Thursday, September 30, 2010

Rachel Zoe and Brad = Splitsville

Rachel Zoe and Brad Goreski are calling it quits, amicably.

Effective October 1, Rachel Zoe and Brad are going their separate ways.

“I love Rachel and she’s taught me everything I know,” Goreski, 33, tells PEOPLE exclusively. “But there’s a point where either I do it now or I’ll never know what it’s like to spread my wings and soar.” Breaking the news to Zoe about a month ago was nothing short of “major.” “We couldn’t stop hugging and we couldn’t stop crying,” she says. “He did this with such class and elegance. And I get it. I just told him, ‘I’m here for you always.’” Goreski is counting on that. “I hope she’ll continue to teach me more and more,” he says.

To keep reading, click here.

Photo: Huffingtonpost

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

New Item

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace - $762

* Stamped 14KT white gold

* Combination cast & die struck five round-cut diamond pendant & chain 18"' long, light round box link with a 14KT while gold lobster claw with a high polish finish

* The pendant and chain weigh 2 dwt

* The diamonds are graduated in different millimeters. Trademark is INKS

* Appraised value - $2,190

Click here to learn more and click here to purchase.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

New Item

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace - $3,150

* Emerald-cut & round-cut diamond pendant & chain 16"' long, small fancy serpentine with a 14KT yellow-gold round clasp and high polish finish

* The pendant and chain weighs 1 dwt

* There are three round-cut diamonds mounted at the top of the pendant and the emerald-cut diamond is mounted at the bottom of the pendant

* Containing: One prong set emerald shaped cut diamond, measuring 6.80 x 5.00 x 3.43mm (depth est). Approx. weight of 1.07 carats. Clarity is VVS-2 and colour is H

* Appraised value - $7,190

Click here to learn more and click here to purchase.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Monday Morning Healthy Start

Start your week off right with an energizing healthy breakfast. Whether you overindulged on food and/or drinks this weekend or are having a hard time going this morning, everyone can use a well-balanced breakfast to kick-start your Monday.

We recommend wholesome oatmeal garnished with almond milk, strawberries, raspberries, and juicy black figs. Real sugar and fiber will keep you full and energized all morning.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Jme Pantry Collection

William Sonoma is carrying the exclusive Jme Pantry Collection by famous chef and Food Revolution leader Jamie Oliver.

"This collection is a collaboration with some truly amazing artisans and producers, all of them as passionate about authentic ingredients, traditional recipes and quality produce as I am."

From mango chutney to mustard to jams, Oliver has produced a collection to stock your pantry right. Take a look at the Jme Pantry Collection by clicking here.

We are a huge supporter of Oliver and his Food Revolution. Support Jamie Oliver by checking out his collection at William Sonoma and by signing the Food Revolution petition. Click here to sign!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Bill Clinton is now Vegan?

Chelsea Clinton reportedly asked her father, former President Bill Clinton, to shed some pounds before her wedding. After this request President Clinton overhauled his diet and essentially went vegan.

In an interview with CNN, Clinton said he eats mostly a plant-based diet. The 24 pound weight loss is what he calls an added bonus, as he made the dietary changes for his heart.

"I did all this research, and I saw that 82 percent of the people since 1986 who have gone on a plant-base, no dairy, no meat of any kind, no chicken, no turkey — I eat very little fish, once in a while I'll have a little fish not often — If you can do it, 82 percent of people have begun to heal themselves. The arterial blockage breaks up."

Citing the China Study as part of his personal research, the former president is offering up his dietary change as part of the ongoing study on this matter and to see if a plant-based diet can help clean out his heart.

We think it is great the President is choosing health foods over his usual burgers, however we do think that a vegan diet is extreme. We also think that Clinton does not look well. What are your thoughts? Does the President look good to you? What do you think about a vegan diet? Extreme or cleansing?

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Heidi Yourself

To promote the return of The Hills in England, MTV UK has launched Heidi Yourself. This online makeover tool allows people to see what they would look like with any of the 10 cosmetic surgery procedures that Heidi Montag has had.

This ridiculous game results in a horrible photoshop job. We think this game concept is rather upsetting. Heidi clearly has serious body image issues and mocking them may not be the best thing for young women.

Click here to check out Heidi Yourself and let us know what you think of this game.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Horoscopes

Do you read your horoscope? Monthly and/or daily?

We check ours out only if we are reading a magazine that contains our horoscope. We often find them inaccurate or silly, but we know that there are strong believers out there.

Where do you fit in? Strong believer or oh please? Let us know under "comments".

To learn more about your horoscope click here.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Consignment Fashion Show

Today, on Martha Stewart, they will cover consignment fashions. Discover designer fashion for less on a special show dedicated to consignment shopping!

And remember... if you are in the mood to treat yourself to designer jewelry for less, check out our treasures on www.ex-cessories.com.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Nail Polish = an "it" accessory











New York Times writer Ruth La Ferla wrote that at Fashion Week, "picking out just the right [nail] shade is what separates the terminally clueless from the cognoscenti."

Nail polish has been overtaking lipstick in popularity, and it has certainly become one of the trendiest cosmetics. Just check out the number of limited-edition, sold-out Chanel lacquers selling for three times their retail value on eBay.

What is your take on the nail polish trend? We love it! We think it is a fun, easy, and affordable way to spice up your look and alter your style from week to week. Our favorites right now are the Chanel hues of kahki, pictured above.


Thursday, September 16, 2010

Autumn Breakfast

We came across a delicious autumn breakfast recipe for a pumpkin pie cheesecake breakfast bowl (courtesy of "peanut butter fingers").

