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Designer Suzy Levian Aligns New Pink Sapphire and Diamond Jewelry Collections with Breast Cancer Advocacy
A portion of the proceeds from each jewel sold will support breast cancer research this October.
Born into a jewelry legacy, Suzy Levian was the youngest of five children, with an aptitude for illustrating intricate designs. Rendering sketches for the family business early on, she had her eye on entrepreneurship, envisioning a signature brand across multiple categories, with female empowerment as the cornerstone. A mother of six, Suzy Levian embraces the dualities of modern womanhood—from nurture and networking to beauty and efficiency, her collections balance wearable, useable, beautiful pieces, with embracing one’s inner power. This October, Suzy is partnering to support women diagnosed with breast cancer, through the Suzy Levian Breast Cancer Awareness Month Page on her website. Those shopping the new jewels will have a portion of the proceeds from each sale donated back to three research foundations: National Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, offering an opportunity to give back while accessorizing, or to gift in solidarity.
The page features a selection of new pink and white jewels by Suzy Levian, with gemstones including: pink sapphire, diamond, morganite, cubic zirconia, pearl, and amethyst. Set in sterling silver, her Breast Cancer Awareness Collection is affordably priced, for woman to own and show camaraderie. As the most common cancer diagnosed in women, also occurring in men, breast cancer irreversibly changes lives. It is crucial to provide support for ongoing research and development.
Each Suzy Levian jewel features a signature hidden diamond within the band, symbolizing one’s inner strength. Meaningful for this collection, cancer warriors and advocates can wear a Suzy Levian Breast Cancer Awareness Collection jewel, recognizing the journey and inner strength to keep fighting, for oneself, and for loved ones.
“The process of going through hardship goes hand-in-hand with lifting others up,” says designer, Suzy Levian. “Breast Cancer is a battle no one should ever have to go through, and I wanted to create something that would help move us towards more solutions, while inspiring each other.”
About Suzy Levian
Suzy Levian is the youngest of the five children of Mr. A. LeVian, the founder of LeVian Corp. While working with her brothers at LeVian Corp., Suzy opened her own business, with the goal of empowering women through beautiful, affordable jewelry designs for all. Her signature collections are renowned for their breathtaking juxtaposition of gemstones and curves. Passionate and energizing, Suzy Levian creates provocative, elegant accessories catering to women invigorating their inner power.
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Innovative Losano Launches with Line of Sustainable Luxury Lifestyle Essentials
Losano, the latest in sustainable luxury lifestyle apparel, is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of their inaugural collection of iconic wardrobe essentials made for a conscious consumer. On October 10th, Losano will unveil a collection of meaningful luxury lifestyle essentials responsibly made in, and inspired by, the diverse metropolis of Los Angeles and designs to put people and planet before all else at www.losano.com.
Available direct-to-consumer, the 40-piece debut collection is priced from $99-$159 and available in sizes XS-XL, with select items available up to 2XL. With sustainability at the forefront of Losano, each meaningfully made garment enhances the everyday by creating beautiful, high-quality, and responsibly created products that are good for you and good for our planet. Using recycled and eco-friendly materials throughout the collection, Losano’s stylish yet high-performance garments include sports bras, hoodies, tanks, leggings, bike shorts, knit sets and more. Blue Sign certified, Losano’s EcoBrush and EcoBliss fabrics utilize Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) recycled water bottles which reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Meanwhile, the Recharge fabric incorporates Modal fibers extracted from naturally grown beech wood, renowned for its remarkable softness.
Every aspect of the collection, from design to transportation, is carefully thought through to be more mindful of the planet. Losano is manufactured locally in Los Angeles to reduce the environmental impacts of shipping as well as safeguard conditions and fair pay for all garment makers. All packaging is made from 100% post-consumer waste and recycled materials.
“Here at Losano, we strive to create and produce responsibly made, meaningful products that puts people and planet before all else. We believe that sustainability is a community endeavor and there’s a part to be played by everyone. Losano puts heart first with a heavy dose of generous spirit.”- Stacia Graffia, Founder.
Ahead of the October 10th collection debut, Losano has launched a referral program for early adapters of the brand who invite their friends to sign up for Losano’s official newsletter. Participants have the chance to win gift cards, an online private workout class hosted by fitness influencer Sami Clarke, merchandise worth $400-$5k, and a free trip to Los Angeles.
For more information, please visit www.Losano.com. & follow along on Instagram at @losanoofficial.
About Losano:
At Losano, we seek to enhance everyday by creating beautiful, highest-quality, and sustainable products that are good for you and are good for our planet. We are woman founded, we are creators, we are a team, and we are family. Manufacturing in LA is just the beginning. We’ve thought through every aspect of our process to your door to be more mindful of our impact on the planet. Sustainable luxury lifestyle essentials.
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Model Off-Duty: Heidi Klum Wears RS No. 9 Carnaby!
Love is in the air for supermodel Heidi Klum! The America’s Got Talent Host posted a tribute to her husband while sporting the Classic Tongue Sherpa Bucket Hat from The Rolling Stones’ fashion and lifestyle brand, RS No.9 Carnaby ($36, https://carnaby.
therollingstonesshop.com)! 
The hat is available online at carnaby.
therollingstonesshop.com and in stores at their flagship store, RS No. 9 Carnaby, located at 9 Carnaby Street in London’s Soho. -
CT Jeweler Hosts Month-Long “Breast Friends Fund-raiser” for Customer Survivor
According to the American Cancer Society, about 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women across the United States this year and 25% of them will have metastatic or stage 4 breast cancer. One woman who has chosen to look at her disease not as a burden, but as a way to help others is Glastonbury resident Sandy Cassanelli, who founded Breast Friends Fund (BFF), a non-profit organization dedicated to research and treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Now, Cassanelli charity is getting a boost from her BFF retailer – Baribault Jewelers and its premier The Power to B bracelet collection. Specifically, the family-owned business is hosting a Charity Shopping Event on Thursday, October 13, 2022, as well as offering a limited-edition The Power to B pink and silver bracelet throughout October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in which BFF will receive 20% of the proceeds from both jewelry programs.
“As a long-time customer, friend and neighbor, we support and applaud Sandy’s commitment to find a cure for metastatic breast cancer,” said Christina Baribault Ortiz, co-founder of The Power to B. “In fact, her positive spirit and unwavering determination to raise awareness for this type of breast cancer was our inspiration in creating the ‘B Strong’ power word for The Power to B collection.”
The Power to B bracelets encourage its wearers to B Strong, B Fierce, B Badass, B Limitless or B Fearless by linking the cursive phrases with a colorful cord or chain. The commemorative BFF bracelet is pink and silver, the signature colors of breast cancer awareness. The bracelet, which retails at an affordable $68 is available starting October 1, 2022 until inventory lasts at Baribault Jewelers’ store located at 81 Rankin Road in Glastonbury and on The Power to B website and at Water Street Jewelers in Guilford and Madison, CT
Besides the month-long bracelet campaign, Baribault Jewelers is also hosting a Charity Shopping Event on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in which 20% of the proceeds from all jewelry purchases in the store and online will be donated to BFF.
“As one of my favorite shopping destinations, I am honored that Baribault Jewelers has made Breast Friends Fund the beneficiary of this powerful two-pronged initiative,” said Sandy Cassanelli, founder and president of Breast Friends Fund. “There’s a lot of competition among breast cancer charities this time of the year and we distinguish ourselves by earmarking every dollar to breast cancer research to produce a cure.”
Cassanelli further notes that 100% of monies raised through her volunteer-run non-profit are directed to Dr. Eric Winer, one of the foremost researchers on metastatic breast cancer in the country, who is leading a team of researchers at Yale New Haven Health’s Smilow Cancer Hospital. Besides serving as Director of the Yale Cancer Center, Dr. Winer is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and President-Elect of the American Society of Clinical Oncology(ASCO).
“As a family who has been in business for nearly 75 years, we always heed the call to help relatives and friends in need,” adds Raeann Baribault Schwartz, co-founder of The Power to B. “We consider Sandy our surrogate sister and hope that our charitable collaboration shines a spotlight on the urgency to find treatments and a cure for breast cancer. After all, it’s not just Sandy and her family who need a miracle – the entire world needs it.”
About The Power to B
Created by sisters and designers Christina Baribault Ortiz and Raeann Baribault Schwartz in 2019, The Power to B fine jewelry collection aims to bring women together in joyful empowerment. The stunning 14k gold- or gold-plated phrase bracelets, necklaces and rings remind women to B Strong, B Fierce, B Badass, B Limitless or B Fearless. The Power to B is about being fearless enough to speak your dreams into the world and being strong enough to turn them into reality. Learn more at thepowertob.com.
About Breast Friends Fund
Sandy Cassarelli, a metastatic breast cancer survivor, created Breast Friends Fund (BFF) in 2016 as a fundraising initiative for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with a goal of finding a cure for the Stage 4 disease. All donated funds are earmarked “restricted” for Dr. Eric Winer, an internationally renowned metastatic breast cancer researcher, who is currently serving as Director of Yale Cancer Center and Physician-in-Chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. As of 2022 BFF has raised close to $900,000 and growing each day. To ensure that a cure is found, BFF is volunteer-run, and operating costs are personally funded by Craig & Sandy Cassanelli. Sandy and her family feel a sense of urgency when it comes to supporting Dr. Winer and his team in their effort to find treatments and a cure for breast cancer for the future of our daughters, sisters, nieces, mothers, aunts, and friends. Visit www.breastfriendsfund.org for more information.
Baribault Jewelers and The Power to B collection is donating 20% of the proceeds from every purchase of its limited-edition, inspirational, bracelet to the Breast Friends Fund non-profit organization during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October to raise funds for metastatic breast cancer research and treatment. The charitable bracelet is custom designed with a silver power word on a pink cord to give hope and strength to the wearer.
