TEAMWORK: THE COLLABORATION OF SPORT & FASHION

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Clockwise from top left: KENZO FOR VANS; WOOLRICH FOR PRO-KEDS; COLE HAAN SHEARLING DRIVING MOCASSIN WITH NIKE AIR; JEREMY SCOTT P-SOLE FOR ADIDAS; REDWING SHOES & BURTON ROVER LIMITED; VANS & BARBOUR; COMMES DES GARCONS "PLAY" CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR; SUPERGA FOR THE ROW CASHMERE TENNIS SNEAKER; MILLY FOR SPERRY BOAT SHOE

Burton Snowboards just announced the debut of a new outerwear collaboration with L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani for Winter 2014. The creation of capsule collections by fashion designers and labels such Jeremy Scott for Adidas, Milly for Sperry, and Commes Des Garcons "Play" for Converse are a growing trend. In both mens and womens lines, these partnerships infuse some new cool into both parties, while highlighting the respected legacy of the sport brands. There is also a partnering sport with venerable lifestyle brands such as Redwing Shoes and Burton Snowboards; Barbour and Vans; Woolrich and Pro-Keds. The result of these all-star collaborations is a new generation of sportswear that blends tradition with modern style.

Check out this video for another new collaboration in stores in March: H&M for Brick Lane Bikes, the UK’s first fixed-gear bike store and center of East London’s cycling scene. This men’s collection combines the function of cycling wear with great city style for both on and off the bike. Women next please!

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THE COLOR OF THE MONTH: RED

In honor of Valentines Day, of course the color of the month is RED. It makes everything smokin' hot and adds a little spice to all your sporty gear and fashion accessories! If you want it, CLICK BELOW!

Row 1: MOUNTAIN HARDWARE Ghost Whisperer Hooded Down Jacket $300; SPECIALIZED S-Works Tarmac SL4 DI2 Road Bike $12,000; KAMIK Solitude Snow Boots $96.99 (sale); Row 2: YSL Tribtoo Embossed Leather Platform Pumps $795; NIKON Coolpix 16 Megapixel Compact Camera with 1080 HD Video $199; SKULLCANDY Enterprise Backpack $59.99; Row 3: SWISS ARMY KNIFE SwissChamp $74.99; J.CREW Triangle String Halter $44 and Low-Rise Boy Short $46;  CONVERSE Jack Purcell $47.99; Row 4: PATAGONIA Wavefarer Board Shorts $49; REPETTO BB Distressed Leather Ballet Flats $285; SWATCH Touch Chili $140; Row 5: DOLCE & GABBANA DG6078 Sunglasses $180; MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoes $210; OAKLEY FR Driving Glove $135

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"SUPERBOWL SUNDAY" NIGHT AT THE SPORTS FLICKS

In honor of today's Superbowl, I bring you a special edition of "Sunday Night At The Sports Flicks" featuring some of my favorite football movies of all time. I have reviewed two football classics in previous posts, which included "Friday Night Lights" and "Heaven Can Wait". The superbowl is in an hour, just enough time to give you 3 more greats! As always, click the movie title and image for preview.

BRIANS SONG (1971)

Originally an ABC Movie Of The Week, Emmy Award winning "Brians Song" is the true story of Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears teammates played by James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. They became the first interracial roommates on the team and unlikely friends. When Piccolo is stricken with terminal cancer, it is the love and support of Sayers that helps him through the difficult struggle. "Brians Song" is still acknowledged as one of the movies that reduces grown men to tears. 

RUDY (1993)

Another true story and tearjerker, "Rudy" is the account of the life of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, who dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame, despite significant obstacles. What he lacks in talent and physical stature, he makes up for in drive and heart, and earns a spot on the practice squad. The coach grants his request to suit up for the final home game, and after chants from the crowd and his teammates, he is finally put in the game for the last kickoff of the season. In a dramatic climax, he sacks the Georgia Tech quarterback and is carried off the field on the shoulders of his teammates. 

