FILMMAKER MORGAN SPURLOCK AND ACTOR JOHN STAMOS DEBUT NEW FALL COMEDY SERIES “LOSING IT WITH JOHN STAMOS” EXCLUSIVELY ON YAHOO! SCREEN

Original Web Series Taking a Look Back At Celebrities’ First Time Launches This Week

From Executive Producers Morgan Spurlock and John Stamos, LOSING IT WITH JOHN STAMOS takes a hilarious look back at celebrities’ first times. With the help of some artistic re-imagining, viewers learn that the entertainers we know and love

John Stamos

lived the same awkward, embarrassing years we all did. The comedy series launches this week exclusively on Yahoo! Screen (http://screen.yahoo.com).

Featured guests include Michael Ian Black, Alan Cumming, Perez Hilton, Olivia Munn, Adam Pally, Michael Rapaport, Jeff Ross, Bob Saget, Matt Stone, Casey Wilson and more. LOSING IT WITH JOHN STAMOS is produced by Spurlock’s production company Warrior Poets.

LOSING IT WITH JOHN STAMOS is also available via Yahoo’s new mobile video app. Search for ‘Yahoo Screen’ in the App Store.

LOSING IT WITH JOHN STAMOS is also available via Yahoo’s new mobile video app. Search for ‘Yahoo Screen’ in the App Store.

Links to this month’s celebrities and their episodes:

Michael Ian Black http://yhoo.it/13AS2QE

Alan Cumming http://yhoo.it/17kVNua

Perez Hilton http://yhoo.it/18J3OIi

Olivia Munn http://yhoo.it/18574S4

Adam Pally http://yhoo.it/15Jzhbl

Michael Rapaport http://yhoo.it/1aY91AV

Jeff Ross http://yhoo.it/18PmrJF

Bob Saget http://yhoo.it/14yQGZe

Matt Stone http://yhoo.it/1856XWM

Casey Wilson http://yhoo.it/17Lnmxn

 

Olivia Munn on Losing It With John Stamos (http://screen.yahoo.com/losing-it-with-john-stamos/olivia-munn-030000109.html)

Olivia Munn on Losing It With John Stamos (http://screen.yahoo.com/losing-it-with-john-stamos/olivia-munn-030000109.html)

Porsche 918 Spyder tops global debut with a Nürburgring lap record

All Images provided by Porsche AG

As the first vehicle to boast global road homologation, the Porsche 918 Spyder* has conquered the 20.6-kilometre lap around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in less than seven minutes. Achieving a time of exactly six minutes and 57 seconds, the super sportscar equipped with a hybrid drive shaved 14 seconds off the previous record. Wolfgang Hatz, member of the Porsche AG Board of Management in charge of Research and Development, had the following to say: “We promised a great deal with the 918 Spyder, namely to redefine driving pleasure, efficiency and performance. We have kept our word.”

As is always the case with Porsche, the 918 Spyder is also leading the way for future generations as the latest in the line of super sportscars. It is currently making its global début at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Geneva, Switzerland. With its unique spread, the model blends maximum driving dynamics with minimal fuel consumption. By taking the Nürburgring record, the sportscar is demonstrating the enormous potential that lies in Porsche’s pioneering plug-in hybrid concept, and is underpinning the leading role the company enjoys when it comes to developing sporty hybrid vehicles. “The radical hybridisation of the 918 Spyder from the very outset is what made this lap record possible” says Dr. Frank Walliser, head of the 918 Spyder project. “The lap time on the Nordschleife is and remains the toughest measure of a super sportscar. Posting a time of 6.57 minutes, we achieved a result of which everyone in the development team and at Porsche as a whole is rightly proud.”

Matthias Müller, Chairman of the Board of Management of Porsche AG, presents the 918 Spyder at the Volkswagen Group Night on the penultimate evening of IAA 2013

Porsche redefined: A new super sportscar for a new decade

The 918 Spyder continues a long tradition of super sportscars at Porsche. Many of these vehicles have set technological benchmarks and have become the ultimate sportscars of their decades: the Carrera GTS, the first Porsche Turbo, the 959, the 911 GT1 and the Carrera GT. More so than any of its predecessors, the 918 Spyder is providing the key momentum for developing technologies for future vehicle concepts. The 918 Spyder features all the components that reflect the Porsche DNA in a format that is more powerful than ever before.

