Monthly Archives: February 2016

One of the busiest times of the year for New York City (not that it isn't busy already!) is New York Fashion Week. With the Fall/Winter 2016 edition still in full swing - we've already seen a few things come up as trends to look for. Remember a few weeks ago we mentioned that rose quartz would be one of the big colors of this year? Well, it has already made its way onto the runways but with the most unexpected color as its pair - yellow. Not just pretty pale yellows but bright neons, chartreuse, and golden tones. It brings a fresh outlook on this pastel color that could easily be pair with something more conventional. We're also seeing many textures like furs, layering with patterns, chunky knits, and fringes.  J Crew especially, managed create a season full of cool layers with a lot of fabrics and accessories.  In street fashion, everyone is wearing fur - and it isn't just because its 40 degrees. Fur makes such a statement in any outfit, the texture could come in play on a hat, as a scarf, on a coat, as a throw piece. What we've really seen this season though, is that layering is everything. From five different tops to create the perfect color combination to using scarves in different places , layering will not only make your outfits more interesting but also you can mix and match easier to continuously reuse pieces! Have you seen anything this season that you really like - either on the streets or on the runway?

Valentine's Day can be very stressful, fraught with gifting and planning dates. There are so many things to be done to make your loved ones feel special on the big day. But lucky for you, we have some tips on how to elevate the tradition presents like flower, accessories, and chocolate to create a different and more memorable experience.

Chocolates

We all expect chocolate on Valentine's Day. But to make it more unexpected, look for different ways to personalize chocolate and make it your own. Example: start your day off with chocolate donuts or maybe spell out your Valentine's name with chocolate-covered strawberries. Or go the extra mile and order a small chocolate cake with both of your initials frosted on it. Rather than just giving your Valentine the expected box of chocolates, keep him/her guessing and surprise them with chocolate in a form that they didn't expect to receive it in!

Flowers

Flowers are a given and that is why everybody expects to receive them. One way to differentiate yourself from everybody else is to make the flowers a part of the special event/moment that evening. Example: plan a romantic dinner at your local gardens or decorate your living room at home with flowers galore- rather than just handing the typical bouquet to your Valentine.

Accessories

Accessories and jewelry are always nice to receive. However this year try a gift other than the generic necklace and earrings. How about sunglasses or watches? Take a look at the new sunglasses styles that we have on our website- ranging from the popular round vintage to the very trendy cat-eye. This holiday we are also offering a special 20% off on all of our products along with free shipping so don't miss out!

Dinner

Dining on Valentine's Day is a given but try to think of different ways you can make it special for your Valentine. Maybe instead of the usual reservation and eat/order there, you can try request special seating at a place that neither of you have been before or perhaps see if they can serve the food (you having already ordered beforehand) as soon as you arrive. There's always something exciting about having something unexpected delivered to you! Especially a thoughtful meal. At home, try to exceed your Valentine's expectation by cooking their favorite meal and decorating the living room. Try to make him/her remember why you two fell for each other by recreating your first date or first time you two met. However you decide to spend Valentine's Day, just remember to enjoy the moment with your loved ones and take the time to tell everybody (not just your Valentine) that you love them and appreciate everything they do for you. Happy Valentine's Day!

While not everyone follows Korean pop culture and trends, there is no doubt that they have style and fashion. Whether in their TV dramas or pop music, Korean stars are at the forefront of not only East Asian fashion but fashion in general! The so called "Korean Wave" has taken over! One of their popular trends in the past few months is the "Harry Potter glasses syndrome." These are round glasses with a thin wire frame - often times they have no prescription and are worn for fashion. This is a style that people either love or hate! Some have said that this is a style only celebrities can wear without looking silly but clearly it has become a trend in many TV shows. Keep an eye out on our website for similar clear glasses like these in the spring. We also have tons of sunglasses that are in the same style! The round style continues with sunglasses with lots of wire embellishments. These bring an element of retro with a bit of current fashion. These will definitely draw attention when you're wearing them for their uniqueness. We even have this wire type for avaitor shape, square shape, and multiple other round shapes. Keep an eye out for this style as we will be getting them in in the next couple of weeks! Real cat eye, modified cat eye, any type of cat eye glasses are so popular this year. They really are flattering for any face type because there are so many different styles of them. Some cat eyes are very apparent and some are more subtle - this make this style wearable for anyone! For the bold - we recommend our Lynx glasses that come in 4 different colors. For the moderate - why not try our Brooke glasses that have a beautiful metal detail on them. For the more conservative - try the Cayman, they're a little more round but still have that slight point at the end! Often times, what stars wear in TV shows, to the airport, walking around, or on stage really can make an impact in fashion - and sunglasses are no different! The next time you watch a K-Drama, see if you can spot some styles! We'll be getting so many new styles in the next 2 months, so as always keep an eye out on our website to get them first!