Jogging Accessories That Will Put You Ahead of the Pack

When it comes to feeling the burn, jogging has become the golden standard.  Its versatility makes it the popular cardio choice among both novices and marathoners alike.  Whether it’s the great outdoors or the health club treadmill, don’t forget these accessories the next time you lace up your shoes and head out the door.

Zico Coconut Water: 

Staying hydrated is a basic rule of thumb when engaging in exercise.  Rather than water, refill your bottle with Zico’s 100% coconut water.  It contains 5 essential electrolytes, allowing your body to re-hydrate faster by replacing lost minerals.  It is available at a variety of organic-based grocery stores including Whole Foods and the Fresh Market. 

MiCoach Stride Sensor: 

Take control, set goals, and become your own life coach with the help of Adidas miCoach.  Simply clip the sensor to your laces and monitor pace, distance and stride rate.  Use it in conjunction with Adidas’s other electronic products for the ultimate running experience.  The miCoach is $50 and may be purchased at www.adidas.com. 

New iPod Nano: 

Apple has just introduced “a new way to nano” with colorful, mini iPod Nano’s.  Half the size of the original Nano and even easier to play, this new music player has been completely redesigned with Multi-Touch — the same technology that makes iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch so high-tech! Just clip this cute colorful iPod anywhere and you can run to your favorite tunes with ease. To purchase visit any www.applestore.com.

Nike Swift Y-back Women’s Sports Bra: 

Its gym class meets chemistry lab with Nike’s new design being the fashionable result.  The Dri-FIT fabric offers ventilation by wicking excess sweat away from the body and bringing it to the fabric’s surface, where it then evaporates.  This leaves the runner feeling dry and comfortable with the support needed to cross the finish line.  Available at www.Nike.com. 

 

Deuce Brand Pink Ribbon Watch: 

The ultimate must-have for every work-out, this water-proof watch will withstand the most strenuous of activities, rain or shine.  Not to mention, the pink band will add a dash of pizzazz to even the dreariest of mornings.  Deuce Brand Pink Ribbon Watches cost $20.00 each and 10% of each watch goes directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  The watches can be purchased online at www.deucebrand.com and at various retailers around the country. 

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October, many brands will inspire shoppers to show their support for breast cancer awareness with this year’s must-have accessory item.

The 2010 Payless Breast Cancer Awareness charm bracelet benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s leading breast cancer advocacy organization. The nation’s largest specialty footwear retailer is proud to once again offer its Embrace the Cause bracelet in all its stores beginning Oct. 1 and online at Payless.com® starting this week for just $2 – an accessible price that enables more people to get involved and has raised more than $3.6 million since 2004 for the cause.

Payless will donate 100 percent of the net profits (at least $1/bracelet) of bracelet sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, helping to support breast cancer research and community outreach programs. Over the past seven years, the Payless Embrace the Cause program has raised more than $3.6 million in the fight against breast cancer and Payless is proud to be a member of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s “Million Dollar Council.”

The limited-edition charm bracelet features three elastic pink bands embellished with several “floating” silver-toned balls, linked together by a dangling breast cancer awareness ribbon charm. To buy the bracelet, consumers can visit all Payless stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico beginning Oct. 1 or shop www.Payless.com beginning this week.

Beginning last week, Payless also began offering the "Sierra" all-pink sweater slipper in select stores in the U.S. and Canada. The Sierra is a scuff-style slipper, co-branded Airwalk and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and features a plush and cozy pink faux fur lining with a cable knit upper also trimmed in faux fur. The slipper is offered in women's and girls' sizing and retails for $19.99 and $17.99, respectively. Payless will donate $2 per pair sold to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

According to the American Cancer Society’s 2010 facts and figures, an estimated 207,090 cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur in the United States this year alone. One woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes in the United States. For more information on breast health or breast cancer, contact Susan G. Komen for the Cure at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or visit www.komen.org.

Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence One Pair of Shoes at a Time

Marking its 19^th year supporting Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention, Marshalls, in partnership with its shoppers, will Take a Stand against Domestic Violence. From October 1 through October 15, for every pair of shoes purchased, $1—up to $150,000, will be donated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Over the last 19 years, Marshalls and their customers have been supporting the prevention of domestic violence, raising millions of dollars and generating awareness through in-store campaigns and support of national and local organizations across the country. With one in four women being affected by domestic violence, everyone likely knows someone who needs or has needed help.

