The Best of Charleston Fashion Week Street Style 2017

When it comes to fashion, Charleston delivers it - both on the runway and on the streets. Night after night, Charleston Fashion Week attendees bring their street style game to the week long event. Color blocking, graphic tees, fur, sequins, coats, capes and of course, the perpetually on-trend- everything black... The Charleston fashion Week fashion shows spill over to outside the tents. It's pretty fabulous. Side Yard Studios did an amazing job of capturing the best of Charleston Fashion Week street style. See slideshow above - my partner Alex and I were caught a few times - got to keep up with so much #LexusCFW style!

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ELECTRIC FAMILY SPRING 2017 - A Campaign For Peace

There’s no doubt that 2017 is off to a turbulent start. Crashing mindsets and belief structures are causing mass division, widespread confusion and unprecedented disruption. Friendships have ended, families have been torn apart and entire countries are alienated. It’s time for us to come together as a family to spread our message.

What message is that? There is more power in unity than division.

The Electric Family Spring 2017  line drops on Sunday, 2/26  at 10am PST and will include high quality items and on-trend garments with new graphics, designs and positive messages - all at affordable pricing. The theme of this season’s line - A CAMPAIGN FOR PEACE.

Electric Family is not simply another clothing brand, but a grassroots movement born out of the electronic music community, created to increase the connectedness and compassion amongst the global population. We challenge our fans daily to get active in local communities and treat others with respect at all times. Wearing our products symbolizes your commitment to making a positive impact in the world - join in on the campaign for peace. Our popular artist bracelet lines are collaborations with different DJs and producers in the industry, with a portion of proceeds from each purchase being donated to a charity of that artist’s choice.

Electric Family is doing a massive GIVEAWAY. Click HERE!

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Styling the OOTD for NYFW 2017

Looking effortless takes effort. Don't ever let a stylist, wardrobe specialist or fashion blogger tell you otherwise. As I created my outfit of the day (OOTD) looks for NYFW, I was going for a cool, I don't care too much attitude. Guess what? I found myself caring too much! That's when the "e" word came into play - EDIT. I wanted to sport a street-style vibe but the dapper gentlemen inside kept fighting me... are you sure you don't want a blazer with that? How about a dress shoe...?

When I felt I was getting too fussy with my looks, I'd take a step back and EDIT. Taking the New York city cold temps into account, I asked myself, how can I dress warmly, comfortably yet still look stylish. I then began pulling from my closet. First, the trousers: blue denim jeans from Uniqlo, black jeans by Helmut Lang, black cropped slacks from Kit & Ace and lastly, heavy wool pants with a camo pattern by Mark McNairy. For my tops I went the sweatshirt route: Gap and Todd Snyder. To "dress them up" try wearing a collared shirt underneath. Then it was time for footwear. I'm packing mostly sneakers: a pair by Vans - pictured above, super cool kicks from Nike and to step it up, the Will Chukka boot by FRYE.

Now that I have my wardrobe foundation set, I had to consider accessories, including outwear. I packed two jackets. One with a fur-trimmed hoodie and the other, a brown-bronzed puffer. Scarves and gloves also made their way into my luggage. And finally, some kind of bag is an essential. (See photo above.) In it, you can carry items like cell phone chargers, water, NYFW runway materials, programs, etc... Oh, and one last thing I packed - an umbrella. That too can go in my bag and hopefully stay there!

None of this was "hard." But just like most things in life, it took some thought and planning. Make sure to follow me on Instagram (@fashionado) for all things NYFW!!! 

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Escape the grid and explore your city in the new adidas PureBOOST

adidas Running today revealed the new adidas PureBOOST shoe. Inspired and created for runners who treat every step as a chance to explore, PureBOOST features a versatile, agile and adaptive design to enable runners to endure anything the city environment has to offer.

PureBOOST features an 8mm heel lift and progressive sculpting of the BOOST midsole, with a wider forefront for optimum support when navigating turns – perfect for running around sharp city corners. The outsole has also been built for the specific requirements of street running, with the rubber extended on the medial side for additional support and to protect against the elements of the city. The stretch web design provides superior grip, while allowing the foot to work in harmony with the BOOST midsole.

PureBOOST’s new knit upper incorporates a highly adaptive fabric, designed to move with the runner’s gait. A new double wrap tongue construction provides support, while allowing the foot to move in harmony with the shoe.

adidas Running products are developed in collaboration with a sport science team and researched using the ARAMIS testing system, a motion tracking technology that enables a detailed analysis into the movement of the body. adidas’ latest innovations heavily influenced the design of PureBOOST, resulting in a shoe that is built for the city, incorporating adaptive elements to help runners tackle any obstacle or challenge along the way.

Stephan Schneider, PureBOOST product manager at adidas said: “Runners all over the world are making cities their playground and use their runs as the ultimate way to explore. With PureBOOST we wanted to give these runners the ultimate tool to push their own boundaries, and take on the city head first.”

adidas PureBOOST is available now at http://www.adidas.com/PureBOOST

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adidas Launches Limited Edition Barricade Inspired by Traditional Barber Shop Textures

adidas today launched the latest addition to the Barricade tennis range, the Barricade 2016 Mustachio. The limited edition shoe is inspired by the aesthetic of the iconic barber shop.

The Barricade 2016 Mustachio features high quality, full grain brown leather giving a premium and unique new finish to the traditional Barricade 2016 shoe. The leather is wrapped by a brass-finished chassis replicating the superior fixtures and fittings with a barber shop. The shoe is also detailed with the classic houndstooth pattern and includes an embossed logo on the heel – adding to the premium and hand-crafted finish.

The classic houndstooth pattern sits around the top of the shoe, with the logo embossed into the leather on the heel.

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Assembly New York Spring 2017 Menswear NYFWM

Assembly New York Spring 2017 Menswear NYFWM

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Gigi Hadid Uses Her "Paparazzi Protector" with Zayn Malik in NYC

Gigi Hadid wears the “Marianne” hat, by hat maker Gladys Tamez Millinery, in New York City while stepping out in public for the first time in weeks with boyfriend Zayn Malik.

Los Angeles based Gladys Tamez designed the moss green bespoke hat for Gigi Hadid as a “paparazzi protector”. Look for Kendall Jenner to be stepping out herself soon in her bespoke “Ernest” cap in the coming days.

Super models Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid led a star and stylist packed first week at Gladys Tamez Millinery’s just opened appointment only bespoke atelier in Los Angeles. Celebrity hat maker Gladys Tamez hosted two of her biggest fans for four hours of laughs and hats as Kendall and Gigi got custom bespoke hats for the summer season and beyond.  Kendall is a big supporter of the hats and can be seen frequently in Gladys Tamez Millinery creations.

Gladys Tamez Millinery recently announced the opening of its flagship bespoke atelier, located in the Arts District in downtown, Los Angeles. The 4000 square foot space combines Gladys Tamez Millinery's design and hat making production atelier, with contemporary art from art dealer Esthella Provas and Assoc and modern furniture by Minotti.

Gladys Tamez’ work is currently on the cover of GQ magazine men's style issue, worn by bespoke client Future Hendrix. Gladys Tamez Millinery has been profiled in a Vogue Latin America and named as one of the 50 most creative Mexicans in the world by Forbes Mexico.

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