Halloween Make Up

Dressing up for Halloween this weekend? I was just at Sephora and saw these awesome Halloween make up kits. Each one contains all of the things you will need to get these stunning looks. I especially love the vampire red lips!

Diane Von Furstenberg Home Collection

Diane Von Furstenberg has long been an inspiration to me. The designer herself is timeless as are here collections. Recently DVF has debuted a new home textiles collection so now you can dress your home with these fun prints.

Attack of Leopard Print

Splashes of Leopard print are popping up all over the city. The beautiful print is a fun playful accent and I myself am angling for a Leopard print coat like this one.

Shown:
A.P.C. Leopard-print cotton sweater, $150
Natural Loopy Leopard Print, $250
ASOS | ASOS Belted Leopard Coat at ASOS, $126
Leopard print pony shoe boot, $250
Oroton Gold Leopard Chain Mail Necklace, 100 GBP
Black Stripey Leopard Scarf by Mulberry, 130 GBP
Rika / Leopard Print Scarf, $170

Barneys Co-Op Brooklyn Opens

Barneys New York CO-OP Brooklyn opened this week! The new store is located on the corner of Atlantic Ave and Court Street in Brooklyn Heights. While the selection of designer clothing has steadily been growing on Atlantic Ave over the last couple of years. The addition of Barneys CO-OP department store will sure be a change for the neighborhood which consists mostly of small boutiques.

Address:
194 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

Timberland EathKeeper Boots

I wanted to share with you a great new find. Heritage brand Timberland has introduced a new collection of boots this year that are really stylish called EarthKeepers. The EarthKeeper collection are partly made with recycled materials but you wouldn't know if from the looks of them. Finding boots that are well made and will last a long time for a reasonable price (under $200) is challenging these days. Timberland has been making craftsman style boots since the 1950s. My favorite design aspect of these styles by Timberland is the mixing of leather and suede. I have a pair of the EarthKeepers Bethel Buckle Tall Zip Boot in Bitter Chocolate and I love them. The reddish brown is a really unique color and they are so comfortable and sturdy. Check out more of the Timberland EarthKeeper collection here. And the best part is Lucky Magazine and Timberland have offered Fashion Plate readers $20 off their purchase. Shown: Madison Heights Tall Boot $190, Cabot Pull On Tall Boot $200, Bethel Buckle Tall Boot $190, Cabot Biker Boot $140.

Alexis Bittar Jewelry

I am lusting after these blue green hues and "drunken cut" stones. The gold only makes them more magical and glittery. Very Blue Lagoon.

Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Goldplated Cuff Bracelet, $495
Modern Georgian Framed Green Amethyst Earrings, $295
Alexis Bittar Faceted Hydroquartz Ring, $245
Alexis Bittar "Modern Georgian Amy" Green Amethyst Hydroquartz Drop..., $245
Alexis Bittar 'Miss Havisham' Interlaced Earrings, $225
Modern Georgian Framed Green Amethyst Ring, $245

Summer Snow Art Exhibit

Summer Snow is an art exhibit that interprets the SS 2011 woman Marsèll Goccia collection. The art collabortive Nucleo suggests a snowfall out of season. Spraying white polyurethane with a semiautomatic machine Nucleo recreates the effect of random typical snowstorm on the shoes. The show runs Via Paullo 12/A Milan | 23rd September – 15th October. 26 Rue Saint Gilles, 75003, Paris | 30th September – 8th October

Fashion Week Spring 2011 Wrap Up

Here are some of my favorite looks from last weeks Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week.

Pretty prints from Rebecca Taylor.

Keeping it simple - Black and White from Rachel Comey

Pops of orange from Charlotte Ronson.

Ethnic bohemian from Anna Sui.

Tory Burch Spring 2011 Collection

Here are some photos I took at last weeks Tory Burch fashion presentation. The girls all looked lovely in their 70's inspired looks. Some of my favorite things from the show were the high waisted skirts and the bright pops of orange. Overall the styles were really pretty, flirty and feminine. Lots of pieces on my shopping list for Spring!

Opening Ceremony and Pendelton

For Fashions Night Out last night I attended the Opening Ceremony's French flea market at the Ace Hotel. The real stand out of the evening for me was the Opening Ceremony Pendelton collaboration collection. Opening Ceremony brilliantly transformed the signature patterns and prints of Pendelton into high fashion pieces.

Peep Toe Shoes and Tights

The first chill of fall is in the air in New York and has me thinking of putting my summer dresses away and heading and figuring out what I am going to wear! One of my favorite things to try this fall is colored tights with peep toe shoes.

Alloy > OPAQUE TIGHTS > accessories > legwear, $3.99
Alloy > OPAQUE TIGHTS > accessories > legwear, $3.99
Alexander McQueen Leather Peep Toes with Zip Detail, 240 GBP
Toe the Line Heel, $130
Pink Studio "Junnet" peep toe wedges, $95

La Mer Watch Contest Giveaway

La Mer Collections’ Watches were born from Martine Ilana’s journeys. The latest collection was inspired by Costa Rica. La Mer is giving away three watches from the Costa Rica Collection to Fashion Plate readers. All you need to do is create a Costa Rican inspired outfit to pair with one of these three watches (Bali Stud Wrap Watch, Aqua Vintage Detailed Watch and Lipstick Pink Oversized Square Watch) Email a 500 x 500 dpi JPG of your outfit to fashionplateblog@yahoo.com. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Minx Nail Decals

I have been seeing the most amazing nail jobs lately in New York. Yesterday I saw a girl on the corner and each of her fingernails was painted a different shade of pink. And today at the pharmacy my cashier had the most amazing mint green nails and one nail on each hand had an intricate black and white pattern. I started to think am I going to the wrong salon? I did some research and found out that these crazy patterns are most likely Minx nail decals. They can only be applied by a certified salon which you can find on their website. Sephora also launched Chic Print for Nails which come in several fun dyi patterns $15.

