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Sep29	Vivienne Westwood: “I’ve Never Had Anybody Telling Me What To Do” Maria Palma September 29, 2006 Know More: Vivienne Westwood These are the words of Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer extraordinaire, who made an appearance at the Macy’s in Square during Fashion Week. It was her answer to what made her clothes so unique. Below is a video interview with her.... It’s a wonderful thing to be your own boss - especially in the fashion world where I’m sure everybody is telling you how things should be done. I believe that if you feel passionate about your work and love what you create, people will respect what you do and support you. I’m sure Vivienne Westwood has no problem selling her clothing. She is truly the fashion diva! Related Post: Nine West Launches Three New Collections Posted at 4:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep28	Teen Vogue Hosts Fashion Seminar Maria Palma September 28, 2006 For those of you teenagers aspiring to make it into the fashion world, you may be interested in a three-day seminar that Teen Vogue is hosting. It is called “Fashion University” and will be held between October 27-29, 2006 in... Continue Reading Posted at 2:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Blog Discoveries Maria Palma September 28, 2006 I’ve allowed myself some “play” time today to discover new fashion blogs. Call it a widening of horizons, if you will. I was checking out Fast Company Magazine’s online site and came across a couple blogs that are considered some... Continue Reading Posted at 12:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep27	Breaking the Status Quo in the Fashion World Maria Palma September 27, 2006 It seems that all the hoopla surrounding the banning of skinny models has carried on over to other fashion weeks in Europe. There wasn’t a ban for Milan’s Fashion Week, but one designer in particular, Elena Miro, has created buzz. ... Continue Reading Posted at 1:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep26	Marc Jacobs Hosts Porn Film: Be Careful What You Buy! Maria Palma September 26, 2006 Ah, I knew that would catch some of the men’s attention. Simply put, I was a little disgusted by this news that Marc Jacobs approved the filming of a new porn called La Dolce Vita in his store. For some... Continue Reading Posted at 11:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep25	Thoughts on Fashion Blogging Maria Palma September 25, 2006 You’ll have to forgive me for being away for a couple days. Like I said before, I am gearing up for the holiday season, so I’m busy, busy with my jewelry business. I’m sure many of you can relate! I... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep22	“I’m shocked, simply shocked” Maria Palma September 22, 2006 These are the words of writer Elizabeth Snead of The Envelope in her article More Model Meat. According to Snead, a University of Bath study was conducted in which they found that the majority of women surveyed actually prefer ads... Continue Reading Posted at 9:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The H&M Marathon Maria Palma September 22, 2006 A reader points out an article at the Pasadena Star News that has pictures and video of the Grand Opening of the H&M in Pasadena. People had lined up since 6pm the night before for their chance to get a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep21	Baum und Pferdgarten: Eclectic Style Maria Palma September 21, 2006 Thanks to Verbal Croquis for introducing me to Baum und Pferdgarten and taking me to a fashion high. This is what I’m talking about, people! Standing out from the crowd and designing clothing that tells a story and is truly... Continue Reading Posted at 11:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Angara.com: Affordable, Luxurious Jewelry Maria Palma September 21, 2006 I was checking out the Pierce Mattie PR blog tonight and found out that they’re currently representing Angara.com, a company that offers jewelry ranging from modest to luxurious. Of course, I had to visit the Angara site - being a... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	You Never Know Where Inspiration Is Going to Come From Maria Palma September 21, 2006 Designer Gavin Douglas is London Fashion Week’s Fashion Fringe winner and the prize: £100,000 and a contract with Yoox.com. Where did Gavin find his inspiration? An exhibition he saw on Black Victorians at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. "When... Continue Reading Posted at 7:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Who Knew That Pirates Were So Fashionable? Maria Palma September 21, 2006 Ok, so supposedly there’s this “pirate trend” going around. But who knew that pirates were one of the more fashionable people back in the days? I took a break today and walked over to take some pictures of the Star... Continue Reading Posted at 5:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Do You Have a Story To Tell? Maria Palma September 21, 2006 I’m a firm believer that the clothing you wear and how you accessorize yourself can tell alot about you. Are you fun? Adventurous? Granted there are some days when you just want to bum it and wear nothing too exciting.... Continue Reading Posted at 11:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep20	H&M Opens Its First Store in Southern California Maria Palma September 20, 2006 I’m out of it. It’s 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night and I’m just finding out via the LA Times that H&M is opening up a store in Pasadena. Hmmm...do I hop in the car and drive three hours to get a... Continue Reading Posted at 11:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Eco-Fashion Glossary Maria Palma September 20, 2006 There’s been an increasing awareness of eco-fashion, so I thought I’d share some eco-fashion terms that can help if you’re an environmentally conscious fashionista: Fair Trade: people who make clothing are paid a fair wage and have good working conditions... