Snapette Featured User Shout Out: Visala of V-for-Visala

Posted on June 18, 2013 | Leave a comment
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Visala and her eye for fashion

The Snapette Team is always so thrilled to come across Snapette fashionistas posting amazing photographs of the latest fashion trending in stores worldwide. This week we discovered Visala of the blog V-for-Visala. She’s based out of Hong Kong and loves snapping the latest and staple collections from higher end designers. Her snaps are absolutely drool worthy! Follow her Snapette profile here > 

Visala's Valentinos featured on Snapette

Visala’s Valentinos featured on Snapette

1. Tell us about you! I’m a fashion blogger from a self-own blog – www.V-for-Visala.com. Armed with a unique and rare name, I named the blog after myself, using the letter ‘V’ for ‘Visala’. The blog shares my fashion journey, from everyday self-styled outfits, to latest fashion previews, cocktail parties, and discoveries of emerging designers and boutiques. It is a platform where I hope people could be fascinated and get inspired.

Visala's Givenchy snap on Snapette

Visala’s Givenchy snap on Snapette

2. How did you first hear about the Snapette app and what do you like about it? I first heard it from my friend, she knows how important fashion social platforms are for a fashion blogger, and therefore will keep me update with the newest / upcoming fashion apps. Snapette caught my interest when my friend told me it’s a fashion app where you get to share your shopping recommendations. I like how different Snapette is in comparing with other fashion apps, it’s not about sharing our daily outfits or moodboards, but the items that make us look chic. Besides, you can always get to know what’s currently “on rack” in boutiques, it’s like a focused-online-shopping-directory.

Balenciaga loafers featured on Snapette

Balenciaga loafers featured on Snapette

3. Favorite designers and why? There’s a lot. And I’d have to say The Queen of Punk — Vivienne Westwood is the first one who I fell in love with. I’ve had my dark rebellious moments, I was lost and kept thinking no one will appreciate or accept the Punks. It’s the energy, the spirit and the design concept of Vivienne Westwood who have inspired and transformed me. I also like Riccardo Tisci from Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Gareth Pugh, Kermit Teroso…. there’s a lot! Phillip Lim, Mary Katrantzou and Marjan Pejoski and Koji Maruyama – the two talented ones from KTZ has been recently added onto my list as well. But Vivienne Westwood is my best favorite amongst all, I won’t have the courage to pursue my dream without her.

Kate Moss for Vivienne Westwood

Kate Moss for Vivienne Westwood

4. What are 5 pieces currently on your wishlist? 

1. Valentino  FW13 red studded clutch

Visala's Valentino clutch featured on her blog

Visala’s Valentino clutch featured on her blog

2. Givenchy  Large Tooth Necklace

3. Vivienne Westwood Gold Label tartan platform sandals (FW12)

4. M.A.M.E transparent clutch

5. Alexander McQueen skull ring in gold

5. Why is fashion important to you? I’ve been fascinated by the glamor of the fashion world ever since I first picked up and flipped through the styling editorial spreads of VOGUE. I believed that clothes can reveal one’s characteristics, personality, and even mood. It tells a story and express our individualities. And Fashion, can be described as the “center universe” where all these “clothes” came from. When I’m having a bad mood (or a blue one), and have no one to express, I’ll just “wear my mood out” and let the depression release through it ; When I’m stressed out, I’ll give myself a break by doing window shopping. It always makes me happy and cheers me up.

Visala's cool + punk ring featured on her blog

Visala’s cool + punk ring featured on her blog

Thanks Visala!

xoxox,

Snapette

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Helmut Lang Resort ’14

Posted on June 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

It’s resort season! First stop: Helmut Lang. Since its relaunch in 2007, Helmut Lang has become synonymous with luxe minimalism. Known for its architectural features, stark palette, and edgy tailoring, the Helmut Lang Resort ’14 collection provides die-hard fans with updated essentials for every occasion.

Helmut Lang Resort ’14

Using mainly neutral hues, designers Nicole and Michael Colovos crafted contemporary interpretations of staple items.

Helmut Lang Resort '14

Helmut Lang Dress Resort ’14

The Cocktail Dress: Pictured above is the dress model Hilary Rhoda wore to the CFDA Awards June 3, 2013. Not your average LBD, boldly contrasting silks draped this slinky number.

Helmut Lang Outerwear Resort '14

Helmut Lang Outerwear Resort ’14

Daily Wear: Much to our delight, statement outerwear was aplenty, including this slouchy chocolate brown shearling asymmetrical coat and boxy cream rabbit fur jacket, oozing street edge femininity.

Helmut Lang Shoes Resort '14

Helmut Lang Shoes Resort ’14

Kicks: We’re especially looking forward to getting our feet into these monochrome jet black textured pumps and coordinating boots, which you can surely dress up or down.

