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Saks Fifth Avenue Limited Edition Havaiana’s Benefit Charity Water

June 6th, 2008 · No Comments

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Bobbi Brown, Trish McEvoy and Laura Mercier worked closely with the Havaiana’s team to create three very special pairs of flip flops, limited edition season must-haves in fact! 

I’m constantly amazed by the trickling in of Brazilian influence on international style and culture.  Now you may be thinking, flip flops are that important? yes, they are the icons of footwear, I’ve never met a Brazilian who didn’t have them.   I seriously never, ever in a trillion years imagined the Havaiana’s I loved and left with no regard in Brazil would get designer attention some day abroad. But they are getting just that AND being sold in Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks.com (now there’s a link you don’t see everyday!) 

I can’t help but find them strange bedfellows for some reason but I’m a sucker for charity and I’m thrilled about Havaiana’s success!  I also love the fact that the proceeds of the sale go to charity water. The price point,$15, is great because it’s reasonable and attainable for many people.  For those of you that have never tried Havaiana’s for some reason, you’ve got to, limited edition or not, they are thin but bouncy… I love mine and can walk for miles in them.

Here are some excerpts from the press release…

 Bobbi Brown designs flip flops for Saks Fifth Avenue

“Bobbi Brown created a pair that reflects the spirit of summer- keeping it simple, enjoying every moment, and of course, and always looking fabulous in the process. “The beach is where I go to unwind with my family, so I keep things easy by wearing sunscreen, simple makeup and a fun pair of flip-flops.”  (Julia are you getting these or what?)

 Trish McEvoy Havaiana’s for Saks Fifth Avenue

 ”Trish McEvoy wanted to bring to her sandal design the feeling of a walk on the beach—her favorite way to relax. “My colors this season brighten your complexion and call to mind the deep blues of the ocean, the pearlescent shades inside a seashell, and the glitter of the sand-taking you on an instant vacation.”

Laura Mercier Fit Flops designer Havaiana’s for Saks 

Laura Mercier decided to fill her canvas with kisses showcasing the new lipstick shades in her summer assortment, saying “A comfortable sandal should be as comfortable as wearing the lipstick on your lips.” 


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NYSE Closing Bell April 10th, 2008 SAKS

April 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Attention: Paper Bag Whores, Affeccionados, etc… Designer Shopping Bag Alert

The NYSE’s Closing Bell for April 10, 2008 will celebrate SAKS Fifth Avenue’s 2008 Launch of the WantIt! campaign.  Chairman and CEO Stephen I. Sadove will ring the Closing Bell today at 3:55 , don’t deny it - you can’t wait!  If you’re stuck at work sans tv, click on the link above at the appropriate time to watch.

The idea of the Want It! campaign is to showcase the hottest trends for the spring season as defined by the experts.  Dutch Graphic Artist, Piet Paris, uses spray paint, collage, watercolor and more to depict the musts.  Designs will appear on shopping bags, Saks catalogs and stores.  I will be looking for pictures of the New York landmark series depicting the Chrysler Building, the Guggenheim and the NYSE so let me know if you’d like them displayed here for all to see!

I can’t stand that there’s not an investment beauty blog, what a great niche for a blog!  Wish I had the knowledge to combine beauty product reviews and investment tips.


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