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Stylish Sets for Boys and Girls by Little Bipsy
It is October and still 90’s in Las Vegas. We are so looking forward to turning off our A/C and getting ready for Fall. The sets from Little Bipsy are unisex and so comfy. It’s so hard to find things that have fashionable cuts for boys and these were so awesome!
The first color here is Spiced Cider (Pull over and Jogger set in 4T). I just love this modern seasonal color on him. The pieces are soft and high quality even after several washes. There is a split hem on the side which is a detail that I personally love.
When the nights start getting longer and the days are cooling down, you know Fall is just around the corner! Be ready for the season with our new Spiced Cider pullovers! Designed with the same soft fabric and style as our core collection to ensure your little is as cozy as a cup of warm apple cider.
Details:
- Color: Spiced Cider
- High/low waistline
- Side slit for layering and non-restricted movement
- Ribbed neckline, cuffs, and waistband
- Grow with me sleeve cuffs
The next one is another Black Cherry. I LOVE this dark purple color and it’s truly beautiful and striking. This set was in 3T and fit perfectly. Since Niko has started Pre-K I have to make sure he can pull his pants back up after potty himself. These are his favorite pants for school and everyday!
Your little will look sweet as pie in our newest color for fall, Black Cherry! Keep the kiddos cozy this Autumn with our joggers, designed with comfort in mind, and in the same style as our core collection! This beautiful, rich purple color looks amazing on everyone, and is sure to be a season favorite!
Details:
- Color: Black Cherry
- Elastic waistband
- Functioning drawstring
- Slight drop crotch providing the perfect relaxed fit
- Front pockets perfect for storing treasures and treats
- Grow with me ribbed ankle cuffs
If you follow me on instagram, you would have seen me post about these a month ago! I can’t wait for the weather to cool down so was can finally wear these!
https://littlebipsy.com/
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Calling all Animal Lovers! Creatures. Critters & Kitsch oh MY! All at Unique Vintage
You can never say no to a cute outfit, especially a cute outfit with my favorite animals print on it! As my neighborhood has a couple of owls, I start to love this sharp and smart animal. Yes, why not to get a cute owl outfit? Plus the season is coming, now is fall, Halloween is coming! I need a real cute owl sweater to protect me. This is what I found at Unique Vintage, a vintage inspired fashion designed for every one and every body.
Unique Vintage Black & Owl Sweater CardiganA cozy addition to your wardrobe, this sweater cardigan is crafted in black knit, with pink highlights, and boasting a sweet embroidered owl on the waist. Outfitted with a removable faux fur black collar and a button up front.
Available in sizes XS-5X while supplies last. I am 5.7” and 127lb, I am wearing a Small.
If you want to have a match skirt, take a look of this Owl Hoot Print Swing Skirt. This playful swing skirt is crafted in a lightweight woven fabric that features multicolor owls printed throughout. Outfitted with a button up front and side pockets.
Not only owl outfits, but also a lot of animal prints that you might like. Take a walk on the wild side! Channel your inner animal magnetism with this curated animal print collection. Shop this collection for animal prints like cow print, leopard print, snake print, cheetah print, tiger print, peacock print, and more! Look through this wild and free collection for animal print home goods and retro Unique Vintage apparel.
Looking for the perfect animal print piece to let your wild side out? Look no further, darling! Unique Vintage has animal prints in all the classic and retro silhouettes in skirts and dresses, like swings, wiggle, fit & flare, pencil, babydoll dresses, minis, midis, maxis, and more. Need pants, shorts, or jumpsuits? Unique Vintage has them in every retro cut, like bootcut, bellbottom, high-waisted trousers, and skinny.
Need a vintage-inspired blouse, t-shirt, or cardigan? Unique Vintage has you covered, doll! Consider them your fan club, babe! Unique Vintage believes that fashion is for every body, and their Unique Vintage team is obsessed with whipping up chic vintage looks for you to take on the world in, darling. Fashion is empowering!
Whether it’s your armor against the day, your superhero costume, your canvas, or your happy place, Unique Vintage is totally behind you cheering you on in your fab, retro “main character” looks. From the beginning, Unique Vintage has been committed to creating the chicest looks for all of their vintage vixens and celebrating the iconic fashion of the past through contemporary designs made for every person of every body type. Their sizing has always been inclusive because they know every retro diva is one-of-a-kind. Shop Unique Vintage Animal Magnetism Collection for darling Plus Size animal print retro-inspired pieces they know you’ll adore.
Founded in 2000, Unique Vintage is a privately-held, female-owned and operated vintage-inspired clothing brand based in Los Angeles. As a leading, high-growth online retailer who has been honored as one of Newsweek’s Best Online Shops and as a member of the prestigious Inc. 5000, Unique Vintage is dedicated to inclusivity and the celebration of fashion, with a size offering of XS to 5X. Since 2017, UV has launched multiple collaborations under the ‘x Unique Vintage’ label, including Beetlejuice, Universal Monsters, Care Bears, I Love Lucy, Grease! and JAWS.
