Enchanted Diamonds

ENCHANTED DIAMONDS LIMITED EDITION

RED SILK DIAMOND SOLITAIRE BRACELET

A week ago I attended an Oscar screening party with Enchanted Diamonds at The Bryant Park Hotel - a rarity for me to go out on a Sunday - and boy was I glad I decided to go (thanks Anneka!) As an editor, I receive amazing products and perks from brands, but a diamond in my gift bag, I was not expecting. I've been wearing this beauty all week and it just launched today! #EnchantedOscars

NEW YORK, NY (March 13th, 2018) – Enchanted Diamonds, a leading online jeweler specializing in bespoke engagement rings and quality diamonds, brings the heat just in time for spring with the debut of NEW Enchanted Diamonds Limited-Edition Red Silk Diamond Solitaire Bracelets ($500). This beauty features a handcrafted .20 ct fine white diamond set in a beautifully polished 14K bezel set at the center of a fine red silk string and elegantly pieced together with a 14K lobster clasp. 

Enchanted Diamonds Limited-Edition Red Silk Diamond Solitaire Bracelets are currently offered in two sizes (5 inches and 7 inches) for both men and women, and you can select between white gold and yellow gold hardware with additional customization options available upon request. Perfect for everyday wear, this elegant beauty wows with the season’s hottest hue, designed to be worn on it’s own or stacked with other bracelets. The red-hot pop of color exudes heat, energy, and power, while the solitaire diamond sparkles and shines from every angle having you feeling fancy in no time. Plus, there’s no wrong way to wear it! 

I love my Enchanted Diamonds Limited-Edition Red Silk Diamond Solitaire Bracelet

Happy 4th 2016

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Wishing all my dear dolls and dudes, a happy and more importantly, SAFE 4th of July! I took the entire weekend off (much needed), and while many are enjoying this glorious day off from work, many are not. Either way, remember what today truly represents and just have a great time. I of course, found the perfect, patriotic maxi dress: oh my stars and stripes (oh, and please excuse the pool hair!) XoXo~Ev

~Evelyn Lugo

NEW invisibobble® #SecretGarden

LIMITED-EDITION INVISIBOBBLE®

ORIGINAL HAIR RINGS: SECRET GARDEN

Whether you look in my bathroom (hugging my spray bottle), my hair (bun/ponytail) or my wrist (see above), you can be sure to find me with an invisibobble traceless hair ring - at all times! I've been religiously hooked on these fabulous hair accessories since their launch, so of course I was elated when invisibobble® sent me their NEW, limited-edition collection for summer:  invisibobble Original Secret Garden!  And yes, these coiled hair rings are absolutely PERFECT for curls. The design is unparalleled! 

Beauty.com Lela Rose 2016

EXCLUSIVE BEAUTY.COM'S 

LELA ROSE 2016 COSMETIC BAG

"Blush and bows", my goodness, where do I begin to tell you how in love I am with this latest collaboration? See, a couple of weeks ago I was backstage at the Lela Rose Bridal Spring 2017 presentation (stay tuned) and now, Beauty.com introduced an exclusive, sample-filled cosmetic bag with American fashion designer Lela Rose! You can get your Lela Rose blush pink product-filled bag when they spend more than $150 at Beauty.com!

With bridal season in full swing, this complimentary gift is the perfect accessory for brides, bridesmaids and guests of the wedding, to tote their wedding day beauty essentials. Adorned with a deconstructed bow and a golden clasp closure, Lela Rose has brought together a chic combination of modernity and romance.

Beauty.com x Lela Rose Bag Contents:

STM Laptop Sleeve

PROTECT YOUR GADGETS 

WITH STM BAGS LAPTOP SLEEVES

STM Bags Grace Laptop Sleeve $39.99

Right before the holidays, I received this stunning laptop sleeve from my STM Bags reps. I already carry enough bags for work and events, but when I saw how stylish and sleek the STM sleeve was and how it protected my laptop (which I'm not always the most careful with) I was amazed. STM Bags recognized that women on the go need a manageable bag that can carry and protect their tech while keeping a sleek and polished look. The 13" is perfect protection for my laptop "Pinky" (super plush) and is available in other styles (and yes, patterns for the guys are available too).

Alex and Ani Holiday

POSITIVELY GIFTED:

ALEX AND ANI

My Alex and Ani tree!

One gift that's sure to be on many gals list this holiday, is anything from Alex and Ani. Whether you need a gift for your daughter, sister, mother, cousin, friend, or co-worker, you can aim to please with any of these. I see these charms adorning the arms of nearly everyone lately, yet I still ask "oooh, let me see which ones you have", every time. Why? For starters, Alex and Ani is an obsession (where have you been?), they are made in the USA, are empowered with positive energy and these cute charm bangles (or earrings, rings, pendants - bags too) are available in hundreds of designs or symbols, in three different finishes. 

My charmed arm this summer, as shared by Alex and Ani Soho

I've shared my love for Alex and Ani in the past (see it again here or here), and if you're wondering... by now my "charmed~arms" collection is nearing the 50 mark (I can't wear them all at once!) Not sure which charm to go with? No worries - you can even e-gift and let her pick out her own charm (never fails). For gift ideas, visit www.alexandani.com

~Evelyn Lugo

NEW Invisibobble

INVISIBOBBLE AROUND 

THE WORLD COLLECTION

Here is a hair accessory that I cannot live without (seriously, you will always find one on my wrist or in my bathroom. ICYMI, check out my previous review and event recap here). I was stoked when reps for invisibobble sent me the new Around The world Collection. Why? Because this traceless hair tie is perfect for all hair types, even my curls. They won't tangle, rip your hair, or pop/break, as other hair ties do. FACT: I have a lot of hair that is guilty for the death of countless hair ties! Each package contains 3 invisibobbles for $8.

Just in time for the holidays, get ready to hop on board, as invisibobble travels the globe with the Around the World Collection. What is it? A limited edition collection featuring the classic invisibobble in four new shades – Letter from Grey, Burgundy Dream, Universal Blue and Silky Season. invisibobble is the only traceless hair ring that does not kink or crease hair. You can purchase them at Urban Outfitters, Ulta & Nordstrom. 

Designed by ‘invisibobblistas’ themselves, the talented and highly artistic winners of the invisibobble Around the World design contest are from Austria, Belarus, the Netherlands and Portugal. Each winner picked an invisibobble color and custom designed their own unique package that will add flare to any beauty cabinet. Check out the entire invisibobble collection at www.invisibobble.com . 

invisibobble

FASHIONABLE & FUNCTIONAL

INVISIBOBBLE HAIR RING

When I attended the #invisibobblebashed event this spring, the first thought that crossed my mind was "there is absolutely NO WAY that these phone-cord-looking 'hair ring' will: 1. hold my hair and 2. not get tangled in my curls!" Well, I was wrong and have been wearing these fun hair rings ever since - either on my wrist or up in my hair. Tiny yet mighty, invisibobble stretches beyond what you'd expect it to, without losing its shape or breaking your hair.

Women's Health + Steven Alan Optical

LIMITED-EDITION STEVEN ALAN + WOMEN'S HEALTH 
AQUA STRIPE AGNES SUNGLASSES

A few weeks ago, Women's Health Magazine invited me to join them at the Steven Alan Chelsea store, for the launch party of the amazing collaboration of these amazing, limited-edition sunglasses. As usual, every event I attend with my pals at Women's Health, is a good one, especially when you include my all-time favorite accessory: sunnies! 

#SharkWeek

CELEBRATE SHARK WEEK WITH CLAIRE'S & 

KATY PERRY'S UNIVERSE COLLECTION

I know many who live for #SharkWeek and while it's short-lived, you can still enjoy it long after the week is over. Claire's is so excited to celebrate Shark Week with a preview of a favorite piece from Katy Perry's Universe Collection: the #Leftshark iPhone case. Available exclusively at Claire's starting September 2015, #Leftshark iPhone case was inspired by the choreography at this year's unforgettable Super Bowl halftime show.

Alex and Ani Guardian Collection

NEW ALEX AND ANI 

GUARDIAN BANGLES & PENDANTS

Oh Alex and Ani, I thought I couldn't love you anymore than I already do. If you know me, then you know that I have always been fascinated by anything angel-related, wearing an angel wings pendant and Archangel Michael pin over 15 years (believe!) Guardians come to our aid in the form of energy to help and guide us and recently, Alex and Ani made my obsession even bigger by launching The Guardian Collection. I'm especially drawn to the Alex and Ani collection because of the positive energy and message behind the brand overall - and they're made with love, in the USA!

Guardian of Strength bangle (my fave!)

The Alex and Ani Guardian Collection consists of 7 guardians: Freedom (fly with me), Healing (renew me), Peace (comfort me), Love (surround me), Answers (inspire me) Knowledge (enlighten me) and Strength (empower me). These lovelies are available in a charm bangle and necklace (expandable from 15" to 32”) - either Rafaelian gold or silver finish. What's even better, is that these charms are engraved on the back with a powerful meaning (see pictures below.)