A unique combination of performance and efficiency

The 918 Spyder embodies the essence of the Porsche idea, combining pedigree motor racing technology with excellent everyday suitability, and maximum performance with minimum consumption. The début of the 918 Spyder at the IAA 2013 marks the start of a new chapter in the future of the hybrid drive. And the technology pioneers are not the only ones who are excited by this flagship project, as the 918 Spyder demonstrates the potential of the hybrid drive to a degree never seen before, achieving a parallel improvement in both fuel efficiency and performance without compromising on either. This is the idea that has made the Porsche 911 the most successful sportscar in the world for the past 50 years.

Record Run 918 Spyder at Nürburgring

Record Run 918 Spyder at Nürburgring

In short, the 918 Spyder contains the genetic blueprint for the Porsche sportscar of the future. The 918 Spyder has been greatly influenced by its affiliations with motorsport. A number of the developments to the Porsche race car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2014 were used in the 918 Spyder – and vice versa. The structural concept, which is based on a rolling chassis (i.e. a chassis without bodywork), is standard for Porsche race cars. The design of the V8 engine is based on that of the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) race car, the RS Spyder, and the supporting monocoque structures and unit carriers are made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). More importantly, however, the 918 Spyder is considerably more fuel efficient than any of its competitors. In fact, this plug-in hybrid combines the performance of a race car with an output of over 880 bhp with an estimated NEDC fuel consumption of just three litres per 100 km, which is lower than the majority of today’s compact cars. Drivers can therefore enjoy maximum driving pleasure and minimum fuel consumption.

Hybrid drive enhances dynamic performance

The core message surrounding the 918 Spyder is that the Porsche hybrid drive offers uncompromising dynamic performance. The unique all-wheel drive concept with a combined combustion engine and electric motor drive system on the rear axle and a second electric motor on the front axle make this possible. This concept is based on Porsche’s motorsport development work for the successful 911 GT3 R hybrid. The additional, individually controllable front-wheel drive enables new driving strategies to be used for extremely high yet safe speeds through bends in particular. What’s more, the advanced “boost” strategy manages the energy of the electric drive so intelligently that the unrestricted total power of the 918 Spyder can be accessed simply by fully depressing the accelerator pedal for every burst of speed at maximum acceleration. In short, the 918 Spyder allows even drivers without motorsport training to experience the potential of advanced longitudinal and lateral dynamics.

Lexus Collaborates with MADE Fashion Week, Coco Rocha and Giles Deacon to Create Live Holographic Fashion Experience during New York Fashion Week

“Lexus Design Disrupted” event features a unique convergence of artistry and technology

To celebrate the launch of its all-new 2014 IS performance sedan; Lexus created and hosted a MADE Fashion Week event debuting a first-ever live holographic performance art experience. The event, “Lexus Design Disrupted,” featured supermodel Coco Rocha and a bold retrospective from the archives of designer Giles Deacon in a creative concept inspired by the IS and the brand’s commitment to design and technology. Joe Zee, ELLE creative director and host of Sundance Channel’s special series “Revealing,” served as master of ceremonies. The IS incorporates Lexus’ new design language that seeks to attract drivers in a new way. Lexus Design Disrupted was an opportunity for guests to engage with Lexus through design, art, fashion, culture, music and technology.

Supermodel Coco Rocha performs at Lexus Design Disrupted event. (PRNewsFoto/Lexus)

By combining 3D holographic projection technology, 3D mapping and a choreographed narrative, Lexus, in conjunction with award-winning multimedia studio LEGS, created a visually stunning show designed to defy convention with the seamless integration of technology, fashion and performance art. The cutting-edge spectacle turned the stage into an illusionary world where 3D holograms interacted with their real-life counterparts to tell a metaphorical story of disruption as an inevitable phenomenon in nature. It echoed the emotion and independent spirit of the recently launched commercial campaign for the IS that challenges consumers to stand out from the crowd.