Helmut Lang Leather Pants Resort ’14

The Fashionista: And finally, it wouldn’t be Helmut Lang without a pair of leather trousers. Though bright red leather may be out of your comfort zone, you’ll have all summer to build up the courage to rock these come November, when the entire collection will be available in stores – can’t wait!

Helmut Lang Resort '14

Full Looks: Helmut Lang Resort ’14

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Designer Feature: Rebecca Minkoff

Posted on May 28, 2013 | Leave a comment

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Handbags. Handbags. Handbags. We love handbags. But who doesn’t! Right?

Rebecca Minkoff clutch- perfect for a camera and a snack!

Rebecca Minkoff clutch perfect for a camera and a snack!

Well here at Snapette, we thank the fashion heavens that Rebecca Minkoff is also a handbag lover. Not only though do we share this beautiful love and passion with Rebecca but much to our appreciation she is behind some of the hottest bags adorning the arms of fashionistas the world over and we are delighted to follow her snaps every week on her Snapette profile.

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After putting herself on the map with her much sought-after and highly successful “I Love New York” tee featured in her first 5-piece apparel collection back in 2001, Rebecca branched out into designing bags a mere 4 years later and has since hit many a high-note with her highly desirable creations.

The "I Love NY" Rebecca Minkoff tee

The “I Love NY” Rebecca Minkoff tee

Rebecca Minkoff’s first and most iconic bag, the “Morning After Clutch” (or M.A.C as we’ve fondly come to know them) was designed for the girl on the run and on the prowl. In Minkoff’s words: “I envisioned a bag that you’d want to take with you on late nights out when you weren’t sure where you’d wind up or when you’d come home the next morning.”

Morning After Clutch or M.A.C. spotted on Snapette

Morning After Clutch or M.A.C. spotted on Snapette

Right now we are loving the latest pieces being snapped all over the world on the Snapette app:

Perhaps a bright and pretty M.A.C to add some pretty daytime pizzaz to your summertime look?

Perhaps a bright and pretty M.A.C to add some pretty daytime pizzaz to your summertime look?

The Craig Camera Bag.. a perfect little cutie!

The Craig Camera Bag.. a perfect little cutie!

The 5-Zip comes in fun and fabulous colors and adds a nice touch of biker-chic

The 5-Zip comes in fun and fabulous colors and adds
a nice touch of biker-chic

The Maria .. A little pink and red clash? Yes please!

The Maria .. A little pink and red clash? Yes please!

Fast-forward just a few short years later and the Rebecca Minkoff brand has grown and the fashion world with it. Rebecca has since returned to her first love: clothing.

Rebecca Minkoff's 2013 FTW Space Tee

Rebecca Minkoff’s 2013 FTW Space Tee

Whether you’re looking for fun or fabulous or fabulously fun, a Rebecca Minkoff handbag is sure to cover all your handbag desires. Choosing which on is now the only (beautiful) problem. Sigh.

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Reblogged: Shopping Brooklyn with Snapette by Hope Shores of A Flattering Tale

Posted on May 10, 2013 | Leave a comment
Hope Shores of A Flattering Tale is a Lucky Community Contributor, a blogger, and a Snapette Featured User!

Hope Shores of A Flattering Tale is a Lucky Community Contributor, a blogger, and a Snapette Featured User!

Article reblogged from Hope Shores of A Flattering Tale: 

Although we’ve lived in New York for about a year and a half, we hardly ever go to Brooklyn. I realize that this borough (known outside of the city as the hipster capital of the world/where Jay-Z grew up) is relatively close to where we live. I’m not sure why we haven’t explored more of what Brooklyn has to offer, but when Snapette asked me to do a little boutique shopping on their behalf, I jumped at the chance.

If you haven’t heard, Snapette is a special little app (created by Sarah Paiji and Jinhee Anh Kim) that helps you find exactly what you’re shopping for based on partnerships with stores and crowd-sourced images. With Snapette, you can snap photos of your favorite clothing items in boutique and share them on the app for others to use as shopping guides. Now, when you’re out and about and aren’t sure where to turn, you can trust Snapette to give you a frame of reference for the area. I first heard about this remarkable app last fall, and Snapette was recently named as one of the most innovative companies of 2013 by Fast Company. Definitely check out the app if you haven’t already (warning: it can be addictive.)

Inspired by my marathon training last fall, my friends at Snapette created a little shopping marathon of popular boutiques and vintage stores in Brooklyn.

Eva Gentry Consignment, 371 Atlantic Avenue (near Hoyt-Schermerhorn St. stop)
In Boerum Hill, a beautiful consignment shop is nestled in a row of other shops and restaurants. Named for its owner, Eva Gentry specializes in offering unique designer pieces at affordable pieces. Featured in Conde Nast Traveler, New York Magazine and Racked, Eva Gentry brings you a range of wears from luxe Miu Miu heels ($198) to timeless Bass loafers ($59). Bohemian Anna Sui dresses ($110) and edgy Marc Jacobs boots ($130) line the shelves. At these prices, you’ll definitely want to pay this boutique a visit.

