Lisa M. Frame

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Kate Spade and Keds – Whimsical Utilitarianism

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Kate Spade is marking their 20th anniversary with iconic shoe brand Keds to create the must have casual shoe for summer. The shoe of every Gen-X’er, I’m willing to bet these are going to be a huge hit and I’ve been dropping hints for pairs since November.

These adorable shoes are feminine, colorful and fit everything the Kate Spade and Keds woman wants, whimsical utilitarianism.

Kate Spade Keds -- Perfect for Spring and Summer fun!

Summer can’t get here quickly enough!

Shoes available February 2013, retailing from $75 and up.

Photo Credit: WWD Courtesy Photo 

The London Influence, Mary Quant and See by Chloé Pre-Fall 2013

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While I’m a plus-size gal, that doesn’t change the fact that I pull ideas from the designer lines to influence how I dress. Later this year, I’ll be pulling ideas from the See by Chloé pre-fall 2013 line. I’m a cross between an anglophile and francophile (not sure how that happened!) and these laid-back, romantic Parisian, sixties London designs makes my heart sing.

I imagine seeing Mary Quant’s young, hip Chelsea boutique Bazaar, with the fashionable London teens hitting the streets, shunning the French establishment of design. This youth culture was populated with young baby boomer artists, show business people, free thinkers and other colorful Chelsea-ites. It was a place for everyone.

These young people were rejecting class and wealth, which would continue into the punk years of the 70’s and 80’s London, but they were also rejection the notion of fashion as style.

So, as it’s coming full circle, away from the PVC fabric and into finer fabrics and 21st-century craftsmanship, we see the French influenced by the Chelsea set from so long ago. Softer in material, cut and tone, but no less edgy, feminine and boyish all at the same time. I love the tones pulled by the Indian summer colors, and can hear Julia Roberts in Steel Magnolias in proclaiming her wedding colors were blush and bashful. However, this blush is nothing like Shelby had draping the church back in Natchitoches, Lousiana.

I’ve pulled some of my favorite looks to share below. What do you think of the new See by Chloé? Are these colors you see yourself pulling into your wardrobe later this summer?

chloe see pre fall 2013

see by chloe pre fall 2013

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Lane Bryant: Fashion Inspiration and Holiday Twitter Party

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Need a little fashion inspiration for an upcoming holiday party? How about tips on how to keep your look fresh this season? Sure it’s cold outside, but that doesn’t mean we can’t feel and look sassy, stylish, and maybe even a little flirty through the winter! Come one, come all, we’re talking holiday fashion with our friends at Lane Bryant!
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I’ll be there sharing plus-size fashion tips and how I keep myself ready for whatever the holiday drops in my lap. Somehow, no matter how busy I am, I manage to pull it together and do it well. Knowing that Lane Bryant is around makes things easier for me to stay fashionable and ready at a moments notice.
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The lucky winners of my Lane Bryant $30 gift cards were DresdenPlaid and Mary Happymommy! Congratulations ladies and check your email!
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Join the @LaneBryant “Holiday Fashion Fun” Twitter Party this Monday, 12/17 at noon PT/3pm ET! There will be fab prizes all geared towards helping you put your most fashionable foot forward! You mus RSVP to win prizes, including $30Lane Bryant gift cards! RSVP here: http://clvr.li/128tjBx
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And don’t forget! Lane Bryant’s “12 Days of the Most Wonderful Surprises” is still going on now until December 16! You can unlock a new surprise offer every day on the Lane Bryant Facebook page. It’s the perfect way to get your favorite must-have fashion items for the holiday season, at great prices.
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The Details:
What: Lane Bryant “Holiday Fashion Fun” Twitter Party
When: Mon 12/17 noon PT/3pm ET
Where: On Twitter! CleverTweets:
Follow: Hashtag #LBHoliday @CleverGirlsColl @LaneBryant
RSVP here: http://clvr.li/128tjBx
Prizes: 18 $30 Lane Bryant gift cards
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I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
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Lane Bryant: Holiday Fashion Fun and Giveaway

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Lane Bryant has been my go-to store for a long time and on any given day, I’m wearing several pieces from this plus-sized brands clothing. I’ve been eyeing a skirt from their new Lane Collection; a higher end line I first saw online while browsing for outfits to wear this holiday season.

