By Sogol Motiey

“So our trendy fuchsia manicures are straight up against the law?”

It’s not that neon colorants are illegal to wear, they have just never been officially registered with the FDA.  However, it is illegal to produce electric-colored polishes in America, and the legality has nothing to do with harmful chemicals being present in the polish, but because the Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved the polish colorants prior to manufacturing.  This is mainly because most companies believe it’s expensive and time consuming to register colors.

If you see a neon shade in the store, it’s imported, or your nail polish hue is really bright (not a true neon), making it easier for the companies to pull it off.

“While there may be nothing inherently wrong with neon colorant, it is not used by responsible companies including OPI, as it has not gone through the rigorous FDA approval process … To note, OPI will be launching Outrageous Neons this summer – to be sold in professional salons – with a new formula featuring neons that have been FDA-approved.”

The FDA requires that all cosmetic colorants be approved for use.  Colorants used to create neon or glow-in-the-dark nail polishes have not gone through the FDA approval process, so technically they are not allowed for use for nail polish applications.

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By Sogol Motiey

Christian Louboutin is living a fairytale dream!

Mr. Louboutin will be involved in the re-release of ‘Cinderella’ on Blu-Ray Fall 2012 by designing his very own glass slipper.  The designer said, “I have been so lucky to have crossed paths with Cinderella, an icon who is so emblematic to the shoe world as well as the dream world.”  Will he be placing red soles onto the glass shoes? And could the character actually walk in such a creation?  We wouldn’t choose such a painful pump for Cinderella to dash around in, but we sure would like to see it displayed on a red cushion

“If you’ve never seen Disney’s ‘Cinderella,’ in the 1950 movie, the heroine lives with her evil stepsisters and is forced to do the housework while they go out and party, until a Fairy Godmother grants her a carriage, a ball gown and the famous “glass slippers” and sends her to Prince Charming’s ball, where the prince falls in love with her even though he has to do some major shoe sleuthing to eventually find her.”

Disney has had some fashion pair-ups in the past, mostly in the bridal department. The Disney Alfred Angelo wedding dresses are inspired by one of Disney’s princesses.  There is also a line of Disney princess engagement rings.

The shoes will be unveiled this summer—I can’t wait to see what Louboutin comes up with!

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This well dressed gent is a long time friend of mine since the 4th grade. He and I talk about the world of fashion in a strategically beautifying manner. He embodies a person who sees the world of clothes and makes it his own. I’ve grown to love his style choices: the casual watch with a suit and the plaid tie and gun metal tie bar really complement each other.

( Photo Not Taken By The Avant-Gardist.Com)

He takes on a  vintage look here with the collar of the shirt above the jacket collar and the tie loose.

( Photograph by Rhoel. Check more of his workout on his Facebook Page)

By G

April 20, 2012

(Above) Vintage bags never cease to excite me.  The triangle shape is pretty unique and gives it the 40s/50s look. The art piece is awesome, signifies the era the bag was made in. The good ol’ flappers days! I’m pretty sure I was born in the wrong era.

(Below) OMG, this ring caught my eye as soon I walked in the Muni. If you stare at it long enough, you can see your wishes come true. And, check out her tattoo in the finger, what do it say?

By Sogol Motiey

Topshop will be launching a bridal collection this June as the store collaborates with a young British designer. Richard Nicoll, best known for his oversized tees, is most often associated with sporty pieces but decided to go for a softer, more romantic approach for his Spring Summer 2012 collection.

Topshop gleefully tweeted the news:

Want to get married just so we can wear our @studio_nicoll bridal collection set to land in June. Can’t give you a sneak peek but wow!

“Richard was born in London and grew up in Australia.  He has continuously been lauded for his work.  His experience includes freelance consulting alongside Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton, being awarded three ANDAM prizes in 2008, and being named ‘Best Young Designer’ at the Elle Style Awards during London Fashion Week in 2009.”  Interesting fact – Dolce & Gabbana bought his entire 2002 graduate collection while he was still a student at Central Saint Martins!

Although we don’t get a sneak preview of what the bridal collection looks like, we can guess that between Nicoll’s love for oversized t-shirts and Topshop’s trendy tendencies, this collection will include a more casual, “edgy” take on bridal.  Can’t wait to see what he’s got in store for us!

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