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Ray-Ban Wayfarers make a comeback in bold colors and designs

 in Eyewear / General Fashion / Trends  tagged 1980s / 1990s / ray bans / spring 2011 / sunglasses / vintage styles by

Ray-Ban Wayfarers were one of the hottest styles of sunglasses in the 1980’s here in the Bay Area. Anywhere you turned, Fashionistas and non-Fashionistas were either wearing Vuarnet’s or Wayfarers. While Vuarnet fans opted for classic colors such as black and brown, Ray-Ban fans wore their Wayfarers in white, red or any color that suited their outfit of the day.

Ray-Ban Wayfarers, originally introduced to the market in 1952, have cycled in and out of fashion over the last sixty plus years. Over the past five years, Ray-Ban Wayfarers have been creeping back onto city streets with celebrities such as Drew Barymoore launching them back into the spotlight. For the upcoming resort and spring season, Ray-Ban has released several new colors and prints for the Wayfarer style, many of which are sold exclusively at Nordstrom.

Bold colors, mixed textures and unlikely color combinations were dominant on the spring 2011 runways in New York, Paris and Milan. The Ray-Ban Wayfarer colors and design palette mirrors the visual vibe designers put forth for the upcoming spring season.

Ray-Ban Wayfarers are being shown in classic Wayfarer colors such as white, black and red for the spring season. The bright and bold colors, that Ray-Ban is showing for spring on their Wayfarer style sunglasses, is capturing the attention of Fashionistas everywhere. With a move towards mixing bold together, the thought of pairing a fabulous pair of turquoise Ray-Ban Wayfarers with a candy pink top, orange pencil skirt and pale beige handbag on a yellow Christian Louboutin foundation, has fashion savvy shoppers flocking to Nordstrom for a pair.

Ray-Ban Wayfarers are being shown in turquoise, candy pink, sunny yellow, hot pink/black, mellow orange/tortoise, medium blue/white, leopard print as well as many other prints and color combinations. Ray-Ban Wayfarers can also have the lenses changed by an optometrist for Fashionistas who need prescription sunglasses.

Ray-Ban Wayfarer’s come in two styles, classic and “new small” which is a slightly slimmer version of the original, now dubbed classic. The new collection of Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses can be found at Nordstrom Stores and online atNordstrom.com . Happy Shopping and stay fabulous 

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BEAVALDES Collection is the ultimate luxury indulgence

 in General Fashion / Handbags  tagged beavaldes / evening bags by

Bea Valdes is the mastermind designer behind BEAVALDES Collection which is a luxury designer accessory line based in the Philippines. Bea Valdes uses crystal and semi-precious stones to adorn fabulous pouch handbags, clutches and shoulder bags. Her amazing pouch handbag named the Fleurs du Mal (FDM) satin bulb bag by designer BEAVALDES, was recently worn by celebrity Fergie, of The Black Eyed Peas on the American Music Awards red carpet.

Bea Valdes creates one-of-a-kind masterpieces that are hand-crafted and create a WOW factor. In addition to intricately embroidered and beaded handbags, Bea Valdes creates belts, vests and amazing bib necklaces. The BEAVALDES Collection is so unique, that the pieces can be worn with black tie attire, semi-formal attire or even carefully paired with casual-elegant looks to add a bit of glamour to an evening dinner look or daytime luncheon ensemble.

BEAVALDES Collection necklaces, handbags and belts can take up to ten weeks to make by hand. Bea Valdes sources her materials from around the world; adding to the uniqueness and luxuriousness of each handcrafted item.

The Fleurs du Mal (FDM) handbag by designer BEAVALDES is one of the most amazing handbags on the market. It can be created in any color a client desires and can be cherished as an heirloom piece. The Fleur du Mal is truly a work of art, as is every piece made by BEAVALDES.

For more information about designer BEAVALDES visit beavaldes.com.

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Glitter Pumps for the Holidays

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged high heels / holiday fashion / holidays 2010 by

Glitter pumps have slowly become an evening classic over the past few years since Christian Louboutin fist made them popular a few years ago. Glitter pumps have been shown with evening gowns on the red carpet as well as semi-formal attire. A pair of glitter pumps can be worn over again, unlike a dress which can only be worn to the same event once, making them a good investment purchase.

The glitter pump has a few variations such as open toe, closed toe, platform, flat sole and for the 2010 holiday season, Louboutin has included a kitten heel, ankle strap glitter pump. Christian Louboutin has also created a pointy toe glitter flat which comes in classic pale gold and silver. Louboutin is not the only creator of glitter pumps; Diane Von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo and Guiseppe Zanotti have their own versions of the glitter pump for the holiday season.

Christian Louboutin has upped the ante this holiday season by showing his traditional glitter pumps in colors such as candy pink, bright yellow, midnight blue, silver and black.

The glitter pump seems to have become a classic, making it a wise purchase for the holiday season. The glitter pump can be found in platforms, flat soles, kitten heels and flats; giving everyone a choice of style. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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