posts by: SickaThanAverage

Champion Social Justice With The Westward Leaning Color Revolution Sunglasses

Coined by media correspondents covering political affairs across the globe, the term “Color Revolution” refers to a non-violent social movement — typically organized by student activists, non-governmental organizations, labor groups, and youth collectives — that aims to democratize a government system, overthrow an oppressive totalitarian regime, and grant equal civil rights to all sections of society.

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The Curiosity Shoppe at Target — Gleefully Full of Unusual Suspects

In May, Target unveiled a ground-breaking marketing initiative: The Shops at Target, a collaborative effort during which five independent boutiques — San Francisco’s The Candy Store, Miami’s The Webster clothing boutique, Boston’s quirky pet store Polka Dog Bakery, Aspen’s apothecary Cos Bar, and Connecticut’s housewares and home accent shop Privet House) —were tapped to create limited-edition collections of products consistent with each brand’s aesthetic but bearing lower price points for savvy bargain shoppers.

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Giuseppe Zanotti x Kanye West Cruel Summer Sandal — Fanning The Flames

Chicago-bred rapper Kanye West may have a K.D.Lang-style “constant craving” for the spotlight but, this month, he’s shifted the focus away from himself — well, partially, anyhow — thanks to the release of the first G.O.O.D.

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Hot Off The Presses — bareMinerals READY SPF 20 Foundation

It may have coined the phrase “Swirl, tap, buff,” but bareMinerals is moving away from this motto with its latest complexion-perfecting offering: the Sephora.com ($29 at Sephora.com).

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The Love Gurus — ban.do Unveils New Metallic Heart Clutches!

Carrying your heart on your sleeve can be a dangerous proposition, leaving you emotionally and psychologically vulnerable to the scarring and painful potential rebuffs of those you cherish and desire.

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Win the New Laura Geller Fresh Brewed Beauty Baked Collection!

If you follow me on Twitter (@sickathanavg), then you might have spotted a few of the photos I shared during a Laura Geller press preview held last week in her makeup studio, located in New York City’s Upper East Side.

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Shades of Gradient — Jeffrey Campbell’s Lita Bootie Now Available With A Gradient Heel

Que ombré!

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Lulu Guinness Designs and Auctions Two Minnie Mouse Must-Have Bags on eBay

With London Fashion Week in full swing, British handbag designer Lulu Guinness has unveiled two  exclusive Minnie Mouse-themed designs, part of a collaboration with with Disney: the first a larger, shaped clutch replete with polka dot motifs and Minnie Mouse ears and a significantly smaller “Minnie” bag.

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Look of the Day: Crossover Front Dress, Knee-High Boots, And Ethnic Jewelry Galore!

Yesterday was one of those days when I felt a bit like the Road Runner,  dashing from appointment to meeting to press showcase to dinner event like a maniac.

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Reem Acra Spring 2013 Show — Wearable Art Inspired By Aaron Young’s Paintings

Jackson Pollock’s influence on the work of San Francisco-bred artist Aaron Young extends beyond their shared interest in abstract shapes.

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