I think I can make room for more 

Alex and Ani Soho store showed love on Instagram of my #Charmedarm

LET'S SEE SOME ALEX AND ANI GUARDIAN NECKLACES ...

PREVIEW: Pikolinos Shoes & Handbags

PIKOLINOS A/W 2015 

PRESS PREVIEW

Three weeks ago, I attended the Pikolinos AW15 Men & Women’s Press Preview, where I spent my morning pouring over an exquisite collection of leather footwear and handbags which captivated me. I kept gushing over the shoes worn by the reps and I simply couldn't decide which was my favorite (love them all!) With unique designs, the Pikolinos brand embodies the laid-back attitude of the Mediterranean lifestyle, with naturally treated and exceptionally detailed leather accessories; meticulously crafted in rich colors and finishes. The shoes were lightweight, supple. Overall: absolutely stunning!

My faves: Salerno & Belleville

Fall/Winter 2015

Colors - Two main inspirations:

Introducing M∙A∙C Philip Treacy

M∙A∙C PHILIP TREACY

AVAILABLE ONLINE MARCH 26, 2015

#MACPhilipTreacy

M∙A∙C Philip Treacy represents a unique partnership - London’s leading couture hat designer collaborating with the world’s boldest makeup brand. Going back through his extraordinary career, Treacy culled inspiration from his work to create a trio of sensational hats to showcase the structure of the face. Paired with each hat, a collection of products that enhances the face’s most evocative features.

Check out the products in the #MACPhilipTreacy lineup: .....

NEW: Alex and Ani

NEW THIS SPRING: ALEX AND ANI 

ROAD TO ROMANCE COLLECTION

Spring is a time of awakenings, and this year, ALEX AND ANI is launching the brand new Road to Romance collection (launching March 5th) that perfectly captures the essence of the season. The collection consists of pieces that are infused with memories, the people you hold dear, and the many winding roads on life’s journey. Below is a sneak peek at Alex and Ani's upcoming collection:

Drop-dangle Road to Romance Earrings ($28)

Heirloom Necklaces ($98)

Road to Romance Wrap, $38

Sentiment Wraps ($38)

Braided Leather Wraps ($38)

Gypsy 66 Wrap $58

Gleaming Moment Expandable Wire Bangle, $38

~Evelyn Lugo

CONTEST: Sail Across the Sun Cruise with Alex and Ani

WIN AN ALL EXPENSE PAID CRUISE 

WITH ALEX AND ANI

Calling all Alex and Ani lovers: Here is a fun sweepstakes that Alex and Ani launched today. Two lucky winners to win an all-expense paid trip for the Sail Across the Sun Cruise, a long weekend getaway music festival cruise leaving from Miami to Key West to Great Stirrup Kay in the Bahamas February 13-17. Performers include Ingrid Michaelson, Train, A Great Big World, and more. Check out the entire cruise lineup here.

PREVIEW: Alex and Ani Valentines Day

NEW ALEX AND ANI FOR VALENTINES DAY: 

INFINITE LOVE COLLECTION

With the holidays over, it's time to prepare for V-day (yes, already!) Check out the charming new additions from Alex and Ani, launching January 20th: INFINITE LOVE COLLECTION. 

The perfect gift for your single lady friends, coworkers, mom, or sisters - you can't go wrong with Alex and Ani bangles! Though this day signifies affection and romance, it’s definitely not worthy of stress and anxiety on deciding what to get your lady-loves this year.These bangles come loaded with positive energy, symbolism and meaning that will make for a gift that she’ll love and she’ll love you even more for!

You can also customize your own meaningful stack for her. Check out these amazing bangles: 

Alex and Ani & Anne V. Online Shopping Event

ALEX AND ANI AND ANNE V 

TEAM UP TO SUPPORT ONE

Calling all #charmedarms #alexandaniobsessed dolls: Alex and Ani is excited to launch the first-ever online Charmed by Charity shopping event WEDNESDAY, December 17th; co-hosted by model Anne V, from 12:00 am EST on December 16th, to 12:00 am PST, December 17th. 15% of proceeds made through www.alexandani.com will be donated to The ONE Campaign with promo code ANNEVONE6 at checkout.

The ONE Campaign is an international campaigning and advocacy organization of more than 6 million people taking action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease. Together, with model Anne V., Alex and Ani is helping to spread awareness and support for global health and wellness.

