June 2011
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Bling String: Thoughts? (Should we Bling on this...
These “As Seen on TV” glittering hair extensions feature an exciting title that succeeds in combining the culturally relevant slang term, “bling” with the informative second half of its name “string” through the rich literary tradition of rhyming—and best of all it is now available for purchase at urbanoutfitters.com! For the low price of 10 dollars, these...
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Get acquainted with, and inspired by BB Dakota's... →
BB Dakota’s very own Creative Director, Katharine Brandes, talks to Miniminimarket, the Girlie Bodega of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, about the behind the scenes creative workings of BB Dakota. In this amazing interview, Katharine discusses the spirit of the BB Dakota brand, and the process of designing BB Dakota clothes with her mom, Gloria. Click through to the full interview for maximum...
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Preview BB Dakota's Holiday Collection on...
In her hit single, “Save the Best for Last” Vanessa Williams famously sings, “Sometimes the snow comes down in June.” Well, sometimes the BB Dakota Holiday Collection is featured on Modcloth in June—it’s never too early to start thinking about the glitzy glamour of holiday dresses and luxe winter coats—especially in the sweltering heat of high summer!
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Fresh Festival Fashion from Glastonbury 2011!
Never mind the mud—street style was looking fine at the 2011 Glastonbury Festival both on and offstage as fashion forward attendees donned wellies and a veritable myriad of inspired outfits.
Mr. Newton took some beautiful photographs for Harper’s Bazaar, and here are our favorite looks:
Black studded leather booties + white crochet fringed minidress = the perfect combination of...
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The Jack by BBD Blanche Dress Styled (Thrice) by...
The amazing Jessica Quirk of WhatIWore styles the Jack by BBD Blanche dress three different ways—the result is three complete outfits that are as versatile as they are unique.
Look at these incredible illustrations of the navy Blanche Dress and its three stylish iterations!
(Photo/illustration credit: whatiwore.tumblr.com)
Don’t miss Jessica’s advice on how to remix your...
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Noteworthy Neons
Let’s start the week on the right side of the color spectrum with some blazingly bright neons! The revival of these decidedly unnatural and un-neutral neon hues may have initially been met with skepticism, or perhaps conjured nightmarish flashbacks of eighties dancefloor disasters—but when employed with aplomb, this trend lends any outfit a fresh fluorescent edge.
Backstage at...
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BB Dakota Julie Top on Refinery 29!!!
Refinery 29 says that BB Dakota’s Julie Top features one of the hottest prints of summer, and we couldn’t agree more! This diaphanous tank offers a lovely watercolor floral print painted in tropical hues that are ideal for the summer season.
(Photo credit: Refinery 29)
Wear the Julie Top with some colorful shorts as pictured above, or layer it over a body con skirt. Its flowing...
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Want Out of This World Galaxy Shoes? DIY!!!!
Nancy of Goth Reform School was kind enough to share her otherworldly tutorial, as featured on Refinery 29, for customizing a pair of hum-drum shoes into some sci-fi high fashion kicks!
(Photo credit: Refinery 29 via Goth Reform School)
This galactic effect is achieved with acrylic paint, your choice of canvas (whether it’s slip on shoes—or maybe even some canvas pumps or a tote...
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Infinite Fun with The Sartorial-twist Random...
As featured on Refinery 29, The Sartorial-Twist takes the Scott Schuman’s street style photographs from The Sartorialist, and splices them into delightful thirds of head, torso, and legs to create a fantastic fashion creature more daringly stylish than any mortal could hope to be (or will this fanciful new site inspire an entire fashion revolution of effortlessly cool, seemingly random, and...
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Bravo, why did you cancel this gem of a... →
Kell on Earth, Bravo’s televised foray into the life and work of Kelly Cutrone and her fashion PR firm, People’s Revolution is truly a gem. Featuring the acerbic Kelly Cutrone and her trademark sharp as a knife sarcasm, who dishes out priceless nuggets of wisdom both to viewers of the show, and to her sometimes terrified employees (sometimes she yells said advice) while she balances...
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Brainy Beach Reading Courtesy of Tavi and...
Connie Wang and Lexi Nisita of Refinery 29 talk to Tavi of The Style Rookie about her thoughts on feminism, activism, the fashion industry, high school, so much more, and her experience attending Slutwalk Chicago.
(Photo credit: Refinery 29)
Modeled after Slutwalk Toronto, which was organized, “to make a unified statement about sexual assault and victims’ rights and to demand...
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Brad Goreski covers the Milan Men's Shows for...
The charming and chic Brad Goreski who impressed Bravo fans with his quick wit and sharp bow tied ensembles on the Rachel Zoe Project (so bananas excited for the season 4 premiere on August 2!) is no longer Rachel Zoe’s assistant, and has struck out on his own career in style. Brad is guest blogging for Details as he attends men’s fashion week in Milan.
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Swoon over the new Bon Iver Record (aptly titled...
Following the act of “For Emma, Forever Ago” seemed like a unsurmountable feat. Naysayers and yaysayers alike wondered aloud whether Justin Vernon and his band Bon Iver could hope to release a sophomore record that could so much as scratch the surface of the critical acclaim heaped on the debut that blossomed from his solitary retreat into the woods of Wisconsin.