The story unfolded in three acts, tracking the beautiful heroine (Rocha) as she battled opposing forces on a path to independence from darkness to light. Through choreographed movement and creative expression, she breaks free from the dark, unleashing a surge of vibrant color as she ultimately finds her own liberation. Filmmaker and artist Andrew Thomas Huang of LEGS served as creative director for the show, which included the performance of choreography by Ryan Heffington and original compositions by rock band HEALTH.

Supermodel Coco Rocha at Lexus Design Disrupted. (PRNewsFoto/Lexus)

“Lexus Design Disrupted reaffirms our focus on design and technology and the willingness to push boundaries,” said Brian Bolain, Lexus corporate marketing communications manager. “All of the creative people involved in this event, including Joe, Coco and Giles, ‘blend out’ and take everyday risks—something we at Lexus strive to do and celebrate.”

Neiman Marcus Announces The Launch Of “the blog”

Neiman Marcus has announced a newly redesigned blog entitled, the blog ( www.blog.neimanmarcus.com), replacing the brand’s existing blog, NMdaily.

The blog upgrade was in response to shifts in the social media landscape.  Designed to showcase rich visual content, the blog offers options for full-screen viewing.  In addition, commenting is enabled and content can easily be shared via today’s most relevant social networks.  Updates from Neiman Marcus’ photo-centric social accounts including Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr and Pinterest will be displayed on the blog.  The new blog is more conducive to shopping, featuring editors picks and reviews with convenient links to e-commerce.

The editorial focus of the blog is style inspiration and the lifestyles of fashion insiders.  The editorial team, led by Jean Scheidnes, will continue many of the signature features including:

• Conversation With (designer interview)
• Ten Things (curated list of recommendations by a designer or fashion influencer)
• Happy Hour (weekly cocktail created by the NM mixologist)
• Out of Office (travelogue)
• On Set (behind the scenes of a fashion shoot with top industry talent)
• Street Style
• Fashion Week coverage

A number of new editorial features have been introduced, including:

• Inspired (homage to a celebrity or fashion influencer’s look)
• NM Weddings (real weddings of NM brides)
• Horoscopes (monthly horoscopes by Susan Miller of AstrologyZone)
• The title, the blog, expresses the blog’s ties to Neiman Marcus’ iconic magalog, the book.

In addition to editorial content, the blog features a Press Room, where fashion editors and bloggers may access the brand’s latest press releases and photo assets for their own use.

Neiman Marcus, Inc. operations include the Specialty Retail Stores segment and the Direct Marketing segment. The Specialty Retail Stores segment consists primarily of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores. The Direct Marketing segment conducts both print catalog and online operations under the Neiman Marcus, Horchow and Bergdorf Goodman brand names. Information about the Company can be accessed at www.NeimanMarcusGroup.com .

Rock in Rio 2013: Rock City makes final arrangements to be home to the greatest music and entertainment festival in the world

The festival has published the concert schedule for every artist who will be performing in Rock City – on the World, Sunset, and Electronic stages and on Rock Street – and gives tips on how to enjoy the event Rio de Janeiro

The 13th edition of Rock in Rio is just around the corner. With 12 editions held in Brazil (1985, 1991, 2001, 2011), Portugal (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012) and Spain (2008, 2010, 2012), Rock in Rio is the largest music and entertainment event in the world. The festival has attracted 6,511,300 spectators, who have applauded 968 artists who have performed live at the event. A total of 980 hours of music has been broadcast/streamed to over a 1 billion viewers, in 200 countries, on TV and through the web. Rock in Rio has also broken records on social networks, and currently has over 9 million followers all over the world – the largest in the category of music festivals.

