Ladies Who Lunch: Vivienne Tam Spring 2014!

Vivienne Tam is a master of merging East with West and for Spring 2014, she does it to perfection.  But she not only merges East and West, Vivienne Tam also merges past and present. Taking her inspiration from the iconic 1930’s Shanghai Calendar Girls and the vibrant modern day city of Shanghai she creates a collection that subtly references the past while being completely contemporary.

Vivienne Tam doesn’t translate her inspiration literally, instead using it to portray the pulsing Shanghai with architectural cuts and updated graphic prints that have classic Chinese themes, like her use of a lotus blossom print.

Also referencing traditional Shanghai paper cutting techniques, Vivienne Tam utilizes a lot of prints that have a graphic and paper cut feel to them.

Vivienne Tam calls her woman “the new Shanghai girl - a woman who travels a lot, is comfortable and free, and can go day to evening.”

And as Vivienne Tam described her new Shanghai Girl, the Spring 2014 collection also moves seamlessly from day to evening supplying chic options for today’s modern woman from Shanghai to New York and everywhere in between!

Video Photography by Cassandra Past

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Ladies Who Lunch: Eureka by Christos Garkinos on HSN!

Christos Garkinos is not only the owner of the famous Decades boutique in Los Angeles, but he is also a celebrity stylist and designer!

And now, Christos Garkinos is collaborating with HSN to bring his chic style to you!  We met up with Christos in New York to find out more about his Eureka by Christos Garkinos collection for HSN.

Having spent his career dressing some of the most known women in the world who are usually size 0-8, Christos wanted to created a line that would offer clothes to “real” women.  The 14 piece Eureka by Christos Garkinos collection aims to offer fashionable choices to women of all sizes with an impressive size range from 2-24.

The collection is already available on the HSN website and Christos Garkinos will present the collection live on HSN on March 20, 9pm-11pm EDT and on March 21, 5pm-6pm EDT.

Offering silhouettes from slip dresses and a sexy peasant blouse to a versatile trimmed knit jacket and fisherman sweater, Eureka by Christos Garkinos has all of the pieces necessary to create a classic fashionable wardrobe.  The color palette is inspired by Christos’ Greek heritage with colors drawn from the Mediterranean.

The collection is also amazingly affordable with pieces ranging from a low of $24.99 to a high of $99.90.  Offering incredible prices and brilliant style Eureka by Christos Garkinos  at HSN is a line that you won’t want to miss!  So what are you waiting for? Get shopping!

Video Photography by Mariana Leung

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Ladies Who Lunch: Byron Lars Beauty Mark Spring 2014!

It’s no secret that I am a major fan of Byron Lars and have followed his career since he first burst on the scene.

And through the years and seasons, he has consistently stayed true to his style of body conscious, sexy and above all fun collections.

We met up with Byron Lars in New York at the Lookbook photoshoot for his Byron Lars Beauty Mark Spring 2014 collection, where we got a front row seat to see what is going to be hot for this coming season.

The Spring 2014 Collection has all of the signature trademarks of Byron Lars: interesting fabrics, intriguing prints, amazing color and above all a fit that is flattering on a woman’s body, whether she is model thin or curvaceously sexy.

With Spring 2014 just around the corner, it is time to get excited about a Byron Lars Beauty Mark Collection that will brighten up your Spring and make your Summer sizzle!

Video Photography by Mariana Leung

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Ladies Who Lunch: S.I.L.K. Spring 2014!

The Fashion Industry keeps evolving and changing from season to season and with that change, new companies step up to the plate to answer the needs of today’s consumer.  One standout in this fast paced market is S.I.L.K., a New York based women’s fashion brand!

We spoke with Creative Director Michele Lee at the S.I.L.K. New York Showroom to get some insight into the Spring 2014 Collection.

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S.I.L.K. addresses a growing need for designs for the contemporary woman who is looking for well priced looks that can easily transition from dawn to dusk.  S.I.L.K. meets this challenge with collections that are both modern and timeless, while capturing a ladylike elegance. True to its namesake, the company primarily uses silk and silk blend fabrics, giving the line a luxury edge.

With S.I.L.K.  Michele Lee has created a chic and sophisticated collection for the modern woman who wants to express her fashionable side at an affordable price point!

Video Photography by Mariana Leung

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Ladies Who Lunch: EMERSON by Jackie Fraser-Swan Spring 2014!

Jackie Fraser-Swan debuted her EMERSON collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week four seasons ago and each season she has given us shows that are a delight to attend.

Memorable themes, great music and above all, amazing fashion have all been consistent in her presentations from season to season.

In the past, EMERSON by Jackie Fraser-Swan has wowed me with collections inspired by everything from women of the 1940’s era to 1970’s horror films.

For EMERSON Spring 2014, Jackie Fraser-Swan draws on her love of punk music and the culture that it promotes.  And as usual, not only is the fashion wonderful, but like all of her collections it is fun with a capital F!

Video Photography by Cassandra Past

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Ladies Who Lunch: Katya Leonovich Spring 2014!

Fashion can truly be considered a form of art and designer Katya Leonovich uses the craft of fashion design  as a means of artistic expression.

However, fashion is only one area in which Katya Leonovich has artistic talent.  An accomplished painter and sculptor, Katya Leonovich channels the work that she does in the other mediums into her fashion design.

Katya Leonovich merges all of her artistry into her collections, creating innovative cuts and drapes, and turning her paintings into original prints.

With every new season, Katya Leonovich manages to create beautiful wearable collections and she also reminds us that when done correctly, Fashion can be art.

Video Photography by Cassandra Past

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Ladies Who Lunch: Byron by Byron Lars on HSN!

We are all drawn to different designers that speak to our needs and provide clothes that allow us to show by style who we are.  However, some of the designers that we admire are oftentimes out of our range of affordability.

Byron Lars Beauty Mark packs a gigantic style punch and is most definitely a line that is very affordable.  However, Byron Lars is making his brilliant style accessible to an even wider audience through a partnership with HSN.

Byron has put together an exciting collection, Byron by Byron Lars, that you can buy on-line at HSN.com.  HSN has already starting to release some of the styles on their site and will continue adding pieces from the collection until the full line is available.

Byron Lars says, “I’ve created a new line for HSN, Byron by Byron Lars, that I am very excited to announce, offering sizing from 2-24!  Its about exciting yet timeless wardrobe builders that allow you to be pulled together without looking like you've tried”.

Signature white button down shirts twist, wrap and tie into feminine body enhancing must-haves and when paired with the perfect peg skirt, they become classic game changers!

Byron will appear on HSN February 27 from 2:00am - 3:00am EST and again from 9:00pm  - 10:00pm EST.

So what are you waiting for?  Dive into the stylishly flattering designs of Byron Lars with his new collection Byron by Byron Lars offered on HSN.com.  Getting that fashionable look has never been so easy!

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