Nautica Gifts

What I really love this time of year is how excited everyone seems to get about gift giving. Sure, I know there's the madness of Black Friday and the craziness of Cyber Monday but it's all for a good cause right? It's all about giving! At least that's what I keep telling myself but thanks to Nautica, I was able to enjoy and casual shopping experience full of lots of fabulous items.

Last night, I attended the Nautica gifting suite and to my surprise and ultimate dismay, I found lots of stylish pieces I would love to have for myself as well as give away but I wasn't allowed to say my famous statement, "I'll take one of each please and thank you." However, I am quite thankful for what I was able to pick up.

If you haven't completed your Christmas shopping or even if you have (and if so, you must be like Superwoman or something!), stop by Nautica and get a few more things. I promise...it will be worth it!

 Thanks for an awesome event Nautica!

And the added bonus was getting a few awesome shots of the Christmas Tree and skating rink from the view at the Bryant Park Hotel. My camera is so awesome!

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Hilarious Holiday - Target

So...When I first heard about the "Ugly Christmas Sweaters" at Target, I thought, "Why on Earth would I want one of those?" Then, to my surprise, it seems the whole world is going nuts for ugly Christmas sweaters, actually ugly sweaters in general...go figure! Even my Hubby says he wants one!

So...in great StyleMayvin fashion I felt it was my duty to head on over to my local Target and play around in the dressing room.  Although not every sweater has a Christmas theme, I do believe they just might ALL fit into the I'm-so-Ugly-I'm-cute category. Meanwhile, I'm quite sure the other shoppers found my little excursion either extremely entertaining or beyond annoying. Either way, I had a blast! Thanks Target! This just might be the most fun I've ever had prepping for a blog post!

Leather gloves...Patterns, Stripes, Black & White with a pop of color!

Pop, Pop, Pop...just like popcorn to string up and add to your super gaudy Christmas tree!

THIS...really is my Ugly (and Scary...hence the "paws out" stance) Christmas Sweater!

I'm so not a cat person but I couldn't resist the actual bell sewn into the sweater! Playing it sassy and...

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..playing it cool. This is multi functional sweater, just in case you didn't know.

And quite possibly my absolute favorite sweater! #SELFIE! Because no one does a selfie better than StyleMayvin!

*Promotion/Sponsored Post #HilariousHoliday

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Virtual Fitting Room?

With the news of the innovative 'virtual fitting room' App, Stylewhile, now I can truly say there's an app for everything! Launched in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue, Stylewhile has just announced the addition of Accessories and Shoes to the App. 

The App, which initially launched in September, has been changing the face of online shopping by allowing users of various sizes to virtually 'try on' clothes before purchase.  Sounds so cool right?  It is!

With the new version of the App, shoes and bags from the likes of Rebecca Minkoff, Jimmy Choo, Diane von Furstenberg,  Marc by Marc Jacobs and Kate Spade, and jewelry from Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Oscar de la Renta and many others will be available.

It is estimated that in the near future 25% of all retail shopping will move online. Stylewhile is anticipating this move by creating an entirely new way for customers to interact with online stores, offering a highly personalized experience that allows and encourages creativity while shopping online, while also ensuring that consumers are buying the right clothes for their personality and body type. 

"Our dream is to build an App that helps women to find and buy the right items so that there would be a lot less of those ’I have nothing to wear’ moments or ‘this looks differently in person than it did online’!", says Stylewhile Founder and CEO, Jutta Haaramo “

Stylewhile is available in the App Store for iPads operating with IOS 6/7. The App is free to purchase.

For more information please visit www.Stylewhile.com 

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Evening Of Style - StyleMayvin In LA

Lincoln Motor Company and actress Nia Long celebrated an “Evening of Style” in Los Angeles for the LA Auto Show kickoff and as always, I was honored to attend as one of Lincoln's VIP guests! The event, which took place at Hollywood’s Siren Studios, played host to the celebration of art, design and culture as well as the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility vehicle. 

Nia Long arrived in style in yet another one of my newest Lincoln favorites...the MKZ.

