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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Tuesday Street Style: Street Style from NYFW!

Hi all,
As I am sure you all know, Fashion Week is in full swing! While the looks on the runway are the main event, everyone knows that people watching is also quite the experience. Enjoy!!

Pictures Courtesy of refinery29.com, whowhatwear.com, thefashionspot.com, nytimes.com, and nymag.com

Monday, February 10, 2014

Guest Speaker Knowledge: Dr. Jays

Company Background:

“DrJays.com was created in 1999 to enable us to share our passion for the urban lifestyle with millions of customers in the US and abroad. DrJays.com is an integral part of DJ Networks, a bi-coastal company with headquarters in New York and San Diego that also owns and operates DJPremium.com, DJ Agency and upcoming social networking site StreetStyle.com. DrJays.com is a privately held, profitable, stable organization growing exponentially since its creation.

The Dr. Jay's legacy began in 1975 with the opening of our first store, in the South Bronx section of New York. Not coincidentally, hip-hop had its origins in the same neighborhood around the same time that Dr. Jay's opened its first doors. The urban landscape was changing, and with the new music came a new fashion sensibility. Dr. Jay's has been a pioneer in providing these urban fashions ever since, growing to 19 stores throughout the New York Metro area.

In the same way that our New York and New Jersey stores serve countless out-of-state and international visitors, our DrJays.com internet store now enables us to share our passion for urban fashion with millions of consumers around the world. Dr. Jay's has built its success over the last 25 years by offering the latest styles from the leading brands, while continually discovering new brands to bring to our shoppers. Dr. Jay's was there as urban fashion was born in the inner-city, and continues to expand today both online and offline, as urban fashion breaks free of all geographic and cultural boundaries.”

- via the Dr. Jays LinkedIn Profile

Dr. Jays currently has 20 selling locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and New Jersey. Some of the women’s brands carried online and in-store include Rocawear, Southpole, Nike, and North Face. Some of the brands offered for men include New Era, Akademiks, Adidas and Timberland. The DJPremium shop offers higher end brands such as Joyrich, Billionaire Boys Club, and True Religion.

Check out some of their merchandise and learn more about the business on their websites:

http://www.drjays.com

http://www.djpremium.com

or their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DrJays

Thursday, February 6, 2014

The Weekender: February 7th - 9th

TGIF (well almost...)
AND HAPPY NYFW!

Here are the happenings for this weekend!

Feb. 7th: Special Event: We've all heard of fighting fire with fire. But we're going to fight the cold with frozen yogurt and waffles at Toppings. Meet us at 6pm in the Feldman Lobby near the Cafe. It's a great way to unwind after a long week, catch up with friends, and meet new ones!

As you know, NYFW started today!! If you are in the mood for stalking out your fashion faves, click the link below to access the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week schedule!

http://www.mbfashionweek.com/home

Saturday, February 8
Front/Row Stage: Bubble Do The Beatles
Where: Fulton Street (between Water and South Streets)
When: 2pm and 4pm
The Beatles first arrived in America 50 years ago this month for a performance on The Ed Sullivan Show that altered the course of music history. The family-friendly band Bubble will mark the golden anniversary of that stateside introduction with two concerts of hits from early Beatles albums, running from A Hard Day’s Night through Rubber Soul. The show, which requires an RSVP, will happen inside a temporary (heated) venue.

http://www.nycgo.com/freeweekly

CHANEL NATIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTRY EVENT

February 8, 2014, 11am - 7pm

Chanel Makeup. A Style. Your Style.
Define the style that's truly unique: your own. Visit the Chanel counter for an expert consultation with a National Makeup Artist, and express you individuality with a beauty look tailored to you. Please call 212-705-3440 to reserve your space.

Bloomingdale's 59th St.

Have a great weekend! And don't forget that the Style Shop Opening is this Wednesday from 5-9 pm!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

WWD Wednesday: Designer Inspiration

The WWD pre-fashion week series, including inspiration images from various designers, is an exciting introduction to the upcoming shows and events.

What’s better than seeing what inspires the people that inspire you with their work?

Alexander Wang – “Survival”

Mark Badgley and James Mischka – “Beech forest.”

Diane von Furstenberg - "Les Ballets Russes...that moment in history when Paris and Berlin became a vibrant intersection of art, music, dance and culture.”

Nanette Lepore – “Local craftsmen everywhere.”

Michael Kors – “American journey.”

Oscar de la Renta – “Where’s my Uber?”

Tory Burch – “As a backdrop: armor.”

These were just a few of our favorites, but check out all 3 designer inspiration editions on the WWD website and comment with your picks!

http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/new-york-designer-inspirations-part-three-7409080?navSection=fashion-features&offset=24

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Tuesday Street Style: Spring 2014 Couture Shows

Happy Tuesday!

We hope that you are staying warm in this crazy, unpredictable weather, and that you had a fabulous winter break. Our first Street Style post of the semester is going to feature some looks from the Spring 2014 Couture Shows. Blue, black, white, and Chanel pieces were all the rage, and there was much fur to be seen. That Chanel Perfume Evening Bag that everyone is toting around? That will cost you $9,500. We will just stick to a nice bottle of No. 5 for now...

Photos courtesy of wmagazine.com

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Red Carpet Watch: 2014 Grammys

The 2014 Grammys were full of great performances and even better fashion. It was a red carpet full of tight and shiny metallics with sweet and feminine complements. Let's see who wore it best: