Micah Jesse chats with designer Betsey Johnson backstage at her Fall 2012 Fashion Show at Lincoln Center

Every fashionista or fashionisto needs to stay refreshed with a spring in their stylish step! With the hustle and bustle during Fashion Week it’s important to stay happy and hydrated. Leave it to entertainment blogger and media sensation Micah Jesse of MicahJesse.com to join forces with Pepsi during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as one of their official sponsors. At the “Diet Pepsi Refresh Studio” inside Lincoln Center guests were able to enjoy a crisp Pepsi with specially designed colorful striped-straws by Jonathan Adler! At the refresh studio station a revolving fashion window showcased the hottest fashion week designers’ looks! While on Diet Pepsi patrol Micah interviewed fashion icons such as Betsey Johnson, Richard Chai & BCBG, Carolina Herrera, center-stage at Reem Acra, Custo Barcelona, brunette beauty Maria Menounos, Debra Messing and supermodel Jessica White to name a few!

What was I drinking when I attended the shows at Lincoln Center? Well, Diet Pepsi of course! I found the Diet Pepsi station to be the perfect combination of upbeat, friendly, fun and fashionable! Cheers Micah to a job well-done. I’ll have another Pepsi, please. Enjoy these fabulous clips of the stylish action during the New York Fashion Week Pepsi extravaganza. A fashionable twist to a Fashion Week favorite! For the entire Pepsi playlist you can also click here!

“I like being a woman, even in a man’s world. After all, men can’t wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.”

-Whitney Houston

Dailyfashionista.com would like to pay tribute to an icon of American Music whose melodic voice touched the world.

When I heard one of my favorite actresses of all time Susan Sarandon along with her daughter were posing in exquisite images for luxury retailer Neiman Marcus, I just had to share the news with the DailyFashionista.com readers!

Neiman Marcus announces Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri Martino as the artists featured in The Art of Fashion campaign for Spring 2012. The campaign includes 14 portraits of mother and daughter and will appear in the March edition of the newly refreshed Neiman Marcus publication, the book. Debuting nearly 20 years ago, The Art of Fashion was a revolutionary step for a retailer as the campaign was designed to feature cutting-edge fashion and provocative photography.

In keeping with that legacy, this year’s Art of Fashion was shot by photographer Mark Abrahams. The portraits artfully capture mother and daughter in a way that appeals to and connects with women of all ages. Designer merchandise featured in the campaign includes: Burberry Prorsum, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Donna Karan NYC, Etro, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, J. Mendel, Lanvin Paris, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Tom Ford, Valentino and Vera Wang. The Art of Fashion campaign will appear in the first version of the refreshed Neiman Marcus’ the book. Building upon the book’s signature fashion and beauty features, new lifestyle-oriented editorial content will be supplemented into the oversize magazine.

“The March issue of the book not only features the celebrity power and beauty of Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri Martino in a rich pictorial campaign, but it also debuts new editorial departments. We are delighted to share this inspired edition of ‘the book’ with our customers and look forward to bringing equally strong content in the coming editions,” said Eddie Nunns, Vice President, Neiman Marcus Brand Creative.

New departments within the book include:

Intersection – where style meets lifestyle with news on people, places, culture and cuisine
Full Disclosure– a Proustian questionnaire in which celebrated cultural icons offer a brief self-portrait in words and drawing.  March: Tim Gunn.
Two Places at Once– A side-by-side comparison of two cities Neiman Marcus calls home
Heritage– An inside look at Neiman Marcus history over time. March: Neiman Marcus in film, television and music
Essay– A think piece dedicated to the issue’s theme.  March: Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody on reinvention. 
Travel– An imagery driven celebration of a stylish destination.  March: Paraty, Brazil

About Neiman Marcus: The NeimanMarcus Group, Inc. operations include the Specialty Retail Stores segment and the Direct Marketing segment. The Specialty Retail Stores segment consists primarily of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores. The Direct Marketing segment conducts both print catalog and online operations under the Neiman Marcus, Horchow and Bergdorf Goodman brand names. Information about the Company can be accessed at www.NeimanMarcusGroup.com.

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.”

– Miss Piggy

Pictured above: sitting front row at the Michael Kors autumn/winter 2010 runway show at New York Fashion Week.

Photo: Getty Images

ELI MANNING WEARS ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA FOR GIANTS SUPER BOWL XLVI PARADE!

Eli Manning celebrates at the Super Bowl XLVI – New York Giants Victory Parade in Ermenegildo Zegna. The Giant’s quarterback and years MVP has been a long time supporter of the brand. Eli Manning wears a grey Elements jacket, patterned dress shirt, brown trousers, and grey suede belt by Ermenegildo Zegna. The best words used to describe this look: utterly handsome! Men, take note.

About Zegna: Ermenegildo Zegna is the world leader in luxury men’s clothing. The company was founded in 1910 in Trivero, in the Italian Biella Alps, by the young entrepreneur Ermenegildo, whose vision was to ethically create the world’s finest textiles through innovation, sourcing the noblest fibres directly from their markets of origin. Managed today by the fourth generation of the Zegna family, the company is led by CEO Ermenegildo Zegna, grandson of the Founder. Since the end of the 90s the company has accomplished a comprehensive strategy of verticalization, creating a Global Luxury Brand which now ranges from fabric to clothing to accessories – and focused on retailing, pioneering early entry in emerging luxury markets. In 2010, Zegna celebrated 100 years of excellence.

