Trend Alert!

The 80's are back!... Well at least neon colors are. Check out how these bright hues are being brought back into the fashion world.

Enjoy!
-Team Charlie

Pick of the Week

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us soon. If you are among the many heading to Cabo San Lucas, Baja California this holiday for some tropical fun, be sure to stop by Charlie Lapson’s Pick of the Week for some authentic Mexican food.

El Gordo Lele’s Tacos & Tortas is a known favorite of many visitors to this vacation spot. It is truly a taste of the local cuisine. Authentic tacos, tortas, and much more brought to you by the shop owner Javier.

Now, what makes this place truly special is the owner’s love of the English rock band The Beatles. The small restaurant’s walls are decorated with The Beatles’ posters, photos, and memorabilia. The shop may be small, but El Gordo Lele’s is a great example of how size doesn’t matter.

The owner Javier provides more than just some tasty meals. This tacos and tortas shop comes with entertainment! After grilling up your lunch or dinner, Javier puts on a show for all his guests with his rendition of classic Beatles’ songs. He comes out from the kitchen with his wig, faux guitar, and all! His lovable performance and great food is what keeps loyal customers coming back every time they visit Cabo San Lucas. Be sure to not miss out on this gem! Buen provecho!

Enjoy!

-Team Charlie

Trend Alert!

It's time to get down to Earth... with Tribal Print! These bohemian patterns are back in style and showing up on everything from wedges to bangles to furniture! These patterns are fun, colorful, and definitely eye-catching. Explore all the different patterns and color variations out there and get tribal today!

Enjoy!
-Team Charlie

Trend Alert!

Sparkles, and sequins, and glitter! Oh, my!

What better way to liven up your outfits than with this current fashion trend? Even just a little bit of glitz will make you a gem this season. Sparkle under the sun with this head-turning trend!

Enjoy!
-Team Charlie

TREND ALERT!

What's the newest trend everyone has been raving about? 

Feathers!

With all the different variations in shape and size, feathers can now be seen everywhere in fashion. From full length skirts, to clutches, to jewelry, these fun quills have been the new medium designers are creating with. Try out this fun trend with colored jewelry extensions or earrings such as the ones created by our very own intern!

Enjoy!
Team Charlie

Did You Know

The necktie for men is a classic fashionable accessory for all types of occassions. It's not uncommon to see women wearing this article of clothing either. While most of us are intrigued by the design, new trends or quality of ties today, we fail to know the history of this stylish look.

The necktie traces back to the time of Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) when Croatian military men in the French service, wearing their traditional small, knotted neckerchiefs, sparked the interest of the Parisians.

 Due to the slight difference between the Croatian word for Croats, Hrvati, and the French word, Croates, the garment gained the name "cravat". In addition, the tie was also used more as a handkerchief around the neck for hygiene and climate purposes.

And the rest as they say is history- the new "cravat" became a huge fashion craze in Europe where both men and women wore pieces of fabric around their necks. Later in the 17th century, the men wore lace cravats that took more time and effort to arrange. These cravats were often tied in place by cravat strings, arranged neatly and tied in a bow. Throughout time, these neckties gradually became longer and longer.

So the next time you are tightening up that knot on your tie you will know how and where the necktie evolved from.

Enjoy!

Team Charlie

Trend Alert!

Craving something juicy? Fruits are more than for munching on this season. This trend is fun, fresh, and perfect for playing up your usual outfits. Anything from bold fruit prints to fruit shaped accessories will be eye-catching!

Trend Alert!

Silver and Gold are fabulous classics, but Rose Gold is a fun but chic way to mix things up! This season rose gold is bringing a new look to accessories. The greatest thing about this warm metallic is that it's universally flattering on all skin tones. Try switching out your usual embellishments for a rose gold adornment to update your outfit.

Enjoy!
Team Charlie

Top 10 Beach Essentials

Now that the weather is warming up, the beach will become a popular destination to visit. Here are our recommended top 10 beach essentials to bring with you while you lounge around in the sand and catch some sun.

1. SPF! Be sure to protect your skin from harmful UV rays and prevent premature aging and skin cancer.

2. Some colored shades will be fun to wear at the beach while shielding your eyes from the bright sun.

3. Your scalp can sunburn too! Wearing a big floppy hat will double as sun protection as well as a stylish accessory.  

4. Bring a lightweight cover-up to wear to and from the beach, that way you can go straight to dinner or meet up with friends for a drink right after.

5. Just in case you accidentally spend too much time under the sun, keep some aloe vera handy to re-moisturize your skin.

6. Listen to some tunes while you're lounging with a portable player like the iPod shuffle.

7. Bring towels to layout on and dry yourself off with after dipping in the water.

8. A chic stylish bag such as this Charlie Lapson teal tote will hold all your essentials!

9. H2O! Don't forget a water bottle (or 2) to keep yourself hydrated.

Enjoy!
Team Charlie

Charlie Lapson Picks of the Week

This pick of the week, Team Charlie would like to give your sweet tooth a taste of the most extraordinary pastries and other baked temptations its ever had with the best of Bristish baking. 