Gotta love a red carpet event...

...I know I do!

The “Evening of Style” was hosted by actress Nia Long and guest attendees included Daphne Wayans and many more. 

Additionally, Lincoln MKC Brand Manager Jeff Reid also held an in depth discussion moderated by Automotive Rhythms president and publisher Kimatni D. Rawlins. 

Guests enjoyed fashion, specialty drinks and the soul and garagefunk sounds of BLACK WAAT3R.

Meanwhile...I do believe the MKC is the perfect look for me right?

Other stylish attendees included...

Terrell Tilford (Actor, The Guiding Light)

 Zena Foster (Corespondent)

Kel Mitchell (Actor, Good Burger) 

Eddie George (Former Professional Football Player)

Pooche Hall (The Game) and Eddie George 

The 2015 MKC is set to debut this summer and is the second of four all-new Lincoln vehicles to be introduced by 2016. Lincoln MKC first appeared as a concept vehicle at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit last January, and was warmly received by media and consumers alike. The production version was revealed to the media last week in New York City, making the L.A. Auto Show the first chance for consumers to see the vehicle up close. 

On the heels of the 2013 MKZ sedan, MKC is the second of four all-new Lincoln vehicles to be introduced by 2016. It becomes the newest entry in the small premium utility segment, the fastest-growing luxury segment that has seen more than 200 percent growth since 2009.  

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LACOSTE + Peter Saville

The latest limited edition holiday collector polo shirt series by LACOSTE is now available online and at select retail stores!

Are you a LACOSTE fan? Well, to celebrate the 80^th anniversary, LACOSTE chose the British art director Peter Saville (co-founder of Factory Records, created art for Joy Division, New Order, Pulp) to hype up the holidays!  He twisted the iconic LACOSTE crocodile and has made 8 contemporary collectable shirts complete with his signature humor, intelligence and creativity.

Where can you get yours?

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2015 Lincoln MKC - AutomotiveSTYLE

I am completely in love! No...seriously...mini SUV's (crossovers) are my cars of choice for everyday driving. I like them because of the amount of space they offer and when it looks as haute as this one, there's no way you can go wrong!

The Lincoln Motor Company’s reinvention took a major step forward with the unveiling of the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility vehicle.

The Lincoln MKC is a unique creation from the ground up with an assortment of first-in-class features. Its all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost^® engine offers excellent performance while its ingeniously implemented wraparound liftgate is an example of masterful customer convenience.

Lincoln MKC is a perfect blend of inspired automotive design and dynamic driving performance in a segment that has grown in popularity in recent years,” said Jim Farley, executive vice president of Ford global marketing, sales and service and Lincoln. “As a challenger luxury brand, entering this segment is a natural next step for us. MKC will do more than just compete – it will change the way people think about Lincoln.”

In the past, Lincoln may have been seen as a brand for an "older" customer but this MKC, gave me so much life! It's youthful, vibrant and modern design is reminiscent to the AMSALE "Noah" wedding dress...perfect in every way. Silk taffeta corseted bodice with straps and full skirt? A sleek, sculpted body with its "high beltline and low shoulders"? Yes...both the dress and the MKC possess a luxurious, sophisticated personality.

Then there's the interior of the MKC. It embraces driver and passengers alike...complementing and maybe even overshadowing whatever ensemble you may be wearing! And its new and innovative technology personalizes the MKC ownership experience. 

My favorite style features?

• Inviting, plush leathers with French stitching
• Optional Bridge of Weir leather
• Real wood trim
• Panoramic, all-glass Vista Roof^® 
• Lincoln’s signature push-button gear shifter
• Owner Approach Detection illuminating “welcome mats” 
• Soft exterior lighting
• Signature split-wing grille

So, as Soo Kang, Lincoln interior design chief said, “Our use of colors, materials, stitching – every detail was considered to create an overall luxurious experience.” And that my dear is what you call success! From sketch to reality, just like any beautiful design, it is my pleasure to fully take in the MKC in all of its glory...

...Now I just need to drive it! Stay tuned...

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