Fashion Salad

It’s not elementary my dear Watson, it’s much more fun with this Jenny Yuen Sherlock bag…

I’m a sucker for anything that screams style, and also has that perfect dash of whimsical. So count me as a fan of Jenny Yuen handbags - because they are just that.

 Her inspiration includes glamorous vintage train-cases and suitcases of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s. "I like that those bags are designed for a specific purpose," the handbag designer explains. While exuding sophistication, her creations also have a whimsical element, apparent in her handbags’ eye-catching colors and playful motifs of silk-screened hand-drawn illustrations.

The new Sherlock Black Leather Handbag is a shrunk down version of their ever-popular Gatsby bag. She’s sized it down without losing an ounce of style. Both the Gatsby and its new sister, Sherlock are classic "weekender" handbags that you will find yourself carrying everywhere – they’re meant to be wardrobe staples.

Jenny Yuen is definitely a designer to watch – since this Parsons grad debuted her handbag line in 2006 she’s and continuously caught the eye of editors at Lucky, Nylon, Marie Claire, and TeenVogue, and are available in boutiques throughout the United States and Japan.

For fashion credo this "pro-intern" has a resumes tickled with Michael Kors, Anna Sui, Jill Stuart, and more; was the art assistant on the legendary Marc Jacobs and Takashi Murakami collaborations for Louis Vuitton: "Eye Love" and "Cherry Blossom."

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Wear pieces that fall smoothly over your curves. Pieces that are nipped at the waist & narrow at the knee. Tops the reveal skin at the shoulders, collarbone or cleavage.

Skirts & dresses with slits to show your legs. Jackets with a top button right under the bust. Slim cut pants. Monochromatic separates. Pieces that incorporate vertical detailing. Outfits with clean lines

Wrap-style blouses & dresses. Long-sleeve tops or those that end just above the elbow. Raglan, dolman and kimono sleeves or any that allow extra room in the armhole. Tops with quiet verticals, like seams or a long, thin lapel. Fabrics that drape but don’t cling. Flat-Front or side-zip pants & Skirts Jackets & tops that are nipped at the waist. Empire-waist tops and dresses. Narrow pants-if you have slims hips and legs. Sheath dresses that skim the body. Single-breasted coats

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Don’t be afraid to wear white this summer. Stop thinking white will make you look bigger. If you know what style to wear for your body type there is no way you can go wrong.

Why does White not look good on me?
Colors are not your enemy. It may be the print, texture, style or cut that is not working for your body type.

Style and Fit
The most common mistake is to buy a particular style that you absolutely love, but does not complement your body type.

Mix it White is a neutral color you can mix it with any color. Here are some ideas for this summer. Wear white with navy, white with yellow, white with red, with green and black.

Make a statement with a bold color, shape, or print accessories such as shoes, scarfs, purses, bags, earrings or necklace.
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Author: Karla Anzora

Women’s Wear Daily reports that - "Although celebrities have hijacked hordes of fashion ads in recent years, Nineties-era supermodels — displaying formidable powers of longevity — have returned with a vengeance in many of fall’s fashion campaigns."

The list of supermodels making their return in fall-winter campaigns include:

- Linda Evangelista: Prada
- Claudia Schiffer: Chanel & Salvatore Ferragamo
- Eva Herzigova: Louis Vuitton
- Christy Turlington: Escada
- Stephanie Seymour: Loewe
- Amber Valletta: Dsquared & David Yurman fragrance,

Just for name sake along we wanted to share this blog - Fashion is Spinach. It’s like a match in heaven for Fashion Salad. Fraternal twins? ha.

Beyond the name, one of the reasons we like this blog is that it’s got a collection of fashion guides.

Current available guides:
+Beijing
+Kuala Lumpur
+Ho Chi Minh City
+Singapore
+Tokyo

A new reality project from E! Entertainment and the Style Network is casting guys in need of a total fashion overhaul. We are looking for all kinds of guys in need of full makeovers.

Guys, are you in need of a fashion makeover? Perhaps you are too nerdy, too hippie, too sloppy looking, too old school rocker or even too grizzly.  It’s time that you went from dud to stud!

Information on the casting can be found here

Jumpsuits were back on the catwalk for spring summer 08 from floral and frilly at Stella McCartney to cropped at Bottega Veneta and Moschino Cheap and Chic, from luxe at Donna Karen and Missoni to sporty at Topshop Unique.

The seventies were also a key influence for all in ones this season. All in ones, jumpsuits and playsuits will also be everywhere on the high street this summer. A great easy to wear outfit - no colour co ordination required.

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You’ve got the outfit to die for and the shoes to match, all you need now is a stylish handbag to complete the look. But you want something unusual to individualize your outfit and you most definitely don’t want to clash with a friend with the same bag. You have hunted the high street for handbags and they are nice and cheap enough, but they are all very similar in style and everyone and their grandmother has one.

Designer handbags have fast become the must have fashion accessory, from clutch bags, to oversized bags. although to have the privilege of possessing one of these status symbol bags, be prepared to re mortgage your house, as these bags come with a larger than life price tag.

