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The Lyst Index Shows High Fashion Sneakers and Designer Collaborations are Here to Stay

Global fashion search platform Lyst just released their findings from Q4 2018 which rank the hottest brands and products of the moment. To compile the results, Lyst analyzes the online shopping behavior of more than five million shoppers a month searching, browsing, and buying fashion across 12,000 designers and stores online. They also factor in social media metrics and brand mentions. Be sure to check out the full report for even more stats on your fashion favorites, and let us know if you snagged any of the most coveted brands or products!

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Living

Best Makeup for a Summer Bride

Wedding season is in full swing and we know that looking the best you can is essential for the wedding of your dreams!

Summer weddings can be hot and sweaty along with your emotions all over the place, which is why finding the best products is important. There are so many options to choose from mascara to foundation and more. But what are the best products to use?

Here are Downtown Magazine’s best makeup products we recommend for a bride with a summer wedding.

Face Primer

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Undercover Perfecting Coconut Face Primer
Marc Jacobs Beauty

Price: $44.00, available here

Foundation

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DiorSkin Airflash Spray Foundation
Dior Beauty

Price: $62.00, available here

Concealer

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Soft Matte Complete Concealer
NARS Cosmetics

Price: $30.00, available here

Blush

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Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush
Urban Decay

Price: $26.00, available here

Lipstick

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Studded Kiss Lipstick
Kat Von D Beauty

Price: $21.00, available here

Lip Gloss

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Burberry Kisses Gloss – Mallow Pink No.57
Burberry

Price: $29.00, available here

Fake Eyelashes

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Harlow Lashes
Battington Lashes

Price: $28.00, available here

Mascara

Photo courtesy of Lancôme

Hypnôse Drama Waterproof
Lancôme

Price: $27.50, available here

Eye Liner

Photo courtesy of Stila

Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
Stila

Price: $22.00

Eye Shadow Palette

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Full Exposure Palette
Smashbox

Price: $52.00 (+Deluxe sample of shadow primer to lock on for 24 hours), available here

Setting Spray

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Aglow Face Mist
lilah b.

Price: $48.00, available here

Makeup Remover

Photo courtesy of Bobbi Brown

Instant Long-Wear Makeup Remover
Bobbi Brown

Price: $28.00, available here

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Fashion

7 Dresses For 7 days

The dress: the most practical piece you can have inside your wardrobe. It fits women of all ages for all occasions. The dress is so functional that you can use the same one for different occasions just by changing the accessories.

DOWNTOWN chose the perfect dress for every occasion you may have this week. Check it out!

Monday. For dinner night add some color to your life! Pink and blue is the perfect combination for an easy-going night. Add the Prada bucket bag and the Gianvito Rossi ankle boots to be trendy.

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ALICE & TRIXIE Dress – Francesca Silk Print $356.00; PRADA City Calf Bucket Bag, Tan $2100,00; BURBERRY BRIT ‘Bramington’ trench coat $1,047.94; GIANVITO ROSSI stiletto ankle boots $682.19; TED MUEHLING Small White Pearl Earrings $225.00.

 

Tuesday. For a night out at the theater, your look has to be classic, and the Yasmin Sewell dress doesn’t leave any doubt that it is the one. Matching your dress with the perfect Oscar de la Renta necklace is all you need to have for a memorable night.

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BARNEYS NEW YORK X YASMIN SEWELL Stretch-Taffeta Dress $1190,00; OSCAR DE LA RENTA Bold Jeweled Necklace, Crimson $1,490.00; AQUAZZURA Lace Half d’Orsay Pump, Black $700.00; BARNEYS NEW YORK Collarless Tweed Coat $1,150; LANVIN Python Large Evening Clutch $2,190.

 

Wednesday. Do you have a business meeting? The Hugo Boss ruched side dress will make you feel more confident. Add the 3.1 Phillip Lim to be even more chic.

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BOSS Hugo Boss Ruched Side Dress $425.00; 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Stretch-woven blazer $850; STUART WEITZMAN Power Pointy-Toe Pump, Black $355,00; LANVIN Trilogy Leather Tote Bag, Black $2350,00; SAINT LAURENT Sterling Silver Le 2 Clous Cuff Bracelet $1245,00

 

Thursday. Happy hour with your colleagues should be something easy. Match with the PS1 Proenza Schouler Satchel bag and the Alexander McQueen bracelet.

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WHISTLES Dress – Vito Adrianne Stripe $190.00; GIVENCHY Elia Leather Ankle Boot $995.00; RICK OWENS Naska brushed-leather jacket $2,780; PROENZA SCHOULER PS1 Medium Leather Satchel Bag, Black $1,695.00; ALEXANDER MCQUEEN wrap around skull bracelet $271.04

 

Friday. We all know date night is the hardest outing to choose your clothing for so with that in mind, go with the look that makes you feel comfortable.We also advise you to not be all about trends and fashion on your first date, sometimes it can intimidate your date!

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REISS Dress – Louie Print Jersey $245.00; GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI  Suede Ankle-Strap Bootie, Nero $895.00; ALICE + OLIVIA Mary Arched-Hem Princess Coat $797,00; IPPOLITA Sterling Silver Stella Mother-of-Pearl Stud Earrings with Diamonds $1195,00; VALENTINO Rockstud Flap Wristlet Clutch Bag, Black $1595,00

 

Staurday. Saturday night is all about partying. You have no chance of making a mistake with the Valentino butterfly dress, and to keep you warm add the Mango cape. Everybody will notice you in this outfit.

