The elegant, Los Angeles-based contemporary women’s clothing line, Soraya by Rozi has finally launched their Fall/Holiday 2013 collection to the public and everyone is eager to get their hands on it.
Known for show-stopping animated prints and sultry silhouettes, Soraya’s aesthetic is luxe glam that comes complete with a head-turning “wow” factor for every beautiful, confident and sexy woman out there working it.
Founded in 2009 by designer, Rozita Soraya Ezzatian, the line caters to women from all walks of life, from the luxury jetsetter and the social butterfly to the conservative office girl and street style stunner.
Soraya is produced in the United States of America, as each article of clothing is constructed only from the uppermost quality fabrics available, guaranteeing your pieces will last for many more seasons to come.
Named one of the “Best Made In USA” brands on The Today Show on NBC, Soraya has also served as the exclusive merchandiser for television shows on Oxygen, MTV and Bravo.
For more information regarding Soraya by Rozi and their Fall/Holiday 2013 collection, please visit their website.
More looks from Soraya below:
Head Contributing Writer Vita Duva
Born and raised in New Jersey, Vita Duva has been digging into fashion since she could remember. It all began in her mother’s closet, where she developed a knack for reinventing vintage treasures with an edge. Holding a B.A. in English-communications from Salve Regina University, she was fortunate to study abroad both in England and Italy. Duva pulls inspiration not only from her colorful travels, but also from creative writing, black-and-white photography, film, music, and art. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Isabelle Grace Jewelry is calling all Cinderella’s to the forefront this prom season.
MPR knows prepping for prom is demanding – as you have already spent incalculable hours hunting for the perfect dress, clutch and shoes to match, so why fret over the finishing touches?
These dainty, handcrafted designs from Isabelle Grace Jewelry will not only transform your one-of-a-kind prom look, but also keep you sparking all night long. Prince charming won’t be able to let you out of his sight.
Isabelle Grace Jewelry creates signature pieces for your formal affair, as well as for your every day grind. These jewelry pieces are timeless as they are sure to be adored far past the stroke of midnight.
No to mention that the collection, which was inspired by family, children and love, is a favorite of Hollywood starlets, Alyson Hannigan and Tori Spelling.
For more information on Isabelle Grace Jewelry, please visit their website. For the latest jewelry updates, like their Facebook page and/or follow them on Twitter.
More Isabelle Grace Jewelry designs below:
Contributing Writer Vita Duva
Born and raised in New Jersey, Vita Duva has been digging into fashion since she could remember. It all began in her mother’s closet, where she developed a knack for reinventing vintage treasures with an edge. Holding a B.A. in English-communications from Salve Regina University, she was fortunate to study abroad both in England and Italy. Duva pulls inspiration not only from her colorful travels, but also from creative writing, black-and-white photography, film, music, and art. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
As spring finally rolls in, Manchester PR can’t wait to squeeze into some new denim!
This season, Kohl’s brands, Rock & Republic, the Jennifer Lopez Collection and the Marc Anthony Collection offer a wide variety of fresh denim (from jeans and shorts to vests and button-downs) fit for both men and women alike.
For women, the Rock & Republic and Jennifer Lopez Collection offer skinny straight, boyfriend, boot-cut and cropped jean styles. Denim is available in an assortment of washes, colors and prints.
For men, the Marc Anthony Collection offers slim-fit and big and tall jean cuts, whereas Rock & Republic offers both straight and boot-cut style denim. Jeans are also available in an assortment of washes.
Pick up your spring denim today from a Kohl’s retail store nearest you or visit their website for further information.
More denim photos below:
Contributing Writer Vita Duva
Born and raised in New Jersey, Vita Duva has been digging into fashion since she could remember. It all began in her mother’s closet, where she developed a knack for reinventing vintage treasures with an edge. Holding a B.A. in English-communications from Salve Regina University, she was fortunate to study abroad both in England and Italy. Duva pulls inspiration not only from her colorful travels, but also from creative writing, black-and-white photography, film, music, and art. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
As the weather warms up, Manchester PR is definitely feeling the love…and much lighter (now that we can finally shed some of those cumbersome wintry layers) and we are hoping that our fashionistas and hopeless romantics are too. Whether your fling is new or old, MPR wants to help you prep for your date night out.
