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So I choose Progressive Relocation based on the recommendation of a freind and I am delighted to say that the move turned out fantastic. The guys were on time and very polite. They came with a bunch of packing materials and were ready to get to work. They did a great job crating my TV and pictures. They were extremely careful...[full review]
So this move went so great I just had to thank Ashley and the staff at Progressive Relocation. They were professional form me getting the quote to them delievring the last box and then picking up after themseleves as they left. They were polite and the quote was spot on. Frank was a wizard with an allen wrench and put all the...[full review]
These guys were so good they made me feel like I was being moved by friends. They really took the time to do my move carefully as though it was their own stuff they were moving. They wrapped my furniture meticulously and my tvs were crated so well they could havebeen dropped of th fourth floor and survived. I am really apprec...[full review]
I was extremely impressed with the way that Progressive Relocation handled my move. I had to change my date three times because my closing got delayed and they accomodated with no issue. When move day came they arrived on time ready to go and did a great job packing up my fragile stuff. They handled the stairs like champ and ...[full review]
I am so greatful for the effort Progressive relocation especially Jason put forward. I was worried that I wouldnt be able to my my small one bedroom because of limited finances and after shopping for a mover for a week a thought I was piriced out but then I spoke to Jason at Progressive and he was able to find another move go...[full review]
I am thrilled with the job Progressive relocation did with our cross country move. They were very professional and punctual. They came out and gave me an accurate quote. The crew was uniformed and prepared. They worked hard and got the job done in time. And I really appreciate the way they took the time to set up my new home ...[full review]
Moving is such a huge adjustment and when moving cross country to a place you neither know or know anyone at is extremely stressful to say the least however I want to take my hat off to Progressive Relocation for moving us to this beautiful state. I really appreciate the quick turn around time and the outstanding customer ser...[full review]
Progressive Relocation was amazing moving me cross country. They saved me a ton of money and I loved the way they crated my paintings. I was impressed with how they carried the stuff down the stairs and I like the attitudes the guys had. they were friendly and worked together as a team. On delievry I checked off the inventory...[full review]
These guys were really worht every penny. They made my transition so much easier by paying attention to the details of my move and executing it accordingly. They were methodical taking things apart and crating my artwork. The fact that it was the same crew delivering me as the one that picked me up made for excellent executio...[full review]
Ok I thought this move would take days to do . I mean my wife and I are pack rats and we have accumulated so much stuff over time that I thought it would take two tractor trailters to move it but I am thrilled to say that Progressive got it done with one and and outstanding crew of four that worked their tails off to get us p...[full review]
Moving is such hard work and very stressful. When You add bad weather to the mix it becomes a nightmare. I want to thank Progessive Relocation for facing the terrible cold and snow and still amking it out to us to pack up my family and move us out before our closing date. i really appreciate the efforrt they put n terribe con...[full review]
So these days everyone is looking for a deal. However I often find that you get what you pay for and when you are paying someone to move your stuff cross country it is not a service that you want to skimp on. I vetted several movers and choose Progressive Based on the positive reviews and their credentials and I really apprec...[full review]
These gusy were beyond awesome. I goty stood up by another mover so I scrambled to call another carrier and I called Progressive and Jason was able to dispatch a crew that was already in the area the same day. They got there a few hours later ready to go and in another few hour had me packed and loaded and on my way to Texas....[full review]
These guys didnt let some terrible weather slow them down. The came on my scheduled day and worked in the horrid weather and got the job done.I was impressed how they worked as a team and managed the elements. It was pouring rain on and off that picked me up but they worked around it because I had to be out. Delievry was a pi...[full review]
I am very happy with the serivce I got during this move so I feel the need to say thanks to the guys, Frank, Jim, Kevin for their excellent effort with my move. They treated my belongings as if it was their own and they did everything they promised to. The office staff was supportive to thanks Angie for starting off the process.[full review]
These guys really took alot of the headache out of moving. They came and packed all our stuff. Took inventory of everything and wrapped and packed the furniture . I didnt have a place ready at first so they stored my stuff at no added cost for a month and when delivery came they set up the home beautifully and even made me so...[full review]
Well to put it mildly moving sucks. and moving in horrible winter weather across country is really terrible. I want to thank Progressive Relocation and its dedicated staff for making this move happen smoothly in hoorid weather and with short notice. another mover bailed on me and Progressive came and got it doen. Thanks guys[full review]
Made my unbearable situation almost pleasant by providing a great service. They gave me a detailed quote and that translated to a smooth transition for me from start to finish. They took their time wrapping, tagging and loading the items and everything arrived in pristine condition. Thanks alot Progressive Relocation.[full review]
These guys were awesome. They came on time and were well prepared. The guys worked hard to get us packed and loaded in one day but they did not cut any corners. I really liked the care they showed acking our pictures and artwork. i will definitely be using them again and I reccommend them to anyone looking for a cross country...[full review]
These guys really rocked out my move. I was not prepared to move and needed them to pack on moving day and they made that adjustment for me and packed up all my leftover stuff at a very reasonable rate. They called me while in transit and arrived when they promised with all my stuff safe in sound. No suprises or headaches.[full review]
What a great service I got form Progressive Relocation. It would have took me and my friends a week to do this move but these guys loaded us up, drove cross counrty and delivered all in 4 days. There price was more than fair too. it would have cost me clost to that much to do the move myself and I would have probably broke ha...[full review]
I am thankful for the great job done by these guys. They were uniformed and profesional. Tom was very handy with the tolls and took apart the furniture. They wrapped everything up and then on delivery unloaded and set up my new place just leaving me the boxes to unpack which made the move alot easier. Thanks[full review]
I have used movers before sometimes to good results and sometimes to not so good results. This time I am thrilled to say that the guys at Progressive Relocation exceeded my expectations by delievring every piece intact without a scratch which is amazing for a move of this size and this far. The guys had all the tools to take ...[full review]
I always thougth professional movers would be unaffordable and after getting some quotes I was leaning toward getting a Uhual however then I got a call from Daniel At Progressive and he told me he had a truck with some " dead space" that neededed to be filled and he wanted to discuss my move to see if it would be a good fit. ...[full review]
These days its important to get the most value for your money. When it came time for me to move I was very stressed about how i was going to afford it or pull off the move doing it myself. So I looked at several options and i was pleased to find that hiring a professional mover wasnt as expensive as I had feared. actually usi...[full review]
