Put A Ring On It: Introducing the Tiffany and Co. iPhone Application

This afternoon, I had a chance to zip to Tiffany and Co., where in the previous Chairman's office (the view! the furniture! the vases!), I was shown the legendary company's brand new gem: the Tiffany and Co. iPhone Application, launching this coming Monday.

Want to know what it does? First of all, you can figure out the appropriate ring size for your engagement and/or wedding ring. Oh yes. Pay attention, ladies and gentlemen: place any ring over the sizing circle on the appropriate screen, then select sizes along the right-side navigation scroll until you see the right size circle pop into the center of your ring. It beats the heck out of stealing a ring to have it sized, right? You can do it right there in the house while she's in the shower!

You can also design your own ring (ladies' rings only for now). Choose from different cuts, metals and settings, pair them with different wedding bands, and then feel free to publish your choice to Facebook or Twitter. I mean, what drops a hint better than a big splash of social media? Pretty sure they'll get the picture.

The other thing that's fabulous is that once you have the right ring in the right size, you can make an appointment with a Tiffany and Co. advisor right there from the application. It's one-stop shopping at it's best, people.

So, for those of you who are thinking about rings, getting ready to buy a ring, or you want to make a suggestion to someone that it's time to put a ring on it, head to the iTunes App Store on Monday, June 14th and go straight for the Lifestyle section. Jewelry shopping from your phone? Yep, there's an app for that.

Obsession of the Day: Get Your Movie Night On With A Roku Digital Video Player

As someone who is out covering events at least four nights a week minimum and writing every other time (blogs never sleep), I can honestly say that I very rarely have time to watch movies or DVDs, but good luck removing me from my couch when I do. Like all of you, the minute I get a chance to chill out and relax, I completely unplug with whatever has come in from my Netflix queue and catch up on documentaries, comedies and whatever else struck my fancy. Has anyone else had a movie arrive where you wonder how many glasses of wine you had to drink to put that title in your queue? Just me? Fine, be that way.

What if I told you there was a way to view all those "Watch Instantly" movies in your queue right on your television without even having to plug in your laptop? Introduced to me by Robert Verdi last year, I've just hooked up (and am now hooked on) the Roku Digital Video Player, a device that streams your Netflix queue to your tv via your wireless internet. The quality of the programming is just as good as that of a DVD, and it has the same abilities to rewind, fast forward and pause. I just finished plowing through Season Two of Showtime's The Tudors. It was Magic Time.

Best of all? Your Netflix movies that aren't instant watch just keep arriving at your house! It's like a cornucopia of movies and entertainment for your free time. The only thing that would make this situation perfect is if a massage therapist and a nail tech magically pop out and give me spa treatments while I chill out to The September Issue. Maybe throw in a personal chef?

You can also do other things with a Roku player that I'm discovering and loving: play Pandora radio, buy and watch movies from Amazon.com. Your husband/boyfriend might fight you for the remote, though: the player also plays MLB.tv (Major League Baseball, sports fans) and NBA Game Time. If the NFL shows up on this thing in the fall, I might never leave the house again on a Sunday.

Let's be honest here: outside of True Blood and Entourage, summer television is a wasteland. I'm planning on creating my own little summer programming schedule with my Roku player so I'm not completely annoyed. That is, after I clean out my recent crop of movies. Which will take me....well, all summer.


Roku Digital Video Player ($79.99 - $129.99), available via their online store

Technology Style: New Cases and Accessories for the iPad

If you're not spending time with family right now during this holiday weekend, chances are you're in line for the new iPad. With reports of lines around the block and Twitter blowing up with "sold out" messages, I'm pretty sure more than a few of you are getting your hands on Apple's new step in world domination. As a matter of fact, you might be reading this message on an iPad right now. If so, how do I look? ;)

Everyone who has an Apple device knows part of the fun is accessorizing it. Skins, cases, juice packs - there's a little something out there to make your new device as cute as it is functional. In which case, InCase has you covered with some stylish solutions for your new device:

The Grip Protective Cover ($39.95) is a durable silicone rubber case with two molded rails on the back that allow you grip your iPad with two hands in the landscape position. For those not looking to two-hand the device, the Protective Cover ($39.95) features the same silicone rubber protective casing but with a flat back panel. Both come with cutouts to allow users full access to the iPad controls and a viewing stand.

