Breathtaking. These shoes are more than footwear. They are literally wearable works of art. The collection includes the Chuck Taylor All Star and the Jack Purcell sneakers, each completely hand-painted in Maison Martin Margiela’s iconic white paint. Initially, the paint will cover all canvas, eyelets, laces and soles, but over time they naturally crack and shed their outer coat of paint to reveal the original shoe colors beneath. Genius! The styles are available in four color ways based on heritage colors from the Converse archives: red, black, navy, and Margiela-exclusive vintage yellow.

The sneakers will be available for purchase globally in September at Margiela stores, and at select Converse First String retailers for a suggested retail is $200USD.

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Fall 2013 Reebok Classic x Alicia Keys Collection

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The wedge sneaker trend is in full swing and Reebok is finally taking advantage. Soulful songstress Alicia Keys chose the silhouette as the signature shoe for her fall 2013 Reebok collection. The two sneaker line features the A. Keys Wedge, a fusion of the Freestyle and Chi-Kaze, and the Freestyle Hi Wedge A. Keys Reptile. Stepping away from the traditional colorway idea, Reebok changed it up and introduced the idea of shoe themes. The A Keys Wedge comes in 4 themes: Reptile, Tribal, Military and Crocodile.

Interested in purchasing a pair of these limited edition kicks? All of the styles will be available in September at Nordstrom stores, Nordstrom.com and Reebok.com.

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