Friday, January 29th, 2010 | Accessories, Fashion, Haute Press
Nobody Does The LBD Better Than Barbie
By Samantha
As good as you thought you looked last night in your hot LBD, you are no match for what Barbie has in store.
The Barbie Basics collection has just launched, featuring 12 sensational dolls with their very own little black dress silhouette. Within the collection lies a variety of hairstyles, facial features and skin tones, which will thrill Barbie fans of all backgrounds. Fashion mavens can customize their dolls to represent their own personal style with accessory packs, which include shoes, scarves and jewels. Ladies, now’s the time to get creative. Style a Barbie to mirror your fashion sense and change her look depending on your mood. From the savvy sophisticate to the glam goddess, Barbie can be it all. She just needs your help pulling her looks together and making sure her shoes stay on.
For the Barbie Basics collection, 12 fantastic CFDA designers created one-of-a-kind dolls with their personal design aesthetic in mind. Designers like Tory Burch, Betsey Johnson, Rachel Roy, Monica Botkier, Isaac Mizrahi and more were tapped to be a part of this exciting project. From January 28th through February 7th, these dolls will be auctioned off on eBay, with all proceeds benefiting CFDA education initiatives and scholarship program. The opening bid is $100, but Barbie fanatics out there know that the price will surely rise quickly for these collectibles.
Follow Barbie on Twitter at @BarbieStyle for updates. There is something to love about Barbie going back to the Basics, showing everyone just how fabulous a simple LBD can be.
For more information, visit BarbieBasics.
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 | Accessories, Celebs, News, Philanthropy
If you thought Twitter wouldn’t break the news…
By Zoe
Think again. So was the case on December 21 when Rachel Roy announced she’ll be traveling to Africa with R&B singer Estelle.
The announcement was also made on Facebook, in which the famed jewelry designer wrote: “Next month Estelle & I will travel to Africa to meet women survivors of genocide, abuse & poverty. Through Fairwinds Trading these women are able to earn an income by creating exquisite handmade goods which are sold in the U.S. I am grateful to play a role in helping to change their lives by providing jobs & offering their handcrafted pieces through RRR.”
The handcrafted pieces consisting of clutches & bracelets that are made by women in Rwanda and Tanzania will be offered as part of the RACHEL Rachel Roy collection. Proceeds from each piece help benefit the lives of victims of abuse, genocide and poverty by providing them the opportunity to earn money and find financial independence.
Through Twitter and Facebook, Estelle, Rachel, and her ten year-old daughter Ava will chronicle their journey with photographs and anecdotes about their amazing international venture.
Follow Rachel on Twitter here and on Facebook here.
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 | Accessories, Giveaways, Holiday Gift Guide
Giveaway | Holiday Gift Guide: Rachel by Rachel Roy
By Samantha
What better gift to receive than a piece that a designer herself endorsed as part of her own gift guide? Rachel Roy recently endorsed her Large Crystal Heart Necklace as a great statement piece, perfect for holiday gifting. The necklace from her Rachel | Rachel Roy collection has a 17” neck, is nickel free and has a toggle closure. It is the perfect luxurious stocking stuffer for any girl.
The Rachel | Rachel Roy collection is the designer’s diffusion brand, which is being offered at a lower price, allowing all fashion lover’s to be able to own a piece from the highly acclaimed designer. The collection is exclusive to Macy’s and includes contemporary sportswear, footwear and accessories at prices that don’t break the bank, with prices ranging from $40 to $299. This necklace will be the perfect collection piece to pair with any holiday ensemble.
Are you interested in receiving a free necklace* from Rachel | Rachel Roy (retail value: $195)? Enter our raffle at: rrrposhglamgiftguide@gmail.com, with your full name, email address, full mailing address (including city, state and zip) and phone number. The winner will be selected randomly.
*By providing your email and entering this giveaway all entrants understand that they will be automatically signed up for RachelRoy.com newsletters. Entrants can choose to opt out of RachelRoy.com newsletters upon receiving their first email. Email addresses will not be shared with third-party vendors.
* Raffle deadline December 20, 2009 12:00 p.m. EST
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 | Fashion, Fashion Week, News
Rachel Roy Pre-Fall 2010
By Faith
For her Pre-Fall 2010 Collection, Rachel Roy added military elements to her trademark feminine sensibility creating a beautiful and harmonious contrast. Roy didn’t shy away from color in the least, letting the remnants of Spring linger and showing a pre-cursor for what is to come for Fall 2010.
The silhouettes for the collection were completely feminine with an added military edge. Dresses had a variety of shapes and prints from floral shirtdresses, to strapless sheaths, to military-inspired with epaulets. Skirts were present as high-waisted pencil skirts and ruched adding a perfect match for a suit. Pants were shown from skinnies with piping down the front and zippered ankles, to menswear-inspired trousers, to shorts paired with tights. For any military-inspired collection, blazers are necessary, and Roy showed them in fun florals, cropped, and oversized in leather.
The hair and makeup for the collection were simple and feminine. Hair was pulled back and makeup was kept fresh with rosy lips.
Rachel Roy’s Pre-Fall 2010 Collection is a perfect match of her signature feminine silhouettes with masculine detailing giving women something new and fresh to add to their wardrobes. More highlights from the collection below (Images courtesy of Style.com).
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 | Accessories, Celebs, Fab Events, Haute Press, News, Philanthropy
Rachel Roy for Grey Goose and Clothes Off Our Back Foundation
By Kimberly
GREY GOOSE, the “World’s Best Tasting Vodka,” joins forces with renowned fashion designer, Rachel Roy, to create a chic and sophisticated hat to be worn exclusively at the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2nd at Churchill Downs.
Brooke Shields will lend support by donning the custom-designed hat. After the races, the hat will be autographed by the designer, Rachel Roy and actress, Brooke Shields and auctioned on the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation website (www.clothesoffourback.org) on May 3rd through May 16th. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit The Barnstable-Brown Foundation to support diabetes research.
This will be the second time critically acclaimed designer, Rachel Roy, partners with GREY GOOSE in a design collaboration. Roy previously designed signature cocktail dresses now worn by the brand’s spokesmodels at GREY GOOSE sponsored events across the country, making the custom designed derby hat a natural extension of the partnership.
In addition to the auction of the designer hat, Derby fans can enjoy the Run for the Roses cocktail which will be the official GREY GOOSE Vodka cocktail served at the Kentucky Derby for the fifth year running. Run for the Roses is a refreshing alternative to the Mint Julep as well as a tasty libation to serve guests at any Kentucky Derby celebration, while at the races or watching from home.
GREY GOOSE® Run for the Roses
Makes two 4.5 ounce drinks
3 parts GREY GOOSE® L’Orange flavored vodka
2 parts peach brandy
2 parts southern sweet iced tea
2 parts fresh lime juice
2 rose petals for garnish
Chambord for floating
Add first four ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously
until the outside of shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into
two rocks glasses filled with crushed ice; pour Chambord so that it floats on
the top of the drink. Garnish drink with rose petals.
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