Kate Spade All About Bows
These adorable festive shoes from Kate Spade are perfect for holiday parties. They are sure to be conversation starters and they might be just the perfect thing to get you noticed by that cute guy you have been eyeying.
Bleubird Vintage
Bleubird Vintage is a great online resource for vintage clothing. All of the items are nicely styled and the collection is well curated. But you have got to act fast if you see something you like because it will no doubt go quickly.
Holiday Dresses Caroline Hedaya
Looking for something flirty to wear to a holiday party this season? Check out Caroline Hedaya’s dress collection. The designs are still classic but fun. Appropriate for the office party and then later when you really kick your heels up. View more of the collection here.
Etsy Holiday Gift Guides
In case you have been hiding under a rock and aren't aware of the online extravaganza Etsy, here is your chance to get acquainted. Crafters and artisans alike set-up independent mini boutiques on Etsy. And we are not just talking about your Aunt Jean's sweaters. There are tons of cool finds for fashion, housewares, jewelry and more. And the deals can't be beat.Check out Etsy's curated Holiday Gift Guides.
Alice + Olivia New Online Shop
One of my favorite New York based designers Alice + Olivia just opened a new online e-commerce shop. So now you don't have to push your way through Time Square to get to their brick and mortar location at Bryant Park. Browse their most recent collection online. I am especially coveting the sparkly cardigans and matching mini-skirts.
Calvin Klein - Win a Trip to New York
Win a trip to New York city from Calvin Klein. The winner and a friend will be treated to a 3 night, 4 day stay at the Standard hotel in the meatpacking district. The prize includes transportation, two round trip tickets to a broadway show, a full experience at the de berardinis salon and dinner each night at the restaurant of your choice including one evening at the Standard Grill. The winner will also receive a $1000 american express gift card and a $1000 gift card to calvinklein.com. Enter Here.
Faux Fur Bohemian Chic
What is on your Christmas list this year? Here is one thing that you should add. The quality of faux fur has come a long way and there are some great pieces out there. Add some bohemian chic with this vest by Graham & Spencer $328 or try this cropped style Venus In Faux Furs Jacket $198. Both available at Free People.
Black Friday Sales New York
If you are hitting the streets the Friday after Thanksgiving for some shopping steals here are some sales to check out....
Intermix - Online and In-Store Additional 25% Off Sale Merchandise
New York and Company - From 11/25 to 11/30 receive 50% off absolutely everything including sale items.
Shopbop - Deals to be had Friday 11/27 to 11/30 Spend $300+, Save $50, Spend $500+, Save $100, Spend $700+, Save $150, Spend $1,000+, Save $225.
Bird (Brooklyn) - 25% - 40% Off Fall Merchandise.
Built by Wendy - 30% off select items from the fall collection.
Rebecca Minkoff - Select items on sale.
Charlotte Russe - 25% off all clothing and accessories in stores and online 11/27.
Three Sheets to the Wind - 30% Off Select Linens Wall Prints and Organic Cotton Totes.
Michael Kors and Lucky Magazine
The December issue of Lucky Magazine debuted this metallic totebag. The totebag is a designer collaboration between Michael Kors and Lucky. The Hamilton Chain Tote, has a classic shape and it's large enough to carry all that you will need to transition from the office to the holiday parties. $298 at the Lucky Store
New Product Review: Vaseline Sheer Infusion
I recently had the opportunity to try out the newest product by Vaseline. The new Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3 is a body lotion designed to infuse and suspend moisture across all layers of the skin. It truly has a different feeling on your skin. Instead of other moisturizing lotions with can feel thick, goopy and sticky, Sheer Infusion feel virtually weightless. It packs a powerful moisturizing punch, leaving your skin soft and subtle all day. It comes in three different variants Vitamin Burst, Botanical Blend, and Mineral Renewal. The Vitamin Burst is my favorite, it has a light refreshing citrus smell. Learn more about Vaseline Sheer Infusion and the latest Stratys-3 technology.
Stylish Winter Coats
As the temperatures start to drop in NYC, stylish winter coats becomes top of mind. Here are some styles that really stand out and put a unique spin on the standards. Shown: Alice + Olivia Petal Coat with Belt $596, Lark Coat $328 French Connection, Filippa K Laura Coat $575.00.