It was love at first site. Unfortunately, I didn’t have anything to go with the beautiful gold sparkly skirt and wound up picking out an entire outfit…err, outfits. Yes, I’ll admit to outfits. I couldn’t resist and the one I’ve picked out that should be on more door step any day. Lane Bryant Holiday Collection Outfit

The sparkle from the skirt is what caught my eyes and when I was putting it together, chose to stick with the same material with the top. I’ve added the burgundy leather jacket as red can be too harsh on my skin tone. Instead of a necklace with this outfit, I’m going with a faux fur and chiffon neck wrap as an accent piece, along with subtle earrings and a costume jewelry ring. This allows the skirt to really shine on it’s own, allowing me to look festive and pulled together no matter what even I attend.

Of course, I also added the one item no lady should be without in her wardrobe, Spanx. Truvy in Steel Magnolia’s said it best: “Well, these thighs haven’t gone out of the house without lycra on them sice I was 14.” That about sums it up. Lycra is our friend when it comes to appearing more sleek under our clothes and less like we’ve had one too many egg nogs.

Now, the good stuff. I’m hosting a giveaway for TWO (!!) Lane Bryant $30 gift cards. Two (2) winners will be picked December 16 and receive one (1) $30 gift card to Lane Bryant each.

How to enter:

Pin your favorite LB looks to your own Pinterest accounts, using the #LB12Days hashtag. Leave a link to your pin in the comments below to be eligible for a prize. That’s it!

I’m also sharing a special surprise offer that is good for today only: 

Surprise Offer: In store and online: select Lane Bryant brand long sleeve Tshirts $15

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Maiden Nation: Gifts That Keep Giving

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Maiden Nation is a nation designed for change. By empowering women through ethical fashion, their marketplace where items are designed with both beauty and social consciousness in mind. But it’s more than that, Maiden Nation is social network of women living a global movement.

Citizens.

I’m a Maiden Nation Citizen and have been since the day it launched. Maiden Nation founder, Willa Shalit, wants all Maiden Citizens to connect over their ideas and goals. By creating a marketplace where items are designed with both beauty and social consciousness in mind, Willa has done just that.

When I was asked to review Chan Luu’s Glamour Kiss Kiss Bracelet, and to help share the Maiden Nation Community, I couldn’t say no. Named for the signature Haitian greeting of a peck on each cheek, the “Kiss Kiss Bracelets” are designed by Chan Luu especially for Maiden Nation by members of the Hands Together Cooperative in Haiti, in partnership with the Glamour Women of the Year Fund Initiative and the United Nations Ethical Fashion Initiative.

Maiden Nation GLAMOUR Kiss Kiss Bracelet

Wrapped to go, Chan Luu’s bohemian creation tucks intricately layered paper beads inside a neon-hued net of threads. I have a large wrist and was worried it wouldn’t fit, however each thread on the ends is movable and I’m able to pull the beads in to expand the bracelet size, and once it’s on, am able to readjust it to fit my wrist beautifully.

It’s appears to be very delicate, but the actual weave of the bracelet is intricate and layered, creating strength and durability. The braiding is exquisite and done by master craftswomen. If this intricate work was being done in Paris for the major fashion houses, we would call these creations haute couture. And that’s what the goods from Maiden Nation, and my “Kiss Kiss Bracelet”, are.

Haute couture for my wrist.

Maiden Nation GLAMOUR Kiss Kiss Bracelet

Each purchase of the “Kiss Kiss Bracelet” will help the survivors of the 2010 earthquake build a new life by supporting this new business. Additionally, for every bracelet sold, $6 will be donated to Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization to support community development in Haiti. Additionally, to support victims in the U.S. and Haiti coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Maiden Nation will also donate $2 to the American Red Cross.

About Chan Luu:

Helping artisans to get out of poverty with dignity is important to veteran jewelry and accessories designer Chan Luu, and her unique approach has been instrumental to her success. With a production process that spans several countries – including India, Thailand, the United States and her native country of Vietnam – Luu’s approach takes the crafts of her artisans, inspired by their ancient traditions, and modernizes them. This approach, according to Luu, ensures the “well-being of the people and communities” behind the products.

Purchasing Information

You can buy the the Glamour Kiss Kiss Bracelet at Maiden Nation for $25.

Product Details

Red cotton cord, nylon cord, and paper beads. Adjustable length.

Made in (Maiden) Haiti.

Care

Keep dry, do not get wet.

No compensation is being received for this post. Maiden Nation provided a bracelet for me to review, but all opinions contained here are my own.

 Related Links:

The Heart of Haiti

 Geeks with Heart: Haiti Response 

Helping Hands — Haiti 

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