Hi everyone,

Today, I am finally able to introduce you to Ever Eden. Ever Eden is a fashion jewelry collection I designed in collaboration with Glamhouse.com... It’s a project that I’ve been working on for a while and am so proud to present to you all today. : ) Here's a video explaining the collection, and then keep reading to learn more about the line and take a look at the first piece we are unveiling...

About Ever Eden

Ever Eden is a fashion jewelry line guided by the allure of a symphony beheld in the kingdom of heaven on earth. The Ever Eden mandorla logo entrusts an ancient symbol of two overlapping circles symbolic of a universe where heaven and earth unite. The initial Ever Eden collection finds inspiration in the story of Saint Joan of Arc. 

In the 15th century, a brave peasant daughter of a shepherd became a soldier and lead the French army into victory. Joan of Arc professed to bear God’s message and at the age of 16, she embarked on a mission to stand before French King Charles VII and declare it her destiny to lead the King’s army. Convinced of her divine crusade, the King armored Joan and presented her with a large army to lead. Three years later, the English captured Joan and burnt her at the stake. Pope Benedict XV canonized Saint Joan of Arc on May 16, 1920. 

The Ever Eden line is divided into two categories - Sanctuary and Knight. The Sanctuary pieces represent Joan’s faith and spirit, and are inspired by rose windows on churches and the mandorla symbol. The armory inspired Knight collection personify Joan’s bravery and strength.

The Golden Rosace Earrings

We will be releasing the pieces in the collection over the next 5 weeks, and today I am honored to share the first of those pieces--the Golden Rosace Earrings:


Stay tuned as more pieces from the collection are unveiled!

What are you looking forward to seeing from Ever Eden?

Share your feedback with me in the comments, and keep reading to check out the official press release for today’s launch with more information on the collection.

<3 Mish

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        

Media contact: Liz Jaeger/Courtney Sybesma
(310) 248-6100
ljaeger@bwr-la.com/csybesma@bwr-la.com 

YOU TUBE SENSATION MICHELLE PHAN JOINS GLAMHOUSE BRAND PORTFOLIO FOR CAPSULE JEWELRY COLLECTION

Set to launch May 16 on Glamhouse.com
 

Michelle Phan in the Infinity Cuff and Golden Rosace Earrings Photo courtesy of Glamhouse

Los Angeles, CA (May 15, 2012) – Announced today, Glamhouse Founder and CEO, Pascal Mouawad has partnered with You Tube Star Michelle Phan to produce a capsule collection, exclusively for Glamhouse.com – a unique destination for high-quality fashion jewelry lines designed by artists, celebrities and style icons.

Titled Ever Eden, Michelle’s initial capsule collection is inspired by her worldwide travels, spirituality and inspiring figures like Saint Joan of Arc. The collection is guided by the allure of a symphony beheld in the kingdom of heaven on earth and it is divided into two categories, sanctuary and knight. The sanctuary pieces represent Joan’s faith and spirit, and are inspired by rose-colored windows on churches and the mandorla symbol—an ancient symbol of two overlapping circles symbolic of a universe where heaven and earth unite. The armory inspired knight pieces personify Joan’s bravery and strength.

Ever Eden is created for a confident woman who likes to make a statement and who isn’t afraid to have fun with fashion. Phan’s approach to glamour and accessorizing is contemporary and edgy. Her passion for creativity is echoed throughout the collection.

Available Wednesday, May 16, Ever Eden’s initial capsule will take a different approach to its rollout and Glamhouse.com will release 9 different pieces over the course of 5 weeks. The collection features an array of styles including earrings, rings, cuffs, and even a unique headpiece, with a variety of skus. Ever Eden’s pieces are priced between $25 and $95 and will be available at glamhouse.com.

Pascal Mouawad states, “Michelle is a perfect fit for Glamhouse.com. With over 2 Million YouTube Followers and a half billion views, she has a built in fan base and audience who respect her opinion and always look to see what she is doing next. Jewelry was the natural next step for her, with her love of fashion and accessories, and we are excited to continue our partnerships with women who have an innovative and fresh voice.”

