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The S Factor

Hadrian Miguel

Published: May 25, 2012Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: A.B.S., Annick Goutal, Chubbies, design, Despi, fashion, Hadrian Miguel, J. Crew, Kokon To Zai, Macy's, Michael Kors, Nordstrom, Origins, Saks Fifth Avenue, Style, TopMan, Zara

by Hadrian Miguel, Life & Style Director

The S’s Have It as the end of May kicks off our head to toe style guide with a lot of fun stuff that we just can’t get enough of.

Great finds for your little vacay or weekend trip that will keep you looking super cool and feeling oh-so good at a fine price, no matter where or how you summer.

Shades

Hey Ladies, Aviator sunglasses by Michael Kors gets you to soak up the sun and be made in the shade with his fun and vibrant Aviators.

These sleek frames deviate from the classic aviator style that’s whimsical, playful, and retro-chic now in a rainbow of not-so classic hues. And you can’t beat this— at $99, you’re not skimping on fierceness while bleeding your wallet.

Shorts

For the guys, shorts have really become short again especially if you are so tired of the typical board short, cargo or usually knee-length shorts. Two silhouettes standout for summer: the short shorts and the harem short.

At Zara and Kokon To Zai, the harem short takes center stage by keeping it relaxed, cool, and fun. Something different that will get you noticed anywhere you go.

At TopMan, the short shorts are the latest trend to let you stand out from the crowd in a more tailored, micro fit that’s made to be worn well above the knee while at Chubbies, a San Francisco-based company that are proud of their highest standards for shorts excellence with their comfy, soft, radical shorts for men.

Swimwear

You can take a tropical journey as Brazil is the muse for a collection at Macy’s, with two swimsuits that are inspired by the beaches of Brasil!

The A.B.S. multi-colored animal print bikini has distinctive hardware, adds tropical appeal, and will make any surfside into a wild safari.

You can add Brasilian-inspired sizzle to your beach look with the Despi sequined, mosaic-printed halter bikini top and bottom!

Sneakers

At Adidas, the essential summer slip-on is the sneaker with pops of color to brighten things up. With classic takes of their running shoes from the 1970′s and 80′s that stay true to the original, but give you an updated and way cool retro feel in fresh new colors. It’s just the kind of sneaker to pimp your style.

The Marci by J. Crew / $198

Sandals

The Marci Patent Wedge by J. Crew is our favorite sandal of the summer that packs a punch in glossy patent leather with a sleek and strappy silhouette that works wonders with everything you pair it with.

With colors like Bright Dahlia, Bronzed Clay, Casablanca Blue, and Tangier Orange, a girl can step into the spotlight with a wedge that doesn’t have to be sky-high to boost basics up a notch…a sandal that allows you to rise and shine!

Scents

Nuit Etoilée by Annick Goutal, 3.4 fl. oz /$120

You can go from sunrise to sunset and smell absolutely sexy with Nuit Etoilée by Annick Goutal. The concept behind the fragrance “A Starry Night” is in reference to Van Gogh’s masterpiece. Perfumers Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen have created a dream world, inspired by their nightly escapades in pristine open spaces.

Two versions are available for both a man and woman, Nuit Etoilée is like a majestic forest at nightfall that’s citrusy, yet woodsy, and spicy with essences of Citron, Sweet Orange, Peppermint, Siberian Pine, Balsam Fir and Angelica Seeds. In the USA, exclusively at Sak’s Fifth Avenue.

Skincare

The road to perfect summer skin is simple with two products for a smooth, well-balanced, and flawless complexion.

Body Time Radiant Skin Refining Cream, 1.2 fl. oz / $22.50

Let’s start with Body Time’s Radiant Glow Skin Refining Cream.

This extremely concentrated formula sloughs away dull, flaky skin and moisturizes with a balanced complex of 8% alpha hydroxy acids including extracts of sugar cane, orange, lemon, apple and willow bark. It’ll renew and refresh, and reveal fresh skin, as well as, reduce the appearance of uneven tone and age spots by inhibiting excess melanin production and balancing skin.

A rejuvenating blend of seven essential oils including ylang ylang, palmarosa, neroli, linden blossom, lavender and jasmine helps to exfoliate and revitalize the skin while stimulating cell renewal, increasing the rate of cell turnover and reducing dryness. Sea algae detoxifies by drawing out impurities, stimulates skin’s natural healing abilities, nourishes, protects and improves skin’s elasticity, leaving it silky, smooth and younger looking. Oat beta glucan acts as a humectant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent and forms a protective barrier against pollutants and environmental irritants. Aloe vera leaf juice provides a secondary protective layer, stimulating healing and encouraging the growth of new tissue.

A Perfect World UV Protector SPF 35, 1.4 fl. oz / $27.50

Protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays is paramount for keeping it looking youthful, smooth, and radiant. Look for multi-action, antioxidant-rich ingredients that help to boost the effectiveness of your sunscreen. Antioxidants play a role in mitigating sun damage by reducing free radicals and skin inflammation that sun exposure generates.

So, try Origins A Perfect World SPF 35 UV Face Protector with White Tea, which is a lightweight, broad spectrum sunscreen loaded with powerful antioxidants White Tea, Maritime Pine, Resveratrol, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract and Wheat Germ.

On THE OUT…(only in) NYC

Hadrian Miguel

Published: January 12, 2012Posted in: Featured Articles, Tangerine CultureTags: design, gay, Hadrian Miguel, hotel, nyc, Style, THE OUT NYC

by Hadrian, Life & Style Director

STAY. PLAY. EAT. CHILL.

THE OUT NYC in Manhattan will be New York’s first gay, straight-friendly urban resort located in Hell’s Kitchen steps away from Chelsea and Time Square.

It’s touted as a destination for gay travelers and a social epicenter for the local gay community — a place where gay people, their family and friends can experience the best of lodging, nightlife, food, drink and design.

It’s set to open its doors in March, THE OUT NYC will be moderately priced (starting at $250 a night) and include 105 rooms and three courtyards.

The $30 million project is located at the 512 W. 42^nd Street. With lots of open space and glass planned, the views are sure to be ahh-mazing. THE OUT NYC will also house a 5,000 square-foot wellness center/ gym, a spa, and a 24 hour restaurant.

STAY.

Mega Rooms to choose from, no matter your style or income.

Superior In the middle of New York City’s concrete jungle, overlooking lush green courtyards, our Superior (203-215 Sq. Ft) rooms are the perfect retreat after a day or night in the city. With a courtyard & city views and bespoke floor-to-ceiling mirrored headboards and illuminated bedside cubes, our rooms offer elegant minimalism. An ergonomic workspace and WiFi serve your business and personal needs, while our 40” flat-screen TVs equipped with the latest programming technology make surfing the web or downloading Netflix from your bed, simple.

Deluxe Walk into your sophisticated Deluxe room (231-255 sq. ft) with its clean lines and bespoke floor-to-ceiling mirrored headboards and king beds, then open the door to your own mini urban oasis—the Courtyards. All the amenities include their brand of luxury bath products called SPA, an ergonomic desk with WiFi, or escape the computer screen and watch/use the 40” flat-screen TV.

Executive For the business travelers, the Executive room is 280-315 sq. ft with a king bed and all the Deluxe amenities, including open the door to a private terrace or the Courtyard.

One Bedroom Suite Spread out in the 1 BR, 350 sq. ft suites, which have plenty of room for work and play with plush sofas, broad ergonomic desks and oversized closets, and a king size bed and all the amenities.

Also available is the Deluxe Double 242 sq. ft room with two Double Beds…And if you’re feeling thrifty, and social, and want to canoodle with a stranger, you can opt for a Sleep Share for $99 which will put you in a room with three other people, with your own bed, 22″ TV, privacy curtains and a cubby to store your belongings.

PLAY.

XL Nightclub is New York’s most highly anticipated nightlife venue and re-opening. In this incarnation, it’ll be a sprawling and massive 14,000-square-foot club and 650 person dance floor, and also includes a 100-seat cabaret area, and a lounge. Run by Gay nightlife pioneers John Blair and Beto Sutter, it’s expected to be the biggest, seven night a week club in the city, and will open later this month.

Frequent partygoers who sign up for a membership card can also get free or discounted admission, a 15 percent discount on drinks and discounts on rooms.

EAT.

Great crowds. Great food. Great service. Come in for brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night dining at Kitchen 510 serving New American classics. Brought to you by the founders of the famed eatery nyc, get social with large communal tables. When it’s warm, let us pack you a picnic to eat in the hotel courtyard, or get cozy anytime and we’ll deliver to you in your room.

CHILL.

Whatever your mood, they’ve got an outdoor space for you. It’s what makes this destination, a true urban resort.

The Sun Deck: If you want the perfect place to get your tan on or watch an amazing sunset, there’s no need to go outside the city. At The Sun Deck, they say it’s Fire Island meets Manhattan, where boxwood and stucco surround an sunbathing deck. Along one side is a glass reflecting pool with a water room enclosed by cascading curtains of rain.

The Secret Garden: The Secret Garden is tucked inside serene plantings of black bamboo. It’s a quiet place to bring your laptop and a snack. Work or read at our long sturdy tables. It’s also the right place to bring your yoga mat for quiet meditation.

The Great Lawn They say Who needs Central Park? When their Great Lawn offers everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. The grass is green. The beanbag chairs are soft. There’s enough green space on the Great Lawn for outdoor games or events. With a hilled stage at the north end, it’s the perfect place for a wedding ceremony, cocktail party or press junket. And whatever the occasion, Kitchen 510 can be there to cater your every culinary need.

