While growing up in NYC Allison Moses saw both the challenges and rewards of pursuing a life doing what she loves "creating". At the tender age of 10 she began making and selling beaded jewelry: it was then she realized that this passion could become her life.
Her precollege experience at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design gave Allison the confidence to believe in herself and her work, ultimately enabling her to pursue her dream. While pursuing a graphic design degree at American University, Allison also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology during summer breaks and traveled to Florence, Italy for six months to study art history.
Working only when she is truly inspired, Allison's designs reflect her inner beauty. Having the ability to forsee her creation before dipping her paintbrush or sketching a design is what makes her such a gifted and talented artist. Celebrity fans of Allison Daniel Designs include Audrina Patridge, Taylor Swift, Katherine McPhee, and Shannon Elizabeth among many others.
Her precollege experience at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design gave Allison the confidence to believe in herself and her work, ultimately enabling her to pursue her dream. While pursuing a graphic design degree at American University, Allison also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology during summer breaks and traveled to Florence, Italy for six months to study art history.
Working only when she is truly inspired, Allison's designs reflect her inner beauty. Having the ability to forsee her creation before dipping her paintbrush or sketching a design is what makes her such a gifted and talented artist. Celebrity fans of Allison Daniel Designs include Audrina Patridge, Taylor Swift, Katherine McPhee, and Shannon Elizabeth among many others.
BlackBird Tees is a company based out of Seattle, Washington which debuted in February 2008. Designer Jody Dyer's new illustrated line possesses a feminine vintage feel and is inspired by the "femme fatales" and "starlets" of early Hollywood film noir. All BlackBird Tees are hand illustrated and hand screen printed using environmentally friendly inks on socially responsible shirts.
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Boot Tux™ are comfortable, stylish clip-on stirrups that you attach to your pant cuffs. They work great with all pants and boot styles! No more stuffing and re-stuffing your pant legs back into your boots! No more wriggling into skinny jeans because they’re your only option. Clip on your Boot Tux™ and be sexy, polished, and free from hassle… all day long! Boot Tux, like Botox for your jeans!
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Ladies! Is that a phone in your hand on your power walk? Cash stuffed in your sock? Keys in your waistband? And our personal favorite — lip balm in the bra? If this sounds all too familiar, we have the answer: The BootyWrap by Kathy Kramer (the designer of the oh-so-fabulous Invisibelt)! It looks like a sweatshirt tied around your waist; but its not. The BootyWrap is simply a flat, bulkless garment with sleeves and pockets. It’s machine washable and can be worn to the gym or for everyday errands. Finally you store your stash, cover your bum and remain hands free! You’ll love the BootyWrap -- the smartest sleeves around!
A native to New York City, Monica Botkier delved into the fashion industry in 2003. Working as a fashion photographer Monica was on the brink of becoming the internationally recognized accessories designer she is today. Using her developed photographer’s eye for detail, artistry and key functionality, Monica took on a new niche in the fashion industry. Inspired by her urban chic and busy downtown Manhattan lifestyle, Monica designed and produced her first handbag collection that resulted in the immediate cult status. Monica continues her passion for photography by shooting the Botkier ad campaigns each season thus bringing her vision full circle.
A favorite among celebrity fashion icons, Botkier handbags have been spotted in tow of many of the most recognized women in the world; Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Beyonce, Vanessa Hudgens, Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum, and Kate Bosworth, to name a few. Botkier has established a devoted fan base in the US and around the world. Each season the Botkier collections have a continued success with respected stores such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
A favorite among celebrity fashion icons, Botkier handbags have been spotted in tow of many of the most recognized women in the world; Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Beyonce, Vanessa Hudgens, Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum, and Kate Bosworth, to name a few. Botkier has established a devoted fan base in the US and around the world. Each season the Botkier collections have a continued success with respected stores such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Burt's Bees products are carefully crafted using ingredients that are the best nature has to offer: beeswax, botanical and essential oils, herbs, flowers and minerals. They use only natural colors in their products such as beta-carotene, chlorophyll, titanium dioxide and mica. These natural colors have been proven safe, unlike many artificial colors that have been banned in the U.S. And of course, they never conduct product or ingredient tests of any kind on animals. A few of their products contain ingredients derived from animals such as beeswax, royal jelly and milk-- and for that, we thank them :)
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Two words: Naturally Fun! That's what Crazy Rumors is all about! A personal care company that combines the best of both worlds! Their line of products contain the exceptional benefits of only the best, organic, naturally derived ingredients fused with fun, fresh and unique flavors. Crazy Rumors has been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, among many other reputable publications. Who says natural can't be fun!?