JERRY MAGUIRE (1996)

Directed By Cameron Crowe, Tom Cruise plays Jerry Maguire, a slick sports agent who falls from grace after a nervous breakdown. It is the love of a single mom, played by Renee Zelwigger, and her son that inspires personal and professional redemption.  The movie features some of the most quoted lines in movie history such as "Show me the Money!", "You complete me" and "The human head weighs 8 pounds". It also features the oscar winning performance of Cuba Gooding Jr.

Click below for previous SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE SPORTS FLICKS:

SUNDAY NIGHT SPORT FLICKS: PART 4

SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE SPORTS MOVIES: PART 3

SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: SPORT FLICKS PART DEUX

SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

FEBRUARY = 28 DAYS OF SUNGLASSES

The calendar theme for this month is SUNGLASSES! It's a short month and it's going to be tough to narrow it down to 28 pairs of sunglasses, but here goes! 

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FEB.28: RAY-BAN WAYFARER. Here we are at the last day of February's 28 Days Of Sunglasses. There are still so many more shades to feature, but it seemed right to give this final selection to another iconic Ray-Ban style, the only brand to get two days this month. The Wayfarer was first introduced in 1956 and is credited with being the best selling sunglass of all time. Originally a black frame with gray lenses, there are now hundreds of styles and colors available. 

FEB.27: OLIVER PEOPLES. Since their first retail store opened in 1986 on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, Oliver Peoples has been the "it" eyewear brand. Originally selling authentic, unworn vintage frames, they were the first to bring back the retro style sunglasses that old Hollywood had made famous. Aviators, horn-rimmed, clip-ons are just a few of the iconic styles that have been evergreens in their collection, and I myself have been a loyal customer since the early 90's! 

FEB.26: WARBY PARKER. Warby Parker has recently been in the news for having been retained by Google to design the look of their new internet glasses, and also for a recent investment by J.Crew CEO Mickey Drexler in the company. Warby Parker is clearly a very successful and hip e-commerce site selling their own line of trendy but affordable eyewear, with showrooms in major US cities as well. Personally I'm loving the Griffin, Appleton, and Everett!

FEB 25: MICHAEL KORS. Lime green, magenta, orange, lavender, blue... how to pick just one color of these fab spring toned, clear framed aviators!

FEB.24: VUARNET. Created by Olympic champion, Jean Vuarnet, who won the Downhill Skiing gold medal in 1960 at Squaw Valley, CA, and renowned French optician Roger Pouilloux, who had provided the eyewear to the French Ski Federation, Vuarnet is another iconic ski and lifestyle sunglass brand. The Skilynx lens, offers maximum protection in the mountains, where the suns UV rays are intensified by the snow and altitude. The yellow/green mineral lenses with anti-glare and silver bi-shaded coatings maximize optical clarity. They make everything look warm and sunny too! 

FEB.23: OLIVER GOLDSMITH. Founded in 1926 by P. Oliver Goldsmith, OG sunglasses have have been the trend defining eyewear since the 1960's and 1970's, when sunglasses went from eye protection to a fashion statement. The eyewear of choice by such 20th Century style icons as Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn,  Peter Sellers and The Rolling Stones, in addition to the design houses of Dior and Givenchy, Oliver Goldsmith continues to create the most stylish of sunglasses. The gorgeous "Manhattan" created 1960, the cool "Karl"from 1967, the mod "Y-Not"from 1966 are just a few of the original designs still available today. Check out their vintage archive for fun too and see the original Space Visor, Butterfly and Tennis Raquet sunglasses!

FEB.22: CARRERA. Another iconic brand, Carrera has been making sunglasses and googles since 1956, but they became hot in the early 80's with the CARRERA PORSCHE DESIGN collection. The look is still going strong and has some swagger, so get ready for stares if you want to rock these shades! Click HERE for special 10% off any Carrera sunglasses purchase at Solstice Sunglasses, promo code ILoveCarrera.

