Faux Fur trend hitting the streets

So I know you have noticed that various items that are covered in faux fur....and I gotta say, I'm loving it! Well this faux fur style falls right into place with today's economic times. I may not be able to rock that mink stole that I have had my eyes, but I can find something similar that will still be in chic and fashionable! So take a look at some of the faux fur items that have made it from runway to the stores,and see which ones you'll rock this season!









~XOXO FashionHustler

Which Wardrobe items can you Save vs. Splurge

OK, we all know that these days it doesn't take a lot of money to look runway chic, but there are a few pieces in your wardrobe that are worth spending a little extra money on. Take a look at this quick guide to investment dressing and budget wardrobe finds.



A Classic Coat:
Outerwear is something you put on all week long, over every outfit, so it makes sense to invest in something well-crafted. What makes a luxurious coat stand out on the street? Look for a tailored fit (one that hugs your shoulders and doesn’t overwhelm your frame), top-quality fabrics (such as wool and cashmere) and distinctive details (well-placed pockets, buttons and lining). The pea coat, camel and duster coat are all classic styles that get reimagined every season and always look chic.



Simple & chic Boots:
If there is one style of footwear that is equally elegant and functional, it’s the tall boot. An unadorned pair in a dark neutral color and with a slightly rounded toe are ridiculously wearable. You can match them with dress pants, dresses, skirts, jeans and leggings and they’ll always look smart — neither too casual nor overly dressy. Be wary of mid-calf heights: they’ll cut off the line of your legs and make you look shorter. A style that hits just under your kneecaps will elongate. And if you’re wearing tall boots with skirts or dresses and hosiery, match the color of your tights to the color of your boots to make legs look longest



Timeless Tote:
Being tossed around, swung over shoulders and exposed to the elements, our handbags can take a beating. Budget bags can lose their luster quickly — and you can’t look polished if your tote has rips, loose threads or missing hardware. Higher-priced materials, quality clasps or closures and superior craftsmanship tend to age better than cheaper alternatives. Zero in on one that has a ladylike shape and simple metal add-ons. And don’t be afraid of color. A dark shade of navy, green, plum or red can work like a neutral and be worn day in and day out.



A Printed Top:
Season to season, a different print, color and designer detail is hailed as a must-have. Budget-friendly tops are a brilliant way to incorporate hits of specific trends into your existing wardrobe without spending a lot of money. For example, with a $30 animal-print top, you can update your look instantly without feeling remorse when you stop wearing it. And a new top can make an old pair of jeans feel — and look — like new.



Statement Jewelry:
When chosen carefully, inexpensive jewelery can fool even the most fashion-savvy crowd. Hit the mall and you’ll find no shortage of impressive accessories — inspired by runway styles, with eye-catching details — at a fraction of boutique prices. With statement jewelery, even a simple jeans and T-shirt outfit can be transformed several ways with the addition of an oversize necklace, glittering earrings or a stack of bangles. Study the latest designer collections to get a sense of what’s hot now.



Everyday Denim:
Long gone are the days of hundred-dollar designer denim. Today, booty-flattering fits, premium fabrics and modern-looking finishes are widely available — minus the jaw-dropping prices. And since most of us live in our jeans 24/7, you need more than one pair. Three pairs is a good starting point: one to wear with flats or sneakers, one that’s work-appropriate or hemmed to wear with heels and one non-blue shade (think black, gray or white).


~XOXO FashionHustler

Derek Lam Designs for eBay

Derek Lam announced plans to introduce an original collection to be sold exclusively on eBay, which is the world's largest online marketplace and a leading U.S. destination for fashion.

"Having a direct and immediate dialogue with the online audience is what makes fashion exciting and relevant in this moment,” said Derek Lam. "eBay’s technology offers me a unique and innovative opportunity to reach new and existing customers directly, and to create fashion they desire.”

