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Feb28
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Thinking that I was just “over it” - “it” being browsing through pictures and reading all the reviews on the Fashion Weeks - here comes Balenciaga and I’m filled with inspiration once again.
Nicolas Ghesquiere is absolutely prolific when it comes to fashion. One season we get futuristic wear and then this season he presents a mix of urban, street-style, and ethnic collaborations. In another life I think I could have been one of Ghesquiere’s muses. I’m so happy to see a designer come out with something that actually looks very comfortable to wear.
I don’t even know if I want to look at any of the other shows for Paris Fashion Week. I think I’ve had my fill for the month! Oh shoot, I just realized tomorrow is already March...Are you ready for spring? Photo Credit
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Feb28
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As a business person who communicates via blogs more often than anything, I often forget that there are still other modes by which to contact my jewelry customers. Back in the dinosaur days of the internet a business owner would...
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Feb27
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I don’t talk too much about men’s fashion, so I wanted to share this video of the Rykiel Men’s Fall 2007/08 collection. Watching this video is a breath of fresh air for me because I see the same ole thing...
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I do a news search for “fashion” and there are a gazillion results for Oscar fashion. Do a blogsearch and I get the same thing. I’m feeling a bit jaded and my eyes are about to go cross-eyed [hence the...
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Last night as I tossed and turned in bed a few questions came to mind. What will they say about the fashion from the early 2000’s? Why haven’t they designed Jane Jetson’s dress yet? And then....The Victor & Rolf show...
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You might recall my little review awhile back about one of Gap’s newest brands, Forth & Towne. Well, it comes as somewhat of a surprise that the company has decided to close up shop. It seems that the market for...
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Feb26
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Retailers are in a frenzy about the news that vendors have sold them coats which have fur from dogs. The Humane Society of the United States conducted an investigation and found that companies such as Nordstrom, Tommy Hilfiger, and Andrew...
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Times Online recently reported on this new “trend” involving the price increase of handbags. Seriously, what hasn’t increased in the past year? It’s still disturbing to me that women would literally go broke to own a designer handbag. As one...
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It’s always interesting to find out what inspires fashion designers. After all, we can find inspiration from just about anything. I’m reminded of an old Project Runway episode where they had to go out into the city, take pictures, and...
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Well, it’s Monday and we’re back to business as usual. I hope you enjoyed the random tidbits from this past weekend. I was kinda all over the place, but hopefully the spice made the blog a little more interesting. Anyhow,...
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Feb25
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With all this talk about fall fashion lately, I’ve forgotten that spring is just around the corner. As I sat and made some spring greeting cards tonight, I remembered oh, yeah, it is spring. Time to think about spring fashion. ...
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The Academy Awards - a night of movies, music, and fashion. As I write this Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson are singing their duet. One thing I’ve noticed about tonight’s fashion fest - the dresses are long and everyone looks...
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Impressed. That’s the word that comes to mind when I look at the Donatella Versace’s Fall/Winter 2007/08 collection. Versace has upgraded to a more well-refined professional look the past few seasons versus the bright bold patterns of years ago. I...
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Fashion is ever-changing. One day you’re in. The next day you’re out. As Lagerfeld told Cathy Horyn: “Tomorrow is another collection, another article.” I think that’s what makes fashion so exciting - why people go into a frenzy to see...
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Feb24
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I just came across this great post over at Dark Roasted Blend. It’s a photo gallery of vintage airline ads and promotions. I do remember when being a flight attendant was very glamorous. Well, it still is glamorous in that...
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For your Saturday entertainment I have a clip of an old David Bowie video called “Fashion”. Now, I’m not quite sure what the point of the song is other than, uh...fashion. I never even knew this song existed until now. ...
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In response to The Budget Fashionista’s question, no, I don’t think a thirteen-year-old needs a Louis Vuitton purse. I do believe, however, that each person is entitled to the good things in life. I had a Gucci purse at the...
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For those of you who have OCSD (Obsessive Compulsive Sewing Disorder), you will enjoy Gorgeous Things, a sewing blog by Ann. Did you know that I own a sewing machine but don’t really know how to use it? I’ve only...
