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May30
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I have to agree with Designer Ella, the new Old Navy ad campaign is  "not to my liking" either. (But hey, if you like it, I still love you!)
Old Navy needs to come out with something different instead of the same ole corny commercials with people dancing or accepting some award. Thank God I don't watch that much TV anymore and when I do, it's beer and car commercials because I'm watching the NBA Finals.
Old Navy can certainly learn from beer and car commercials...some of them are pretty funny. Why not have Ellen Degeneres dancing on a commercial? At least she can dance!
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May30
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It was a beautiful day in May and my boyfriend and I were going out to have our weekly lunch "date". I was wearing a knee-length denim pencil skirt, some cute summery-like top, and Bandolino heels. The sun was shining...
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If there's one diva that I truly admire, it's Audrey Hepburn. Classy, chic, and just an all around natural beauty... Ms. Hepburn put the "C" in classy, ok! To me, she epitomized the hollywood glamour look. Yes, I do own...
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While other fashion houses are expanding into India and China, Giorgio Armani is expanding in Mexico with a second boutique to open at the Antara Polanco Mall. This special boutique will carry the Emporio Armani line for women and men...
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Levi's has revamped their website and I'm diggin' it...and diggin' into the archives where you can find these interesting holdings (taken from the website): The "XX" - the oldest pair of 501® jeans in the world, from c1879 10 pairs...
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May29
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So, what do you think about this new trend...high fashion designers offering affordable clothing lines? Isaac Mizrahi did it, Nicole Miller did it, and now I've learned via Coquette that Alexander McQueen is doing it. Some people will say that...
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So, someone in Sony land thinks that there's a market for lux fashion accessories...I just read via engadget that Sony has come out with a Playstation Signature line of accessories. I was super-blown-away by the prices at first, but then...
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A study was done at the University of Alberta School of Business (Canada) where they found that shoppers are less likely to buy clothing that someone else has touched. I think it a little odd that someone would come up...
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May28
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"I'll take the YSL Muse bag in white croc, please...and yes, I'm paying cash." Ha! How I wish I could do that :) That's certainly one of the ultimate dreams - to sport a purse that is uber-chic. I mean,...
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People have gathered at the Cannes Film Festival to pay tribute to the great films and film makers...and I'm checking out what the celebrities are wearing (Ok, you caught me - it's a guilty pleasure!). I happened across this article...
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I don't think there are any less petite women in the world these days, right? So, why would Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale's scale back on their petite departments? According to an article at AZCentral.com, petite women "would...
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May27
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Fashion is a Verb is hosting this week's Carnivale of Couture and the question is: What movie do you credit with being responsible for the biggest Fashion Don'ts? In other words- Which movie started off clothing trends that never should...
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I've never heard of Manish Malhotra before today, but as part of my goal to "broaden my horizons" (and yours!) in the fashion realm, I try to provide fashion news and information on an international scale.
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According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the "number crunching" still goes on weeks after the Australian Fashion Week in Sydney, but a designer is shining her light on the fashion world... Kirrily Johnston. She's being dubbed the "creative highlight" of...
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I don't know about you, but they're going to have to come up with something more than ice cream to get me to come to the mall! How about free music concerts? People came by the thousands when William Hung sang at a mall here in San Diego...
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According to Reuters, via The New York Times (free registration), Eddie Bauer is seeking a buyer. Sales last year dropped and it seems that customers didn't respond well to changes in its product mix. Sound familiar? According to analysts, Eddie Bauer...
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May26
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According to the The Budget Fashionista, Kathryn Finney, there seems to be some debate about whether or not the Nicole Miller line for JCPenney is up to par with the "actual" Nicole Miller clothing line. I put "actual" in quotes...
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Yes, my dear fashion divas, the 80's are truly back... I'm reading Harrods Girl's of I Am Fashion Shirtdress review and I start getting flashbacks of eighth grade - the year my mom bought my first shirtdress. Ahh..I remember that...
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What happens when you're a famous model that gets divorced from a music mogul - you get Fabulous, baby! (Well, you should get fabulous no matter what anyways!) Kimora Lee Simmons is doing just that with the recent release of...
