Photo Diary: Oslo, Norway

M & Richard Highsmith of Birksun (blogged about here)

As we approach the half-way point for year 2014, it is time to start taking a look at the amazing travels of the year. With a New Year's Resolution to reach "12 New Cities in 12 Months," the first trip of the year, which took place in January, was to Oslo, Norway.

xx.

M

BooHoo and Bare Necessities x Black Tie

BooHoo Ruby Knot Front Slit Maxi Dress ℅ Harrison & Shriftman, Nancy Ganz Firm Control Thigh Slimmer with Bellyband Waistband and Lace Hem ℅ Bare Necessities

In a fantastical black tie wedding held at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria here in NYC, BooHoo provided an extra ordinary dress, while Bare Necessities provided some great, comfortable under garments to complete the look.

Big Thanks to Megan Thomas over at Harrison Shirftman PR for providing the BooHoo dress.

To shop for BooHoo, click here.

To purchase the Ruby Knot Front Slit Maxi directly, click here.

Big Thanks to Erin McLaughlin of Bare Necessities for providing the under garments.

To shop at Bare Necessities, click here.

To purchase the Nancy Ganz Firm Control Thigh Slimmer with Belly Band Waistband and Lace Hem directly, click here.

xx.

M

Smile Brilliant & Summer Giveaway

Smile Brilliantly with Smile Brilliant. With at-home teeth whitening products, Smile Brilliant is a national dental lab that specializes in providing it's clients with professional strength teeth whitening.  With a no-questions asked 100% results satisfaction warranty, they guarantee stains to be lifted and whiter teeth or your money back. 

Just in time to shine for summer, we have teamed up with the Smile Brilliant brand to offer one lucky follower a chance to win an entire Smile Brilliant Whitening Kit. See contest rules and regulations below.

To Enter the Smile Brilliant Teeth Whitening Kit Giveaway:

1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger, stating how much you'd love this hot ring. 

2. Add Belles&Rebelles (here) and Smile Brilliant (here) on Twitter and tweet at us saying "Please, @BELLESnREBELLES, help me Smile Brilliant with @SBWhitening!

 3. "Like" Belles&Rebelles (here) and Smile Brilliant (here), on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about how much you need this amazing teeth whitening kit.

4. Follow @BELLESnREBELLES (here) and @SMILEBRILLIANT (here) on Instagram.

5. Subscribe to Smile Brilliant Promotions (here).

6. #1 Smile Brilliant on Google Plus (here).

7.. Or, lastly, just click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page 

(here).

If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle seven times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run for this week only, starting today and ending on Saturday May 31. 

(Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Saturday, May 31. The winner will be announced and notified on Sunday, June 1.)

This giveaway is open to followers in the USA, UK, AU & CA only.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Smile Brilliant products, click here.

To check out the Smile Brilliant Teeth Whitening video, click here.

Big Thanks to Mike Bluestone over at Smile Brilliant for making this feature and giveaway possible!

xx.

M

Downing Rocket

Downing Rocket by Eric Chase Anderson via Exhibition A

Summer is coming.

To purchase art at Exhibition A, click here.

To purchase Downing Rocket at Exhibition A, click here.

xx.

M

Kanupriya Summer 2014 Giveaway

Kanupriya Leafy Bangle in Pink ℅ Kanupriya

The incredible self-taught designer, Kanupriya Khurana, launched her Summer 2014 collection of her namesake brand, Kanupriya. Having evolved immensely since our first look at the brand(here), we found that the latest collection is filled to the brim with timeless pieces that range from contemporary styles to classic designs. The line boasts a deep, deep array of jewelry fit for any fashion forward woman.

As the Leafy Bangle pictured above is just beyond the most perfect piece of jewelry for the summer, we have teamed up with designer Kanupriya Khurana herself to offer one lucky follower the chance to win their very own Kanupriya Leafy Bangle in Pink! Scroll down for contest rules and regulations.

To Enter the Kanupriya Leafy Bangle Giveaway:

1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger, stating how much you'd love to rock some Kanupriya jewels this summer. 

2. Add Belles&Rebelles (here) and Kanupriya (here) on Twitter and tweet at us saying "Please @BELLESnREBELLES,  I want to @shopkanupria accessories!

 3. "Like" Belles&Rebelles (here) and Kanupria Jewelry (here), on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about why you should win this beautiful piece.

4. Add both @BELLESnREBELLES and @SHOPKANUPRIYA on Instagram.

5. Or, lastly, just click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page 

(here).

If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle five times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run for one week only, starting today and ending on Saturday, May 24. 

(Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Saturday, May 24, 2014. The winner will be announced and notified on Sunday, May 25, 2014.)

Get your comments, tweets, Instgram love,  and Facebook "thumb-ups" in ASAP for the chance to win a beautiful bangle in time for Summer 2014
This giveaway is open to followers with shipping addresses in the USA only.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Kanupriya Jewelry, click here.

To see more Belles&Rebelles coverage of Kanupriya Jewelry, click here.

Big thanks to designer Kanupriya Khurana herself for making this feature and giveaway possible!

xx.

M

Men's Styling x Nick Marshall

Clothing: Schuyler 4 Showroom: Alberto Pants/ Codice Knits / Haupt Knits 

Suit: Dolce & Gabbana

Leather Jacket: Artist's own

Artist: Nick Marshall

Styling: Heidi Gardner

Megan Averbuch

Photography: Natalie Brasington

Grooming: Marc Mena

In a joint effort with stylist and jewelry designer, Heidi Gardner, we styled actor Nick Marshall in an exclusive photo shoot. 

Big Thanks to Hyela and ALL at the Schuyler 4 Showroom for providing wardrobe!

Big Thanks to Dolce & Gabbana for providing the suit!

xx.
M

Be So Good They Can't Ignore You

"Be So Good They Can't Ignore You," Editorial, i-D Magazine. Stylist: Alastair McKimm. Photography by Amy Troost. Model: Karmen Pedaru. Chanel Sequin Shorts ℅ New York Vintage. 

Third time's a charm. These sick vintage Chanel sequin shorts appear three times in this one editorial in the latest issue of i-D Magazine.

xx.

M

Peace, Love, Rock & Roll

Life.

xx.

M

Christian Dior x Cinco de Mayo

M & Nicole of City Bird in Christian Dior Runway Sombreros, ℅ New York Vintage

No better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than in vintage Christian Dior Runway Sombreros of the 2009 Resort Collection.

xx.

M

Schuyler 4 Showroom Fall/Winter 2014

With the NFL Draft set to kick off this week (not to mention a big, collaborative NFL Draft event planned with Schuyler 4 Showroom), we popped into the Schuyler 4 Showroom with NFL player, Blake Costanzo (again), to not only gear him up with summer clothes, but to get a sneak peek at the Codice, Haupt, Alberto and showroom newcomer, Carl Gross', Fall/Winter 2014 collections.

To learn more, see more, and to shop the brands at Schuyler 4 Showroom, click here.

To see more Belles&Rebelles coverage of Schuyler 4 Showroom, click here.

Big Thanks to Hyela and the entire team at Schuyler4 Showroom for making this all possible!

xx.

M