Break the Wall of Sound with these Sol Republic x Tokidoki Headphones

 

For centuries, music and visual art have been inextricably linked — some of the most well-renowned operas are as memorable because of their lavish, intricate, grandiose set designs as they are their arias (think of Aida, for instance, which is set in ancient Egypt, or La Boheme, which brings to life the streets of 19th century Paris); graffiti and MC’ing stand side-by-side as two  of the four elements of hip hop; and the cinematic quality  of music videos like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” Björk’s “All Is Full Of Love,” and Madonna’s “Express Yourself” has made the images seen in these clips as memorable as the beats and lyrics of the accompanying songs.

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We’re Giving Away a PDB Jewelry “Yeah Buddy” Double Finger Ring!

Just a few days ago, I gushed about the  innovative spirit and quirky,smart,  irresistible aesthetic of PDB Jewelry, noting how the acronym in the brand’s moniker is beyond spot-on (PDB stands for “pure dead brilliant,” a Scottish expression akin to “sicka than average”) .

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Discussing Street Style Trends on Telemundo’s “Mujer de Hoy” Segment — Check out the Video, Photos, and Details On the Looks Showcased!

Yesterday, I appeared again on Telemundo’s “Mujer de Hoy” segment — this time to  discuss street style trends in New York City  and, more importantly, how to turn heads while strutting down the Big Apple’s  longest runways: its crowded sidewalks.

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Boost your Fashion IQ with Pure Dead Brilliant Jewelry

For jewelry designer Nora Logan, the phrase “roam around the world” is more than the title of a B-52’s song.

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A Bright Promise — Get More Radiant Skin with the Elure Advanced Lightening Skincare System

With summer right around the corner, now is the time to tackle your hyperpigmentation woes — whether those unwanted clusters of melanin are classified as PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) resulting from an acne breakout or injury; solar lentigines, the term for those age spots that result from sun damage; melasma, a condition that causes brown patches to appear on the skin; or dark under eye circles,which can be the result of hereditary factors, poor circulation, allergies, UV exposure, and more.

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The Five Best-Dressed Actresses at the 2013 Oscars!

I debated whether or not to watch the Academy Awards this year since, for the most part, I wasn’t enthused about the majority of the films released in 2012 (with Argo and Zero Dark Thirty being the two notable exceptions).

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Kerry Washington’s Radiant Skin And Soft Coral Pink Lips at the 2013 Oscars

Though I was a bit perplexed by the strapless coral Miu Miu dress Kerry Washington wore to the 2013 Oscars (can’t say I loathed it, but I definitely didn’t think it was up to par with her typical red carpet fare, which is usually spot-on), I did think her minimalist beauty look was simply superb.

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Charlize Theron Debuts her Pixie Cut, Styled by Enzo Angileri, at the 2013 Oscars

On the eve of the 85th Academy Awards, Twitter was ablaze with talk of two things: Anne Hathaway’s, uhm, Pointer Sisters (one user even created the account @HathawayNipple while another coined the hashtag #LesNipperables) and Charlize Theron’s pixie cut.

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Kirna Zabete at Nine West Collection — Shoes Worthy of a Spring Fling!

Sarah Easley and Beth Buccini, the creative duo behind New York City-based boutique Kirna Zabete seem to understand that, if fashion is one vast playground, then it pays to make friends they can engage in games of “Red Light, Green Light,” “Simon Says,” and “Freeze Tag.” In other words, collaboration is key to success.

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The MadeMe Cat Bomber Jacket Is a Feline Lover’s Fashion Fancy Feast!

Yes, I stifle the urge to roll my eyes when I see photos of people’s cats inundating my Facebook timeline and Instagram feed.

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