Outstanding professionalism and work ethic is all I can say about Progressive Relocation and their staff. The process started off smoothly with a well thought out and thorough quote performed by Jason. Then after booking the move the appointed move date came and the move went without a hitch. I was blown away with the speed a...[full review]
Wow I sure am relieved that our families move went so well. Last time we used professionals movers it was very stressful there were damages and overages on the estimate howvever this time with Progressive Relocation the move went as planned with no hiccups. Ashley was very insightful in regards to advising on tips to make the...[full review]
These guys saved me a ton of money I was about to give a deposit to another mover but I was contacted by Jason at progressive who was very cordial and knowledgable and when I told him I made a choice on movers he asked me who then when I told him he said please allow me to explain to you hy that is not the right choice for yo...[full review]
These guys were a class act from start to finish. They were uniformed, clean cut and really knew how to handle furniture and pack fragile items. They worked well as a team and had no problems navigating the stairs in my house. There were no suprises and they stuck by their word from start to finish and got the job done when o...[full review]
These guys really saved the day. After I reserevd with another company and they came and tried to price gouge me i reached out to Jason at Progressive who had also given me a quote and frantically told him what had happened and if he could send someone out to me that day and they did. The crew came in two hours and made it ha...[full review]
Like the title sias these guys provided a great service at a great price. It is rae these days for people to give their all but this crew and staff was A from start to finish. Jason was very detailed oriented and put together an accurtate and thorough bid that translated into a smooth transition for me and my family. They gu...[full review]
Well it finally came time for me to retire and I wanted to move out to be with my family. Problem is I didnt want to burden them with the trouble of helpig me with my move so I decided to hire a mover. I got several quotes but Jason at Progressive made me feel so comfortable with the process and provided the best rate. Move d...[full review]
I am in the service industry I work in Hotels so I know good service. progressive relocation was first class from start to finish. They addressed me with respect and answered all my concerns professionally. They were well equipped and well prepared to handle my move. I would highly reccomend them to anyone moving cross country.[full review]
These guys really saved the day for me. I was worried abouthow i was going to make this move happen and afetr calling around for movers for days I thought I was not going to be able to afford a mover but Jason at Progressive gave me some great advice that saved me money on my move and the rate was very fair as well. I am very...[full review]
Ok so this is the thrid time I am using Progressive relocation for a move. Two times it was for me and once to move my parents. I hope this is the last time I will personally need them but i must say they make a difficult situation alot more bearable and handle adversity in a professional manner. Bad weather , traffic jams an...[full review]
I had high expectations regarding the service i hoped to receive from my mover and i am glad to say that Progressive Relocation met and even exceeded my expectations with the tremendous job they did moving my family. I have alot of heirlooms and antiques that I was concerned about but no worries needed because everything was ...[full review]
Well to put it simply I would have had the move from hell if it was anyone else moving me but Progressive Relocation.My pick up day was in blizzard conditions but somehow the guys still managed to come on that day and get me lodaed up. They worked through the freezing cold and made the drive cross country during a freakish is...[full review]
I am thrilled and happy to say that I got the best service from Progressive Relocation and it is refreshing to deal with a company that sticks by their word. My move had alot of moving parts and it was a full pack of a huge household and I must say that they did a great job packing however after doing a walk thru during pick ...[full review]
These guys made my move so smooth that it hardly seems I relocated my entire home over 1000 Miles away. They did a great job handling the stairs leading to my new place. The price was less than what I had been allocated by my company for the move so I had a nice chunk of change left over to take the wife shopping.Thanks Progr...[full review]
Being thI just lost my husband I was dismayed at the thought of moving and my finances were a wreck so I have to watch every cent. I choose Progressive Relocation because of the positive reviews I seen online and I must say they delievred on all their promises and took care of me like I was part of the family. Thanks Progress...[full review]
Sadly, I chose Progressive Relocation based on their excellent reviews on this site and their very low moving estimate. Jason gave me an estimate of $1,116.25 to move my deceased parents' lovely 1950's dining room furniture in Florida to my daughter's apartment in Los Angeles. This was the lowest of the five estimates I rec...[full review]
These guys were great with handling the logistics of my move. I had two different pick up locations and timing was criticaland I am happy to say that Jason at Progressive Relocation was able to work out all the kinks and get the job done efficiently and in a timely manner. Also for the price I couldnt have done the move cheap...[full review]
I am so happy with Progressive Relocation and thge service I recieved from Jason and the entire staff. Being a single mom I was worried about how I was going to make this move happen or afford it. After speaking to a ton of movers I choose Progressive Relocation and the move went even better than planned. Jason told me he wi...[full review]
hi my name is laura. i want to say that finally i had a great experince with my move. these men were so professional and made my job seem so easy to them. they had always kept a smile even know that things were tuff to fit out of my home. i dont understand how these special and yes i say special people can do wonders for peop...[full review]
Moving on a limited budget I didnt have a ton of money to get this move done sp I shopped around. I alos didnt just want to hire a mover that gave me a cheap price so I did my research. Progressive had alot of good reviews and the price was fair so I choose them and I am glad I did because my move went great and the crew was ...[full review]
These guys had great attitudes and they came ready to work. They arrived on time in a clean marked truck and had all the correct equipment to get the job done right. I was nervous but the nerves soon faded after I saw these guys in action.I do appreciate the the extra effort that they put forward packing my fragile items and ...[full review]
I can not express how relieved I am that I used Progressive Relocation for my move and that they did such a great job. I was weary hiring a mover but I am glad I choose these guys because all went as planned and the entire process was not nearly as stressful as I had feared. They were straight forward with their quote and the...[full review]
Great job and great attitudes. The price was great and not a scuff on anything I will be using them again to move my disabled cousin in june. Thanks progressive relocation for a great job its rare to get service like that these days in a world where people want to do the least for the most pay. [full review]
FranklyI didnt think I was going to be able to afford a mover but after shopping online and speaking to several different carriers I choose Progressive Beacuse Jason the sales guy was very sweet and they had the best price. The service was everything I could have hoped for and if I need to move again they are my guys. I reall...[full review]
These guys were outstanding. I had a massive move of stuff that me and my wife have accumulated for decades and I thought it would take days to load up my house but they did it in 12 hours qwith 4 guys and didnt break anything. I was amazed that they completed the moe in the time they did. I offered to help but they said dont...[full review]
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Curiously my TV has seen quite a bit of the NBA Finals.
