Alexandra avgitidis's Blog – August 2011 Archive (30)

Kiehl's Oil Free Collection

 

From 90-degree heat to stifling subway platforms, summer weather begets breakouts and shiny skin. Kiehl’s has just released a new oil-free collection to guard against clogged pores and skin flare-ups.

The range includes a cleanser, toner, daily moisturizer, and concentrated gel cream. The silicone and fragrance-free products go a step beyond…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 11, 2011 at 6:00 — 1 Comment

Stella McCartney Resort 2012

Stella McCartney's Resort 2012 collection was a literal garden of delights, and the accessories were no exception.  We spotted Hawaiian-print beach bags, neon lucite sandals, and lots of cool, faux python. Look at all the accessories, as snapped at the Resort presentation. Photos courtesy of Stella McCartney

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 9, 2011 at 6:00 — No Comments

Custom-Built Iconic Machines for Modern Day Steve McQueens

Tucked away in Paris’s elegant 17th arrondissement, independent garage Blitz Motorcycles fashions bespoke machines that combine a stripped-down beatnik aesthetic with modern engineering. An infatuation with vintage led former Lycos marketing director Fred Jourden to drop everything and…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 7, 2011 at 8:01 — 1 Comment

Ladylike Pearls Get a Makeover

Assad Mounser Nomad Collar in red



Heavy chains, neon hues, oversized spikes — these aren't your grandmother's pearls. These are tough-chic statement necklaces that walk the line between prim and punk, guaranteed to add a little…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 6, 2011 at 8:00 — No Comments

Miu Miu Introduces Super Sparkly Sneakers

Glitterheads who can't get enough of Miu Miu's Fall 2011 sparkly shoes: there's now a new style to collect. The label is launching a five-style sneaker collection later this month — both in stores and online — featuring classic tennis shoes dolled up in glitter, lamé, velvet, patent leather, studs, or crystals — or, in some cases, a combination of…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 6, 2011 at 6:00 — 2 Comments

Two Ways To Wear Pre-Fall's Favourite Trends 2011

Chloe's Pre-Fall 2011 offering was overflowing with chic layered looks. The collection may be months away from hitting stores, but we can't help getting a jump start on Hannah MacGibbon's smooth styling techniques. Evoke the same layered '70s chic vibe with picks from J Brand, Gap, Kova & T, and of course, Chloe, right now.

 

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 4, 2011 at 6:00 — No Comments

Going Beyond Augmented Reality

 

Taking 1st Place at the Imagina Awards for Best Design and Communication, the Aeon Project is a thoughtful & open-minded exploration into the merging of mobility & 3D applications. Aeon not only incorporates the navigation & general controls you’d expect from HUD, but also becomes an immersive, interactive learning experience through selectable applications, allowing the user to learn about surrounding objects with the swipe of finger,…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 4, 2011 at 6:00 — No Comments

Glamour's Sexiest Men Of The Week

No:1-The King Of All Sexiness, yes, he's wearing flip flops, yes, his chest hair is just begging for a medallion to nestle amongst its furry loveliness. But in our eyes, Ed Westwick -on the set of Gossip Girl in New York - is sheer male perfection.…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 3, 2011 at 6:00 — 2 Comments

8 Surprising Health Foods

Buckwheat

Buckwheat isn't a grain, as often thought, but a herb that is related to rhubarb and sorrel—and it's incredibly good for you. Buckwheat contains all of the essential amino acids, B vitamins,…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 1, 2011 at 6:00 — No Comments

Rosie-Huntington Whiteley

Her gig as a Victoria’s Secret Angel bagged her a role in the new Transformers movie, several Vogue covers, and lucrative campaigns for British brand Burberry, which now has also made her the face of its upcoming Burberry Body fragrance.

Photographed by Mario…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on August 1, 2011 at 6:00 — 1 Comment


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