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An Indian news source publishes this statement:“Indian fashion is going places, literally as our designers promote 'Indianness' as their USP on foreign ramps!”Yes, I think it’s good that more countries are getting into the fashion circuit. However, my concern is...
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Feb23
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All day long I write and when I do take a break, it’s to watch the Ellen Degeneres show and Oprah. Ellen is just too darn funny and yes, I do get up and dance when it’s time to dance ;)...
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Living a life of glamour sometimes isn’t what it’s all cracked up to be. I learned this lesson when watching The Devil Wears Prada. Did you?
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In San Diego the weather is fairly warm and there usually is no need to wear tights, unless you’re simply going for style and not paying attention to comfort. The only tights I own are a pair of brown fishnets,...
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Have you ever looked at a woman and seen the richness - the money just oozing from her aura? That’s what I see when I look at the runway pictures from the Bottega Veneta show in Milan. The colors and...
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Feb22
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What’s going on with Italian fashion? Guy Trebay of The New York Times reports that Italian fashion industry seems to be down in the dumps as it watches other countries evolutionize (if that’s not a word right now, I’ve invented...
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Feb21
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Let’s embrace the fact that the inspiration of the fashion world is all around us. The cell phone industry is no exception. Nokia was one of the first companies that I knew of that decided to make a cell phone...
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What’s just as addicting as shopping for shoes or handbags? Creating a Squidoo lens on shoes or handbags! You can find a Squidoo lens on just about any topic and if you’re an expert in one area, why not share...
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Much is being said about the Fall/Winter 2007/08 women’s collection by Gucci…Fashion Verbatim: “…Frida's greatest consistency comes in delivering inadvertent confusion. It's ironic that a house synonymous with the spotlight is standing increasingly farther from it.”Diane, A Shaded View on...
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CEO Mike Ullman of J.C. Penney (JCP) is on a mission - remake the culture and change the image of the company. He wants to create a brand that has the reputation of Southwest and Starbucks. He wants people to...
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When I was in junior high my father went to Korea for a trip and came back with a box full of Reeboks. Many Reeboks are made in Korea, so he was able to get a good deal on them....
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Feb16
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I love Starbucks. My readers over at CustomersAreAlways can attest to my love. Yeah, I can already hear the booing and hissing from some of you, but hey, I gotta keep it real, ok? So when I heard about the...
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London Fashion Week has been in full swing for the past week and Susie of Style Bubble is up-close and personal with the fashion over there. From all the pictures she’s shared so far, I can see that London seems...
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Feb15
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As I watched The Notebook last night, I realized why I and thousands of other fashionistas love the Marc Jacobs Fall 2007/08 collection so much. It’s reminiscent of a time when a woman was a “lady”. It’s something we’re craving...
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Think that YouTube is just for random videos? Have you thought of using YouTube to market your fashion business? I came across this video from Keith Lloyd Couture, a fashion consulting and custom clothing designer business. The video is called...
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Ok, I must have missed the memo that Cathy Horyn has a fashion blog now. For those of you who don’t know, Cathy is the famed fashion writer for The New York Times. So, if you ever wanted a glimpse...
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Feb14
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This month’s Fast Company Magazine featured an article about the diamond hunting going on in Sierra Leone. According to the article, $15 million has been spent by the World Diamond Council to counter fallout from the film, Blood Diamond. In...
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You know what’s addicting besides chocolate? The Style.com lookbooks. Many fashionistas have been talking about them, but if there’s any fashion website that knows how to bring back their visitors, it’s Style.com. I still have yet to add anything to...
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Recently I read an article about how premium brand denim companies have been expanding into other markets to include accessories, eyewear, and even the hotel industry. Perhaps this could be the cause of Gap’s current issues, but nevertheless, we must...
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Feb13
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It looks like The Timberland Company (TBL) is facing a bit of a challenge this year. The company reported a fourth-quarter net income of $38.3 million, compared to a $46.9 million net income two years ago at the same time....