The Neoprene Slip Sleeve Plus ($39.95) is a cool sleeve for the iPad that features a slip entry opening for easy device access, reinforced seams to protect the device, and InCase's signature faux-fur lining for scratch protection. It also comes with a viewing stand.

For those of you on the go or traveling quite a bit, the company has created the Convertible Book Jacket ($59.95), a portfolio-style case that secures the device during travel and allows for easy display in landscape position. The design turns the case from a closed portfolio to a viewing stand when opened. Pretty genius, no?

You'll also want to pick up some chargers while you're at it. Both their Combo Charger ($34.95) and Car Charger ($24.95) work with iPad and feature a powerful 2-amp output USB port. Because a powerless Apple devices renders you, well, powerless. We all know how much THAT can suck.

InCase products are available via any Apple store or feel free to log onto your iPad (iPhone, iPod Touch, MacBook, etc) and order via their website. Either way, if you're going to get the hottest device in technology, you need to make sure it looks that way. Accessorize accordingly.

Stylish Shopping: Consolidate All Your Online Sample Sales with MyNines

Those of us who are too busy to live are finding the thrill of the sample sale delivered to our desks every day without fail. I have known women to fire off angry missives to coworkers who DARE schedule a meeting during this time of day. I have SHOPPING to do, thank you. The TPS reports can wait until these jeans are safely in my online cart.

The problem is now that we're also too busy to get sixteen thousand emails a day telling us what's on sale where. Wouldn't it be cool to consolidate everything so that you know what's going on sale at the various online sample sale sites based on your preferences? One-stop sample sale shopping, so to speak?

Yes, it would. Which is why I'm sharing a little slice of awesome with you that you need to go ahead and sign up for right now. Launching Monday: MyNines.

Created by some fabulously sharp folks who were also overwhelmed by the onslaught of sample emailsthey received, it's a service that consolidates multiple sample sale memberships into one place. You can select  fashion, men, travel, beauty and wines as categories and they will consolidate the sales into one location so you can plan accordingly. Even better, there's a forthcoming search feature that will allow you to search by your favorite designers, highest discount and most viewed. You can even do a description search (i.e. "cateye sunglasses"). Coming soon will be an alert system, where they'll email you when your favorite designer or your sought-after Holy Grail of a product is available. Mine will be set to "Young Fabulous and Broke". Expect a post about not screaming in the office once I receive this alert.

The site is launching any day so I highly recommend getting in on the ground floor now. With sites like TheOutnet, Editor's Closet, Billion Dollar Babes, The Fairest and WiredforWines already participating and new sites being added every day, this promises to be a fabulous service. Head to the homepage and sign up now. It launches MONDAY.

Epic and Fabulous Giveaway: Win A Pair of Audio Chi Headphones!

You all have heard me continually raving about my audiophile staple, the genius Audio Chi W-5 Headphones. Seriously, you will never hear music the same way again and you really won't want to do such a thing (and really, why would you want to do that?).  Well, so many of you have inquired about where to get said headphones, how much they cost, are they available in the US yet that I've not only tried to get them to move everything to the US for you but I've been afraid to leave my own pair around for fear that someone will jack them. Oh yes, they're just THAT GOOD.

