Fashion Icon: Mandy Moore

When Mandy Moore first came onto the music scene, she was just another blonde, bubblegum pop tart trying to keep up with frontrunner Britney Spears. But, the determined sweetheart eventually surprised fans and critics with a lasting career in film rather than music.After releasing radio-friendly hits like “Candy,” Moore switched her focus to acting, proving she could carry a film as a brunette pastor’s daughter in the tear-jerker, A Walk to Remember. And her busy love life with Zach Braff, Wilmer Valderrama, and tennis pro Andy Roddick has kept the media buzzing as she starred alongside Diane Keaton in Because I Said So and John Krasinski in License to Wed. Mandy Moore is the face of the new site uPumpItUp.com where women can share their empowerment stories and tips.

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Source: http://www.people.com/people/mandy_moore. 24 March 2008.

Eco-Chic: Conscious Jeans Del Forte Denim

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Del Forte Denim

Organic Cotton = Luxury. Del Forte Denim is designed for the eco-chic woman who is transforming the face of fashion. Made in the USA with 100 percent organic cotton, Del Forte’s premium denim apparel is part of a growing trend which interprets luxury as a combination of distinctive design and ethical production.

The garments are sewn and finished in Los Angeles, a fashion-forward city that is a leader in anti-sweatshop legislation and enforcement, as well as being home to the most cutting-edge wash development facilities in the country.

Del Forte Denim has partnered with The Sustainable Cotton Project, which has been building bridges between farmers, manufacturers and consumers to pioneer markets for certified organically grown and sustainable cotton since 1994. A portion of Del Forte Denim’s proceeds will go to support The SCP.

We are committed to using green products and services whenever possible. Our office is stocked with eco-friendly supplies, all our printing is done on New Leaf paper using vegetable-based inks and we found a carbon neutral company to host delforte.com.

Featured: The Flora
A low-rise relaxed leg jean with a 20” leg opening. Made from light wight 100% organic cotton, this jean is available in “Azul” medium wash. A stretch denim version is available in dark “Estrella” Wash.

Source: http://www.delforte.com/about. Access Date: 24 March 2008. Available at these stores for purchase: http://www.delforte.com/stores/?c=United%20States.

Spring Trend: Geometric Print Dresses

Anne Klein New York Colorblock Print Dress $395. (http://www.nordstrom.com/)

Ali Ro Colorblock Print Sheath Dress $158. (http://www.nordstrom.com/)

MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Geo Gems’ Colorblock Dress $338.(http://www.saks.com/)

Mblem Geo Print Dress $176. (http://www.revoloveclothing.com/)

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Happy Shopping!

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Fashion Update: Jovovich-Hawk for Target Line Now Available!

The highly anticipated Jovovich-Hawk for Target has finally made it’s debut in Target stores and online.

Jovovich and Hawk met over 13 years ago as young models. The line’s first collection, which amounted to eight pieces, was impressive enough to catch the eye of John Eshaya, women’s creative director for Ron Herman at Fred Segal. The pieces were sold exclusively at its stores; the line almost instantly sold-out. The line’s second season was equally, if not more successful, with Fred Segal re-ordering its stock mid way through the season.

“Our Target line will have all our classic pieces: smock dresses, tunics, minis, all vintage-inspired, great prints,” Jovovich said. “We took the things that sold the best for us but we’re doing it on a bigger scale. To be able to do it with a big company that can afford to do it for a good price so that real girls can afford it. That’s the reason we were interested.”

Featured:

Jovovich-Hawk for Target Star Print Vest in Ebony

Jovovich Hawk for Target Front Botton Tunic in Blue

Jovovich-Hawk for Target Arabesque Halter Dress

I Love Your Look: I’ll Take Neckwear for $200

For Springs windy interludes, there’s nothing quite as stylish as neckwear, whether it be a knit scarf, patterned silk, or bright pashmina. These street fashionistas use neckwear to take their otherwise basic looks to the next level.

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Got great style? To be featured in the “I Love Your Look”post, submit your photos to us at info(at) apresentaconcept.com. Include “I Love Your Look” in the subject line. No professional photos please.

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Fashion Update: Shop the Sex and the City Collection at Bag Borrow or Steal

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A collection of handbags inspired by Sex and the City is available for borrow or purchase at Bag Borrow or Steal! Shop styles featured in the movie and inspired by popular characters Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda. The Sex and the City movie will premier in theatres on May 31st.