Using music as a universal language that brings people together all over the world, Rock in Rio is a channel for conveying emotions and socio-environmental causes. One of its communication pillars is the social Project Por Um Mundo Melhor (For a Better World). Created in 2001, in Rio, the Project has benefited thousands of people in Brazil, Portugal, Spain and many other countries through funds from ticket sales and actions promoted with partners, totaling US$ 16.6 million. Planting 119,000 trees and building a school in Tanzania and a health center in Maranhao, Brazil, are some of the actions that have been carried out. Rock in Rio has also allowed 3,200 kids to complete elementary school in Rio; 760 solar panels have been installed in schools in Portugal; and 14 sensory rooms have been created in NGOs to care for mentally and visually impaired children, among other initiatives. In 2011, the actions of the “Por Um Mundo Melhor” Project had music as their main motto in order to support the education of the youth. By mobilizing the population and the project’s partners, 2,200 music instruments have been donated to more than 150 NGOs all across Brazil that work with music as an educational tool; 10 music rooms have been installed in the municipal public education system in Rio, 30 teachers have been trained using the methodology “The Step”; and 40 youths have been trained as luthier assistants (professionals specializing in making and repairing music instruments).

Furthermore, since 2006 Rock in Rio has been committed to make up for 100% of the CO2 emissions from the event – a process audited by an external consultant – and to implement a broad waste management plan, in addition to having invested in an emission reduction plan that includes a sustainability plan for organizers, sponsors and suppliers, which has been improved at every edition and has been employed so far in all countries where the festival is held, and an award intended for honoring those partners with a more sustainable attitude in Rock in Rio was created.

The event, which is at its 13th edition, kicks off on Friday, September 13, 2013, and continues on September 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22, in Rock City, a 150,000m2 area in Rio de Janeiro (Parque dos Atletas – Av. Salvador Allende, s/n).

The construction work in Rock City has reached its final phase before the gates are opened to the public, on September 13. Currently, around 2,000 people are working in the 150,000m2 area. The program of Rock in Rio 2013 includes over 160 artists, in addition to amusement rides, stores, and restaurants. Overall, 91 hours of partying will be spent during the seven days of the festival – Rock City is open from 02 p.m. to 03 a.m. – for a 595,000-strong public (85 thousand per day). The organizers have published beforehand the concert schedule of every artist on their respective venues, so that the public can plan their day in Rock City (see annexed list).

U.S. Men’s Shoemaker Allen Edmonds Launches Clothing Line

Coming off of back-to-back record sales years, Allen Edmonds Corporation announced the launch of a “curated” clothing and leather goods line to be carried through its retail stores and on its e-commerce site. Founded in 1922, Allen Edmonds Corporation is a privately-held, U.S.-based retailer of premium men’s footwear, apparel, leather goods and accessories with a focus on American manufacturing. Allen Edmonds’ famous Goodyear welted shoes are handcrafted in Port Washington, WI using a 212-step production process. Consistent with the company’s heritage, Allen Edmonds remains committed to providing excellent products at exceptional value for style and quality conscience men worldwide. By partnering with like-minded US manufacturers, the company’s offering includes men’s clothing and accessory needs from head to toe. Allen Edmonds products are available at premier stores worldwide, including 45 company-owned Allen Edmonds stores across the United States, and online at www.AllenEdmonds.com.

Curated clothing from Allen Edmonds Corporation, an American Original

Curated clothing from Allen Edmonds Corporation, an American Original

“This is all about great American styling combined with American manufacturing authenticity. We are proud of our design work with manufacturers in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Florida, California, Minnesota and Wisconsin who will be partnering with us on these products” said Allen Edmonds President and CEO Paul Grangaard. “For 91 years, Allen Edmonds has proven that world class shoes can be handcrafted in America.  Now we’re going to help show the world that it also can still be done in amazing clothing and leather goods.”

Mack Weldon Partners with Raleigh Denim for Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014

Mack Weldon Underwear hides its stripes in partnership with Raleigh

Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com), the New York based e-commerce company reinventing men’s basics, teamed up with Raleigh Denim for 2014 Spring/Summer New York Fashion Week. This year’s presentation featured Mack Weldon products tucked under, and complementing, Raleigh’s Spring/Summer 2014 line. Boxer briefs, trunks, undershirts and socks were subtly featured beneath Raleigh Denim’s blue jeans and button downs and Cole Hann footwear. The show took place on September 3rd at the Gramercy Park Hotel, where guests included Garrett Munce, Tyler Thoreson and

“Mack Weldon – Smart Underwear for Smart Guys.”. (PRNewsFoto/Mack Weldon)

Wendell Brown.

