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Mar31
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It was crisp, cool night here in San Diego as I walked home from  getting a bite to eat. It made me wonder if spring is ever going to come. It's already April and usually by this time the warm weather starts to kick in.
I don't see myself shopping for those cute new spring outfits anytime soon. And I wonder if this weather has affected sales in the clothing industry. All stores at this time are carrying the latest spring fashions, but I don't see anybody wearing them yet.
Case in point: I'm still wearing sweats and a big puffy jacket in San Diego.
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Mar31
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I'm anticipating Season 3 of Project Runway. How I've become hooked on this show, I'm not quite sure. Perhaps it gives me hope that someday I could be a famous designer and celebrities will be clamoring for my designs :)...
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If you were a fashion designer, would you like your designs to be copied and sold for less? It's been going on for ages in the fashion industry, but now it seems that some designers are trying to do something...
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With any business it's important to stay in touch with your clients. I believe in the fashion industry this is especially important. As fast as the industry changes - and we all know that new trends start at the blink...
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I'm a big proponent of listening to what your customers have to say. It truly is what makes a business thrive and the fashion industry is no exception. And J. Crew understands this concept. Due to demand from customers, J....
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Mar30
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Surprise, surprise - Walmart is doing it again. Awhile back I talked about Walmart and a new women's clothing line. Now Walmart has announced that it will be introducing a new urban menswear: "Exsto". The clothing line will come out...
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I've always been a comfort shoe shopper and at times it can be quite a challenge to find heels that are comfortable. Countless times I have bought shoes that weren't oh, so comfortable, but a girl's gotta do what she's...
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Frida Giannini, the successor to Tom Ford, is taking Gucci on another journey. A journey back to all that is classy, all that is creative, and all that is simply Gucci. Not that I didn't like Tom Ford's idea of...
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I checked out some photos from Lakme Fashion Week, and quite frankly, am surprised. My ideas of India fashion are quite narrow, I have to admit. Being from the U.S., my thoughts of fashion from South Asia are limited to...
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Mar29
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Phat Fashions is hosting a "Design Our T-Shirt Contest" to raise money for Fashion Delivers, a newly formed non-profit organization that helps victims of natural disasters. Fashion Delivers collects donated clothing and distributes to the people who need it. "Fashion...
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In a big celebration at Rockefeller Center Monday night, the CFDA announced their nominees and honorees for its 2006 Fashion Awards which will take place this June. Here's a list of the categories and nominees: WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEARFrancisco...
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I'm bummed that I had a chance to shop in H & M in San Francisco this past December, but the holiday rush left me standing outside with only a glimpse of the inside. There was a huge line to...
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The way I go through purses, I think this is a great idea: borrow those designer purses instead of paying an arm and a leg up front to buy just one. If you're not familiar with Bag, Borrow or Steal,...
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Just when you think you can't grow anymore, you decide to join forces with another company and have some fun in the process. I'm seeing it more and more now, this integration of fashion with other business ventures. I talked...
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Mar28
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Move over Paris Hilton, Sienna Miller has made the fashion "It Girl" list. I just came across an article that says it was Sienna who started the necklace layering, the cowboy boots with the skirt, skinny jeans tucked in boots,...
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ACNielsen conducted a global online survey of 21,000 people and found that Armani, Versace, and Gucci are the three top fashion brands. This goes to show that strong brands make for good business. High fashion is identified with quality, sophistication,...
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My boyfriend says that people should be shot for paying thousands of dollars for a clothing item. What he fails to understand (as most of the male species do - I presume) that fashion is art. Versace would be the...
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A couple weeks ago I jokingly talked about the latest accessory being the pooch, but its the pet products industry that's actually making mega bucks as of late. Looks like dressing up your pooch is the big trend right now. ...
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Mar27
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Wouldn't it be great to be able to open up your purse at night and be able to find your keys in that jungle of a purse? The idea hit Kara Kurcz and Brian Lee one night when they were...
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I've never applied for a big time publisher like Condè Nast, so I can just imagine what it would be like trying to figure out what to wear for an interview with them. Almost Girl shares an interesting and entertaining story for Carnival of Couture
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It's the start of India's Lakme Fashion Week and model and actress Elizabeth Hurley made an appearance to share in the celebration. She helped kick off a bash of the 10th Anniversary of Verve Magazine, a fashion and lifestyle magazine,...
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This weekend I thought I'd stroll around Fashion Valley mall to check out what's new and exciting. Apparently quite a bit has been going on since I last visited! I remember working at Fashion Valley when it was a humble...
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Japan held its second Japan Fashion Week 2006 and it looks like the world is starting to take notice. According to an article at Zee News, Tokyo has lagged behind the fashion capitals like Paris and New York, but is...
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Mar25
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When I worked in the handbag department of Nordstrom I was enamored with the plethora of designer purses that we carried, but never really paid attention to the "details". One day, a customer pointed out that she wanted the Kate...