Designer Alyssa Wasko and her mother have always loved working on various fashion projects together. Recently, they decided to try their hands at scarves, it never occurred to them that the scarves they had created would grow into so much more. She gave her best friend, Dana, the first scarf they had made, and from the moment they both put them on, the compliments didn’t stop coming. They realized that they had really created something unique, and their fashion accessory had taken on a whole new meaning.
Naming their project was the easiest yet most heartfelt step of the process. Last August, her father, Donald, was involved in an accident that took his life at a young age. Since then, everything she has done has been with him in mind. These scarves are wrapped around her, like the arms of his hug, and hang close to her heart where he will always remain. Those close to her father affectionately called him Donny, and as her mom later pointed out, she was his charm… “donni charm” was created. Wasko is a longtime fashion lover who’s logged three summers as an intern at Chanel in New York. Her goals are motivated by the true meaning behind donni charm scarves – remaining unique and sophisticated, but always with a dash of fun, as her father Donny lived every day of his life.
Naming their project was the easiest yet most heartfelt step of the process. Last August, her father, Donald, was involved in an accident that took his life at a young age. Since then, everything she has done has been with him in mind. These scarves are wrapped around her, like the arms of his hug, and hang close to her heart where he will always remain. Those close to her father affectionately called him Donny, and as her mom later pointed out, she was his charm… “donni charm” was created. Wasko is a longtime fashion lover who’s logged three summers as an intern at Chanel in New York. Her goals are motivated by the true meaning behind donni charm scarves – remaining unique and sophisticated, but always with a dash of fun, as her father Donny lived every day of his life.
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Eddera's designer, Camille, is a French jeweler living in Los Angeles. In 1996, she attended the very prestigious Ecole Du Louvre in Paris--the jewelry school of the Louvre. She was one of the fifteen students accepted into the elite program and was fortunate enough to study under Adalbert Smoliar, the head jeweler for Van Cleef and Arpels. Simultaneously, she attended the French Institute of Gemology. She graduated in 2000 as a bijoutier-joaillier and a gemologist. While in Paris, Camille worked for Boucheron and Chopard.
After moving to the United States in 2001, Camille was discovered in an elevator by photographer Markus Klinko and unexpectedly began a modeling career. She soon became very successful, working for top photographers such as Ellen Von Unwerth and Robert Maxwell, eventually becoming the face of Noxzema skin care. She kept making jewelry for herself and developed a distinct style: mixing vintage elements with modern jewels. Soon enough, her friends bought her pieces and asked for more. Personal stylists Lisa Michelle Boyd (Charlize Theron, Diane Kruger, Megan Fox) and Charline Roxborough (Nelly Furtado, Kanye West) began borrowing Camille’s pieces to complete red carpet outfits. In January 2008 Camille officially launched Eddera.
In January 2009, celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel (Sienna Miller, Anne Hathaway, Keira Knightley, Maria Sharapova) asked Camille to create a line of high-end hair accessories. This led to the creation of a series of headbands that have now been seen on Victoria Beckham, Sarah Jessica Parker, Milla Jovovich and many others.
After moving to the United States in 2001, Camille was discovered in an elevator by photographer Markus Klinko and unexpectedly began a modeling career. She soon became very successful, working for top photographers such as Ellen Von Unwerth and Robert Maxwell, eventually becoming the face of Noxzema skin care. She kept making jewelry for herself and developed a distinct style: mixing vintage elements with modern jewels. Soon enough, her friends bought her pieces and asked for more. Personal stylists Lisa Michelle Boyd (Charlize Theron, Diane Kruger, Megan Fox) and Charline Roxborough (Nelly Furtado, Kanye West) began borrowing Camille’s pieces to complete red carpet outfits. In January 2008 Camille officially launched Eddera.