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Shop the latest available products at Eva Gentry on Snapette here >>

Jumelle, 148 Bedford Avenue (near the Bedford Avenue stop)
A Lucky Magazine favorite shines in Williamsburg. You’ll feel instant sartorial lust upon entering Jumelle, a carefully crafted boutique by owner Candice Waldron, a former Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist. Opened in 2006, Jumelle is named after the French word for “twin”—Candice’s twin sister Carla is the boutique manager. Also featured in New York Magazine as one of Brooklyn’s must-visit boutiques, Jumelle features high-end clothing from renowned designers (Isabel Marant, Sonia Rykiel and Rag & Bone decorate the showroom walls). I was immediately drawn to Jumelle’s mix of feminine and timeless, innovative and vintage-inspired.

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I fell in love with the mixture of rose gold knits and printed silk dresses. I dream of owning a wardrobe composed of gorgeous pieces from Jumelle.

Shop the latest available products at Jumelle on Snapette here >>

Amarcord Vintage, 223 Bedford Avenue (near the Bedford Avenue stop on the L train)
This shop in the heart of Williamsburg embodies the spirit of a classic vintage store. The space in Amarcord Vintage is small, but every square inch is utilized with racks of clothing, shelves of accessories and tables in the middle. If your personal style gravitates to bulky sweaters, printed shorts and 80s-style sequins, add Amarcord to your shopping itinerary. I found a beautiful vintage Coach bag (that looked exactly like the new legacy collection) for a fraction of the retail price. Definitely worth a moment if you’re in the area, but you can also shop their designer wares online.

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Shop the latest available products at Amarcord Vintage on Snapette here >>

Narnia Vintage, 672 Driggs Avenue (near the Bedford Avenue stop)

The bare-bones, bohemian space of Narnia Vintage feels like Eastern style combined with Western chic. The shop’s second location, the little nook in Brooklyn boasts lots of leather, fringe and knitted pieces. Think Woodstock meets Haight-Ashbury. Neil Young on scratched vinyl plays as you cruise through racks of hipster-chic vintage, and the small yet ethereal space calls to mind the escapist fantasy of the store’s namesake.

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Shop the latest available products at Narnia on Snapette here >>

After you shop this great stores in Brooklyn, don’t forget to check out Snapette!
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Snapette Designer Feature: Alice + Olivia

Posted on May 9, 2013 | 1 Comment

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Guest blog posted by Haute So Fabulous. Follow her Snapette profile here > 

Alice + Olivia tea dress spotted on Snapette

Alice + Olivia tea dress spotted on Snapette

Alicia + Olivia is one hot label and this season is without a doubt fabulously fashionista friendly. 

Alice + Olivia lace dress available on Snapette

Alice + Olivia lace dress available on Snapette

Stacey Bendet founded Alice + Olivia in 2002 when she felt the need to create the perfect pair of pants for herself.

Stacey Bendet in her Alice + Olivia offices

Stacey Bendet in her Alice + Olivia offices

The brand embodies Stacey’s own style and personal approach to fashion and life and has since grown from that perfect pair of pants to a whole new world of perfect, well eh.. everything.

Alice + Olivia spotted at Neiman Marcus on Snapette

Alice + Olivia spotted at Neiman Marcus on Snapette

Alice + Olivia incorporates everything from womenswear, accessories, handbags, and a menswear line to the cutest kids range and a seriously fun yet elegant shoe collection.

Alice + Olivia shoes snapped on Snapette at Bloomingdales

Alice + Olivia shoes snapped on Snapette at Bloomingdales

At Snapette, we just love everything Stacey puts her fashion mind to and her ability to bring together the perfect blend of elegant sophistication and a somewhat playful quirkiness, makes each season an exciting adventure to get excited about and ultimately get lost in.

Alice + Olivia yellow sequin dress available to purchase at Snapette

Alice + Olivia yellow sequin dress available to purchase at Snapette

Stacy Bendet loves to snap!

Stacey Bendet loves to snap!

Since the launch of the A+O shoes line in 2011, fashionistas everywhere can now also treat their pretty little toes to some of the fabulosity too. There are many styles but we just love these simple, elegant Dina heels that come in an array of super fun colors and fabulous patterns..

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So from pretty shorts and cute tops to big and beautiful ballgowns, whatever it is your wardrobe is searching for this summer, be sure that Alice + Olivia has it sorted.

Adorable Alice + Olivia dress spotted on Snapette

Adorable Alice + Olivia dress spotted on Snapette

 See more Alice + Olivia pieces available in stores now on Snapette > 

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