About Glamhouse
Founded by renowned entrepreneur Pascal Mouawad, Glamhouse is a destination for fashion jewelry and accessories designed by celebrities, stylists and famous designers. As the fourth generation jeweler of the prestigious Mouawad diamond house, Pascal has long cultivated strong connections with the glamorous world of Hollywood. Through Glamhouse, Pascal builds on his relationships with artists and celebrities, giving them the creative freedom to design fashion jewelry collections under their own label while receiving his guidance and expertise. Glamhouse brands are sold at major department stores and specialty boutiques in the USA and throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.glamhouse.com.

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Hi everyone,

You’ve probably noticed from my photos and other Accessorized posts that I like to wear a lot of bold jewelry around my hands, and that most of the time, this jewelry happens to be gold.

The reason why I like gold jewelry is because I just think gold is a really elegant color. Silver can be really beautiful too, but there’s something very elegant and very exquisite about the color gold. Also, it really does brighten the skin, and the warmth of the color is flattering on all skin tones. Sometimes, its counterpart silver can be a little too cooling, and if it’s tarnished it doesn’t look as nice. But gold, even when it’s tarnished, has a timeless appeal to it. There’s something about aged-looking gold that’s quite distinguished, rather than aged-looking silver.

Here are a few photos of some of my favorite bold & gold pieces that I like to wear on my hands…

Jewelry worn: Geometric Jet Ring, House of Harlow Chevron Ring, Low Luv Crecent Cigar Band Ring, House of Harlow Arrowhead Station Bangle

Do you wear a lot of gold accessories too?

<3 Mish

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Photos by Jana Williams

Hi everyone,

First of all, I want to say thank you so much for all of your birthday wishes. I had an amazing day and all of your kind thoughts and words did not go unnoticed. : )

The FAWN launch party last night was incredible. To me, the greatest birthday gift is another year of life… the gift of being alive and surrounded by wonderful people. So spending last night with family, friends and supporters… I could not have asked for anything more. <3

Here’s a look at what I wore to the party:

I loved all of the details on my dress… I think people were surprised by the hardware when we exchanged hugs though! And the shoes are pretty boss, too, right?

Don’t mess with those heels! :P

More pics from the party to come tomorrow!!

What’s your party look these days?

<3 Mish

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Hi everyone,

Did you know 8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong bra size? I used to skimp when it came to bras, but the constant adjusting and elastic digging into my sides has made me think twice. It’s definitely worth spending a little more on a bra that’s both comfortable and sexy. People start to stare when you mess with your underwire too much. 

I was never properly measured and never knew those services existed at Nordstrom. I was curious to know what my proper bra size was, so I headed on over. Nordstrom lingerie was like a candy store—so many colors, shapes, sizes. I was really impressed. 

My Fairy Bra Mother came over with a measuring tape, made me feel very comfortable, walked me through the process. She measured me and found out that I have been wearing the wrong bra size. I was shocked and blown away that I been wearing a bra that was two cup sizes off.

Most lingerie brands don’t carry a wide range of bra sizes, but Nordstrom does: Low A to GG. I tried out my favorite styles and colors in an intimate dressing room area that reminded me of a chic bedroom. Now I’ve got bras that fit perfectly, and I never knew what I was missing.  

Ladies, I really recommend getting your bra size measured.  It will change your posture and help you feel better. 

So head over to the Nordstrom Frill Seekers event. 

You and your girlfriends are invited to a fun lingerie event at Nordstrom, where you can check out the hottest new looks for spring with the help of your own lingerie stylist. Whether you’re looking for romantic, flirty, seductive or a little of everything—Nordstrom lingerie stylists are specially trained to find your perfect size in the styles that make you look great and feel confident.

Even better, for every bra purchased from a participating brand at Nordstrom Frill Seekers events, $2 is donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.  Nordstrom is proud to make a combined minimum contribution in 2012 of $200,000 to Komen for the Cure® through these events and select Komen Race for the Cure sponsorships.

How great is that? You can find some great new bras for yourself and help find a cure for breast cancer. 

The Nordstrom Frill Seekers event is Friday and Saturday, April 20-21. Don’t miss it!

