Matthew Williamson has teamed up with Macy’s for a new capsule collection! The designer will feature a 30-piece, 70′s influenced collection that includes dresses, blouses, rompers, leather and suede, evening wear and scarves. Nicole Fischelis, Macy’s Group Vice President and Fashion Director had this to say about the collection: “Matthew’s creations are seductive and sophisticated, yet unconventional.”
The Macy’s collection will reflect Williamson’s aesthetic, his signature bohemian-style and bold prints. Williamson reveals: “The collection aims to capture the essence of the mainline brand, with a focus on effortless glamour; dynamic prints; loosely structured silhouettes, and pops of strong colour.” Prices range from $50 to $120, $300 and under for specialty items. You can shop the collection on April 13th in the store or online.
This is a MUST! If you’re in the business of fashion. I’m there. And not just for the wine this time, either.
Fashion Group International Arizona hosts
Marketing Against All Odds
Fashion Group International Arizona will host an evening dedicated to the new realities in business. The panel will feature a consignment entrepreneur, niche boutique owner, and a luxury goods public relations executive who will discuss how their businesses and those of their clients have survived or even thrived in this difficult economy.
THE PANEL:
Ann Siner
CEO & Founder, My Sister’s Closet
Amy Yount
Owner, Amy, Inc. at the MIX Shopping District
Jan Bracamonte
PR Director, Crosby Wright (clients include Barneys NY, Ted Baker, and the W Hotel)
WHEN:
Thursday, March 31
6-6:30 p.m. Wine, Bites and Networking
6:30-8:30 p.m. Expert Panel and Discussion
WHERE:
Arcadia Room at LGO
3950 East Campbell Avenue, 40th St. and Campbell
TICKETS:
$30 members, $40 non-members and $20 students.
Pre-payment is required. Mail checks payable to FGI-AZ to 2041 East Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or pay by credit card at Buy Tickets Here
The reservation deadline is March 25. Direct questions to fgiarizona@gmail.com.
Tomorrow Friday, March 11, W Scottsdale will host the March event Ultimat Suits & Sneakers. Guests can sip cocktails 9 p.m. to close at any of W Scottsdale’s three destination bars for a chance to win a made-to-measure Button Co. Suit (men’s or women’s) and a $500 High Point Shoes shopping spree. All entries will be entered to win the Ultimat Grand Prize, announced at the end of the year.
The Ultimat Experience at W Scottsdale runs the second Friday of the month and each month a new prize will be announced. button co suit, high point shoes
I’ve discovered a fabulous new and natural skin treatment for healing andsoothing dry, sensitive skin. SAFFLOWER OIL! It’s odorless, soothing and non-toxic.
My massage therapist, a former holistic doctor from Germany, has used it for years in her massage therapy practice. Last week, it left me feeling smooth and clean, without a greasy, oily feeling. I have been using jojoba oil after shower at home, but even that leaves me feeling a bit too greasy, like the griddle at Harlow’s Cafe in Tempe after the Sunday morning/hangover breakfast rush. I just did some research on the oil and found this fabulous information on buzzle.com…
Benefits of Safflower Oil on Skin
In recent times, there have been many people who have extolled the values of safflower oil for skin care. The use of safflower oil for dry skin is advised as it is said to help maintain elasticity in the skin and is said to be specially beneficial for sensitive skin. If you decide to try the oil instead of a moisturizer, but aren’t happy that it is odorless, you could mix it with a very small amount of almond oil. Cold pressed, organic safflower oil is proclaimed to be wondrous for some skin problems, particularly acne. As safflower oil is a good natural source of omega-6, it is less likely to form lumps or stick together. This tendency is owing to the fact that the molecules repel each other, thus making it more disposed to disperse and stay fluid. What all of this adds up to, is that if the oil is rich in omega-6, it is more likely to find its way out of the pores than clog them along with skin cells and hair. In fact, it may even assist in dissolving existing blockages. This helps in dealing with the root cause of acne and goes a long way in preventing outbreaks. For treating acne, cold pressed safflower oil must be consumed raw. The recommended dosage is approximately 1 dessertspoon (dsp) a day, for an adult, and 1 tsp for a child. Be careful not to cook cold pressed safflower oil or add it to piping hot food. Another way to use it, for it to be absorbed by the body, is for it to be emulsified and eaten with food.
So get greasy with it. Find Safflower Oil at Whole Foods and other health food stores.