The Place: Delia’s Lounge
Self-proclaimed (via Twitter) as the, “most romantic place around for a cozy evening with couches, fireplace and great martinis”, this swanky, warm establishment is an ideal choice for a first date, a second date, or even, a more intimate celebration.
This April, enthusiastic Owner, Craig Diamond and his lovely staff offer a fun schedule of events that are not to be missed.
Dinner and a Movie Monday’s invites lovebirds to, “come enjoy dinner, a movie and free popcorn.” The film of choice for the evening is slated to start at 7:45 p.m. Check out the list of movies playing at Delia’s this April below:
April 15 – West Side Story
April 22 – Fistful of Dollars
April 29 – 12 Angry Men
Wednesday’s Date Night is a pre-fix menu ($40 plus tax) complete with two martinis and one appetizer, two glasses of champagne and a plate of chocolate covered strawberries. This sounds delicious – could this date get any better?
Delia’s Lounge is located at 9224 Third Avenue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. For more information on Delia’s Lounge and the offers listed above, please visit their website.
The Look: Urban Chic
Let’s face it, whether it is the first date or the fifth date, choosing an outfit is going to be a fiasco all its own. For as long as there is the butterfly effect, making an imprint is imperative.
With a little help from our friends at Polyvore, I put together three date night looks perfect for a lounge setting.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Vita Duva has been digging into fashion since she could remember. It all began in her mother’s closet, where she developed a knack for reinventing vintage treasures with an edge. Holding a B.A. in English-communications from Salve Regina University, she was fortunate to study abroad both in England and Italy. Duva pulls inspiration not only from her colorful travels, but also from creative writing, black-and-white photography, film, music, and art. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
An oversized T-shirt or matching everything from your sports bra down to your shoestring!
Since the gym isn’t a beauty pageant or fashion show, to most, wearing the right clothes to work out can help you stay motivated longer and allow you to feel more comfortable when breaking a sweat.
Personally, going to the gym in baggy sweats and a ratty, oversized T-shirt lined with pit stains is against my religion. I strongly believe ladies, when we hit the gym we should wear what makes us feel unstoppable.
The days are long gone when women’s workout clothes consisted of husband or significant other’s stolen cutoffs. Today, a variety of designers, including Stella McCartney, Lululemon, and Lucy, offer comfortable and functional gym wear while still adding a feminine and fashionable twist.
Therefore, a wardrobe of clothes to wear to the gym should be bold patterned, colorful, relaxed and therefore happy, anything that will motivate you to show off your new attitude reflecting your new shape!
Underwear: Before buying all the essentials you need to purchase the correct lingerie. A well-fitting sports bra is a must! This can mean the difference between a solid or painful workout. I suggest trying a variety of bra styles before choosing the right one for you, and being professionally measured like any other bra you own wouldn’t be a bad thing. While trying on the bras move around…have fun with it! Bend over, jump up and down, do a lap, truly ensure that nothing is moving anywhere anytime soon.
As for underwear, you know what feels best. Wear something under yoga pants that will make you feel the most comfortable.. and maybe that is nothing at all! You decide.
Tops: In the past, oversized shirts and sweats tended to rule the gym, but as we reach more modern times the gym calls for better-fitting tops. Certain tops can extenuate posture and form. The key is to look for tanks that are made from performance materials that wick away sweat to keep you calm, cool and collected throughout the duration of your workout. Use this as motivation… the better you can see your bodily flaws, the more motivated you will become!
Bottoms:
Dress your bottom according to the type of exercise you will be doing that particular day. We are lucky and have so much to pick from: cropped leggings, stretch pants, cycling shorts… to briefly name a few! Pants should stay put and have an adjustable waistline for more comfort. Try out different styles, you will soon know what you like and dislike the most!
Shoes:
Just simply go for comfort!
Hair and Makeup:
We all want to look attractive and presentable at the gym… duh, there are boys…and usually lots of them! However, if you must wear makeup, choose wisely, sweat + makeup = poor skin. Personally, I do not wear any makeup but if you do make sure to choose something sheer, light foundation will be the least likely to clog pores, and add a clear lip balm to keep moist. Slap on a couple coats of waterproof mascara throw your hair in a top not, out of your face, and you will be on your way! You will look easy, functional, yet polished every time you set foot into a gym.
