ACCESSORIES

Already heard? Knitwear is the next big thing! Chunky knitted capes, cardigans and sweaters are the stars this spring. So say goodbye to in-between-season jackets and hello to the new knits! Hot tip: Go for casual styling with slim jeans, a plain top and flat boots to get this Cameron Diaz’ on-trend look!

Pure White Long Tank-Top By Malene Birger Stylish long top in white cotton, soft and comfortable quality. A classic combination basic, can be worn as tank top underneath or solo, with moderate broad straps, feminine crew neck in slim and figure hugging cut, waist fitted, mini dress length. Pair with tube jeans, leather leggings, pencil skirts. Was $75.00, Now $45.00

Tempted Skinny Leg Jeans by Citizens of Humanity Stylish jeans leggings in dark blue stretch denim. Classic 5-pocket cut. Tight tube cut, as comfy as tights. Style with a glamorous tunic, rocky biker jacket or elegant cashmere sweater Price $215.00

Burnt Brown Shannon Vent Boots by Belstaff Luxurious boots in cognac-colored antique leather, hip biker meets ridingboot look. Round toe, wide knee-high shaft, slim straps, typical Belstaff, flat heel.Comfortable, robust, stylish, ideal with tube jeans, jeans mini, shift dresses, tunic dresses. Price $725.00

Antique Oro Bow Wow Wow Anabella Necklace Gold necklace with coral heart pendants from the desired limited edition by Juicy Couture. Pendant with rhinestones and bow, small logo tags and robust closure. Girlish costume jewelry, works with blouses, V-neck sweaters and shirts, adjustable length. Price $125.00

As the temperatures reach below the freezing point, it’s time to take a well deserved vacation to somewhere warm, colorful and fabulous. Traveling is by far a fashionista’s favorite hobby. Whether you’re traveling across the country or the world, we have some insider tips on how to do it in style.

Chic Luggage Is A Must
A great luggage set that showcases your personality without compromising style is a must. Look for high quality suitcases that are durable. DVF has an amazing luggage collection which you can find at Macy’s. The collection includes extremely stylish suitcases embellished with fashionable accents including faux alligator lining and studs.

 The Perfect Outfit To Travel In
Sitting on a plane for hours can be an uncomfortable situation, so do yourself a favor and dress comfortably. That doesn’t mean you should resort to wearing a Juicy Couture velour suit and UGG boots, which can look messy and will not get you an upgrade to first class. Instead throw on a pair of comfortable black leggings or dark wash jeggings, a long tunic or designer white tee that is long enough to be a mini dress paired with a long cashmere cardigan. To accessorize, add large cuffs that you can easily slip on and off, oversized sunglasses and a pair of flat riding boots.

What To Pack In Your Carry On
You should carry an oversized tote, which is roomy enough to store all of your necessities along with reading material, snacks, passport, etc. along with a rolling carry on suitcase. You should pack an extra outfit in case your luggage gets lost in transit. The easiest outfit to pack is a LBD and a pair of black pumps. Since you can only carry toiletries that meet the 3 floe oz requirement be sure to find your must have beauty items in the right size on 3floz.com. 3floz.com is a travel beauty product site which carries all of your favorite beauty products in a travel ready size, saving you the headache.

How To Look Fresh On Arrival
Looking fabulous after a long flight can be tough. The easiest way to look revived is to spritz cold water on your face then moisturize with a rich moisturizer, preferably tinted. Apply a touch of blush and swipe on a little bit of lipstick and dab a little gloss on the center of your lips. Top off the look with your oversized sunglasses and you’ll be good to go!

Happy travels!

By Millissa Mathai

Jackie O is undoubtedly one of fashion’s most revered style icons. She was known for her poise, grace and class, which she also translated seamlessly into her clothing. We all can take some notes from Jackie when it comes to style, here are some tips on how to incorporate Jackie O style into your own wardrobe.

 Keep It Simple With Monochromatic Dressing
Jackie O was very refined and known for her simplicity. Dressing head to toe in one color is one of the easiest ways to convey simplicity and elegance. When dressing monochromatic make sure that all the shades are of the same shade and or one family. Also make sure to add great accessories like a long gold chain necklace or a belt to break it up a bit.

Diamonds Are Nice But So Are Pearls
Jackie loved to wear a strand of pearls with many different types of outfits from casual to dressy. You can find a great strand of freshwater pearls for 100 dollars but if you want the Rolls Royce of pearls opt for Mikimoto.

Classic Handbags
Jackie was not into trendy handbags but stuck to her few favorite classic designer handbags which are still in style and coveted even to this day. The three classic must have handbags are the Louis Vuitton Speedy 30, Gucci Jackie O hobo bag, and the Chanel logo chain-link quilted bag. Most of the other bags on the market are usually a variation of these three handbags.

Natural Hair and Makeup
You would never find Jackie O in too much makeup. She preferred a very natural and sophisticated look when it came to hair and makeup. You can achieve this neutral look by finding your exact shade in foundation, sticking with neutral eye shadows and blushes and finishing off with a rosy pink lipstick. As far as hair is concerned Jackie opted for a bob with natural highlights. You don’t have to cut your hair short to get the same feel, just make sure your hair color looks natural against you skin tone and also make sure that your highlights are very fine rather than big chunky steaks.

 White Jeans
Jackie loved white jeans and knew that they made for a great foundation for cashmere      sweater sets to Pucci printed tops. Look for slim fitting white jeans with a straight leg and pair  them with nude slingbacks or peep-toes.
Oversized Sunglasses
Jackie O style wouldn’t be complete without a fabulous pair of oversized black plastic sunglasses. Opt for a shape that suits your facial structure. If you have a round face go for square frames and if you have more of a long face try the round styles. Chanel’s latest sunglass collection features fabulous oversized sunglasses with signature pearls on either side. Very Jackie O!

By Millissa Mathai

What if you couldn’t see well enough to drive, work, or even recognize your family? We use our sense of sight every waking minute to accomplish all tasks, either simple or complex. For those of us in the developed world who need corrective lenses, they are readily available. Imagine if they were not. 

Did you know there are more than one billion people globally who cannot see clearly because they do not have access to corrective eyeglasses? This lack of eye care causes a loss in quality of life, employment prospects, productivity and general health. Lack of trained optometric personnel and the cost of eyeglasses to those living in poverty aggravates this problem. (Mali has one optician for every 8 million people).

Indivijual Custom Eyewear, with their Buy One, Give One campaign, is doing its bit for the Global Vision 2020 project. Starting now, for every custom frame a customer purchases, Indivijual will donate a new pair of adjustable prescription eyeglasses to a person in need of corrective glasses in the developing world. These self-adjustable eyeglasses allow users to correct their own vision. It’s a gift Indivijual is proud to offer, a gift that ONE BILLION people deserve.

World Sight Day is on October 14, 2010