While other sites may have mocked or criticized the hotel before it’s even become a full reality, we here support any idea for cool design and an awesome life in our community. It’s never been so good as it is now to be out and open, and this compound is all that, replete with decadence, voyeurism, and cruising to boot.

12 Best Kicks for Chicks

Hadrian Miguel

Published: December 26, 2011Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: Bebe, Brian Atwood, Diego Dolcini, fashion, GUESS, H by Halston, Hadrian Miguel, Jessica Simpson Collection, Nicholas Kirkwood, nine west, Ruthie Davis, Sam Edelman, Style, TopShop

by Hadrian Miguel, Life & Style Director

Has your wardrobe got the Winter blues? Well, some high kicks are in order, so step out with some spark just in time for the New Year.

For everyday eleganza or perfect party glitz, we have a stunning selection of must-have, go-to shoes. Whether you don these dazzlers to dress up casual jeans and a tee or pair them with a cocktail dress, our list of the sexiest shoes will keep your look fierce & festive or impeccably chic.

1- Brian Atwood Maniac Metallic Pump

Move over, silver—bronze pushes other metallics aside as the new neutral for 2012. Just like your favorite heirloom jewelry, this antiqued edition of the best-selling Brian Atwood Maniac pump casts a warm glow that works with many colors. A hidden platform gives you an extra boost of height and confidence.

Crackled metallic leather and tonal topstitching highlight fine construction.
1- 1/4″ platform, 5- 1/2″ covered heel feels like 4- 1/4″ Made in Italy.

2- Ruthie Davis Horizon Strappy Sandals

Make a bold statement and buckle in with this Ruthie Davis shiny strappy sandal pump. Adorned with bolts on a turquoise blue heel, you are sure to kick other stappy sandals aside and turn heads.

Available in Black Patent with shining patent leather straps lash across a towering platform: leather upper, leather lining, leather sole, and side buckle closure, or in Black with Gunmetal, and Rose Gold.

5 1/2″ heel, 1 1/4″ platform. Made in Italy.

3- GUESS Billow Slingback Pump

Fun-loving and sassy, these color-blocked, peep-toe slingbacks make a flirty addition to dressed-up looks.

Try them with a party dress for your next soiree and let the compliments roll in.

Pink patent leather with pink glitter color is suede with shiny leather and glitter contrasts with gold accent and heel.

5” stiletto heel and 1 ½” platform. Made in Italy.

4- TopShop Parallel Tiered Wedges

The innovative shape of wedge will add a dash of excitement to any ensemble with TopShop’s premium metallic gold stack tiered platform with skinny straps and tubular front.

Make sure it has plenty of room to shine and get seen by wearing it with short dresses, skirts, and shorts. Metallic tiered wedge heel with platform. 5″ heel height, 100% Leather. Available in black and magenta suede.

5- Diego Dolcini Fanned Zip-Back Sandal

A scene stealer that requires being shown with something short and sexy. Not just a shoe—an object of desire, a work of art. This Diego Dolcini satin showcases fan-pleated chiffon, articulated with two-tone elegance and discerning crystal embellishments. You’ll make a very bold statement with a mishmash of luxury, texture, and wicked style.

Fan-pleated, arced chiffon vamp with Swarovski® crystals sewn on sides, and crisscross satin straps over open toe.
4 1/3″ metal heel. Made in Italy.

6- Jessica Simpson Evannan Colorblock Heel

Use hues to make news and stay chic for seasons in this jewel toned, color blocked high heel featuring sexy cut-outs, double platform elevation, peep toe and back zip.

4-3/4″ heel, 1- 1/8″ platform. Avaliable in Blue, and Pink. Made with Suede/Patent Leather.

7- Sam Edelman Scarlett Pump

Pump up the glam and give your party dress some punk power with spikes and studs as you dance and dine the night away.

Coming or going, this Sam Edelman pumps make an impression with an alluring peep toe conceals the slight platform of a sassy t-strap pump set on a super-slim, metallic stiletto heel. Stud details at heel cap and 5″ heel, it’s best in Egyptian Gold or Pewter

8- Bebe Fleur Strappy Platform Sandal

You’re pretty in pink and black and have a life outside work. Take it out for dinner and drinks—you’ll find it makes your favorite jeans even more playful.

Take your resort-chic look up a notch with this Bebe platform sandal, featuring strappy design, glossy cone heel, and soft chiffon flowers down front. Zipper at back. 5.5″ heel with 1.5″ platform.

9- Nicholas Kirkwood Suede & Metallic Loafer Pump

Not one for kitten heels? Rock the season’s requisite lady-chic look your own way.

This Nicholas Kirkwood pump exuberantly reinvents the loafer with metallic sheen and a towering heel.

Metallic leather-trimmed suede loafer-pump features dangling tassels and kiltie over peep-toe.

5 1/4″ covered heel with 1″ set-under platform lowers pitch to 4 1/4″. Made in Italy.

10- H by Halston Annice Pump

A statement platform that lifts you up to glimmering heights and let’s your elegance illuminate in this alluring pump.

Feminine with a modern take on the classic Mary Jane that will transition into night with ease.

Available in black featuring an allover glitter design with lace overlay, strap closure, and pointed toe.

Made with 5-3/4″ stiletto heel and 2 1/4″ platform.

11- Caparros Xanto Evening Shooties

Not-so-secret admirers. The Xanto shooties by Caparros is one part pump, one part sheer, and one part bootie.

It will turn heads with their sparkling mesh, peep toe and lace-up detail.

Adding glitter and glamour, this peep-toe evening shooties with 2-eyelet lace-up detail at back comes in Black Sparkle. With 1/4″ covered platform, 4″ covered heel.

Chameleon in Red, Crusader in Black

12- Nine West Polka Dot Chameleon / Crusader

Nothing boring about this basic polka dot Peep toe pump. It’s a heavenly match for a retro-inspired circle skirt and mohair sweater, or complete the look by pairing with different prints and patterns like with bright florals for a more avant-garde effect.

Crusader in Black with bow and buckle detail. With 5″ heel and 1″ platform. Chameleon Polka dot platform sling back sandal with bow and adjustable buckle closure. Cork platform detailing. Available in red or blue with 5.5″ heel and 1.5″ platform.

Love. Angel. Music. Baby…Mad Mini Bambino Style

Hadrian Miguel

Published: November 14, 2011Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: fashion, Gwen Stefani, Hadrian Miguel, kids, Style, Target

Love. Angel. Music. Baby…Mad Mini Bambino Style

by Hadrian Miguel, Life & Style Director

Missoni is so very last month…and if you thought Missoni flew off the shelves and the racks, then hold on because Target continues it’s cheap chic dominance…this time for all the kiddies with Gwen Stefani and her Harajuku Mini for Target collection.

Gwen Stefani’s playful & charming Japanese & punk-inspired clothing finally gives all the bambinos and tweens a very cool place in the world to be seen and be just too cute for words, and with prices parents can smile about. The collection includes more than 80 exclusive fashion items and accessories – from plaid-print jumpers, fuzzy hoodies and tuxedo-style onesies to bow-adorned headbands, faux-leather jackets and trendy punk pants.

Available in sizes from 6 months to 16 years, apparel and accessories prices range from $3.99 to $29.99. Big fun apparel and accessories for girls and boys, infants and toddlers, and tween girls!

The first installment of this highly anticipated, fashion-forward ongoing collection will be available today at Target stores while the second installment of the ongoing Harajuku Mini for Target collection will be available starting December 25.

Mad for Missoni

Hadrian Miguel

Published: September 12, 2011Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: beauty, design, fashion, Hadrian Miguel, home furnishing, Missoni, Missoni for Target, Style, Target

by Hadrian Miguel, Life & Style Director

You better hurry, it’s a mod, mod, mod world now with the proliferation of colorful zigzags and swirly patterns with the cheap chic collection of Missoni which launches tomorrow for a very limited run at Target.

Since 1953, Missoni has been acclaimed worldwide for its unique knitwear in eclectic mix-and-match patterns, colors and textures. Known for its fashion and luxury goods, Missoni has created many collections sold at 37 freestanding boutiques, leading department stores and retailers around the world.

Although Missoni is well known for its textiles and prints in clothing, I’m much more excited about the home furnishings collection (including bedding, dinnerware, stationery and décor) available in the same colorful patterns and at very cool, moderate prices ( $12.99 for towels, rugs and pillow $29.99, and dishes from $2.99-$19.99)!

Missoni for Target collection is at prices ranging from $2.99 to $399.99, with most items less than $40.

I’ll also probably scoop up the bedding set, the expresso/coffee mug set, and maybe a piece or two in the men’s collection (although press images from that collection were very limited at time of this publication), and the bike, which I’ll snap up and ride up in style at Burning Man next year!

Only available from Sept. 13 through Oct. 22, 2011 at all Target stores and Target.com.

The Fashions of Madonna’s W.E.

Peter Chan

Published: August 27, 2011Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: costume, fashion, Film, Madonna, Style

The much-talked about directorial debut from Madonna – W.E., yes that Madonna, will be released in December 9, 2011. Ahead of the film’s release Vanity Fair has released a portfolio of the couture fashion featured in the movie.

Long time Madonna collaborator Arianne Phillips tapped Cartier, Dior and Dunhill for the film’s costume.

W.E. tells the obsessive love story of Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII who abdicated the throne to be with Wallis. The film stars Andrea Riseborough and James D’Arcy.