BPH
PR Assistant and Contributing Writer Bethany Hubbard
Bethany Hubbard’s passion for fashion extends all the way back to her first school field trip in kindergarten when she sat in the back of the bus to check out everyone’s shoes under the seats. She is a vegetarian, a proud Virgo and inspired by all things fashion, art, music, literature, film, people, travel, food, and service. Bethany is currently a sophomore at Wittenberg University in Ohio double majoring in Business and Communications. Upon graduation, she wants to run her own fashion boutiques and generally rock the world.
This month, Manchester PR celebrates the iconic beauty of steamy jazz vocalist, Sade. The exotic Nigerian-native was a total babe back in the eighties, and now at 54 years of age the contralto crooner continues to enchant.
A long-time fan of Sade and her libidinous vibrations, I had the pleasure of seeing her serenade Bostonians at the TD Garden back in the summer of 2011. Branded for her imperial red lips, chunky gold hoops, slicked-back single braided ponytail and brassy shoulder pads, her presence on stage was magnetic – to say the least.
Jean Paul Gaultier paid homage to the English-bred chanteuse with his S/S 2013 RTW Collection as eighties pop star squad look-alikes hit the runway (including looks from the likes of, Grace Jones, Madonna, Boy George and more). Gaultier dazzled onlookers with an assortment of ‘Jezebel’ looks complete with man-tailored pantsuits, ruffles, majestic prints and stripes.
Sade-inspired looks also popped up on the catwalk of Balmain successor, Oliver Rousteing’s S/S 2013 RTW Collection. Models carried their heads high adorned in oversized hoops, bold shoulder pads and ornate brocade jackets.
And so, MPR challenges you to channel your inner ‘Smooth Operator’ this April and make your mark on spring.
Contributing Writer Vita Duva
Born and raised in New Jersey, Vita Duva has been digging into fashion since she could remember. It all began in her mother’s closet, where she developed a knack for reinventing vintage treasures with an edge. Holding a B.A. in English-communications from Salve Regina University, she was fortunate to study abroad both in England and Italy. Duva pulls inspiration not only from her colorful travels, but also from creative writing, black-and-white photography, film, music, and art. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
The beginning of March madness marked the 15th season of Brooklyn Fashion Week{end} and Manchester PR caught a glimpse of what this extravagant series of events had to offer fashion-forward Brooklynites.
Held from February 28-March 3 at Industry City at Bush Terminal in Sunset Park, the weekend-long celebration featured Fall/Winter 2013 collections from both emerging and established international designers paying homage to this year’s theme, “Honor the Masters, Celebrate the New.”
Opening night was devoted to eco-friendly and innovate designers.
Headline and famed Eco-Art Designer, Luis Valenzuela showcased his Fall/Winter 2013 women’s art-to-wear line. Models hit the runway clad in elaborate ball gowns styled from recyclable “trash.” Valenzuela pushes the limits of fashion as he has been said to work with every material possible including, recyclable chandelier crystals, plastic bags, shower curtains, lampshades, soccer balls and so on. His work is true to the form of art and was a joy to see adorn the catwalk.
Additionally, special Designer and famed Pet Fashion Couturier, Anthony Rubio presented his Anthony Rubio Dog Couture’s Rubio Bandit line. This was Brooklyn’s first canine fashion show. Puppies, carried mostly by models were dressed in overstated costumes fit for a four-legged prince or princess – eccentric top hats, ruffles, bow-ties, tiaras and ball gowns galore.
For more photography highlights from opening night at BKFW, please click here.
Contributing Writer Vita Duva
Born and raised in New Jersey, Vita Duva has been digging into fashion since she could remember. It all began in her mother’s closet, where she developed a knack for reinventing vintage treasures with an edge. Holding a B.A. in English-communications from Salve Regina University, she was fortunate to study abroad both in England and Italy. Duva pulls inspiration not only from her colorful travels, but also from creative writing, black-and-white photography, film, music, and art. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
After MPR hit the scene for NYFMW at the Atelier Designers Trade Show it seemed predestined that ALEMBIKA’s Fall/Winter 2013 Collection designed by Hagar Alembik is the collection to watch – and one that every wholesale buyer should consider adding to his/her chic womenswear boutique.