Featured: Prada Small Rose Satchel
Everything is coming up roses when you carry this chic little Prada handbag styled from soft nappa leather in a delicious shade of vibrant pink, with three tone-on-tone roses and a gold-colored logo accenting the pleated front. Finished with rolled leather handles and an interior lining of logo-woven jacquard in the same bright color with two convenient zip pockets. Dimensions: 9″L x 5″W x 8″H; 4 3/4″ drop handle.

Click here to shop the collection: http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/ui/specialty%20shops/sex-and-the-city#resultSize=48&page=1&query=&sort=&nodeId=3000.

Also, be sure to check out this month’s Fashionable Giveawy to Bag Borrow or Steal. Just leave a comment at the original announcement post to be entered in this contest: http://www.apresentaconcept.blogspot.com/2008/03/fashionable-giveaway-25-gift-card-to_04.html.
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On The Style Radar: Kristian Aadnevik

Donatella Versace may have reinvented herself as a minimalist of sorts, but her latest protégé, Norway-born Royal College of Art grad Kristian Aadnevik, loves putting on the glitz. Witness his gilt-edged coats and feathered frocks.

Source: Style.com. Fashion Shows. Access Date: March 21, 2008.

Runway to Reality: Missoni Dolce Bustier Dress

Missoni Dolce Bustier Dress $1705.

Multicolored strapless zigzag print knitted mini dress with ruffle front and back. Missoni dress has an elasticated bust and simply slips on.

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Available at http://www.net-a-porter.com/.

Fashionable Giveaway: $25 Gift Card to Bag Borrow or Steal

Doesn’t all this talk about handbags lately, get you excited about purchasing a new handbag for the Spring? Being the early bird that I am, I have already plunked down over $600 for my latest Bulga bag (See “What I Just Bought” post). Which has all the much needed functionality and practicalityof a good bag, however I do find myself day dreaming about all the exuberant “it” bags in vivid prints and bright hues of tangerine, canary, and royal blue. I almost feel totally left out of Spring’s stellar handbag offerings, when suddenly, I remember a surreptitious treasure by the name of Bag Borrow or Steal. This brings us to this month’s Fashionable Giveaway…

One lucky blog reader will receive a $25 gift card to Bag Borrow or Steal. The gift card can be redeemed online at www.bagborroworsteal.com. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the website, designer handbags can be rented for weekly fees ranging from as little as $10 a week to over $300 a week. Better yet, if you fall in love with a designer handbag you can “steal it” and purchase it at a reduced price! Handbags not your thing? They also carry a great selection of designer jewelry and accessories. Designer labels include everything from Coach, Marc Jacobs, Prada, and Gucci. The entire designer index can be viewed here.

To enter, just leave a comment–any comment–on this post. You do not have to have a blog to enter, but if you don’t, be sure to leave your email address (you may include it in your post or send an email to info@apresentaconcept.com; include “fashionable giveaway” in the subject line). Your email address will be held in the strictest confidence and will only be used to contact you if you are the winner. Multiple entries ARE allowed as long as you enter only once per day through my contest ending time. Using Random.org, winner will be chosen on Sunday, April 6th. Contest ends Saturday, April 5th at midnight EST. This giveaway is absolutely free! Please note that you must have a U.S. mailing address to win this prize.

This contest is so exciting!

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Featured: Tony Burch T-Satchel Bag. Member pricing at $20/week. Download date 03/03/08. Bag Borrow or Steal. http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/.

Fashion Update: The $5,000 Fashion Giveaway

Fifty $100 gift cards redeemable at Newport News, Spiegel, Carabella, AB Lambdin, or Shape FX will be awarded as Grand Prizes. The $5,000 Fabulous Fashion Giveaway (“Giveaway”) begins 12:00:01 AM ET on March 1, 2008 and ends 11:59:59 PM ET on July 31, 2008. To enter, visit www.Spiegel.com, www.Newport-News.com, www.ABLambdin.com, www.Carabella.com, or Shapefx.com and subscribe for the corresponding brand’s e-newsletter by entering your email address, first and last name, zip code and date of birth. Once you submit your information, you will automatically receive one (1) entry into the Giveaway. You may subscribe to more than one e-newsletter to receive additional entries into the Giveaway for a maximum of five (5) entries. You must sign up for the e-newsletter by 11:59:59 PM ET on July 31, 2008 to be eligible for the drawing. Normal Internet access, phone and usage charges imposed by your on-line or phone service may apply. Limit one entry per person/email address, per brand.

Enter here: http://ebm.e.newport-news.com/r/regf2?aid=86616407&n=300&a=0.

Featured: Double-breasted trench coat in Red Was: $124. Now $99.

http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=33518127&index=1&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=9296&category_id=9297

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