Month: March 2014

VIRTUAL REALITY JUST GOT REAL

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Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset

Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset

FACEBOOK, The Social Media Megalith has purchased Oculus Rift-a relatively unknown Virtual Reality firm for 2 billion dollars. Who is Oculus Rift and Why would Facebook Pay 2 billion real dollars for a virtual reality company? Oculus started with a wave of internet support as a kickstarter proposal. The company promised it’s crowd-sourced financiers that it could fulfill their childhood fantasies and create the world’s first consumer grade Virtual Reality headset. In order to do this the company would have to climb a mountain of technical and economic challenges. In order for consumers to embrace VR-the headset would have to be light, small, durable and affordable. With the release of version 2 of the Oculus headset those goals are in sight. The incredible accomplishment of the little firm has proven the viability of Virtual Reality which was regarded as little-more than a 90’s based gimmick. There were few game developers interested in VR but the hard-won success of Oculus has inspired a shift in attitudes.

Project Morpheus, Virtual Reality for The Playstation 4

Project Morpheus, Virtual Reality for Playstation 4

The potential of Oculus seems to have provoked larger firms like Sony to see a future in VR. Sony has announced it’s own Project Morpheus, a VR accessory for it’s Playstation 4 and Microsoft has announced it’s effort to develop a similar device for it’s XBOX! The matchup between Oculus and these larger properties seemed destined for the demise of Oculus. In the gaming industry, distribution is everything and content is king. Game developers want the titles they create to be available for the most popular game systems. While everyone seemed to respect the moxy of this upstart tech company and it’s brash young founders, the entrance of the “big guys” meant that Oculus had a truly difficult path forward. The purchase by FACEBOOK completely alters the industrial equations. FACEBOOK’s name alone-in addition to it’s seemingly inexhaustible resources signals the potential of Oculus to grow into a viable platform for game developers.

Facebook’s vision for Virtual Reality goes far beyond video games. Mark Zuckerberg imagines the technology to be firmly within Facebook’s social media wheelhouse. Zuckerberg imagines virtual hangouts with your “friends”. Tomorrow’s Facebook friends won’t just be clickable icons and lengthy profiles. They will be interactive avatars, sitting on the couch next to you.  He imagines virtual shopping centers that enhance the shopping experience. And in sports he imagines courtside seats and sideline vantage points that make the best seats in the stadium available to any consumer. Virtual Reality has a very real future and thanks to Facebook, so does Oculus Rift.

American Horror Story Coming To Florida

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Another editorial favorite is FX’s American Horror Story. There is debate among the team as to which season was the best but what we can agree on is that it is between the second season and the third season. So imagine our excitement when the theme of the new season was revealed via Twitter and then imagine the extreme level of euphoria we experienced when the possibility that the new season might be coming to Florida.

For the readers who might be new to the magazine, or just not familiar, the magazine is based in South Florida.

According to EW, season four will be set in 1950s Jupiter with plenty of returning familiar faces. Jessica Lange will reprise her utterly-fabulous role as star, this time portraying a “German ex-pat who is managing one of the last freak shows in the U.S.” At her side, a trusty gang signaling the continuation of Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, and Frances Conroy. Fan favorites Emma Roberts and Denis O’Hare are also in talks to return.  Words can not express how reeked we are about Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett returning.

 

Shuzz Fashion Show 2014

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We were super excited about covering this event and we are happy to report that the amazing event did not fall short. Shuzz Fund a non-profit organization succeeded in their goal of raising $250,000 to continue their work of providing shoes to children in impoverished regions of the world. The event had many big named sponsors and concluded with an astounding fashion show featuring  Zac Posen’s Fall 2014 collection.

“This event would not be possible without tremendous support from Zac Posen, Neiman Marcus and our long list of sponsors – including Celebrity Cruises, Mercedes-Benz, Signature Flight Support and many more,” said Rita Lombardo, Founder, SHUZZ Fund. “Myself, SHUZZ Event Chairs – Dr. Megan Jack, Sara Maynoldi and Luis Prieto, and the entire 2014 SHUZZ Committee are extremely proud of what the organization has been able to accomplish in its startup years and look forward to celebrating success while increasing our ability to continue making an impact during SHUZZ | ART | FASHION in March.”

Here are a few of the pictures that our photographer, Andreme Photography, for the evening took.

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Worthy Approved Drunk In Love Cover

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This latest cover of Beyonce’s hit single Drunk in Love is near and dear to our Frank Sinatra and Count Basie loving Editor-in-Chief, Ju’lia Samuels. This cover takes on a swing-inspired sound with Cristina Gatti singing lead. The creators of the cover, Scott Bradlee and Post Modern Jukebox Band  have acquired a loyal following of fans with their knack for transforming pop songs into other genres, such as bluegrass, swing and doo-wop.

 


 

Reportedly, Beyonce loved the cover. She even shared it on her page.

 

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Have a listen and let us know if you like it as much as us.

 

 

Nina Agdal Kicks Off the Official Launch of bebe’s Sunglass Collection

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Photo Credit: Holiday Vargas

 

Last night in Miami Worthy Magazine had the opportunity to meet the face of bebe Nina Agdal kicked off the brand’s sunglass launch and spring campaign at the bebe store in South Beach. The Sports Illustrated cover girl signed autographs for fans and modeled the brand new eyewear collection.

