5 Star Ranking: TF 1004 B c.6002

5 Star Ranking: TF 1004 B c.6002
Rating status has been changed for TF 1004 B c.6002 Tiffany Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $249.00
- crystals|stones
- 2008 fashion line
- shape: oval rectangular
- style:
- material: metal and plastic

The TF 1004 B c.6002 has been a higher-rated just now

The TF 1004 B c.6002 has been a higher-rated just now
Rating status has been changed for TF 1004 B c.6002 Tiffany Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $249.00
- crystals|stones
- 2008 fashion line
- shape: oval rectangular
- style:
- material: metal and plastic

TF 1004 B c.6002 model has ★★★★★ stars staus just now

TF 1004 B c.6002 model has ★★★★★ stars staus just now
Rating status has been changed for TF 1004 B c.6002 Tiffany Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $249.00
- crystals|stones
- 2008 fashion line
- shape: oval rectangular
- style:
- material: metal and plastic

★★★★★ - GG 3125 S c.086S2

★★★★★ - GG 3125 S c.086S2
Rating status has been changed for GG 3125 S c.086S2 Gucci Sunglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $214.00
- shiny
- 2010 fashion line
- shape: geometric
- style:
- material: plastic

August 2010 Fashion Events

It's August and summer is still in full throttle. There are more fashion events this year than ever before. Here's a quick run-down of the ones worth marking on your calendars.

[Glamorama 2009 Image by Stephen Stephens/Digital Crush]

Friday, August 6: Macy's Glamorama
Macy Gray headlines this long-running fashion show, but the fashions are what's it really all about. From Jean Paul Gaultier to Versace for men to Sportmax to Philosophy di Alberta Ferreti, it's the biggest international fashion event that takes place in Minneapolis. New additions this year is a highly choreographed show opener by choreographer-to-the-stars Brian Friedman and costumes by former Project Runway contestant Chris March. And the after party on the eighth floor of Macy's downtown is one of the biggest, most over-the-top parties of the year.
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $60-175 (After party + show tickets start at $175)
Location: Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 612-339-7007.
More info: macys.com

[Flyer design by Caroline Royce]

Wednesday, August 11: vitaminwaterZERO presents...FLOURISH Rooftop Fashion Show
7 new flavors...7 designers...7 one-of-a-kind couture designs. I'm helping to produce this fashion show based on vitaminwaterZERO's seven new flavors. With designs from Calpurnia Peach, Laura Fulk, Emma Berg, Max Lohrbach, Ivan Idland, Danielle Everine and Kerry Riley (Needle & Black), plus jewelry from ROX by Robyne Robinson and styling from yours truly and the Aveda Institute on the gorgeous Skygarden rooftop of the Crowne Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, DJ Jonathan Ackerman, and yummy vitaminwaterZERO cocktails.
Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: FREE
Location: Crowne Plaza Skygarden, 618 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, 612-338-2288.
[Me and Emma Berg at last year's boat party with Attitude City DJs]

Saturday, August 14: Attitude City Yacht Club
Okay, so it's not an actual fashion event - but as an attendee of each of these boat parties for the past four years, it's definitely one of the biggest opportunities to dress to a theme of the year (not to mention one of the biggest parties). Attitude City's Jeff DuBuis and Karl Frankowski head up the turntables with a guest roster of some of the hottest DJs in town. Tickets go fast - they are to go on sale on Monday or Tuesday this week. Watch facebook for updates.
Time: 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tickets: $35; available soon at http://www.attitudecity.com/.
Location: Boat departs from Harriet Island, 700 Sibley St. NE., St. Paul.
More info: Facebook event invite

[Flyer art by Courtney Thomas]

Friday, August 20: Libertine Asylum Presents "The Deep: A Perilous Underwater Adventure"
The Libertine Asylum is at it again, and this time the steampunk collective is taking on an inventive new theme: Under the sea. The fashion show and event features new underwater-themed designs by steampunk designers Blasphemina's Closet, Scoundrelle's Keep, and jewelry designer Bionic Unicorn, as well as jugglers, sirens, nymphs high fashion mermaids, body painting, and an undersea fantasy photobooth.
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $8 for 21+, $10 for 18-20.
Location: The Loft at Barfly, 711 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
More info: Facebook event invite