Curiously my TV has seen quite a bit of the NBA Finals.My sofa has experienced impassioned yelps and abundant profanity.
In short, my apartment is experiencing an NBA takeover; so maybe it's time for my NBA makeover. See what I did there?
Fact: I am a native New Yorker
A) Despite that, I anticipate a Spike Lee sighting more than an actual Knicks' game
B) The above statement leads me to...
Fact: I have no allegiance to any team. I base my cheers purely on...
A) The team who is working together ("hustling"?) better
B) The player that I find most attractive
As you can imagine, those facts brought me nowhere closer to my NBA Finals makeover; but this NBA Fashion page did! I think of my friend Crystal and her penchant for off-the-shoulder sweatshirts when I see this Knicks Andrews Top ($44.99). She of course, would rock her home team, the 76ers.
As high-top fades and Gumbys are in full effect (again), wouldn't you say it's time for a little '80s-inspired sweatshirt action? Speaking of action, if my crew were challenged to a b-ball game, I'd totally wear the Andrews Top. I'm pretty sure we'd look like the clip below (because I'm b-ball challenged):
During a particularly cathartic " Buddha" moment, I gave away one of my mom's amazing '70s hand-me-downs. It was an indigo-denim dress with a fitted top, long sleeves and an amazing flared skirt. It also happened to be the maternity dress she wore with ME in her belly. As much as I try to "que sera sera" that decision, it truly is a "que pena" moment (shout out to my Spanish teacher, Ms. Gliatta). So yeah, I have tacitly vowed to replicate the flyness that was that dress for the past 15 years. Seemingly impossible (it was dope plus it had sentimental value), I found my faith renewed when eShakti contacted me.
eShakti has a website chock full of styles to satisfy even the most finicky palates. How? You find a design you like and make it one you love (by altering aspects like the neckline, sleeves, length, and pockets even!); the cost to make changes is only $7.95. For the Queen of Picky Eaters (er, me), it was a movable feast of fashion once I picked my complimentary design.
I chose the Retro Chambray Shirtdress ($64.95). I shortened it to knee length and changed the sleeves from three-quarter to long. The neckline was perfect as is and of course, I kept the pockets intact; mama needs a place to put her hands. Its structured shoulders and soft chambray fabrication were chic edits to my mom's dress.
Until March 25th, Temple of Glam readers will receive $25 off orders with promo code TEMPLEFGLM46.
As you'll see below, I completed my homage to '70s glamour with my brown knee-high boots (I forget the designer, but they're beyond) and my new fluffy hair:
Image courtesy of Shedelle Holmes
Before Styled by June. Before her turban line. Before something else monumental, I loved June Ambrose.
Perhaps you remember when I met her at a fashion event last fall. I totally bartered with the Essence magazine photographer: "You can totally take a pic of me...um, but will you introduce me to June? I like, love her."
Minutes later it happened. She took a look at me in my vintage coat and said, "Girrrrrrl, you got me tonight. I spit on you...puh". True story.
When I found out that my super-talented, celebrity hair stylist friend, Shedelle Holmes, created June's luscious waves for the CFDA awards this week, I had to get the scoop for us:
Shedelle's inspiration: "June is, of course, a trendsetter and I wanted her to be the 'eye catcher' of the night so that meant her hair had to make a statement. My inspiration behind June's voluminous waves was the late Donna Summer.
Oh and here I am stepping and repeating with Ms. Ambrose last fall. No biggie.
Skinny, Flare, and Bootcut jeans. No matter your favorite fit, there's a chance you'd love a flatter-looking tummy and um, a more ample-looking butt.
Even if you've been hitting the Amstel too hard, Not Your Daughter's Jeans ($88- $130) can make you look a full size smaller, flatten your stomach, and boost your booty. How? So glad you asked. The criss-cross paneling flattens the stomach, the high-rise design prevents muffin top, and the higher back pockets visually lift the bum. For the record, I'm in love with my red Alisha skinnies.
Wanna win your own pair? Just leave a comment here or tweet me the NYDJ style you want. I'll select a winner. Oh! If you're not a Facebook fan, like us. You gotta' be a FB fan to win!
All photos by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America
I had no idea when I pulled out my gray dress that I'd be the sartorial manifestation of introspective elegance. I know, deep. But when I read the vision for the VLOV-QingQing Wu show, it was crystal clear. The gray represented introspective elegance while the blue and white depicted hope. I'm down with that. Here are highlights (including video).
Here's a video clip from the show!
...and here's my introspectively elegant gray dress--though I'm not sure what the fuschia bra straps mean.
Image courtesy of: http://fashionsnightout.com/
At its best, Fashion's Night Out (FNO) is a night of fashion, beauty, music, complimentary services, and drinks. At its worst? An over-crowded hotbed of godawful trendsters. I'm slightly bitter.
Look, last year I was so overwhelmed by the platform-and-animal-skin-clad chicks in the West Village, I had to duck into an Italian restaurant to compose myself (eat pasta and drink red wine).
I missed out on celebrity DJs, one-night-only deals, and more. If I hit up FNO tomorrow, the following events look dope.
NYC Fashion's Night Out Schedule: Thursday, September 8
Win Free Tickets to the Rebecca Taylor S/S 2012 Fashion Show
Get your photo snapped on the "step & repeat" at the Rebecca Taylor Flagship Boutique. The person with the fiercest look will win two tickets to the Rebecca Taylor fashion show. P.S. Svedka cocktails & sweets will be there as well. If you're into that kinda' thing. Rebecca Taylor Flagship Boutique: 34 Gansevoort St.
