Author: KnowlesMalinda

“Party’s Here!” Jersey Shore Snooki Launches Snooki Couture by Nicole Polizzi

 

This week I attended the launching of Snooki Couture, a new beauty line by Nicole Polizzi. You might be thinking Snooki Couture? But for Nicole it doesn’t necessarily mean high end or exclusive fashions. She says that “when you think of ‘couture’ you think of expensive…but ‘couture’  means mature and classy.”

When I spoke with Nicole, she kept reitirating how she is now more mature but likes to remain “sexy” even using this one word to describe her new fragrance. She told me that being a mom “changes your life” and her new son is “her whole world.”

So, what to expect from this new line? Scented top coat. Holiday Glitter. Neons. Fun. Bows. Nicole and I recommend “Party’s Here,” a glittery silver to go along with your sparkly hot New Year Eve’s party dress. I’m definitely going to try it.

You can pick up some of the shades and fragrance at Perfumania, where they will be exclusively sold and Nicole will be signing bottles personally November 19th.

While getting my nails done in a magenta purplish color called “Smush That,” I met Alisha Clark of E! who had her nails done in “Moneymaker Green,” a shimmery green color from Nicole’s line.

Nicole says fashion design are what’s next for her, styling the crew below. Let’s see how far this pint sized Jersey girl can go!

               

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Me and Leather this Fall 2012

So, leather has always been around but this season I’ve particularly taken notice. I’m absolutely loving the trend and even the colorful leather designs!

The other day I wore this Theory Feria Danish Leather fall 2012 dress to Saks Furla Event. The top consists of 100% white lambskin and the bottom is black leather.

 

Beyonce was rocking the leather trend the other day with Rag and Bone black and white leather skinny jeans and a Helmut Lang blazer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, I’m ready to find some colored leather looks like these two Dsquared Fall/Winter 2012 below.

This Gold Skirt at Dolce and Gabbana

Was on the Upper East Side yesterday… and wandered into the Dolce and Gabbana store. It felt like I was throwing myself back to some kind of modern roman society with kings, knights and princesses. But I found some great stuff nonetheless!

This beautiful sequined gold skirt stood out in regality and completely caught my attention right away. It was paired with an amazing white blouse and let me tell you, this is for that woman that wants all eyes on her with her first step in the room!

 

Your “Fashionably-Late,”

Malinda Knowles


Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon, A Tribute To The Last Four Years of Style

Greetings folks!

Today is election day and I hope each and every one of you goes out and votes! Whether by email, going to the poll or finding an “army” truck in NJ to make it happen- just make sure you vote today!

I’d like to pay a tribute to the last four years of Michelle Obama’s style. It seems that we haven’t paid this much attention to what our First Lady is wearing  since Jackie Kennedy Onassis was in the White House!

Our economy was a sinking ship before Obama took office and it has seemed to stabilize a bit with GDP and the DJIA up a bit since the market crash of 2009. However, things are still pretty rough.

According to the Harvard Business Review, Professor David Yermack of NYU’s Stern School found that following public appearances between 2008-2009, Michelle Obama created $2.7 billion in cumulative abnormal returns for fashion and retail companies associated with what she wore.

Professor Yermack also states brands chosen by Obama gain about 2.3% in value which by the way, is more than Sarah Jessica Parker at about .5%. 

Let’s take a look back at some of her great looks over the past four years!

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Jason Wu
Peter Sororen
Jason Wu

 

By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt

 

 

So, my cousin Monique Nelson, Uniworld‘s new CEO, recommended I read By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt from the Gilt Groupe founders Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson for an interesting read on building a company in the fashion business.

Am currently working to use my artwork to start my own fashion brand and just got the book in the mail. I’m excited to start reading!

Yours truly,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Furla and Saks Fifth Avenue Presents Femme Fairytales

Last night I attended the unveiling of the Furla and Saks Fifth Avenue Femme Fairytales Handbag Collection hosted by Kelly Rutherford of Gossip Girls!

The candy bags were very whimsical and fabulous.  Rebecca Moses was commissioned to illustrate and create stories of five special women (Femme Fairytales). They represent the story and lives of the women and each one was  quite unique- jewels, studs and even blue ostrich feathers! The bags are actually not that expensive, to my surprise. Most seem to selling for at least under $1000.

I chatted with Vera Wang  (love her work) and showed off one of my favorite bags with Fabio Fusi, Furla’s Creative Director. The president of Furla, Giovanni Furlanetto, was also in attendance representing the company. It was a lovely evening!

 

 



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VOGUE Bambini Fashion Show: NYC Petite Parade 2012

This weekend the hottest designer fashion for kids hit the runway at the VOGUE Bambini Fashion Show also known as the Petite Parade.

Beautiful kids handpicked by the children’s fashion magazine strutted their stuff downtown at Industria Superstudio near the MeatPacking District. The show featured designs for children by Olivia Rose, Caramel Baby & Child and Lilly Pulitzer and more.

They were adorable!