Exclusives

• BCBGMAXAZRIA Model Search: Announcing the 10 Semi-Finalists for the Next Face of BCBGMAXAZRIA

  Apr 25, 2012 by Administrator / 1,277 Views

  
  BCBGMAXAZRIA is the premiere lifestyle collection for urbane women, Hollywood trendsetters, and style visionaries. Always fusing creativity with accessibility, BCBGMAXAZRIA is excited to announce the top 10 semi-finalists for the bBCBGMAXAZRIA’s new face for Spring 2013.
  
  Lubov Azria, Creative Director of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, with the help of Refinery29, selected 10 extraordinary women from around the U.S. to be flown to Los Angeles, be shot by a renowned fashion photographer, and be featured on the brand’s social media channels, bcbg.com, and in boutiques.  Our 10 semi-finalists (in no particular order):
  
  
  Zandrea Penn
  Age: 23
  Currently living in: New York, NY
  Hometown: Tucson, AZ
  
  Lily Ann Pike
  Age: 23
  Currently living in: Ann Arbor, MI
  Hometown: Portland, ME
   
  Brandy Dillard
  Age: 21
  Currently living in: Merced, CA
  Hometown: Merced, CA
   
  Amanda Marlene Hill
  Age: 18
  Currently living in: New York, NY
  Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
  
  Kristina Lezhepekova
  Age: 21
  Currently living in:  New York, NY
  Hometown: Moscow, Russia
  
  Lacey Kathleen Plunkett
  Age: 19
  Currently living in: Towson, MD
  Hometown: Phoenix, MD
  
  Meg Lynne
  Age: 19
  Currently living in: New York, NY
  Hometown: Lincroft, NJ
  
  Briana Marie Whitsett
  Age: 18
  Currently living in: Friendswood, TX
  Hometown: Friendswood, TX
  
  Samantha (Domenique) Deller
  Age: 20
  Currently living in: New York, NY
  Hometown: Quito, Ecuador
  
  Destiny Sierra DeLisio
  Age: 22
  Currently living in: Seattle, WA
  Hometown: Puyallup, WA
  
  
  
  
  
  On Wednesday, May 9, the grand-prize winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — a new head-to-toe wardrobe — and become the star of BCBGMAXAZRIA’s Spring 2013 campaign editorial.
  
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• Danilo Gabrielli Fall 2012 Collection at The Mayfair House by Jordan Landes-Brenman

  Apr 14, 2012 by Administrator / 1,400 Views

  A sneak Peak at the Fall 2012 Collection. Photos of Danilo Gabrielli and our host Jordan!
  
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• ByuTi new salon opening in Brentwood by Jordan Landes-Brenman

  Apr 13, 2012 by Administrator / 1,856 Views

                                        My ByuTi Brentwood hair journal
  
  My byu-ti hairstylist Stacy Ellis gave me a  initial consultation. She gave my waist length hair some long layers, and then used a hair dryer and roundbrush to blow out my naturally wavy hair. Stacy then used a Hot Tools curling iron to create curls, which she then brushed out into soft waves. I loved the results! All products are by Redken and Pureology.
  
  It is a gorgeous salon and the staff was very helpful and knowledgable. I met with the owner Natasha and we talked about the great promo where anytime a guest comes and gets a service they get something in the mail within days after their appointment which includes 3 items: 20% off their next appointment, 20% off any product, and a gift certificate for a complimentary service for a friend to use to get a service at their salon. Byu-Ti is very into giving back to their customers, their community and really places a high value on customer service.
  
  ByuTi’s new salon opening in Brentwood is located at 11740 San Vicente Boulevard, floor 2, Los Angeles California 
  
  Here are my photos.
  
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• SUPERMODEL JESSICA WHITE HOSTS THE LAUNCH OF RICA SWIMWEAR at CARAVAN STYLIST STUDIO

  Apr 6, 2012 by Administrator / 1,337 Views

  Ava Sanjurjo presents her swimwear line, RICA (featured in the current Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition)
  

  
  

  Guests enjoyed Chateau Real Martin, Beau Joie and Double Cross cocktails along with gift bags which included Dr.Loretta Complexion Protection, Fitness class at Chaise 23, Drink Mercy and artwork by Brian Batt
  
  

  CELEBRITY ATTENDEES 

  
  

  Jessica White (Supermodel)

  Cory Kennedy (DJ, blogger)

  Claudia Mason (Supermodel)

  Scott Lipps (President of ONE Management)

  Carola Remer (Model, Bvlgari Campaign)

  Jade Jackson (Model, H&M Campaign)

  Milly Simmonds (Model, Burberry Campaign)
  
  
  

  
  
  

  
  
  

  RICA SWIMWEAR

   

  A vibrant and sensuous new swimwear collection, Rica Swimwear offers a custom line of extraordinary, fashion–forward pieces that are as appropriate for the runway as they are for the beach. Specially created with luxurious fabrics from Spain, each of Rica's unique swimsuits and cover-ups feature innovative designs that are hand crafted into flattering shapes that make women look and feel their very best.

    

  Rica Swimwear designer Ava Sanjurjo was born and raised in the Bronx, and her love affair with fashion began early on in life. Drawing from her families' influences, including her grandmother's colorful collection of accessories and her sister's new wave ensembles, Ava was further inspired by the 90s fashion photography and local music scene, and fueled her passion by enrolling in the renowned High School of Fashion Industries.  Upon graduation, Ava continued her education at the world famous Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where she studied under some of the brightest and most creative minds in fashion.

   

  For the past several years, Ava Sanjurjo honed her skills working for large-scale swimwear manufacturers before launching her very own collection, Rica Swimwear.  Today, Ava's designs can be found on beaches all over the world and on select celebrity clientele, as well as gracing the pages of the 2012 Sports Illustrated "Swimwear Edition". With exquisite detailing and the high standards to which each Rica garment is held, each piece of this collection is a distinct expression of Ms. Sanjurjo's artistic and creative spirit, truly applauding and complimenting the female shape.

   

  Ava Sanjurjo will be debuting the second collection of Rica Swimwear during Miami Swim Week in July 2012, which is guaranteed to be more of the fashionable, flattering swimsuits and cover-ups that Rica wearers have come to love and expect!

  
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• Wellness Gone Wild

  Mar 26, 2012 by Administrator / 1,049 Views

  

  From perming your lashes to cleansing your colon, it's fun to be a spa addict.... and healthy too. Spa Week is just weeks away, and wellness has officially gone WILD. Watch Michelle Joni's tell-all, show-all video of Spa Week Spring 2012: Wellness Gone Wild!

  Spa Week this Spring is April 16-22, when millions across North America will frolic over to their favorite spas and indulge in full-service spa, wellness and beauty treatments for just $50 a piece. Don't miss this most exhilarating spa experience! Find all $50 Spa Week listings on spaweek.com, and book your own week of wild wellness. It is recommended to book ASAP to get the best appointments Spa Week has to offer.

   

  A few highlights: The prestigious Red Door Spas brings its highly coveted Spa Week services to 30 locations this season. At 12 stunning vacation-like exhale spa locations, they're offering mind-body fitness class packages, facial peels and more. Hey moms - No babysitter? No problem! LifeSpa's 79 locations offer 2 hours of FREE childcare with your Spa Week service. Feeling ready to SPA-rty? Celebrate Spa Week's Sweet Sixteen with these 16 highly beneficial spa ingredients. 

   

  Also, get behind the scenes of Wellness Gone Wild; so THAT'S what it's like to bring a video camera to the spa and film yourself getting a Vichy shower.

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