FEB.21: BOTTEGA VENETA. Loving these ultra chic translucent wayfarer-meets-cateye shades!

FEB.20: GUCCI METAL AVIATORS. These large white aviators detailed with the classic red and green Gucci logo stripes are one hot combo, adding a dose of glam to this sporty style.

FEB.19: THE ROW. Who would have ever imagined those Olson twins would grow up to create such a beautiful fashion line and their eyewear is no exception. Very much the trend this season, these retro style, thick rimmed, round cateye sunglasses with leather temples are available in a variety of shapes and tonal mixes. 

FEB.18: RALPH LAUREN. With their sleek wrap silouette, oversized tortoise frames, and spring hinges for super comfort, be careful what trouble you might cause in these hot shades!

FEB.17: SALT. OPTICS. Today's sunglass selection comes from another one of my special guest editors and old friend, Adam Glassman, the Creative Director of O Magazine. Adam wears these avaitors from SALT., of which I happen to be a huge fan as well. For those who love this classic sporty shape, SALT., has quite a few chic aviator variations in their collection, such as the CORSA, the GOODWIN, and the VARGAS. I must add that the SALT. website is a visual treat, in particular their "blog" called SEASALT., which is an image feed of people, objects, and art they find inspiring... and I do too. 

FEB.16: PRADA SHEILD SUNGLASSES. Shield your eyes from the sun with this very chic wrap from Miuccia Prada, who does sport with as much style as she does fashion. 

FEB.15: BARTON PERRIERA. The hip shade du jour comes from the team of Bill Barton and Patty Perreira, otherwise known as Barton Perriera, a relatively new company from two Oliver Peoples alumni. Crafted from ultra luxe materials, Barton Perreira glasses are beautifully made, but its their chic vintage-modern style that sets them apart. Classic aviators, wayfarer and cateye styles are all done with a little wink that gives these shades their smart and sexy vibe. 

FEB.14: VANS HEART SUNGLASSES. Happy Valentines Day everyone! Couldn't resist featuring these heart shaped sunglasses from Vans. Available in red and pink for $12, you gotta love 'em!

FEB.13: RANDOLPH AVIATORS. Today's sunglass selection comes from the very stylish sisters, Liz Lange and Jane Wagman, the founders and editors of Shopafrolic. They turned me on to these ultra cool aviators from Randolph Engineering, which have been standard issue equipment to the US Military and allied Air Forces for over 30 years. The quality specifications are set by the US Department of Defense for reliability, value and performance, and with the timeless appeal of the pilot frame, these sunglasses will always be in style. Thanks Liz and Jane! 

FEB.12: SMITH OPTICS. One of the premiere sport optics companies, sponsoring many of the top action sports athletes, Smith Optics are recognized for their superior technical performance. But these shades have style too with their gradient lenses and fashion forward frames. From the Aura to the Brooklyn to the Lyric, these sunglasses can go from the beach or slopes straight to the street. 

FEB.11: SPY TRON "SWAMP THING". These futuristic sci-fi wrap sunglasses are too much fun not to showcase, and still offer the full UV protection, technology and craftmanship for which Spy Optics is recognized. 

FEB.10: STELLA MCCARTNEY. Today's hot pick comes from another one of my go to fashion editors, powerhouse and best selling author of The Truth About Style, Stacy London! The round cat eye is a big trend for spring, and these baby pink Stella McCartney's, with their gradient lenses and deco detailed frame, have got to be some of the cutest shades around! Thanks Stacy!

FEB.9: BLINDE. These sport inspired sunglasses fuse design with technology for fashion focused appeal that has made Blinde the choice of such Hollywood A-listers as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jake Gyllenhaal and Brad Pitt. The signature design element is the seven-barrel, six-pin stainless steel hinge, which is one of the strongest and most durable in the industry. The frames are made from the highest quality zyl, tumble polished for 72 hours to achieve maximum luster and a beta-titanium core wire provides increased flexibility and comfort in the temples. 

