Posted: June 14th, 2010 | Author: Jasmine | Filed under: June 2010 | Tags: accessories, dior, rayban, summer 2010, summer style, sunglasses, unitedshades.com | No Comments »
Store Appeal: A key essential now that it is officially summer is definitely a perfect pair of sunglasses. (Speaking of which, need a quick how to? Here’s a great guide to finding the right pair for your face type!) Getting back to track, United Shades is a great site for all of you picky people who want a ton of eyewear options all within the click of your mouse. 38 brands. 7000 styles. Online since 1997, they guarantee the authenticity of all their glasses so you don’t have to take a risk buying a fake pair from a shady site. I focused on sunglasses, but they also carry an amazing collection of glasses as well.
Our Vote: Ever wanted to order a pair of glasses online but been afraid if they’d look good or not? United Shades has the coolest feature ever on their site; virtual mirror! Upload a frontal picture of yourself and then virtually “try on” any pair of shades on the site! Also, you can narrow your search options to frame type, frame shape, and they have a vintage eyewear section too!
Our Favorites:
1. Ray Ban Arista Gold Aviators, $127.00.
2. Dior Homme Black Tie Sunglasses, $187.00.
3. Christian Dior Symbol 3 Sunglasses, $214.00
Find more from United Shades here.
Posted: June 10th, 2010 | Author: Jasmine | Filed under: June 2010 | Tags: accessories, alexis bittar, bracelet, earrings, Jewelry, necklace | 1 Comment »
Store Appeal: I’m a simple girl when it comes to accessorizing and choosing my outfits, but don’t get me wrong; I’m a sucker when it comes to things like eye catching costume jewelry. When I discovered Alexis Bittar’s jewelry collection I went all googly-eyed because his creations are the perfect mix of influences from things like vintage art deco to 80′s modern sculptural influences. It’s to be expected from someone like him, whose credentials boast clients from Burberry to Pat Field of Sex in the City fame. No doubt you can see the craftsmanship and superb design talent from his various collections. Prepare to be wow-ed!
Our Vote: A very interactive website with Polaroid images of his jewelry and an illustrated timeline of his personal biography. You can find links to his blog as well as current/past jewelry collections. Great images of the jewelry as well as detailed descriptions.
Our Favorites:
1. Gold Crystal Encrusted Liquid Link Necklace. $195.00.
2. Crystal Encrusted Crevice Hinge Bracelet. $450.00.
3. Klimt Citrine Oval Drop Earring. $145.00.
More Alexis Bittar jewelry can be found here.
Posted: June 6th, 2010 | Author: Jasmine | Filed under: June 2010 | Tags: AG Adriano Goldschmied, boyfriend, capris, denim, destroyed denim, jean leggings, jeans, leggings, pants, straight leg | 2 Comments »
Store Appeal: AG by Adriano Goldschmied was founded in Southern California in 2000, and since then has experienced continued success in the women’s (and men’s) denim market. With a widely European influenced style and a large celebrity following, AG has become a go-to brand for the latest in denim trends. They now boast a wide range of denim, corduroy, and chino bottoms, in styles that range from capris to shorts to tights.
Our Vote: The AG site is great for finding out information about the company; it even has a video on their jean production process! Very cool. It also includes lots of press and event photos, where you can find out which celebrity was spotted wearing what pair of AG jeans so you can get your own. Interested in Zoe Saldana’s uber flattering jean leggings? Find ‘em here! Also, what’s nice is that they separate all the bottoms by fabric type, and there’s a handy fit guide on the site as well.
Our Favorites:
1. The Ex-boyfriend Crop Denim Pant, $235.00.
2. The Tomboy 17 years Jean, $295.00.
3. The Kiss Jet Straight Leg Jean, $172.00.
See the wide array of AG products here on beso.
Posted: June 3rd, 2010 | Author: Eric | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: asos, british, designer, fashion, uk | No Comments »
Store Appeal: Established in June 2000, ASOS.com is the UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. With over 35,000 branded and own label products available and over 1500 new lines added each week, ASOS.com is an online authority in British fashion. Aimed primarily at fashion forward 16-34 year olds, ASOS.com attracts over 6.9 million unique visitors a month and has 2.9 million registered users.
Our Vote: Searching for products on this site is great! You can easily see all of the options including size, brand, colors, celebrity makes, etc. As you narrow down your choices the view gets more focused. It’s a very simple twist on the traditional “search” window.
Our Favorites:
1. ASOS Rich Indigo High Waist Flare Jeans – $51
2. ASOS Premium Cobweb suit - $59
3. ASOS Boudoir Lattice Cut Out Body – $30
4. ASOS Seam Detail Maxi Skirt – $42
5. ASOS BLACK Ruched Panel Bandeau Dress – $144
Shop Asos online…