9:30 Solange Knowles Spins at Sephora
Head to the by Carol's Daughter styliing bar at Sephora to get your coiffure "did" in one of four styles: mohawk, fishtail braids, modern updo, and hair accessories. And while you're waiting, you get to watch Solange get down on the ones and twos. Sephora: 597 Fifth Avenue, 48th & 49th St.
"Rhinestonate" Your Hanky Pankys
Ends at 11:00pm
End your night with some Hanky Panky at Blomingdale's Soho. Adorn your Hanky Panky thong or boy short purchase with rhinestones. Word. Bloomingdale's Soho: 504 Broadway between Broome and Spring.
Not planning to be in the NYC area? Get your virtual Fashion's Night Out happening at Piperlime.com. At 6PM on the dot, they'll reveal their new celebrity guest editors. You can be one of the first to shop the editors' top picks!
When Iman slaps her thigh and tells you to get the bag, you get the dang bag. Last night I found myself at the Platinum collection preview, running to the next room for my favorite bag. See? All that time watching "Supermarket Sweep" paid off.
Platinum is the newest addition to the IMAN Global Chic brand, offering moderately priced, yet majorly luxe apparel and accessories. And let me tell you, we're not talking stiff faux leather...we're talking yummy suede and genuine leather with details like pony hair.
Yup, the butter-soft, chocolate brown bag above, which Iman calls "the ultimate carry-on" is a must have in my eyes...and heart.
Iman will appear on HSN today to debut Platinum. The rest of the styles from the line (including the carry-on bag of my dreams) will air on October 26th!
Q. Hello Breezy!! So, I have to go to a wedding Sept 3 @ 3pm at one of our friend's homes. It is a gorgeous house, party tents galore and it should be super swanky. What do I wear? Time crunch...what site to shop on? Ha!!! I need help ;)
A. Hey girl! I am a HUGE fan of J.Crew for a dope cocktail dress. That way you can buy it online, but if you need to do a size change or something, you can roll into the store. I also love Shop Bop for on-trend yet classic pieces. I have a MAJOR crush on this one-shoulder Halston Heritage number.
Oh and if you have time, I'd also suggest hitting up a flash sale like Gilt Groupe or Amazon's My Habit. You can get a high-end dress for a low-end price. Now let's talk accessories!
I have yet to overhear a woman compliment a guy's jeans--when said jeans are hanging off the dude's butt. From the loosie-tight hip hopper to the tightie-tight hipster, undies exposed beyond a waistband do not work. Let me say that again: do not work. I've seen girls' Facebook statuses devoted to the subject and participated in conversations about sad, sad saggers.
If you're a low-rider, here are denim styles for hip(sters) and hip(hoppers). But first, for the love of all that's good, pull up your damned pants!
Girls, if you're into boyfriend jeans and his look terrible on you (no worries we've all tried it), maybe you'll find something cute (and in your size):
Levi's 511 Men's Slim Fit
Diesel Thavar 880G Men's Skinny
Ben Sherman Men's Baggy
Superdry Foundry Men's Straight
Find these styles and more men's jeans at www.very.co.uk/
Before I even knew who Makeda was, I knew the necklace. And since spending quite a bit of bonding time with the glamazon, the knotted pearl necklace has been her accoutrement of choice time after time: brunch, dinner, countless fashion events, and apartment fetes. In fact, the only time the pearls didn't make an appearance was when we went running along the Chelsea Piers. Knowing her though, she probably wore them under her T-shirt.
Last week, some of my fave beauty & fashion bloggers assembled at Alma G salon for the Glamazon Summer Social. Makeda presented us with her most beloved summer products and introduced us to the super-charismatic owner of the salon, Alma. Alma gave us her handcrafted, essential-oil-based, hair boosting serum, Almatized ($50).
Behold, the truck-load of other treats to make your summer a "glamazonous" one:
I've been wearing these Lucky Brand sunnies ever since I walked away from the social. And the Knockarounds ($14) with moonshine lenses are on my list for this weekend. They're both lightweight, stylish and inexpensive. Three of my favorite adjectives.
Wellies. Jellies. Stilettos? Typically, one wouldn't consider going out in a torrential downpour in high heels...unless they're eco-friendly and waterproof, Jean Paul Gaultier-Melissa Sandals ($143).
A part of me truly wants to reveal the location of a nail spot that offers $20 mani-pedis, but I just can't. I gotta' keep something to myself. I will, however, share with you the gorgeous Texas collection by OPI ($8.50) and the Braziliant collection by Essie ($8 each).
Makeda and Felicia raved about the anti-aging & brightening Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Facial Peel ($28 for 10 packets). It's the only facial peel on the market that contains five Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids, Retinol, Ubiquinone, Resveratrol, antioxidants, vitamins, and botanicals.
I haven't tried either the Redken Extreme Strength Builder Plus Fortifying Mask or the Extreme CAT Protein Mist, but I'm definitely excited to add some much-needed protein to my relaxed hair. You probably know that relaxed hair loses quite a bit of protein post repeated treatments.
And last, but certainly not least (literally and figuratively):
This Freshwater Pearl Necklace ($298, but appraises for $1000) features pink-to-peach pearls, is knotted in silk, and has a solid 14 karat gold clasp.
Judging from your emails and notes, you guys really liked my spring top picks. So I figured, "hell, let's do it again for summer"!
From the moment I stole a spritz from my college roommate's bottle, I had a love-love relationship with CK One. Since this limited-edition scent features crisp apple and sweet crushed berry top notes and cedarwood and incense base notes, I'm all over it (well, guess it's all over me).
Avon Peep-Toe Mini Wedges, $19.99
Super light...and inexpensive. They're great for city walking: comfy enough to break into a sprint in case something goes down. And there's always a chance something will go down...don't you watch "Cops"?
