DVF RECAP: Grand Opening Atlanta

from the DVF Facebook page / the #DVFAtlanta crew

from Brittany Hampton's IG / DVF Ambassador 

Sharing a DVF moment with Theo Tyson & Jan Hickel.

Another DVF moment. This time with Annie Carleo & Lisa Rayner.

DVF brought its New York City chic to Atlanta and celebrated with a spectacular grand opening soiree last night. The newest Diane von Furstenberg showroom is located at Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead.

Brittany Hampton, who won the coveted title of DVF Ambassador per the House of DVF - a show on the E! Network that had me glued to my fashion seat- hosted the festivities last night. Brittany was lovely, and naturally, in high demand, surrounded by endless fans and the E! cameras who were filming season 2. From what I heard, next season is going to be insane!

The event itself was wonderful. Mainly because the energy from guests and the DVF glamazons alike was happy, enthusiastic and very friendly. Everyone was having a super great time, sipping on bubbly, engaged in conversation and of course, shopping. I noticed something quite refreshing (for those of us who go out too much!) there were many new, fresh faces in attendance. I loved that!

As for the showroom... its layout, look and design are perfection. The feel is clean, polished, refined and elegant, like its iconic leader. Welcome to Atlanta Diane von Furstenberg.

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Five Must-Have Shoes for Him for Every Occasion

Alright guys, lets have a quick chat about shoes. How many shoes do you have? If your answer is a couple then you really need to keep reading. I have a lot, though not as much as my friend Jeff who's the gay-incarnation of Imelda Marcos.

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Don't freak out. You don't need dozens, but then again, isn't variety the spice of life? Women like to have options, why shouldn't we? I went into my closet and pulled five pairs of shoes that I can't live without. 1- you need a boot (not cowboy boots!!). These are brown suede by Calvin Klein. I have other boots in black and in burgundy. Boots are great to wear in the Fall and Winter with almost anything from a pair of jeans to dress pants. If the boots are dressy enough, you can even wear them with a suit. Stay away from too much decoration. Good design doesn't need frills. 2- get casual in style. Don't wear your running shoes everywhere. I kick around in these aqua All Stars. I also have them in blue, purple, white, brown and cream. Wear them with shorts, jeans, khakis and if you can pull them off with a suit, more power to ya. Rock them! 3- Definitely incorporate a casual shoe dressier than sneakers. These blue suede Penguins with wing-tip stitching are perfect for almost every occasion. 4- Lace ups are an absolute must-have. A staple. Get a pair in black and one in brown. The design should be classic. Lace ups are the dressiest of shoes. Obviously wear them to special occasions or to the office if you work in a corporate environment. But if you want to change it up a bit, dress them down with a casual outfit. It's okay to bend the rules. The ones pictured are by Ferragamo and I purchased them over 10 years ago! Yep, take care of your shoes guys! 5- And finally, everyone man should own a loafer or three. These are by Gucci. I have another fave pair by Prada. I've worn them with all styles of looks to all sorts of events. I've dressed them up and dressed them down. You can find loafers in almost all brands. Find a pair you like. Tassels are fine as are straps across the top, but stay away from over-embellishments.

Have fun with fashion. Upgrading your personal style is manageable when done in smaller steps.

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BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REVEALS SECOND ANNUAL ‘COLOR PALETTE OF THE YEAR’

 Home, Fashion and Entertaining Trends Embrace Bold, Tropical Hues and Sophisticated Neutrals in 2015

Better Homes and Gardens today revealed its second annual Better Homes and Gardens® Color Palette of the Year in tandem with the magazine’s March Color Issue, hitting newsstands on February 17th. The collection of six colors highlights the most current trends in home and fashion, in hues that complement each other through multiple combinations. 

To design the palette, Better Homes and Gardens editors scouted trend forecasts, runway shows, trade show booths, and spoke with color experts at the Color Marketing Group’s International Summit. BHG editors then fine-tuned the tones to offer hues that are modern, lasting, and most importantly, livable. “This year, we’ve built on the success of our first Color Palette of the Year to offer readers new possibilities for freshening up their homes and everyday lives,” says Gayle Butler, Editor-in-Chief, Better Homes and Gardens. “For 2015, our approach is all about optimism and a fresh outlook – adding vibrant pops of color in places where you might least expect them.”