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep18	Jewelry Design Contest! Maria Palma September 18, 2006 Attention jewelry designers! I just found out via The Jewelry Blog that Ka-Gold-Jewelry is holding a contest on jewelry designs. The winner will see a model of their design in 14K gold (or 5 of the model items in silver). ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Rules..Schmules Maria Palma September 18, 2006 Rebecca over at The Space Between My Peers brings up a good topic...”Wearing a Black Outfit with Brown Accessories” To be quite honest, I never knew that there was this “rule” that you can’t mix brown and black in an... Continue Reading Posted at 11:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How About Banning Skinny Models in London? Maria Palma September 18, 2006 Many eyes are on London Fashion Week and the big question is whether or not the organizers will also ban skinny models like Madrid producers did. The Showbuzz reports that there will not be a ban, although a British Cabinet... Continue Reading Posted at 10:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wilsons Leather and Change Is Good For the Soul Maria Palma September 18, 2006 Wilsons Leather (WLSN), a company known for their leather accessory collections, is undergoing a makeover - and it is certainly overdue. It seems the company has had the same look for quite some time now....The company is taking a more... Continue Reading Posted at 9:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ah, and the Drama Continues For Fashion Bloggers... Maria Palma September 18, 2006 This is an update to my previous post, Envy Brings Out the Cat Claws...There seems to be a range of opinions about this issue of Julie “ambushing” Anna Wintour. Many in support of Julie and how she is handling this... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep16	Envy Brings Out the Cat Claws Maria Palma September 16, 2006 I'm in a rant mode, so if you'll kindly excuse me for just this post...I just read Julie's post about an article that was published by MSNBC. This "contributor" (what she contributes, I don't know - the article was a... Continue Reading Posted at 8:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	My Love For DKNY Revisited Maria Palma September 16, 2006 I’ve had an infatuation with DKNY Jeans for years now. There was a point in my life when all I wore were DKNY jeans – yes even white ones! (Oh, you know I want to be so New York!) However,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep15	It's Almost Over and I'm Exhausted! Maria Palma September 15, 2006 Fashion Week is just about over....I wasn’t even there and I can tell you that I’m EXHAUSTED from reading other fashion blogger’s posts and watching video provided by Coutorture. I just did a news search for “fashion” and the articles... Continue Reading Posted at 10:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Daisy Fuentes Designs For Kohl's Maria Palma September 15, 2006 I received the October issue of Lucky Magazine in the mail today...I did a first skim-through and came upon this fold-out insert from Kohl’s. The reason is caught my eye because of a featured article about Daisy Fuentes - the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Can Saks Inc. (SKS) Catch Up? Maria Palma September 15, 2006 The Associated Press reports that Saks (SKS) has some catching up to do. It seems that the company is behind Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom in terms of product offerings and personalized customer service. Perhaps things will change with the management... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	One Wardrobe Item You Should Never Skimp On Maria Palma September 15, 2006 Manolo the Shoeblogger has received a non-fan comment from a “disgruntled” reader...gasp I have to agree with Manolo that there’s one item of clothing/accessory that a fashionista should never, ever, ever, ever skimp on - shoes! I do quite a bit... Continue Reading Posted at 5:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Coutorture Interview With "The Budget Fashionista" Maria Palma September 15, 2006 I haven't shared much in terms of videos provided by Coutorture on Fashion Week because of technical difficulties with my computer, but now all is well!I wanted to share a couple videos of an interview with Kathryn Finney of The... Continue Reading Posted at 4:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep14	Fashion Week Not As Glamorous as We Think Maria Palma September 14, 2006 My heart goes out to Julie of Almost Girl and Coutorture. This is what she says today:“I have gotten screamed at, cursed at, called a gatecrasher, called a child, and shooed away from legitimate interviews I have secured in good... Continue Reading Posted at 8:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fast Fashion Makes Fast Moves in the U.S. Maria Palma September 14, 2006 Forbes.com published an article covering the topic of “fast fashion”. What is fast fashion?“…fast fashion is an industry innovation. Instead of dictating styles months in advance, these companies take their cues from in-season trends. Instead of advertising heavily, they rely... Continue Reading Posted at 6:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Oscar de la Renta Spring 2007: What the Bloggers Are Saying and My Favorites Maria Palma September 14, 2006 The Oscar de la Renta show would have been on my “To See” list if I was there in New York. Looking at the pictures provided by Coutorture Media, I was not disappointed in the least bit. Here are what... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Bloggers Get More Respect at Fashion Week Maria Palma September 14, 2006 Yesterday the Wall Street Journal published an article about us fashion bloggers which talks about how this new form of media is gaining respect in the fashion world. “Once snubbed by the insular fashion world for their sometimes snarky reviews... Continue Reading Posted at 9:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep13	Sharon Stone Stars in Badgley Mischka Campaign Maria Palma September 13, 2006 The Washington Post reports that Sharon Stone will star in a new ad campaign for Badgley Mischka. The new campaign will appear in the October issues of Vogue, Elle, and InStyle. "I've known Mark and James for many years ever... Continue Reading Posted at 6:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hip Hop Grows Up Maria Palma September 13, 2006 I come from the era of Run DMC, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., etc., so I’ve become accustomed to seeing rap and hip hop artists in big, baggy clothing, wearing bandanas and the like. However, recently I’m seeing... Continue Reading Posted at 4:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Skinny Models Banned in Madrid and Fashion Festival in Dalian Maria Palma September 13, 2006 In other fashion news around the world…Fashion Week is taking place in Madrid next week and the big fashion scoop for the day is that The Association of Fashion Designers of Spain is banning skinny models from the runway! Itv... Continue Reading Posted at 12:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Blog Discoveries, Tim Gunn Interview, and The Reality of the Business Maria Palma September 13, 2006 Thanks to Shallow & Tacky I got my laughs for the day and discovered the Project RunGay blog and an interview with Tim Gunn at Fashion Week. The first question and answer is: Oh wise sage, how is this attention... Continue Reading Posted at 11:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Yay! Marc Jacobs SS07! Maria Palma September 13, 2006 Marc Jacobs comes with it – as usual. A breath of fresh air and a collection with whites, greys, beige, and metallics. There’s a retro, flapper girl feel to the spring collection and I just adore the hats (I’m a... Continue Reading Posted at 9:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep12	Wal-Mart Rocks the Runways Maria Palma September 12, 2006 Guy Trebay of The New York Times has an article on Wal-Mart’s (WMT) fashion and their show that took place on the rooftop of Times Square. Here’s a snippet:“New York still makes legitimate claim to the title of fashion’s capital,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cathy Horyn and Carolina Herrera Highlights Maria Palma September 12, 2006 In my Fashion Week readings today (because that's all I can do!), I’ve come across interesting tidbits on Cathy Horyn, the famous fashion writer over at The New York Times, and the Carolina Herrera runway show.... Fashion Week Daily reported... Continue Reading Posted at 7:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gap Model Skinnier than Her Black Skinny Pants Maria Palma September 12, 2006 Stephanie Quilao of Back in Skinny Jeans makes an interesting observation about the new Gap ads for their black skinny pants….“She literally looks like a skeleton doing a zombie pose. The facial expression is dead. And, what is she doing... Continue Reading Posted at 11:34 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep11	San Diego Style: Thread Show and “Kites” Maria Palma September 11, 2006 It’s been awhile since I’ve done an edition of “San Diego Style” here, but yesterday's Thread Show that took place here yesterday prompted me to do a little write-up. I missed the show yesterday - however, I’m hoping to either... Continue Reading Posted at 6:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rock Stars Making a Difference With Fashion Maria Palma September 11, 2006 With all the focus on Fashion Week, what slipped my mind was the Fashion Rocks event that took place last Thursday. There were many performances, including some of my favorite music artists: Jamie Foxx, Beyonce, and Faith Hill. The AT&T... Continue Reading Posted at 5:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Vivenne Westwood Will Visit Macy's at Herald's Square Maria Palma September 11, 2006 Here comes some news from the mailbox that I wanted to pass along:Fashion Designer Vivienne Westwood will be making a rare in-store appearance on Sept 12th from 6pm to 8pm, as part of the launch of her collaboration with Nine... Continue Reading Posted at 4:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thoughts on the Baby Phat Show Maria Palma September 11, 2006 If I were ghetto fabulous, I would probably sport Baby Phat all day every day. I recently saw the new ads featuring Kimora Lee, (of course!), and I do have to say that they’re much more sophisticated than previous ads. ... Continue Reading Posted at 2:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Shout-Outs and Dreams Maria Palma September 11, 2006 Good Monday, dear readers! I’m enjoying my first taste of fall here in San Diego! Sitting here in Panera doing some blogging and pretending that I’m in New York enjoying the shows. Ahhh.... Robin Givhan of the Washington Post has... Continue Reading Posted at 12:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep10	Research Says That Women Are Bored With Sexy Advertising Maria Palma September 10, 2006 I just came across an interesting, but yet funny article. It’s one of those articles that make you say “Duh!“. It says that women are bored with “sexy” advertising... “...a team of researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	It's Official: Macy's Takes Over Marshall Field's Maria Palma September 10, 2006 The Macy’s takeover of Marshall Field’s was official yesterday and there have been quite a few visitors visiting The Runway Scoop from an article I wrote not too long ago titled “Marshall Field’s Fans Protest”. People in California, from what... Continue Reading Posted at 11:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 9	Just the Beginning of Fashion Week! Maria Palma September 9, 2006 Like I said before, I have to live vicariously through the fashion bloggers who are in NYC enjoying Fashion Week. Next year it will be a must do! However, I know a few bloggers who are having the time of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Beware of Justtwogirls.com! Maria Palma September 9, 2006 I’ve posted about this company, justtwogirls.com, at