Check out the full W.E. Portfolio at Vanity Fair. Photos by Tom Munro

Great Scott!

Hadrian Miguel

Published: August 26, 2011Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: adidas, Bjork, fashion, fierce, Hadrian Miguel, Jeremy Scott, Karl Lagerfeld, Kelis, Lady GaGa, Madonna, runway, Style, Swatch

by Hadrian, Life & Style Director

the designer Jeremy Scott

With New York Fashion Week upon us in less than two weeks, we’re anticipating some brilliant collections especially from the likes of Jeremy Scott, the edgy American designer and rising star who is taking the world runway by storm with his fierceness.

Jeremy Scott has a body of work that exemplifies the essence and sparkle of Keith Haring and Steven Sprouse with a smidgeon of the drama of Gaultier, McQueen, Westwood, Galliano and Thierry Mugler— and those are extremely gigantic and staggering shoes to fill.

His use of iconic Pop cultural references has radiated with his audience and has underlined his dashing and daring style. For his very own signature ready to wear line, his creations are often conceptual, well constructed, and humorously emblazoned with social commentary. He believes that you should have fun with fashion and his designs mimic that mantra with a proud, indie, emo-punk, freak flag-waving spirit. His clothing is notorious for its wit, playfulness, irony and eccentricity.

Whether you love him or hate him, one thing for certain is Jeremy is also able to inject a celebrated sportswear brand like Adidas or popular Swiss timekeeper Swatch with some freshness and whimsy.

Jeremy Scott: runway + adidas + swatch

Jeremy’s other notable designer collaborations include Christian Louboutin, Linda Farrow, Longchamp, Swarovski, and Ksubi. He has draped every major music diva from Madonna to Bjork, Lady Gaga to Kelis and most rock starlets in between.

And here’s the pièce de résistance, Karl Lagerfeld has even gone on to say that he envisions Jeremy as his successor at Chanel…wow, now that’s even more impressive!

For more info, visit the Jeremy Scott website

Tangerine Living Fall 2011 Beauty Report

Chantal Moore

Published: August 25, 2011Posted in: Chantal Moore Makeup, Featured Articles, Style, Tangerine BeautyTags: beauty, Chantal Moore Makeup, makeup, Style

Tangerine Living Fall 2011 Beauty Report

Fall is always an exciting time in fashion and beauty. You get to switch it up in the transition between seasons and try new colors which is an easy way to implement some change into your look. Fall fashion leads the way and beauty follows so here are some easy ways to integrate the trends to pay attention to for Fall- with a few product recommendations to help you get the looks.

NATURAL FACE

The neutral, warm, nude face. With a focus on flawless skin, caramel, sienna, taupe, nude, beige and brown are the basis for the color palette on eyes, cheeks and lips.The overall look is muted and mostly bare.

Dick Page chose this look for Michael Kors…..

Charlotte Tilbury designed this look for Chloe….

CHEEK FLUSH

Francoise Nars designed a unique flushed cheek for Marc Jacobs. Whether you rock the low blended look that he created or the always classic “doll cheek” flush focused on the center of the apples of the cheek- it’s a great way to showcase a fresh, youthful, pop of color. I love a bright pink cheek. I always turn to Nars Desire for powder blush and for creme I really love Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Colour in Oleander. Layer the powder over creme and you’ll have a bright flush that lasts.

Nars Desire Blush….

Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Colour in Oleander….

BOLD LIP

There was a bevy of reds and wines on the runway for Fall 2011. Pat McGrath custom blended a blackened burgundy for Gucci. I always love a classic bright red like Mac’s Ruby Woo which was Lucia Pieroni’s choice for Giles, or Chanel’s Rouge Allure lipstick in Entertainment- which Peter Philips used on his models for Jil Sander….

Gucci….

Giles….

Ruby Woo by Mac….

Jil Sander….

I am also loving the deep jewel tone aubergines like Nars Train Bleu….

METALLIC EYES

I love Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour in Sterling and Chanel Illusoire. You’ll see a lot of graphic lines with a shimmery silver gray wash blended through it. Chanel showed a beautiful metallic eye for Fall 2011….

Chanel….

Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour in Sterling….

Chanel Illusoire….

BOLD BROWS

Alexander Wang chose a bold brow statement for his Fall 2011 collection. So did Stephane Marais when he designed the look for Jean Paul Gaultier. You’ll want to fill yours in if they are sparse and Brow Control by Brow Diva can help keep them perfectly groomed.

Alexander Wang…..

Jean Paul Gaultier……..

Brow Diva Brow Control……..

NEUTRAL NAILS

Fall 2011 nail trends lean towards neutrals…my personal favorites are Glamour Purse and Case Study both from Essie’s Carry On Fall 2011 Collection.

Glamour Purse….

Case Study….

UNDONE HAIR

Fall 2011 hair trends are all about natural, loose, romantic hair. Whether it’s worn up or down-the look is undone, deconstructed, casual, incidental. Even if it is retro inspired- it is not refined. If it’s a ponytail- it’s looser and more casual…. not perfect. I particularly loved the hair at Rodarte which I felt beautifully encompassed this whole mood…..

…Introducing The New Leading Man for Summer

Hadrian Miguel

Published: June 3, 2011Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: Dolce & Gabbana, fashion, H&M, Hadrian Miguel, Hugo Boss, man, men's fashion, Michael Kors, Obey clothing, Pendleton, Style, Tommy Hilfiger, TopMan

…Introducing The New Leading Man for Summer

by Hadrian, Life & Style Director

Always searching for the perfect shirt, the new and improved chino, the light and sexy chambray, some comfy blue denim, or the season’s best swimsuit?

Why not just mix up your wardrobe with styles from different cultures and times to create a sort of modern day celebration of a guy’s style…Introducing The New Leading Man for Summer.

A graphic Southwest-inspired tank by Obey

Native prints are the new plaid. Whether you find inspiration from classic Americana of an indian or cowboy, influences from the Southwest, Aztec, Mayan or Inca, or the tropical mountain colors and culture of Machu Picchu, and the ocean blue prints of the Pacific and Polynesia, this is a welcome trend for us guys.

Focus on gathering specific native- or ethnic-inspired pieces to serve as a foundation to work off of like a vintage Batik or Aztec print shirt, a braided leather belt, a classic Apache or Navajo print blazer, and a Mayan patterned bag. A turquoise stone neckpiece or ring, maybe even a silver bolo tie, and Mexican or Brazilian huarache sandals are all just some of the best ways to approach this trend.

Just remember not to wear everything at once to keep this look unfussy and simplistic.

Not your typical island floral fare, no one does Hawaiian better this season than Dolce & Gabbana with a modern take on a classic Hawaiian print to get you in a tropical state of mind. Just pair it with some chinos or dress it up with black.

Preppy has been back at the forefront of men’s fashion for quite some time now, but it’s different now, more a statement of comfort and style by a forward-thinking man. You don’t have to be bow-tied, argyled or striped socked, oxfords and vested, and pocket squared-up for every single look.

Keep it clean, crisp, simple and fun– a button down shirt with rolled up sleeves, a bold color tee or printed polo, shorts with a print of some kind, and sockless loafers, or maybe a scarf or sweater over your shoulder.

In fact, even if you’re not on a dock, the boat or deck shoe is still the perfect summer slip-on to complete your look, and you should consider the shirts you wear with your shorts. A pattern down below pairs better with a solid on top, while a solid bottom allows you to mix in a pattern or a bright hue (to color-block) on top. All great fun in the modern remake of an American classic look.

Have Bike, Will Style!

Hadrian Miguel

Published: May 25, 2011Posted in: Featured Articles, Tangerine CultureTags: beach cruisers, bikes, culture, design, Hadrian Miguel, lifestyle, Republic Bike, Style, Villy Customs

by Hadrian, Life & Style Director

Republic Bike

A more serious rider will often opt for a spendier titanium or carbon fiber frame for mountain-biking or road bikes.

But, it’s their leisurely dapper and dashing cousin, the beach cruiser that is making a big splash on the streets and on bike paths in the city just in time for summer!

And, if your imagination is limitless, why not pimp your ride and create a really cool bicycle built for you to sport around town and be seen.

Here’s a look at two companies rethinking the way we get around with a fun, custom easy ride.

Photos courtesy of Republic Bike

Republic Bike leaves the designing up to you and encourages you to play. Republic is based in Dania, Florida, and their custom cruisers are affordable, practical and meant to make you smile.

You can take a spin, twirl and zoom in their 3D Bike Shop, where you’re encouraged to experiment with something simply sleek or make it downright outrageous. Keep designing until you’re ready, and Republic will wrench your dream into a two-wheeled, rolling reality.

Whether you’re looking for a minimal, contemporary silhouette, or something a little more extravagant, your design starts with 7 bike frames to choose from in the Aristotle & Plato frame styles and an array of color choices.

Your Republic Bike will arrive approximately 90% assembled. Generally, assembly may require attaching pedals, front wheel, handlebars and adjustments.

A big hit at Google, Republic outfitted the Google Headquarters in Mountain View, California with a fleet of bikes that Googlers use to cruise from building to building at the sprawling Googleplex. The bikes are everywhere and available for everyone.

Republic bikes are available at republicbike.com

Villy Customs Bike & Deville, Villy Mascot. Photo by Villy Customs

The Dallas-based Villy Customs call their bikes rolling pieces of artwork created by your imagination (and Villy’s skilled craftsmen) to bring you the sweetest fashion accessory on two wheels for your driving pleasure. Their mantra is “Imagine if everyone rode a beach cruiser bike every day. We think the world would be a better place.”