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A headline at The New York Times is telling St. John to "Act Your Age". Awhile ago I briefly talked about how the company made quite a move making Angelina Jolie the "new face". I look at the St. John...
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Heidi Klum grazes the cover of C Magazine's (California Style) June/July issue wearing a red YSL blouse with tons of ruffles sewn down the front - looking stunningly beautiful. For Heidi, her fame wasn't automatically handed to her like some...
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May24
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I stumbled upon the Second Style Fashionista blog just now...and as I'm reading the entries, I'm wondering who these fashion designers and companies are and why all the pictures are all in digital form. Then it hits me... Oh! This...
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This week Puma unveiled its new 8,500 square foot brand center in Westford, Massachusetts. With seven showrooms, it boasts the company's Spring 2007 lines of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The center has conference rooms, moveable product wall displays, and very...
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According to Vogue, the newly renovated Fiera Milano Congressi will host the spring/summer 2007 runway collections. Representatives of fashion houses gathered to preview the venue where Mario Boselli, the president of the Italian fashion council gave a presentation. This new...
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Are you a Tim Quinn or Giorgio Armani cosmetics fan? Now is your chance to meet Tim, makeup artist to the stars, on June 1st and 2nd at the Saks Fifth Avenue in Austin, Texas. He'll be there to teach...
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Hilary Alexander of Telegraph Fashion reports that there are opposing views in regards to whether or not the "gypsy" skirt - or bohemian skirt - is still in style. "We love them. They're selling. Who cares if it means we're...
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May23
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Chanel - that's me. Chanel is one of those brands that I think will be around forever and ever. Timeless, classy pieces make up this haute couture brand and the logo is known all around the world. When I think of...
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We're seeing this new trend in retailing...more and more companies that were once catering to the young, hip diva are now oggling over the baby boomer women. Why? Simply because these women have money. No longer do the college and young...
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Being a fashion designer is all about being creative and unique. Who wants their clients to get lost in the crowd at the mall wearing things that aren't remarkable? Maybe I'm a little biased, but I think jewelry designers have...
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According to this article by Sharon Mosley, these are the spring and summer trends for men: THE MILITARY INFLUENCE: It's that safari look with a modern twist THE WHITE STUFF: Just like womenswear, white is one of the biggest trends...
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It's amazing the things we can make with hair. I once saw a painting that used human hair as part of the composition. Different types of animal hair has been used in many fashions you see today. Now, we're going...
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May22
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Gap Inc. announced plans of expanding into an online footwear division this coming holiday season. Capitalizing on the continued growth of the online footwear market and the company's own increasing online customer base, Gap is confident that it will be...
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If you're budding designer or want to start your own fashion business - how would you like to break into the industry by being featured on Oprah or Entertainment Weekly? Robert Smith of Robert Smith & Associates PR was featured...
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Here's a unique idea... Brian and Claudine Gumbel have opened up a boutique on wheels called "Caravan". Right now they operate out of New York City, but are planning to travel to Los Angeles and Miami. In its first year...
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Nafi Saboor of Pierce Mattie Public Relations shares with us this BeBe ad with Mischa Barton, star of The O.C.... I would have to say that although Mischa is a beautiful person, she doesn't do this ad justice and I...
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How would you like to purchase luxurious high fashion for $10-$12 euros? I couldn't believe it's possible until I read this article about Bijou Turner. What started out as a kiosk in an airport has turned into a highly successful...
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May20
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I received some news from Style.com that the beret is making its way back into the fall fashion lines. Comes as no surprise being that the beret has always been in style, according to my fashion book :) I've always...
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May19
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Shefinds shows us this find...a black swimsuit with a chain belt by Michael Kors. I had to have some fun with this one and wonder: 1) Wouldn't the chain weigh you down while you were trying to swim?2) What benefit...
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A huge shout-out and congratulations to Zoe of Verbal Croquis. Zoe is the winner of this "Big Hullabaloo Fashiony Event" (a phrase adopted by Zoe, I think) called the "Perrier Bubbling Under" put on by Gen Art. This diva, big-famous-designer...