Friday, August 20: "Souvenir Portrait"
Local fashion designer Max Lohrbach received a grant from the South Eastern Minnesota Arts Council and the Mantorville Art Guild. With it, he decided to do an installed illustration: a life-size, 2 and 3D illustration featuring new garments and paintings. The exhibition runs through September 19.
Time: 5-8 p.m. Opening reception
Tickets: Free
Location: Mantorville Art Guild, 508 Clay St., Mantorville, MN
More info: Facebook event invite

[Amanda Christine F/W 2010 Photo: Rod Hasse]

Thursday, August 26: Amanda Christine Pret-a-Porter F/W 2010 Fashion Show
Be sure to get this show from the prolific local fashion designer on your calendars now. Her Fall 2010 collection is inspired by the classical American beauty in a modern women's lifestyle. Soft draped silk dresses, structured ruffles, and flattering feminine pleating create a line of wearable dresses and separates for every occasion. The runway event will also feature a Cliche runway segment styled by Andrea Oseland, and the new handbag line collaboration between KJurek Couture and Amanda Christine.
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15 advance / $20 door / $25 VIP
Location: Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St., Minneapolis
More info: amandachristinedesigns.com

Monday, August 30 & Tuesday, August 31: Lady Gaga at Xcel
Lady Gaga's "Monster Ball" tour is without a doubt the most stylish concert of the year. Within the last year, Gaga’s celebrity has gotten bigger than ever, and her style has gotten more and more haute-couture. Her "little monsters" (as her fans are known) have a thing for going all-out on their outfits at her shows, so it's definitely a "what to wear?" event. It only took a matter of days for the pop cipher to sell out her first show at the Xcel (a second was quickly added).
Time: 8 p.m. both nights
Tickets: $51.50-$177
Location: Xcel Energy Center, W. 7th St. & Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, 651-265-4800.
More info: xcelenergycenter.com

The JackKnife 4.0 c.11-862 has been a higher-rated just now

The JackKnife 4.0 c.11-862 has been a higher-rated just now
Rating status has been changed for JackKnife 4.0 c.11-862 Oakley Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Mens
- discounted: $174.00
- 2008 fashion line
- shape: rectangular
- style: semi-rimless
- material: metal

New designer alert: YQY by Vivian


A new local designer has popped up on my radar, YQY by Vivian. From her bio: "The label YQY stands for Yuan Qian Yi, designer Vivian Aronson's Chinese name. YQY is a true reflection of Vivian, who grew up in Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan Province and moved to the Twin Cities in 2005." The designer has recently got attention for her personal style at events, and received a style profile by METRO Magazine.

Let's take a look, shall we?


Love this striped romper - what a perfect summer outfit for something like the Bastille Day block party.

The neckline is lovely. A nice but fairly safe look.

An attention-grabbing look. The shine of the fabric gives the plaid an extra edge, as does the rough-edges of the shoulder detail.

Appears to be nicely tailored, but I'm starting to sense a disconnect with Vivian's aesthetic. It goes from youthful and fresh to a bit staid and mature rather quickly, and the colors/patterns are in competition. It's worth noting these looks are not part of a singular collection, but rather a collection of the designer's early work.

Pretty and saleable though not particularly memorable. Would like to see her push it a little more.


Darling, very '60s babydoll/Valley of the Dolls.

Pretty neckline.

Great movement and very dramatic.

Overall, I see a lot of potential here and great workmanship. With a little focus and perhaps a little more unique detail, the line could really be a contender.

All Photos: Stokes Foto
Model: Lily for Ignite
Makeup: Maggie Obermaier

3627 c.352 item has been rated as ★★★★★ model

3627 c.352 item has been rated as ★★★★★ model
Rating status has been changed for 3627 c.352 Vogue Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $109.00
- 2009 fashion line
- shape: rectangular
- style:
- material: metal

Oishiimomo F/W 2010 Collection Lookbook

Oishiimomo designer Mackenzie Labine has released her F/W 2010 collection, "Lovemonster," which she debuted in June at the "I Feel Love" fashion show. (Check out a review of the show by l'etoile magazine founder and creative director Beth Hammarlund.) I'm really loving the illustration on the first photo - it connects to the harajuku/FRUiTS Magazine roots of Oishiimomo. Mackenzie's screened "Love Monster" t-shirts ($30-50, with design work by Angie Hanson), one-of-a-kind skirts and dresses, hair bows, as well as Bionic Unicorn jewelry are available for a limited time at Cliché, with additional t-shirts and Bionic Unicorn jewelry also at ROBOTlove. You can scoop up Monsterlove plushies at Lauren Roberts' Etsy shop. (Mackenzie is also taking commissions for similar styles/sizes at mackenzie.labine@gmail.com.)