Biore Makeup Removing Towelettes, $7.99
For the days when makeup is a must...and waterproof mascara is the only way to go (if you have allergies, you know what I mean), these wipes remove makeup, refresh the skin, and leave it with a light, pleasant scent.
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipgloss in Fuchsia Therapy, $6.15
If I hear, let alone say, "pop of color" one more time, I shan't be held responsible for my actions. But hey, there really isn't a better way to describe such a glorious color, enriched with moisturizing collagen, Vitamins A, C & E, and SPF 15 gracing soup coolers everywhere.
Did you guys know that you're supposed to use your scrub BEFORE cleansing? Yup. When you use a scrub like this one, which includes ruby crystals, anti-aging/free-radical-busting red tea, and seaweed, it will lift up dead skin cells allowing your cleanser to work better. You heard it here, folks.
Hudson Hampton Short Shorts, $143
I love this fresh take on colored denim, plus, you can't have summer without shorts. Well, yeah you can, but why would hue want to? Had to do it...don't hate me.
John Freida Frizz-Ease Hair Serum, $8.99
Humidity...the end.
Hermanny by Vix Kelly One Piece, $107 + Win a FREE $100 Gift Card!
I'm a ride-or-die bikini girl. BUT I think this one piece from Amazon's new Swim Shop, is the perfect combination of color, pattern, and va-va-voominess (thanks to strategic ruching).
Enter to win a $100 Amazon Swim Shop Gift Card: Just tell me "I'm a bikini girl" or "I'm a one-piece girl" in the comment area below or Tweet me. Be sure to include your email address.The giveaway ends at midnight on Friday, June 10th.
I'm sure you remember the DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince classic, "Summertime". I recall thinking how grown up Will Smith looked with facial hair. Gotta' love it.
There are certain songs that choke me up without fail. Tupac's "Dear Mama" and Boyz II Men's "A Song for Mama" are definitely at the top of that list. I also fight tears when I have a real-deal conversation with my mom like the one I had the other day.
I am grateful she raised me to know that however I looked, whatever I wore, or whomever I loved was perfect; I never doubted she'd love me unconditionally. It wasn't until I became a woman that I realized how profound (and rare) that is for many girls.
So of course I was psyched for last week's Accessories Council Mother's Day Top Picks Event. I was simultaneously nervous that I'd keep everything for myself like I did with my Valentine's Day goodies. Because it was in fact, an Accessories Council event, I knew without fail, I'd be presented with fantastic gift ideas from brands like Michael Kors, Givenchy, and even Sky Mall (for traveling mamacitas).
Since the gifts below are intended for Mother's Day, I vow to give my mom more than what I keep. Though I MIGHT need you to keep me honest.
Front row: Maria Brito Interior Designs can spruce up mom's casa. Susan Beard Customized Soy Candle. She'll love this Judith Jack Necklace.
Second row: Style will be made in the shade (wow, that was so corny!) with this Dorfman Pacific Hat. And speaking of shades...how cute are these Michael Kors sunnies and this MCM leather rabbit keychain? Show her the bling with this Givenchy necklace. I think this red Noon Copenhagen for Skymall watch is money for spring. Nothing says, mother like this BELK bead charm bracelet. I'm serious. One charm says, "Happy Mother's Day". And don't forget her Hair Rules!
Third row: If your mom is like mine, she'll be all over this Nine West animal print tote. Maybe she can rock it to a fancy dinner ar a great restaurant like, Rouge Tomate.
Now I adore my mom. ADORE, but she ain't getting this Good Charma Bracelet or this Colette Malouf Headband (What?! She doesn't even wear headbands!)
And finally, whether she's your mother, aunt, grandma, or sister, here's to the "mama" in your life:
Last time on Temple of Glam, fashion stylist Jenny Altman gave us the first part of her tips on becoming a stylist. Here's part two...Enjoy!
9. While at shoots, make friends with all of the other shoot assistants (assistants to photographers, hair and make up people) and models. Spending nights and weekends doing tests with them is the only way to get photos for your portfolio.
11. Always offer your styling services to your superiors for the small jobs that won't be interesting to them. Eventually they will say yes and let you step in. Then it's up to you to show your talent.
12. Be ready, willing and able on all fronts. Styling is the glamorous part of the job, but not most of it. A stylist is really a glorified schlepper. You run all over town carrying trunks and rolling racks, and it's physically exhausting. You have to really love it to stick with it.
13. If you realize early on that it's not as glam as you thought, move on. I always like to point out to my favorite interns that you don't have to work in fashion to love fashion. You can be the most fashionable doctor or architect of all time.
14. If you are lucky enough to make a living as a stylist, enjoy it. I have. Traveling the world, dressing celebrities, has taken me far beyond my wildest imaginations. As an assistant, I used to sit staring at the beach in Bahia, looking up at skyscrapers in Toyko and running through the markets of Marrakech reminding myself that although exhausted, my life was pretty extraordinary.
Jenny Altman and I go waaay back. Back when I was fetching Starbucks, hosiery, and Double Bubble gum for my boss, the Editor-in-Chief of a major fashion magazine. I learned a lot in my position: how to write the perfect thank you note, how to de-carbofy a bagel, and how terrible of an assistant I really was! Of course I did some incredible stuff (like being Michael Kors' assistant for a magazine story & riding with Selma Blair as she and my boss went to the Costume Institute Gala at the Met). But the bevy of super-talented and beautiful women I worked with infinitely enriched my life.
Fast forward to now. I can't tell you the last time I spilled coffee on myself during a Starbucks run for someone else and now I'm organizing my own Fashion Week calendar. I'm also having tete-a-tetes with crazy-cool stylists like Jenny Altman who has worked with Fergie, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, and Cameron Diaz.
So you say you want to be a stylist? Here's how:
1. Don't study fashion. It's blunt, but true. Many people in the business turn their nose up towards people who only study fashion. HR execs prefer more broad-minded students.
2. Learn basic sewing skills and be the best ironer and steamer possible.
3. Do whatever you can to get an internship at a fashion magazine. Be the best intern you can be. Leave all humility at the door. When an editor asks for coffee, just be glad she/he knows you even exist to ask you for the coffee.