In January 2009, celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel (Sienna Miller, Anne Hathaway, Keira Knightley, Maria Sharapova) asked Camille to create a line of high-end hair accessories. This led to the creation of a series of headbands that have now been seen on Victoria Beckham, Sarah Jessica Parker, Milla Jovovich and many others.
Jenifer and Sarah Caplan never thought bruised feet and uncomfortable high heels would help them to become designers. Like so many women out there, Jenifer and Sarah strut in stilettos with heels of all sizes just because it is the latest "must have shoe," but in reality, they don't make it very far before feeling the pain. After years of angry boyfriends yelling at them for their early departures from all kinds of events (weddings, concerts, birthday parties and big sporting events) because their feet just can't take it anymore, they knew a drastic change needed to be made. It is here where FootzyRolls, the rollable shoe, is born. Since college, Sarah carried a large evening bag with an extra pair of shoes for all of the many times her feet started to burn. Although the latest bag or clutch may be in her closet, it is never worn because there is no room for the extra shoes, and no place to store the heels once off her feet. Her friends laugh and tease her about the large bag, but by the end of the night they are begging to borrow the shoes... even just for a few minutes.
After viewing a behind-the-scenes show with Oprah and listening to her suffer and complain about the pain of high heeled shoes, Sarah realized that this problem was widespread for women, and inspired her to do something. She knew immediately that she needed the help of her sister, Jenifer, if she wanted woman's feet to start feeling great again. The two of them began to brainstorm together and discuss all of the pain that women feel while wearing heels. Sarah has a finance background and is currently VP at a large financial institution, while Jenifer has a background in PR & Accounting, the sisters used all of their skills to start the company. With all of these talents and skills, and a great idea and vision, the fundamental's of how their business runs was created. They know that it's only a matter of time before FootzyRolls, rollable, foldable shoe, will change women's lives forever.
After viewing a behind-the-scenes show with Oprah and listening to her suffer and complain about the pain of high heeled shoes, Sarah realized that this problem was widespread for women, and inspired her to do something. She knew immediately that she needed the help of her sister, Jenifer, if she wanted woman's feet to start feeling great again. The two of them began to brainstorm together and discuss all of the pain that women feel while wearing heels. Sarah has a finance background and is currently VP at a large financial institution, while Jenifer has a background in PR & Accounting, the sisters used all of their skills to start the company. With all of these talents and skills, and a great idea and vision, the fundamental's of how their business runs was created. They know that it's only a matter of time before FootzyRolls, rollable, foldable shoe, will change women's lives forever.
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Inspired by Hollywood's casually cool h.wood Tea Room, H.Wood.Beauty is an eclectic line of organic cosmetics. Like the aromatic teas brewed from nature's finest organic tea leaves, H.Wood.Beauty uses only the purest of organic ingredients combined with healing essential oils. A holistic tea-inspired beauty line. Only in L.A., and now H.Wood.Beauty brings chic boulevard gorgeousness to the everyday woman. Tucked in an alley off Hollywood Boulevard, H.Wood Tea Room is L.A.'s secret Wednesday night hideaway serving "Prohibition Teas" spiked with spirits to famous faces. The overnight success of H.Wood Tea inspired H.Wood.Beauty to create a beauty line born from the elite and available to the masses. H.Wood.Beauty spins off its tea room namesake in that good-for-you-tea ingredients such as White Tea and Green Tea are fused together to bring beauty from the inside out.
You know when you buy a pair of jeans that are just a little too big on the waist? Running to the tailor is a major time and money drain, and wearing an ordinary belt (ugh, that bulky buckle!) won't work either. Think about it, do you really want to put your favorite fitted top over the dreaded buckle bulge? Former beauty editor Kathy Kramer didn't -- so she invented the Invisibelt -- a smooth, undetectable belt with a flat clasp. Nicknamed the “No Buckle Belt” by its fans, the Invisibelt will help you look slim, finished and fabulous all day. It’s genius!