Here are a sampling of the hottest shoes available at Marshalls this fall that can help a worthy cause:

• Feminine flats with detailing such as ruffle pleating and zipper-trim rosettes
• Platform booties in suede and animal prints
• Leather motorcycle boots with buckle details
• Over-the-knee boots in neutral tones such as mushroom, taupe or grey
• Clogs with wood bottoms and simple details like studding or fur trim
• A pump with oxford detailing – popular update to the classic style

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To find a store in your area visit: http://www1.marshallsonline.com/tjx/locator.asp

A ”Pool Party” with the Peanuts Gang and Aquabats

 

White Carpet Beauty: Selena Gomez’s VMA Hair & Makeup

Here are some times from Naieem Abdool of emmett cooper HAIRCARE and emmetts

THE STUDIO on how to achieve Selena Gomez’s VMA hair!

• Spray hair with Thickening Mist to achieve the perfect texture
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• Blow-dry with a large paddle brush
  
• Using a large curling iron or hot rollers curl hair in order to achieve the waved pony look
  
• Run Polish Gloss throughout hair to achieve maximum shine, Selena used this for her white carpet look! emmett cooper HAIRCARE Polish Gloss
• Using a wide tooth comb, create a center part and pull hair to one side using a pony-tail holder
  
• Wrap one piece of hair around the pony to hide the band, you can either secure with a bobby pin or tuck into the elastic band.

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Makeup Artist Karan Mitchell for Nyx Cosmetics created her makeup, the directions are below!
For Eyes
Karan started with Nyx Concealor Jar in Fair as a base on the lid and then added a shade of ‘Highlight’ and blended from the crease up to the brow. She then applied the highly pigmented sapphire blue shade from Nyx Cosmetics Eye Shadow Trio in Aquamarine on the lids as well as slightly above the crease. Karan then blended the deep blue in the I Dream of Antigua Nyx Cosmetics 5 Color Eye Shadow Palette on the outside corners of her lids. Over that Karan lined the entire eye with Magic Kohl eye liner pencil by Givenchy. Two coats of Nyx Professional Mascara in Black finished the look.
For the Lips
The lip look was finished with Nyx Cosmetics Lipstick shade #174 nude, and Nyx Mega Shine Lipgloss in #104 Sweet Heart for that soft fresh nude lip look!
For Face
Karan created a fresh faced healthy glow for Selena by using Nyx Cosmetics Tango with Bronzer Stix #2 in Merengue Flush. This was applied to the apples of her cheeks.

Road Trip: Norte A Sur

Young American Latinos today are known for being explorers, creators, challengers, tearers-down and builders-up. Like every generation of American youth, they are questioning the “what is” and looking for the “what should be”. For them being a pioneer is a mixture of their culture, style and music. They are influenced by the world’s cultural landscape and authentic distinctions of their own. The question is: Where we can find these modern day Latino pioneers?

This fall, Levi’s invites you to ‘Go Forth’ through the lens of the Norte A Sur, Una Rut a... 5 Experiencias show where viewers will get a chance to join five modern day pioneers traveling along the Pan-American Highway to discover more about themselves and their roots. The journey will be broadcasted on Discovery en Español from September 25 through November 27, 2010. Throughout the journey these modern day pioneers will make local stops to engage with the Real Work of communities and explore different cultures through the fields of art, music, design and fashion.

 

Viewers of Discovery en Español will get the chance to be part of the journey through the online community at www.norteasur5enruta.com where, among other things, they can see the travelers’ status updates, make their own comments, send pictures and video, and virtually experience the travelers’ journey. Fans can also interact with the travelers through a dedicated Norte A Sur, Una Ruta... 5 Experiencias Facebook page and even share their own visual journey by posting their favorite pictures on the Norte A Sur, Una Ruta... 5 Experiencias Flickr site.

APP of the Week: The Nike+ GPS app for iPhone

 

The new Nike+ GPS App allows runners to use their iPhone to visually map every run while tracking pace, distance, time and calories-burned as well as stay motivated with instant feedback during and after each run from athletes like Paula Radcliffe and Lance Armstrong, and comedian Tracy Morgan!

The app also connects runners around the world or just down the street through www.nikeplus.com, the largest running community in the world with more than 3 million members.
 