4. Bond with the fashion assistants, they are your key to a job in the industry. When your internship is over, stay in touch without being annoying.
5. Offer to assist on any shoots or help out when needed. Even if you're working for free, it shows your dedication and enthusiasm.
5. It's important to be around and be seen. "Out of sight, out of mind" is very true in this business, so you need to stay fresh in everyone's mind for when they do need an assistant.
6. Try to become a full-time stylist's assistant (whether they are a freelance stylist or magazine stylist).
7. Keep quiet when you are on a shoot; remember it's their shoot not yours. Your input and opinion are not necessary.
8. Make sure you have good credit and a credit card you can use for lots of buys and returns.
Come back tomorrow for the rest of Jenny's tips on how to become a fashion stylist!
Only a close friend could pick up a hiccup in my otherwise pristine non-dialect, dialect (barring an occasional New York "dawg" and "caw-fee"). In fact, I am the first person to notice inflection, intonation, and any other voice thingy in a person's speech. So, when a friend questioned my pronunciation of the word "umbrella", I thought she was joking.
"UHHM-brella, UHHM-brella...what?" My Southern roots apparently come out to say "howdy" when I say that word.
No matter how you say it, can we agree that this Pasotti Ombre Black Dahlia Umbrella ($189) is phenomenal? Quite a few (if not all) of these jammies are handmade and like this one, feature intricate handles adorned with Swarovski crystals. So I guess that's where the 200 duckets come in.
And though I'm not 100% sure umbrellas fit into a fashion or beauty post, I do know this. Farnsworth Bentley was once Diddy's umbrella guy; and they are both quite fashionable, so there. I also watched "Get Him to the Greek" recently and Diddy's performance was genius ("you cannot outrun me. I am black!").
Diddy...Farnsworth..."I am black"...Back Dahlia umbrella. This umbrella thing makes total sense now, right?
I guess I realized the weather was getting to me when I heard myself say with a deadpan expression, "So help me. If this weather continues through April, I'm jumping off a bridge." That, of course, led to another less-dramatic thought/question: What do we gals do when we have "a case of the Mondays" all week?
Sometimes we head to the hair salon: We color. We cut. We regret. We wait for hair to grow out.
I'm suggesting retail therapy. When life gives you lemons, take out the plastic and buy something pretty.
For instance, I'm kinda' having a floral moment lately. Admittedly, the moment is mostly happening in my mind, but it's HUGE. I really like this dress from Very.co.uk; they have a great range of women's clothes.
Even though they don't deliver to the U.S., you can use it as style inspiration...or if you know someone with a UK address, maybe you can get them to send it to you. If so, holler. I want that dress.
As much as I try to escape to Denial Isle, Valentine's Day is almost here. I know this because my stomach is in knots at the very thought of Russell Stover chocolates. And cherubic Cupid? I have a few choice words for him.
So when I got an invite to attend the Accessories Council Top Valentine's Day Gifts event, I dared them (psychically, of course) to wow me.
Last night I sat with my fashion-blogging compadres sipping MOET & Chandon and promising myself a cupcake after the presentation. I was ready to behold affordable and pretty perfect gifts for Valentine's Day. All right, enough with the talk, check out the goods:
(from left to right...sorta)
NEVER SAY NEVER SHAPING PANTIES FROM COSABELLA (p.s. I never thought a shaper could be SEXY!)
For the record, after this event, I almost felt excited about Valentine's Day.
*I'll fill you in on the details (including teeth cleaning and facial massage) as soon as I go!
Yup, only $98!
You and I know what happens at this time of the day...your craving a snack (and if there's nothing at your desk, you're heading to the vending machine) and you're craving some retail therapy. I can help you with one of the two primal urges: Boots under $100.
I love the super sleek boot with the mega skinny heel. Take that platforms!
Make sure to share what you snagged (the boots or the snacks)!
Spiegel is looking to whisk away real (fabulous) women from ages 20-60, to a two-day shoot in New York City. After your hair is done by Fantastic Sams Hair Salon and your outfit is selected, you will be shot by a famous photographer and featured in Spiegel. Your shoot will look a little like this:
Enter and find out more here! Ends this Friday 8/27.
Image courtesy of Lucky Magazine
You might have heard about 7 for All Mankind's limited edition collection of 7 (of course!) pieces designed by photographer, Mika Ninagawa. As you can see from the styles above, the collection will be just as bold and in-your-face as Ninagawa's photography. But did you know that a Jersey Shore cast member was riding the wave of exposed (and dyed) denim shorts' pockets possibly a year before the collection's announcement?
On last week's season premiere, I noticed Ms. Angelina's shorts with exposed fuschia pockets and even had a disagreement with my friend about the outfit's flyness factor. Now I doubt very much that her shorts are from the new collection, but I loved them paired with brown chunky stacked heels. My buddy hated the whole look. What do you think...to dye for?
Image courtesy of Nitrolicious
Check out the NEW Jimmy Choo for H&M vid: One-shoulder leather shift, studded belt, and Jimmy Choo prez's eye makeup...to die for!!

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The owners of North End Café don't just purchase local produce: they also grow vegetables and herbs in their own garden in Simpsonville. Since April, 2003, their chefs have championed this focus on local, seasonal ingredients with a healthy approach to cooking. North End Café's menu features traditional meals from around the world, ranging from grass-fed beef burgers and flatiron steaks to grilled fish and scallops to vegetarian lasagnas, stir-fry, and cakes. For sharing, chefs build eclectic small plates such as crab cakes, fried goat-cheese ravioli, and almond-crusted brie. They also prepare a range of vegan and gluten-free dishes, taking care to avoid the pyrotechnics that result when steak and tofu touch.
To accompany these meals, bartenders pour American and international wines, and blend cocktails from fruit and old-fashioned ingredients. At the Highlands location, a brand-new tap system spouts 23 craft beers, including imperial IPAs and peppery black porters. In warmer months, the aromas of cooking and laughter of clientele also fill the Highlands location's new outdoor patio, an expansive wooden deck surrounded by leafy plants and tall, wispy trees.