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Chicago native Kristen Amato has created her own unique niche in the fashion world with her coveted jewelry collections under the name K.Amato. The woman behind the reasonable priced line of earrings, necklaces and accessories knows the exact science behind why women are instinctually attracted to her jewelry. Accented by gold-filled chains, colorful stones, delicate gold leaves, feminine filigree drops and hammered geometric shapes; Kristen's jewelry offers the perfect blend of fashion-forward yet classic pieces for every wardrobe. K.Amato started with and continues to offer trend-based pieces handmade from a combination of 14-karat gold fill, 18-karat gold plated, sterling silver, glass-based stones and Swarovski crystals. Her stunning designs have been featured in various reputable fashion publications, and have also garnered a loyal celebrity following.
Keep Me owners Ali Kay and Anne des Barres were introduced by fashion legend Diane Von Furstenberg (Ali is in for a lifetime of fashion happiness, as she is now engaged to DVF's son Alex), and their line embodies the casual and active lifestyle they enjoy in Malibu, California. Keep Me is a collection of the softest, most luxurious and refreshingly fashion-forward loungewear available in boutiques today. It offers the perfect wardrobe staples for great looks to change into when you want to be cozy, while still looking sexy and sophisticated: whether it is right when you get home from the office and you cannot wait to change out of your work clothing, when you're ready to curl up in bed with a good book, to head to the gym or yoga studio, or even to run out for coffee. Celebrity fans of "Keep Me" include Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox-Arquette, Kate Beckinsale, and Molly Sims among many others!
La Mer was established in 2001 when Martine Ilana rummaged through her jewelry drawer and could not find a simple, stylish and feminine watch to wear. Combining her passion for design, love of quality materials and simple beauty, La Mer Collections was born. Inspiration is drawn from her journeys: South Africa’s colorful markets, Bali’s lush flowers, Italy’s gorgeous leathers & Thailand’s clear blue ocean. Each season La Mer’s color palette is chosen from these bright & colorful experiences. La Mer Collections’ focus is on classic watch faces designed exclusively by Martine, paired with beautiful leather straps. Every leather wrap watch is hand assembled in the United States and made with care.
In less than 4 years, Lauren Merkin handbags have developed a loyal following. The Lauren Merkin customer quickly became devoted to the quality, textures, timeless styles and lighthearted attitude that make Lauren Merkin handbags instantly recognizable. Those in-the-know when it comes to fashion have been turning to Merkin for her hip, elegant and affordable handbags for years; her popular clutches have appeared numerous times on the pages of fashion magazines such as InStyle, Lucky, and Harper's Bazaar, as well as in the hands of dozens of stylish stars, including Taylor Swift, Hayden Panettiere, Carrie Underwood, Isla Fisher, Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum, Emmanuelle Chiriqui, and Liv Tyler.
Lulu Organics is a homegrown holistic beauty company dedicated to the well being of their customers. After years of finding few products on the market that they trusted and loved, they decided to take matters into their own hands. Trust that their organic ingredients are simple, healing, and most important safe for your body!
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Melinda Maria’s philosophy of design is to create beautiful, high quality jewelry that looks real, but is actually fine, crafted costume jewelry. High fashion designs, carefully selected materials, and the craftsmanship of some of the best jewelers in the world come together to create stunning pieces that can be worn by A-Listers on the red carpet or anytime you want to feel beautiful. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to look like a million. Melinda Maria’s designs are elegant, chic, and on everyone’s must-have list. It’s important to Melinda that everyone CAN have her work. Her pieces are worn by some of the biggest celebrities in the world and feature semiprecious stones and gold-plated metals. The designs are dazzling and no one knows the difference.
Style is what you make it. So make it. Popits are all about you. Mix and match Popits with flip-flops and accessories to fit your outfit, your mood, your personality, and your aura. Then change them up again. Celebrity fans of these darling accessories include Jessica Alba, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Lisa Rinna, and Meaghan Jette Martin.
What woman hasn't struggled with the problem of where to park her purse at restaurants, meetings and other occasions? Sling it over the back of the chair? Too vulnerable. Keep it in your lap? Too awkward. Place it on the floor? Yuck! (have you seen the lab tests done on the bottom of the purse on Oprah?) The silver-tone purse sits on the tabletop and a metal hanger drops under the table, where you conveniently and confidently place the strap of your purse. Cute, clever and colorful gift box shows you exactly how to use the valet, with an artist's illustration of a woman seated at a table, enjoying her cocktail because her purse (the actual purse valet) is kept securely under the table. Oh, and the very portable valet fits easily in any purse...
