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The name MEI LI is
derived from the Mandarin word for “Beautiful”. The San Francisco-based MEI LI team of James, Akiko and Olivia sought to make a line of handbags and leather
goods for women designed to be beautiful and elegant on the outside, smart
and functional on the inside, and
effortlessly styled for day or night.
Often, handbags look
great on the outside, but on the inside, it’s like a black hole for belongings.
At best, it’s muddled odd sized pockets that serve no real use. Standing at the
intersection of fashion and function, MEI LI is the solution to this problem. Their genuine leather handbags - the crossbody, medium tote and large tote - are
perfect for keeping your daily essentials in order, no matter where you go.
Organization is built into every item in the MEI LI line providing seamless
function inside every beautiful bag.
There’s nothing worse
than feeling like you’ve lost your keys or your phone. Or fumbling to find your
lipstick. With key straps, card holders, zippered pockets, and secure closures,
all of our MEI LI bags put an end to frustrated fumbling. And they protect
belongings from theft or loss in transit.
MEI LI totes cater to
technology driven lifestyles with thoughtfully designed, custom sized inner
compartments to protect tablets, eReaders, laptops and important paperwork.
There’s even a designated water bottle compartment - no more worries about
tipping and spilling. Whether for a night
out or a night at the gym, the largest MEI LI tote offers enough space for a
change of clothes making it the ultimate daily companion for a modern woman’s
busy lifestyle.
Min Crossbody
Only from MEI
LI. The Min
Crossbody was inspired by the idea that a crossbody bag could hold and do more.
Featuring an inner key ring an inner zippered pockets, this bag is structured
to securely hold all of your essentials. The flap and lock easily opens up for quick access to the contents inside,
while concealed magnetic buttons on the back fuse with the Mei Li magnetic
wallet allowing your full-size wallet to become a part of your crossbody.
Lian Medium Tote
The Lian
tote reimagines the daily handbag for the modern woman. The intentional
compartments, key ring, and internal and external pockets make it the perfect
busy life companion, while the premium Nappa leather and luxe design make it a
style icon. Sized perfectly for work and business dinners, the Lian is our most
versatile design.
Compartment/Holders for: up to a 12 inch slim laptop, an iPad/tablet/Kindle, Computer accessories, umbrella, water bottle, cables and earphones & cellphone.
Lily Large Tote
The Lily tote reimagines the
work tote for the modern woman. With the same amazing features of Lian, the
Lily tote expands on that innovative design by just adding more room. Designed
with the woman who needs it all in mind, the Lily tote has space for not just
your everyday essentials, but for items like gym shoes and binders. For a woman
who has a lot to fit into her day, the Lily is spacious enough to carry
everything she needs to get through it.
Compartments/Holders for: 15 inch thin laptop,
Check out their Kickstarter campaign for more & a video of these stylish and functional bags here!
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Holy Mountains : A Journey Through Peru
Inspired by their sourcing trip in the Puno region last year, Nicholas K partnered with the trade commission of Peru in New York to return and capture the rich surroundings of the sacred valley, the highlands and Lake Titicaca. Tranquil stays Ateco hotels, el Albergue and Colca lodge, and a visit to Pacomarca, a sustainable alpaca farm, delivered a soulful and fervent journey.
Since moving to a new visceral format for fashion week, the brand creates their visuals with destinations aligned with their focus on sustainability.
“Creativity should be an elevating force. Peru is rich with artisanal traditions, beautiful cottons and the world’s leading luxury fiber, alpaca del Peru. This trip is a journal of the land, people and our pursuit of conscious design. It’s fulfilling to share this journey with partners that strive for development that pachamama would bless- prosperity of people, culture, and environment. Nods to the film holy mountain by Alejandro Jodorowsky intertwine a modern edge and rebellious turn from destructive commercialism.
“The rising stone facades and sprawling grass fields of the Peruvian highlands deliver a palette of clay,sage, totora, coca leaf, sienna, stone. The traditional qorillazos, morochucos and chalans of Peru fused with the surreal visuals of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s the holy mountain inspired layered silhouettes of mantas and ponchos, flared and skirted pants, short and long tops and oversized dresses meant to be layered with pants that could fasten to a slimmer silhouette; all complimented with the traditional elongated Andean Bowler style hats.
