Jeans For Refugees by Johny Dar at NYFW

Jeans For Refugees by Johny Dar at Skylight at Moynihan Station at New York Fashion Week included a live performance by Polly A throughout the runway show. All the jeans featured on the runway have been donated by celebrities and  hand-painted by artist Johny Dar. Each pair of jeans is an exclusive piece of wearable art, embellished with a special 3D paint and reflect the individual personality of each donor.

Anna Wintour, Benicio del Toro, Candice Swanepoel, Karlie Kloss, Kate Moss, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel McAdams, Usher and Victoria Beckham were among the celebrities who donated a pair of jeans. 

'Jeans For Refugees' is a Johny Dar project and artistic fundraising initiative dedicated to helping refugees from around the world. Each piece is being auctioned online at catawiki.com/jeansforrefugees, with proceeds being donated to the International Rescue Committee. 

  

  

- Kim Weling

Winter 2013 Featuring Habitual Denim and Lenovo

Sweater: Helmut Lang

Shirt Dress/Jacket: Magaschoni

Jeans: Habitual Denim

Shoes: Charles David

Necklace: AMY O. Jewelry

Sunglasses: Randolph Engineering

As the weather gets colder, I tend to wear less dresses and more denim, and Habitual Denim offers styles that allow me to dress up my look. One of my favorite styles this season is the Alice Skinny Jean in Chocolate, with a waxed coating for a leather-like effect. Check out Habitual Denim's fall lookbook here, with coated leopard, camo and plaid prints in moto and skinny jeans. 

 

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8" is lightweight and perfect for on-the-go. Featuring hold, stand and tilt modes and up to 18 hours of battery life, it makes a great holiday tech gift. 

Watch: Sara Designs

Tablet: Lenovo Yoga 8"

Photos by Bri Weling

 - Kim Weling

Recharging with Zappos.com at New York Fashion Week

On September 7th and 8th, during New York Fashion Week, guests recharged at the Zappos.com lounge across from Lincoln Center. Fashionistas were able to take a break between fashion shows with complimentary juices from BluePrint Cleanse, charging stations and massages.

At the lounge I interviewed Shyloh Wehner, Senior Buyer - Zappos Merchandising about shopping for petite clothing at Zappos.com.

- Kim Weling

Hudson Jeans' First Sample Sale

Springtime Blush Tones Featuring Habitual Denim and mark

You usually won't find me wearing blush tones or polka dots, but I couldn't resist pairing Habitual's Angelina skinny jeans with mark's Connect the Dots scarf. For coated denim, these jeans are actually really lightweight, comfortable and stretchy. I am impressed with the quality of the scarf and the longer length definitely allows for more styling options. Also new is mark's Color Me In eye crayon in Mint Candy. The eye crayon easily glides over the lid and along the lash line. It stays on all day long without fading or creasing. 

Eyelet Shirt: American Eagle

Jeans: Habitual Angelina Coated Skinny, Ballet, $228

Shoes: Nina Shoes Elianos, Royal Silver Royal Reptile, was $99.00, now $49.00

Scarf: mark Connect the Dots Scarf, $18.00

Watch: BCBGMAXAZRIA

Rings: Amy O. Jewelry Rocker Wonder Woman Rings, $16.00

Sunglasses: Simply Vera Vera Wang Cat's Eye Sunglasses, Nude, was $34.00 now $22.99

Leather Tote: MCM for Assouline, $450.00

Eye Crayon: mark Color Me In, Mint Candy, $12.00

Photos by Allison Bruno

- Kim Weling