In the middle of July, alfresco diners at Le Deauville might dive headlong into a Bastille Day celebration, watching as servers light red, white, and blue cupcake towers with sparklers or mediate street-side matches of pétanque. Though they bathe their sidewalk bistro in patriotic colors on state holidays, the staffers also immerse visitors in French culture year-round. Chefs populate seasonal menus with traditional French dishes such as steamed mussels in tomato and herbs, roasted rack of lamb with bordelaise mint sauce, and sea scallops with wild-mushroom risotto. They sometimes augment these dishes with globe-hopping guests including Caribbean lobster and Spanish mackerel, introducing new flavors to French preparations without having to pass sushi off as really, really strange-looking ratatouille.
In warm weather, servers ferry these dishes to sidewalk tables draped in white tablecloths next to the restaurant's French-door-covered façade, which is illuminated each night by strings of colored light bulbs. Gray tiled floors inlaid with intricate designs spread out inside, running between dark-wood-paneled and exposed-brick walls. Here, patrons gather at café tables or sidle up to an old wooden bar, where servers pour from a full stock of beer, wine, and spirits.
At It's Just Crepes, you're encouraged to eat with your hands. That's because every crepe on the menu is folded into what Soapbox Cincinnati calls "a convenient to-go style," eliminating the need for knives, forks, or tiny plate-side catapults. Instead, diners bite straight into the golden-brown bundles, which are stuffed with fillings both savory and sweet. The smoky BLT, for instance, oozes with pepperjack cheese and chipotle mayo, while sweet crepes pack in classic flavors such as Nutella, strawberries, and brown sugar. Utensils can come in handy, however, when attacking one of the eatery's fresh salads, which meld fresh spinach, chopped romaine, and other greens with diced veggies, cheese, dried fruit, and slices of meats.
Co-owner Keven Paizannoglou founded the first It's Just Crepes with his wife and partner, Karrah, after realizing how much he missed the crepes he'd enjoyed in his native Greece. Now, more than 20 employees serve up the delectable treats from three trendy dining spots decorated with blue and orange hues and contemporary white furnishings.
Justin and Kristin Gilbert spent three years in Italy, visiting gelaterie in more than 20 cities to mine artisanal secrets before opening their own shop. In choreographed musical numbers, the duo handcraft dense, flavor-packed gelato in small batches using local milk and fresh fruit. From a repertoire of more than 100 recipes, Justin and Kristin curate 20 flavors at a time. Past and present flavors include poached-pear zinfandel, orange-ginger dairy-free sorbetto, and chocolate orange—one of Justin's favorites, according to a feature in Louisville Magazine. Delicate crêpes conceal Nutella or lemon and sugar. The cozy shop also sends forth its mobile cart to cater office snack breaks, weddings with as many as 2000 guests, and Roman legions on the march.
Famous for their burgers, Dish on Market's chefs hand-form perfectly seasoned patties throughout the day, loaded with top-shelf fixings that include applewood-smoked bacon, housemade bourbon-barbecue sauce, and fried eggs. While the menu recommends trying the sweet-potato fries as an accompaniment to any of their burgers, they also offer a special option for those that would rather sip their side than eat it: the Bourbon and A Burger. This dish pairs a juicy cheeseburger with a shot of any of Dish on Market's bourbons priced under $6.
The rest of the enormous menu is available in the morning and afternoon, with classics such as veggie omelets and bread-pudding french toast. But the star of the breakfast menu is the Presidential Breakfast, described by the Smithsonian as an "ode to Harry Truman," a man of routine who ate this very breakfast every single day. The plate comes with everything one might need to start their day off right: an egg, toast, bacon, milk, a shot of Old Grand Dad whiskey, and the presidential nomination.
The Great Canadian Bagel stuffs sandwiches with nutritious ingredients and embraces each mouthwatering mound with freshly sliced wheels of dough. The extensive sandwich menu reflects gourmet deli concoctions such as barbecue beef with onions ($5.59), asiago swiss supreme ($4.99), and the Monte Cristo ($4.99), which is garnished with toasted ham and sweet revenge. Pizza bagels ($2.19) and bagel dogs ($3.09) grant sandwiches a much-needed rest until a sausage-egg-and-cheese ($4.19) or nova-lox-and-cream-cheese sandwich ($6.29) scrumptiously breaks dawn. Rumbling stomachs can embellish meals with a spring-greens salad ($3.69) and a bowl of Klondike chili ($4.29) or simply snack on a brownie ($1.99) and raise a pinky while sipping a large chocolate milk ($2.39).


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Eat your heart out, LeBron. This $3.2 million Hinsdale, Illinois home is a real hoop fan's dream since it comes with a full-size basketball court and gym, plus a second floor music studio (for those Shaq-like talents who want to branch out into a music career). Wood beam ceilings, stone fireplaces, and an open layout complete the manly architecture. And in-between pickup games, the entire entourage can hang in the basement's pub-style bar, chill by the outdoor fireplace with built-in BBQ or take a steam. Yep, this is the life. Who's got next?
The Monster Garage
Talk about an auto erotic fantasy. This Rancho Santa Fe, California homeowner has his own 3,400-square-foot garage, which comfortably fits 12 cars—eight on the floor level and another four up on built-in lifts. The space also has its own guest quarters, exercise room and wine cellar. That doesn't include the actual house attached with another 5,555 square feet of living space, outdoor pool and security system (on the market for $4.9 million).
The Model Home
A real man loves a space that's fun and functional, but nothing beats a good deal. Jameson Tyler Drew certainly found a bargain with this 5,000-square-foot loft in Los Angeles. "A similar place in NYC will cost you well into the tens of millions of dollars," Drew says. "Places like this can be obtained for $0.40 per square foot." The only problem was that the apartment needed a total overhaul. Drew didn't mind doing the work himself, though. The end result is a home that offers a ton of privacy, no-hassle neighbors, and the occasional soccer game in the lengthy living space. It also has plenty of sweet amenities, including an 800-square-foot bathroom, gym, and a rooftop golf course. However, possibly the best perk of all is the steady flow of models that come and go, since Drew's pad is often used for pro photo shoots.
