Posted on 16th November, 2009 | | 1 Comment

Holiday Women’s Expo

Motivators and Creators Women’s Meet-up Group is hosting a Holiday Highlights Women’s Expo. Come and join us for all your holiday shopping and gift-giving needs. Learn about new businesses, sample products, listen to great music, get pampered, and attend seminars. Radisson Hotel, New Rochelle, seminars: 9am-2pm, $25 admission charge which includes food and drink 9am-5pm; event from 9am-5pm, free, 299-2859.

Copies of The BRA BOOK will be available for purchase to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation!

Posted on 23rd October, 2009 | | No Comment

More events to come soon…and for further details, follow me on twitter @thebrabook or become a fan on Facebook - www.Facebook.com/thebrabook

  • October 29, 2009, 1pm - 4pm
Everyone has them, but are you wearing the wrong one? Meet bra guru Jené Luciani - The WAG’s fashion expert and a go-to guide for beauty advice. Jené will be at Bloomingdale’s White Plains, NY signing copies of her new book “The Bra Book.” and giving advice for the best fit for your bras. Plus receive a gift* from Fashion Forms when you purchase a copy of “The Bra Book”.
*One per customer, while supplies last.
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  • November 10th, 5-7 PM, Lord and Taylor, 424 5th Avenue, New York, NY
  • November 11th:
Signing at Just Books, Greenwich, CT
  • November 12th:
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  • November 14th, 2-4 PM, Lord and Taylor, 750 White Plains Rd., Scarsdale, NY

Posted on 4th September, 2009 | | 1 Comment

Found this fab fringe bag - a must-have for fall - for just $30!!!!

http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/landing.asp?level1_id=300&level2_id=469&pdept_id=487&cat_type=C&setlang=1&department=mark_fashion_fringe_benefit

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Posted on 1st September, 2009 | | No Comment

So you know all those sites where you can sign up for “online sample sales” for all your fave designers? Well now there is one for beauty brands, too!  fairest-newround-home-1row2

The FairestTM is an exclusive, members-only online beauty destination where beauty lovers can participate in premiere-brand, private sale boutiques, each open for 24-48 hours. Debuting September 1st, www.TheFairest.com will provide daily and weekly email invites to upcoming sales, and will showcase a variety of iconic and emerging beauty brands along with recommendations. Membership is free, and subscribers can purchase today’s top beauty brands up to 75% off retail.

With brands like Stila, Tarte and Jurlique, I can’t resist!

Sign up today with this code:

www.thefairest.com/burbscid=burbs
10% CPA
Coupon:burbF10
$10 off when you spend $75 or more.

 

 

Posted on 28th August, 2009 | | 1 Comment

We know you love Facebook but wouldn’t you really love a site just like it that’s just for fashion and beauty?? Well it’s arrived!! Cool NEW fashion and beauty social networking site myBBF.com has lots of advice from industry experts like stylist Peggy Honore.
Here’s her tips on dressing for your body shape:

What’s your body type?  Pear?  Apple?  Did you know there are FIVE main body types,  and most women cannot identify which body type they are?!!  Here to help is expert stylist Peggy Honore.  Honore, a style expert for the fashion and beauty social networking site myBBF.com, helps thousands of women identify their body shape and dress better every day. 

The four basic body types are pear, inverted triangle, curvy, and straight.  The 5th–Plus-size women -  are round or pear.  Some of Peggy’s simple dos and don’ts are:  pear-shaped women shouldn’t wear a plain, high neck top with a pair of skinny jeans which usually have a tighter fit.  Instead wear a lower cut top that can show more neck and cleavage with ruffles, metallic detailing, or even an eye-catching necklace!

Honore says “by helping women to identify their body shape, they are going to dress and look better, which ultimately helps woman feel good and have more confidence.” 

·         Straight Figures like Kiera Knightley.  Tip: draw attention away from their rib cage and waist.  The biggest mistake is to tuck a well-fitted shirt into tight-fitting belted pants. 

·         Pear shaped figure like Jennifer Lopez.  Tip: avoid wearing boxy clothing or attention-grabbing bottoms that are not balanced with the right top.

·         Inverted triangle figure like Angelina Jolie. Tip: draw the eye to their cleavage and legs.  Wearing a dark v-neck shirt with light colored
bottoms will give an inverted triangle figure better balance. 

·         Curvy figures like Halle Berry.  Tip: to rock the curves they are blessed with.  Curvy girls who wear loose fitting clothes will look heavier than they are.  Instead they should always wear clothing that is nipped, or fitted, at the waist.

·         Apple figures like Queen Latifah Tip: draw attention to neckline and trim calves.  The key is to wear clothing that is fitted by not tight on the waistline.  Instead, apples should opt for tunics, empire waists, and baby doll styles.

 BTW - can’t leave this post without a shameless plug for The Bra Book! In The Bra Book, I do discuss the best BRAS for all the different body types. Remember, a good bra is the foundation to looking good in every outfit!