Winter Kate Kimono Jackets

So ready for a season change and to dive into these lush rich colors. These bohemian Kimono inspired jackets by Nicole Richie's Winter Kate line are so stylish and can be paired with so many things!

Winter Kate by fashionplateblog featuring kimono jacket

Winter Kate Eden Jacket in Purple Plume, $229
Winter Kate Opy Jacket in Wildwood Purple, $229
Winter Kate Eden Jacket in Yellow Plume, $229
Winter Kate by Nicole Richie Opy Jacket in Wildwood and Amethyst - as..., $216

Barneys New York Warehouse Sale

The Barneys Warehouse Sales starts tomorrow August 19 - September 6. Get ready to scower the racks and fight your way through the crowds.

255 W. 17th Street
Between 7th and 8th Ave.
Aug 19, 20 8am-9pm
Weekends 10am-7pm
Weekdays 10am-9pm

So I just hit the sale yesterday. I went before work and was in and out in an hour with some amazing finds. It was definitely crowded but the racks were well organized by size and designer and there was a dressing room although it was stuff to score a mirror.

Rope Jewelry

Lately I have been noticing all sorts of cool jewelry made out of rope. While rope on it's own would make a somewhat unexceptional piece, pair it with gold or silver, and interesting stones and viola some amazingly unique pieces.

Sabrina Dehoff Mint Single Cord Rope And Gold Plated Tube Bracelet, $101
Sabrina Dehoff Rope Bracelet With Gold Crystal Plate - Grey, 174 GBP
silver triangles & blue rope necklace, $129
Rope Belt, $330

Product Review: Havaianas

I first fell in love with Havaianas a few years ago when I was traveling in Brazil. I don't think I took them off for the entire trip. Havaianas Brazilian flip flops were originally made in 1962 (who knew they were so old!) and originally came in 8 colors. Nowdays there are upwards of 20 different styles and a ton of different colors. Some of my favorites shown here are the Havaianas Slim, Fun, Surf Girl, Fit, and Top Mix. I recently had the opportunity to try the Fit, which has an extra wrap around ankle strap and looks even more like a sandal. The matte gold is perfect for beach to dinner occasions like the Hamptons, where I will be wearing them this weekend. And you never have to worry about getting any blisters with Havaianas. I can literally walk in them for hours with no discomfort. Havaianas also has some of the most creative ad campaigns around. For more styles of Havaianas womens sandals visit their website.

Snoozer Looser Fall Preview

I just received the look book for the Snoozer Looser Fall / Winter line and had to share it with you guys. I have posted about New York designer Snoozer Looser in the past and I am really excited about her new collection. I love the mixing and matching of these funky prints and the styling is so great. The knee socks and brightly colored tights are perfect accents.

Product Review: Aveeno Positively Nourishing

I have recently had the opportunity to try the Positively Nourishing Hydrating body wash and Whipped Souffle by Aveeno. The products are infused with shea butter so that they are ultra nourishing and leave your skin soft and refreshed. I barely needed to use lotion after using the shower gel, unlike harsh soaps which can strip my skin of moisture. And after spending all week on my beach vacation to Cape Cod last week, these products were the perfect trick for restoring my skin.

Dominic Jones Jewelry

I recently came across this bold line of animalistic jewelry by designer Dominic Jones. I love the predatory aspect to these pieces and yet the gold makes them look chic and glamorous. They would be so fun to wear!

Mad Men Style Inspiration

I am excited for the Premiere of Mad Men tonight. I have noticed a lot of 50s inspired fashion trends for fall. Think cardigan sets, brooches, and full skirts.

Alice + Olivia for MAC Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics has recently released it's latest designer collaboration with this new line by Alice + Olivia. I love all of the funky colors and the retro (80's) glam packaging. These pops of color will be really great for fall and can be used in a small dose during the day or in a heavier application for a more bold look during the evening.

Nautical Fashion Inspiration

Nautical Anchor Tee, $15
Piped Sailor Mini Skirt, $94
Women's AE Nautical Stripe Bandeau Bikini (Medium Vintage Destroy), $20
Miss L Fire Hello Sailor Wedge Sandals, $101
A Little Nautical Cuff, $65
3 x Punk Stud Set, 3 GBP

This summer is all about nautical accents. Whether you are actually going to be in Marthas Vineyard this weekend is besides the point. You can still look like you just stepped off a sailboat with these adorable pieces.

Starla Sandals

Starla Sandals are the perfect way to put a little bling in your summer wardrobe. These stylish flip flop sandals are jewel encrusted but still have a casualness to them. Each sandal is handmade using leather and Swarovski crystals.

Owner, Michele Paredes, designs each sandal and her South Florida roots provide the perfect influence. The sandals feel luxurious, and yet can be paired with anything. Throw a pair on for the beach or wear them out to dinner at your favorite hot spot. No matter where you choose to wear them you will feel glamorous. When I wear mine I feel like I could be catching the next jet to San Tropez or the Canary Islands. Now if only it were true...maybe if I click my heals.

Shown: Gold Luxe $90, Gold Brilliance $90, Gold Opulance $120