Below is the 2015 Better Homes and Gardens® Color Palette of the Year:

 ·      RAINFOREST GREEN: A show-stopping jewel tone that looks and feels alive/ PARADISE 6720 (SHERWIN-WILLIAMS)

·       WARM  BLUSH: Romantic in the home and flattering on every skin type /NAÏVE PEACH 6631 (SHERWIN-WILLIAMS)

·         SHAPE-SHIFTING CORAL: Like a chameleon – sassy, yet soft /  SALMON ROSE 2003-3C (VALSPAR)

·         OCEANIC BLUE: Deep and dreamy with a refreshing intensity/  ESSENTIAL TEAL T15-3 (BEHR)

·         FRESH BERRY: The perfect kick of color, bursting with life /  PANAMA ROSE 1181-7 (PPG)

·         SOPHISICATED GRAY: Dripping with drama. Rich, sexy and serene/ STONE’S THROW 28-18 (PRATT & LAMBERT)

To celebrate the launch, Better Homes and Gardens will be revealing the 2015 Color Palette of the Year through a series of Instagram posts using the @BetterHomesandGardens handle. Readers are invited to share ways in which they are incorporating the palette into their lives by using the hashtag #BHGColor and browsing dedicated Instagram accounts for each of this year’s six colors featuring images from BHG blogger favorites. Following the reveal, BHG will host a ‘Week of Color’ beginning March 9, unveiling collaborative Pinterest boards with top lifestyle bloggers, as well as highlighting special color content for readers across all BHG social media platforms and online at bhg.com.

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Sip on Love this Valentine's Day with {Pink} Cocktails

Set the mood this Valentine’s Day with delicious, festive and easy to whip up cocktails from LiDestri Spirit’s Pink Limoncello and The Ice Cream Bar. Here are the recipes for these blissful bubblies for you to toast to a romantic night or to share with your girlfriends at a singles soirée. (From L-R):

Pink Passion: 
1 part chilled LiDestri Pink Limoncello 
2 parts cranberry juice 
Served on the rocks and topped off with 7up. 

Pinktini: 
Pink Limoncello 
Shaken with gin or Vodka

First Kiss: 
1 part chilled LiDestri Pink Limoncello 
2 parts sparkling wine garnished with fresh berries
served in a champagne flute

The Ice Cream Bar’s Peach Lady 
1 oz Peach Lambic Ice Cream
.5oz Raspberry Liqueur (substitute with any berry liqueur)
4oz dry champagne or prosecco

Directions Peach Lady: Pour raspberry liqueur into bottom of chilled flute glass. Pour champagne in halfway, letting bubbles settle. Drop in 1 scoop of Peach Lambic. Serve immediately and watch the magic happen.

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Doggies on the Catwalk moves to Buckhead Atlanta

As I sat on the upstairs patio at Shake Shack in Buckhead Atlanta in early Fall of 2014 my eyes travelled across the spectacular property and my imagination began to wander. I said to my friend Jeff, who was dining with me, that Buckhead Atlanta would make an incredible venue for a fashion show. When a couple of other friends said the same thing about a week later, I knew. I knew!

I am thrilled to announce that the 8th Annual Doggies on the Catwalk will be at Buckhead Atlanta! The Doggies Board, Buckhead Atlanta and I share the excitement over this amazing partnership. This year will definitely be the most posh, most fabulous Doggies on the Catwalk. Thank you to so many supporters, past and present who have brought us to this point.

High fashion, celebrity models and influencers, and the real stars of the evening, doggies for adoption, carried and strutted down the catwalk, all together for one fab-fun evening at the city's trendsetting Buckhead Atlanta. We are equally excited to welcome our benefitting partner, Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption. When I visited them last year, I knew in my heart, from the moment I entered, this was it. Such a wonderful organization.

Doggies on the Catwalk will be held on Saturday, June 13th. Monica Pearson returns to emcee, we love that! Tickets can be purchased through the Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption website and will be available soon.

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Say I Love You this Valentine's Day with Beau Ties LTD

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Because love is a battlefield, fight the love battle in style with Beau Ties LTD. Be edgy. Be cool. Be a trendsetter and gift your lover neckwear. I'm wearing a premium silk bowtie with a very classy and subtle heart motif from Beau Ties LTD of Vermont. Perfect for Valentine's Day. The have a large selection of Valentine-themed bowties to choose from that are as creative as they are dapper. Whether your personal style is classic, traditional, fashion-forward or unique, trust me, these bowties are versatile and can transition seamlessly from look to look. Forget the chocolate. Forget the flowers. Give him beau ties...

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It's Coming! New York Fashion Week: MEN'S

Pack your bags boys, we're headed to NYC! New York Fashion Week: Men's is coming this summer and can we start with an "it's about damn time!" The CFDA made their "official" announcement earlier today that July 13, 2015 will kick off four days of men's runway, presentations and special events. Some of the menswear designers already slated to present their 2016 Spring collections are Michael Bastain, Michael Kors, Robert Geller, Orley, Ovadia & Sons, Public School, Todd Snyder, Calvin Klein and Rag & Bone. There are more names coming! Tommy Hilfiger was a proponent in making this happen so a thumbs up for TH. NYFW: Men's will coincide with New York Men's Market Week. Amen to the fashion Gods!

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