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Aug31
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So it’s off into the fashion blogosphere to find new and exciting blogs to read. Of course, I went to Coutorture’s list of fashion bloggers and randomly chose one. Today’s pick is Fashion Vice because mainly I liked the header design - ( Are  those branches sticking out of the girls’ heads? ) - plus we seem to have the same taste in clothing.
In her latest post, Jane talks about the latest collection from a London-based fashion designer named Karen Walker. I also have to admit that when I was reading the fashion news yesterday I came across the name and immediately thought of the “Karen Walker” from Will & Grace (which I miss, by the way!) Anyways, Karen Walker will be debuting in New York during Fashion Week, so be on the lookout!
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Aug31
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I just found out via Fashion Week Daily that Isaac Mizrahi is coming out with his own magazine called Isaac’s Style Book. This is taken from the website: “Isaac's Style Book has everything you expect from a lifestyle magazine, but...
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I was browsing the latest issue of Glamour today and a random thought popped into my mind. What if there wasn’t such a thing as a fashion ad? What would fashion magazines look like? For Glamour it would be ok...
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Aug30
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John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing did a mini-interview with Kate and Andy Spade which is worth listening to if you’re a Kate Spade fan - which I am. I have to admit that I wasn’t too wild about those...
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The U.S. Open is in full swing and all eyes are on Serena Williams. Many are questioning her focus on tennis because of her other passion - that is, fashion. I have to admit that one of the main reasons...
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I’ve been meeting with a business partner regarding an art project that we’re working on and we had a long discussion about “being different”. Him being in the advertising business for so many years who is now an artist and...
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Harrods Girl of I Am Fashion has a post about Mischa Barton’s campaign with Keds which brings up a load of memories. For years and years now I’ve always been a Keds girl. I even have fond memories of wearing...
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Ok, we can’t deny that cell phones have now become a “fashion accessory”. I think it probably started when Motorola came out with the Razr in different colors - like the oh, so cute pink ones - which everyone and...
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Aug29
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The second annual Los Angeles Fashion Awards is slated for Friday, October 20, 2006 at the Orpheum Theatre beginning at 6:00 p.m. Here is the list of the award nominees and honorees: MAFI (Moss Adams Fashion Innovator) Award nominees: Grey...
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This fall promises to be the best yet as I keep reading around the blogosphere that purple is going to be the new black! Ever since Prince came out with the movie, Purple Rain, I’ve always loved the color. Something...
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Juicy Couture clothing has been in my fashion radar lately and I can’t seem to figure out why. Perhaps someone in marketing is telepathically talking to me and letting me know that the company is coming out with some good...
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I just found out via The Budget Fashionista that Hearst is ceasing production of their Shop, Etc. Magazine. Apparently, they didn’t hit their goal of 1 million subscribers. I’ve never even opened up the magazine - for some reason the...
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The stage is set. The photographers are booked. The designers are fluttering around trying to get the last details together. Yes, it’s that time of year again, fashionistas - New York Fashion Week! It’s going to be a whirlwind event...
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Aug28
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Ok, it’s late on a Monday night and I need a break from talking about the business side of the fashion world. I must delve into my guilty pleasure, celebrity watching, so I’m off to Go Fug Yourself to check...
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I just read about Kohl’s (KSS) collaboration with Vera Wang to create Very Vera, a line of merchandise to be sold exclusively at Kohl’s. The store will carry sportswear, intimate apparel, handbags, accessories, footwear, linens, and towels which will be...
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So today I was introduced to another great fashion blog, thanks to Julie of Almost Girl. This one is called the Shrimpton Couture Blog and I was immediately hooked after reading this latest post featuring Nicole Ritchie wearing a vintage 70’s...
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One of the easiest ways to spread the word about your company is to form relationships with other big businesses, especially if the other business is the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Puma has had a relationship...
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A recent issue of Business Week has a feature story on Inditex, one of the biggest fashion distributors in the world and the parent company of the famous Zara stores which currently occupies 64 countries around the world. This article...
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Aug27
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It’s that time of the week again...Carnivale of Couture and oh, the topic is one that brings me much joy! Purses, handbags, totes - a diva can never have enough of them ;) Designer Ella over at Pursed Lips is...
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I read this article over at The New York Times and shake my head. It seems that the fashion industry is now programming our kids to be label-conscious at a very young age - try ages 4-9. Here’s a quote...
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It’s the peak of the summer here in San Diego, so I decided to treat myself to a Jamba Juice - my favorite smoothie shop. As I’m slurping away on my Strawberry Surfrider and hopping into the car, I notice...
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Aug26
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An article at post-gazette.com says that American Eagle Outfitters (AEOS) is looking to spread its wings and take on a whole new audience. The concept is called Martin + Osa and the new audience is in the target range of...
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Aug25
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I’ve always had Usher on my list of best-dressed men and the other day as I watched one of his videos I got to wondering what he was up to these days. Come to find out Usher is out playing...