The lovely folks across the pond at Audio Chi have declined my offer to set up their headquarters in my apartment but they have made me an offer I can't refuse: a giveaway of a FREE PAIR OF THEIR AMAZING HEADPHONES! Oh yes, exclusive to Fashion.Style.Beauty followers ONLY, I will select one winner this Monday, January 18th and they will receive the style of their choice, shipped directly to them all the way from the UK. Let me say that again: your choice of their amazing headphones shipped directly to your humble abode, where you will be the envy of all your friends. You will want to rediscover your entire music collection once you use them, I am so not kidding.

How do you enter this fabulous contest? First, this contest is open to followers of Fashion.Style.Beauty ONLY. You must leave me a comment below and tell me what album you will enjoy rediscovering with these amazing headphones (retail value is $115 US). I will select a winner at random this Monday and announce the name in a post. It's just that easy.

Good luck and enter to win NOW!

FSB Presents: The Ultimate Last Minute Gift Guide

Honey, it's December 24th and what are you doing? Trying to come up with a gift? Oh, we've got trouble right here in your city and it starts with a capital "T" which rhymes with "C" and that stands for Christmas. What are you going to do now?

Fear not, dear readers. I'm here to save your proverbial bacon with presents that can be purchased in total last-minute style that will have them thinking you spent all sorts of time on the situation. Grab a glass of eggnog and a seat on the bus, 'cause I'm about to take you to school.

Who wouldn't appreciate a massage or spa treatment? This is practically a layup: get them a Bliss Virtual E-Card. With multiple locations around the country and an online store chock full of products that we all covet within an inch of our lives, this little present not only can be purchased (and redeemed) online, they can email the certificate to the recipient. As in, delivered instantly. Feel free to use the "well-I-wanted-to-time-it-just-right" excuse.

What about for the men in your life? How about a Bottlenotes Wine Club subscription? Each month fabulous new bottles of wine will arrive at his home in the spirit and varietals mentioned for the individual subscription. I mean, what guy doesn't like to flaunt his knowledge of obscure varietals to others? Print the email confirmation and put it in a card or wrap it around a bottle of wine like a label and put it under the tree.

If you live near a Target, there isn't a person alive that wouldn't die for a gift card from the super retailer. I'm on my way to a Target in Charleston, WV this weekend (which is where I'm from, actually) and I plan on raiding whatever's left of the Rodarte for Go International collection with the one I received from a relative. Housewares, electronics, beauty, office supplies - anything that feels like free money in a store with such goodness is a joy to receive. Head to their Customer Service desk and load one up.

What if you're in the middle of nowhere and the only thing on the way to Grandma's house is a grocery store? Desperate times call for desperate measures and here's hopin' that she likes to gamble because at times like these nothing says I love you like a fist full of lottery tickets and a bottle of wine. You're laughing now but I've seen this gift work in some of the most posh of situations. Lottery tickets bring out the inner nickel slot slut in all of us, admit it.

Other instant gifts? Netflix memberships and restaurant gift certificates are all amazing gifts that can be purchased right this minute and given today.

Another good idea? Make a difference in the world. Donate money in their name to a worthy charity, like Charity: Water, an organization that ensures clean drinking water to the billion or so individuals on our planet who don't have access to the one thing we probably take for granted the most.

What if you have no money and no time? Seriously, I have been there. This is where having a computer comes in handy. Make your own gift certificates for services you can supply throughout the year, redeemable only to the person whose name is on it. Massages, house cleaning, rides to the mall, foot massages, whatever you can volunteer, print them and give them as your gift. It's really the thought that counts and it's important to remember that.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Holiday Gift Guide: Robert Verdi's Holiday Picks

Remember I sent you the notice to follow me on Twitter for Robert Verdi's Holiday Tweet-Up last week? Well, an epic time was had by all. Robert invited some of his favorite bloggers/social media peeps to enjoy a fabulous night at Luxe Lab where he gave us his picks for holiday gift giving.

Everyone at the party was madly in love with these amazing items and I can vouch for how happy these items make the person receiving them. If you're looking for last minute gift ideas, these are Robert's recommended items:

The Palm Pixi Smartphone (starting at $99 via Sprint), which combines swipe screen technology and a full QWERTY keyboard in one slim, petite little slice of technology heaven.