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Celebrate the first day of summer with the Blanche...
The ever wise style mavens of Refinery 29 have reached the verdict that Jack’s Blanche Dress is the must have summer sundress. As affordable as it is adorable, the Blanche dress features an abstract stripe pattern that provides the perfect amount of edge to complement its classic A-line silhouette and feminine strappy bodice.
(photo credit: Refinery 29)
The Blanche dress will keep you...
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WatchSurely the combination of Marc Jacobs and puppies can only result in the most fabulous (and fabulously adorable) Louis Vuitton campaign to date! As featured here on New York Magazine’s fashion authority, The Cut by the ever style savvy Amy Odell, Marc Jacobs’ behind the scenes glimpse into the glamourous Louis Vuitton F/W’ 11-12 campaign offers up, as he so peacefully describes...
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Annabel of Blushing Ambition in BB Dakota!
The effervescent and lovely Annabel Ly of Blushing Ambition is featured on the ever fabulous Refinery 29 as one of seven local (San Francisco) bloggers to exemplify cool summer streetstyle in this chic slideshow. Annabel looks chic and polished in her BB Dakota Taylor Cape, which she wears over a black lace mini dress from H&M and semi sheer black tights. She finishes off her look with a pair...
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Get Inspired and DIY!
A fabulous trend this summer revives the friendship bracelets of summers long ago! These colorful bohemian accessories are a perfect complement to the saturated colors of summer style. Stack them together with your favorite bangles, or wear one solo with a signature watch or cuff! These wrist wrappers may instantly conjure memories of hot Junes and Julys, but they function as seasonless pieces...
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WatchFeast your eyes (and ears on Best Coast’s When I’m with You!) on this gorgeous Cleobella Fall 2011 campaign video! The Fall 2011 bags look absolutely crazy amazing! Love the fringe detailing (with studs on the ends of the fringe!!!) at 00:20, and the lush turquoise cross body bag at 00:59 (so incredible!!). Spot the BB Dakota Bostwick coat next to a lounging rabbit at 00:27 and the BB...
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Dear Photograph: An Exercise in Nostalgia
How cool is Dear Photograph? Dear Photograph asks people to, “Take a picture of a picture from the past in the present,” and the resulting images are gorgeous, moving, humorous, and nostalgic homages to the past. This amazing project is a testament to the power of photography and its sentimental intersection with memory. Can’t wait to see more!
as captioned on Dear...
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To look forward to in Summer 2012: Baz Luhrmann's...
After a healthy dose of frenzied speculation and foggy uncertainty, Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby remake has been confirmed to be released in summer 2012 after seventeen weeks of shooting in Sydney this August! An interesting and rather surprising aspect of the film is that it will be shot in 3D—it will certainly be exciting to see what Luhrmann will do with this new technology,...
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Rebecca of the Clotheshorse in BB Dakota!
The lovely Rebecca of the Clotheshorse looks beautiful and beach ready in the BB Dakota Annaliese linen dress. Rebecca pairs the optic white linen frock with a bleached pale blue denim jacket, a canvas tote bag, a pair of flat strappy sandals, and tops off her look with a jaunty straw fedora for an ensemble that is effortlessly pretty, and perfectly put together for a walk from the beach to the...
BB Dakota June 2011 Sample Sale!!!
The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived—-BB Dakota will be holding an exclusive sample sale the weekend of June 25th at the Dakota Collective headquarters located at 1638 Pomona Ave. (near 17th St.) in Costa Mesa, CA!!! We are so excited for this fantastic shopping event, and we hope you will be too!!! Shoppers will be able to stock up on their BB Dakota and Jack...
BB Dakota Summer Essentials
As inspired by this fabulous post on Refinery 29, here are the BB Dakota summer wardrobe essentials we love, and hope you will love too!
1. A great cotton sundress to combat the summer heat while looking effortless and pulled together.
This vibrant number will keep you looking (and feeling) cool and carefree in the day when paired with a strappy sandal, and in the night when paired with some sky...
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Watch“The new yorkers are all dressed in black—and it’s sizzling!—it didn’t mean a thing, they were all dressed in black!” exclaims the ever charming and eternally amazing Bill Cunningham of the New York Times.
Bill goes on to tell a tale of fashion serendipity as two New Yorkers become fast friends after crossing paths while similarly swathed in billowy black...
Can you hold our clothes this good???
So we were at the MTV Awards this past weekend as a sponsor of their gifting lounge, where various celebs and tastemakers float through. And, you know, they liked our clothes! Here’s the photographic evidence, in alphabetical order:
Alexis Bellino of The Real Housewives of Orange County
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Ally Maki of Step Up 3D
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Amelia Jackson-Gray of Entourage
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Beverley...
And now she's wearing it!
This Platinum Hit star doesn’t waste anytime!
@jackietohn #platinumhit
Jackie Tohn Holding a jack skirt! Yeah!
@jackietohn Can’t wait ‘til she rocks it!
Dendrie Taylor of The Fighter in BB Dakota at the...
Get the dress she wore at Nasty Gal!
@nastygal #thefighter
A Mixtape to Celebrate your first summer Friday... →