Let’s begin with ALEMBIKA’s manifest, which is stated quite proudly on their website, “We accept the way you are. The way you are and not the way you “ought” to be. “ And it absolutely shows. ALEMBIKA is truly representative of therapeutic fashion and self-acceptance (what is already not to love?).
Last weekend I sat down with an ALEMBIKA representative and got an upfront and personal look at what the mindful Israeli line has to offer our modern age women of all ages and sizes for Fall/Winter 2013.
Recognized on international runways for their layered funky frocks and oversized soft jersey pieces, the Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is classic boho chic at its finest. The line highlights both bold and understated polka dot and stripe designs. Colors include, rusty reds, cool grays and of course, contrasting blacks and whites.
ALEMBIKA specializes in dressing middle – large size range women, but the line of dresses, knitwear, jacket-pant sets and plus sizes also flatters women of petite sizes. There is something for every woman in this line and MPR is loving it. We hope you do too.
ALEMBIKA is available at exclusive boutiques in Israel and the USA.
Click here for more photographs of ALEMBIKA at NYFMW.
Contributing Writer Vita Duva
Born and raised in New Jersey, Vita Duva has been digging into fashion since she could remember. It all began in her mother’s closet, where she developed a knack for reinventing vintage treasures with an edge. Holding a B.A. in English-communications from Salve Regina University, she was fortunate to study abroad both in England and Italy. Duva pulls inspiration not only from her colorful travels, but also from creative writing, black-and-white photography, film, music, and art. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
This weekend marked yet another unparalleled New York Fashion Market Week and surely, Manchester PR was there to get the inside scoop.
Evolving International Fashion: Atelier Designers offered over 100 creative fashion collections highlighting Fall One and Immediate 2013 womenswear, jewelry and accessories for wholesale trade only. This exclusive event spanned over six floors at the Doubletree Times Square from February 23-25 as buyers, fashionistas and fellow designers endlessly roamed decorated hallways.
MPR stopped in to see three exciting collections new to Atelier Designers this season worth highlighting.
First on the list, Kyrgyzstan native Designer, Aidai. Her handmade one-of-a-kind fused silk and wool scarves feature distinctive patterns, daring colors and a lightweight texture to die for.
Up next, SunMoon, by Japanese Artisan, Akihiko Izukura. Izukura’s FW/2013 Collection showcases scarves and dresses using silk fabrics in the form of hand weaving, braiding and netting. His use of rare colors stems from natural dyes, which are powered by sun energy.
And last, but not least, SMP Designs, LLC. /Simply Positive Jewelry designed by Susan Pielsticker. This contemporary line presents treasures of uncommon vintage, irreplaceable or hand-made custom design.
MPR also stopped in to see Alembika, STATUS, The Nuno Corporation, Teresa Goodall, Inc., Harubella, Inc., and Harshita Designs.
For more photographs from the fashion wholesale market, please click here.
Contributing Writer Vita Duva
Born and raised in New Jersey, Vita Duva has been digging into fashion since she could remember. It all began in her mother’s closet, where she developed a knack for reinventing vintage treasures with an edge. Holding a B.A. in English-communications from Salve Regina University, she was fortunate to study abroad both in England and Italy. Duva pulls inspiration not only from her colorful travels, but also from creative writing, black-and-white photography, film, music, and art. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. – See more at: http://www.manchesterpublicrelations.com/blog/#sthash.F6kEi4xJ.dpuf
Hot pink lips are back and MPR is absolutely loving it. Fashion houses such as, Missoni, Diane von Furstenberg, Fendi, Giles, Rochas and more packed September runways with fresh pink-lipped models setting off this new and totally hot SS13 beauty trend.
So, even though this trend is set for SS13, rock the hot pink lip right now. Winters frost does not have to seem like a bad mirage for too much longer – brighten up your mood with this hot look today.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Vita Duva has been digging into fashion since she could remember. It all began in her mother’s closet, where she developed a knack for reinventing vintage treasures with an edge. Holding a B.A. in English-communications from Salve Regina University, she was fortunate to study abroad both in England and Italy. Duva pulls inspiration not only from her colorful travels, but also from creative writing, black-and-white photography, film, music, and art. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