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Feminine Plaid Shirts
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Metalicious Jewelry
Metalicious Jewelry is the brainchild of Manhattan-based designer Stephanie Maslow-Blackman. Her collection is inspired by the form and sparkle of gemstones, diamonds and precious metals. Each piece is made by hand. I love the stud earrings, they have just the right amount of shimmer and come in a variety of different metals and cuts including an adorable heart shape. Visit Metalicious for more styles.
Saffron Shop Brooklyn
A new shop Saffron has recently opened in my neighborhood in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The shop sells a mix of items including flowers and vintage clothing. They will also be exhibiting different artists work. They had some great vintage finds and the shop owners were awesome. I will definitely be making another trip to Saffron soon.
31 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Halloween Makeup Step by Step at MAC
Check out these fabulously goth Halloween makeup looks from MAC Cosmetics. These are both part of the Artistry in Action series. The Artistry in Action series allows you to watch online while make up artist create these looks. I am especially loving those black vampy lips. Watch the video at MAC Cosmetics online.
Bloomingdales New York The Biggest Makeover
Bloomingdale's Flagship Store in Manhattan has completely refurbishes its main floor beauty department."The overall goal of The Biggest Makeover in NYC was to create a floor that has the largest and most dynamic world of beauty in the City," said Michael
Gould, chairman and CEO of Bloomingdale's. The cosmetics department has been transformed from one giant room into three distinct rooms with different personalities.
The mensware department that was previously sharing the space has moved to the lower level allowing the beauty floor to expand and add more brands including Giorgio Armani; Bare Escentuals; Bumble and bumble; Jo Malone; Sisley; and shu uemura. Bumble and bumble has a 'no wash, no appointment' dry styling counter and shu uemura's oval shaped shop has A Tokyo Lash Bar. 500 special events on are scheduled to take place in the newly renovated department over the next two months.
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The "It" accesory this season is a killer necklace. And not just any simple charm necklace as in seasons past, but a chunky decadent one. The two necklaces below are by designer Sequin and are the perfect winter accent. Available at Intermix $145-$195.
Master Piece for Opening Ceremony
I adore these bright color block backpacks designed by Master-Piece for Opening Ceremony.
Master-piece creates hand crafted, quality products that are built to last. The Osaka-based company pairs their quality craft with stylish accents like the suede used here.
Two Exciting Fashion Giveaways
StyleFixx NYC Event VIP Ticket Giveaway: Join New York City’s most fashion-forward women for two nights of shopping, featuring over 50 cutting-edge designers and brands. Two nights - October 21st & 22nd. While you are shopping get complimentary hair treatments, messages and goodie bags. Project Runway Designer Kara Janx will be there showing her Fall 2009 line too. Comment on this post who your favorite New York designer is and why for a chance to win VIP tickets to this event (be sure and include your contact info as well).
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Pretty Lingerie Accents
This fall there has been an influx of lace inspired looks that have had me searching through my lingerie drawer for the perfect accent piece. Lingerie no longer is reserved just for the bedroom, now you can wear it peeking out from under sweaters, blazers and skirts. One of my favorite stores in New York for these perfectly pretty pieces is Only Hearts. Shown: Point D' Esprit Cami $66. Silk Charmeuse Slip $122.
For Plus Size Clothing and Lingerie check out Ashley Stewart.
New Products: Fresh Minerals Collection
I recently had the opportunity to try some new products from one of my favorite beauty companies Fresh. The new FreshMinerals collection allow the skin to breathe and don't block or clog the skins pores. Mineral make-up also offers protection from UVA light and protects the skin from environmental pollutants. All of the collections foundation and bronzer products offer SPF 20 as well. And the products are all water resistant, so they won’t come off with perspiration. I tried the Mineral Duo Loose Leaf Powder Foundation. I was impressed with the weightlessness of the powder. It literally felt lighter than the other facial powders I have used. The foundation powder covered my pours and smoothed out the color in my skin flawlessly. I also tried the Fresh Minerals Super Volume Mascara. The brush was great for applying the color and separating my lashes. There was no clumping and my lashes didn't stick together. Check out the Fresh website for more of the freshMinerals products including eye shadows, eyeliners and lip gloss.
Pilgrim Shop NYC - Named in Japanese Elle Magazine
PILGRIM opened its doors at 70 Orchard Street earlier this summer. Pilgrim is part boutique and part art gallery. Owners Richard Ives, a former stylist and Brian Bennett an art connoisseur bring together a curated collection of vintage designer pieces from Lanvin, Cacharel, YSL, and Ungaro as well as paintings and art books. The stores own ready to wear collection (shown) is inspired by iconic shapes from fashion and cinematic history. Japanese Elle Magazine has just named Pilgrim "Best new NYC Boutique for Fashion Editors, Models, Stylists."