Nina was joined by the brand’s CEO Steve Birkhold, Jeaninne Howard, and Real Housewives of Miami Adriana De Moura, Alexia Echevarria & Marysol Patton. Guests listened to music all night, tried on sunglasses, ate light bites and sipped on pink lemonades and mojitos from Miami Cocktail Company. After the in-store event the night continued for Nina and bebe, who attended an after-party at the Wall at W South Beach.

 

All photos from the night were taken by: Worthy Magazine photographer, Holiday Vargas

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For spring/summer 2014, bebe is introducing a sun collection of eyewear that revitalizes timeless shapes and offers new interpretations on the classics. Punctuated colors and mirrored lenses are incorporated into signature aviators, full volume glam shapes are subdued with marbled tortoises with understated hues, and the play on plastic vs. metal is prevalent within each release.

“bebe is a lifestyle brand, and aside from our apparel, non-apparel is a big part of our business,” says Steve Birkhold, CEO. “Launching sunglasses was a natural next step in expanding our accessories collection and rounding out our girls’ lifestyle needs. We wanted to create a collection that revitalizes timeless shapes and offers new interpretations on the classics – something that our bebe girl can have some fun with.”

The collection will range from $68-$88, and will be available in-stores nationwide and on http://www.bebe.com.

 

Pyrrha Game of Thrones Jewelry Collection

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As if we weren’t anxious enough about the approaching fourth season of Game of Thrones, recent reports confirm that there will now be a jewelry collection available inspired by the show and available on HBO stores. We are anxious are you?

Details:

The official Pyrrha for Game of Thrones collection launches April 4th and features unisex talisman necklaces and rings handcrafted from sterling silver and bronze. Each talisman features Pyrrha’’s unique interpretation of the sigils of the powerful houses of Westeros – Targaryen, Stark, Baratheon, Tyrell, Lannister and Greyjoy. These wearable conversation pieces will allow devotees a fashionable way to incorporate their love of the show, and allegiance to their favorite house, into their daily lives.

The range will be available at the HBO Shop (store.hbo.com), Pyrrha online (www.pyrrha.com) and select Pyrrha retailers starting April 4th. Prices range from $98 – $900. (Talismans as shown retail for $226)

Zac Posen to Present Fall 2014 Collection at SHUZZ | ART | FASHION Show on March 22nd in Boca Raton

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Zac Posen to Present Fall 2014 Collection at SHUZZ ART FASHION Show on March 22nd in Boca Raton, FL

When fashion and a worthy cause collide, we simply can’t hide our excitement. Philanthropists and fashion enthusiasts will be gathered together on March 22nd at the Signature Flight Support in Boca Raton to see Zac Posen’s Fall 2014 collection and to raise funds for The SHUZZ Fund, which is a non-profit organization that provides shoes to children in poverty-stricken areas. In the four years since its inception, SHUZZ Fund has donated tens of thousands of shoes to underprivileged children in the United States, Haiti, Japan, Guatemala, Nepal, Jamaica and Venezuela.

Now with their latest initiative to continue to raise funds for their noble cause,  The SHUZZ Fund has enlisted an all-star roster of sponsors.

“This event would not be possible without tremendous support from Zac Posen, Neiman Marcus and our long list of sponsors – including Celebrity Cruises, Mercedes-Benz, Signature Flight Support and many more,” said Rita Lombardo, Founder, SHUZZ Fund. “Myself, SHUZZ Event Chairs – Dr. Megan Jack, Sara Maynoldi and Luis Prieto, and the entire 2014 SHUZZ Committee are extremely proud of what the organization has been able to accomplish in its startup years and look forward to celebrating success while increasing our ability to continue making an impact during SHUZZ | ART | FASHION in March.”

With support from Neiman Marcus, the 2014 event is on track to raise more than $250,000, 100 percent of which will be given directly to relief efforts to donate shoes to children in impoverished communities internationally.

Tickets are currently available for General, Premium and VIP seating at the SHUZZ | ART | Fashion event and can be purchased by visiting http://shuzz.ticketleap.com/2014/. Ticket prices range from $100 to $250 and seating is limited.
To get involved, please contact us: info@shuzz.org.

ELISE BY ELISE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

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Elise by Elise has launched its much anticipated e-commerce website, making their coveted styles available across the US. The web-based boutique features the new Spring / Summer 2014 collection of American-made, fashion-forward women’s apparel.

Elise by Elise is a high-quality, contemporary women’s apparel line known for combining graceful silhouettes of fabrics with unique print on print contrast to deliver off the runway looks for the modern day woman. The line features a range of designs available in elegant pastel colors, just in time as the weather is finally warming up.

Kendra Valton is the Creative Director and Founder of the remarkable brand. She has never been afraid to push the effects of fabric and color when designing her collections and the newest collection does not disappoint. Before the brand officially launched in 2008, it took Kendra five years to perfect her designs and launch a line that would make women feel beautiful and confident. It was a lifelong dream for the designer. Kendra explains, “I’ve always had a love for the way women dressed. Clothing was the ultimate self-expression to me even as a child. I have envisioned myself as a clothing designer for as long as I can remember”.

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Elise by Elise is made using only premium fabrics and materials to ensure quality and comfort. The designs are created to make women feel beautiful whether is be at the office or out to lunch. The Spring/Summer collection includes maxi dresses, jumpers, shorts, short sleeve, and long sleeve shirts available in blush pink, baby blue, slate grey, cream and coral.

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Elise by Elise is unique in that it emphasizes femininity and grace while incorporating fashion-forward designs. The off-the-runway looks are made affordable while still ensuring high-quality pieces. The pieces range in price from $69 to $218. For more information or to purchase these beautiful designs you can visit: www.elisebyelise.com.