EUPHORIUM BAKERY in London has become the ultimate shop for all of your fresh baked goods. From multiple grain breads to elegant cakes, this bakery has everything your mouth could ever dream of! With seven locations (the original on Upper Street Islington) Euphorium Bakery brings a delicate and unique process to its tasty baking. In business since 1999, this devine bakery uses fresh, seasonal and locally grown ingredients and believes that it's the flavor of the imaginary ingredients that "make the difference between good and great baking".

Hurry and find the nearest shop so you can taste for yourself!

You can also visit and follow there blog HERE.

Happy eating!

Team Charlie

Charlie Lapson Picks of the Week

This week, Team Charlie takes you on yet another trendy excursion through the hottest of Parisian cultural! Come experience the upscale club-goer’s favorite hot spot, Le Batofar. What is Le Batofar you ask? Well, it’s one of the most popular night clubs in Paris, France. It’s all about the musical culture, the drinks, and people. Of course, the fact that this club is right on the Seine River adds to the allure as well. That’s right! Le Batofar is a transformed former lightship club in south-east Paris moored on the Seine. Attracting the most influential people in Parisian nightlife who are looking to have an incredible time, Le Batofar is best known as a location for performances by world-famous DJs playing house, trance and techno music. The bar offers an impressive number of excellent drinks and you can be sure to find people from all over the world.

Visit this hot spot and enjoy all that it has to offer! We know you will have a great time!

A bientot!
-Team Charlie

Trend Alert!

With the weather heating up, we've decided to introduce this next trend to inspire you to cool down your look. Summer is just around the corner so start looking out for these vibrant blues. Anything from bright pigmented blue eyeshadows to dark royal blue suede stilettos or even jewelry with sapphire will be a great way to wear this trend. 

Enjoy!

Team Charlie

Charlie Lapson Picks of the Week

In the latest updates on Team Charlie's Picks of the Week, we take you to the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island is an exotic get-away eight miles off the coast of Puerto Rico. Once a US naval and even a fortress for pirates, this now peaceful island is home to Hotel W’s second retreat and spa worldwide. The island sits on a 30 acre stretch with access to two magnificent beaches. Hotel designer, Patricia Urquiola, in collaboration with Sierra Cardona Ferrer, transformed the island’s rusticity into an elegant and modern sanctuary with dark floors, geometric screens, wood cladding, and B&B Italia furniture (designed by Urquiola herself).

No hotel can bring you villa living the way the W does! It’s simply breathtaking and inspirational. Voted best Caribbean island by Travel and Leisure and featured on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Hot List, W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island is the place to go when you want to free yourself of life’s daily stresses. Allow yourself to get caught up in the tranquility of island living. Spend your days enjoying the water sports, dipping into the infinity-edged pool or diving into the depths of the forever sea. And just when you thought you couldn’t possibly be more relaxed, you can revitalize yourself at the Away Spa by W Hotels. Of course the fun doesn’t stop there! You can sample world class cuisine by Alain Ducasse and enjoy a variety of cocktails at sunset in the hotel’s uniquely designed living room. Book your next vacation to this HOT SPOT with your loved one or alone, and escape to W’s relaxing modern villa living amidst all that nature has to offer.

Happy Island Time!
~Team Charlie

Trend Alert!

Greetings everyone! We have another trend report for you today!

Scarves, scarves, scarves!

You've worn them all fall and winter long, now it is time to switch it up. This versatile fashion accessory can be easily wrapped and tied up to become a hair accessory. Pick a long rectangular scarf and try out all the different ways you can style up your hairdo. You can tie your scarf into a bow, wear your hair up or down, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are trying to complement your outfit or make a bold statement, this fashion trend is simple enough for anyone to pull off. So unravel your scarf from your neck and wrap it up!

Enjoy!
Team Charlie

Have you had your makeup brush for too long?

Charlie Lapson Picks of the Week

Ever dream about hiding out in a magical place where it seemed like no one else existed but you? Well imagine you and a select few other guests in the all secluded cave hotel in Cappadocia. If you don’t know about this ancient majestic city, pay close attention because Team Charlie will take you there! Hotel Yunak Evleri sits in the mountainous landscape of modern Turkey, which was created from a series of volcanic eruptions 3-9 million years ago.   

Recognized by savvy tourists as a must see destination, Yunak Evleri has six cave houses with a total of 30 rooms all dating back to the fifth and sixth centuries. Furnished with beautiful antiques and carefully renovated to keep its original style, this hotel is easily accessible from the Nevsehir Tuzkoy Airport (55km away) or the Kayseri Erkilet Airport (65 km away), with accommodation starting from 85 euro for a single room. 

So come pay a visit and explore Cappadocia for underground cities, hidden cavernous roman churches and stunning rock terrain. Take our virtual tour here to check out this fascinating place! Enjoy this royal treasure!