my other blog, Customers Are Always, but I wanted to spread the word here because I know that there are fashion designers here who may be thinking of having a website built. Read... Continue Reading Posted at 7:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 6	Ayyy! Macy’s Everywhere! Maria Palma September 6, 2006 This weekend it will be official - Macy’s will be taking over malls all across the U.S. As if one overcrowded department store is enough, now you will have the joy (or not) of shopping in two overcrowded department stores... Continue Reading Posted at 9:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Latest in Japanese Fashion Maria Palma September 6, 2006 Japan Fashion Week must have slipped through my radar! We’re on day three of the event in Tokyo and I came across this article with some highlights of the past couple days. I’ve said before how much I admire the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Carnivale of Couture: Fashion Ad Maria Palma September 6, 2006 Did I stump all you fashion bloggers out there? Was the question too tough? I didn’t get any submissions for Carnivale of Couture this week, so I was debating whether or not to post it! I figured it would be... Continue Reading Posted at 8:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win Tickets to Jay McCarroll's Show at Fashion Week Maria Palma September 6, 2006 Here's a press release from Jay McCarroll, season one winner of Project Runway: One thing I've learned as a fashion designer is that there are so many great alternatives to the use of fur. Together with other compassionate designers and... Continue Reading Posted at 8:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 5	The Hardest Working Woman in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma September 5, 2006 I must give it up to Julie of Almost Girl for working so darn hard to get the coverage at Fashion Week for those of us who are part of the Coutorture community. I often wonder if Julie even sleeps... Continue Reading Posted at 7:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Here's a Niche You Could Get Into Maria Palma September 5, 2006 We’ve all probably heard of stores that carry big and tall clothing for men that are, of course, big and tall. So after reading this story about Yao Defen - I was thinking that it would definitely be a good niche... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	An Interview With Luella Bartley at Telegraph Fashion Maria Palma September 5, 2006 Cat Callender of Telegraph Fashion got the inside scoop on what’s been going on with one of England's most famed designers, Luella Bartley (love, love, love her bags!) Seems like she has settled down into motherhood and has kissed good-bye... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The "Big News" From India's Fashion Week Maria Palma September 5, 2006 The biggest news for Fashion Week in India is that the organizers did not allow an Afghan model to walk down the catwalk because she didn’t have the correct work permit. Just minutes before she was to take the stage,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Generation Y" and Denim Purchases Maria Palma September 5, 2006 I’m not one to put much weight on research statistics, especially when they don’t say how many people were actually surveyed. However, I came across this press release at The National Retail Federation’s website that I thought would be of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 4	Harper's Bazaar Gets My Approval...This Month Maria Palma September 4, 2006 I just finished browsing the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar. I was inspired, I was ooohed and ahhed. Out of all the magazines (Lucky, Vogue, InStyle, and Glamour) I’ve seen so far, Harper’s Bazaar is by far the best so... Continue Reading Posted at 6:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Labor Day Link Love Maria Palma September 4, 2006 It’s Labor Day, dear readers, and as everyone makes their way to the crowded beaches, I sit here in a quaint coffee shop enjoying the air conditioning and catching up on all my favorite fashion blogs.... - I know that... Continue Reading Posted at 4:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	LensCrafters Has Their Eyes on Stylish Eyeglasses Maria Palma September 4, 2006 When I had to pick out the eyeglasses I’m wearing right now, it took me nearly two hours to decide on a pair. It was absolutely nerve-wracking because I really wanted a pair that made a statement as well as... Continue Reading Posted at 3:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Maria Sharapova Makes Her Own Fashion Statement Maria Palma September 4, 2006 Move over Serena, there’s a new fashionista making her mark on the tennis court. There’s been much buzz over Maria Sharapova’s black Nike “night dress” that she wore last week. It’s so cute, it makes me want to go out... Continue Reading Posted at 2:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hangin' With Zoe of Verbal Croquis Maria Palma September 4, 2006 Ahhhh...it’s nice to come back after a mini-vacation! I’m amped, I’m looking forward to the fall season, and I’m gearing up my brain to read all the posts that will be coming from New York for Fashion Week. I feel... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 1	Pet Fashion and Personal News Maria Palma September 1, 2006 I used to wonder why people would spend enormous amounts of money on their pets. I don’t have a pet but I’m beginning to understand that people treat their pets like their very own children. I talked about how I... Continue Reading Posted at 5:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Carnivale of Couture: The Fashion Ad Edition Maria Palma September 1, 2006 Happy Friday, dear readers! I’m jazzed to be hosting the Carnivale of Couture this week! I’ve been brainstorming all month for a good topic and this is what I came up with: If you were given the chance to produce... Continue Reading Posted at 2:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Sep29	Vivienne Westwood: “I’ve Never Had Anybody Telling Me What To Do” Maria Palma September 29, 2006 Know More: Vivienne Westwood These are the words of Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer extraordinaire, who made an appearance at the Macy’s in Square during Fashion Week. It was her answer to what made her clothes so unique. Below is a video interview with her.... It’s a wonderful thing to be your own boss - especially in the fashion world where I’m sure everybody is telling you how things should be done. I believe that if you feel passionate about your work and love what you create, people will respect what you do and support you. I’m sure Vivienne Westwood has no problem selling her clothing. She is truly the fashion diva! Related Post: Nine West Launches Three New Collections Posted at 4:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep28	Teen Vogue Hosts Fashion Seminar Maria Palma September 28, 2006 For those of you teenagers aspiring to make it into the fashion world, you may be interested in a three-day seminar that Teen Vogue is hosting. It is called “Fashion University” and will be held between October 27-29, 2006 in... Continue Reading Posted at 2:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Blog Discoveries Maria Palma September 28, 2006 I’ve allowed myself some “play” time today to discover new fashion blogs. Call it a widening of horizons, if you will. I was checking out Fast Company Magazine’s online site and came across a couple blogs that are considered some... Continue Reading Posted at 12:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep27	Breaking the Status Quo in the Fashion World Maria Palma September 27, 2006 It seems that all the hoopla surrounding the banning of skinny models has carried on over to other fashion weeks in Europe. There wasn’t a ban for Milan’s Fashion Week, but one designer in particular, Elena Miro, has created buzz. ... Continue Reading Posted at 1:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep26	Marc Jacobs Hosts Porn Film: Be Careful What You Buy! Maria Palma September 26, 2006 Ah, I knew that would catch some of the men’s attention. Simply put, I was a little disgusted by this news that Marc Jacobs approved the filming of a new porn called La Dolce Vita in his store. For some... Continue Reading Posted at 11:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep25	Thoughts on Fashion Blogging Maria Palma September 25, 2006 You’ll have to forgive me for being away for a couple days. Like I said before, I am gearing up for the holiday season, so I’m busy, busy with my jewelry business. I’m sure many of you can relate! I... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep22	“I’m shocked, simply shocked” Maria Palma September 22, 2006 These are the words of writer Elizabeth Snead of The Envelope in her article More Model Meat. According to Snead, a University of Bath study was conducted in which they found that the majority of women surveyed actually prefer ads... Continue Reading Posted at 9:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The H&M Marathon Maria Palma September 22, 2006 A reader points out an article at the Pasadena Star News that has pictures and video of the Grand Opening of the H&M in Pasadena. People had lined up since 6pm the night before for their chance to get a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep21	Baum und Pferdgarten: Eclectic Style Maria Palma September 21, 2006 Thanks to Verbal Croquis for introducing me to Baum und Pferdgarten and taking me to a fashion high. This is what I’m talking about, people! Standing out from the crowd and designing clothing that tells a story and is truly... Continue Reading Posted at 11:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Angara.com: Affordable, Luxurious Jewelry Maria Palma September 21, 2006 I was checking out the Pierce Mattie PR blog tonight and found out that they’re currently representing Angara.com, a company that offers jewelry ranging from modest to luxurious. Of course, I had to visit the Angara site - being a... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	You Never Know Where Inspiration Is Going to Come From Maria Palma September 21, 2006 Designer Gavin Douglas is London Fashion Week’s Fashion Fringe winner and the prize: £100,000 and a contract with Yoox.com. Where did Gavin find his inspiration? An exhibition he saw on Black Victorians at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. "When... Continue Reading Posted at 7:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Who Knew That Pirates Were So Fashionable? Maria Palma September 21, 2006 Ok, so supposedly there’s this “pirate trend” going around. But who knew that pirates were one of the more fashionable people back in the days? I took a break today and walked over to take some pictures of the Star... Continue Reading Posted at 5:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Do You Have a Story To Tell? Maria Palma September 21, 2006 I’m a firm believer that the clothing you wear and how you accessorize yourself can tell alot about you. Are you fun? Adventurous? Granted there are some days when you just want to bum it and wear nothing too exciting.... Continue Reading Posted at 11:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep20	H&M Opens Its First Store in Southern California Maria Palma September 20, 2006 I’m out of it. It’s 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night and I’m just finding out via the LA Times that H&M is opening up a store in Pasadena. Hmmm...do I hop in the car and drive three hours to get a... Continue Reading Posted at 11:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Eco-Fashion Glossary Maria Palma September 20, 2006 There’s been an increasing awareness of eco-fashion, so I thought I’d share some eco-fashion terms that can help if you’re an environmentally conscious fashionista: Fair Trade: people who make clothing are paid a fair wage and have good working conditions... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep18	Jewelry Design Contest! Maria Palma September 18, 2006 Attention jewelry designers! I just found out via The Jewelry Blog that Ka-Gold-Jewelry is holding a contest on jewelry designs. The winner will see a model of their design in 14K gold (or 5 of the model items in silver). ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Rules..Schmules Maria Palma September 18, 2006 Rebecca over at The Space Between My Peers brings up a good topic...”Wearing a Black Outfit with Brown Accessories” To be quite honest, I never knew that there was this “rule” that you can’t mix brown and black in an... Continue Reading Posted at 11:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How About Banning Skinny Models in London? Maria Palma September 18, 2006 Many eyes are on London Fashion Week and the big question is whether or not the organizers will also ban skinny models like Madrid producers did. The Showbuzz reports that there will not be a ban, although a British Cabinet... Continue Reading Posted at 10:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wilsons Leather and Change Is Good For the Soul Maria Palma September 18, 2006 Wilsons Leather (WLSN), a company known for their leather accessory collections, is undergoing a makeover - and it is certainly overdue. It seems the company has had the same look for quite some time now....The company is taking a more... Continue Reading Posted at 9:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ah, and the Drama Continues For Fashion Bloggers... Maria Palma September 18, 2006 This is an update to my previous post, Envy Brings Out the Cat Claws...There seems to be a range of opinions about this issue of Julie “ambushing” Anna Wintour. Many in support of Julie and how she is handling this... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep16	Envy Brings Out the Cat Claws Maria Palma September 16, 2006 I'm in a rant mode, so if you'll kindly excuse me for just this post...I just read Julie's post about an article that was published by MSNBC. This "contributor" (what she contributes, I don't know - the article was a... Continue Reading Posted at 8:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	My Love For DKNY Revisited Maria Palma September 16, 2006 I’ve had an infatuation with DKNY Jeans for years now. There was a point in my life when all I wore were DKNY jeans – yes even white ones! (Oh, you know I want to be so New York!) However,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep15	It's Almost Over and I'm Exhausted! Maria Palma September 15, 2006 Fashion Week is just about over....I wasn’t even there and I can tell you that I’m EXHAUSTED from reading other fashion blogger’s posts and watching video provided by Coutorture. I just did a news search for “fashion” and the articles... Continue Reading Posted at 10:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Daisy Fuentes Designs For Kohl's Maria Palma September 15, 2006 I received the October issue of Lucky Magazine in the mail today...I did a first skim-through and came upon this fold-out insert from Kohl’s. The reason is caught my eye because of a featured article about Daisy Fuentes - the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Can Saks Inc. (SKS) Catch Up? Maria Palma September 15, 2006 The Associated Press reports that Saks (SKS) has some catching up to do. It seems that the company is behind Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom in terms of product offerings and personalized customer service. Perhaps things will change with the management... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	One Wardrobe Item You Should Never Skimp On Maria Palma September 15, 2006 Manolo the Shoeblogger has received a non-fan comment from a “disgruntled” reader...gasp I have to agree with Manolo that there’s one item of clothing/accessory that a fashionista should never, ever, ever, ever skimp on - shoes! I do quite a bit... Continue Reading Posted at 5:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Coutorture Interview With "The Budget Fashionista" Maria Palma September 15, 2006 I haven't shared much in terms of videos provided by Coutorture on Fashion Week because of technical difficulties with my computer, but now all is well!I wanted to share a couple videos of an interview with Kathryn Finney of The... Continue Reading Posted at 4:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep14	Fashion Week Not As Glamorous as We Think Maria Palma September 14, 2006 My heart goes out to Julie of Almost Girl and Coutorture. This is what she says today:“I have gotten screamed at, cursed at, called a gatecrasher, called a child, and shooed away from legitimate interviews I have secured in good... Continue Reading Posted at 8:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fast Fashion Makes Fast Moves in the U.S. Maria Palma September 14, 2006 Forbes.com published an article covering the topic of “fast fashion”. What is fast fashion?“…fast fashion is an industry innovation. Instead of dictating styles months in advance, these companies take their cues from in-season trends. Instead of advertising heavily, they rely... Continue Reading Posted at 6:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Oscar de la Renta Spring 2007: What the Bloggers Are Saying and My Favorites Maria Palma September 14, 2006 The Oscar de la Renta show would have been on my “To See” list if I was there in New York. Looking at the pictures provided by Coutorture Media, I was not disappointed in the least bit. Here are what... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Bloggers Get More Respect at Fashion Week Maria Palma September 14, 2006 Yesterday the Wall Street Journal published an article about us fashion bloggers which talks about how this new form of media is gaining respect in the fashion world. “Once snubbed by the insular fashion world for their sometimes snarky reviews... Continue Reading Posted at 9:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep13	Sharon Stone Stars in Badgley Mischka Campaign Maria Palma September 13, 2006 The Washington Post reports that Sharon Stone will star in a new ad campaign for Badgley Mischka. The new campaign will appear in the October issues of Vogue, Elle, and InStyle. "I've known Mark and James for many years ever... Continue Reading Posted at 6:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hip Hop Grows Up Maria Palma September 13, 2006 I come from the era of Run DMC, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., etc., so I’ve become accustomed to seeing rap and hip hop artists in big, baggy clothing, wearing bandanas and the like. However, recently I’m seeing... Continue Reading Posted at 4:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Skinny Models Banned in Madrid and Fashion Festival in Dalian Maria Palma September 13, 2006 In other fashion news around the world…Fashion Week is taking place in Madrid next week and the big fashion scoop for the day is that The Association of Fashion Designers of Spain is banning skinny models from the runway! Itv... Continue Reading Posted at 12:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Blog Discoveries, Tim Gunn Interview, and The Reality of the Business Maria Palma September 13, 2006 Thanks to Shallow & Tacky I got my laughs for the day and discovered the Project RunGay blog and an interview with Tim Gunn at Fashion Week. The first question and answer is: Oh wise sage, how is this attention... Continue Reading Posted at 11:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Yay! Marc Jacobs SS07! Maria Palma September 13, 2006 Marc Jacobs comes with it – as usual. A breath of fresh air and a collection with whites, greys, beige, and metallics. There’s a retro, flapper girl feel to the spring collection and I just adore the hats (I’m a... Continue Reading Posted at 9:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep12	Wal-Mart Rocks the Runways Maria Palma September 12, 2006 Guy Trebay of The New York Times has an article on Wal-Mart’s (WMT) fashion and their show that took place on the rooftop of Times Square. Here’s a snippet:“New York still makes legitimate claim to the title of fashion’s capital,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cathy Horyn and Carolina Herrera Highlights Maria Palma September 12, 2006 In my Fashion Week readings today (because that's all I can do!), I’ve come across interesting tidbits on Cathy Horyn, the famous fashion writer over at The New York Times, and the Carolina Herrera runway show.... Fashion Week Daily reported... Continue Reading Posted at 7:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gap Model Skinnier than Her Black Skinny Pants Maria Palma September 12, 2006 Stephanie Quilao of Back in Skinny Jeans makes an interesting observation about the new Gap ads for their black skinny pants….“She literally looks like a skeleton doing a zombie pose. The facial expression is dead. And, what is she doing... Continue Reading Posted at 11:34 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep11	San Diego Style: Thread Show and “Kites” Maria Palma September 11, 2006 It’s been awhile since I’ve done an edition of “San Diego Style” here, but yesterday's Thread Show that took place here yesterday prompted me to do a little write-up. I missed the show yesterday - however, I’m hoping to either... Continue Reading Posted at 6:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rock Stars Making a Difference With Fashion Maria Palma September 11, 2006 With all the focus on Fashion Week, what slipped my mind was the Fashion Rocks event that took place last Thursday. There were many performances, including some of my favorite music artists: Jamie Foxx, Beyonce, and Faith Hill. The AT&T... Continue Reading Posted at 5:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Vivenne Westwood Will Visit Macy's at Herald's Square Maria Palma September 11, 2006 Here comes some news from the mailbox that I wanted to pass along:Fashion Designer Vivienne Westwood will be making a rare in-store appearance on Sept 12th from 6pm to 8pm, as part of the launch of her collaboration with Nine... Continue Reading Posted at 4:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thoughts on the Baby Phat Show Maria Palma September 11, 2006 If I were ghetto fabulous, I would probably sport Baby Phat all day every day. I recently saw the new ads featuring Kimora Lee, (of course!), and I do have to say that they’re much more sophisticated than previous ads. ... Continue Reading Posted at 2:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Shout-Outs and Dreams Maria Palma September 11, 2006 Good Monday, dear readers! I’m enjoying my first taste of fall here in San Diego! Sitting here in Panera doing some blogging and pretending that I’m in New York enjoying the shows. Ahhh.... Robin Givhan of the Washington Post has... Continue Reading Posted at 12:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep10	Research Says That Women Are Bored With Sexy Advertising Maria Palma September 10, 2006 I just came across an interesting, but yet funny article. It’s one of those articles that make you say “Duh!“. It says that women are bored with “sexy” advertising... “...a team of researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	It's Official: Macy's Takes Over Marshall Field's Maria Palma September 10, 2006 The Macy’s takeover of Marshall Field’s was official yesterday and there have been quite a few visitors visiting The Runway Scoop from an article I wrote not too long ago titled “Marshall Field’s Fans Protest”. People in California, from what... Continue Reading Posted at 11:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 9	Just the Beginning of Fashion Week! Maria Palma September 9, 2006 Like I said before, I have to live vicariously through the fashion bloggers who are in NYC enjoying Fashion Week. Next year it will be a must do! However, I know a few bloggers who are having the time of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Beware of Justtwogirls.com! Maria Palma September 9, 2006 I’ve posted about this company, justtwogirls.com, at my other blog, Customers Are Always, but