The Nike+ GPS app for iPhone allows runners to:
Run Anywhere: From indoor to outdoor, track to treadmill, this new app combines the power of GPS technology with an accelerometer to map and track a run from anywhere. Even if the GPS signal is not available, the accelerometer will allow the user to continue to track pace, distance, time and calories-burned.
Map Your Runs: GPS technology allows runners to keep track all of their routes including a breakdown of pace and distance at different points during a run. Runners can even tap the screen during a run to see their current location.
Challenge Yourself: The “Challenge Me” feature allows runners to challenge themselves to run farther, faster, or longer than a previous run already logged. The app will also track run history to be able to personalize challenges.
Stay Connected: Runners can wirelessly connect with www.nikeplus.com after each run to instantly save the run and share it with friends via the site, Twitter, or Facebook. In addition, they can view their progress on goals, participate in running challenges and download coaching programs.
Stay Motivated: Runners receive motivating messages from top athletes and celebrities when specific customized goals are achieved, challenges are won, or when a personal best is achieved. Runners can also tap the iPhone screen to receive in-run feedback.

The Nike+ GPS App is available for $1.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch at www.itunes.com/appstore.  The Nike+ GPS App is compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch although the app will function only through accelometer technology on the iPod touch. 

Katy Perry & Elmo on Sesame Street

Au Natural Beauty with Fusion Models

 

 

Credits:
Photography:  Troy Phillips & Akimitsu Sadoi
Hair/Makeup:  Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Models:  Flynn & Krista at Fusion
Special thanks for Josh @ Fusion

Kick-Off NFL Season

‘Kick-off’ NFL season at Destination Maternity’s 57th street & Madison store!
‘The Belly Bowl’ will allow expecting moms and those who love them to enjoy an evening of football, fitness, health and pampering.

• Education - Elisabeth will hold a session on the basics of football.
• Health – Chef Ilene Rosen will demonstrate and share family meal idea.
• Fitness– Fitness expert Latham Thomas will demonstrate ways to get fit for labor!
• Pampering – Free chair and hand massages.
  

Wednesday, September 22nd 6-8pm
Destination Maternity- 28 E. 57th street at Madison Ave.
To RSVP call: (212)588-0220

Backstage Beauty: Z Spoke by Zac Posen

It’s LeAura here! And I’m rounding up runway looks for Spring 2011.

Backstage at Z Spoke by Zac Posen, a team of 18 hair stylists transformed the runway models into “modern-day Marie Antoinettes ready to hit the streets of NYC,” said got2b celeb stylist Larry Sims.

The show featured three distinct hairstyles (created with lead direction by Odile Gilbert) with one common theme: CURLS, CURLS and more CURLS!

 

 

Not only were the looks modern, chic and downright cool, but they are so easy to create at home. All you need is a ¼ inch curling iron, got2b hairspray and these DYI tips from Larry Sims.

Whether you want to rock the Deconstructed Bun, Playful Pony, or French Twist, start with these curling instructions, then follow the specific steps for the hairstyle you want to achieve.

Curling Instructions
Using a ¼ inch curling iron, stylists curled the model’s entire head, being sure to curl the sections in opposite directions.  Sims says that this curling technique “allows ringlets to look and feel more organic.” Stylists sprayed the curled strands with got2b 2sexy hairspray for hold and shine.

 

Deconstructed Bun
Sims explains that this look is meant to look a bit messy. After curling the hair, he recommends brushing the hair out “almost until it’s frizzy,” then pulling in into a bun on the very top of the head, leaving a few loose tendrils along the hairline. Be sure to set the style with got2b 2sexy hairspray.

 

 

 

Playful Pony
These bouncy up-dos complemented the flirty mini dresses in the Spring 2011 collection. After the whole head is curled, Sims says to brush the hair back into a pony, smoothing strands with got2b’s cashmere-infused smooth operator hairspray. Just like the deconstructed bun, a few loose tundrils should be left around the hairline. If you want to give your pony a little extra bounce, Sims recommends spraying the curled pony with got2b’s collagen-infused fat-tastic root-boosting spray.

                                                                             

French Twist (with a twist!)                  

We’ve never seen French Twists like this before! This hot rocker-chic look featured a French roll in the back, accented with a curly quaff on the forehead. Sims suggests you “curl the front of your hair into small sections and then pull the rest back, twist and secure with a few pins so it still looks undone.” The front curls should be held in place with got2b 2sexy hairspray, while the twist should be held with got2b smooth operator hairspray to achieve the soft, polished look.     

Whitney Eve: Spring 2011 Presentation

 

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‘The City’ star, Whitney Port (photo below), preparing for her Spring 2011 presentation of Whitney Eve.