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Looking for a fashion event to go to in Asia? Here's what's going on this week: Fashion Access in Hong Kong - over 800 fashion suppliers from 35 countries all under one roof. The dates for the event are March...
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For years now I've watched Lil Kim on the red carpet and as always am disgusted with her sense of style. Now I know I've said here before that everyone has their own idea of beauty and I try not...
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Last year Forbes ranked the top 100 celebrities and among those celebrities were a few highly paid models. Gisele Bundchen topped the model list followed by Heidi Klum, Kate Moss, Tyra Banks, and Adriana Lima. Most fashion houses and designers...
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I still haven't made it over to the "East Side" (of the U.S., that is) so, I thought I'd check out Barney's website and do some pretend shopping. On the bottom, left-hand corner of the website were my favorite words,...
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Mar24
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Today for lunch I decided to pick up some food from my favorite Filipino place down the street. I walk into the food joint and notice the lady's purse who's standing in front me. Very cute. But then... I look...
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It's no secret that hip-hop artists love their clothes and their bling. Many of these artists have crossed over to the fashion industry and have come out with their own clothing lines. Diddy, Jay-Z, Nellie, and now Kanye West have...
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For the past several weeks since starting this blog I've visited other fashion bloggers' websites to see what other fashionistas are talking about these days. I've come across this "Carnivale of Couture" in which a designated fashion blogger hosts or...
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I came across an interesting report via Fibre2fashion.com that stated Wet Seal, Inc showed a quarterly net loss of $2.8 million. Now the reason I find this interesting is because I used to work for Wet Seal, so I'm familiar...
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We all know that the internet is growing and growing, and fashion designers, especially jewelry designers like me, are making a name for themselves via the world wide market on the internet. Who needs a PR person? You can provide...
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Mar23
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Denim is taking center stage at L.A.'s Fashion Week. Brands like Rock and Republic, Antik Denim, Taverniti and Yanuk have made their appearance on the runways. And who nowadays isn't wearing denim? But could the market already be saturated? Most...
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Yes, I love fashion. I'm not obsessed with it like some girls I know - I just like to write about it. (Is that considered obsessed?) As a consumer of fashion - and who isn't - I'm not particularly loyal...
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Looks like kids in the U.S. aren't alone when it comes to high statistics of obesity. According to an article at The Age, it seems that clothing for these "plus size" kids is hard find in Australia. The Australian Medical...
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Virginia Postrel wrote an article on Project Runway that tells us that yes, fashion is a business - and it's a darn good business too! What industry do you know of that changes at lightning speed? And everyone will always...
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I love it when companies think about the community and become involved globally in humanitarian efforts. It's one thing to make money, but it's another thing to make money and give back to the community. Take Nike - they're working...
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Mar22
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Ok, if you don't know by now, white is the new "it" color for the spring. I've always been terrified to wear white because of the clean factor. Just too darn lazy to clean anything. But white seems to be...
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I remember as a child always going to JCPenney to go shopping. It would be an exciting day when I walked out with some new adornment. And somehow as I grew older, JCPenney lost its appeal, until recently. The company...
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Just when you thought there were enough fashion magazines out there, Christopher Cashak comes out with a magazine that takes a different perspective of the fashion industry. Instead of articles, Cashak's magazine will be predominated by photography along with interviews,...
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Anyone in business will tell you that if you want to increase revenue and exposure to different markets, a joint venture is a strategy to consider. An example of joint ventures in the fashion industry is a recent agreement between...
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Fashion is forever changing and it seems so hard to keep up with it. We all know that fashion works in cycles and usually comes back as evidenced by present trends representing the 1980's. In the 90's we saw the...
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Mar21
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Are you a jewelry designer looking for inspiration and jewelry blogs? Here's a roundup of some very informative blogs that I subscribe to or just found: The Jewelry Weblog - this jewelry blog by Tammy Powley is updated daily and...
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I was a little disturbed when I read Kiss Me, Stace's blog and found out that stilletos are outlawed in Mobile, Alabama. Who has the authority to say what you can and cannot wear in public? I added "in public"...
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Artists aren't just artists anymore - artist meaning actors, singers, a.k.a "A-Listers". They're models, they're spokespeople for beauty and fashion companies, and they bring much needed press to runway shows. Take Mercedes Benz's Fashion Week in L.A. , for instance. ...
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Curvy women are still fighting to make it into high profile fashion magazines. As Fashionologie said regarding the April 2006 issue of Vogue, "It's a nice idea for Vogue to do the whole bodily conscious thing, but perhaps there could...
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First it was Scion wanting to join the fashion world, now it's Samsung. This electronics giant will be launching a fashion brand in the United States come 2008. However, Samsung has always had a propensity for fashion. Samsung currently has...