Beauty entrepreneur & exfoliating junkie Sara Happ created The Lip Scrub to provide women with a lip exfoliator to transform the texture of their lips. She was inspired to create an entirely new product never before available in the marketplace. The Lip Scrub not only eliminates dry, flaky skin and leaves the lips ridiculously soft and moisturized, it also leaves behind a hint of sweetness. The Lip Scrub leaves lips smooth & oh-so kissable! Each scrub is packaged in a scrumptious chocolate brown truffle box with a white signature ribbon. Treat yourself or a friend to her line of products-- we promise you'll go back for seconds!
Explore Angelina Jolie's best kept beauty secret! Within dwindling forests and shrinking grasslands, one company takes to the mission. Shea Terra Organics has been developing high quality healing products from indigenous African ingredients for a decade. While most "Shea
Butter"" products are made with only 1-2% Shea Butter, Shea Terra
Organics uses 20-100% Shea Butter in their products! Each Shea Terra
product is hand-crafted, not mass produced like most beauty products. Recognizing the value of uncontaminated raw materials in a fragile world with so much at stake, Shea Terra has culminated a formula for sustainability and fair trade.
-Products are 99-100% natural and cruelty free.
-Shea Terra Organics uses only pure fruit and plant extracts to enhance the therapeutic value of their products.
-Shea Terra sources its raw materials in Africa from individuals, coops and non-government organizations that provide training, humane treatment and fair wages to its workers. They promote Free Trade practices, believing that suppliers in "Third World" countries have the right to set their own prices for their goods and services.
-Each of Shea Terra Organics product lines supports a unique empowerment program in Africa, including wildlife and nature preservation, and education initiatives. They even created the Ethiopian Goat Project to provide goats and grain to families in Ethiopia. The goat's milk provides nourishment for entire families and is vital sustenance for babies.
-Products are 99-100% natural and cruelty free.
-Shea Terra Organics uses only pure fruit and plant extracts to enhance the therapeutic value of their products.
-Shea Terra sources its raw materials in Africa from individuals, coops and non-government organizations that provide training, humane treatment and fair wages to its workers. They promote Free Trade practices, believing that suppliers in "Third World" countries have the right to set their own prices for their goods and services.
-Each of Shea Terra Organics product lines supports a unique empowerment program in Africa, including wildlife and nature preservation, and education initiatives. They even created the Ethiopian Goat Project to provide goats and grain to families in Ethiopia. The goat's milk provides nourishment for entire families and is vital sustenance for babies.
Founded in 2004 by graphic artist Amanda Simonian, SimDog has an edgy rock n’ roll vibe. Their line of t-shirts include stylish yet unusual designs on soft burn-out fabrics which appeal to many celebrity elite such as Ashley Greene, Kendra Wilkinson, Kristen Stewart, Ke$ha, Selena Gomez, Padma Lakshmi, Victoria Justice, The Pussycat Dolls, Shar Jackson, BooBoo Stewart among many others!
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StrapDiva is a fashionable no-slip purse strap, created to solve the longstanding problem that every woman who carries a purse on her shoulder can relate to. No more annoying purse straps falling off your shoulder! The product keeps your purse straps together, and also helps relieve pressure on the shoulder. StrapDiva is made of natural leather and suede and comes in various colors to fashionably and discreetly match your $20 bag, or your $2,000 designer!
Tatcha believes that many of the greatest beauty secrets are still out there waiting to be discovered. Their mission is to bring the elegant treasures of the past to the beauty lovers of today. They search the globe for time-tested authentic beauty secrets, and they travel to the source to ensure that the communities and environments they partner with are treated with care and respect. They do all of this so Tatcha customers can experience authentic products that simplify and beautify. Each handmade Tatcha Aburatorigami leaflet is fragrance-free, all natural and made from abaca leaves and gold flakes. Use this ancient secret of the Geishas to remove excess oil and rejuvenate your skin for a luminous look that is ideal for everyday-- or for any red carpet moment!