FASHION FILES: GOLD ALL IN MY...

Nike has just released a few liquid gold dipped versions of some of their most 
popular women's sneaker styles. We just got our hands on the highly prized 
liquid gold Nike dunk sky hi wedge. These Margiela-inspired show stoppers come in packaged in an all white tone on tone box, and feature high end details such as perforated leather interior lining, a gold metal NIKE brand plate on the back of each shoe,
an AU (period table element reference) stamp on the tongue, and an extra pair of 
laces in case the shimmer look isn't your thing. 

These definitely get a "gold-dipped" COOL stamp from us!

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SHOE GALLERY : GO GOLD!

With the 2012 Olympic Games kicking off this week, we're featuring all things gold.
Up first is NAS on 106 & Park. While promoting his masterpiece Life is Good, NAS rocked the coveted Maison Martin Margiela autumn/winter ’12 Men's Gold Foil Replica Sneaker. The kicks are coated in a gold spray that will flake and age with wear to leave a unique COOL appearance.

Go gold and get your pair at:
http://www.oki-ni.com/icat/footwear/maison-martin-margiela-22-mens-gold-foil-replica-sneaker/invt/mm1459gld

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TREND TALK : NAILS ROCK!

I just want to start this post by saying that nails are so important to finishing and polishing your look. There is nothing that says you are unpolished than unkept nails (pun totally intended). Your nails say so much about your sense of style and overall aesthetic. Ok, now I can move on.

Over the past several years, a major nail trend has emerged in an explosive way. From crackle to gel nails, minx to nail wraps, and even textured to 3D nail art... there are endless ways for you to express yourself with your nails. Nail polish brands have finally started following the fashion color trends and are expanding their color offering.

If you're anything like me, there are only certain types of nail polish brands that last on me: Butter and Essie and sometimes OPI. Personally, I prefer gel nails, minx, or the more affordable version of minx, nail wraps. I first got my nails minxed about 3 years ago for my birthday. Minx typically runs about $70 for a full mani. When done properly, they can last about 3 weeks on me. In between my nail splurges, I stumbled upon nail wraps. I first saw them in Sephora and then Sally Hansen introduced them into its line of nail products. Since then I've seen many other nail wrap brands emerge, but non as exciting as NAIL ROCK Designer Nail Wraps. From what I gather, NAIL ROCK has been around long before any other DIY nail wrap brand.

NAIL ROCK provides some of the hottest designs I've seen on the market. I found this amazing product because I had been searching for a polish or wrap that had the same mirror finish as the gold minx that I had gotten in the past. NAIL ROCK was the only brand that had it. They've introduced LIP ROCK and EYE ROCK which are like press on eye liner designs and mirror lips... great for editorial use. NAIL ROCK is COOL because they just get it.  ...I'm off to get a mani/pedi.

Nail Rocks are a London based company. Order yours online at: nailrock.com.

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TREND TALK : GOLD RUSH

Saturday mornings are always an adventure in our family. One morning we woke up excitedly ready to head out on a GOLD RUSH adventure... we were going to trade in gold for cash! We got a tip that one of the most highly regarded gold buyers in the country was in town. So we got the fam together and headed out. Long story short, it was quite a pay day for us. The experience got me thinking about gold and fashion. I've always been partial to gold, especially since it brings out the yellow undertones in my skin.

So I went on a hunt for some of the coolest ways to use gold in an unexpected and bold way. Some highlights include: Laruicci Claw Rings (as seen in Beyonce's "Girls Run the World" video), Gold Nail Rocks Designer Nail Wraps, BiJules NYC Serpent Nail Tip Ring, and of course the ever popular "I'm Fly" ring which I bought from a street vendor in NYC last December and gold nail jewelry. One thing to note about going for the gold... make sure the tone is not too yellow otherwise it will cheapen the look. Gold will always be cool! Be creative and look for stand out pieces.