The Boulders’ Golden Door Spa Boutique in Carefree hosts a three day trunk show event October 21st-23rd from 11:00am to 5:00pm daily, showcasing a new collection of high performance designer French and Italian sportswear by Anatomie. The fabrics are durable for extreme sports yet translate into a sophisticated sexy silhouette that is minimalist, durable and ultra modern.
Designer, Kate Boyer describes her collection as “sophisticated and sexy,” just like the women who wear them.” The collection draws inspiration from the most highly regarded European fashion houses, and is designed to flatter the female form in way that bespeaks class, elegance and style.
October 21st-23, 2010
11:00am-5:00pm, daily
The Golden Door Spa At the Boulders Resort
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Carefree, AZ 85377
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This fall’s hottest trend has come to the U.S. from European designer Cesare Paciotti, who has just launched a sexy new lingerie & swimwear line that features the Paciotti dagger emblem. This product will be available in limited and select Arizona boutiques for holiday 2010. A-listers like KellyRowland, Rihanna, Blake Lively, Gisele, Rachel Bilson, Cameron Diaz, Anne Hathaway and Avatar stunner Zoe Saldana have recently been seen strutting their stuff in the Paciotti brand.
Cesare Paciotti has been providing luxe footcandy for Hollywood's hottest starlets for many many years now. With an extensive list of celeb fans, the Italian designer latest collection is sure to be an absolute shoe-in for red carpet success this season, and is definitely giving Christian Louboutin a run for his money for this years hottest footwear brand. Every platform, stiletto and bootie in the winter 2010/2011 "Sole Art" collection, which was inspired by the glamor and opulence of the 1980's, features a new elaborately designed leather and lace sole, in addition to the traditional gold dagger emblem.
The incredibly astute and accurate attention to the small details are what has made the Paciotti brand trusted since 1948. Cesare continues to create innovative items using avant-garde materials and the uniqueness made by handmade production. Cesare always brings into the market the Italian idea of creativity and beauty. The successfulness of the Paciotti brand has never been more evident than it is today. Along with the 30 flagship stores in "fashion capitals of the world" including 3 US stores in Beverly Hills, New York and Bal Harbor, the company has launch an incredibly successful and desirable swim and lingerie line.
One of the best selling collections in the Lady P shown below, the dagger embossed Bra retails for $160 while the slip retails at $88. The elegant and beautiful Petticoat retails for $100. The Lady P collection takes its beauty from simplicity, allowing the true beauty of the wearer to shine through.
The Tela Swim collection's beautiful bright colors and soft luxurious finishes shine for men or women. The Paciotti dagger closure on the bikini top is absolutely stunning and a must have. The Women's two piece suit retails at $250.
As you slather on sunscreen to protect your skin this summer, don't forget sunglasses to protect your eyes. The same harmful rays that damage skin can also increase your risk of developing eye problems, such as cataracts--a clouding of the eye's lens that develops over years.
In the short-term, people who spend long hours on the beach or in the snow without adequate eye protection can develop photokeratitis, reversible sunburn of the cornea. This painful condition can result in temporary loss of vision. When sunlight reflects off of snow, sand and water, it further increases exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. These invisible high-energy rays lie just beyond the violet end of the visible light spectrum.
Everyone is at risk for eye damage from the sun year-round, especially in a place like Arizona. The risk is greatest from about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fishermen, farmers, pool-goers, and others who spend time in the sun for extended periods are at highest risk.
UV radiation in sunlight is commonly divided into UVA and UVB, and your sunglasses should block both forms. Don't assume that you get more UV protection with pricier sunglasses or glasses with a darker tint. Look for a label that specifically states that the glasses offer 99 percent to 100 percent UV protection. You could also ask an eye-care professional to test your sunglasses if you're not sure of their level of UV protection.
Sunglasses should be dark enough to reduce glare, but not dark enough to distort colors and affect the recognition of traffic signals. Tint is mainly a matter of personal preference. For best color perception, Prevent Blindness America, a volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight, recommends lenses that are neutral gray, amber, brown or green. People who wear contact lenses that offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses.
Children also should wear sunglasses. They shouldn't be toy sunglasses, but real sunglasses that indicate the UV-protection level just as with adults. Polycarbonate lenses are generally recommended for children because they are the most shatter-resistant.
A new brand hitting the valley and offering wonderful eye protection, along with classic and trendy stylistic designs is Cerjo. This trending eye-wear brand offers eye-wear brand offers wonderfully delicate shades or protection, while still being trusted enough to produce sunglass
About CERJO sunglasses:
About CERJO sunglasses:
· 100% UVA & UVB protection
· Various sunlight transmittance levels (categories 1 to 4) for different sun/cloudiness conditions
o Category 3 is the most versatile and frequently used as all around
· Meet ANSI Z80 standards (optical care) and are USFDA approved
· Lens are:
o Standard series (fashion and sports): Polycarbonate (PC) or Acrylic (AC)
o Premium (G-Line)series: Poly Amide (PA); highest scratch resistance in market
o Polarized: Polycarbonate polarized (PC/PL)
· Premium and Polarized series introduced
o Metal series are formal “Rx Ready” frames
CERJO sunglasses come with a cleaning cloth in a rigid, plastic case (except for few, larger CRAZY series glasses)
CERJO ski and snow sports goggles offer:
· Double, anti-fog, lens (UV400)
· Large CERJO strap which allow use with safety helmet
Looking to make a major summer purchase? Perhaps the right pair of shoes is what you have a hankering for. If you're out she shopping this summer you should have one thing on your mind. High Heels, and thanks to the new summer designs, you can put the HIGH back in High Heels. This summer extreme heels are in, so get ready to look glamourous.