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I remember the first time I tried on clothes at Macy's. I was in the third? grade with a childhood friend named Stephanie. Her mom was my teacher at the time and somehow Stephanie and I became good friends.... Anyhow,...
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May17
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I'm always amazed at all the new software that's out there these days. Today I came across this site called 3B.net. They've come up with a software that simulates window shopping in the city. This fashion shopping portal brings all...
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I'm trying to figure out what to make of this new look that Paris Hilton is sportin'...the whole show-your-bra look. Well, it may not exactly be a NEw look, but somehow I find it very interesting that she makes it...
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Models in Italy went on a strike for three hours today to protest the informal attitude of the government towards the fashion industry in Italy. Currently, agencies from other countries that to go to Italy to do photo shoots do...
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One of the biggest mysteries for men is the contents of a woman's purse. I remember a time when a guy friend asked me for a pen and then told me that he was very curious as to what women...
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I found out via SheFinds that Jay McCarroll, the winner of the first season of Project Runway, is auctioning off limited edition illustrations of his designs. After many requests from his fans, he's given in to share his edgy, and very...
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May16
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According to Elizabeth Wellington, a fashion writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, most of the trends we see nowadays have been originating in L.A. L.A.? Times are changing in the fashion industry because it used to be that California would be...
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This is what the designersREPORT hopes to communicate to aspiring designers out there. The author, a jewelry designer (like me!), advises us... "...we all want to make jewelry and other fashion items that sell, but unless you have a crystal...
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Wouldn't it be great if every single person just expressed themselves by wearing what they like...wearing what is comfortable versus what looks good...instead of relying on fashion magazines and the media to tell them what they should wear? What if...
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Since we're on the subject of bags today, I happened upon BagTrends.com via the Manolo Shoeblog and wanted to relay the "Top 3 Trends" for purses are... Everyone has their own view of what the "trends" are, right? There seems...
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I just found out from the "Style Scout" at Style.com that there's a new line of handbags that came out called Moni Moni. Of course, being the purseaholic that I am, I had to check it out. What I really...
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May15
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Here is today's fashion news and links that I found to be interesting: Chanel sport store opens in Soho - it's claimed to be the "only store of its kind in the world" The Coutorture Launch Party - join your...
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Perception is everything in the fashion world. Any marketing expert will tell you that it's how you frame, position, and describe your product that determines if a customer will buy from you and how much their willing to spend on...
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May14
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Diana Eng and Emily Albinski have launched a new site called "Black Box Nation". I just checked it out and it seems like it's somewhat still in construction. However,you can purchase very "technologically advanced", unique jewelry; participate in fashion discussions...
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I've been thinking for quite some time now that fashion needs to start evolving into something better and more meaningful. Many people in this world need to realize that fashion is truly about your own individual style
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I've stated here before that I'm not a big "Juicy" fan, but I have to recognize that they are making strides to expand and make more money. I'm not sure if there's a dire need to outfit our babies in...
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I found out via Dexinger that The Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC) is producing L'Oreal Fashion Week in Toronto, Canada this coming October 16-21, 2006. An announcement has been made that the Designer Information Package is now available for...
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I'm on a fashion diet. Fashion diet? It started with my makeup diet a couple months ago when I vowed to only buy makeup only if I was absolutely out of something. But now it has trickled into thoughts of...
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May13
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I was reading an article about Tommy Hilfiger and he said something quite compelling: “The secret of fashion is you design something that pushes the right buttons. It’s comfort, it’s fit, it’s quality, it’s attitude. It is surrounding the...
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Zara will be holding a workshop on June 2, 2006 at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, 919 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA. - Gain insight into Zara's ultra-fast supply chain cycle.- Learn how Zara achieves less than...
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Women love their purses and shoes, while men love their watches. Or so it seems after I read an article in Business Week about the adventures of a writer who has a love for these timepieces. Hip hop artists...
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I find it interesting that the rise in gas prices hasn’t affected spending…(Oh, no…here she goes talking about gas again…isn’t this a fashion blog?) Just wait…I’m going somewhere with this :) Well, a press release from the National Retail...
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Yesterday I talked about the power of fashion bloggers and how fashion media is changing at the speed of light…It looks like fashion can change at the speed of light too – literally. Today I came across this article from...