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So, Walmart is trying to make their way into the wallets of high fashion divas with their new line of clothing and aggressive marketing campaign in fashion magazines. Walmart has even gone as far as to sign on former Miss...
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Finally, a chance to sit down and review the September issue of Vogue. With a couple hours to spare - because you need that much time to browse through the 700+ page magazine which I've dubbed the "Ad fest" or "Couture Catalog" -...
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Aug23
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As a fashion designer one must definitely have a good eye for color and color combinations. Kate Smith of Sensational Color recently dropped by The Runway Scoop and left a comment on my post, Black is Back, But When Did...
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P.Diddy - the purveyor of all that is chic and sexy. This is what I think when I see his name. The man definitely depicts everything fashionable and stylish, agree? So it’s only natural that he would be kicking off Fashion...
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In my blog readings today, I came across Stephanie Quilao’s post asking us what we would say to our daughter if she said that she wanted to be like one of those naked models she saw pictured here. [Source] “Ah,...
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I think we can all agree that the “new and improved” Marie Claire is in fact, much, much better than before. I’ve been browsing through the recent issue with Maggie Gyllenhaal on the front. The apple was a nice, symbolic...
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Weronika Cwir of American Apparel paid me a visit the other day. She was commenting on my earlier post about the hoopla with the company and Clamor, the Ohio magazine that is publishing the article about American Apparel. I agree...
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Aug22
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As a young girl one of my favorite places to shop was United Colors of Benetton and Esprit. I loved that the Benetton stores were always so organized and colorful. Not to mention that their advertising and models depicted different...
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For all you Harold’s (HLDI) department store fans, you may want to start showing the company some love by shopping there for the rest of the year ;) The company announced a net loss of $5.0 million this past quarter....
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Aug21
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I found out via Shop Diary that Neiman Marcus’s Cusp also has a blog called “Blog on the Cusp” which, in their words: “...will give you the Cusp girls’ perspective, courtesy of our store managers and employees, who are on...
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When I first heard about Desperate Housewives I thought, meh, why would I want to watch another soap opera? I figured it was just going to be another drama fest. Well, actually it is, but it is a drama fest...
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Not too long ago I talked about Zafu.com, a website that helps you find the right pair of jeans. Well, today I found out about a similar site called MyShape.com. This Pasadena-based company is dedicated to helping the busy professional...
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According to FishBowlNY, an Ohio-based magazine called Clamor is about to do a ten page exposé of American Apparel’s “business practices”. If you’re unfamiliar with American Apparel and founder Dav Charney, read a previous post where I talk about Charney’s...
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For the San Francisco Fashion Week producers, it’s not about the celebrities, glitz, and glamour that is the norm for fashion shows - it’s about the local designers and the fashion. For this third annual event they’re trying to get...
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Aug20
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One day I was helping a lady pick out a bracelet which she wanted to put on her dog. The bracelet was about $30 and in the back of my head I’m thinking - Wow, $30 for a piece of...
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Susie of Style Bubble has a thought-provoking post on the subject of fashion enthusiasts and prententiousness. Some people may look at those who dress more fashionable as vain or shallow. There’s a good thread there and it will make you...
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Now’s your time to shine if you have high energy, love communications, and of course, have a passion for fashion, beauty, and all that is glamorous! I just found out that Pierce Mattie PR firm is looking for a Beauty...
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My dear fashionistas, I have a question for you... I keep reading these articles saying that “black is coming back!” When was black ever out? Black is the essence of chic and has never been out in my book. As...
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What happens when you get one big company and merge it with another big company? Duh - a conglomerate that aims to take over the industry! This is what two of the leading hosiery companies are set out to do....
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Aug18
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Coquette is hosting this week’s Carnivale of Couture and the question is... As we look ahead to Fall season next month, what is one item of clothing you will miss in your Summer wardrobe and what is one item you...
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Ok, brace yourselves for this one folks. I was browsing the news for fashion and came across this article titled, “Osama a fashion icon in Jalandhar”. Oh, this must be a joke, I thought. So I read the article wondering...
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How do you shop? Do you shop by size or fit? Are you insisting that you fit into that size 6 when in actuality the size 10 fits better? Please don’t tell me that the latter is the case. It...
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Ok, I’m starting to feel out of the loop with the whole Project Runway thing. Yes, I can read the recaps on other people’s blogs, but it’s not the same as watching the show, of course. It’s just as well,...
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Aug17
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Well, Jones Apparel Group Inc. (JNY) is no longer for sale. After months of being on the auction block, Peter Boneparth, the president and CEO, cited that, "The level of indicated interest by outside parties did not justify a sale."...
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I just read an article that said that the drop in clothing prices had a major role in lowering core inflation. Huh? What does clothing prices have to do with inflation? I’m not an economist and never really paid attention...