Mack Weldon and Raleigh Denim share a simple business philosophy: merge old school quality with modern day technology and design. With their focus on integrity and quality, both Mack Weldon and Raleigh have built loyal followings among fashion editors and customers alike.

Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com), based in New York City, is a designer and direct-to-consumer retailer of men’s basics. The company was founded in 2012 by Brian Berger and Michael Isaacman with a mission to reinvent men’s basics. Mack Weldon produces and sells a full line of underwear, socks, undershirts and t-shirts engineered to promote comfort, mobility, performance and functionality. Its simple and elegant e-commerce site features a more convenient shopping experience and volume-based pricing. The company has been featured in the New York Times, WWD, People Magazine, Men’s Health, and many others.

Backstage photo of a model getting dressed at this year’s Mack Weldon / Raleigh New York Fashion Week presentation. This event featured Mack Weldon products tucked under, and complementing, Raleigh’s SS’14 line. Boxer briefs, trunks, undershirts and socks were subtly featured beneath Raleigh Denim’s blue jeans and button downs and Cole Hann footwear. (PRNewsFoto/Mack Weldon)

Backstage photo of a model getting dressed at this year’s Mack Weldon / Raleigh New York Fashion Week presentation. This event featured Mack Weldon products tucked under, and complementing, Raleigh’s SS’14 line. Boxer briefs, trunks, undershirts and socks were subtly featured beneath Raleigh Denim’s blue jeans and button downs and Cole Hann footwear. (PRNewsFoto/Mack Weldon)

Backstage photo of a model getting dressed at this year’s Mack Weldon / Raleigh New York Fashion Week presentation. This event featured Mack Weldon products tucked under, and complementing, Raleigh’s SS’14 line. Boxer briefs, trunks, undershirts and socks were subtly featured beneath Raleigh Denim’s blue jeans and button downs and Cole Hann footwear. (PRNewsFoto/Mack Weldon)

While it may seem strange to hide one’s products for a fashion presentation, it’s absolutely consistent with Mack Weldon’s strategy of “reinventing men’s basics“, according to Brian Berger, Founder and CEO of Mack Weldon. “Just as we skip cluttered department store shelves by selling direct to our customer, we avoid traditionally over-sexed underwear imagery by featuring our products in their ‘natural habitat’.”

Fashion Week NYC Ahead of Tech Curve With a Cutting-Edge Content Rich App From REEL CODE MEDIA

NBA All-Star JASON KIDD Makes Personal Appearance at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Visiting REEL CODE MEDIA Booth to Experience New App Technology

Fashion brands at this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week are setting the standard for what’s new—not only in style—but also what’s new in technology, with designers in the biggest fashion event of the year integrating REEL CODE MEDIA’s new interactive app in the official event program as a sure way to boost business and enhance the fashion experience for fans. Isaac Daniel, the app’s inventor and CEO of REEL CODE MEDIA, is a celebrated American scientist with over
300 patents, including GPS sneakers.

REEL CODE MEDIA is an interactive augmented reality app that allows users to access four channels of multimedia content.  Utilizing a mobile device, users simply scan a REEL CODE image then interact with their touchscreens to access the embedded content in each corner, which could include a video, web store, product information, store location, coupon, promotions, and more.

This brand-new app (launched at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in July 2013) allows marketing teams to integrate videos, turn ads into points of sale, embed games and competitions, build customer data, capitalize on media buzz, manage customer relationships, eliminate obsolete news and media, and create buzz with up-to-the-minute broadcasts and news.

After downloading the REEL CODE MEDIA app from the App Store (for Apple) or Google Play  (for Android), users can scan a patterned square “patch” for full and immediate access to behind-the-scenes footage, fashion event locations across the city, and the chance to win a couture dress by designer Malan Breton.   The “patch” works on clothing tags, brochures, programs, billboard ads, and even equipment.

During the event a split-second image scan of the REEL CODE Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week “patch” gives fashion devotees and industry professionals immediate access to video, product information, coupons, promotions, web-store, store location, and show times.