Worldwide there are over 560 Ermenegildo Zegna points of sale in 80 countries, of which over 330 are direct operating stores. www.zegna.com.

One to smolder Carmen Electra looked absolutely stunning in a little red dress (LRD) by Shoshanna while hosting SVEDKA Vodka’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash with Jenny McCarthy this week.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to amp-up your style quotient with a flirty ‘pop’ of red! Va-va-va-voom!! Carmen’s metallic shoe, soft wavy-hair and red pout are the perfect compliments to this romantic look!

GOOD DAY NEW YORK’S ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER JULIE CHANG ADORES CLEARVISION’S NEW GLOBAL FIT FRAMES!

Good Day New York‘s Julie Chang is a fan of the new Global Fit collection!  The stylish entertainment reporter shows off the fabulous BCBGMAXAZRIA Catarina Global Fit frame in Raisin Laminate. On January 12th, Chang tweeted: “Finally…they have glasses for low/no nose bridge folks! These are the “Global Fit” by BCBG available at ClearVision.”  Chang personally thanked ClearVision’s Marketing Team for the “chic specs” calling the “glasses made for flat nosed folks like myself…genius! And finally!!”

Personally, being able to see the world with great vision is truly a gift and being able to do it ‘in-style’ is even better! Here at Dailyfashionista.com, I visit the ClearVision site often, because they offer wonderful & flattering specs at reasonable prices. You can’t put a price on perfect vision, but they make it available to many of us out there. Julie Chang looks beautiful and I too, love these frames!

To learn more about the new Global Fit, please contact a ClearVision Sales Consultant.

Hi, everyone! As some of you may know, I write fashion-related articles for the popular Joonbug website. If it’s ultra-cool and happening Joonbug is there to get the sizzling scoop. Fashion, Food, Culture, Nightlife and everything hip from New York to Miami and the hottest cities across the country – can be found on the site. 

Recently, I was elated when I found out I was slated to interview Janice Dickinson! I’ve interviewed models such as Molly Sims and designers such as Catherine Malandrino. This was also a special experience because Janice Dickinson is a fashion icon. Known as the first “super-model” my discussion with her was nothing less than…superb.  She spoke with enthusiam, a quick wit and also offered some VERY interesting advice regarding making your dreams become a reality. Isn’t that what life and the new year is all about?!

*Click this link to read my interesting, exciting and candid interview with THE Janice Dickinson (super-model extraordiniare).

Janice also discussed some of her latest collaborations on TV, the internet, swimwear and perfume!

“Life’s a beautiful thing ’cause I’ve got rhythm it makes me happy.”

-Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge with her sultry looks and flirtatious style, became the first African-American to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in Carmen Jones . In 1955, she was featured on the cover of Life magazine, and was treated like visiting royalty at that year’s Cannes Film Festival.  Proof positive that persistence, perseverance and patience are the way to go! Dorothy paved the way for people everywhere — women, men and anyone who expresses an individualistic flair.

In 1999, Halle Berry played Dandridge in “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” for which she won an Emmy Award.

Video: courtesy of Kasia Bosne of Boutique on 57

Accessories most definitely make any look ‘pop’ and add special interest to our ensembles that allow us to stand-out from the crowd.  Russian Dolls by Sveltana is a wonderful jewelry collection that is just as unique as it is beautiful. All of the pieces are handmade, sterling silver, with sparkling diamond eyes and a gorgeous gem-stone belly. A spectacular locket for you to cherish and is unlike any other jewelry locket this fashionista has ever seen. Each design is precious and truly special. Sveta, Casha, & baby Natasha represent a signature of nested trio locket dolls, on a matching silver chain. These can be worn as a nested trio or separately.

Celebrities such as Christina Milian rock RUSSIAN DOLLS by Svetlana as seen in Radar Online for her Flirty 30th in NYC! Women everywhere are enjoying this new trend that’s meant to last forever. These special “dolls” are a great gift or can be passed along to a family member or dear friend! With Valentine’s Day 2012 approaching, this would make a thoughtful and stunning gift for the special lady in your life (men take note)!

Watch the above interesting video-clip and read below for further stylish information! This has “perfect” Valentine’s Day gift written all over it! Which is your favorite doll?! (it’s hard to decide)!

More about Russian Dolls:

LAUNCHED FALL 2011

RUSSIAN DOLLS by Svetlana

Currently starring on Lifetime’s latest reality series ‘Russian Dolls’, Svetlana Rakhman displays the true essence of Russian heritage; living a life that is defined by her family values, and a strong work ethic.

Now that the season has finished filming Svetlana has been spending her downtime working on her own Russian inspired jewelry line, RUSSIAN DOLLS by Svetlana.

This collection brings a new meaning to the word trend. Combining her passion for Russian history and jewelry, the longtime business-woman turned designer has created a modern interpretation of the Russian nesting doll, that can be worn by any generation. A Russian Dolls by Svetlana set consists of a trio of nested dolls and a matching silver chain. This versatile collection comes as a trio, so you have the option to wear the pendants all together, or separately on the silver chain. Each doll is handmade with a silver body and enamel face and belly. The diamond, sapphire or birthstone eyes and belly not only sparkle, but also hint at the additional treasures inside.

ADD Russian Dolls on Facebook and learn more by clicking here!

You can also learn more about Svetlana Rakhman by stopping here.

Gorgeous Valerie Kritsberg wearing a large Svetlana doll to an event. The perfect addition to a sexy party dress or chic jeans and blazer!