“Our quest to craft products that nurture our customers, our partners and the environment led us to undyed natural colored alpaca fiber. We were able to visit Pacomarca, whose mission is to increase genetic diversity and save the naturally colored animals, and secure access and continued development of this scarce resource. Due to commercial pressures for dye-able yarn the colored stocks dwindled as local herders focused on breeding white alpacas.”
Nicholas K will be working on an exclusive project to produce the now rare natural black alpaca fiber to highlight its superior qualities and ultimately to ensure balanced demand.
Last season I had the ultimate pleasure of attending Ziad Nakad's breathtaking collection at the Hôtel Westin Paris Vendôme and the best show I've ever been too. The spring summer 2018 line is no different; it's simply stunning, elegant and full of beauty that embodies Paris chic at its best. I urge you to take the time to watch the runway show below to marvel at these glimmering gowns!
More about the Collection
For his Spring Summer 2018 collection, Ziad Nakad decided to celebrate
the « Goddess of wheat" and
"Mother of the Earth". Goddess who gathers the fruits of the earth
and offers them to humanity; its cult is particularly flourishing in the
countries where this wheat is found in abundance, in Sicily, in the region of
Eleusis, in Crete, in Thrace and in the Peloponnese.
Like a bird flying over the harvests, perfectly free, crossing a
colorful sky, resplendent and singularly geometric: the pale blue of the
firmament mixes with the yellow and gold of the wheat, the green of the earth,
the coral of the ocean and the bronze
trees at sunset. Wheat ears dot the dresses, a tribute to the most iconic
representation of the goddess Demeter. Dress after dress, Ziad Nakad plays a
subtle game that celebrates life in a precise mastered know-how and silk
embroidery sublimated tulles.
Ziad Nakad created this collection for a strong woman, assumed,
voluntary but also and especially generous, inspired by one of the most
favorable deities to humans, as a symbol of accomplishment and peace.
ANON Atelier is a New York-based design studio re-envisioning the traditions of Ready-to-Wear. The debut collection offers timeless, multifunctional essentials that communicate ease and confident luxury through innovative patterns, quality construction and detailing. Each piece is a classic redefined for the modern woman, from the stretch leather leggings that fit like your favorite yoga pants to the sexy silk dress you can wear day or night. Together, the collection serves as the foundation of a wardrobe that is at once directional and wearable.
Alexa Chapman and Jessica Svoboda make up the design team behind the new luxury label, and their process is simple: Find a gap in the industry and create unique solutions by reworking conventional patterns and testing industry standards on real women. Supporting high-end manufacturing within the United States, ANON has partnered with local fabric mills, artisans and factories to create garments they are proud of. Sourcing none other than the finest fabrics and finishes, each piece is produced by skilled craftsmen whose attention to detail passes from their hands to yours.
Designers: Alexa Chapman and Jessica Svoboda (photo by BFA)
Wondering how you can pull off this color pop? Try the following ideas:
Whether it’s your coat or your bottoms that are in a vibrant print or a neon hue, keep the rest of your separates in neutral shades or toned down versions of the main colour to create balance in your ensemble. Perhaps one of the easier garments to incorporate that brightness is a blouse, tee, or any other top of your choice. As the editors of Lyst have noted in their collection of tops there are a myriad of silhouettes to choose from that will spice up your capsule wardrobe.
Go For Colorful Accessories
Wear A Bold Lip Or Bright Nails
It’s not just the accessories that qualify as the finishing touches of a look. Makeup, hair and nails can carry just as much weight as a piece of jewelry, so if you want a color accent but don’t feel like wearing a yellow hat or pink pumps, Glam Radar suggests you add some pizzazz to your appearance with a bold red lip or neon nails. Even burgundy lipstick will look absolutely stunning in an all-black outfit, as non-highlighter shades will instantly look brighter against neutral tones.
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Athleisure is everything right now and Nike is upping the intensity by partnering with Balmain's Oliver Rousteing. Working out no longer means through on whatever and head to the gym. People want to feel good and look good because of what they're doing and what they're wearing. Of course the collection features cool, sleek, high end materials in black and gold (classic Balmain colors).
See more sporty glam pictures of the upcoming collection on Oliver's Instagram
In my personal quest of trying to be a better human being by being healthier and more active I was lucky to run into the SIX:02 girls during fashion week at a beauty lounge. The concept behind the brand is obviously fitness but more so encouragement of making the most of your time and giving you the tools to do so. What I love about this is that you don't have to choose sides, meaning you don't have to be strictly team Nike, Adidas, Puma, ...etc. It doesn't matter because they're all here for a one stop shopping experience! Make sure you check out their website for all your ever so trendy and useful athleisure needs or if you're also here in NYC there will be a brand new store opening this spring.