A gorgeous Carlos Falchi Large Metallic Shopping Tote ($220), which is amazing for running errands or showing up to brunch and making pretty much everyone jealous.

Fabulous cookies from Tasty Morsels Bakery (which can be made into a menagerie of shapes, including the ones shaped like his famous cranium, complete with sunglasses).

Fragrances from Ralph Lauren Polo Red White and Blue ($52.50) for men and the Harajuku Lovers Snow Bunnies Special Edition Collection ($30 each for full sized scents) for Women.

Sherpa for Sharpie Pen Covers ($29.95) for those of us who are writing utensil snobs and cannot live without large buckets full of Sharpies (which is not uncommon for those of us in fashion media...I'm not kidding).

A Portolano Cashmere Hat, Gloves and Mittens Set (various prices), which I haven't taken off since I got them.

Victoria's Secret Miraculous Push-Up Bra ($48-$52) and The Lacie Panties (3 for $30). This amazing bra can add up to two sizes to your bustline and the panty is truly one size fits all. Genius.

The Fresh Brown Sugar Bath Set ($75), which is perfect for the overworked bath lover. You know, like me.

The RJ Graziano Go Glam Set of 10 Crystal-Accented Bangles ($59.95), which are absolutely gorgeous. It's a big thing for a jewelry designer to acknowledge another one. They're simply stunning and are fabulous for evening. Hello, New Year's Eve is rapidly approaching.

Warm footwear is an absolute necessity. I admit to being an Ugg virgin until that night but now I live in this Ugg Australia Bailey Button Ankle Boots ($150). I'm also getting miles of wear from these absolutely beautiful cropped Moc-Toe boots from The Vintage Boot Company.

The movie lover in your life would sing your praises over a one-year gift subscription to Netflix ($167.88). If you want them to scream like they're in Oprah's audience, gift them the ROKU Netflix player ($79.99), which wirelessly streams movies from a Netflix queue to your television.

We all have to consult the experts and if you're an astrology reader like most of us, famed astrologer Susan Miller's 2010 Calendar ($15.99) is where it's at, people.

 

More photos from the event can be seen here.

These are genius last-minute gift ideas and coming from a celebrity stylist, how can you resist giving something that's red carpet approved? Print this list and take it shopping. Tell 'em Robert Verdi sent ya!

Holiday Gift Guide: Presents for Tween and Teen Girls

Ah, the mysterious tween and teen. This part of our species has baffled gift givers for years with mercurial tastes and their insistence that you are the most uncool human that ever lived. What to get these complicated young ladies? Read on...

Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Snow Bunnies 5-Piece Set with Dollhouse ($99.95) is the uber-cool rock star/designer's fragrance collection reissued in adorable snow clothing. She'll be able to change her scent with her mood with this collection of perfumes inside an adorable dollhouse. Just try to keep from borrowing them.

This is kind of a layup but chances are that you have a Twilight fan in your midst. The Bella Beauty Set ($40) is perfect for your lovelorn young girl and, even better, it doesn't matter if she's Team Edward or Team Jacob.

Unless you've been given very specific instructions, I would avoid purchasing clothing as a gift but if you want to make sure our favorite girl stays warm and looks cute at the same time, I would stick with anything from Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's new line for JC Penney's, Olsenboye. This Distressed Flannel Shirt ($24.99) is super cool and way less expensive than your obsession with Elizabeth and James.

Video games are always hilarious fun and I'd recommend either Rock Band or my new fun obsession, the karaoke game, Lips.

Last but not least, you'll need stocking stuffers. This is another layup. iTunes Gift Cards are the best gift you can give them along with a solemn promise to give them one day a week where you won't complain the music is too loud.

They'll love you forever for these super cool gifts...until you make them clean their room. You're on your own at that point.

