Rehna Pendse NYC Fall 2011

Emerging womenswear label, Rehna Pendse NYC, shows inspirations rooted in architecture and innovative origami techniques. With her debut collection, Indian born and now NYC-based designer, Rehna Pendse, displays her keen eye for creating edgy, sculptural, unique, sexy and totally fresh designs for trendsetting style mavens, while completely steering clear of simply following the trends. While this bold contemporary brand won't be available in stores until September, we've teamed up with Ms. Pendse herself to offer you this exclusive sneak peek, as well as a chance to shop, the Fall 2011 Collection. Shop now to receive 30% off...plus free shipping! This offer runs through May 15 and is available only at the newly launched Rehna Pendse NYC online store (here).

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Rehna Pendse NYC, click here.

10% of all proceeds will be donated to Charity:Water.

Like Rehna Pendse NYC on Facebook, here, and Follow Rehna Pendse NYC on Twitter, here, for your chance to WIN $300 in samples and goodies!

Thank you to designer Rehna Pendse for sending her lookbook and all of this exciting information our way!

xx.

M

Julie Haus Show the Hope Dress

Julie Haus' Show the Hope Dress in Echinacea Print. With every purchase of this beautiful dress, Julie Haus will donate $50 to help fight cancer.

Purchase the Julie Haus Show the Hope Dress here.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for more Julie Haus, click here.

See more Belles&Rebelles coverage of Julie Haus here.

xx.

M

Prayers for Japan

Photos from a recent trip to Tokyo and Kyoto serve as a reminder to what a beautiful, unique and truly amazing country Japan is. Many thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.

xx.

M

The Row x TOMS Shoes

For fall 2011, The Row will team up with TOMS to create a luxe version of the signature slip-ons. Constructed of Italian sourced wool and cashmere, the shoes will be sold at a higher price point but will still follows TOMS' "One-for-One" charity mission. For every pair purchased, TOMS will donate a new pair of shoes to a child in need.

To learn more, see more, and to purchase TOMS shoes, click here.

To learn more, see more, and to purchase clothing by The Row, click here.

xx.

M

Cherished Feet

In spirit of today's Thanksgiving holiday, as well as the upcoming holiday season, today is dedicated to Cherished Feet. Founded and headed by the well known New York socialite and long-time missionary, Karen Koeningsberg, this non-profit organization focuses on providing impovrished children with their first steps to a brighter future. Parasites can enter the body through bare feet and many children in devloping countries spend their days walking barefoot in unsanitary soils that have become the breeding grounds for bacteria and a variety of lethal organisms. Cherished Feet has made a commitment to make a difference by providing these children, whom range from toddles to those of 18 years in age, with quality shoes. Although this organization is newly established and only a few month old, with friends like fashion designer Richie Rich, and a solid team behind her, Ms. Koeningsberg was able to collect 3,000 shoes in just one weekend. Always one to start her own team, rather than to join one - a trait she inherited from her mother, with whom she has traveled on approximately 30 missions - Koeningsberg will travel to Haiti next month to hand deliver every pair of shoes to children in need. Her determination, motivation and positive energy and attitude are certainly contageous as she embarks on her journey to not only educate and create awareness, but to "live up" to her charity and carry out her missionary duties. Cherished Feet, along with all of those who pitched in and were one of the thousands that donated footwear, have definitely given the world something to be very thankful for.

3,000 Shoes Collected

Karen (center) with the Cherished Feet Team

Stay tuned for more information on how you can help as well as information on the Cherished Feet Gala, taking place in Spring 2011.

To learn more, see more, contact, and to help by getting involved and becomming a part of the Cherished Feet Team, click here.

Now, go enjoy that turkey.

Happy Thanksgiving!

xx.

Belles&Rebelles

Trendsetting With LadyLux

LadyLux is your one-stop online magazine for everything you need in life. With news in beauty, travel, fashion, and lifestyle, LadyLux has all of the priorities covered...and then some! Founder Elizabeth Wahler saw more to life than those luxurious, tangible things that we enjoy so much, but she recognized the impact that one could make on the world. For this reason, LadyLux is also responsible for both holding and covering major charity events as well as issues outside of the"modern luxury" realm. Overall, LadyLux has truly set the standard for luxury publishing. Not only does this site clear through the clutter and bring you the best knowledge and news about everything from products to events, but it inspires you and encourages you to get out there and take part as well! The true LadyLux girl "believes in herself, avoids licking the lollipop of mediocrity, and always acts with love" (via LadyLux).

And I definitely was not kidding about getting out there and taking part...In fact, as a subscriber and avid reader of the site, I was estatic when LadyLux approached me to ask if I wouldn't mind contributing as a guest blogger! I mean...WOULD I MIND?! Of course not! With a recent invasion of Grecian-inspired fashions, ranging from those on the runway this past week at Berlin's 2010 Fashion Week to the new YSL Belle d'Opium Perfume that is set to hit stores this fall, LadyLux looked to Belles&Rebelles to take on the style and bring it to the streets. Check out the featured article here as well as the pictures below to see our interpretation of Greek Lux!

What I wore: Dress by Alice + Olivia, Shoes by Givenchy, Ring by YSL, Headband by Deepa Gurnani

To achieve my look, head to Shopbop for these Grecian-inspired pieces:

Haleston Heritage Pleated Flower Dress(here)

Deepa Gurnani Beaded Headband(here)

Alexis Bittar Agate Ring(here)

Check out LadyLux here.

Check out LadyLux's Feature on Belles&Rebelles here.

To learn more, see more, and to shop at Shopbop, click here.

Big Thanks to Rob over at Lady Lux for making this all happen!

xx.

M