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Mar20
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I read an article at MiamiHerald.com that said more and more high fashion and luxury stores are selling designer goods at their websites and that they have prospered because of it. I also learned that the sales of luxury goods rose...
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Imagine dedicating a whole blog to all the great beauty and fashion you've found. Enter SheFinds.com - sharing all the goodies and offering great reviews on them. Of course, I fell in love with a purse that I saw on...
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Protests against using animal fur are becoming more popular while pollution and waste spread from manufacturing facilities. This had led to a new generation of fashion designers making designs from organic goods and recycled material. A Canadian fashion design student...
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Part 1 - Part 2 After you've researched the market and your competition, you'll want to become more familiar with your company and why you want to go into business. Here are things to do or consider:...
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Last week the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) held a ceremony to celebrate the the renovated sewing and cutting facility. The facility will have a GERBER cutter and spreader which will provide students a view of the product development and...
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Mar19
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Fashiondex.com - a great resource especially for those of you in the textile industry: This website contains many listings of contractors, manufacturers, has a boat load of books on subjects such as how to's, sourcing, pattern making, and links to...
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When I was selling handbags at Nordstrom, there was one purse I wasn't quite wild about - the "It" bag by Dooney & Bourke. Sure, young college girls were hunting them down like mad women, but frankly, the only thing...
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The Edinburgh College of Art is looking to revamp its fashion department to attract more attention to the school. Graduates of ECA, including Yong Hei Fong and Lindsay Scott are already making their mark in the fashion world. "We are...
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When I first started making jewelry, many people told me that I should start a jewelry business. I thought it was a good idea because I did want to work for myself, but the business-minded side of me knew that...
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I love how the Internet has revolutionized the fashion industry. Besides the obvious fact that information is abundant on the Internet, you can now view runway shows and share sooo many fashion pictures via the web. With the click of...
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Mar18
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We've all been taught not to judge a book by its cover, but that's a hard rule to live by in the fashion industry. As a designer, buyer, CEO, or whomever, you want to represent the company the best you...
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I've noticed that there seems to be quite a bit of press surrounding India since President Bush visited there. With many major U.S. companies outsourcing to India, I'm sure it won't be long before India will make an impact on...
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Accessories: they can make or break an outfit. If you're going to splurge on anything, it's your shoes and your bags. You can be wearing a slammin' designer outfit, but if the purse and shoes are below quality, it can...
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Singer and fashion diva, Beyonce has teamed up with her mom, Tina Knowles, to come up with their own line of clothing called "House of Dereon", named after Beyonce's grandma, Dereon. The collection stems from three generations of style blended...
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They say that a "picture paints a thousand words" and in the world of fashion, a name paints alot of money! Think of Martha Stewart, Disney, or Elizabeth Taylor, or Donald Trump. They made agreements with companies to have their...
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Mar17
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Out with the bohemian skirts, in with the skinny jeans! Pencil thin jeans are the thing of the season, but I don't think you'll catch me wearing a pair. And please, if you're not skinny, don't let me catch you...
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"A woman's dress should be like a barbed- wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view. "-- Sophia Loren "A good model can advance fashion by ten years. "-- Yves Saint Laurent "About half my designs are controlled fantasy,...
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I often scour the internet and thumb through fashion magazines searching for ideas for my latest creations. But oftentimes it seems that I spend too much time searching and not enough time doing. Proponents of meditation say that if you...
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As Hubby and I walked out of the movie theater today, we were approached by a girl selling Girl Scout cookies. (Ah, yes, you know it's that time again!) I couldn't resist buying a box of Thin Mints. As we...
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Fashion designer, Oleg Cassini passed away at Long Island due to a broken blood vessel in his head. Cassini was born in Paris and came to the United States in 1936. He held jobs in New York before going to...
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Mar16
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Just came across a neat little site called "Fashion School Review". There's a listing of fashion schools in the U.S. along with links to fashion design jobs, fashion design tips, and fashion design news. What attracted me to this website...
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Ever since her gig on "Sex and the City", Sarah Jessica Parker has been known to me as a fashion icon. Her smile is charming and her style is effortless. And now that I think about it, I believe it was...
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Sean "P Diddy" Combs is not one of my favorite people right now. First, it was the racy ad with the two somewhat naked women and now these kids as models. Yes, sex sells, but having these kids looking like...
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Ok, us girls can't seem to get enough of this little black dress and this spring it makes another comeback. Thank God, one less thing to buy :) Black in spring, you say? Why not! With black, you can highlight...
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According to Standard & Poor's Marketscope, luxury retailers such as Coach, Nike, and Ralph Lauren are setting their sights on Asia to market their goods. As the population and economies grow in countries such as China and Japan, so does...
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Mar15
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Being a creative person and a business person can be tough at times - believe me, I know... There are many things to take care of in addition to creating your own products. And sometimes all those "things to take...
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