The Super Cool Style of JJ Suspenders

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Suspenders are one of the coolest men's accessories out there and yet not so many men wear them. Let's change that! Allow me to introduce you to JJ Suspenders - the greatest brand I've found on the market. The owner's of JJ Suspenders decided to start their own company of producing quality, hand-crafted suspenders after looking and looking for them in stores and online and not finding what they desired - I can totally relate to that! (In the photo above) I'm wearing JJ Suspenders in leather. These are sharp. Badass! I paired them up with a lavender Brooks Brothers shirt and Uniqlo jeans and I was good to go! The leather suspenders are adjustable through their handsome brass buckles and I've got to tell ya, the clip-on construction  is very solid. I wore them all day. They provided that little extra oomph to my look.

Solids, stripes and patterns in a variety of widths, clips and buttons. These designer suspenders will help you rock a look or dress you up. Either way, it's a fashion win-win. You really need to check out the entire collection of JJ Suspenders because there is something there for every man, every look, every day!

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CHAMILIA BY SWAROVSKI GROUP SUPPORTS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

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During April 2015, in honor of Autism Awareness Month, Chamilia, a Swarovski Group brand, announced that it will donate five percent of proceeds from its “Autism Puzzle Piece” charm to the Autism Research Institute, the primary organization supporting efforts to understand and treat this condition (established in 1967 by Dr. Bernard Rimland). The brand became interested in supporting these efforts after learning that in 2012 the Centers for Disease Control announced that autism affects one in 68 people under the age of 21 living in the U.S. This number is an increase from the previously estimated five in 10,000 children reportedly affected by the condition before 1990.

“The lives of so many women who wear our brand are impacted in some way by the rate of increase in this condition,” said Chamilia Vice President, Global Merchandising and Marketing Catherine Ottaviano. “This challenging situation affects everyday lives, and we are just learning to deal with these changes as a society. And as a personalized jewelry brand, each piece that we produce is a statement in support of the women who wear it. And we believe it’s important for women who deal with this condition to be supported in some way.”

There are more than 400 exclusive charms available from the Chamilia brand. The line is made from sterling silver or 14 karat gold and features genuine Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski Zirconia, or glass that is handmade in the USA using the finest ingredients. The brand follows strict Swarovski guidelines for quality and aesthetic standards. The “Autism Puzzle Piece” charm from Chamilia is a sterling silver representation of a piece from a puzzle and retails for $35. The charm symbolizes the need to develop a greater understanding of the condition of autism and its impact on society.

The Chamilia “Autism Puzzle Piece” charm will be available at the brand’s more than 2,000 retail partners worldwide and on the Chamilia website, www.chamilia.com.

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Never Show Up To a Party Empty-Handed!

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Spring is in the air and with Spring comes garden parties, dinners and soirées, just to name a few! And while a hostess gift is always appropriate, most of us bring a bottle of wine. I love wine, but, be different! Here are a few creative and fabulous gift ideas for your generous host:

yuthica candels

Present a gracious host with Yuthica’s soy candles and wall art. These candles are all hand-poured in their New England studio using 100 percent natural soy to create an environment that is inviting but never overwhelming. Yuthica’s Tongue and Chic charming wall art is sure to be noticed by guests and start lively conversations. Visit www.yuthica.com to shop the entire collection.

weeslees party favors

For the host with a keen eye for detail, there’s Weeslees party favors and gifts. Made in the USA using recycled cotton papers from India, Weeslees adds a touch of whimsy to a home or event. Indian papers are $12/package while digitally printed papers with occasion theme are $6/package. Visit www.weeslees.com to see all of their designs.

wordologies

Show your hostess you appreciate them with one of Wordolgies' mugs. Chunky and substantial, they feel good in your hostesses hands and will make her relish the quiet time after the company leaves. Best of all, they feature the Wordologies message of your choosing. Shop www.wordologies.com for all of their thoughtful gifts!

Change things up this Spring with these fresh party gift ideas!

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Hello Yamamoto says Hello Kitty!

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yohji yamamoto hello kitty

He's a legendary fashion designer and she's an iconic cat. So what do they have in common aside from beside their Japanese origin? Yohji Yamamoto and Hello Kitty, in the most unlikely of pairings, are collaborating on a product launch. Yamamoto has partnered with Hello Kitty's parent company, Sanrio, to produce a line of t-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets. Fashion is so animated! 

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Sunset Sessions: A New, Free Concert Series Coming to Piedmont Park

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This spring and summer, music lovers can take advantage of Sunset Sessions - a new, weekly alternative music series at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park. Radio 105.7 and Park Tavern have joined forces to bring Atlantans and visitors alike an incredible lineup of live music from some of today’s most buzz-worthy artists every Sunday for free. Kicking off on April 26 with Bad Suns, The Electric Sons, and Kiev, the new concert series will be held under the spacious, air conditioned Garden Tent, which boasts Piedmont Park and the Midtown Skyline as its backdrop. The free concert series will run through Sunday, September 6, 2015; every show is from 7 to 11 p.m. and guests must be 21+ older to attend. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com.

Located conveniently off of the Atlanta BeltLine, concert goers can enjoy giveaways throughout the concert series, the chance to mingle with Aly, Knox, and Sully from Radio 105.7 Atlanta, specialty seasonal cocktails, house-brews, 1/2 price wine bottles every Wednesday, 1/2 off sushi from 10 p.m. to midnight, 1/2 off tacos (excluding Big Eye Tuna) nightly after 8 p.m., and much more.  Additional confirmed artists for Sunset Sessions include:  Mother Falcon (5/3); Those Darlins (5/17); Kebbi Williams & The Wolfpack (5/27); Ivan & Alyosha (5/31); Pigpen Theatre Company (6/7); The Whigs (6/21); and Caroline Rose (6/28). More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

For the most up-to-date information about Sunset Sessions, visit parktavern.com and www.Radio1057.com. 

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Mario Testino's "Towel Series" with Justin Bieber & Kendall Jenner

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Photographer Mario Testino once snapped a photo of model Kate Moss in towel after a shower and posted it to Instagram. Little did he realize at the time that a "private club" was forming. Testing now has an ongoing series of pretty famous people wearing nothing but a towel, hence, the "Towel Series." For his latest, Cody Simpson is snuggly wrapped around Gigi Hadid, a classic Kendall Jenner, a relaxed Ansel Elgort and a hard-bodied, abs-blessed Justin Bieber all pose for the acclaimed fashion photographer in their towel. Must be charmed life to be Testino! 

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