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Naomi Campbell doesn’t think the fashion industry should be blamed for the skinny models that walk down the runway. At the Elle Style Awards in London she said:"You can't blame the industry for a psychological disease. It is a disease,...
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Pantone has released a Fashion Color Report for Fall 07 and the company is saying that we’ll be seeing more rich, exotic shades ranging from “Chili Pepper” to “Carafe” to “Green Moss”. (Who thinks up these names anyways?) Here are...
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Feb12
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Music? What music? Isn't the Grammy's about the fashion? Just kidding. You know how they do it in Hollywood. Everybody has to talk about the fashion on the Red Carpet. Everyone looked pretty good, but what stuck out were these...
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A couple weeks ago a teary-eyed Tyra Banks came on her show to tell off her critics and all the people who cracked jokes about the well-publicized picture of her in the bathing suit. (I just watched the show a couple days ago) The picture was...
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If you're a European-based beauty or apparel brand looking for some press coverage here in the U.S., it may be a bit more of a challenge to get some buzz than it is in Europe according to Amy Bailey of...
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Has fashion week lost its edge? Julie Fredrickson of Almost Girl offers her perspective on how the whole system of Fashion Week in New York has changed. No longer is it for the press and buyers, it seems that the...
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Here are a few news tidbits from the weekend... Shareholders of Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. (EBHI) rejected a $286 million buyout offer from two firms last Thursday. The offer was for $9.25 a share and as of this writing the...
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Feb 9
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This morning I heard that old Billy Joel song, "Uptown Girl". Oh, the memories! I distinctly remember watching that video and wanting to look like the classy Christie Brinkley. That outfit - a definite yes! However, I could have done...
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Recently the Betsey Johnson store opened up here in San Diego and every time I go to the Fashion Valley Mall, I must, must, must stop in and see all her new creations. Perhaps it’s the little girl/artist in me...
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Feb 8
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Every designer has a vision for their show or some kind of “atmosphere” they want to create. After looking at the photos from Benjamin Cho’s show, the first word that came to mind was “gothic”. All I could focus on...
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I have to remember that just because Fashion Week is taking place in New York doesn’t mean that the fashion world stops all business. After watching video after video and reading review after review, my brain was on overload. There...
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Feb 7
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When it comes to fashion, people believe that we have to stick to a particular color theme when it comes to dressing for a particular season. However, I’ve always believed that you can wear whatever you want whenever you want. ...
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This video at the James Coviello show gives you a little peek at what goes on behind the scenes when preparing for a fashion show. When we attend a show we only get to see the final product without realizing...
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Feb 3
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If I could say what quintessential New York style means to me, I would say “Yigal Azrouel”. I browsed the photos and read the runway review over at Style.com and this collection definitely has me written all over it. I...
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I just stumbled upon Bela Borsodi’s photography portfolios and I’m very, very impressed with the whimsical and creative compositions. Practically all of them are fashion related and surprisingly I wasn’t even offended by some of the photos that were borderline...
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Ok, I mustn’t forget about the men’s fashion shows that have taken place so far this Fashion Week. Below is a little clip of the Perry Ellis show. The background song used for this video is perfect because this is,...
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I was watching the Badgley Mischka show over at Couture in the City and my nine-year-old Goddaughter was watching it over my shoulder...“I hate models! I hate models! I hate models!” she says.“Why do you hate them?” I inquired.“Because they’re...
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There are so many shows to talk about for the first day of Fashion Week, but I’ll highlight one that caught my attention - Baby Phat - mainly because of the backdrop. Being the artist that I am, I was...
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Feb 2
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After seven years in business, there is talk that Nordstrom (JWN) may consider selling one of its chains, Faconnable, a high end retailer that offers clothing and accessories. There are Faconnable departments in some of the Nordstrom stores, four stand-alone...
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I can feel the energy from the other side of the country! Fashion Week in New York kicked off today and there’s one designer that I’m going to have my eye out for: Tracy Reese. While everybody has their eyes...
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Designer Ella’s poll has ended and 57% of people say that big bags are still “in”. For me, the big bag will always be in. For as long as I’ve been a bag lady, I’ve always carried big bags. How...
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