Fashion Obsession: Warm Up Your Wardrobe with Uniqlo Heattech Clothes

Cold enough for ya? It appears that winter has decided to make its arrival a tad earlier than expected and that brings up the age-old dilemma that cold weather presents: layering. I love cozy sweaters and warm weather clothing, but heading into the office or around town with varying degrees of heat and cold makes looking cute nearly impossible when its cold. How does one remain sleek-yet-cozy during the cold weather months?

I introduce my new favorite clothing obsession: Uniqlo Heattech. The Japanese brand of urban staples has brought some extremely fancy technology to everyday fashion and their Heattech line is no exception. Here are the major highlights:

• The fabric wicks moisture away from your own body and uses its movement to create heat. Not only that, it traps heat inside the fabric, recycling your own body warmth inside the garment. This means that not only are you relieved from icky sweat, but you stay warm and dry inside your clothes.
• Each garment has an anti-microbial feature that prevents odor. Again, no funky sweat smell. I love.
• Each garment has an anti-static feature to prevent the buildup of static electricity, especially when taking the garment on and off. This means that you should have no fear of opening the door and shocking yourself after removing these garments.
• Items maintain their shape after multiple washes and they are probably some of the softest fabrics you've ever felt.

I'm OBSESSED with Uniqlo Heattech garments. They come in tons of colors and silhouettes and are great for layering under clothes (they come in flesh tones as well as colors) or over each other as fashion wear. I've worn them to yoga, to work and out at night and they're a tried-and-true wardrobe staple now. I plan on an entire wardrobe full of these cozy staples and if winter delivers what those cold winds were promising a few weeks ago, I highly recommend you do the same. Best of all, it's on sale right now through 12/24 with women's tops starting at $7.90 for the Camisole and $12.90 for the Scoopneck Top you see above! Head to your local Uniqlo store or hit their online store right now and stock up on what are sure to become your favorite cold weather clothing items.

Parties with Style: The Lips Karaoke Video Game

I get invited to do a lot of really fun things writing for FSB and when someone says "karaoke" and "snacks," my frustrated inner rock star starts planning her arrival. I recently attended an event where I was offered a chance to check out the video game Lips (available for Xbox 360 and Wii) and let me just go ahead and say it: you need it. I don't care if you can sing, if you can't sing or if you're secretly planning your stadium tour in your head: this video game is a party in a box. Invite a couple of friends over and show off your insanely fabulous shower singing skills while serving beverages and snacks and you'll see exactly what I mean.

This ain't your mama's karaoke experience with song and a bouncing ball on plain lyric screens. Oh no, we've got the ability to sing over the real MTV quality video, create an avatar and get scored based on how well you sing the song. The song list includes Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Kayne West, Tokio Hotel and some good classic favorites from Marvin Gaye, LL Cool J, The Cardigans and Tears for Fears. You can sing Rihanna and your grandmother can sing a Beach Boys song. This is fun for the whole group and there's something in it for everyone.

Lips comes with two microphones and the video included. I'm telling you right now that if you get this for your holiday party (or even as a gift for someone), it is guaranteed to please. Head to your local GameStop or hit Amazon.com now and buy yours today.

A warning if you invite me, though: I'm a little too competitive when it comes to things like this and I might wreck your hotel room in true rock star style. I'm just kidding...kind of.

Attention Audiofiles: Audio Chi Headphones Will Blow You Away

As you can probably guess by all the video clips I post on this site, I am an audiophile. I adore music and I really love it when I can listen to my music in crisp, recording studio and/or live performance quality. Which is why after testing them this morning, I am now telling all of you who have iPods or devices that require headphones to RUN, DON'T WALK to get these new headphones from Audio Chi right this minute.

The pamphlet that comes with the headphones says, "Sound this good has never been available in headphones this small" and they are soooo not kidding. I rolled through my iTunes list this morning and I have to say it's the first time in a really long time that every single song sounded like its original recording quality. I could practically hear the sound engineer in the booth on some of these songs, the quality is so good. Plus, on the fashionable side, the headphones come in great colors and with a slick carrying bag and detachable cables for storage. They're lightweight, super comfortable and work with literally every portable audio device. Love.