Hair Bows and apparel by Oishiimomo
Photos by Emily Utne
Hair and Make-up by Miyagi Salon
Models provided by Vision Management Group
Plushies by Lauren Roberts
Jewelry by Bionic Unicorn
Stlying by Jane Magnitude

5★ for RC 417 Giada c.772 Roberto Cavalli Eyeglasses

5★ for RC 417 Giada c.772 Roberto Cavalli Eyeglasses
Rating status has been changed for RC 417 Giada c.772 Roberto Cavalli Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $269.00
- shiny
- crystals|stones
- 2010 fashion line
- shape: oval modified
- style: rimless
- material: metal

5 Star Ranking: RC 356 Eleusini c.772

5 Star Ranking: RC 356 Eleusini c.772
Rating status has been changed for RC 356 Eleusini c.772 Roberto Cavalli Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $249.00
- shiny
- 2010 fashion line
- shape: oval modified
- style:
- material: metal

5 Star Ranking: JackKnife 4.0 c.11-862

5 Star Ranking: JackKnife 4.0 c.11-862
Rating status has been changed for JackKnife 4.0 c.11-862 Oakley Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Mens
- discounted: $174.00
- 2008 fashion line
- shape: rectangular
- style: semi-rimless
- material: metal

FT 5130 c.001 model has ★★★★★ stars staus just now

FT 5130 c.001 model has ★★★★★ stars staus just now
Rating status has been changed for FT 5130 c.001 Tom Ford Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Mens
- discounted: $239.00
- shiny
- 2010 fashion line
- shape: rectangular
- style:
- material: plastic

★★★★★ - FT 5147 c.001

★★★★★ - FT 5147 c.001
Rating status has been changed for FT 5147 c.001 Tom Ford Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Mens
- discounted: $214.00
- shiny
- 2010 fashion line
- shape: rectangular
- style:
- material: plastic

The JackKnife 4.0 c.11-862 has been a higher-rated just now

The JackKnife 4.0 c.11-862 has been a higher-rated just now
Rating status has been changed for JackKnife 4.0 c.11-862 Oakley Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Mens
- discounted: $174.00
- 2008 fashion line
- shape: rectangular
- style: semi-rimless
- material: metal

1★ for DG 1104 c.093 Dolce Gabbana Eyeglasses

1★ for DG 1104 c.093 Dolce Gabbana Eyeglasses
Rating status has been changed for DG 1104 c.093 Dolce Gabbana Eyeglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★ stars status
- Unisex
- discounted: $169.00
- 2007 fashion line
- shape: oval modified
- style: rimless
- material: plastic

5 Star Ranking: Oakley Dart c.05-660

5 Star Ranking: Oakley Dart c.05-660
Rating status has been changed for Oakley Dart c.05-660 Oakley Sunglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $169.00
- shiny
- 2009 fashion line
- shape: rectangular
- style: shield
- material: metal

SPR 29L c.ZVA-6S1 item has been rated as ★★★★★ model

SPR 29L c.ZVA-6S1 item has been rated as ★★★★★ model
Rating status has been changed for SPR 29L c.ZVA-6S1 Prada Sunglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $229.00
- shiny
- 2010 fashion line
- shape: oval modified
- style: shield
- material: plastic

5 Star Ranking: Polarized Oakley Ravishing c.24-107

5 Star Ranking: Polarized Oakley Ravishing c.24-107
Rating status has been changed for Polarized Oakley Ravishing c.24-107 Oakley Sunglasses on Abs-Sunglasses.com
★★★★★ stars status
- Womens
- discounted: $174.00
- shiny
- poolarized lens
- 2009 fashion line
- shape: rectangular
- style:
- material: plastic

Dreamy










photos by Alison Rubke (aka Mlle. Frou-Frou)

The world looks so beautiful through the lens of a Polaroid camera. In this case it was a combination of my Canon digital camera & photo editing software, but you catch my drift. I think I could go on converting my photos all day long because the result is just so dreamy. This post includes a couple of pictures that I took at my home and at work (Faire Frou Frou).
I guess you should expect more photos like this on our site because I'm obsessed!

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