“Connecting people to loved ones and to the things they’re passionate about within seconds, is one of reasons I became a scientist and the motivation that led me to create REEL CODE MEDIA,” explained Isaac Daniel. “REEL CODE MEDIA is poised to change how fashion companies do business by providing customers with rich, dynamic content about their brand through a simple scan of a clothing or product tag.”

Isaac Daniel is already making waves in other business sectors including public safety, and workforce management.  Demand for the app is so high, that REEL CODE MEDIA (also an Official Sponsor of Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week), has already developed specific REEL CODE technology for social media, academia, real estate, and many other business sectors.

To demonstrate the ease and versatility of this new app, Jason Kidd, a ten time NBA All-Star and the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA, Tyson Chandler (New York Knicks), and Paul Pierce (Brooklyn Nets) will all be appearing at the REEL CODE LOUNGE, for photo opportunities and press time.  Each player will have his own REEL CODE poster, which will be used to demonstrate highlights from their careers using REEL CODE MEDIA technology. Mr. Kidd will be at the REEL CODE MEDIA LOUNGE,  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Lincoln Center, Wednesday, September 11, at 3:00 pm.

REEL CODE MEDIA is an interactive augmented reality app that allows users to access four channels of multimedia content.  To learn more about the app please click here.

Download the REEL CODE app from Google Play (for Android) and the App Store (for Apple).

Watch a video and learn how to use the REEL CODE app, find out more about the “Catch the Patch” campaign, or get behind-the-scenes with designer Malan Breton.

REEL CODE MEDIA, Inc. is managed by Isaac Daniel Group Management International (IDGMI).

Beauty.com Debuts the Heartbeat Bag from Honor as a Gift with Purchase

Complimentary with Beauty.com purchases of $100 or more, the designer clutch is available only while supplies last*

 Beauty.com, Inc. (www.beuty.com) is excited to launch the exclusive Heartbeat Bag from the creative force behind esteemed New York fashion line, Honor.  Beginning September 3 rd, the product-filled Honor clutch is free for customers who spend more than $100 on www.Beauty.com.  The Heartbeat bag can be found exclusively at www.Beauty.com/honornyc and is available while supplies last. The Heartbeat Bag arrived on site the same day as

Beauty.com logo. (PRNewsFoto/Beauty.com)

Honor’s runway show at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week.  Beauty.com livestreamed coverage backstage so customers can check out real-time glimpses of the makeup, nail and hair looks.  Sarah Sophie Flicker, Editor-at-Large for Lula Magazine, hosted the live coverage that begins September 5th at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

HONOR‘s first collection debuted in 2010 solidifying Giovanna’s vision of a luxury women’s wear collection developed and produced solely in New York. Each season, HONOR develops exclusive prints in-house and works with the finest mills in Italy, Switzerland and France to create new and innovative textiles. In order to uphold the integrity of our garments and the workers who create them, HONOR maintains 100% of development and production in New York City’s garment district. This choice allows Giovanna and her team the ability to closely oversee, and be an integral part of the process of making each garment. HONOR produces four collections per year and is available at the HONOR flagship store on Gansevoort Street, online at www.honornyc.com and at specialty retailers worldwide.

The black cosmetics case is clad in white hearts and folds out to reveal a white lining dotted with black hearts.  Translucent pink windows allow the owner of this fun and chic bag to easily store their favorite beauty products.  Waterproof material both inside and out makes it easy to wipe down the Heartbeat Bag and keep it looking bright and new.

Each Heartbeat Bag comes filled with 12 prestige beauty samples in both deluxe sample and full sizes.  The bag and its contents have an approximate combined retail value of more than $120.00.

• Paula’s Choice Ultra Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum 5 ml
• Peter Thomas Roth Oilless Oil 100% Purified Squalane 1.5 ml
• IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes! 5-in-1 Treatment Mascara, Black
• Nuxe Creme Fraiche® de Beaute 15 ml
• H2O+ Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment 8 ml
• Jonathan Green Rootine Pure Paste .08 pds
• Jurlique Herbal Recovery Night Cream 5ml
• Murad Resurgence Age-Diffusing Firming Mask .33 fl oz
• Butter London West End Wonderland Lacquers 0.4 oz
• PHYTO Phytobaume Hydration Express Conditioner 1.7 oz
• Boots No7 Poppy King Lipstick (full size)
• Carol’s Daughter Monoi Oil Serum .10 fl oz
• An offer for you from the Beauty.com site

