Jan 21
Carhartt may be what your granddad wore to plow the corn and is now the staple of lumberjacks and required wearing for game hunters, but it is also emerging as the new hip brand for the underground set.
Wildly popular in Japan and Europe for two decades as alternative clothing, Carhartt has two personas: trendy over there and field tested for outdoorsmen here.
Carhartt markets itself to the rugged workers of America, but in Europe and Japan it is all about streetwear for the in-the-know art and indie community. The lines are a bit different too.
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Jan 20
Get ready to swipe on these soft shades come spring
This season nail polish takes a turn away from brights and near-blacks to these subtle hues that still pack a punch—from cotton candy pinks to sky blues.
Petal pinks and sorbet oranges:
“June” by Chanel ($27, available at Chanel beauty counters on February 6th) “May” by Chanel ($27, available at Chanel beauty counters on February 6th) “Sorbet 08” by Sally Hansen Smooth & Perfect Color + Care ($7.95, available at drug & mass retailers) “Pedal Faster Suzi” by OPI ($10.95, visit opi.com, available on February 8th) Yves Saint Laurent Manucure Couture No. 8 duo in pink and
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Jan 17
At Plywood People, excess is viewed as raw material, waiting to be transformed into a solution for global issues of need and suffering.
Gisele Nelson, the project manager at Plywood, said that the nonprofit has a two fold purpose. First, to provide relief to the poor, underprivileged and distressed. And, second, to support other organizations conducting charitable activities.
We started with a rough idea that we wanted to be able to address social needs through innovative ideas, Nelson said.
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Jan 15
In the event that youre looking for a great pair of denim, fitted, with a sprinkle of urban style, the L-R-G CC TS Fitted may be the perfect choice. Featuring a Light wash that fades from sky-blue to a near white at the ankle, with traditional squiggle back pocket design, front pockets, button and zip closure, made from quality cotton. Now available at BNYCOnline.com.