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Sorry fashion fashion people. There's a reason leggings never lost their appeal...despite predictions of doom since the 1980's-when stretchy shape retention fabrics went widespread. They are comfortable, can flatter figures-and have dress-up/down wardrobe essential traits that qualify as everyday uniforms. AND though typical streetwear seems to be picking up high fashion details...luxe leisure vs athleisure...crossover appeal and stylish functional separates for casual lifestyles are here to stay. Highlights from Active Collective NYC: Mixed Textures in iconic moto jacket -top pick! Obsessed with BlancNoir 's mixed textured  (and top selling) take on a moto jacket-with stretchy breathable mesh inserts, padded back-(helps if you carry a backpack besides looking cool)...comes in another color, different styles (classic, vintage, Angel Falls etc version)..and there will even be a snake print one available soon LOVE! Retail from around $149 for City Classic-up to ...

Part 2 ( Part 1 ) Bergdorf Goodman's Palette-adorn with NO based artist Ashley Longshore signature pop art style and humor. Pale, tart or punk-ed... pink is popping' up everywhere... Soft shade of BLUSH...by NINA in their wedding -and prom worthy shoes + clutches ...elegant  Contesa Bloom Reflective Suedette $79, pleated clutch Locklin  $33.60 (or go deep in persian rose options) Warm+shaggy...glam faux fur is THE luxurious outerwear worthy of both genders who make wardrobe  statements. The new label N'ONAT by Nihan Onat =our cold weather obsession (Instagram @nonatatelier ) FOREO- Luna Mini and Mini 2-ultra soft silicone cleaning brushes-T-Sonic™technology- sonically cleans. We love this magenta color-that's trending in beauty tools and kitchen utensils-though home appliances are still sticking with a pastel pink (for now).   via GIPHY NAKED... Half Naked Watermelon Passion Fruit is a handy refreshing smoothie-for p...

Part One: The colors of everything we wear, eat, see, live in and around...actually can make a big statement and have a big impact. Getty Images-the 411   The House Speaker's bold fuchsia style-at swearing in Congressional ceremony. Power moves empower. More potent than ' millennial pink' but in keeping with  clean   trends-a round-up of stuff that caught our eyeballs-in that special  blue/red mashup. At the 2019 NYSCC Suplliers'Day tradeshow-BASF flashy flashy launched a vegan palette aka carmine -free (that means no dead beetles) CHIONE™ ELECTRIC FUSCIA for the ages -a pure metallic color w/o the usual undertones. Expect to see this added to many makeup collections conjuring up many shades of pink  REALLY SOON. Montonale Rosato-60% Marzemino, 40% Rebo At a recent Provence wine seminar- tasting hosted by select wines growers of that southern French region...we learned that pink beverages are trending overall-adding to th...

O ff The Runway Influences: Those catwalk and presentation shows that cobble up 6-8 weeks of media coverage-two times a year-serve as indicators for what's trending-in many different industries. True...many companies subscribe to the same color forecasters...but also- it's creative visual types-who are smart thoughtful, insightful and arty ...soak up inspirations from many areas. Travel, art exhibits, a book, a political awakening (movement)...sparks can ignite from within and in reaction to outside stimulation. PART ONE: Clean+Polished+Beautiful Plenty of not a hair out of place polished tresses-notable long hair extensions and down the back braids-parted in the middle low ponytails--- and clean makeup seen from big designer runway shows to smaller presentations. Paola Hernandez -beautiful knitwear/women's wear presentation-featuring Elisa Monte dancers-hair by Cutler, MAC makeup-was flawless. LOVE-modern clean hair-off the face-focus on a classic weara...

Pale or bold, shades of yellow are back into year round everyday...stuff. Home and restaurant decor... San Fran does not lack for fab places to eat-but Brazilian street food leaning Café De Casa -has a perpetually popular branch a mere five minutes walk from tourist packed Fisherman's Wharf...that's a brunch destination, for a reason. Bonus points-the laid back atmosphere, excellent strong coffee, and cooked to order crepes (so relax). Bright retro plates-a warm egg yolk yellow-ideal backdrop for food that is home made, fresh and delish/delight ... outerwear (we predict), footwear -beyond the darker tones...and as mainstreamers all NOW should know- courtesy of The Devil Wears Prada/ Yves Klein 'Blue' lecture... via GIPHY it probably all started with fashion (not Pantone)...with inspirations from Vincent Van Gogh's glorious sunflowers. Porsche 911 GT3 RS...bright yellow-debuted at NY Auto Show last spring. No worries-already sold out...! Marcel O...