Have you ever been fitted for a bra before?

<3 Mish 

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Hi everyone,

I have a HUGE announcement to make! Watch the video below and then keep reading for more information on FAWN – a new media company and YouTube channel for hip, cool and forward-thinking young women. Enjoy!

I’ve been looking forward to the launch of this for so long, and I really hope that all of you are are as excited as I am. : ) Below is the official press release on the FAWN launch with even more information on the contributors and programming.

What are you most looking forward to seeing from FAWN? Let me know in the comments!

<3 Mish

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 4, 2012

MICHELLE PHAN LAUNCHES FAWN (FOR ALL WOMEN NETWORK)

Young women’s media network to feature original series starring Michelle Phan, Andrea Brooks, Bethany Mota, Chriselle Lim, Daven Mayeda, Jessica Harlow and Promise Phan.

The official launch on April 11th will be marked with a red carpet premiere streamed live on FAWN’s YouTube channel.

Santa Monica, Calif. - Today Michelle Phan announced details for FAWN (For All Women Network), a hip, cool and forward-thinking young women’s media company that specializes in developing interactive and engaging content for innovative audiences. As part of YouTube’s original programming initiative, FAWN will produce an original slate of shows that feature YouTube’s most influential beauty and style experts with over 4,000,000 subscribers and 1 billion video views.

“I am so excited to be partnering with YouTube to launch first-of-its-kind programming,” said FAWN founder Michelle Phan. “We strive to be the go to source for young women seeking inspiration, empowerment, and information around beauty, lifestyle and fashion.”

FAWN’s proven talent will star in different episodes across all of the company’s series. The company’s launch slate includes:

• Wanderlust, a travel series where FAWN travels the world to discover local beauty and fashion trends. Initial episodes were filmed in Italy and Hong Kong and the next destination is New Zealand.
  
  
• Yeah That Look is FAWN’s celebrity makeover show that features interviews and celebrity transformations with celebrities and makeup artists/stylists to the stars. The series is currently in production and features episodes with international style icon Dita Von Teese; supermodel and activist Coco Rocha; Warner Bros. Records artist Birdy; and star of ABC Family’s Jane By Design Erica Dasher.
  
  
• Close Up and Personal is FAWN’s intimate roundtable discussion series where five guests come together over tea and sandwiches to discuss beauty, fashion and relationships. The series is a casual and fun approach to producing a talk show with the first episodes to feature guest appearances by Armani Beauty creative director Tim Quinn and Paul Mitchell editorial director Luci Doughty.
  
  
• Other shows slated to premiere on FAWN include Storybook, a series of modern day fairytales, and The Cinderella Project, a series where young women are given the royal treatment during pivotal moments in their lives.

FAWN executive producers are Michelle Phan, Richard Frias, Josh Oliver, and Marc Schrobilgen.

The FAWN April 11th launch party will celebrate the unveiling of the channel as well as founder Michelle Phan’s 25th birthday, with the event’s red carpet streamed live on FAWN’s YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/fawn). The event will also feature DJs, a Lancôme Paris beauty bar, Couture Colour photo booth, Gelish nail bar, gift cards provided by JustFab.com and a dance floor powered by Ubisoft’s “Just Dance 3”.

ABOUT FAWN

FAWN is a young women’s media and technology company founded in 2011 by Michelle Phan and Richard Frias. The company focuses on producing original programming and developing new technologies for the distribution and consumption of fashion and beauty media online. The company is based in Santa Monica, CA.

ABOUT MICHELLE PHAN

Michelle Phan’s (pronounced ‘fawn’) beauty and fashion channel on YouTube boasts 1.9 million subscribers and 555 million+ video views. She is a spokesperson for Lancôme Paris, and the founder of FAWN and MyGlam.com. Phan made her directorial debut in 2011, directing and starring in two short films.
http://michellephan.com

For more information contact:

Ronit Cohn
ronit@fawn.tv
(310) 566-6679

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Hi everyone,

I recently received this Alexander McQueen clutch as a gift...isn't it beautiful?! I have been taking it everywhere with me. It's perfect for all sorts of occasions because the size and print make it incredibly versatile. You can dress it up and pair it with a pretty party dress for a fancy occasion, or pair it with a tee and pants or skirt for a glammed-up casual look. It makes such a statement no matter which way you work it!

