Dolce & Gabbana and Madonna presents MDG

Last week, Fashionwithfifi had the opportunity to attend an exclusive party at ilori (Soho) celebrating the Dolce & Gabbana and Madonna's MDG haute sunglasses. The night was decked out in gold: servers passed out golden chocolate bars, strawberries dipped in chocolate and gold, champagne and finger foods. Attendees co-mingled with one another while trying on sunglasses from the MDG collection.

Dolce & Gabbana and Madonna present MDG is the first sun glass collection personally designed by the singer in collaboration with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The first six styles launched in May of this year.

The collection bears the MDG logo and marks Madonna’s first foray into the world of eye wear and will be manufactured by Luxottica.

“Designing an eye wear line with Madonna was a new experience for us. The over sized and wraparound designs are sexy and very feminine, like our clothes. Madonna’s creative contribution and unique point of view were key, even in designing the MDG logo” remarked Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

Fashionwithfifi had a blast! A DJ was on hand spinning all of Madonna's hits. MDG features a variety of frame styles and colors. We could say for certain that the MDG collection is nothing short of haute. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take pictures, but we did hear that images from the event should go up soon on ilori's website. To find out more or purchase from the collection, visit http://www.iloristyle.com/.

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Suzanna

Gap Introduces GapKids 1969 Premium Jeans Collection

Yesterday, Gap introduced its latest collection of 1969 Premium Jeans – this time, made especially for GapKids. Re-engineered with a focus on style and quality, the new collection offers the most comfortable, long-lasting and versatile denim on the market for young fashionistas and fashionistos. Starting at $19.50, the new collection is making its debut in stores nationwide and online at gap.com.


Building upon GapKids' already premium denim offering, GapKids 1969 Premium Jeans take the fashion quotient up a notch with new fits like the Super Skinny for girls and Skinny for boys, elevated washes and fabrics, and the addition of signature details like the chambray waistband and blue rivet borrowed from adult 1969 jeans. Featuring a wide range of fits, washes and details that let kids express their personal style, every kid – from trendsetters-in-training to playground athletes – can find their favorite pair of jeans.

"As we welcome GapKids to our 1969 jeans family, we're thrilled to now offer 1969 Premium Jeans to all generations," said Mark Breitbard, Executive Vice President, GapKids and babyGap. "In building the collection we put a lot of emphasis on what's important to kids and their parents – quality, versatility, and a range of fits and washes. Simply put, we've got the best fitting premium jeans for kids at an accessible price point."

The 1969 Fit:
Featuring four core fits for girls and five for boys, the new premium jeans include classic rinses in hues from the darkest ink to light finishes and bold colors. Girls' fits include: Super Skinny, Skinny, Boot and Straight ranging in slim, regular and plus sizes. Boys' fits include Skinny, Straight, Boot, Original and Loose in slim, regular and husky sizes. With new fit blocks and adjustable waistbands, the GapKids1969 Premium Jeans not only complement growing bodies by making each pair go further, but also offer a consistent fit among different silhouettes making shopping that much easier for Mom.

1969 Kids Pop-up:
To celebrate the launch, Gap opened 1969 Kids on celebrity-laden Robertson Blvd in West Hollywood on Friday, June 25. The kids-centric pop-up shop, modeled after Gap's popular 1969 Jeans Shop for adults next-door, is anchored in the new GapKids denim collection and will be open for three months. The shop features a hand-selected assortment of fashion-forward and iconic pieces from the GapKids fall collection including plaid shirts, Junkfood graphic tees, crochet-detail tops, floral and chambray dresses, and a selection of fun accessories like watches, hats, pencil cases and key chains.

In addition to kids, the shop will feature babyGap 1969 Premium Jeans, launched earlier this year for babies 0-24 months.

Let's Do Lunch: Free Makeup Tuesday 9 AM- 2 PM!!!