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May12
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There are many channels by which we can contribute to the needy, and designers are doing it through fashion. Jen of Beauty and Brains reports that NOIR designers are helping out people in Africa , but refers to other projects...
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I know that wedding season is fast approaching and many of you soon-to-be brides are shopping for wedding dresses. Weddings are pretty costly these days and the wedding industry sure knows how to make money! If you’d rather save...
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The Bargain Queen is hosting this week’s Carnival of Couture and her question is… What is your best-ever bargain? Where did you find it, how much was it and why is it your favourite? I’m quite the bargain...
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It’s been a couple months since I’ve started this fashion blog and I’ve already come across some very fascinating women who are taking the ideas of fashion and media and taking it to the next level. Traditionally we have read...
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I was reading InStyle Magazine and there was a little blurb about Eva Longoria’s guilty pleasure: Forever 21. I don’t see anything wrong with shopping at Forever 21, except that the store is often jam-packed with stuff that it makes...
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May10
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The lovely diva, Harrods Girl, of I Am Fashion shares with us her favorite SS06 fashion ad campaigns: Prada being one favorite and Dolce & Gabbana the other. From an artist's perspective, I do love the color and compositions displayed...
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Zoe of Verbal Croquis offers very useful information about what being a freelance fashion designer is all about and gives the readers of Fashion-Incubator advice. <<< It's a great read... I can relate to Zoe on her final note: "Freelancing...
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An article at fibre2fashion.com stated that the Board of Directors for Coach Inc., the maker of fine accessories, has authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of stock within one year. At first I didn't really know what a "stock...
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Here's an interesting little tidbit for you... I read an article in Business Week today about a material called PLA that is made from corn starch. Manufacturers melt down this corn starch into syrup, ferment it into lactic acid, and then...
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Telegraph's fashion editor, Clare Coulson, had the utmost privilege of interviewing the illustrious shoe designer, Manolo Blahnik. Frankly, I don't know what I would have done if I had such a chance. At Clare's blog she tells of her dilemma...
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May 9
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I'm quite fascinated with reading about people's success stories, especially those who have made it "big" in the fashion industry. One such person is the uber-famous Ralph Lauren. One characteristic that I admire about Ralph Lauren's brands is that their...
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I'm a huge basketball fan, but have never gotten around to buying a basketball jersey simply for the fact that they're just big and bulky...not very flattering for the diva figure, ya' know? Well, now the NBA has come out...
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May 8
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I recently discovered Coutorture, an online fashion community, where there is a wealth of information about everything fashion. Join in on discussions, take a fashion poll, read product reviews... you can definitely have fun, interact, make connections, and engage with...
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Well, you learn new things everyday. I wasn't aware that there was such a thing as an "auction monitoring solution". Today I read via SYS-CON.com that H & M, a high fashion retailer, has hired MarkMonitor(R) to assist the company in tracking...
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It's Monday and I know that I should be diving into the fashion industry news, but allow me to digress for a moment.... I just discovered Style-Spotlight where the gals scrutinize celebrity fashion. Being a person who truly believes that...
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May 7
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Every Sunday the San Diego Union Tribune publishes a little blurb called "San Diego Style" where they randomly pick someone dressed fashionably and give a mini interview asking questions such as: "What are you wearing?""How would you describe your style?""Where do...
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Ok, they say that fashion comes back in cycles.... Well, right now we're back to the 80's with leggings and the sort. It's quite scary that it makes me feel old when fashion starts to recycle. This is my first...
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I once walked into a BeBe store and browsed around for quite some time. Not one sales person approached me or even acknowledged that I was there. Did I not wear deodorant that day? Was it something about me that...
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I was in the coffee shop today leafing through the Sunday newspaper with the million and one ad inserts. One particular insert caught my eye. I haphazardly flipped through it looking at all the fashionable outfits, not paying attention to...
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This week's Carnivale of Couture is being hosted by Clothesaholic....or, as the Manolo would say, the "Super Fantastic" Clothesaholic. The theme is Clothes on Film... and the question is: " What movie, TV show or video featured clothes that made an impression...
