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Mark and Estel – NYFW September 2014

Nov 29 2014

Los Angeles based ‘Fashion and Music Duo’- Mark and Estel showcased their Spring/Summer 2015 collection- “The Malibu Anthem” yesterday to a large crowd of eager fashionistas. The California casual collection had their signature rocker edge. There seemed to be a strict black and white color palette with specks of color here-and-there. The collection was infused with soft and flowy 100% cotton (found in t-shirts, sweatpants and denim) fabrics. The fabric was then treated to resemble silk, leather, wool and metal. Silhouettes were simple and sophisticated, ranging from easy breezy maxi dresses, blouses, tank tops to more heavier items like coats, mini skirts and pants. The finale ended with designers- Mark Tango and Estel Day rocking out to their self-written song and ended with “We love fashion…You are fashion… We love you!” What a great way to end my first NYFW show!

Mark & Estel Finale

4th Annual "Catwalk on Citywalk" @ Sugar Land Town Square

Nov 26 2014

The Sugar Land Marriott Town Square hosted the 4th Annual “Catwalk on Citywalk” fashion show recently. The event featured booths and a fashion show that showcased looks from various boutiques in the square and a cupcake and champagne after-party (sponsored by The Sweet Boutique). The show benefitted Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Pretty in Pink Cancer Fund.

Fierce models strutted their stuff on the runway, including children and dogs too. The boutiques featured were: Em & Lee/Willa Boutique, Eye Trends/Luggage & Leather, Revolution Studio, Anything Bling, Mann Eye Institute/The Vintage Pearl, Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Twenty Two Fifty Interiors, Sweet & Sassy, Charming Charlie, JoAnn’s, A Dog’s Life, Wardrobe The Boutique and La Reve Bridal Couture/House of Blooms.

For more information and to follow up on more events, check out sugarlandtownsquare.com.

Labe Eyewear

Nov 25 2014

Labe Eyewear was founded in 2012 by artisans Fabrizio Lattanzi and Luca Bergavi in Naples, Italy. Together, they merged their knowledge of the optical industry and creative ‘know-how’ to create eyewear that was locally handcrafted and Earth-friendly. They branded the company “Labe” based on the union of the first two letters of their last names- “LA” in Lattanzi and “BE” in Bergavi. All the eyewear is handmade from FSC-managed wood and other reclaimed materials (about 10% is made by machine). The frames are lightweight (21 grams) and allergenic. They carry eight different models with four lens colors. The lenses are UV 400 protected. You can also get prescription lenses.

Next year, the duo plan on making lenses that are polarized and will also be available with the Transition Lenses. There will also be a more variety of wooden frames (my vote for oversize).

HUGE thanks to Jim and Fabrizio for gifting me a pair of sunglasses. They are exceptionally lightweight, yet durable. The lenses keep the sun out of my eyes and are light enough for me to wear during cloudy days. Plus, they go quite well with most of my wardrobe. They also have a one year guarantee against manufacturing defects.

Labe Eyewear runs around $199 with wholesale pricing available. The eyewear is available at Cotone in Austin, TX and online. You can also contact Jim (a Labe Eyewear dealer in Austin) at: jr@labewoodeneyewear.com.

** Photos of me are by Nicole Kestenbaum Photography **

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