Here on Fashionwithfifi.com we say that "Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration". Very few things inpsire us like getting free makeup. As many of you have heard, Fashionwithfifi.com has teamed up with Smashbox Cosmetics to promote the Tuesday & Thursday Free Makeup Giveaway. That's right Every Tuesday & Thursday when you log on to Fashionwithfifi.com between 9 AM and 2 PM and click on this link: Get a Free Gift every Tuesday and Thursday! you will recieve a free gift and jumbo samples from Smashbox.com with every purchase. Shipping will be free and purchases can be as small as $1. There's no catch, everybody wins and you don't even need to be a Fashionwithfifi.com subscriber. Click Here or on the Smashbox Banner at the top of this post to visit Smashbox.comand get yours.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Contest Willie D

Madonna + Macys = Material Girl Collection

The Material Girl and Iconix Brand Group Inc. recently formed a joint venture called MG Icon LLC, which will introduce various fashion-related endeavors to retail stores throughout America and around the world. The first project is a juniors’ clothing line called Material Girl, which will make its debut exclusively at Macy’s this August. Material Girl clothing targets 13- to 25-year-olds consisting of apparel, footwear, handbags and jewelry, with affordable retail prices ranging from $12 to $40. Offerings could expand into beauty and fragrance categories next year. The collection will launch in time for back-to-school in 200 doors and on macys.com. We've managed to obtain a copy of the sketches and so far the designs look good. We want to know what you think; would you buy from the Material Girl Collection?

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Suzanna

Mom Talk: Getting Rid of Guilt

Parenting can involve a healthy dose of guilt. Here are some tips to help cope with those feelings and refocus your thoughts.

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Celeste

Bejeweled: Rocker Chic @ Shopthelook.net!

Fashion Circle Followers rejoice. Do so because this week's Bejeweled Look, (sponsored by ShoptheLook.net) is Rocker Chic If you're a Fashion Circle follower, you already know how we feel about ShoptheLook.net! Gracing the pages of Shopthelook.net are the most up-to-the-minute trends, hottest “it” items and absolute must-have accessories. ShoptheLook.net caters to fellow fashionistas all across the globe. Their mission is to make the world a prettier place one accessory at a time!

ShoptheLook.net experts jet set all over the world (London, Paris, Italy, Japan, Los Angeles, New York, Miami and more) to truly “shop the look.” It may sound like we’re tooting their horn, but if anyone knows fashion, it’s them. ShoptheLook.net have been fashion experts for well over ten years now and know just how to turn runway looks into reality.

Priding themselves on providing affordable and fabulous jewelry and accessories at the utmost of quality that all babes on a budget can appreciate, ShoptheLook.net is a Fashion Circle approved site.


Let your hair down, sashay around our site and “shop the look.” With prices between $8-$40, how could you resist! If you need the help of a seasoned accessory diva, feel free to send them an email. And of course make sure to visit often as their site is continuously updated with the latest and greatest.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Celeste

Let's Do Lunch: Free Makeup Thursday 9 AM- 2 PM!!!

Here on Fashionwithfifi.com we say that "Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration". Very few things inpsire us like getting free makeup. As many of you have heard, Fashionwithfifi.com has teamed up with Smashbox Cosmetics to promote the Tuesday & Thursday Free Makeup Giveaway. That's right Every Tuesday & Thursday when you log on to Fashionwithfifi.com between 9 AM and 2 PM and click on this link: Get a Free Gift every Tuesday and Thursday! you will recieve a free gift and jumbo samples from Smashbox.com with every purchase. Shipping will be free and purchases can be as small as $1. There's no catch, everybody wins and you don't even need to be a Fashionwithfifi.com subscriber. Click Here or on the Smashbox Banner at the top of this post to visit Smashbox.comand get yours.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Contest Willie D

Bagsok's Handbags to Borrow Ideas from Hermes

On June 1st, Bagsok released its latest collection -- Alfa Artist handbags -- which use scarves as a decoration. But days later, a customer named Jenny, pointed out in her blog that the design of this collection is suspected to borrow the idea of Hermes.

www.bagsok.com is one of the most popular online stores where a great variety of brand handbags for trendy girls and women are available. And Alfa Artist, as one of the leading bag brands in Europe, catches the most attention. On June 1st, www.bagsok.com released two new Alfa Artist handbags that have kept its consistent style: simple and classic. The stylish silk scarves tied to the handbags are eye-catching. It is said that Alfa Artist borrowed this idea from Hermes who combined silk scarves and bags at the beginning of 2010.