Pure Madness Chocolate Celebrated New York Fashion Week with a Retail Pop-up Space in Henri Bendel Fifth Avenue Flagship Store and at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center

Luxury chocolate brand partnered with upscale retailer to showcase chocolate truffles, chocolate bars, & toffee

Pure Madness Chocolate (http://www.puremadnesschocolate.com), a luxury chocolate brand that embraces the sensual side of chocolate, has been a strong presence during the recent Spring 2014 New York Fashion Week. First, the company announced a partnership with iconic fashion accessories retailer Henri Bendel in New York City for a pop-up space, where Pure Madness Chocolate was available at the Henri Bendel flagship store on Fifth Avenue September 4 to September 9. Pure Madness Chocolate is decadence without the fuss. Incorporating bold and classic flavor offerings, the products pair beauty with indulgence and high fashion.

The Pure Madness Pop-Up Space at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week (at Lincoln Center) September 9, 2013 (Photo Credit: Phillip D. Johnson http://www.fashionpluslifestyle.wordpress.com)

The Pure Madness Pop-Up Space at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week (at Lincoln Center) September 9, 2013 (Photo Credit: Phillip D. Johnson http://www.fashionpluslifestyle.wordpress.com)

Henri Bendel (www.henribendel.com), Manhattan’s legendary Fifth Avenue boutique — known for its fabulous shopping events, frequent celebrity sightings, and dramatic window displays — has long influenced the shape of American fashion with an unmistakable sense of style and a keen eye for the new and the next in women’s handbags, accessories and go to

Pure Madness Chocolate. (PRNewsFoto/Pure Madness Chocolates, LLC)

gifts. One of New York’s chicest shopping destinations; the company now owns and operates 30 stores in the United States.

The brand opened a pop-up space on the second floor of the Henri Bendel 5th Avenue flagship store, featuring the brand’s tantalizing collection of luscious chocolate truffles, five of their boldly flavored chocolate bars, and buttery sweet toffee–all of which, with the daring layers of flavor, exemplified by the chili lime and espresso truffles, are formulated to excite sophisticated palates and produce a healthy natural high, lingering finish and rich, decadent mouth feel of the finest tempered chocolate. Pure Madness has not forgotten the classics, however. They also reinterpreted (and will showcase) the beloved darks and milks in the collection, highlighted by pure, natural ingredients to create heightened indulgence.

Pantone Announces Fashion Color Report Spring 2014: Designers take a modern twist on the traditional to create a colorful equilibrium

For more than 20 years, Pantone (http://www.pantone.com), the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season’s most important color trends. Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today unveiled the PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2014, a comprehensive overview of designers’ use of color in their upcoming collections. Released to coincide with New York Fashion Week, the PANTONE Fashion Color Report, this report previews the most prominent hues for spring 2014 and features the top 10 colors for women’s and men’s fashion for spring 2014, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots. (The report is available for free download at www.pantone.com/spring2014.)

Top Colors for Women’s Fashion for Spring 2014

Designers take a modern twist on the traditional for spring 2014 by pairing soft pastels with vivid brights to create a colorful equilibrium. Inspired by a mixture of blooming flowers, travels abroad and strong, confident women, designers use color to refresh, revive and defy conventional wisdom.

“This season, consumers are looking for a state of thoughtful, emotional and artistic equilibrium,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “While this need for stability is reflected in the composition of the palette, the inherent versatility of the individual colors allows for experimentation with new looks and color combinations.”