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Aug16
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When you think of Nashville, what do you think of? I think of country singers...and umm...country singers. And people from Nashville who’ve never been to California probably think we’re all sun-tanned and wear flip flops wherever we go. The point is,...
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I think in the U.S. most of us have a very narrow perspective when it comes to fashion. We look to the big fashion capitals such as New York and Paris and that’s it. Here at The Runway Scoop I...
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Teen retailers Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) and American Eagle (AEOS) are both looking very good according to their Q2 earnings. For Abercrombie, the company’s profits rose 14 percent while sales grew 15%. American Eagle’s net income rose 24% and sales increased 17%....
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Nine West has always been one of my favorite footwear brands because they offer very stylish and quality shoes at affordable prices. I’m excited because the company is about to launch three “luxury” co-branded collections for the fall. They’ve collaborated...
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I’m going to go just a little off-topic in my first post for the day to give you a few laughs. This is a fashion blog, so yes, I’m going to still talk about fashion. I don’t normally like to...
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Aug15
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I have a bone to pick with Vogue. I was in the bookstore the other day browsing through various fashion magazines. Most of the time I just browse from the beginning, but for some reason I wanted to see what...
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There’s been a bit of an onslaught of online social networking websites sprouting up these days. MySpace is booming, along with Digg, and even Flickr is starting to grow as the “place to be” - similar to those downtown clubs...
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Ivy, the diva blogger at Are You A Beauty has a new blog called Busy With Style. This blog is dedicated to those busy professional women who want to be stylishly dressed. In Ivy’s words: “This is where I step in,...
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I’m one that doesn’t believe in putting all your eggs in one basket. If you ever get to read Mark Hansen’s Multiple Streams of Income, it will definitely open your eyes and make you realize that a flow of cash...
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This past year people were talking about whether or not Los Angeles will actually “make it” as a bonafide venue for a Fashion Week. Frankly, when you have Paris Hilton as a model for a show, it’s hard for me to...
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Aug14
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Which brings us back to perception - people want things that are perceived as valuable. Ten years ago it was diamonds, now it’s TV’s - what’s next? In fashion it’s the Berkin or Louis Vuitton bag...What will it be ten years from now, I wonder?
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We all know that the “sex sells” concept has been going for ages in the marketing arena and I thought I had seen all that there is to see. Apparently, not so. I just read via the Los Angeles Times...
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I’ve been studying the stock market these days, mainly retail apparel companies, to see what company or companies I can start investing in. I’ve been more into real estate investments for the past several years, but ever since I started blogging...
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Aug13
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Being an indie jewelry designer is quite a challenge at times. At any given street fair here in California you may come across a dozen or more other jewelry designers. Although we all make one-of-a-kind pieces and may have different...
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Welcome Carnivale of Couture attendees! If you’re here for the first time, do take some time after reading this entry to check out the archives. I’m sure that there’s some information here that will catch your fancy... Thanks to <...
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I received the September 2006 issue of Lucky Magazine a couple weeks ago and for some reason I wasn’t as thrilled as I usually am when it comes to fall magazine issues. I browsed through the magazine and didn’t see...
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If you are a beauty or fashion blogger and will be in the New York City area next Thursday August 17, you may want to attend a beauty and fashion blogging roundtable to meet Julie Fredrickson and Philip Leif Bjerknes...
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Aug12
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The supermodel graces the cover of the new issue of Vanity Fair to let us know that she’s back in full swing. After facing a tough year of public scrutiny for her drug use, Kate Moss apparently has recovered. My hope...
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Well, my dear fashionistas, the Carnivale of Couture is back in full swing with a new organizer.... As Manolo is quite the busy person these days, he has turned the crown over to none other than my dear friend, Designer...
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Saks (SKS) is taking a more “playful” approach - with their new ad campaign which is set to launch next month. Instead of elegant black and white photography from previous campaigns, this one will definitely have you thinking “What the?”...
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If you’ve been reading this blog for some time now, you know how I feel about corporate responsibility and how companies should always make an effort to give back to their customers and community. With that said, I found out...
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Levi’s is on an aggressive marketing campaign as it has teamed up with leading retailers in hopes to gain back what I’m assuming is lost market share. With so many denim brands out there today, the Levi’s that people own...
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Aug10
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Earlier today over at Customers Are Always I blogged about how offering customized products is becoming a growing trend in business nowadays and now I just stumbled upon this website via Shoewawa- Beautiful-Shoes.com - a company that lets you personalize...
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Awhile back I watched an episode of Janice Dickinson’s show, “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency“. Now I know from watching America’s Next Top Model that Janice was a little “out there”, but geez lou-eez I know she can’t possibly be...
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I’ve been on this “No TV” fast for the past few weeks, therefore I haven’t been able to watch “Project Runway”. I waited for the PR enthusiasts to blog about the latest episode... Here’s what I found: Looking at the...
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I watched the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show for the first time last year and thinking it was just going to be another runway show, I was pleasantly surprised. What I liked most about the show was the “behind the scenes”...
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