October 20, 2010

Ivanka Trump Jewelry Debut at Marshall Pierce & Co

Marshall Pierce & Company, one of the historical go-to Chicago jewelers since 1928, held a private event earlier this week with Ivanka Trump to debut her fine jewelry collection. Ivanka personally presented her collection to the group of 120 notable guests.

Ivanka Trump

Ivanka wore: Brioni Dress, Brian Atwood shoes, Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry (chandelier earrings, rose gold and rock crystal ring, and Trump Girl Up bracelet)

Ivank Trump Earrings

 

Here’s one of my favorite pieces from her collection…(I always love myself a tassel when it comes to jewelry!)

Single Tassel Pendant with Black Onyx Beads
Images and info courtesy of XA, The Experiential Agency
Photos by Jeff Schear



October 18, 2010

My Interview with Celebrity Stylist, Julie Weiss

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Last week, I had the pleasure of doing a phone interview with celebrity stylist, Julie Weiss.

Julie has styled everything from commercials and music videos to ad campaigns, editorials and awards shows. She has worked with A-list celebs like Britney Spears and Kanye West. She was also on the MTV show, Styl’d, as one of the stylists at Margaret Maldonado Agency (MMA).

Click here to see my interview with Julie Weiss.

October 16, 2010

My Interview with Jon Valdez of Orange Juice & Biscuits

When I was in New York for Fashion Week in September, I had the pleasure of meeting Jon Valdez of Orange Juice & Biscuits. He is very passionate about fashion and entertainment, which is obvious from his informative yet witty blog posts. If you aren’t familiar with OJ&B, get familiar…because you will be seeing lots more of Jon in the future.

1. How did you start your blog, Orange Juice & Biscuits?

OJ&B was originally a successful morning show that I did at KTSW-FM 89.9 in San Marcos, TX for 3 years.  During that time I was press at SXSW Film for 2 years in a row and got to do red carpet interviews with Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, Jaime Pressly, Rosario Dawson and more.  When I graduated college and the show ended, people seemed to still want to hear what I had to say about topics. I was thrilled and surprised! People kept asking me why I was not blogging so finally in August 2009 I started Orangejuiceandbiscuits.com.The rest is super fun and fierce history haha.


2. What is your favorite thing to blog about?

My favorite things to blog about are funny celeb stories or an odd fashion trend.  I just love using humor to express my thoughts.  Like when Lohan’s shoes exploded or when Armani did male monokini’s, HOT MESS! I also love being able to voice my opinion about what the designers are putting out there each season.


3. What celebrity would you love to interview and why?

Dolly Parton, because she is Dolly Parton. I would want her to write a song for me on her nails because she actually writes music using her nails! Also, Kelly Cutrone because I have always admired her “keep it real attitude.”  These little big eyed, blonde girls ask her who has inspired her the most.  They expect her to say a fashion legend or a celeb but Kelly talks about some Guru or healer that has really changed her way of thinking. The girls are like “WTF?” I LOVE IT!


4. What has been your most exciting moment with regards to OJ&B?

My most exciting moment would have to be going to my first major Mercedes-Benz fashion week show in February 2010 to see Fall/Winter 2010.  I got to see DKNY and Donna Karan. I will never forget being at the Donna Karan F/W 10 show because it was my very first time to see Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington from American Vogue.  It was definitely a “Wow” moment because you realize how lucky you are to be reviewing a show that all of the major players are there to see.  It was inspiring to see them working right in front of me.  Also being official press at Merecedes-Benz fashion week in Sepetember 2010 for Spring/Summer 2011. People came up to me because they recognized who I was! I was flipping out with excitement!


5. Any new adventures for OJ&B in the future?

OJ&B is definitely growing! It is exciting to see the level of events that I am getting invited to becoming bigger and bigger.  What I would love to do more video interviews and to have a talk show on television soon.  My ultimate goal is to have a daytime talk show.  I have a passion for interviewing people and I am itching for the right person to pick up on that and get me in front of a camera for an amazing network on T.V. or the Internet.

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Last year, Jon was in the top 5 best bloggers to follow according to the Mashable Web Awards. This year, he’s nominated for Must-Follow Personality on Twitter. Click here to vote for him.

Don’t forget to visit www.orangejuiceandbiscuits.com

Follow OJ&B on Twitter, @JonValdez

 

 

Photos courtesy of www.orangejuiceandbiscuits.com
October 13, 2010

Joe Zee’s ELLEments of Style on Rue La La

For twenty-five years, ELLE magazine has been at the forefront of fashion. Now, in 2010, ELLE has grown to over 6 million readers, and is considered the “Modern Voice in Fashion”.

To celebrate the Oct 14th release of ELLE’s new book, “The ELLEments of Personal Style: 25 Modern Fashion Icons on How to Dress, Shop, and Live”, a look at twenty-five modern day fashion icons and what really makes their styles work, Rue La La is launching a limited edition ELLEments of Style Boutique on Thursday Oct 14 – Friday Oct 15 that will give members the opportunity to accessorize like the fashion icons featured in the book.

Curated by ELLE’s Creative Director, Joe Zee, the ELLEments of Style Boutique will feature must-have accessories reflecting the style of some of the iconic women in the book including:

  • Charlotte Rampling
  • Milla Jovovich
  • Minnnie Mortimer
  • Candace Bushnell

ELLE believes a way a woman wears her clothes and accessories and where she finds her inspiration has the ability to transform how she feels. They can brighten a mood, exude confidence, and give her the modern edge to take over the world. This not-to-be-missed opportunity will give Rue La La members exclusive access to ELLE’s notion that style is not where you buy the dress or how much the bag costs: Style is a Lifestyle.

Not yet a Rue La La member? Click here to join!

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Photos and content courtesy of David James of The Vicarious Lifestyle
October 12, 2010

Maison Martin Margiela Charity AIDS T-Shirt

On December 1, Maison Martin Margiela will launch a limited edition charity AIDS T-shirt in Japanese for world AIDS day.

The idea behind these t-shirts is that while most t-shirts have a visible slogan that is obvious from a distance, these t-shirts require some sort of dialogue to understand what they are all about. When worn, it is unclear what the text says because most of it is inside at the back of the V-neckline. The point is to get the dialogue going with regards to HIV and AIDS awareness.

A portion of the sales will be donated to AIDES, a French organization dedicated to fight the HIV virus and take care of patients living with HIV and AIDS.

The Japanese t-shirt is the first of many more special edition tees that will be launched once a year in a different language for World AIDS day.

Created in Paris and sold around the world, this limited edition charity AIDS t-shirt will be exclusively available in all Maison Martin Margiela stores.

Photos courtesy of Staff USA