For Port’s third collection she offered up chic & easy ensembles with pops of prints and color for the fresh-faced set. The beauty looks highlighted glowy skin with an ethereal and non-traditional pastel smoky eye created an edgy yet feminine look. Even the periwinkle nail color was personally selected by Whitney for the show and complimented the colorful collection and makeup look. Toes were painted with a light stone grey shade that was both fresh and neutral.  

Makeup: Sarah Lucero for Stila on Beauty.com

Get the Look:
·         Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer

·         Stila Perfecting Concealer

·         Stila Eye Shadow Trio in Venus

·         Stila Kitten All Over Shimmer Duo

·         Stila Long Wear Lip Color in In The Nude

·         Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Topaz

 

Nails: butter LONDON for Beauty.com 
                       
Get the look:
Hands: butter LONDON “Lady Muck” (available on Beauty.com in Spring 2011)
Toes: butter LONDON “All Hail McQueen”

Red Carpet Watch: Megan Fox at the Toronto Film Festival

 

Megan Fox looked white-hot at the premiere of her new movie “Passion Play” at the 2010 Toronto Film Festival. She wore an elegant white Armani Privé dress and a sultry waved style created by celebrity stylist Creighton Bowman.

Photo: Michael Tran for Getty Images. 

I asked Creighton how to get the look:
“We decided a soft, and effortlessly natural look was the way to go with her dress which was sexy and short, and I wanted to play up the beauty of her long, luxurious hair,” said Creighton.
“The styling became all about products that would keep the hair looking fresh all evening long. I started by applying Lisa Chiccine Thickening Volume Foam, an alcohol-free styling mousse loaded with botanical extracts and certified organic ingredients, then towel-dried the hair from root to ends. I used it for this look because it’s really lightweight and gives a nice boost of natural-looking lift and volume.
Next, I did a loose, natural-looking blow dry and sprayed a light mist of Lisa Chiccine Hold Weightless Satin Hairspray all over her hair. I used Hold because it’s fast drying, flexible and gives an anti-static hold. It’s great for long hair that needs to move. Finally, I sectioned the hair and made random waves with a medium curling iron. To finish, I used a drop of Lisa Chiccine Shine, a great anti-frizz serum by Lisa Chiccine that doesn’t weight hair down. It also has sun filters to help prevent sun damage.

Lisa Chiccine products used to achieve Megan Fox’s red carpet hairstyle:
Lisa Chiccine Thickening Volume Foam a powerful mousse loaded with botanical extracts and certified organic ingredients, for exceptional lift and volume. (7 oz. / $26.00)
Lisa Chiccine Hold Weightless Satin Hairspray, for natural-looking, flexible, anti-static hold with no residue or build-up. (10 oz / $26.00)
Lisa Chiccine Shine, for brilliant shine and a protective, frizz-free finish. (2 oz / $38.00)

For more information or to purchase Lisa Chiccine products: http://www.lisachiccine.com.

Lela Rose Spring 2011: Backstage Beauty Update

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Lela Rose’s ready-to-wear (RTW) collection is inspired by Lima, Peru, and its strong mix of old-meets-new cultures and architectures at various stages of development in the city.  Lima is a richly colored city with patina hues of yesteryear among very bold colors of today. The city has a strong heritage in textiles and patterns iconic to the city's landscape, culture and commerce.

The Lela Rose for Payless Spring '11 runway collection includes five key styles with old-meets-new inspirations and Peruvian textile inspirations.  The shoe designs -- named after streets of Lima -- include: Loreto with its striated wedge heel inspired by the city's hillside landscape; Magdalena accented with a rich brown raffia-wrapped textile wedge sole; Olaya, a T-strap with a wedge sole wrapped in an iconic Peruvian navy-clay colored woven textile; Canevaro a T-strap dress heel; and Olivos, an all-satin cocktail shoe.

 

 

Makeup: Sarah Lucero for Stila on Beauty.com

Inspiration: To enhance a collection of Peruvian and Brazilian fashion influences, hot coral lips shone amidst flawless skin and subtle eyes.

Get the Look: Stila One Step Makeup, Stila Eye Shadow in Puppy, Stila Long Wear Lip Color in Outrageous and Lover Stila Prime Pot in Taffy and Caramel (launching spring 2011)

 

Hair: Ted Gibson for Beauty.com

Inspiration: A trip to Lima, Peru. The teased, undone side braid is very beachy and inspired by the modern Peruvian prints represented in the clothing.