The Ski Chalet
Want a room with a view? All this homeowner has to do is open the sliding glass door in his living room. Situated right on the slopes of California's Squaw Valley Ski Resort (available for rent via community marketplace Airbnb), this 6,500 square-foot home has plenty of lodge-worthy amenties, including a saltwater hot tub, 15-person sauna, 6-foot fireplace, and a 63-inch flat-screen. It also sleeps 17, which you'll probably need to kick in the $5,000 a night rental fee.
The Big City Loft
Heard legends of cramped NYC apartments? Not here. This TriBeCa pad—which was built in 1862 and used to be a shoe store—has six stories with eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, high ceilings, mahogany floors, exposed brick, and multiple skylights. But the manliest details include an 11,000-square-foot owner's Penthouse, a 2,775-square-foot landscaped roofdeck and terrace, private gym and half basketball court. "Permanent structural spaces makes a home more unique," says Meg Caswell, host of the DIY Network's Meg's Great Rooms. "It should also increase the value." No kidding. At last glance, this place was listed with Douglas Elliman for $45 million.
The Gangster's Paradise
Say hello to my not-so-little friend. Scarface is the perfect flick to play at this massive Orlando home, featuring a 240-inch (!) Stewart Filmscreen by the pool. And though the house itself looks a lot like the Santa Barbara location where the 1983 classic was filmed, Nael Yacoub, president and CEO of Crown Audio, says that the inspiration for the $250,000 install really came from the desire to watch football while wading in the deep end. The audio on this setup is equally gangsta, too—there are eight Niles Audio speakers throughout the pool area, all disguised as rocks, along with six Krell amps.
The Gambler's Den
It's hard to imagine any gambling aficionado sleeping in a place that isn't pumped with fresh oxygen. But this Long Island homeowner does just fine in his half-acre den of decadence, complete with a Vegas-themed bedroom and cabana designed to mimic the entryway to Connecticut's Foxwoods Casino. Looking like a scene from a Todd Phillips movie, the 8,000-square-foot home that sits on the water has a black jack room, custom movie theater, library, jacuzzi, and outdoor fireplace with two-floor patios. Also, for those times when things get a little too dicey, there are docks that can hold a boat up to 75 feet-long, with jet skis ready to roll at a moment's notice.
The High Tech Hunting Haven
Talk about killer amenities. Advanced Home Theater Systems was brought into this 12,000-square-foot Dallas home to help design a special room for the owner's prized hunting trophies, which are cooled and lighted via Crestrol control interfaces. Besides 2,000-square feet of temperature-controlled space for those mementos, the pad also has a media room with a 116-inch Stewart screen, a VX-2000d CW DLP projector, a 7.1-channel James loudspeaker system, and Halcro processing and amplification. The rest of the house is pretty impressive as well, with another 10 Runco plasma HDTVs and Monitor Audio Gold IW in-wall speakers, which can be found in most of the 16 audio zones.
The NASCAR Pitstop
Last Father's Day, you probably got your dad another tie. NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson enlisted help from the DIY Network's Man Caves crew to build a $35,000 custom garage for his dad's Statesville, North Carolina home. The end result has a racing theme, complete with RaceDeck flooring, asphalt on the walls, custom cabinets made to look like a scoring tower, and plenty of photos of his award-winning offspring. There's also a tool chest and workspace, a two-tiered bar, a touch-controlled Samsung 50-inch 3D TV, a hot tub, and a steel-veneer pool table. However, one feature that really revved up viewers is the underground hydraulic lift in the middle of the floor. Besides housing a brand new Victory Kingpin motorcycle, the lift has a remote-controlled rotating platform to automatically turn any vehicle around and have it ready for the next lap.
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The Yankee Palace
Welcome to the house that Derek Jeter built. Back in 2011, it was reported that the all-star's home cost a modest $7.7 million to construct. What's not so modest is the 30,875 square feet of space, one of the largest homes in the Tampa area (it's been nicknamed "St. Jetersburg"). The place is so big, in fact, that Jeter could store every hot girlfriend he's had in his MLB career without having to worry about them running into each other. Other details include seven bedrooms for all his teammates to crash in during Spring Training, nine bathrooms, an entertainment room, billiard room, and memorabilia area. The surrounding grounds are just as impressive, with two three-car garages, a pool, two boatlifts and a drive-through portico.
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There's no pussyfooting around it. I feel pretty strongly that I'm right on about this.
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In short, being "nice" is simply no longer sufficient in today's business environment.
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Behold the orphan.Born into a world that is not a world.A digital being grown from a mind seed, a genderless cybernetic citizen in a vast network of probes, satellites and servers knitting the Solar System into one scape, from the outer planets to the fiery surface of the Sun.Since the Introdus in the 21st century, humanity has reconfigured itself drastically. Most chose immortality, joining the polises to become conscious software.Others opted for gleisners: Disposable, renewable robotic bodies that remain in contact with the physical world of force and friction. Many of these have left the Solar System forever in fusion drive starships.And there are the holdouts. The fleshers left behind in the muck and jungle of Earth -- some devolved into dream-apes; others cavorting in the seas or the air; while the statics and bridges try to shape out a roughly human destiny.But the complacency of the citizens is shattered when an unforeseen disaster ravages the fleshers, and reveals the possibility that the polises themselves might be at risk from bizarre astrophysical processes that seem to violate fundamental laws of nature. The Orphan joins a group of citizens and flesher refugees in a search for the knowledge that will guarantee their safety -- a search that puts them on the trail of the ancient and elusive Transmuters, who have the power to reshape subatomic particles, and to cross into the macrocosmos, where the universe we know is nothing but a speck in the higher-dimensional vacuum.Quite simply the boldest and most wildly speculative writer of his generation, Greg Egan has written a quantum Brave New World for the century's end -- a masterful SF saga envisioning a time when not only humanity but "reality" itself will be but a memory.It is a novel unlike anything you have ever read. Or even imagined.
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