Lam will unveil a ready-to-wear collection of original designs at a presentation during New York Fashion Week in February 2011 and invite shoppers to vote for their favorites on eBay.com. His final collection will be available for purchase in Spring/Summer 2011 at accessible, fixed price points—delivering shoppers immediate, in season access to Lam’s signature designs at excellent value, exclusively on eBay.

Lam has received abundant recognition within the fashion industry, winning the CFDA Perry Ellis-Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Womenswear in 2005, the Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund Prize in 2005 and the CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year Award in 2007. He launched his label in 2003 – sold at Lam’s two retail stores, online at DerekLam.com and at premium retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Barney’s – and was named creative director of Tods in 2006. Lam’s clientele includes Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Leighton Meester, Rachel Bilson, Kate Bosworth and Anne Hathaway, among others. For more, visit www.dereklam.com.

~XOXO FashionHustler

Eating for Great Skin

Many people often ask me what type of products do I use on my skin to keep it so healthy, well I tell them it's not always about the products used but what foods you put into your body. Eating superfoods is known to slow down the aging process, and they are also fantastic for your skin. Choosing the right foods as a part of your diet, combined with a proper skin cleansing & moisturizing regimen can help achieve softer younger-looking skin.

You ask what are Superfoods? These are foods that have high antioxidants. Foods that contain this can help reduce the damage from sun exposure, smoke and pollution. These antioxidants also help prevent wrinkles, loss of skin firmness and other signs of aging. Here's some examples of what foods will fall under this category:

fruits — tomatoes, all berries
beans — kidney, pinto and black beans
veggies — peppers, broccoli, carrots, snow peas, dark-green leafy veggies, such as kale
range fruit — oranges, melons, papaya, peaches, mango

Also one of the most highly recommended superfood in juice form is pomegranate. It is said to contain ellagic acid to fight damage from free radicals as well as punicalagin to increase your body's ability to preserve collagen. Collagen is actually the connective tissue that makes your skin look younger, smoother and soft.

Hope these tips were a big help for you, because they definitely were for me!

~XOXO FashionHustler

Justin Bieber to Launch a New Fragrance

The teenage pop phenomenon Justin Bieber is bursting onto the celebrity fragrance scene, with a twist. Rather than introduce a traditional fragrance housed in a glass bottle, the 16-year-old tween and teen heartthrob has teamed up with the newly formed company Etoile Nation Beauty to introduce wristbands and dog tags infused with a unisex fragrance called My World. The scented accessories are slated to launch in Wal-Mart stores on Black Friday.


~XOXO FashionHustler

Lanvin for H&M

Last year, H&M toasted their Sonia Rykiel collaboration with a blow-out celebration in Paris’ Grand Palais. They built a faux-Eiffel Tower and staged a parade full of Lily Cole-topped floats and marching geese. It was — to put it mildly — just a bit over the top. So this time around, in honor of Alber Elbaz’s capsule collection, they’re toning things down a tad and staging a tasteful (this is Lanvin after all) runway show at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan on November 19th.

It will, most likely, feature a cast of models to rival Rykiel’s and will definitely include a handful of customized outfits. The one-offs will be auctioned for charity post-show and the next day, when H&M celebrates its new Las Vegas flagship, that city’s residents (and visitors) will have the chance to buy the collection three days before anyone else.

~XOXO FashionHustler

Check out the Hottest Fall Fragrances

Many women out there are determined to find their signature scent for the season. Well ladies you are in luck, because I have tracked down the hottest fragrances on the market for both work and play, so check them out!


For Day: Kate Spade Twirl
This fruity floral scent is as whimsical as its name (and the gold confetti-adorned bottle it comes in), with hints of pink watermelon, blackberry, and orange blossom.

$65 for 1.7 fl. oz. at department and specialty stores



For Night: Outspoken by Fergie
The first scent from the Princess of the Peas is as sexy and unique as the singer herself, with bold notes of black leather, iced berry, and wild saffron.

$28 exclusively through an Avon representative at avon.com



For Day: Peace, Love & Juicy Couture
Decked out with turquoise beads, gold charms, and girlie pink tassels, the gorgeous boho-chic bottle is reason enough to try this pretty new floral scent.