This is a photo from Chriselle's blog from a Nylon x Coach event that we attended together not too long ago. That night I paired it with a pretty peach dress from ASOS to give the girly look a little more attitude!

Here's another look - this time I wore it with black pants, a leather jacket, and my trusty booties. : )

It was a sweet gift from Dominique. The man has good taste!

What accessories are you currently loving? Do you have a purse or clutch that you use all the time? Tell me more in the comments!

<3 Mish

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Hi everyone,

Look at this "square-do"!! (Square + hairdo lol) This is a photo from the Christian Dior Haute Couture show back in 2004. I just rediscovered it and thought it was worth sharing... Can you imagine if this had become a trend?! That poor model probably had such a headache after wearing this contraption. How do you think they got it to stay like that?

Tell me what you think about this square hair in the comments!

<3 Mish

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Photo is from here.

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Hi everyone,

I fly out to NY every month to work. Working corporate, you have to dress accordingly, but that doesn't mean you have to suit it up every day.

Here I am in my office. The glitzy purple pillows in the back are from Target :D

You can still dress up something simple for an office-appropriate look. Today I'm wearing my H&M black V-neck shirt paired with a beautiful magenta skirt. Because I'm so petite, I had to hike up the skirt up and used my BCBG belt to cinch the waist.

My shoes are from Zara, I swear I wear these shoes everywhere in NY. You walk a lot in this city, but these shoes are so comfortable that I can still look stylish with a boost of height!

For accessories, I'm wearing my Triangle Necklace and Geometric Jet Rings in gold and gunmetal, all House of Harlow.

As for my makeup, I decided to wear a very minimal look today! Just concealer, brows, and a nice lip stain. I wanted my outfit to make the statement. The magenta is so bold, if you wear too much makeup with this kind of color it can overwhelm everything.

How do you stay stylish in the workplace or at school?

<3 Mish

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Hi everyone,

Here are some of the behind the scenes photos from my shoot with Zhang Jingna, aka Zemotion. She is incredible and so, so talented. You can check out her work here and visit her Facebook page here. The behind the scenes photographer is Jung Kim and more of his photography can be found here.

Enjoy! :D

Daven working his magic

Me doing what I do!

Jingna rummaging through my goods

I buy a lot of weird things...

I look like I walked out of a Matrix movie!

It was 30 degrees and WINDY, my bare back suffered a lot…
Parachute dress from All Saints!

Jingna wearing All Saints too

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Album Cover Photo, seriously

One camera, one lens, one magician

Trying to look cool…

Me thinking of warm hot chocolate…

Sass & Bide dress

Hmmmm what to order…eating after a shoot is the BEST. Your stomach can hang loose! No longer sucking it in!

For a sneak peek close-up from the shoot, click here.

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What does this shoot make you think of? Are any of you into photography?

Happy Friday!

<3 Mish

Hi everyone,

This Accessorized post is all about some of my crazier rings…

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Photos by Jana Williams

These pieces remind me of armor in a way — the speared ring in the middle photo resembles a jousting stick while the hinged rings above look like the folds in a knight’s suit of armor. Do you see that too?

I really like the toughness factor to of these pieces. They add an element of strength and structure to a look without being covered in flashy embellishments. No outfit is dull with this knuckle armor! Here are some options at various price points if you’re looking to find some similar pieces...

1. Low Luv by Erin Wasson Double Triangle Ring in Silver & Gold, $45 each
2. Dorothy Perkins Layered Silver Tone Ring, $14.00
3. Melody Ehsani Armor-Dillo Ring in Gold, $31.95
4. Belle Noel Armor Finger Ring, $65
5. Gathering Eye Double Spear Ring, $19.95

These Eddie Borgo “Hinged” rings are out there in terms of price, but are certainly beautiful pieces if you can afford them:

1. Rose gold-plated, $290
2. Silver-plated, $275

What do you guys think of this jewelry? Do you wear crazy statement rings like this?

<3 Mish

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