Author: PurseFixation

Merry Christmas from NYC

Walking along 5th Avenue for the last minute shopping and to breathe in more of this special NYC atmosphere of Christmas, I stopped to see the best street Christmas show on earth. Broadway-festive show on 49th St. Yes! Saks Fifth Avenue gives us again a dazzling spectacle with all the glitter and sparkles that only NYC can offer.

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Angela & Roi: Handbags with the Cause

Angela & Roi vegan handbags, donate by color charity causes

Angela & Roi “Donate by Color” handbags and pop-up store in Soho.

Last Saturday, I attended Angela & Roi Trunk Show in Soho where I had a great pleasure to meet the designer Angela and talk about her unique collection of handbags and “Donate by Color” movement that the brand advocates.

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Zebra Dazzle Part I

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Single or multicolor, vertical or horizontal – stripes of all types and combinations cross the streets and walk the runways with a real dazzle of bold lines and contrasting colors that dizzy  yet draw the astonished eye. Among all of them, zebra stripes strike with a transfixing color duet that performs a mind-blowing act of pure sophistication and refined elegance spiced with a dash of exotic vibe.

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Killer Heels

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Object of desire, fascination, envy and inspiration, a high-heeled shoe was a star at the Brooklyn Museum event last Saturday. From the Venetian Renaissance exquisite slippers to the killer stilettos of Christian Louboutin, the exhibition featured more than 160 shoes by various designers including Chanel, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Manolo Blahnik, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Elsa Schiaparelli and others.

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The Eye of the Tiger Part II

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Who doesn’t fall for chic-year-round, sensational tiger stripes? Inspired by the untamed, this wild-meets-glam print excites imagination, ignites creativity, stimulates inner strengths and inflames instincts. Infused with vibrant shades or balanced with monochromatic pieces, it delivers a confident, graphic pop and decadent flair, perfect for a girls’ night out or a visit in an art gallery. It’s hard to believe that there are only slightly over 3000 tigers living in the wild today, all of them in Asia.

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The Eye of the Tiger Part I

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 “I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter

 Dancing through the fire

‘Cause  I am a champion

And you’re gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

‘Cause I am a champion

 And you’re gonna hear me roar”

   “Roar”, Katy Perry (video)

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NYC Christmas Window Displays

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Christmas time is coming together with a wave of arctic cold here in New York City. However, the low temperatures don’t discourage the tourists and New Yorkers eager to see this season’s festive holiday window displays from gathering in front of big stores and boutiques. And, everybody knows that Macy’s Herald Square flagship store and Lord & Taylor on the 5th Avenue have the most magnificent window displays in the world.

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Rose Renaissance Part II

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                            ‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
                               By any other name would smell as sweet.’

Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare

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Rose Renaissance Part I

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“People where you live,” the little prince said, “grow five thousand roses in one garden… yet they don’t find what they’re looking for…[…] And yet what they’re looking for could be found in a single rose […]”― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

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Camouflage Exposed Part II – Featuring beq Pettina

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Camo is a new leopard! Demilitarized, this eye-catching and impactful pattern is trooping in to win the final battle over other trendy prints. Intricate, arresting design combined with fine tailoring, dazzling fabrics and dashing hues makes a stylish knockout. From shoes and pants, through dresses, tops and coats, the camouflage trend transforms this utilitarian, obscure motif into the chic fashion staple. The effect is unexpected and astonishing, as the camo garments and accessories strike the senses with visually splendid palette and lavish lines.

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