Started by Fleetwood Hicks originally as a cruiser bike store called Fleetwood’s Kit Kat. It eventually grew from switching things out piece by piece, swapping out fenders on one bike and putting them on another. Then, finding unique tires and a chaining company that made painted chains. The next thing he knew, he was creating his own bikes and eventually bringing in their own frames and just build custom bikes from scratch. When the custom cruisers really started selling in the store, the Villy Customs website was built.

Villy's Bella in Orange. Photo by Villy Customs

Villy Customs also has a 3D interactive bike builder where you can create an original, or if your creative juices aren’t flowing, you may select a limited edition pre-built cruiser from their already designed showroom. Villy has four frames — two girls, two guys. Then there are 29 frame colors, 14 fender colors, 8 chain colors, 45 pinstripe colors and 11 styles of tires. They also offer a ton of fun accessories that is sure to make you standout even more from bells, baskets, chains & handlebars to racks and rims. There are an endless amount of color choices and combinations for bikes, bike parts, and accessories.

Simple instructions allow you to put to assemble your custom bike in about 15-20 minutes. Villy offers standard Ground shipping to the 48 states for a set price of $24 per custom bike (with additional shipping costs for accessories or items purchased separate from the bike which are shipped separately).

And, if you’re ever visiting Dallas, and want to explore the big city or pedal around Downtown in a super cool way, Villy Customs has bike rentals too!

Visit the Villy Customs wesbsite for more info.

The L.A. Way

Hadrian Miguel

Published: February 9, 2011Posted in: Featured Articles, Tangerine CultureTags: culture, Hadrian Miguel, los angeles, Style, The L.A. Way, Vintage Surfari Wagons

by Hadrian, Life & Style Director

Some times it takes getting out of the fast lane to sit back and smell the ocean breeze and discover a distant time gone by, and that’s where our L.A. story takes us to today, so buckle up now with the laid back rumble of the classic VW bus…and enjoy the ride!

Vintage Surfari Wagons are a fleet of very cool, revamped Volkswagen camper van rentals in sunny Southern California. All their campers come with a restored body & modern mechanical upgrades, and newly updated interiors. Some of the amenities their vans have include sleeping up to four adults, built-in stoves, sinks, refrigerators, cabinets, an iPod jack, CD, AM/FM radio, automatic and manual 4 speed stick shift. They offer fully loaded camping gear upon request and a small fee, and as they say, “all da’kine goodies to get you onna road Brah!”

Started and created by Bill & Diane Staggs of Costa Mesa, Vintage Surfari Wagons are the newest way to travel and cruise the coast in style, and their vans range from the 1970′s and 80′s with each fabricated to a different theme inside.

The folks at VSW are also happy to help you design the ideal journey, taking in all of the Golden State’s hottest spots, from Carmel, Yosemite and Death Valley to surf destinations like Hollister Ranch, Half Moon Bay, Newport Beach and Malibu. Rentals require a 3 day minimum and prices vary depending on the season.

Here’s a look at some of

The Rosie. All photos by Vintage Surfari Wagons

Honu Li'u (Tardy Turtle).

Interior of the "Hale Pua" (Blossom Lodge).

The Eddie

interior of "Nalu Imi" (Wave Seeker).

interior of "Nalu Imi" (Wave Seeker). All photos courtesy of Vintage Surfari Wagons

For more info on Vintage Surfari Wagons, please visit www.vwsurfari.com

12 Best Kicks for Chicks!

Hadrian Miguel

Published: December 28, 2010Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: Arden B., fashion, H by Halston, H&M, Hadrian Miguel, Isabel Toledo for Payless, Jessica Simpson Collection, Kohl's, Lanvin for H&M, nine west, PiperLime, shoes, Style, TopShop

by Hadrian, Life & Style Director

With Christmas a distant memory and New Years fast approaching, why not kick up your heels and step out in style in some great footwear that won’t break the bank.

Here’s 12 fabulous shoe finds that’ll make you sparkle and shine like a million dollars without spending the big-time bucks!

All these dazzling, drop dead gorgeous heels will take your style to new heights for amazingly under $100!

1- Rhonda Chiffon Sandals

The Rhonda

the RHONDA is not quite a sandal but nonetheless called one. This spiked stiletto is sure to make you stand out at any party. The perfect shoe for a cocktail dress, and any special occasion.

Black Chiffon tied with Gold detailing in the heel, as well as gold accent rings
Available in Black at TopShop in New York (or online at us.Topshop.com)
$70

2- Sacred Heart Vegas Studded Platform Heels

Sacred Heart Studded Pump

These platform heels will make you the center of attention and bling-ed out with studs. Ideal for dresses or denim and everything in between.

Studded accents give your look an edge.
Round toe, slip on that’s lightly padded footbed offers all-day cushioning.
Available in Red, Nude, and Black.
$51.99 at Kohl’s

3- Cheetah

Cheetah pump

Hot and flirty update of the Mary Jane shoe with a mix of colors and textures as envisioned by Jessica Simpson.

Round toe high heel platform pump
Suede upper, patent leather maryjane strap, and padded insole for ultimate comfort
Snake-printed 1.5 inch platform and a patent leather-covered 5.2″ heel
Available at Nordstrom and JessicaSimpsonCollection.com
$98

4- Bow Dress Shoe

Bow Dress Shoe from Isabel Toledo for Payless

At Payless Shoes, Isabel Toledo designed a pretty snazzy peep-toe heel called the Bow Dress Shoe for a can’t beat low price. While you may skimp on price, but you won’t in sass, comfort, and style. Guaranteed to keep you on the dance floor!

This modified d’Orsay design features a metallic upper with a crinkle finish
Overlasted ruching with a classic bow detail on the vamp
Padded insole to keep you in the dance floor
Available in Silver and Bronze at Payless Shoes.
4″ square heel with .5″ platform
$29.99

5- Drexel

The Drexel is a seductive open-toe peep toe shootie fit for all occasions, work, play, and stylish with denim!

Contrasting suede leather upper for added texture
Decorative cutouts and buckle accent for a playful vibe.
Back zip entry
Available in Black at Nine West
4″ square heel with .5″ platform
$59.99

6- Floral Stiletto

7- Red Patent Diamante-Rhinestoned Heel

sexy stilettos from Lanvin for H&M

These sexy and sweet (or is it saint and sinner!) stilettos are distinctly Lanvin with its frayed edges on the ribbons, the rhinestone studded heels topping patent leather and pretty floral prints.

Pumps in floral adorned with bows, or red patent with diamanté encrusted (disco ball) heels
Padded insole to keep you comfy
Available at H&M stores.
$99

8- Open Toe Ankle Boot Heel

Arden B.'s Open Toe Ankle Boot Pump

Strap yourself up and get ready to soar with a criss-cross open boot

Preforated leatherette ankle upper with straps and back zipper closure
Double side buckles and open toe
4.5″ heel height
Available in Black at Arden B.
$41.30

9-the HEIDI

the Heidi from H by Halston

Finish off your after-dark fierce style with this leather peep-toe shootie from H by Halston featuring an edgy front zip closure.

Zip front peep toe leather shootie
5- 1/2″ heel height and 1- 1/4″ platform
Available in Black, and Tan
H by Halston at Bakers Shoes
$79.99

10- Studded Front Zip Platform

Studded Front Zip Platform

Studded Front Zip Platform is Red Hot and Saucy. Now all you’ll need is a little black dress and you’re ready for an awesome night out!

Square studs align the front for maximum impact
Cut out on both sides for a peekaboo sexiness
Available in Red, Black, and Grey
4″ stiletto heel
$40 at Cathy Jean

11- Oliver Boot

The Oliver at Piperlime.com

The Oliver Boot by Michael Antonio is knee-high knock ‘em, sock ‘em and be seen kinda boot.

Knee-high boot with all-over buckle detail
Side-zip closure and gussets at rear of shaft for fit
4.5″ heel and .75″ platform
Available in Gray
$49.99 at PiperLime.com

12- the Estefania

the Estefania

Take a walk on the wild side with this attention grabbing, urban-safari-chic peep toe bootie from Nine West.

Printed hair-calf upper with unique leather lacing
Easy side zipper
4″ heel, and petite platform
Available in black reptile print, Natural/Dark Brown, Dk Green/ Black
$59.99 at Nine West

Chain Reaction

Hadrian Miguel

Published: December 15, 2010Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: Armor Jewelry, Bliss Lau, body chains, Cecilia De Bucourt, fashion, Hadrian Miguel, harness, jewelry, Luv AJ, Style

by Hadrian, Life & Style Director

Move over hipster bow tie, super-sized necklaces, striped suspenders, and the chunky statement ring—what’s hot and trending now is an eclectic new way to wear metal…as a harness!

No longer your standard bondage gear of the leather and S&M culture, jewelry designers are dressing up apparel with this fresh accessory that’s been seen at the clubs, on the streets and on runways.

Armor Jewelry's Aeon Body Chain

The body chain (also called a wraparound or body necklace) or harness is usually worn over a tee, or draped on a shirt or dress, or under clothing. Not a shy guy here, but I think a body necklace looks super-good on bare skin too.

It’s can sometimes be tricky to put on, but it’s the new way to showcase your style with body jewelry and express yourself as a modern fashion warrior (no battlescars needed!)