Top Colors for Men’s Fashion for Spring 2014

PANTONE 15-3920 Placid Blue

PANTONE 18-3718 Purple Haze

PANTONE 18-6216 Comfrey

PANTONE 16-0000 Paloma

PANTONE 15-1225 Sand

PANTONE 14-0852 Freesia

PANTONE 18-1651 Cayenne

PANTONE 17-1360 Celosia Orange

PANTONE 19-2428 Magenta

Purple PANTONE 18-3949 Dazzling Blue

Top Colors for Men’s Fashion for Spring 2014

Men’s Color Palette

Light and airy Placid Blue is a perfect background color for spring, offering another alternative to the classic neutrals. Pair it with Comfrey, a more masculine take on the softer Hemlock green from the women’s palette, to create a fresh, seasonally inspired look. For a modernized vintage feel, pair Purple Haze, a deeper, stronger version of Violet Tulip, with Paloma, a confident and adaptable gray. Sand, a warm, agreeable neutral, can be coupled with more daring colors in the palette – making them less intimidating. Both Paloma and Sand are perfect complements to fiery Cayenne red, and help harness the powerful energy that intense Freesia yellow brings to the spectrum.

Accessories, including shoes, in bold colors, like Cayenne, Freesia and Celosia Orange, are becoming more popular for men this season, adding a touch of gusto to neutral formal attire. As the temperatures rise, we are also seeing a lot of vibrant patterning that combines bold and tropical colors in many sectors of menswear. Create a magnetic look by mixing Magenta Purple, a more robust version of Radiant Orchid, with the higher voltage colors in the palette, like Celosia Orange and Dazzling Blue. These three energetic yet versatile hues are sure to be a hit in spring 2014.

Top Colors for Women’s Fashion for Spring 2014

PANTONE 15-3920 Placid Blue

PANTONE 16-3823 Violet Tulip

PANTONE 15-6114 Hemlock

PANTONE 16-0000 Paloma

PANTONE 15-1225 Sand

PANTONE 14-0852 Freesia

PANTONE 18-1651 Cayenne

PANTONE 17-1360 Celosia Orange

PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid

PANTONE 18-3949 Dazzling Blue

 

Pantone Top Colors for Women’s Fashion for Spring 2014

Three very adaptable pastels sit on one end of the palette, and, because we are so accustomed to seeing them as nature’s background, they can be creatively combined with any other color in the spectrum. Placid Blue, like a picture-perfect, tranquil and reassuring sky, induces a sense of peaceful calmness, while Violet Tulip, a romantic, vintage purple, evokes wistful nostalgia. Similar to the verdant shade of springtime foliage, Hemlock, a summery, ornamental green, provides a decorative touch that’s very different from the greens of recent seasons. Pair any of these versatile pastels with a bolder hue for an au courant look.

2014 S-Class Sets New Standards At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Lincoln Center is abuzz with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (#MBFW) as it gets underway from September 5-12, 2013, with a line-up of over 100 designers showing their spring 2014 Collections.  Among the world’s most renowned designers, Mercedes-Benz is showing an icon of its own – the all-new 2014 S-Class.  A benchmark of automotive

New 2011 3D Mercedes-Benz USA logo. (PRNewsFoto/Mercedes-Benz USA)

generations, the S-Class possesses a rare combination of style, luxury and engineering which sets new standards for others to follow.

The S-Class is the main attraction within The House of Mercedes-Benz fashion boutique in the main lobby of Lincoln Center.  Here, the worlds of fashion and automotive design merge as the vehicle’s attributes come to life in a unique retail environment providing guests with a complete sensory experience.  Claire Distenfeld, owner of famed fashion boutique Fivestory and curator of the fashion looks displayed within The House of Mercedes-Benz, explains “As a boutique owner myself, I realize the importance of creating an environment that touches each of the customer’s five senses.  The House of Mercedes-Benz depicts the amazing characteristics of the all-new S-Class in a unique way which appeals to a fashion-minded audience.”

To highlight the first of the five senses and the vehicle’s remarkable stereo camera, giving the car “sight” like never before, Mercedes-Benz and Oregon-based wooden eyewear company Shwood have joined forces to create an exclusive Shwood for Mercedes-Benz Sunglass Collection.  The limited-edition collection will be on display in The House of Mercedes-Benz boutique and is inspired by the illustrious wood accompaniments featured in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.  The collection will also be on sale for a limited-time only on http://www.shwoodshop.com.

2014 S-Class Sets New Standards At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. (PRNewsFoto/Mercedes-Benz USA)

Shwood for Mercedes-Benz Sunglass Collection

Shwood for Mercedes-Benz Sunglass Collection