Skin and hair care are my biggest concerns in the beauty world. I believe you have to take care of the base before you start worrying what you're going to do to enhance/style yourself. Not to toot my own horn, but I've been up on my game for skin care since my late teens but with all the amazing new Korean beauty products I'm trying to get to the next level! So, both of these products in the pics above are by Neogen; I found them via SoKoGlam. What are they? Both are kits that include and essence that improves hydration, smoothness and complexion by pouring the essence into the jar and using the double sides pads inside to treat your face and neck after you wash and tone. The left is best for brightening (hyper pigmentation) and right anti-aging. Just incase reading isn't enough, check out the video that shows the demo of the product here.
Seriously, where was this when I lived in Chicago?! I received this fantastic little gadget in a gift bag during this past fashion week in February when it literally felt like Chicago in NYC. You might be asking, what's so great about this? Well, I can't be the only person that has never found gloves that are truly warm enough that can also allow me to use my phone. This little guy helps bridge that gap and it lasts 6hrs (some 12hrs) before you have to refuel. Simply slide the ZIPPO Hand Warmer into your pocket for a steady stream of heat to keep you warm during your commute or outdoor activities. So handy, so useful, so warm and its cute!
In collaboration with BMF Media
I heart cooking! There's something about creating a meal for yourself or to be shared that feels so special. However, shopping at the grocery store can give you the entirely opposite feeling. If anyone shops at Trader Joes in NYC, you know exactly what I mean (shopping in line is the worst). A friend sent me a free box of food in January from Blue Apron to try it out and I've been hooked ever since. I get 3 meals a week for 2 people (usually I pack the other portion for lunch) and you are free to skip whenever you like, cost is about $60. What I enjoy the most is it helps me switch up my food routine and try ingredients I would have never thought I could make so easily. Each dish comes with a recipe card, all of the ingredients needed to prepare and how many calories a dish has. As you continue you end up with quite a collection of recipes you can pull from own your own impressing everyone.
Since I'm eating more healthy and fancy, it's only fair that my little Chicken gets to do the same. I discovered Frenchie's Kitchen in December at one of PetCo's Unleashed stores in Tribeca. After hearing the rave reviews from others in the store, we decided to get a couple for him to have a delectable fest for Christmas and New Years like us. This food is all natural and even human grade; yes, us humans can eat it too! I've never seen him eat so fast and immediately licking his lips after. I switch it up between his dry food from Orijen and the variety of dishes from Frenchie's Kitchen.
I'm not too serious about making NYE resolutions, I simply decided this would be the year I do more...more of what I want, to grow, learn and be happy. Now that I officially have my IDNYC I'm taking advantage of the free year memberships to many of the museums around the city. First stop The Met! I went late on a Friday evening to get my membership card hoping it would be less crowded (which it was) and was given a ticket to explore with my new membership card. I wandered into the Egyptian exhibit and this was my first time seeing one so grand. It was truly amazing being able to walk through seeing the hieroglyphics and how statuesque everything was. I'm sure I'll be back soon to see the Met Costume Gala exhibit which opens in May.
GEORGINE Fall 2016 collection was
overflowing with lux fabrics, bold hues and exquisite furs! One of the main
reasons I always look forward to her show each season are the ever so chic
coats; I'm truly obsessed. There was a mix of fun flirty looks as well as wild
side and mystery capturing all sides of femme characters which happened to be
the theme. I'm going with sultry and mysterious, which one are you?
More about the collection:
Dreams do come true…just not always how you imagined them to. For
Fall/Winter 2016, GEORGINE
is inspired by the works of The Brother Grimm and the long time struggle
between the good and the evil found in Fairy Tales. She wanted to re-imagine
the traditional princesses, heroes and villains of the stories we have all
grown up with but modernize them for the 21st Century. “What would
Cinderella wear to a ball in this day and age?” wondered GEORGINE
designer Georgine Ratelband, “Would Snow White wear an embroidered leather
motorcycle jacket when she escaped to the woods? These were my thoughts as I
sought to create my own modern day fairy tale.” Other classic characters like
Little Red Riding Hood and Hansel and Gretel and villains such as The Evil
Queen all get modern day makeovers in this collection.
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