On Tuesday evening, guests were treated to the unveiling of Nanoblur – revolutionary technology that makes use of light and optics to hide away wrinkles and blemishes for up to twenty-four hours – at downtown Toronto’s Spoke Gallery. Fashionistas and beauty enthusiasts were treated to demos of the product on their hands for immediate comparisons. The true amazement came during the presentation in which there was the live demonstration in which a model applied product to half her face and left the other untouched. Results were true to its word – blemishes and wrinkles removed in forty seconds.

But what really left audiences in awe, though, was the pricetag of the product – only $19 CDN at the local Rexall pharmacy!

The Nanoblur product

Presentation on the product

Live demonstration - seeing Nanoblur work its magic

Presentation on the product

Guests mingling and enjoying themselves

Angelique demonsrates the product on guests' hands

Images courtesy of RockIt Promo and JJ Thompson

Today, we are pleased to have a guest post by fashion-forward online shopping destination Luello. Discussing the latest trends, Luello’s Alessia offers some pairing suggestions and styles.

Jeggings: The Way Of the Future

Slowly but surely, fashion vernacular is taking over the modern English language. For a while, everyone and their grandmother were overusing “fierce”. “LBD” or “Little Black Dress” has recently been included in the Oxford English Dictionary, and now a new word is dominating the vocabularies of both the fashion-conscious and the common-folk alike. The word? Jegging.

A hybrid between “jean” and “legging”, jeggings are the ultimate skinny jean with the lightest and most pliable denim, allowing the wearer to achieve the fit and comfort of wearing leggings, while getting the more tailored look of wearing denim.

Jeggings have definitely become the most-desired and talked about item for the fall season. While the word itself might feel silly to say, or might make you cringe to hear it, the item itself is what everyone is wearing.

J Brand 901 Olympia Jegging (right) and William Rast Siena 905 Denim Jegging (left)

The problem with leggings? They can look too casual and inconsequential when compared to actual pants. The problem with denim? Finding jeans that are comfortable and still look good can be quite the challenge. Jeggings, like those by brands like William Rast, J Brand and Rock Revival provide a solution to all of these problems with a single, silly-sounding item.

Rock Revival Denim Carla 02 Jegging (left) and Rock Revival Denim Carla Jegging (right)

The beauty of jeggings? You can’t find tighter fitting denim anywhere. Offset the tight , form-fitting and tailored look of the jeggings with a loose, slouchy and oversized T-Shirt or Tank by Sunday Rocks to achieve a casual-sexy look.

Sunday Rocks Purple Deep V-Neck (left) Sunday Rocks Baseball Tank (right)

Visit Luello.com to see jeggings and other denim products by brands like J Brand, William Rast and Rock Revival!

It’s not everyday that you meet someone with a PhD in the fashion industry. So it comes as no surprise that I was immediately intrigued when I came across personal wardrobe stylist Anna Akbari of Closet Catharsis, who holds one in visual sociology from the New School. Last week, I managed to catch up with Anna in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood to learn more about her.

With an educational background in religious and Middle Eastern studies from New York University, Anna doesn’t seem to be your likely candidate for a fashion stylist. But her story brings us back to summers spent in Nantucket in which she worked in sales at the local boutique. It was there that she noticed her gift in matching and pairing pieces for her customers, as well as mindfully kept observations of how customers interacted with her depending on what she wore. And with experience, her sales position led her to other opportunities encompassing more responsibilities, such as working in showrooms and presenting to buyers for well-known department stores.

Where the role of personal wardrobe stylist truly flourished was when Anna had begun wardrobe consultations for friends, and then moving onto several clients. There, it has since grown from a side-gig to an established company, Closet Catharsis, with services at affordable rates.

Notably, the story of hard work isn’t one with which we are unfamiliar. What truly makes Anna special is her understanding and application of her studies in self-presentation and interaction. Catering to clients of all backgrounds, Anna listens specifically to each of their needs, whether it is to function as a personal shopping aide for an afternoon or assist in a cathartic experience of clearing the closet of mal-fitting pieces.

And while each shopping experience is different, Anna notes that not everyone is looking for a wardrobe of the latest arrivals. She recalls two of her clients; one of which only makes trips with Anna to Century 21 to spot hot deals, and another who only hits the department stores with Anna when the sales are the talk of Refinery29.

With all that said, Anna does have her own particular picks for stores that she enjoys frequenting and styles that she admires. Here are just a couple of her suggestions for those needing inspiration:

• Billy Reid (54 Bond St, New York, NY 10012, http://www.billyreid.com)
• JF&Son (19 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012, http://jfandson.com/)
• In God We Trust (265 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, http://ingodwetrustnyc.com/)
• Old Hollywood (110 Mesrole Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, http://oldhollywoodmoxie.com/)
• Wool & The Gang (http://www.woolandthegang.com)
• Rogan (330 Bowery Ave, New York, NY 10003, http://www.rogannyc.com)

For more information on either Anna or Closet Catharsis, visit http://www.closetcatharsis.com or follow her on Twitter for daily deals via AnnaAkbari

Last week, Diesel paid its tribute to summer by hosting one of the largest parties in New York City down by the South Street Seaport. But first, Diesel got a little intimate with some of the guests by hosting a pre-party at the Diesel Denim Gallery in NYC’s trendy SoHo neighborhood. Hot tracks spun while guests partied and “got stupid” with temporary tattoos and Diesel Dollars in hand. The real party followed the day after in which guests of all ages spent the Saturday afternoon listening to live music (from the likes of Maluca, Max Glazer & Friends, and PO PO, to name a few) munching on great snacks, and just simply enjoying the company of one another.

Catch some of the pictures below, courtesy of http://www.sheenabeaston.com/