See more ways that Alex and Ani is working together with Anne V. in this behind the scenes video

Press Release: Rockins for Eyeko VIP Party / Collaboration

ROCKINS FOR EYEKO LAUNCH EVENT

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th

THE SCOTCH OF ST JAMES

ALEXA CHUNG, KATE MOSS, JAMIE HINCE, RITA ORA, 

MARY CHARTERIS AND JAMIE WINSTONE

Last night saw Eyeko, the award-winning go-to brand for eyes, unveil their partnership with Rockins, a cult collection of 1920's inspired bias cut scarves, and classic handkerchiefs with a modern yet quintessentially British edge.

Rockins for Eyeko was born of a meeting of minds, when Tim Rockins, a London based artist, illustrator, musician & DJ, created a monochrome design, paying homage Eyeko’s global trademarks, the ‘Alexa’ eye and the Eyeko plectrum.

Guests were treated to a live performance from the Rockins for Eyeko dance troupe. Top make-up artist James O’Reiley created a dramatic eye look whilst James Brown coiffed their locks courtesy of Premier Hair & Make Up.

TEMPTU Holiday Gift Guides

GIVE THE GIFT OF TEMPTU THIS HOLIDAY:

FROM TATTOOS FOR FASHIONISTAS,

TO SIGNATURE KITS FOR BEAUTY CONNOISSEURS

A few weeks ago, I shared with you news of TEMPTU and Eva Zukerman of Eva Fehren teaming up (see it again here.) Well now my pals at TEMPTU have great gift ideas for both the fashionista and make-up lover in your life. What better gift, than the amazing TEMPTU and Eva Fehren Artiest Collection Tattoo Set or TEMPTU Signature Kits? Lets take a look at the best gift ideas for them this holiday: 

FOR THE FASHIONISTA - UNDER $100 ...

TEMPTU & Eva Zuckerman of EVA FEHREN Team Up

TEMPTU x EVA FEHREN LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION OF TEMPORARY TATTOOS , BODY PAINTS & PRECIOUS METALLIC PALETTE

Last night's CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund Award Runner-Up Eva Zuckerman, of Eva Fehren and TEMPTU, the brand that pioneered temporary tattoos for the film and television industry over 30 years ago, have partnered to create a limited edition TEMPTU X Eva Fehren Artist Collective Tattoo Set and TEMPTU X Eva Fehren Precious Metallic Palette, a professional body art color palette, that launches this month, November 2014.

The Eva Fehren fine jewelry collection highlights the beauty of contrasting elements that marry a delicate, feminine aesthetic with rawness that give the structural pieces an element of modern edginess. Eva Zuckerman, the artist and designer behind Eva Fehren, was not only drawn to TEMPTU as a new avenue to exert her creative energy, but she also has a family tie that links her to the brand’s heritage, and specifically TEMPTU Dura Body Art. Eva’s grandfather, Dr. Samuel Zuckerman, is the famed chemist who developed Dura paint, the alcohol-based makeup formula that is heat-resistant, sweat-resistant, long-lasting, skin-safe ink engineered to withstand the conditions on set for productions. He worked with Eva’s father, Roy Zuckerman, to develop a way in which one could transfer the Dura paint, ultimately offering the temporary tattoo effect.

With this product at his fingertips, Roy successfully launched TEMPTU in the early 1980s. At the inception of TEMPTU, it was very much a family run business – an environment that helped to nurture Eva’s innate creativity as well as her entrepreneurial spirit, which is why the designer is excited to collaborate with the company now.

TEMPTU Pro Dura made its film debut in the film Tattoo starring Bruce Dern and Maude Adams – the brand has been the industry standard and innovator for body art ever since, and continues to grow and develop.

TEMPTU X Eva Fehren Artist Collective Tattoo Set (MSRP: $95) 
Eva Fehren's designs & jewelry inspired temporary tattoos harmoniously meld simplistic lines paired with bold, impactful graphics that are at the core of both brands’ design principles. Eva Fehren designed each tattoos transfer exclusively, reminiscent of her now iconic bejeweled forms. Tattoos can be worn alone or enhanced with a light dusting of the included Metallic Powders that come in gold and pewter.

Eva Fehren Precious Metallic Palette (MSRP: $75)
Taking inspiration from the minimalistic simplicity of her fine jewelry collection, this palette celebrates the rich hues of precious metals (including: gold, gunmetal, silver, rose, copper, black, white, grey, green, blue) that can create the look of bejeweled opulence with a stroke of a brush. Developed for professionals, each palette is triple poured with TEMPTU’s renowned Dura liquid formula. This palette is long lasting and safe for the skin so that artists can create original designs and also use it to add colorful detail to the Eva Fehren Artist Collective Tattoo Set.