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Mighty Fine “Heal The Gulf” Tee — A Fashionable Response To The BP Oil Spill

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Rightfully dubbed "America's Chernobyl," the BP Oil Spill that began on April 20th has wrought havoc on marine ecosystems, with over 4,500 pelicans, sea gulls, birds, sea turtles (already an endangered species), dolphins, and other ocean creatures reported dead as of July 21st. Though the cap placed on the leaking well two weeks ago has temporarily contained the damage, it's by no means a viable long-term solution. And even when the leaking well has been permanently stopped, we'll still be left to determine how to clean up the estimated 200 million gallons of oil that gushed into the Gulf of Mexico, an effort that has thus far included dumping 1.8 gallons of chemical dispersants into the ocean — which, while being the lesser of two evils, could still have its own damaging effects on sealife. The immediacy of the catastrophe is hitting those in in coastal areas (particularly in Louisiana) particularly hard, as many fishermen and shrimpers have had their livelihoods threatened.

In response to this environmental catastrophe, Mighty Fine has launched a collection of "Heal The Gulf" tees including the one pictured above, which features rolled-up sleeves and a circle graphic with the "Heal the Gulf" slogan in faded sky blue and black block letters, as well as depictions of affected animal life such as sea turtles, dolphins, pelicans, seagulls, and jellyfish. From an aesthetic perspective, I love how the lower half of the circle features strips of blue-green that deepen in intensity as your gaze moves further down, perhaps illustrating the varying colors of the ocean, or how a strip of golden yellow runs right across the middle of the circle, perhaps representing the sand. The upper half of the circle, meanwhile, features a thick strip of warm coral along the arc, a color that's reminiscent of the sky at sunset.

Not only is the tee a means through which to raise awareness, but it's a way to physically contribute to aid efforts: proceeds from the “Heal The Gulf” collection will be donated quarterly to a yet-to-be-selected organization that demonstrates both commitment and successi in addressing the various problems resulting from the BP Oil spill disaster.

Let the healing begin!

Mighty Fine "Heal the Gulf" tee, $20. Available at WeLoveFine.com

July 30, 2010

Change Up With Kotur’s Chameleon Ayers Snakeskin Clutches

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Before hitting the red carpet at the CBS, The CW, and Showtime Press Tour Party in LA on July 28th, High School Musical actress/singer Ashley Tisdale decided to complement her sleek, high-waisted, pale silver pencil skirt with Kotur's JB Renna Chameleon Ayers Snakeskin Clutch. Though Kotur released an entire array of metallic snakeskin clutches with sparkling, slithering chameleon embellishments along the front of each purse, Tisdale chose the JB Renna Chameleon Ayers Snakeskin Clucth, which features vintage-looking, rose gold snakeskin and an elongated, rectangular shape.

My personal favorite from the collection: the Kotur D'Abo Chameleon Ayers Skaneskin minaudiere, which measures 11.5 cm in width, 8.5 cm in height, and 5 cm in height. The boxy, silver snakeskin clutch practically fits into the palm of your hand and features an elegant brocade lining, a kisslock-inspired closure featuring two round spheres covered in hand-set Swarovski crystals, and a chameleon detail along the right-hand side of the clutch's facade. This particular style is currently on sale at the Kotur website, so it looks like this is one chameleon with tons of good karma!

 

Kotur D'Abo Chameleon Ayers Snakeskin Clutch, $400 (currently $249.50). Available at KoturLTD.com

July 30, 2010

Nina Basharova’s Pea Pod Necklace Taps Into The Hottest Colors For Fall 2010

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For Fall 2010, Pantone identified the following 10 colors as the most likely to pop up in fashion collections: Edive, Golden Glow, Living Coral, Lipstick Red, Purple Orchid, Chocolate Truffle, Lagoon, and Woodbine. Now, New York-based Russian jewelry designer Nina Basharova interpreted these ten trendy fall hues through her selection of gemstones for her re-launched Pea Pod bib necklace.

Made of 100% recycled silver, the bib necklace features cascading strands that culminate in teardrop shapes housing rounded stones that resemble peas in their pods.The new Pea Pod necklace features more than 28 stones, among them amethyst, zircon, pink tourmaline, blue topaz (to correspond with the Pantone Lagoon color), garnet (which would speak to the Lipstick Red hue), and more.

 

Nina Basharova Pea Pod Bib Necklace, $1800. Visit NinaBasharova.com for more info.

July 29, 2010

Green Room Thursdays — Ojon Leave-In Glossing Cream And Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Spray

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Admittedly, these two new Ojon products aren't certified organic, but they do boast top-notch ingredients derived from nature using environmentally responsible practices. Both products, of course, incorporate the brand's signature Ojon oil, a nut-derived substance which is extracted from Ojon trees indigenous to the Mosquitia region of Central America, and which is harvested by thousands of Tawira people. Not only is Ojon committed to providing the region's Tawira people with gainful employment and educational opportunities, but it's vowed to preserve the rainforest region that has been so vital to the brand's success.