$67 for 1.7 fl. oz. at department and specialty stores



For Night: Givenchy Play for Her Intense
The female take on Play is as fun and sexy as its male counterpart. Not surprising, since the "Intense" version contains the same musky amyris wood, plus pink peppercorns and tiare flower.

$68 at Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Sephora in October



For Day: PureDKNY
Inspired by love, joy, and comfort, this warm, vanilla-spiked floral fragrance will make you want to snuggle under a cashmere blanket with someone you love.

$60 for 1.7 fl. oz. at department stores and dkny.com



For Night: Gucci Guilty
With a name like "Guilty," you know that this scent is going to be seductive and rich. And the mix of mandarin, pink pepper, lilac, and patchouli doesn't disappoint. Note: Watch out for the steamy Gucci Guilty commercial starring Evan Rachel Wood and Chris Evans.

$75 for 1.7 fl. oz. at department stores



For Night: Giorgio Beverly Hills
The unofficial scent of the '80s is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and to commemmorate the luxe floral fragrance, the brand is releasing it in a limited-edition gold bottle.

$52 for 1.7 fl. oz. at department stores



~XOXO FashionHustler

Top Nail Polishes to Rock this Fall

Many times we see all of the great new fashions to hit the runways each season, but in most cases we can't afford the high fashion pieces. Well thank goodness for the small things that pull together a wardrobe such as cool nail polish shades! Take a look at the top nail polish colors to rock this fall.




Avon Matte Nail Enamel in Violetta, $5




Chanel Nail Colour in Paradoxal, $23




China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Emerald Fitzgerald, $6.50




Essie Limited Addiction, $8




MAC Nail Lacquer in Ming Blue, $13



~XOXO FashionHustler

Nordstrom Rack opens St. Louis Location Today!

The new Nordstrom Rack store located in Brentwood Square opens today at 9am. They will have many festivities starting at 8am to launch their new store. Their hours of operations will be Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sunday 11am-6pm. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price division of Nordstrom Inc. which offers clearance merchandise from their department store racks. This is the perfect time for the grand opening being that we are in the midst of a season change. So grab your comfortable shopping shoes and snatch up some of the great deals. See you there!

~XOXO FashionHustler

These Boots were Made for Walking

Sorry guys for the little intermission that I took on my blog, but The FashionHustler is back! Well as you all know, fall fashion is my favorite, so I am excited to share with you what I have been seeing these past few months for this upcoming season. Well the perfect fall/winter boot is one of the most important items one should own. I have been seeing a variety of styles such as booties, hiking-inspired looks, and military/combat styles as well. Take a look at the different styles and colors I picked out to give you a start on the fall season!


H&M $49.95



Tommy Hilfiger $498



Christian Louboutin $1,725



Rag & Bone $850




Surface To Air $400



See By Chloe $795



Loeffler Randall $625



Belle by Digerson Morrison $395


~XOXO FashionHustler

2010 Fall Trend Report: 70's Flair

Chloé



The thing that I like about this fall season is that we have so many great decades of style to choose from. One of my favorite is the 70s era. Well this season there are so many cute and stylish ideas for any occasion. This fall we get a chance to redefine power dressing in buttery silks, luxe trousers, honey-colored fur, and sleek neutral accessories. Enjoy!




Tom Ford


Salvatore Ferragamo


Proenza Schouler


Gucci


Dinh Van



~XOXO FashionHustler

Fall 2010 Trend Report: '50s Fashion

The Fabulous 50s was an era that has brought us so many great fashions, from the poodle skirt, to Dior's New Look. The decade's fashions were heavily influenced by the birth of Rock 'n' Roll, and post war Baby Boom. Many designers such as Vuitton, Jacobs, and Chanel have definitely taken some of the fab styles of the 50s and transformed them for their Fall 2010 Collections!


Marc Jacobs



Alberto Guardiani


Milly


Chanel


Prada


Vuitton


~XOXO FashionHustler