Monday, August 27, 2012

WINNING PAIR!

From the East Coast to the West Coast and back to NYC...Lola and Sophie were on the move last week showcasing their HOT Resort 2012 Line.  

A quick and successful visit to Project, a women's clothing and apparel trade show in Dallas, Texas along with a promotional trip to the second city that never sets, Las Vegas, Nevada keeps Lola and Sophie trend-stepping all over the country. Jet-setting is a work hard and play hard occasion for this winning pair!





Written By: Elizabeth Mensi
Images By: Elizabeth Mensi

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

LIGHTS CAMERA...and STRIKE A POSE!

This past Sunday, Lola and Sophie shot one of their most colorful and structurally intriguing lines to date! The Resort 2013 Photoshoot took place in a modern yet urban style Pent House in the heart of Manhattan, aka the chic neighborhood of Chelsea. With sleek floor to ceiling glass windows in a spacious studio, our head designer's home easily converted into a professional photo set filled with lights, cameras, hair, makeup, models, designers and tons of Lola and Sophie's HOT Resort Looks! How did this production come together?!?!....read more to find out!




Lola: To set the tone for the shoot, we choose a simple and eye-catching hair style to reflect the intensity of the bright hues chosen for the season's clothing line. Combining the obsession with Ombre and the popular use of pink and purple dyes, it was necessary to stir up some tropical trouble in a trendy head-to-toe look. Hair stylist, Jamal Tadros worked with Strawberry Blonde and Hot Pink Colored Hair Spray with the addition of natural waves, giving our model's hair easy texture, movement and body. The use of a bright (Hot Pink) and subdued (Strawberry Blonde...almost lavender shade) colored dye, balanced out the shades of pink without overpowering our model's light, long and thick brown flowing locks. (note: the hairspray was washable)!




Sophie: The use of pink as a hidden pop of color paired well with an Angelic make-up pallet delicately applied by makeup artist, Douglas Otero of D'Style Makeup. With a natural skin-tone colored lip, Doug's "Mary-Poppin's bag of Make-up" proved to be an all inclusive look. Incorporating a pink high-light on the cheek bones, Doug kept the base golden and youthful with the "less is more" effect. Additionally, his useful trick of popping lipsticks into weekly pill capsules is a jet-setter's glamorous way to travel and new tip I picked up. A lipstick a day...is the perfect dose of medicine!



Lola: Sticking with the naturally hip vibe, the application of a silver grey matted painted nail tied this sexy glow together allowing Lola and Sophie's Resort Clothing line to do the talking. Turquoise, yellow, bright pink and orange jerseys turned this photo shoot into a LUSCIOUS Resort time!


Sophie: Accessories also played a part. Utilizing Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Color Block Sandal...TO DIE FOR...added a High-Fashion editorial feel as well as the Isabel Marant Suede Dicker Boot with white shorts courtesy of Chip and Pepper. (All accessories can be found GITO stores).







From Head to Toe and Hair to Makeup, our Resort 2013 Line is an infusion of COLOR, STYLE and GLAMOUR. It just makes you want to...STRIKE A POSE!


Written By: Elizabeth Mensi
Images By: Elizabeth Mensi

Thursday, August 16, 2012

THURSDAY's are TEMPTING


Get the TOP and the COCKTAIL....

Oversized Scoop Neck with Drawstring in a Luscious DARK VIOLET......Yummmmmmmmm



Written By: Elizabeth Mensi
Images By: Elizabeth Mensi

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Crowned in BAROQUE

Grandeur Opulence and Ornate Designs....Who wouldn't want to be "Crowned" for a day!

Lola - What's trending now in Fall Fashion is a series of lush and elaborate prints stemming from the influence of the late 17th century Roman Renaissance. Inspired by Michelangelo's intricate art works and period of dark paintings, Baroque fashion represents an era of sophisticated embellished femininity and detailed extravagance.  With varying degrees of fashion intensity, BAROQUE is FABULOUSLY back in style!


D&G Autumn 2012


Sophie - Bringing drama to the Fashion runway is a designer's dream. Thus, it is no surprise that both European favorites, Versace and Dolce and Gabbana dominated this Fall trend with powerful architectural pieces collaborating movement and tension without loosing sophistication, romanticism and class. 


Versace




Lola - Specifically, Versace's Printed Silk Dress encapsulates the high-glamour and golden use of leopard prints for a fierce style statement. (see above). In Milan's Autumn show, Dolce & Gabbana masterfully balances the use of rich velvets and gilded details by featuring soothing Rococo swirls for a soft feminine lace look. Also featuring lace and imagery in its Printed Stretch Silk Mini Dress, D&G makes an elegant first impression with a lasting taste of decadence and artistic confidence. (see below) With extravagant prints and textures, a simple pump or wedge, is the easiest way to complete this FABULOUS look!


D&G
Sophie - This grandiose feminine demur is also making it's way into HAIR! From dresses to head pieces, crowned braids and soft flowing swirls is a signature Fall twist on your up-due. Pictured Below, Blake Lively looks magnificent and BAROQUE-LY luscious at recent Gala!



So fill your Fall fix of golds, intricate designs, and gilded prints and be Crowned in Baroque!