Responding to the suspicion of the public, Alex Boynton, the Design Director of Alfa Artist announced, "We use silk scarves in totally different ways. Hermes uses silk scarves as a major material of its bags while we use silk scarves as decorations of our bags. Besides, all scarves can be separated from Alfa Artist handbags. When the customer buys one, she gets one bag and one scarf. And apart from the function of a decoration on the handbag, the silk scarf could also be used as a hair accessory to tie up her hair in the summertime; also, it could be tied around the hand to make one feel as if she were floating in the wind!"

Additionally, he stressed, "Silk is a symbol of elegance and nobility. In the near future, more and more designers will add silk as an important element to bags, and we just go a bit faster."

Andrew Dickson, the sales manager of www.bagsok.com said, "Since we released the two new Alfa Artist handbags on June 1st, more than 8590 bags have been sold and the demand is increasing. Some customers even want to buy the silk scarf alone."

The marketing manager of Bagsok, Kevin Ellison, said that they have considered producing more silk scarves.

But could silk scarves really become a chic element of bags, or to say, the highlight of handbags? Only the market will tell.

Summer Styles: Shoes that make you BLUSH!

We've scourned the internet for sexy summer styles and found some pumps from Steve Madden that will make you blush. Tell us what you think!

Caryssa Blush's the perfect pump for strutting down the red carpet. This suede platform beauty-of-a-pump looks great with body-hugging dresses and skirts, and of course, skinny jeans and leggings. Get ready for your closeup when you sport Caryssa.

You'll feel like you're in The Matrix in our suede or patent TRINITIE BLUSH pump. Or maybe you'll just feel like your sexy, futuristic self! Wear them with jeans, dresses, or Capris. As seen in Essence and Marie Claire, this patent leather pump features an upper leather, .75 inch covered platform, 4.5 inch heel and a Synthetic sole. Retailing at $79.95, it is available in Blue, Purple, Raspberry, Yellow, Lilac, Black, Grey and Blush.






In berry, black, and gorgeous grey suede, or perfect blush patent, ULLTRA BLUSH's the ultimate everyday pump. It's simple lines and sweet heel height make the Ulltra ultra-useful! Amazing with everything from jeans to work wear. At $69.95, it features a 3 inch heel, Patent leather upper and Synthetic sole.

Fresh, Cool, Active-Lifestyle Gear for the Ultimate Jamba Juice Fan

Jamba Juice announced yesterday that its line of Jamba-branded apparel is now available in select Jamba Juice® stores. Following the online debut of the apparel in April, the Jamba-branded, in-store line will provide exclusive active lifestyle gear to Jamba Juice fans looking to make the brand a greater part of their life.


Created in partnership with licensee Headline Entertainment, the unique line of Jamba apparel includes 100% cotton t-shirts for men, women and youth in a variety of styles and colors, as well as a beanie and a canvas tote bag. Whether you are looking for a cool t-shirt to wear when hanging out with friends, an environmentally friendly, reusable tote bag to carry your favorite stuff, or a cap to wear while participating in your favorite activity, the Jamba-line of apparel has something for everyone. Retail pricing on the new items range from approximately $12 to $22 based on the item. New products and designs will periodically be introduced to keep the line fresh, new and up-to-date with the latest active lifestyle fashion trends.


"We are very excited to carry our Jamba-branded apparel line in our Jamba Juice stores," said Julie Washington, VP & General Manager, Consumer Products, Jamba Juice Company. "The apparel really embodies Jamba's healthy, optimistic, enthusiastic image and we hope it will appeal to our current fans as well as those visiting our stores for the first time."


The Jamba-branded line of apparel is also available to consumers online at www.headlineentertainment.net.

Let's Do Lunch: Free Makeup Tuesday 9 AM- 2 PM!!!

Here on Fashionwithfifi.com we say that "Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration". Very few things inpsire us like getting free makeup. As many of you have heard, Fashionwithfifi.com has teamed up with Smashbox Cosmetics to promote the Tuesday & Thursday Free Makeup Giveaway. That's right Every Tuesday & Thursday when you log on to Fashionwithfifi.com between 9 AM and 2 PM and click on this link: Get a Free Gift every Tuesday and Thursday! you will recieve a free gift and jumbo samples from Smashbox.com with every purchase. Shipping will be free and purchases can be as small as $1. There's no catch, everybody wins and you don't even need to be a Fashionwithfifi.com subscriber. Click Here or on the Smashbox Banner at the top of this post to visit Smashbox.comand get yours.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Contest Willie D