Leather Jackets by Mike & Chris
Designer Mike & Chris has created these funky leather jackets. Whether you are into ruffles or something more modern, they have a range of designs to fit every look. I especially love the colors maroon, navy and gray (as opposed to the typical black and brown). Shown: Rupert Double Breasted Jacket $775, Janus Leather Jacket with Ruffle $645, Deon Vintage Washed Lambskin Jacket $675 all available at Singer22.
Contrary to popular belief...
HG and I did not get into a fight and decided to stop working together on I am Fashion and started our own blogs instead. (Even our mutual friends wondered about it!) We still email each other daily about the intricate details of our lives and random thoughts we have, and feel extremely empty when the other is away and has no access to the internet. When I freak out, she is the first person I call and she is still my maid of honor when I fantasize about my wedding. Our reasons for closing down I am Fashion still stands, though I do think that my later rationalization of it in this blog is a better articulation of how we feel.
As for us continuing to blog even more regularly than before, I attribute it to the "newness" of our blogs. Starting a new blog is like starting a relationship. At the beginning everything is new and exciting as you get to know the other person and watch your relationship grow and mature. Every up and every down is a significant moment. Then the honeymoon phase eventually wears off and you reach a happy medium, where your relationship becomes a part of your daily life. With any luck, you will live happily ever after in this state with a few surprises here and there to spice up the norm. If not, your relationship will wane and you grow apart, eventually deciding that you are both better off parting ways.Clearly I'm in the honeymoon phase. We are starting to explore new things together, trying to figure out what works best for the both of us. Every new post is an adventure. Every comment and email is exciting. I want to spend every moment of everyday with it, checking on its progress i.e. stalking the traffic, the incoming and outgoing links etc. It's an exhilarating feeling that I'd almost forgotten about!
Analogy aside, it is heartwarming to read everyone's encouraging comments and to know that we were able to leave a small footprint on some people's lives. We appreciate your support and remember that we've not left the blogging world for good. Come visit us some time at our new blogs -(Find the links to our new blogs in the post below). We miss you guys!On a Final Note
We started blogging back in 2004, when we began college. We wanted a simple girly website where we can share our thoughts on fashion with other fashion lovers. We finally settled on blogspot, because we were both technically challenged and it was easy. It was really exciting at first. We religiously stalked our blog and our heart would skip a beat whenever we get a comment. It gave us a warm and fuzzy feeling each time.
We just graduated last summer and since then, we’ve been struggling to carry our blog into the ‘real world’ with us. When you’re a student, you’re surrounded by inspirations and you have all the time in the world to take it in and read up on the latest styles and celebrity trends. In the real world, you get so caught up with life that you barely have time to stop and admire your surroundings and be inspired and excited by it. Now don’t get us wrong, we still love to drool over gorgeous dresses and new bags and debate over the merits of the latest trends- just not as often anymore. Blogging started to become a chore instead of something we loved doing. That was when we knew that it was time to move on, even though it took us a few months of thinking and debating with ourselves and each other to realize it, and another few months overcoming self denial to act on it. It’s not easy to give up something we’ve been doing for the last four years, knowing that once we stop, there is no going back.
A little over 4 years ago, we had no idea what blogs were, and we certainly didn’t know fashion blogs will become such a big phenomenon. We didn’t really know where we were heading when we started I am Fashion, but it became something we loved. We considered taking I am Fashion further, developing it into something bigger as so many other fashion blogs have done. But alas, as hard as we racked our brains, we couldn’t come up with a vision of where it can go. And so, we've decided that it was time to make a graceful exit and let I am Fashion go.
Find us at our NEW BLOGs:
Tea with BG -http://teawithbg.com/
BG’s new personal blog, where she will continue to explore fashion, with a sprinkle of finance, travel, dining and other random musings on life.
HG’s new fashion blog, where she will blog about fashion, beauty and all girly things. And yes, she will continue to self-debate endlessly on whether to buy something as affordable as a pair of Zara shoes, or something as wallet-breaking as a Balenciaga bag.
Feeling Tickled Pink
I'm feeling like wearing a lot of soft pink colours! After looking at this site.
Some fancy things I would like to wear right now.
Oh, I just want to wear chiffon and go around in bare feet (even if I did just purchase huge crazy boots). Yes, I want spring. I'm all ready for it.