Audio Chi has now launched e-commerce here in the United States and as someone who has tried and tested her own pair, I highly recommend you get your own. This is a great present for the music lover in your life, especially if that means you get them for yourself. I have the W5 model (shown, $109.95) and I looove them. :)

Check out these fabulous headphones on their website. You'll never listen to music the same way - or look as good doing it - again.

NYFW: Vivienne Tam Spring 2010 - Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Photos by Kristin Booker/Fashion.Style.Beauty

Vivienne Tam partnered with HP again this year for a multimedia presentation of her collection, so you can imagine we were all pretty excited about it. As we walked into the show, the end of the runway displayed a monster LED screen with messages and images that announced the show was streaming live and, indeed, StyleCaster was hosting a live feed from the runway with the fabulous Yuli Ziv hosting and if you were watching you saw me! I was interviewed live from the runway. So much fun! Afterward, I raced back to my seat so I could enjoy the show.


Photos by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

Butterflies were all aflutter in the audience as Vivienne Tam's runway collection came down the runway. Inspired by the beautiful winged creatures, the boho chic collection showed all manner of influence from the insects, from vibrant prints inspired by the wings to dresses and vests embroidered with them.


Kristian Dowling/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

The result was a fun, whimsical collection with some stunning appeal and wearable separates that will add a flight of fancy to your own wardrobe. Mixed and matched with existing pieces in your closet, Vivienne Tam's collection for spring will bring a refreshing air to the way you dress for spring.


Kristian Dowling/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

NYFW: Norma Kamali Spring 2010 - Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week

Norma Kamali's Spring 2010 presentation was entitled "The Democratization of Fashion" and her presentation at the Apple store in Soho was certainly a step in that right direction. Kamali's inside presentation before viewing the collection explained how her label is exploring new and exciting ways to experience her clothes, from try-before-you-buy purchasing options to Skyping with experts to get a second opinion on your purchases. Her Wal-Mart collection will soon come complete with a video game avatar experience where you can "try on" looks before purchasing and she's also designed an entire collection exclusively for eBay shoppers.

I would show you the presentation in the Apple store, but we were prohibited from taking photos or video so you'll just have to take my word: it was very cool.



The clothes were then presented outside on a long stage on Greene Street next to the store, which was an interesting way to do it save one minor detail: it was pouring rain. Despite the less-than-favorable conditions, the stage was filled with models showing Kamali's black, white, red and striped items in everything from long evening dresses to bathing suits and maternity wear.


The clothes are not only wearable but affordable, with most designs for $250 and under except the Wal-Mart collection, which is priced at $35 and under. It was an interesting presentation and despite inclement weather conditions, the collection brought fashion to the masses on the streets of Soho and soon, per Kamali's vision, to shoppers everywhere at every price point.

Hair Products That Can Help Cure Acne? Yes: Kairos Hair Care

Acne is a huge struggle and those who have it in the most severe cases will tell you how debilitating it can be to deal with it. Even adults can get it in the most random of places: chest, back and shoulders. What if I told you that there was a line of hair care products out there that could help you get rid of and, with regular use, stave off your acne at any age? There is such a thing: Kairos Acne Care.

The creation of Catherine Parker and Doreen Campbell, two former nurses who have worked with the most severe acne patients for over twenty years, this hair care line combats their main discovery: that the products in normal hair care products can exacerbate and spread oil from the scalp to the rest of the body. Women with long hair: ever gotten acne on your chest or your back? Because your hair oils are coming from your scalp and onto your body, where it clogs pores and turns into acne. The rationale is simple, really: the top of your head is still part of your skin. Treat this area with similar anti-acne products and your BODY becomes acne-treated. I'll let you marinate in that for a moment.