Blend the following:
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
Sweetener, to taste
Pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, to taste

Blend ingredients with an immersion blender and top with nutmeg. Enjoy!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

No More Tall at Starbucks

Starbucks plans to remove the 12-ounce “tall” from its drive-through menus.

The Seattle-based coffee chain has also added images of some newer items. Starbucks maintains the changes are in response to consumer confusion over its many offerings, from hot chocolate to oatmeal, as well as highly customizable coffee beverages.

But the redesigned drive-through menu also makes room for federally mandated calorie information at chain restaurants, which is expected late next year. The provision was part of the health care reform bill passed last year. Restaurants with 20 or more locations will be required to post calorie counts on menus, menu boards and drive-throughs.

Are you upset with this news? Do you ever get a "tall"? Are you excited to see calorie information at chain restaurants? Let us know your thoughts under "comments" below.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Top 5 iPhone apps for job hunters

We came across a great list from savvysugar for the top 5 iPhone apps for job hunters. With the unemployment rate inching up towards 10%, we wanted to share these tips with you and/or anyone you know in need of interview/job tips.

1. Interview prep questions - click here to check it out.
2. Indeed.com
3. Linkedin
5. Google mobile app

Share your interview and job hunting tips under "comments".

Monday, September 13, 2010

NYFW Breaking News

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have cancelled the New York runway presentation of their highest end line The Row and now plan to show in Paris.

Some initially reported funding issues as the reason behind the cancellation, but WWD reports that delivery issues are the real reason.

“We have made the decision to postpone our spring-summer 2011 presentation of The Row due to sample delivery,” Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen said in a joint statement. “Production and delivery of our samples is delayed by a few days and this has cast us out of the New York schedule. We will therefore present it to the market within the Paris schedule. We are excited and are looking forward to presenting our collection.”

The Olsens have not yet finalized the date or venue for their Paris presentation, but they are expected to favor an intimate setting over a runway extravaganza.

Friday, September 10, 2010

FNO - Fahsion's Night Out

Today marks the official date of FNO 2010 in NYC. However, for all of us not lucky enough to go to NYC for FNO or fashion week, FNO events are happening all around the world to support the fashion industry and highlight new fall arrivals. For all things FNO, check out their informational website by clicking here. We also encourage you to check your local papers and visit your chambers of commerce to see what other FNO events are going on in your city.

Support the fashion industry and attend a FNO event in your city!

A great perk of attending an FNO event is a usual exclusive gift with purchase or exclusive access to merchandise.

Image source: fabsugar

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Breakfast Pizza - YUM!

Makeover your breakfast with a delicious piece of breakfast pizza. Don't think sauce and cheese, think peanut butter, jam, and banana.

What you will need...
2 cups whole grain spelt flour (or a mix of whole wheat and white flour)
1/2 cup Earth Balance buttery spread, warmed
1/4 cup Sucanat (or brown sugar might work)
1 large banana, sliced
1/4 cup Almond Milk
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup jam
1/3-1/2 cup peanut butter
Cacao Nibs (optional)
Coconut, to garnish (optional)

Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a pie pan. In a large bowl mix together the spelt flour, salt, sucanat, and cinnamon. Now pour in milk and warmed Earth Balance. Mix. Take batter and spread evenly with fingers into the pie pan. Now grab your jam and spread over the crust mixture. Add sliced banana and optional cacao nibs. Pop into the oven for 25 minutes at 400F. Remove and cool for 15 minutes. Pipe on peanut butter, slice and serve. You can also chill it and serve it cold or try popping it in the freezer for a cold treat (just let it defrost for about 5 minutes first)!

For a step-by-step guide to this recipe, click here. Upgrade your next breakfast!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Heidi Klum + New Balance

More fashion collaborations are happening everyday!

Supermodel, designer and Project Runway host Heidi Klum has teamed up with New Balance and Amazon to launch her collection for New Balance exclusively on Amazon.com. Klum worked with New Balance to design an activewear line of cottons and silks, which will include tunics, knits, woven tops, leggings, and outerwear pieces.

The Heidi Klum for New Balance line is designed with every body type in mind and will be sold exclusively on Amazon beginning Oct. 7 with prices ranging from $32 to $168.

We are looking forward to seeing what Klum has come up with. Are you excited for this partnership? What do you think of Supermodels crossing over into fashion design?

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Lanvin + H&M

Lanvin is now a trending topic on Twitter due to the surprise fashion announcement - Lanvin and H&M will collabortate!

Lanvin, one of the oldest Paris fashion houses, is known for their luxurious and well-made clothing. Part of the dream for Lanvin was to reach a wider audience, and this collaboration will do just that.

The collection of womenswear and menswear will be revealed on November 2, with the collection hitting the stores three weeks later (November 20th in North America and November 23 in the rest of the world).

What do you think of the new partnership? Will you be purchasing Lanvin at H&M?

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Bra Wallet

We came across a bra wallet online and had to share with our blog readers.

We think this gadget is totally wacky! What do you think?

We understand the thought behind it, but still think it is baffling. Would you add this $8 "bra wallet" to your accessory collection?

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

4 things you'll be buying for Fall


According to Lucky Magazine, 4 things you'll be buying for fall are:

1. 50's inspired
2. Fur
3. Leopard Print
4. Red

To learn more click here. Lucky's picks are based on fall fashion advertising campaigns.

What do you think of these 4 trends? Will you be picking up pieces within these categories?