These Christian Louboutin “Alta Bouton” Ankle Boots may just be the hottest pair of heels to hit Camelback road since the high heel was created. And of course, they were masterfully sculpted by, Christian Louboutin.
These heels combine sex appeal with elegance, while adding some incredible height at 6 1/2 inches these peep toe boots are made to stand out. The boot is also reminiscent of the classic Victorian-era shoe, but Christian Louboutin has put his modern and beautiful spin on this pair of heels. If you are in need of a graceful lace up boot, you can find these for $1,495.00 a Saks.
These Valentino Peep-Toe Lace d'Orsay Pumps are the perfect mix of delicate lace shapes accentuated with a beautiful bow-top. This set of pumps add an addition of flirtiness from the peep toe and sex appeal from the curvy d'Orsay cutout - displaying the arch of the foot at its best. Subtle, yet uninhibited. A little bit of extra lace never hurt anyone, but the sheer allure and artistry from these shoes will surely cause a stir wherever you wear them. The 5 inch heel on these delicately crafted beauties are just another reason to love them. $885 at Saks.
The 8 inch Exquisitely Satin Flower Platform Sandals by Gianmarco Lorenzi ($978 at FarFetch.com) are beautiful. These exquisitely crafted platforms look more like art then something you'd wear on your feet. With an electric blue as the backdrop, the large satin and beaded flower takes center stage and immediately grabs your attention. As though the over-sized flower wasn't bold enough, the blue-green cut out mega platform gives more height than you have ever dreamed of.
This summer we are going to see a large dose of 60's style headbands taking to the pavement on Scottsdale Road. Headbands are really going to be a big thing this summer. The most popular Arizona style will likely be the thin white band, its classy, elegant and simple. However there will be plenty of other options bringing back the wide 60's styles and bright colors choices as well.
Not to be left out, handbags in all shapes and sizes will have a 60's inspiration this summer. Rich and "natural" leather colors and textures will start to replace the bright eye popping styles we are currently seeing. Look for lots of detailed embellishments like the studs on this Bottega Veneta Perforated Leather Bag. This "natural" color trend will carry throughout all handbag styles, from clutches to over-sized. Look for deep browns, as show to start the trend and for the look to carry all the way over to lighter shades with tassel embellishments.
The 1st Arizona trend for swimwear in 2010 is a color explosion. The Swim Show runways were filled with color and more color this year. From saturated jewel tones to bright eye popping reds and even the neons reminiscent of the 1980s are back for yet another swim season.
The 2nd big Maricopa Swimwear trend for 2010 is all-over graphic prints. We've seen popular graphic prints in clothing for a couple of years, in fact the over-sized all over-print tee has just about run its course, but in the 2010 swim season graphic prints are really going to become become huge for swimwear.
The 3rd Phoenix Valley Swimwear trend for 2010 is one-shoulder styling. This is a nice innovative idea in swimwear. One-shoulder styling has been a popular trend for tops for many years now, and now swimwear trends reflect this asymmetrical design too. You will be seeing a lot of varieties of the one shoulder styling on anything from a one-piece, to a bikini and of course on the cover-ups.
And last but certainly not least one of our favorite looks for Scottsdale for 2010 is string embellishment. We've all seen the girls flaunting in their string bikinis, but the 2010 swimwear string embellishment trend is totally different. Designers are using strings as part of the style, to add to the sexiness of the couture itself. These embellishments are just for decoration and not as part of the garment's structure.
Yes it is already that time here in the Valley, pool-party time. The pool-party presented by 944 Magazine and called Poolside Sundays at the Mondrian, gave us the perfect chance to check this years suit trends.
Three styles stood out beyond the rest. The first look isn't for your parents pool party. This is a suit obviously inspired by lingerie. The frills, combined with the pink on black are sure to turn heads, if you are bold enough to bare this look to your next poolside event. If you are looking to go a little wild, maybe cut loose more than normal, this might be the suit for you.
Look number two is the perfect combination of sexiness and class. A look that can be worn to almost any pool event, boasts a barely there skirt with an inverse matching top. This was our favorite look, because of its versatility and combination of bombshell and quasi-coyness.
The third stand out suit was an in your face explosion of color.
I recently came across a site that advertised sunglasses with blue tinted lenses, that aid in weight loss.. is this color psychology accurate or just an optical illusion?
Traditional eyewear has been designed to filter out blue light and tint instead of accentuating it. the blue lenses make it harder for the eyes to focus and force strain; this, aiding in self-control. Furthermore, blue is the "least appetizing color of the spectrum." Blue shades have been said to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain, a neurotransmitter that is directly linked to mood enhancement.
These bold, blue, beauties have been hpotted on hot Hollywood faces like Johnny Depp, seen in Japan rocking these cobalt frames wile promoting the third installment in the Pirates series. There are mixed emotions and opinions about the "Weight Loss Sunglasses".
What do you think.. Are Blue shades an Arizona trend to trash or follow?
Top designers played with proportion, color and texture to create 2009’s hottest summer handbags. From black and white—to bright, color remains the most important element of your summer arm candy. The handbag is a core ingredient of a woman’s look. One that must never be overlooked…
This summer blends traditional and contemporary design to create the look du jour.Boldcolors, embellishments, and unique textures add chic flare. Other trends include Black and white design, fringe, feather and flower adorned bags. Oversized clutches and Quilted bags, like Valentino’s Ruchos Hobo are amongst this season’s must—haves.
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