The products all contain percentages of salicylic acid, the main component in acne care, which is an anti-inflammatory. Combine this with essential oils and some amazing hair care formulations and you've got yourself not only some results-oriented acne products but brilliant hair care products that left my tester with gorgeous, frizz-free (yes, you read that right) hair. The main three products in the line, the Anti-Acne Hair Care Trio, contains the following:

Clarifying Complexion Clearing Shampoo ($24): contains 0.5% salicylic acid along with essential oils like tea tree, lavender and chamomile to clarify the scalp and provide balance to the skin and hair.

Balancing Breakout Controlling Conditioner ($28): contains 1% salicylic acid that reduces inflammation and promotes rapid cell turnover.

Oil Reducing Pore Perfecting Treatment ($28): Formulated with 1% salicylic acid, leave this on for 3-5 minutes and rinse between shampooing and conditioning for added value. You can also apply it directly to breakouts all over your face and body.

The line also contains styling products, such as Flex Hold Clear Finish Hair Spray ($26)and Hair Protectant Clear Style Thermal Spray ($26). Those with shorter hairstyles might enjoy the Soft Control Clear Style Hair Gel ($18) and Spiking Clear Style Hair Glue ($24).

Seeing is believing and after I reviewed the results AND had someone test the product, I'm a believer. Kairos Hair Care is truly double-duty beauty, a hair care line that gives you gorgeous hair AND clearer skin. As with starting any addition to a severe acne medication regimen, I recommend you talk to a doctor first, but you definitely need to head over to their website and get the line today!

Sexy, Stylish and Comfortable: Meet 925 Technology From Kenneth Cole

As I make my list to prepare to cover Fashion Week, one of the items at the top of the list is footwear. Not only is the competition high to have the most fabulous shoe in the tents but it's also the race to the finish to see who will last in their gorgeous shoes by the end of the day. With fashionistas crying on the cobblestones or ready to rip their shoes off and throw them into trash bins provided, we represent a microcosm of the female dilemma at large: can you get a fashionable shoe that won't kill your feet by the end of the day?

Legendary Kenneth Cole has taken the Obama "Yes, we can!" to a whole new level with the announcement of his 925 Technology and its premiere in his brand-new, limited edition Silver Collection. These shoes are the result of four years of research and development to keep women from having to wear one pair of shoes to commute then another for short stints in the office and/or out on the town. Ladies, look at the photos and try to deny me: these shoes are HOT!


How does it work? Each foot bed has two layers of PORON® foam: while one acts as a shock absorber, the other is memory foam that molds to the shape of your foot. A unique flaxseed pillow in the arch cradles and supports your foot, while a soft rubber sole enhances flexibility. Every shoe has a beautiful sheepskin lining that allows your feet to breathe and best of all, all high heel styles have an impact resistant nylon heel lift. This means you can run down the street, chase your kids or sprint for that meeting and not end up in a heap crying later. It's genius, really.


The premiere of this amazing new 925 Technology launches TODAY with the Silver Edition, which ranges from stilettos (read: 4 inch heels for you Carrie Bradshaw types) to flats and will feature sexy, silver heels (le mew, le purrrr..) These fashion-forward but technologically-advanced are available starting today in limited supply at Kenneth Cole stores only. Look at the photos, folks. Yeah, they're going to go fast, so head to your local Kenneth Cole store or call your nearest location and have them hold a pair for you.

Moving forward, Cole's 925 Technology will be designed into the entire Kenneth Cole New York women's footwear collection, so everything from flats and motorcycle boots to strappy stilettos and evening styles will bear this new, signature technology. I'm personally heading out right this minute to get some for Fashion Week so look for photos of me testing the shoes out in the marathon of all high heel marathons. Wearing is believing, ladies, so head to your local store right this minute.

Kenneth, we blow you a kiss for doing this and we pledge our undying love for you and this amazing new technology (as if we could love you more.)