Some of the hottest body chain designers find inspiration and designs from architecture, medieval times, boundless imagination, ethnic traditions, and new takes on classic clothing & styles. These designers causing a chain reaction and making a name for themselves using innovative design and craftsmanship include Armor Jewelry, Bliss Lau, Cecilia De Bucourt, Brook & Lyn, and Luv AJ to name just a few.

Bliss Lau is my favorite harness designer because she creates for both women and men. Her bolero-inspired piece can be worn in a few different ways: as a vest, necklace, cape, around wrist or as a chain. She also uses solid brass plated chains with different finishes and hand-stitched leather to create stunning, unique pieces like the Diamond Dress which was influenced by the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.

So, no matter whether you’re chic, stylista or a confident jeans and tee kind of guy (or somewhere in between), you can unleash your personal style and make an impression in some super-cool body armor.

The Cheap Chic of Jean Paul Gaultier

Hadrian Miguel

Published: March 1, 2010Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: culture, europe, fashion, Hadrian Miguel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lady GaGa, Madonna, Rihanna, Style, Target

by Hadrian Miguel, Lifestyle & Beauty Director

Hot on the heels of other designer collections for Target like Anna Sui and Alexander McQueen, now comes celebrated French designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

As part of Target’s Designer Collaborations, a special program that features well-established designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element, the exclusive Jean Paul Gaultier for Target collection pays tribute to the American woman – celebrating the forces of style both past and present in American pop culture.

Jean Paul Gauliter with model Agyness Deyn

Jean Paul Gaultier with model Agyness Deyn

Jean Paul Gaultier is legendary for his rebellious and innovative designs and his popularity comes partially from the risks that he takes in his designs and theatrical shows. By blending unconventional use of materials, edgy & androgynous styles, along with the pulse of London and New York street wear into designer fashion, Gaultier turned the classic idea of Parisian chic on its head with his punk, pop, and rock sensibilities.

Gaultier’s story of success is a classic tale of passion, longevity, and talent. At the age of 18, with no previous formal training, he was hired as a design assistant for Pierre Cardin in Paris after sending his promising sketches to the designer in the mail. Several years later, after working at the design houses of Jacques Esterel and Jean Patou, Gaultier launched his first womenswear collection in Paris. Early on, he introduced elements that have remained Gaultier signatures, such as the nautical navy-and-white striped Breton-inspired tops and the reconstructed trench coat.

Cone bra corset made famous by Madonna

In the 1990′s, Gaultier became internationally known for his provocative and structured costumes he designed for Madonna’s world tour, constructing the infamous cone bra corsets along with modern, tight black suits. His runways shows are often outrageous and soon more success followed when Gaultier presented his couture collection in 1997 which was lauded for its craftsmanship, meticulous design and exquisite attention to detail. At that time, Gaultier was one of the only designers to feature couture for men as well as women, and to showcase corsets for men. In 2003, Jean Paul became the creative director and designer at French luxury house Hermès.

The world of Jean Paul Gaultier includes womenswear, menswear, accessories, fragrance and couture for a worldwide audience. His creations and designs are favorites among a wide range of celebrities like Janet Jackson, Lady GaGa, Catherine Deneuve, Rihanna, Mickey Rourke, Kylie Minogue, Marilyn Manson, Katy Perry, and Dita Von Teese. He currently designs for three collections: his own couture and ready-to-wear lines, as well as the clothing line for Hermès, and luxe handbags…and now a fourth at Target for a very limited time. His cheap and chic clothing for Target will launch on Target.com and at 250 select Target stores nationwide on March 7, 2010 and remain available through April 11, 2010.

From ingénue to rock ‘n roll, this collection celebrates women of all ages and a host of distinctive, iconic American styles. What you can find in Gaultier’s collection for Target includes a criss-cross bandage nylon dress which exudes modern glamour while a halter neck A-line dress defines old-Hollywood lady-like appeal. Women will rock n’ roll in a cropped two-tone motorcycle leather jacket with a zipper detailing that adds a tough chic topper to spring’s lightweight dresses. Hip-hop takes center stage with a fitted dress featuring suspender straps and cropped open shoulder knit tops with drawstring waist. The season’s menswear trend shines through on a poplin black and white button-down sleeveless shirt dress with coordinating long-sleeve cropped shrug, while pinstripes find their way on paper-bag waist pants and a short-sleeve double-breasted blazer.

Lazer-cut embroidery, poplin and mesh are woven throughout the collection, providing rich texture on flirty silhouettes, while classic shapes get intricate details and pops of bold colors for modern flair. Ranging in prices from $17.99 -$199.99, this line of seasonal, affordable must-haves also includes high-waisted pants and shorts, mini skirts, strong-shoulder jackets, cropped tanks and swimwear that women everywhere will covet.

Here’s a look at the Jean Paul Gaultier for Target collection:

Jean Paul Gaultier for Target. Photos: Target

Photos Courtesy of Target

The Original Imaginarium of Gareth Pugh

Hadrian Miguel

Published: January 25, 2010Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: Beyoncé, fashion, fashion designer, Gareth Pugh, Hadrian Miguel, Kylie Minogue, Lady GaGa, Rihanna, Róisín Murphy, Style

by Hadrian Miguel, Lifestyle & Beauty Director

Designer Gareth Pugh

Gareth Pugh is a British designer based in Paris who has been taking the fashion world by storm for his over-the-big-top, sense of spectacle clothing. Some of his designs have used a variety of materials, including inflated latex, PVC, vinyl, perspex, and human hair to create a dramatic futuristic vision of fashion.

Gareth’s background in fashion design began at age 14 as the costume designer for the English National Youth Theatre. He graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London in 2003 and mounted his first London Fashion Week solo show just four years ago. He apprenticed under the tutelage of avant-garde designer Rick Owens, and it’s Owens’ wife, Michele Lamy, who eventually has become Gareth’s business partner.

He comes from the school of fashion as performance art where his collections are wearable sculptures and are often admired for their technical merit, artistic value, and creative vision. At age 28, his expressive designs are dramatic, stark, slick, simple, and steely. A master of high concept, some of the early accolades have compared him with couture geniuses Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, and Thierry Mugler.

To get a real sense of his aesthetic, he once cited the Wizard of Oz meets Predator as his design influence. Because Gareth’s designs are theatrical and experimental, for the last few years his ascent as a fashion darling is thanks in part to his high-profile showstoppers that have caught our attention through music & style stars Kylie Minogue, Róisín Murphy, and Casey Spooner (of Fischerspooner). Marilyn Manson, Rihanna, and Lady GaGa have also been seen draped in some of his graphic and sharp looks, while superstar Beyoncé owes much of her edgier and confident Sasha Fierce persona to Gareth Pugh’s hard femininity statements, which she has donned in her Diva and Sweet Dreams videos, on a Elle magazine cover, and at MTV Europe Music Awards show.

Here are some of Gareth’s designs from his past collections:

head piece and clothing from Spring 2010 collection

headpiece & vest, crochet dress, Spring 2010

As an evolving artist and designer, Gareth has moved away from his earlier eccentricities of hard lines and angles, and puffed up-pumped out abstractions to producing silhouettes with loose knitwear, more structured tailoring and using softer flowy and billowy fabrics like chiffon and ribbons. His latest garments are something people can actually wear but are still in line with his dark aesthetic and uncompromising creative vision.

His clothes can be found at Browns in London, Colette in Paris, Seven, Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman in New York. A single piece can sell for thousands of dollars, and only the most spirited, open-minded, fashion forward and assured customer are ever likely to buy and wear them.

Let’s take a look at the softer side of Gareth with his Spring 2010 men’s and women’s collections.

Behind every great designer is a great team of collaborators who has helped with the brand, pictured below in Gareth’s Studio are from l to r: publicist Mandi Lennard, business partner Michele Lamy, Gareth Pugh, fashion editor & stylist Katie Shillingford in striped dress, model Kim Noorda on desk, boyfriend Carson McColl (under desk), fashion stylist/editor/consultant Nicola Formichetti (hanging from pipe), Caroline Warner of Moet & Chandon London Fashion Week sponsor, artist Matthew Stone, Fashion East’s Lulu Kennedy (on table), hair stylist Martin Cullen in inflatable coat, and jewelry and accessories designer Judy Blame.

Gareth & his team. Photo by Jean-Baptiste Mondino

Gareth’s creations have trickled into other aspects of design as seen here:

Porcelain maker Nymphenburg to celebrate its 260th anniversary launched a limited edition of the world-famous Commedia Dell’Arte figures produced by the rococo sculptor, Franz Anton Bustelli. Gareth was one of sixteen internationally acclaimed fashion designers were invited to create new clothes for their favorite figure in the Commedia Dell’Arte group. Here’s Capitano Spavento by Gareth Pugh.

Also, Six Scents is a niche perfume project that calls together both renowned perfumers and artists to collaborate on a collection of limited edition perfumes. No. 4 “Diagonal” – by Gareth Pugh (& Emilie Coppermann)

Six Scents

Mattel commissioned Gareth to create a limited edition Ken doll in a look inspired by his first menswear collection. Gareth created Ken with a goth look in a vinyl trench and black skinny jeans.

Winterize It!…in Cashmere

Hadrian Miguel

Published: November 18, 2009Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: Banana Republic, cashmere, clothing, fashion, Hadrian Miguel, J. Crew, lifestyle, Macy's, Style

Hadrian Miguel, Lifestyle & Skincare Director

Today’s fashion spotlight is on how to winterize this season’s clothes in cashmere.

