Celebrities Support Their Favorite Designers at New York Fashion Week

February 20, 2011 - 6:35 pm No Comments

Like moths to a flame, Fashion Week attracts countless celebrities seeking the latest trends, enviable gift bags, face time with top designers and, of course, invites to the most fabulous parties!

So which fashion shows in particular packed the most star power? Let’s go front row and see which designers received the celebrity stamp of approval during Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week.

A bevy of beauties including Kate Bosworth, Kerry Washington and Zoe Saldana sat front and center at Calvin Klein in support of the line’s brilliant creative director Francisco Costa. Full article…

Victoria’s Secret Coupons and $15 Off Swimwear Deal

February 20, 2011 - 9:43 am No Comments

March is coming up fast and with it comes the first official day of spring. Spring, to me, signals a move to warmer weather, a welcome change over the bundle of sweaters and jackets I layer on to survive the chilly winter months.  It also means a big difference in what you’re going to be wearing out and what you’ll be doing during your free time.

Whether you’re looking to hit the beach to soak up the warm sunshine or planning a great spring break getaway to somewhere toasty, a swimsuit is a necessity. Whether it’s a sexy or classic swimsuit, Victoria’s Secret has every style you’re looking for. It’s really

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Wear What You Want: A Beyond Retro View From the Front Row!

February 19, 2011 - 6:56 pm No Comments

Now, that the season is in full swing, I feel like I might really want to venture out wearing some of this stuff! Especially, when it’s a ’70s  crochet hot number, that would not look out of place on the A/W runways!  The Granny chic vibe makes a centrestage comeback (see blanket dresses at House of Holland and the sexed up crochet trims at Christopher Kane)…Well, Beyond Retro have long known the appeal of old lady dresses and the ‘joie de vivre’ of a crochet knit. It is really what every outfit should be about! Head to our o

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New York F/W ’11: Winged eyeliner, full brows and copious amounts of blush—these are a few of my favourite things

February 17, 2011 - 2:42 pm No Comments

I really like Taylor Swift, but as you know, for a while there she was really getting me down about winged eyeliner—you know, the kind that is black and on the upper lash line only and extends out at the corners.

Besides the fact that she wears it All. Of. The. Time, I think it’s because she always pairs hers with ruby-red lipstick and her side-parted curls… and it’s all so twee, I just can’t take it. Even though, as I said, I think she is great.

Happily, it has taken Chanel, a few weeks ago, and now, the great Marc Jacobs, to restore my faith in what is honestly one of the prettiest things you can do with your eye makeup. (Because

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Spotlight on Fashion Designer Shai Medalsy

February 15, 2011 - 6:59 pm No Comments

Fresh off Chicago Collective at Merchandise Mart is the Stone Rose Britto Collection.

Style. That’s what the Stone Rose collection has. Say bye-bye to boring and, hello to cool and sexy menswear. The Stone Rose collection has that “wow” factor. Designed for the fashion-forward male, these shirts and blazers are created for men who must look good whether at work or at play.

The shirts are created with over-the-top coolness and details like collars with contrasting colors and patterns inside, straight collars and, contrasting buttons and cuffs. The hot blazers are extra cool with contrasting piping along the lapel and pockets. Full article…