So why select a handmade handbag: they are mostly exclusive so you won’t see anyone with the same bag making them truly individual; they are made to a high standard and won’t go out of fashion as they tend to be inspired by the designers ideas rather than directly from the latest trend; they are available in many varied styles, shapes and colours from clutch bags to large shoulder bags and your friends will notice them for there originality.

Hair Care Down There creates products exclusively for pubic hair grooming, and recently relaunched their flagship product: The Ultimate Shaving Kit, in time for summer. 

The kit won "Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Award for the Best Bikini-line Beautifier."  The formulas, Shave, Soothe & Smooth, were designed by a woman chemist to eliminate the rashes, ingrown hair, bumps and itching that some people experience after they groom their pubic hair.

The first thing I noticed was the cute waterproof aqua carry-all case.  The case keeps the formulas and tools discreetly stored between uses and extra pockets  to add your own beauty supplies. Inside the case I found:

* A style guide.
* The three signature products:  Shave, Soothe & Smooth.
* Round-tipped safety scissors with a rubber grip.
* Lightweight and narrow cartridge razor.
* 2-sided magnifying mirror.
* Brush and comb.
* Heart and landing strip stencils and stencil pencil.
* Decorative bindi adhesive jewels to enhance your design.

I was nervous about using the kit for my first bikini shave but I read the instruction guide that explained how to use the formulas and tools.  The included tips and color pictures of the various styles of pubic hair grooming were very helpful.

By using the gentle formulas made for pubic hair I discovered that I need not fear nicks or ingrown hair.  The Shave, Soothe & Smooth products are a clear shaving gel (so you can see where you are shaving), a spray that prevents itching and rashes and an aloe and green tea moisturizer to keep skin smooth. 

My fear of shaving my bikini area was completely unfounded.  Hair Care Down There made it simple and safe.  I highly recommend The Ultimate Shaving Kit for novices and those who are experienced in pubic hair grooming.  It is wonderful to have everything you need all in one place and with a carry case that I will take with me when I travel.

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Bonnie Davis is beauty product addict and expert product reviewer. 

Get ready for Earth Day!! and beyond with these Green Chic bits of advice from Christie Matheson. Her new book, Green Chic: Saving the the Earth in Style is a chatty book that dispels the myth that going green and staying fashion forward don’t go hand in hand.

Unlike other books that tell you how to buy your way to be green, Matcheson intead shares ways to shift your mindset and attitude by helping you understand “why” certain green choices are so much better.

Tips on wash and care of all your pretty things to five ways to green your beauty routine. Some of the info is more of a reminder, but the book is packed full of online resources and info on “why” to make eco-choices.

And if that wasn’t enough - Green Chic is printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper, and 50% of all royalties Christie Matheson earns will go to environmental organizations. So you can learn and give with Green Chic…

Go on live green, live gorgeous!!

We all should use purse hooks - and there’s finally one that’s easy to carry around all the time.

Purse hooks aren’t exactly new, but he first purse hooks were just big and awkward extra weight in your purse - you could poke your eye out! Instead Clip Chic is a slick handy purse hook wraps around the circular top, so it’s not awkward and bulky like some of the original hooks.

With this must have fashion accessory, every woman now has a place to hang her purse. With ClipChic, your purses stay clean and secure - - and not on the floor.

To celebrate the arrival of Spring, receive 25% off on all orders over $60, until June 20th. Just enter promo code PRIMA25 at checkout. And shipping is always FREE on all US & Canada orders.

Hey our friends at the Ryde have launched a new blog…  http://blog.theryde.com/

Ricky from The Ryde dropped us a quick note to let us know that they now have a blog of their own where they’re going to be showing what’s going on at The Ryde and giving daily discounts on their tees.

 

The weather is getting warmer, which means sexy summer dresses, strappy tops, and tube tops will be making their debut yet again. Keep your cool in the hottest of weather with Nippies by Bristols 6.

Eve, Gwen Stefani, Pam Anderson, Paris Hilton, and the Pussycat Dolls all love Nippies, and we are sure that you will too! Nippies are luxurious and stylish nipple covers for fashion lovers of every size and shape. Nippies come in 3 different sizes- A, B, and C- to give every woman support, comfort, and a stylish alternative to traditional nipple covers.

In sequined, satin, lace, or printed styles and 4 shapes, you can find a Nippie that suits your mood and your style. If you would like to go the more modest route, Nippies Basic or Nippies Silicone are a great option. Plus, Nippies Silicone are washable and reusable up to 50 times! Adhesive backed and totally painless to remove, you can wear Nippies under bathing suits, dresses, tops, or alone!

And for the girls who need another kind of sticky solution, try Stylin Tape! It secures plunging necklines, slipping straps, and holds up strapless bras and dresses. Stylin Tape comes in 3 sizes in an easy to use precut black croc envelope. Totally clear, flexible, and skin safe, Stylin Tape is a girl’s best friend! To get your own, check out www.bristols6.com!!!