Cashmere is fine in texture, but it is also strong, and light. It’s characterized by its soft fibers and as providing a natural lightweight insulation without the bulk. The cashmere weave is clean, supple and touchable, available in way too many rich, tony hues.

Luxury finds itself in many, everyday cashmere silhouettes because it’s soft, easy, and versatile. Cashmere is so uber-comfortable, affordable and expensive all at the same time. And, I’ll pick this any day over other wools’ scratchiness, thickness, or roughness…plus cashmere simply feels better when paired with a tee or tank underneath which is the way I like to wear it!

Cashmere sweaters, jackets and coats, pants, scarves and gloves, pajamas, pashminas, and even tracksuits are all perfect for the ice cold bite of Winter – it’s cozy, light, and oh so warm! A stylish way to stay toasty during the chilly months!

Banana Republic Heritage Dress

J. Crew Hayward Coat

Three very nice, and beautifully dashing cashmere pieces comes from familiar, and popular retailers: Banana Republic J. Crew, and Macy’s:

Banana Republic has a super-cool scarf sweater dress combo called the Heritage cashmere dress. With a detachable cashmere scarf, it adds cozy style with button-tab in back to allow someone to wear the dress with or without the scarf. 100% cashmere, light gray heather color ribbed at neckline, sleeves, and hem with a straight skirt. So versatile, you can wear it alone, or over tights and leggings for a modern, chic look. It’s $198, a good price for good cashmere.

One of the finest cashmere selections is from J. Crew Collection…A double-faced A-line, deep V-neck cashmere coat with elbow sleeves that is incredibly soft, from a very old, very exclusive, family-owned mill in Italy whose specialty is cashmere—and cashmere alone. Called the Hayward coat, available in a pony-brown color at $1,299, it’s so luxe and well-constructed, it’s worth the steep price.

Webalina's the City by Josie Girl Designs

Webalina's the Grace by Josie Girl Designs

Webalina's the City by Josie Girl Designs

At Macy’s, cute, comfy, and stylish fingerless gloves by Webalina allow freedom of movement while keeping you warm with luxurious cashmere. They offer two styles: the Grace in black at $27.99 with a long cuff, vintage button, and a tonal scalloped trim at top, and also the City at $33.99 with an elongated cuff and a contrast scalloped, crocheted trim at edges and center seam. Webalina Couture is a fashion line specializing in jewelry, cashmere, and accessories and is designed by Melissa Weber of Josie Girl Designs in Seattle.

Thanks to Holiday sales which have already begun, you can stock up on cashmere at some really good prices at many stores and specialty retailers – Macy’s, Saks.com, J. Crew, Neiman Marcus, Loehmann’s, Uniqlo, and Banana Republic – all have fantastic and high-quality cashmere apparel that will keep you snug and fab all winter long!

White + Warren Cashmere Care

***Note: To keep your cashmere in tip top shape and totally save your pretty sweaters from a stinky, shrinky fate, use White + Warren’s specially-developed eco-friendly biodegradable Cashmere Care wash to maintain the color and feel of your cashmere! Lightly scented with sage and lemongrass and with ingredients derived from nature, it cleans and keeps your knitwear in beautiful, long-lasting condition. Available at White + Warren, and Neiman Marcus. $18-$20 for 12.5 oz.

The Return of the Supemodel v2.0

Hadrian Miguel

Published: November 3, 2009Posted in: Featured Articles, StyleTags: Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, culture, fashion, Hadrian Miguel, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Style, supermodels

Hadrian Miguel, Lifestyle and Skincare Director

Some of the Supermodels in 1990 by Peter Lindbergh

The OG Supermodels are making a comeback…Christy, Linda, Naomi, Cindy, and Claudia are all back with a vengeance and proving that it’s even better the second time around!

Collectively these women sparked the era of the Supermodel in the late 80′s and in the 1990′s when they could command tens of thousands of dollars a day and even millions for a major fashion and cosmetics campaigns. They are still gracing covers for major fashion magazines, still doing stylish editorials, and still featured in major fashion and beauty campaigns and commercials.

Since the height of their fame, individually they have worked continuously throughout their careers, but as times changed and the new milillienium approached, supermodels were being replaced by well-known entertainers like movie stars, and musical artists as celebrities and icons on the covers of fashion magazines and ad campaigns.

There have been a supermodel here (Giselle) or there (Heidi Klum), but none that had the cache and worldwide recognition of the following women. In 2009, the original supermodels have returned with some impressive new jobs and a few more notches in their careers. So let’s take a look at what these women are up to these days:

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Christy Turlington

Christy Turlington, age 40, is one of the most successful supermodels. She is well-known as the face of Calvin Klein from 1987-2007. Christy first came into prominence as a teenager when she appeared in the video of Notorious by Duran Duran in 1986. She has appeared on over 500 magazine covers and surely more to come.

She signed a multiyear contract with Maybelline, marking her return to the company that made her famous with its Maybe She’s Born With It ad campaign from 1992-1998. Her other major campaigns this year include YSL, Bally, and Escada.

From fashion icon to activist, Christy Turlington has successfully created a diverse and multi-talented career as an entrepreneur, role model and spokesperson in the cosmetic, fashion, business and political worlds.

Today, she is an advocate for wellness and international aid, supporting women’s health projects and relief work across the globe. Additionally, Turlington is widely recognized as a prominent voice for yoga and a healthier way of life. Christy’s long term interest in yoga has culminated in the creation of two successful businesses – nuala, an apparel clothing line, and Sundari, an Ayurvedic skincare line – as well as the best selling book on yoga. Christy also teamed up with Puma with the launch of Mahanuala, a new collection of technical yoga-wear created as a complementary diffusion line to nuala.

Linda Evangelista on the cover of W Magazine

Linda Evangelista, age 44, is often called the chameleon for her frequently changing hairstyle and haircolor, and ability to transform in front of the camera. Linda began her ascent in the modeling world 1984 when she became the face of Nina Ricci and Guy Laroche and when she was featured on the cover of French Vogue in 1987. But it was in 1988 when she chopped her hair into a short little boy style cut that thrusted her into superstardom and in 1989, she became the face of Versace.

She has been the face of many designers and cosmetics including Donna Karan, Revlon, Estee Lauder, Jil Sander, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, and Fendi, along with many magazine covers from Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue V Magazine, and Cosmopolitan.

She signed a multi-year exclusive contract with L’Oreal Paris and is the global spokesperson for their Visible Lift, Collagen Filler, Studio Secrets, and Colour Riche Lipcolour products. Linda’s continued success has been due to her ability to constantly reinvent her image with her haircolor and haircuts. This year, she’s been the model for Prada, John Galliano, and she stars in the November 2009 issue of the much talked about Art issue from W Magazine.

Naomi Campbell

Since stepping into the limelight over 20 years ago, Naomi Campbell‘s rise to stardom and notoriety really began in 1988 when she appeared on the cover of Vogue Paris (French Vogue) as that publication’s first black cover girl, after friend and mentor Yves St Laurent threatened to withdraw all of his advertising from the publication after it refused to place Naomi, or any black model, on its cover. In addition to French Vogue, Naomi also became the first black model to appear on the cover of Vogue UK, Vogue Japan, and Vogue China.

A high point of Naomi’s career was in the early 1990s, when she was part of the two major “supermodel” powerhouses: the Big 6, alongside Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Kate Moss, and The Trinity, alongside Turlington and Evangelista.

At age 39, she continues to model and walk the runway and has recently been featured in DSquared, SoBe Life Water, Dolce & Gabbana D&G Fragrance ad campiagn for fall/winter 2009. She also has been featured in British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue Korea, American Vogue, Voguel Italia, Vogue China, and Vogue Russia.

Cindy Crawford in Vogue Spain 2009

Due to her lengthy career, Naomi has worked with many of the world’s most renowned photographers, including Richard Avedon, Herb Ritts, David LaChapelle, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel, Ellen von Unwerth, Mario Testino and Peter Lindbergh.

Cindy Crawford is an American model, and at age 43, most notably known for her trademark mole and beauty mark above her lip. She has adorned well-above 400 magazine covers throughout her career. She has also appeared in many fashion campaigns during her career, including those for Gianni Versace, Escada, Revlon, Maybelline, and Clairol.

At the peak of her career the first time around, Cindy was host of MTV‘s House of Style from 1989 to 1995. In 2005, Crawford created a line of beauty products with Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh called Meaningful Beauty for Guthy-Renker.

At age 43, Cindy has retired from the runway, but has several furniture lines, and recently has been busy designing a successful housewares line for JC Penney. She currently has a major campaign with Omega watches, and has been recently featured in Allure, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ UK, Redbook, Vogue Spain, Vogue Paris, and Vanity Fair.

Claudia Schiffer

Claudia Schiffer, at age 39, is another of world’s most successful models, having appeared on over 500 magazine covers. In the beginning, after several magazine appearances she quickly achieved supermodel status when she was selected by Karl Lagerfeld to become the face of Chanel. She went on to become the most recognized face of Guess in the 1990s as well as, a huge contract with Revlon, and as the face for Mango.

At the height of her fame, she had danced with Mickey Mouse in a Fanta soda commercial for an estimated $2 million and for French automobile maker Citroën, she appeared in advertisements for a reported £3 million.

Claudia Schiffer still holds a contract with L’Oréal and Ebel watches. Recently, she been attached to the following fashion campaigns Dolce & Gabana D&G Fragrance, Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Karl Lagerfeld filmed her for a Dom Perignon campaign. She is currently starring as the face of the new Alberta Ferretti signature fragrance.