I wanted to spread the word here because I know that there are fashion designers here who may be thinking of having a website built. Read... Continue Reading Posted at 7:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 6	Ayyy! Macy’s Everywhere! Maria Palma September 6, 2006 This weekend it will be official - Macy’s will be taking over malls all across the U.S. As if one overcrowded department store is enough, now you will have the joy (or not) of shopping in two overcrowded department stores... Continue Reading Posted at 9:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Latest in Japanese Fashion Maria Palma September 6, 2006 Japan Fashion Week must have slipped through my radar! We’re on day three of the event in Tokyo and I came across this article with some highlights of the past couple days. I’ve said before how much I admire the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Carnivale of Couture: Fashion Ad Maria Palma September 6, 2006 Did I stump all you fashion bloggers out there? Was the question too tough? I didn’t get any submissions for Carnivale of Couture this week, so I was debating whether or not to post it! I figured it would be... Continue Reading Posted at 8:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win Tickets to Jay McCarroll's Show at Fashion Week Maria Palma September 6, 2006 Here's a press release from Jay McCarroll, season one winner of Project Runway: One thing I've learned as a fashion designer is that there are so many great alternatives to the use of fur. Together with other compassionate designers and... Continue Reading Posted at 8:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 5	The Hardest Working Woman in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma September 5, 2006 I must give it up to Julie of Almost Girl for working so darn hard to get the coverage at Fashion Week for those of us who are part of the Coutorture community. I often wonder if Julie even sleeps... Continue Reading Posted at 7:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Here's a Niche You Could Get Into Maria Palma September 5, 2006 We’ve all probably heard of stores that carry big and tall clothing for men that are, of course, big and tall. So after reading this story about Yao Defen - I was thinking that it would definitely be a good niche... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	An Interview With Luella Bartley at Telegraph Fashion Maria Palma September 5, 2006 Cat Callender of Telegraph Fashion got the inside scoop on what’s been going on with one of England's most famed designers, Luella Bartley (love, love, love her bags!) Seems like she has settled down into motherhood and has kissed good-bye... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The "Big News" From India's Fashion Week Maria Palma September 5, 2006 The biggest news for Fashion Week in India is that the organizers did not allow an Afghan model to walk down the catwalk because she didn’t have the correct work permit. Just minutes before she was to take the stage,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Generation Y" and Denim Purchases Maria Palma September 5, 2006 I’m not one to put much weight on research statistics, especially when they don’t say how many people were actually surveyed. However, I came across this press release at The National Retail Federation’s website that I thought would be of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 4	Harper's Bazaar Gets My Approval...This Month Maria Palma September 4, 2006 I just finished browsing the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar. I was inspired, I was ooohed and ahhed. Out of all the magazines (Lucky, Vogue, InStyle, and Glamour) I’ve seen so far, Harper’s Bazaar is by far the best so... Continue Reading Posted at 6:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Labor Day Link Love Maria Palma September 4, 2006 It’s Labor Day, dear readers, and as everyone makes their way to the crowded beaches, I sit here in a quaint coffee shop enjoying the air conditioning and catching up on all my favorite fashion blogs.... - I know that... Continue Reading Posted at 4:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	LensCrafters Has Their Eyes on Stylish Eyeglasses Maria Palma September 4, 2006 When I had to pick out the eyeglasses I’m wearing right now, it took me nearly two hours to decide on a pair. It was absolutely nerve-wracking because I really wanted a pair that made a statement as well as... Continue Reading Posted at 3:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Maria Sharapova Makes Her Own Fashion Statement Maria Palma September 4, 2006 Move over Serena, there’s a new fashionista making her mark on the tennis court. There’s been much buzz over Maria Sharapova’s black Nike “night dress” that she wore last week. It’s so cute, it makes me want to go out... Continue Reading Posted at 2:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hangin' With Zoe of Verbal Croquis Maria Palma September 4, 2006 Ahhhh...it’s nice to come back after a mini-vacation! I’m amped, I’m looking forward to the fall season, and I’m gearing up my brain to read all the posts that will be coming from New York for Fashion Week. I feel... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 1	Pet Fashion and Personal News Maria Palma September 1, 2006 I used to wonder why people would spend enormous amounts of money on their pets. I don’t have a pet but I’m beginning to understand that people treat their pets like their very own children. I talked about how I... Continue Reading Posted at 5:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Carnivale of Couture: The Fashion Ad Edition Maria Palma September 1, 2006 Happy Friday, dear readers! I’m jazzed to be hosting the Carnivale of Couture this week! I’ve been brainstorming all month for a good topic and this is what I came up with: If you were given the chance to produce... Continue Reading Posted at 2:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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