Get the Look: Ted Gibson Build It, Ted Gibson Hairsheet, Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hairspray

 

 

 

Skincare: ARCONA for Beauty.com

Inspiration: The skin was hydrated and prepped for the fresh makeup look with ARCONA moisturizers and mists to give the models a dewy, fresh look.

Get the look: ARCONA Peptide Hydrating Complex, ARCONA Desert Mist, ARCONA Pumpkin Lotion 10% Regenerate

Nails: Deborah Lippmann for Beauty.com

Inspiration: The sheer peach nails were minimal and clean and reflected the beachy, natural look that complimented the bright peach lip.

 

Get the look: Deborah Lippmann’s “P.Y.T.” (Pretty Young Thing) 

Haute Hair: Runway Update: Backstage at Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti @ New York Fashion Week Spring 2011

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I had the chance to meet with hairstylist Paul Hanlon for Catwalk by TIGI before the Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Spring 2011 show.  

The inspiration for the hair was a modern take on Rita Hayworth’s classic 1940’s wave. After being set with pin curls, hair was pulled back into a low ponytail while side swept bangs were left free for a flirty and youthful look with a touch of glamour.

 

Get the Look:

CATWALK by TIGI Curlesque Lightweight Mousse

CATWALK by TIGI Sleek Mystique Look-Lock Hairspray

Visit www.tigihaircare.com to find a TIGI salon near you.

Indashio Inspires Spring 2011 with Amber Rose, Layla Luciano & CariDee English

 

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Haute Hair: Backstage at Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti @ New York Fashion Week Spring 2011

I had the chance to meet with hairstylist Paul Hanlon for Catwalk by TIGI before the Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Spring 2011 show.  


The inspiration for the hair was a modern take on Rita Hayworth’s classic 1940’s wave. After being set with pin curls, hair was pulled back into a low ponytail while side swept bangs were left free for a flirty and youthful look with a touch of glamour.

Get the Look:
CATWALK by TIGI Curlesque Lightweight Mousse
CATWALK by TIGI Sleek Mystique Look-Lock Hairspray
Visit www.tigihaircare.com to find a TIGI salon near you.

Levi’s & Opening Ceremony Fall 2010 Collaboration

This fall, Levi’s® has collaborated with 5 brands to create a series of special edition Levi’s® Work Wear Trucker Jackets, all hand-crafted in the USA. Whether they integrate a signature work wear technology like Filson’s oiled tin cloth, or pay tribute to the distinct aesthetic of a group of American workers, each jacket explores the endless potential of Levi’s® iconic garment through the lens of the respective partnering brand.

Thus far this season, Levi's has unveiled truckers from this series, designed in partnership with Filson and Billy Reid.

The latest, arriving in-stores now, is the launch of a new work wear-inspired trucker jacket designed in collaboration with downtown New York’s leading fashion boutique Opening Ceremony. The Trucker features a patchwork of rigid denims as well as a traditional work wear fabric: the railroad stripe. The inclusion of sherpa into the jacket makes it perfect for cold weather and serves as a nod to the ranchers that popularized the Trucker jacket throughout the last century. This jacket is shrunken down and fits short and snugly. It comes in both a men’s and women’s version and is accompanied by a matching unisex 505 in the customized Opening Ceremony fit.

The Levi’s® Sherpa Lined Trucker Jacket and Railroad Striped 505 by Opening Ceremony will be available this week at Opening Ceremony stores and better boutiques worldwide as well as on Levi.com in the US. The jacket will retail for $300.00 and the 505 jeans will retail for $210.00.

Christian Siriano Spring '11 Collection

The Christian Siriano Spring '11 collection is inspired by African, Indian and Chinese influences mixed with measures of elegant opulence. The ready-to-wear apparel includes a breadth of silhouettes ranging from wide-legged trousers, safari shorts and jackets to structured cocktail dresses and light, flowing evening gowns. Siriano's line includes a signature Asian fabric print based on digital photographs showing different vantage points of Chinese and Buddhist temples combined with varying perspectives of Indian beading.  

 

The shoes utilize the fabric too and uniquely meld the cultural combination into four key styles hitting the runway today, each with style names inspired by international cities in each region: Shanghi with its heavy Chinese influence; Mumbai inspired by Buddhist temple architecture; Nairobi heavily influenced by the neckpieces worn by the women of the Padaung tribe of Southeast Asia; and Zanzi, a bootie that features strong African influences.