Find Baroque items at www.genderbiasclothing.com


Written By: Elizabeth Mensi
Images By: Elizabeth Mensi

Monday, August 13, 2012

LEATHER Domination!

LEATHER...LEATHER...LEATHER!

Tight, short, loose, cropped, zipped, and dyed...The rise of leather is carving a lavish path of feminine debonair into the Fall 2012 runway. Anticipating the return of this sexy bold tactile, Lola and Sophie discuss the universal craving for this Fall Fashion Domination.

Lola - An ideal version of this season's pant is the skinny leather legging. Keeping you warm and sleek, a fitted leather legging is an essential Fall must-have ready to be worn with one of our signature Long Sleeve OverDrape Jersey's. It's shine and glossy texture will dress up any casual top while practically keeping you're bottom half cozy during those crisp cool evenings. Don't you think the model in our Fall 2012 campaign look outrageously sexy in our choice of Helmut Lang's Skinny Leather Pant?!?


Sophie - I certainty agree...however, if you're seeking to be less of a chic fashionista and more of a trendy risk-taker,  I would suggest chopping off the pant and hopping into a pair of glossy leather SHORTS! Perfect for the start of the foliage season, a pair of Theyskens' Theory's textured short is a great way to shake up your Saturday Brunch Style. Surpass the trend and combine Fall's obsession with OXBLOOD, subtly known as CHIANTI, and pull over Etolie Isabel Marant's Biker jacket. In a black or red shade, a quilted leather jacket will never go out of style!

Lola - Keeping it cool and seductive in leather is simple and that's why I'm dying for the arrival of  BEAUTY No.2's Fall 2012 leather infused collection. Showcasing their fashion need for edge, its Leather Harness Zip Back is a full dose of irresistible style. Adding LEATHER (and zippers) to any Little Black Dress is texturally unique and structurally alluring. Equally appealing is their Asymmetrical Hem Dress with Leather Buckle. It's hard-core polished look is sophisticated and right on the trend with it's classy leather adornment.



Sophie - From jackets to LBD, don't forget about your gadgets. Accessorizing with leather is easier than ever with Miu Miu's calf leather IPHONE cover! Protective, stylish, and edgy, this gadget pleaser is sure to last!

Lola - Not to mention it comes in a variety of this Fall's must-have colors; Burgundy, Violet, Dark Blue, White and Pale Pink.

So go ahead and let leather DOMINATE your wardrobe this Fall. Its too luxurious to pass...






 FIND THESE LOOKS AT GITO STORES!




Written By: Elizabeth Mensi
Images By: Elizabeth Mensi

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Fading into Fall

There is a new twist to today's autumn colors. It's what Lola and Sophie like to call "Color Fading."

Lola - To be fashionably correct, the invention of "Ombre" is a  chic designer technique that easily blends shades of this season's dominating dark reds, browns, greys, and blacks to create original looks. Take our favorite sister store, Gender Bias. As seen below (Fall 2012 Campaign), they easily manipulate a solid colored blouse into a dynamic multipurpose item of clothing by utilizing color (navy) without being overpowering.


 Another one of our favorites,  Rag and Bone clothing is stylishly revamping their jeans with a white winter fade. Shirts to leggings, this is a fun new generation of ombre that's vibrant, young, and 
 trendy! 




Sophie - Get in on the Color-Fading action and don't forget about your accessory collection. Wearing a wedge with black, brown and white ombre, lends itself to endless outfit concoctions and a universal modern chic look without trying. Take a look at one of our favorite brands, Camilla Skovgaard and her creative approach to playing with this fall obsession. She even amped up her ombre volume by added texture with the outer shoe material transitioning from suede to patent leather. 
 

Lola - Ombre is also trending on the beauty seen. Seductive and noteworthy, Rachel Bilson and Jessica Biel are currently adorning Ombre hairstyles.




Sophie - Test it out on your nails too. The more Ombre the better! Check out BLACK nail polish for complete sets and nail tutorials.




From day to night in endless shades..."Fading into Fall" is Lola and Sophie approved!













Monday, August 6, 2012

Meshy Metal Monday!

Meshing up their Monday style, Lola and Sophie add Laura B Mesh accessories to their easy T-shirt look.

Lola - Today's "heavy metal" look is much more classy and less "hard-core" than your typical 80's rock band attire. Laura B is a prime example that when mixing flashy embellishments with texture and structure, a sophisticated and sexy look can be acquired!

Sophie - Perfect for Fall, these metal-mesh bags pair perfectly with our new Side Twist Long-Sleeve Jersey. This GLAM look is HOT!




VISIT www.lolaandsophie.com for NEW FALL ESSENTIALS!




Written By: Elizabeth Mensi
Images By: Elizabeth Mensi

Friday, August 3, 2012

ZIPPER TALK

Zipper Shopping 101:

Lola  - Invisible Zipper's are a designer's hidden secret. When designing leggings, substitute an invisible zipper on the side hip  to eliminate bulk and secure a tight fit. No Women wants loose leggings!
 
Sophie - Don't forget....zippers come in all different colors too!




As seen at Sil Thread in Garment District



Written By: Elizabeth Mensi
Images By: Elizabeth Mensi