FEB.8: ISKI. All of you who grew up skiing in the 70's and 80's will remember these ISKI sunglass classics. The tri-colored laminate frames with mirrored lenses went perfectly with jeans tucked into yellow Nordica skiboots, a bandana tied around the neck or just above the knee, and a Demetre sweater... now THAT was slopestyle! Well they're still available and ready for the next generation.

FEB.7: CHURCH AND STATE OPTICS. Happy to feature these "Sunnies" from my former SELF magazine colleague and good buddy, Kate Wingard. Designed in Vail, Colorado, and custom-made in Italy, her company Church And State, produces a very hip collection of performance ski/snowboard goggles and sunglasses, that offer high-end optics framed with style. The "Catwalk", shown above, is the newest addition to the line, coming spring 2013. 

FEB.6: TOM FORD. Today's sunglass selection comes my good friend Bruce Pask, Mens Fashion Director of T / The New York Times and my go to guy for all questions mens style. Always sporty and chic, Bruce wears the Tom Ford MARKO aviators, which also happens to be Daniel Craig's sunglass of choice as James Bond in "Skyfall". I must say I like the men's styles for women too, the tortoise framed aviator, LEOPOLD, in particular!

FEB.5: PERSOL. Persol are truly the chicest of sunglasses. Made famous by such style icons as Steve McQueen, Marcello Mastroianni, and Aristotle Onassis, Persol sunglasses have a rich history and an impressive array of iconic styles. Probably the most recognized are the Persol 714 folding sunglasses worn by McQueen in “The Thomas Crown Affair”. Shown above, the online optical boutique Eyegoodies has come out with limited edition of these sunglasses, custom tinted to the perfect shade of blue like those made for McQueen to wear in the movie.

FEB.4: RAY-BAN AVIATORS. Originally designed for fighter pilots, this iconic sunglass was first introduced by Ray-Ban in 1937, and has not gone out of style since. From the vintage green lens with gold frame, to the all black with wrap around earpiece, to the ambermatic Outdoorsman with bullet hole accent and trimmed brow bar, there are hundreds of lens and frame color combinations to choose from. This is a must have sunglass in your eyewear arsenal!

FEB.3: OAKLEY IDEAL. The Oakley Ideal seeks to redefine the performance sport wrap sunglass and add a bit of style appeal at the same time. Lightweight and stress-resistant, the minimal lines and smaller frame are designed for a woman's face, while the lens has Polaric Ellipsoid™ geometry that optimizes your peripheral and side view. Plutonite lenses filter out 100% of UVA/UVB/UVC rays, and Three-Point Fit holds lenses in precise optical alignment. 

FEB.2: TOMS EYEWEAR. Yes, as in shoes, Toms makes a great line of sporty sunglasses with the same "One for One" purchase policy. For every pair of sunglasses sold, the gift of sight is given to someone in need. This is not just a charity purchase however, because these glasses are super stylish. From the Wayfarer inspired Beachmaster and Windward, to the aviator style Marco, all with the signature accent striped frames, there are so many great styles to choose from, you might be making a "two for two"purchase!

FEB.1: JULBO CLASSIC VERMONT GLACIER GLASSES. The legend returns! The Julbo Vermont Classic glacier glasses are the signature Julbo mountaineering glasses, brought back to celebrate Julbo's 125th anniversary. Meant for serious mountaineering, the Spectron 4 polycarbonate lenses block 100% of UV rays and moldable ear temples offer a customized fit... a nice bonus to those wearing them purely for their chic and classic style.

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BEST IN SNOW

LIVE FROM THE SLOPES OF SNOWMASS, COLORADO, HERE ARE A FEW OF THE COOLEST THINGS SPOTTED ON THE SLOPES AND SHOPS ROUND TOWN. THERE ARE STILL AT LEAST A COUPLE OF SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING MONTHS LEFT THIS YEAR, SO START SHOPPING NOW!