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VALENTINO Butterfly-Print Bambolina Dress $4,290; Manolo Blahnik Stresty Patent Half-d’Orsay Pump, Bronze $735,00; MANGO Cape $149.99; CHARLOTE OLYMPIA Pandora Marry Me Box Clutch, Clear $990.00; GRACE LEE Crown Bezel Pearl Studs $230,00.

 

Sunday. What about Sunday funday? Sunday is the day to relax and meet your friends for a good brunch.

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ISABEL MARANT ÉTOILE Plaid Ilaria Shirtdress $375; VIA SPIGA Flat Slip On Sneakers – Galant $155.00; IPPOLITA Glamazon Knife-Edge Bangle $1595,00; GIVENCHY small ‘Lucrezia’ tote $2,217.89; SAINT LAURENT Metallic thread scarf $ 695.00.

Let your dresses help speak for you and be ready for your easiest and trendiest week yet!

-Maria Zanetti

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Fashion

Beautiful Things In Mustard

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MIU MIU – Mustard Suede Expanding Top Handle Bag $1,690,00

Maybe it is the coming of fall or maybe it’s the color of the leaves that are starting to hit the ground, but one thing we know is that mustard is the color to give a try.

Up until not too long ago, this shade of yellow was not very welcome in most wardrobes. Mustard is not one of the easiest colors to match because it is inherently discordant with so many other colors in the spectrum. Even though there are so many things going against it, this color can be seen everywhere you look. The idea of wearing mustard as a neutral color may seem a bit overwhelming but when you break it up by wearing a variety of textures and prints, the look can be quite flattering.

Can you imagine walking though West Broadway and giving a little light to your look with the Miu Miu handle bag? And what about keeping your iphone inside the Bottega Veneta iPhone case? There is no piece of jewelry more versatile than Kiki Mcdonough’s ring and you must have these Nike sneakers to go for a run in Battery Park.

Check out some of DOWNTOWN’s choices to give a touch of the sun to your looks!

-Maria Zanetti

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BURBERRY PRORSUM – Floral-Print Cashmere Scarf $1250,00

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HENRI BENDEL – Henri Slim Continental Snake Wallet $168,00 

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TORY BURCH – Classic Tory Belt – $195,00

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CHARLOTE OLYMPIA – Birthday Sagittarius Zodiac Suede Smoking Slipper $695,00

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NIKE Vintage Collection Pre-Montreal Racer Sneakers $85,00

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GUCCI – Silk Cloqué Scarf Blouse   $1400,00

LES PRAIRIES DE PARIS -Histoire Shift Dress in Mustard $359.91

 

DAVID YURMAN – Labyrinth Small Pendant with Citrine and Diamonds $1350,00

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KIKI MCDONOUGH – Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring £1,800.00

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EDDIE BORGO – Enameled Silvertone Scaled Cuff, Yellow $550,00

BOTTEGA VENETA – iPhone Case  $362,00 

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Fashion

Top Ten Men’s Underwear Ads

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Andres Velencoso for Ermenegildo Zegna

Ladies, hold your breath. Let’s make a confession right now–we’ve all turned our heads to sneak a quick peek at an underwear model on a billboard or sidewalk poster. When you’re constantly bombarded with images of scantily clad women with bodies to die for, it is comforting to know that the male equivalent is out there for us to indulge in. These underwear campaigns have an abundance of testosterone in their chiseled glory, conveniently captured on camera for the world to gawk at. With models striking such provocative poses, it’s no wonder frenzied fans are known to steal Calvin Klein posters from subways and bus stations. Take a look at these ten men’s underwear ads, and you’ll be obsessed too.

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Jeremy Young for Burberry

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Cristiano Ronaldo for Emporio Armani

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David Beckham for Emporio Armani

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Jamie Dornan for Calvin Klein

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Kellan Lutz for Calvin Klein

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Rafael Nadal for Armani

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Thom Evans for D.Hedral

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Wouter Peelen for Ermenegildo Zegna

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Mark Wahlberg for Calvin Klein

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Beauty Fashion

Top 5 Summer Scents for Men

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While plenty of women know that each season requires a different scent, some men may need a little more help. Here are our picks for top 5 summer scents for men.

1. Hermès Terre d’Hermès: Built around woody notes, Terre d’Hermès is designed for the man who is one with nature. The intensity of the woody elements blends with citrus for a vivacious and earthy scent.

2. Burberry Brit Rhythm: One of Burberry’s most iconic fragrances for men, Rhythm is sexy and provocative. Influenced by the energy and exhilaration of live music, this cologne is perfect for the guy who is out all night.

3. Clinique Happy for Men: Clinique’s most well-loved and popular scent, Happy, now has a version for men. With notes of mandarin, cedar, and cypress, it’s impossible to wear this scent without smiling.

4. Prada Luna Rossa Extreme: Prada skillfully combined 6 different ingredients to create their spicy and fresh scent, Luna Rossa Extreme. Inspired by summer days spent sailing in a gorgeous, crystal blue ocean, this cologne is designed for the athletic man.

5. Givenchy Gentleman Only: For the distinguished man of today, Givenchy’s Gentlemen Only is refined and elegant. Nutmeg, green mandarin and cedar wood capture the essence of the man who is modern, yet timeless.

-Elizabeth Sutherland