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May 6
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I was browsing through a recent issue of Vogue and this Kate Spade ad caught my attention. I actually ended up spending about ten minutes or so trying to figure out what the ad was trying to convey. It was...
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I found out through Rich Ottum of MarketingBlurb that Abercrombie & Fitch is heading into Brittain. Rich shares with us a picture of a huge, I mean gigantic, Billboard that occupies half a block? of shirtless guys. Frankly, they look...
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The battle of who can come out with the sleekest cell phone has arrived. Cell phones are no longer for function, they're fashion accessories now too, you know. First, it's the Dolce and Gabbana Razor phone from Motorola. This limited...
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...that puts you in a powerful frame of mind - the kind of power that has men turning for a second glance and women wondering where she can buy the same pair of shoes. Being that I work from home,...
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Tyra Banks blesses us with her presence on the June (are we halfway through 2006 already?) issue of Lucky Magazine. Stunning, as usual. I applaud Lucky for reading my mind and finally adding a supermodel to the front cover :) ...
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May 5
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Levi Strauss & Co is undergoing scrutiny from privacy advocates because the clothing company has put RFID tags on inventory that was sent to stores in Mexico and the U.S. The consumer advocates claim that it is an invasion of...
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I certainly get to live vicariously through my fellow fashion bloggers/divas. Living in San Diego, a girl's idea of a fashion show is hanging out at one of the night club's on Fifth Ave. in the Gaslamp District. Even then,...
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Jen of Plus Sizes Lingerie Store Blog left a comment today on my post "Plus Size Clothing Sees A Boost In Sales". So, naturally, I went to check out her site to find out more about Jen's business.... Well, upon...
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Well, it seems like I got my answer.... The rising gas prices doesn't seem to be curbing consumer spending. Perhaps the Diva's out there are carpooling to the mall... or they could be eating Ramen noodles everyday so that they...
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May 4
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Just a few news scoops and resources I came across today in my readings: On Monday Banana Republic will be making their April 24 runway show available for free at iTunes Stylehive - "Social bookmarking for the product and shopping...
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In the bookstore today, I discovered two interesting fashion/lifestyle magazines that you can't get at your local supermarket: 1) Bust: For Women With Something To Get Off Their Chests This magazine had a few glossy ads, but mainly from indie companies;...
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May 3
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In my very humble opinion, this is another no-no for men: the skinny jean. No, please, no! The only man skinny jeans ever looked good on was James Dean. Other than that, the guys I've seen wearing skinny jeans simply...
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Well, I told y'all that Gucci was on the mind... which has led me to stumble upon this interesting piece of news about Gucci via Fashion Wire Daily.... PPR, the owner of the Gucci Group, has announced a 7.9% increase...
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The Costume Institute Party that took place this past Monday was dubbed the "most fashionable" industry party as celebrities came out of the woodworks to dress and impress....or um, dress to be talked about. Case in point: Since the party...
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Don't you love the internet? Now more than ever do you have the power to have your own business online and literally set up shop in a matter of a hour or two. For those of you who have ever...
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I've done some shopping on the internet recently and the designer that seems to stand out these days is Gucci. My very first designer handbag was a retro Gucci and I carried that purse everywhere with me like it was...
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May 2
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When I first laid eyes on Crocs shoes, my face curled up and my first thought was, "Who's going to buy these?" Apparently, there are people out there who want to wear these light weight clogs that remind me of...
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Yes, there are many of us who are proud to sport our rags from Target, myself included. For me, the retailer has become a "cool" place to shop ever since Isaac Mizrahi signed on as a designer. And now Target...
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Even though I sometimes don't read what's posted, I can certainly appreciate the pictures of very uber-stylish home decor and furnishings.
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The subject of fashionable uniforms seems to be a recurring topic in the news lately... First...Gucci employees aren't the only people getting uniform makeovers. Flight attendants of Delta Air Lines are now sporting "The Richard Tyler Collection for Delta". Richard...
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After reading about the change in color of the Gucci uniform from black to brown, I'm reminded of something I read somewhere (can't seem to remember) that said salespeople who wear blue suits tend to sell more than people who...
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