At first glance, Blingsting — a can of pepper spray with a sparkly rhinestone case and heart-shaped nozzle — looks a little silly. “It definitely is,” agrees creator Andrea Atteberry, 33, who began developing the concept four years ago with her mom, Kathy. “But if making it look cute and stylish gets more girls to carry it, then that’s great.”
By Nancy Chuda founder and Editor-in Chief LuxEcoLiving and co-founder of Healthy Child Healthy World.
You can never have too many great flat shoes. Dolce Vita's pointed-toe Giya flat is perfect for slipping on before heading to brunch or a commute into work. We love the look of the two-tone black and white leather, the classic silhouette, and the touch of gold at the toe. Wear them to dress up even the most casual jean or tee look, or as your go-to comfort shoe at the office.
This month marks my one year anniversary of being a NYC resident. I relocated to chase my dream of breaking into this fashion industry full time. I moved not realizing that there would be multiple new beginnings within this one year time frame. All of these new beginnings forced me to rediscover myself and my true love for style and individuality. I've learned quickly that fashion is not and will never be just about garments and pretty clothes. It's more about the backstory. The people behind the clothing and the people their wear and reinvent clothing daily.