So let's get to why these products deserve so much praise. The Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Spray is meant to give your styled hair hold while also nourishing the hair shaft thanks to a mix of seven lipid-rich oils: Ojon oil, which strengthens and conditions hair; Swa oil, which helps to thicken hair; Macadamia oil, which protects the hair from the sun's UV rays and nourishes dry and damaged tresses; Babassu seed oil, a highly effective emollient; Jojoba seed oil, which forms a lipid layer on the scalp and helps the skin on your scalp retain moisture; Andiroba oil, which has anti-inflammatory properties; and Crambe seed oil, which is said to mirror the effects of rapeseed oil which itself is known to help detangle hair and mend damaged tresses.

The Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Spray is meant to be used like a hairspray, so you'll want to spray it once you've finished styling your hair. Now, it doesn't quite provide as much hold as, say, L'Oreal Elnett but it also won't give you helmet head or leave your main feeling stiff and starchy.You'll actually be able to run your fingers through your hair and notice an improvement in terms of its softness — plus, there's no greasy residue or icky build-up.

As for the Ojon Leave-in Glossing Cream, I'm in a state of puppy love with this product. First, it smells delicious — like freshly baked macadamia nut cookies. Second, the texture is lightweight without being runny, allowing you to apply to hair with ease. And third, the results are just stunning. The cream works as a smoothing lotion, a shine-boosting styling aid, and a leave-in moisturizer all at once, making it a true triple threat. To use, you just apply a pea-sized drop to damp hair before blowdrying — or, to help smooth out dry, frizzy and generally uncooperative strands, you can rub over dry hair, making sure to distribute evenly throughout your mane. I personally love using this as a finishing cream since it doesn't leave a flaky residue and it does successfully keep frizz at bay (even on horridly humid days) while also providing a lustrous, sexy sheen.

The Ojon Leave-In Glossing Cream contains ingredients rich in fatty acids Omega-3, 6, and 9. Among the ingredient list, you'll find: Macadamia oil; Babassu seed oil; Sweet Almond oil, a moisturizing and conditioning substance; Broccoli seed oil, an eco-friendly alternative to silicone that delivers a lasting sheen to your mane; Avocado oil, which is rich in proteins, amino acids, folic acid, minerals like magnesium and copper, and vitamins A, D, E and B6, helping to stimulate hair growth and to nourish existing strands; Wheat Germ oil, which also stimulates hair growth and helps to condition tresses; Sesame seed oil, which penetrates the scalp rather quickly, relieving dryness and discomfort; Mandarin Orange peel, which softens and smooths hair; Sunflower seed oil, which helps hair color remain vibrant and protects from the sun's UV rays; Bamboo stem extract, which strengthens the hair follicle and boosts shine; Rosemary extract, a natural antiseptic and antioxidant; and Lime extract, which is loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C that nourish hair and protect it from environmental damage.

Two eco-friendly summer hair musts? How can you resist?

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Spray, $27, and Ojon Leave-In Glossing Cream, $30. Available at Ojon.com

July 29, 2010

Laruicci “Spotlight” Ring — A True Scene Stealer!

 
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With its dramatic, elongated diamond shape, Laruicci's "Spotlight" ring practically tells all other statement-making accessories,"I don't like living under your spotlight" a la Jennifer Hudson in her snap-worthy, hear-me-roar "Spotlight" single. In other words: it's a scene-stealer. Actress AnnaLynne McCord (of "90210" fame) recently wore the ring while attending Maxim's "The Other Guys" party at Comic-Con, pairing it with a downtown hipster ensemble that included a black straw fedora; a black boyfriend blazer with rolled-up sleeves worn over a loose-fitting, burnout pink tank; itty-bitty white shorts; and teal fingernails. Her casual-but-chic look was elevated to red carpet-ready status thanks to this bold ring, which stretched out from the middle of her finger (starting at the fingertip) all the way past her knuckle, drawing all eyes to her hands.

One of the coolest aspects of the ring, aside from its peculiar shape (which reminds me of ancient hieroglyphics and impressive pyramid formations) is its very construction — how it includes two bands that wrap around the finger, securing it in place and allowing for greater comfort; how the inside is perfectly hollow, and how the diamond shape has a bottom-heavy silhouette, so that the emphasis lies on the thicker angled strips along the top of the ring.

Live under another ring's spotlight? Never that!

Laruicci "Spotlight" Ring in Gold, $184. Available at Laruicci.com

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