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Clockwise from top left: BURTON ANT-SOCIAL SPLITBOARD $699.95. Hike it up, ride it down. You'll never guess you're on a splitboard as you float through the powder; MONTBELL U.L. DOWN JACKET $169. This insulating jacket seriously weighs less than most T-shirts. It's a perfect insulting layer and wind resistant enough to be worn on its own; POC SYNAPSIS 2.0 Aurelien Ducroz Helmet $250. POC makes the most beautifully designed helmets, equally matched for their safety features. Utilizing POC's Anti Penetration Barrier, the Synapsis helmet is ultra light and ultra safe with a turnring adjustment system for perfect fit. Can be worn with or without visor; ARC'TERYX STINGRAY PANT $399. These highly technical Gore-Tex insulated pants will keep you warm and dry on those deep powder days; HESTRA ALL LEATHER PRIMALOFT GLOVES $150. The brand of choice of the pros, this soft and supple warm leather glove with Primaloft insulation are perfect on the coldest winter days; ZEAL iON CAMERA GOGGLE $399. 1080p HD digital camera is integrated into the lens with an in-goggle viewfinder and 170-degree view that automatically adjusts exposure for changing light; Center: ANON FASHIONABLY LATE SUNGLASSES $109.95. From Burton Snowboards comes Anon, their technical line of goggles and stylish shades; MARMOT NEWTON HAT $44.95. When the helmet is off, this striped beenie protects your head from the other elements.  MAMMUT Schneefeld Zip Pull Light Women $145; This lightweight insulated layer can be worn as base or second layer for cold days, and looks super cute on its own. 

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THE NFL ON INSTAGRAM

Although I am not really a big football fan, other than cheering for the home team, I have been a follower of the NFL Instagram feed all season. These little square photographs that look like poloroids, faded with filters and framed with rough borders, have been given a special vintage quality that harken back to those early Sports Illustrated days. But it is also the image itself that is different. It is not the big play that is captured but something more intimate and almost innocent, as if the NFL were a high school football game.

So with the Super Bowl just about a week away and only 2 NFL teams left on the playing field, I thought I would share some of my visual highlights from the season.

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SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN

The sporty girl gets dirty and when it's time to clean up she likes her soap to leave her smelling naturally fresh. Flowers like jasmine and freesia, fruits like lemon and lime, herbs like verbena and sage are some of her favorites from nature's scents. She appreciates nice packaging too. CLICK BELOW TO SHOP.

1.THREE SOAPS SPORT SOAP SET $19. Set of three triple-milled bars crafted from organic oatmeal, olive oil, shea butter and essential oils. This environmentally sensitive soap is packaged with an irresistible nostalgic sporting theme.  2. MARIO BADESCU AHA BOTANICAL BODY SOAP  $8. Enriched with fresh fruit extracts like papaya and grapefruit to exfoliate, cleanse, and leave skin feeling soft and smooth. 3.CLAUS PORTO BANHO CITRON VERBENA BATH SOAP $18. Floral verbena and a hint of citrus are blended in this 100% natural shea butter oversized bath bar. 4.L'OCCITANE VERBENA SOAP ON A ROPE $10. This old-fashioned rope soap is delightfully scented with verbena. It hangs in the shower to dry, conveniently mess-free. 5.SABON DELICATE JASMIN SHOWER OIL $18. SLS and paraben free, this combination shower gel laced with essential oils smells great and leaves skin feeling luxuriously silky and soft.  6.FRESH FREESIA OVAL SOAP $15. This triple-milled, vegetable-based soap is enriched with moisturizing shea butter and infused with a delicious floral scent. 7.BLISS ORIGINAL BLUE BODY BAR $15. Bursting with a crisp, fresh scent this long-lasting French-milled moisturizing bar with massaging nubs delivers a lot of bath for your buck. 8.(MALIN + GOETZ)  LIME BAR SOAP $10. This foaming cleansing bar is synthesized with refreshing lime, to gently purify and balance all skin types.  

Thanks to my guest beauty editor Evan Pepper! 

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