Posted on 28th August, 2009 | | 2 Comments

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Posted on 21st August, 2009 | | No Comment

A recent shopping trip proved to be more than I bargained for when I realized - yikes - I was attempting to shop smack in the middle of back to school season!! Opting for online over crowded stores, I realized that’s where the true bargains lay anyway (and you don’t have to wait in line). Here are some great sites offering discounts right now:

Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic/Piperlime - 15% off with the code FALL

Shoes.com - 15% off with the code BTS15

Bluefly.com - Buy one sale item, get an additional 15% off, buy 2, get an extra 20%, buy 3, get an extra 25%

Express.com - Buy one pair of jeans, get one for 50% off

And this week only at Old Navy and Old Navy.com, jeans are just $19 (and they have that hot “boyfriend” style everyone is wearing right now!)

Happy shopping! (from the comfort of your own home)

Posted on 19th August, 2009 | | No Comment

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You can come meet me, and get a copy of The Bra Book: The Fashion Formula to Finding the Perfect Bra, at the following events. Stay tuned for more details on each, plus many more events!

October 29th Bloomingdale’s Benefit Day/Shopping Event, White Plains, NY. Free gift with purchase from Fashion Forms.

November 12th 6-8 PM, Launch Party at Tory Burch Boutique, Greenwich, CT, portion of proceeds will benefit In the Pink

November 19th, “A Beauty Affair,” hosted by Dr. Andrew Kleinman, The Atrium, 800 Westchester Ave, Rye Brook, NY

Posted on 19th August, 2009 | | No Comment

This fall, there’s a lot more happening in NYC than just the (sigh) final season under the tents at Bryant Park.  On September 10th, there’s an event called Fashion’s Night Out, and many retailers and designers (over 700!) are participating to truly make it a fabulous, fashionable evening.

Here’s a sneak peek of what the iconic Tiffany & Co. will be doing to celebrate the night.

From 6-11 PM, Tiffany & co. (corner of 57th and 5th):

Tiffany & Co. is bringing out your inner Audrey as shoppers explore the iconic store at Fifth Ave. and 57th Street, where uptown meets downtown, honoring Fashion’s Night Out.

    

§         Bathed in blue, the flagship façade store will be glowing as artists use spotlights to decorate the historic 1940’s building in its recognizable hue.

§         Have your Breakfast at Tiffany as gourmet coffee purveyors offer guests complimentary drinks as you gaze into the iconic Tiffany windows showcasing an array of spectacular jewels.

§         Saunter down the blue carpet as the sidewalks of Fifth Avenue are turned into your own runway as you are greeted by models that will usher you inside.

§         Enjoy renowned florist Jeff Leatham’s magnificent creations that will adorn the building with fragrant delights.

§         Vogue’s Style Director, Elissa Santisi and Accessories Director, Filipa Fino, will be on-hand on the main floor to help customers create awe-inspiring looks with personal styling tips.

§         Top New York celebrity DJ David Chang will spin tunes while shoppers browse the various floors and get a taste of the good life.

§         Five floors of the Tiffany store are yours to explore with surprises and Tiffany treats on each, heralding Audrey’s saying “nothing bad can happen to you there.”

For a full list of retailers and what each is planning to do for the evening, visit http://fashionsnightout.com/directory.php

The event also includes a citywide clothing drive. You can donate to various drop-off spots and the clothing will be given to AIDS related charities starting on September 12th.

Posted on 6th July, 2009 | | 1 Comment

ok, so being 8 months prego in the heat of summer isn’t fun for anyone, but especially someone who works in fashion. I think finding footwear is the biggest battle for me right now because a) my shoes are tighter thanks to the normal “shifting” of things in pregnancy and b) I need comfort to be able to stand on my feet for more than 15 minutes, and flip flops simply don’t provide nearly enough support (sadly, my Havianas won’t see the sun this year).  But I wanted to find CUTE shoes and sandals without going the Birkenstock route.  Of course, flats have never been more in vogue (gladiators are fierce this year) but here are some other options I found: (and remember, metallics are the new neutrals so you can’t go wrong with silver, gold and bronze - they go with everything!)

Michael Kors gold Lunabase_media

http://www.footnotesonline.com/footnotes/product.asp?dept_id=1030&pf_id=KorsbyMichaelKors-Luna-Gold&ad_id=froogle&key_id=KorsbyMichaelKorsLunaGoldLowWedgeThong

 

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http://shoes-handbags.hsn.com/born-leather-thong-sandals-with-flower-detail_p-4632354_xp.aspx?sz=889&cat=&dept=&sf=SO0018&gs=&subcat=&attr=&o=-RI&ccm=SO0018

 

 

 

 

 

and for a comfy alternative to heels?  Look for what I call “slim” wedges - wedges that don’t have a huge platform and narrow slightly at the bottom.  Otherwise, they can look clunky and make YOU look clunky!

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Jené Luciani is a Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Editor, Expert, Host and Broadcast Personality who can be seen regularly doling out tips and advice on local news outlets all around the country. Jene’ is also the author of The Bra Book: The Fashion Formula To Finding the Perfect Bra (BenBella Books, 2009).