Yasmin LeBon

Honorable mention goes to… Yasmin LeBon, age 44, a British & Iranian model and wife of Duran Duran’s Simon LeBon. She has been a well-known and popular editorial and fashion model. She has represented Clairol, Guess, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Biotherm, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Versace, Chanel and many others.

In 2009, she marks a major comeback with a national campaign as the face of Avon and their Anew Reversalist line of products. The commercial was shot by famed French photographer and director Stephane Sednaoui. Yasmin also steps into the spotlight to design her first women clothing and jewelry collection line called YLB with Wallis. Wallis is a British women’s clothing retailer. The brand operates from 134 stores and 126 concessions across the UK and Ireland.

Friday Fashion Spotlight: the Snood

Hadrian Miguel

Published: October 16, 2009Posted in: Featured Articles, Style, Tangerine CultureTags: accessories, clothing, fashion, Hadrian Miguel, lifestyle, men's fashion, scarf, snood, Style, women's

Hadrian Miguel, Lifestyle & Skincare Director

H&M Women's Tube $5.95

For today’s Friday Fashion Spotlight, we’re featuring the extra-hot accessory and the fashion hit of this season…the Snood!

The snood, also known as a circle scarf or ring scarf is the newest in neckwear — wrap it around and wear it like a scarf, over the head for a hooded effect, and also worn in various ways. It’s a scarf that has no ends and can be doubled, tripled, be a shawl, or pulled up and over the head as a hood.

It’s versatility is what makes it all the rage right now. Some are more hood-like, some are tube-like, while others are purposely more scarf than anything else, but they all give you an updated and more modern look than the old standard scarf and hat set.

H&M Men's Neck Tube $14.95

What we’re digging is the ultra-chic designs, nice variations in style, and good price points for everyone. We’re seeing rich, vibrant, and fun colors for Fall & Winter in fabrics like angora, cashmere, lambswool, rayon, cotton voile, silks, knits and wovens, and even fab faux fur and, get this… macrame!

H&M offers the snood or as they are calling it, the neck tube in great colors and prices, as well as places like TopShop, Steve Madden, TopMan, Urban Outfitters, Macy’s, American Eagle, BeBe, Uniqlo, and American Apparel.

Not to be outdone high-end retailers like Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Burberry, and Saks Fifth Avenue all offer their versions. And because we love animals, a big shame on you and boycott to Adrienne Landau, Eric Javits, and Pologeorgis for offering renditions like rabbit, fox, and raccoon.

Cashmere hand-dyed stripe Nepali by TDM Design loop scarf $135

One of my favorite snoods is done by Nepali by TDM Design. Not only because of the luxurious cashmere, had-dyed stripes, or the excellent craftmanship, but I love the story behind Nepali by TDM Design which creates opportunities for poverty-stricken women to generate sustainable income in Nepal.

They are invested in a literacy and education campaign throughout the country. Their mission is to bring about social and economic change by allowing women to participate financially in their society…and that’s very hot and so relevant for a modern world, and what Tangerine Living is all about, living a life that is fresh, cool, and natural!

Here’s a peak at some of the latest snoods and scarfs that I think are sweet and stylish and destined to keep you warm, and cozy on a cold day (and night):

Keep it locked here at Tangerine Living and stay tuned for my November spotlight on Neckpieces, the perfect accessory to light up your Holidays.

Fashion Spotlight: Keko of London

Hadrian Miguel

Published: October 9, 2009Posted in: Featured Articles, Style, Tangerine CultureTags: accessories, fashion, Hadrian Miguel, keko hainswheeler, keko of london, Style, trends

By: Hadrian Miguel, Lifestyle & Skincare Director

Our new series here for the Tangerine Style section is called Friday Fashion Spotlight. We’ll take a look at the latest fresh, cool, and terrific fashion finds or spread the word on what designers are on fire.

An exciting designer and amazing artist to watch is Keko Hainswheeler from London. His extraordinary and unique brand of hand-sewn conceptual pieces are also created and meshed with recycled and discarded items that are often taken out of context and given a new meaning.

Keko is on the rise and one of his designs was most recently seen at this year’s notorious 2009 MTV VMA awards, you know the one where Kanye dissed Taylor Swift, where Madonna did the touching tribute to MJ, where Pink rocked it out high above on the trapeze, and Lady Gaga had the most outfit changes for a guest at an awards show…well, it was Keko’s magnificent feather neck piece and lace mask on Lady Gaga that got her well-noticed and is helping to put his name on the fashion map.

Some of his work can be seen below, and for more information on Keko, go to his myspace page.

Lady Gaga in Keko mask, neckpiece, and feather ring

a Keko top

Headpiece

Earrings

Shoulderpiece as seen on Dazed cover

The Ultimate in High/Low Fashion

Hadrian Miguel

Published: October 7, 2009Posted in: Featured Articles, Style, Tangerine CultureTags: clothing, culture, fashion, fashionista, Hadrian Miguel, lifestyle, Style

The Merging of High Style & Low Prices

Hadrian Miguel, LifeStyle & SkinCare Director

In this price-conscious and recessionista times, cheap chic style and high/low fashion is the way to go nowadays! Consumer demand for high fashion at inexpensive prices has fashion designers partnering with affordable retailers to create high fashion at low prices.

There is a continued importance and renewed reality of dressing for less this year and collaborations between designers and budget-friendly retailers just makes the most economic and style sense!

H&M Does It Again…and Again!

H&M, the Swedish fashion chain, has pulled off some major coup’s when it comes to fashion marriages between itself and some high-end clothing designers. It continues its past trends of uniting fashion greats with its brand of trendy, affordable, and chic fashion.

Since 2004, H&M has created exclusive collections from some of the most notable designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney, Commes Des Garcons, and Viktor & Rolf, all of which proved to be sell-out successes.

Jimmy Choo for YOU

Jimmy Choo for H&M. Photo courtesy of H&M

Jimmy Choo now arrives at H&M for the store’s next exclusive designer collaboration, including shoes, garments and accessories for both women and men.

Jimmy Choo will bring its international glamour and covetable shoes and bags to select H&M stores. The collection will be available from November 14 in around 200 stores across the world. In addition to a huge assortment of colorful and edgy shoes ranging from stilettos to boots, shoppers can look forward to jewelry, studded belts, handbags, and clothing. This collaboration also includes a men’s collection of shoes, bags and accessories.

What this means is that all you footwear fashionistas all over the world will be able to buy admired & desired Jimmy Choos at a fraction of the price!

Sonia Rykiel warms up the HOLIDAYS

Sonia Rykiel will be the next guest designer for winter 2009 and spring 2010. The French house founded by the “Queen of Knits” represents the distinctive, modern and impertinent spirit of Paris. This marks the first time that H&M has extended its designer collaboration to the world of lingerie and related accessories for women, with exclusive pieces to be launched in-store on December 5, 2009. The collection will be launched in 1,500 H&M stores worldwide and at the same time, Sonia Rykiel will make this lingerie collection available in Sonia Rykiel’s major boutiques around the world – another first for H&M.

H&M and Sonia Rykiel are pleased to announce a second collaboration for spring 2010, featuring an iconic knitwear collection for women and little girls accompanied by playful accessories. This second collection will be launched in around 250 H&M stores on February 20, 2010.

TARGET Offers Great Design at Great Prices

With its “Designer Collaborations” program, Target brings an emporium of fashion designers to its customers. These exclusive collections will bring top design at unbeatable prices to women everywhere, for a limited time. What’s fascinating about this is that it’s a unique program that features well-established designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element. Additional designers will be announced throughout the year.

Target also has GO International, an innovative clothing program designed to provide affordable fashion created by emerging designers. GO International is an exciting way to deliver the latest style to their female guests at the prices they expect from Target!

Anna Sui For TARGET

Target is partnering with fashion designer Anna Sui as the second designer in a series of Target Designer Collaborations to bring a Gossip Girl-inspired collection.

Known for her mix of vintage glamour, art and culturally inspired-design, Sui developed her Target collection based on the distinct looks of the CW Network tv show phenomenon Gossip Girl and its main female characters and heroines, Serena van der Woodsen, Blair Waldorf, Jenny Humphrey and Vanessa Abrams. The Anna Sui for Target collection
combines the elements of art, spirit, punk and glamour, and it also reflects New York City through classic silhouettes, minimalist geometric prints and the designer’s ever-present eccentric personality.

With a colorful palette of blues, purples and oranges and neutral shades of ivory, gray, brown and black, the Anna Sui for Target includes an array of fall must-haves. Metallic jacquards, houndstooth and herringbone give warmth and rich texture, while satin, tulle and chiffon add a softer touch. Bows and lace provide feminine allure on the ivory lace long-sleeved dress with velvet bow tie collar and short-sleeve blouse with raschel lace sleeves and collar, while stripes, plaids and paisleys evoke school-girl charm on blouses and skirts. Ranging in price from $19.99-$149.99, the line includes a variety of seasonal staples like dresses, sweaters, blouses, mini skirts, and pants.

Here are some of the collection from Anna Sui for Target:

Ruched-Front Hooded Jacket $79.99, Silk Sleeveless Wrap Dress $59.99. Photo courtesy of Target

Metallic Jacquard Dress $59.99. Photo courtesy of Target

Metallic Jacquard Dress in Multicolor Circles $59.99. Photo courtesy of Target

Alexander McQueen

McQ Alexander McQueen for Target

In April 2009, Target partnered with designer Alexander McQueen to present McQ Alexander McQueen for Target, a collection known for its potent mix of rebel edge, creativity and technical mastery and inspired by youth subcultures, music, rebellion and style revolution.

McQ Alexander McQueen for Target was a contemporary collection of spring must-haves with a rock and roll twist in a muted color palette of black, white, grays and tan with accents of cobalt blue and bright pink. Studs and mesh add edge to wardrobe staples including a chambray sleeveless shirt dress with stud detailing, mesh wrap dress and open yarn zipper cardigan; while graphic prints and silk screen photographs add an irreverent touch to tunics, dresses and tees throughout the collection.

Alexander McQueen was the first Designer Collaboration, which celebrates the fusion of fashion and music at affordable prices and makes designer fashion available to women everywhere.

Here are just two of the many looks McQueen created for Target:

Sleeveless Woven Blouse $29.99, High-Waist Gore Skirt $49.99, Solid Zip Legging $29.99. Photo courtesy of Target.

Studded-Leather Vest $139.99, Tattoo-Print Tee $22.99, Studded Denim Grey Jeans$44.99. Photo courtesy of Target

Uniqlo Joins the High Fashion- Good Price Fashion Fray

+J Jill Sander for Uniqlo

Uniqlo is a leading Japanese clothing retail chain with a Manhattan flagship store here in the US. Jill Sander arrives at Uniqlo with the +J line. The line includes quality basics of women’s and men’s items ranging from crisp white button-down shirts to wool coats and flannel trousers.

Uniqlo has also created The Designers Invitation Project, a collaborative project between UNIQLO and successful and up-and-coming designers that always breaks new ground and challenges conceptions of style on a global scale.

Designers Invitation Project presents products that embody basic yet high-end fashion through the fresh vision and sensibilities of the designers combined with UNIQLO fabrics, technology, and good prices that you can live with.

Some of their collections from this project are Opening Ceremony, Shipley &Halmos, and Gilded Age for UNIQLO.

Payless Shoes also steps up with a new strategy to elevate its brand

the slither boot by Christian Siriano for Payless

In 2008, Patricia Field for Payless which was designed by acclaimed costume designer for the Devil Wears Prada and renowned stylist for “Sex and the City” tv show and movies. The shoes and coordinating clutches were affordably priced in the $25 to $35 range.

Also at Payless Shoe Source, Product Runway winner and fashion designer Christian Siriano designed a collection for Payless and showcased them at his Spring 2010 runway collection.

What to Look For Now…and Later?

The most successful affordable and chic lines have been Isaac Mizrahi for

Nicole by Nicole Miller at JC Penney

Target, and Simply Vera, Vera Wang’s line at Kohl’s which have stayed true to those individual designer’s aesthetic. Nicole Miller has been doing her Nicole line at JC Penney since 2005, one of the earliest examples of a runway designer’s success with a mid-range retailer.

Fabulosity by Kimora Lee Simmons for JC Penney

New lines in stores now include Fabulosity by Kimora Lee Simmons, a juniors sportswear line at JC Penney, the Dana Buchman line for Kohl’s that showcases classic styles for women, and over at Wal-Mart- they finally crash the fashion party with a career collection and activewear by famed designer Norma Kamali, and Max Azria has teamed up with Miley Cyrus to design a trendy line of clothing that brings Miley’s fresh, rocker style to teens everywhere.

But the real questions are who will we see next…Michael Kors or Jean Paul Gaultier for Target? And Marc Jacobs for H&M…But more importantly, the burning question for me will always be, how to shop well and look good for not a lot of money?!

Armed but not dangerous

Miriam Alston

Published: October 7, 2009Posted in: Featured Articles, Miriam European LifestyleTags: eco, euro, luggage, Style

Sonia Verguet, a 28 year old designer from Strassbourg made a name for her label Pink Wolf with “Valises-armes” suitcases in bright colors with knifes, axes or guns applied to them.

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She clearly took the art of recycling into a funny, stylish and colorful level using old suitcases from flea markets and painting them after having fixed toy weapons onto them.

With all those safety measures going on these days this piece of luggage will get you amused attention on your travels, if only you go out for a latte.

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Visit her site http://www.pinkwolf.fr/ and get in touch with Sonia for your custom made suitcase. Don’t be afraid of the frenchness, these reassuring words I discovered while browsing her pages: You can get the suitcase of your choice by sending me an email. You can choose the color and the weapon you prefer to not kill someone!

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Enjoy the other great designs and unleash your inner child!

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Luxury Sound: Geneva Sound System

Peter Chan

Published: September 29, 2009Posted in: Featured Articles, Tangerine Home/LivingTags: luxury, Style, technology

Once in a while it’s nice to indulge especially when it comes to our music. Geneva Sound System gives the best sound and style but it’s a bit on the expensive side. Every Sound System is compatible with your ipod and iphone. The wood finish is our favorite.

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The HDTV Sound System is the ultimate in style and technology.

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Geneva Sound System

Hadrian S. Miguel, Life & Style Director

Hadrian Miguel

Published: August 14, 2009Posted in: Featured Articles, Hadrian Miguel SkincareTags: beauty, culture, fashion, Hadrian Miguel, health, lifestyle, makeup, men's health, music, skincare, Style

Hadrian S. Miguel, Life & Style Director

Let’s introduce you to our Life & Style Director, Hadrian Miguel.

Our style guy, Hadrian has studied and worked as an apparel and interior designer, visual merchandiser, artist, and stylist. The ultimate jack of many trades and an avid music head, Hadrian’s contributions to Tangerine Living covers many modalities from beauty, music, culture, and lifestyle tips to skincare segments, recipes, articles, and interviews.

His extensive training in beauty includes research and product development in skincare, makeup, food, and nutritional supplements, men’s health and grooming, facial massage, microdermabrasion, reflexology, speed waxing, advance face massage, galvanic and high frequency treatments, product formulation, and advances in skincare ingredients.

Inspired by the women who raised him, his life in beauty really began at age 6 with a daily ritual of helping his grandmother with makeup, and watching his mom go through her many transformations in style. Hadrian is also a licensed Esthetician for 15 years, and a former makeup artist.

A three-step skincare routine and a clotheshorse since he was 13, aesthetics has been his lifelong journey ever since.

You can email him at: Hadrian@tangerineliving.com

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1- Brian Atwood Maniac Metallic Pump

2- Ruthie Davis Horizon Strappy Sandals

3- GUESS Billow Slingback Pump

4- TopShop Parallel Tiered Wedges

5- Diego Dolcini Fanned Zip-Back Sandal

6- Jessica Simpson Evannan Colorblock Heel

7- Sam Edelman Scarlett Pump

8- Bebe Fleur Strappy Platform Sandal

9- Nicholas Kirkwood Suede & Metallic Loafer Pump

10- H by Halston Annice Pump

11- Caparros Xanto Evening Shooties

12- Nine West Polka Dot Chameleon / Crusader

Always searching for the perfect shirt, the new and improved chino, the light and sexy chambray, some comfy blue denim, or the season’s best swimsuit?

Why not just mix up your wardrobe with styles from different cultures and times to create a sort of modern day celebration of a guy’s style…Introducing The New Leading Man for Summer.

Republic Bike

A more serious rider will often opt for a spendier titanium or carbon fiber frame for mountain-biking or road bikes. But, it’s their leisurely dapper and dashing cousin, the beach cruiser that is making a big splash on the streets and on bike paths in the city just in time for summer!

And, if your imagination is limitless, why not pimp your ride and create a really cool bicycle built for you to sport around town and be seen.

Here’s a look at two companies rethinking the way we get around with a fun, custom easy ride.

Some times it takes getting out of the fast lane to sit back and smell the ocean breeze and discover a distant time gone by, and that’s where our L.A. story takes us to today, so buckle up now with the laid back rumble of the classic VW bus…and enjoy the ride!

With Christmas a distant memory and New Years fast approaching, why not kick up your heels and step out in style in some great footwear that won’t break the bank.

Here’s 12 fabulous shoe finds that’ll make you sparkle and shine like a million dollars without spending the big-time bucks!

All these dazzling, drop dead gorgeous heels will take your style to new heights for amazingly under $100!

1- Rhonda Chiffon Sandals

2- Sacred Heart Vegas Studded Platform Heels

Move over hipster bow tie, super-sized necklaces, striped suspenders, and the chunky statement ring—what’s hot and trending now is an eclectic new way to wear metal…as a harness!

Our new series here for the Tangerine Style section is called Friday Fashion Spotlight. We’ll take a look at the latest fresh, cool, and terrific fashion finds or spread the word on what designers are on fire.

The Merging of High Style & Low Prices

H&M Does It Again…and Again!

Jimmy Choo for YOU

Sonia Rykiel warms up the HOLIDAYS

TARGET Offers Great Design at Great Prices

Anna Sui For TARGET

Alexander McQueen McQ Alexander McQueen for Target

Uniqlo Joins the High Fashion- Good Price Fashion Fray

Payless Shoes also steps up with a new strategy to elevate its brand

What to Look For Now…and Later?

Let’s introduce you to our Life & Style Director, Hadrian Miguel.

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A more serious rider will often opt for a spendier titanium or carbon fiber frame for mountain-biking or road bikes.

But, it’s their leisurely dapper and dashing cousin, the beach cruiser that is making a big splash on the streets and on bike paths in the city just in time for summer!

Alexander McQueen

McQ Alexander McQueen for Target