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Mar31	Alotta Jewelry...Alotta Fun! Maria Palma March 31, 2007 Know More: Jewelry Design Alotta Jewelry, handcrafted jewelry business, South Sun, sterling silver jewelry One of my favorite places to shop for my jewelry supplies is Alotta Jewelry (a.k.a South Sun) It’s here in San Diego and if you decide to pay them a visit, be prepared to spend hours in there ogling over all the gorgeous beads. There are also ready-made jewelry at wholesale prices for boutique owners. Well, I just received an email from Alotta Jewelry notifying me of a sale on sterling silver jewelry. It starts at .45 per gram and the sale runs on April 2,3,9,16, & 23. If you plan on going and want to do a “play date”, shoot me an email and we could go together ;) Believe me when I say that going to the bead store is just as fun as going to Disneyland! And speaking of jewelry, check out the new additions to my online jewelry shop! Posted at 5:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar31	How Could You Buy a Shoe and Never Wear It? Maria Palma March 31, 2007 One of my biggest loves is art and as I was reading the Art News Blog today, I came across this post on the most expensive paintings in the world. Well, it had me wondering what the most expensive shoes... Continue Reading Posted at 3:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What We Can Learn From India's Top Models Maria Palma March 31, 2007 As I browsed around YouTube today, I came across this video of a yummy chocolate fashion show in India. When you put “fashion” and “chocolate” in the same show, I’m all over it! And since my boyfriend likes chocolate too,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar30	Why Allegra Should Tell Her Story Maria Palma March 30, 2007 I’m sure many of you have read the news about Allegra Versace and her issue with anorexia. This news comes at a time when the fashion industry is having its own issues in the same area. Coincidence? Donatella wants her... Continue Reading Posted at 7:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Fendi Platform-Twisted Ankle-Kitten-Heel Sandal Maria Palma March 30, 2007 This morning I thought I’d get my fashion fix from Style.com and the first thing that caught my eye was this Fendi shoe. A big question mark filled my mind as I wondered how on earth anybody could walk in... Continue Reading Posted at 11:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	U.S. Athletes Need Help With Fashion? Maria Palma March 30, 2007 Fashion is part of everyone’s life and professional athletes are not an exception. There’s something about a man - a tall man - in a nice Armani suit. Yes, I’m talking about basketball players ;) I was happy when the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar29	The People Who Create the Beautiful People Maria Palma March 29, 2007 As consumers of fashion we flip through the glossy magazines oohing and ahhing over pictures of models adorning beautiful clothing, but we often forget about the photographers behind those beautiful photos. I thought about this as I watched this little... Continue Reading Posted at 11:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	No More "Controlling the Message" in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma March 29, 2007 When a celebrity comes out with a new line, it’s only a matter of time before the world knows about it. News spreads fast in the internet world and things that are supposed to be kept “secret” or “exclusive” never... Continue Reading Posted at 11:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Sari Is a Trend? Maria Palma March 29, 2007 I haven’t gotten around to reading all the editorials of Mumbai Lakme Fashion Week which is taking place this week, but a headline caught my eye today: “The Decline of the Sari” We know the sari as the traditional dress... Continue Reading Posted at 10:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar28	The Skinny Model Issue: All Talk, No Action Maria Palma March 28, 2007 It’s always fun to discover new fashion blogs (new to me, anyways) and tonight I came across Too Fat For Fashion where Miss J talks about the issue that has been a central issue in the world of fashion for... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Year of Silver and Shimmer Maria Palma March 28, 2007 Silver is all over the place this spring and it looks like it will be a color that will probably take us into the summer and fall as well. Silver always adds a bit of luxe to any outfit, like... Continue Reading Posted at 10:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet Face to Face With Fashion Recruiters in New York Maria Palma March 28, 2007 If you’ve always dreamed of a career in fashion, you may want to attend the Fashion Career Fair in New York which will take place on Thursday, April 19 at the Metropolitan Pavilion: 125 West 18 Street from 2-7 pm. ... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Vietnamese Fashion Maria Palma March 28, 2007 You don’t read too much about fashion from many of the Asian countries and being that I have a couple Vietnamese friends, I thought I’d share this news article I came across about the Vietnam Spring-Summer Fashion Week which will... Continue Reading Posted at 11:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar27	A Love Affair With Payless Maria Palma March 27, 2007 Is Payless Shoe Source (PSS) heading for good things? Fashion Week Daily reports that the company has just signed on Bernard Figueroa as the director of design for their women‘s footwear. Figueroa is a former footwear designer for Michael Kors... Continue Reading Posted at 8:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will Bloomingdale's Succeed? Maria Palma March 27, 2007 Many fashion retailers have tried to woo the mommy’s of the world and there’s one company who believes that it will succeed. Bloomingdale’s. With the recent announcement of Gap closing their Forth & Towne stores, you only wonder if Bloomingdale’s... Continue Reading Posted at 6:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How The Shoe Industry Will Win the Hearts of Fashionistas Maria Palma March 27, 2007 Well, it is inevitable that the marketplace for apparel and accessories would grow. This article over at NorthJersey.com says that the more people are beginning to buy their shoes online and competition has grown fierce among companies. I know of... Continue Reading Posted at 3:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Does More Advertising Dollars Equate to Higher Sales? Maria Palma March 27, 2007 If you read any of the major fashion magazines here in the U.S., you’ll notice those fold-out campaigns that Kohl’s (KSS) started not too long ago. The department store has increased its spending on advertising to establish the brand in... Continue Reading Posted at 11:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar26	The Beauty of a Fashion Blog Maria Palma March 26, 2007 The beauty of a blog is that the blogger’s personality and personal opinions can shine through without restriction while readers comments are equally without limit. Moreover, bloggers are given the freedom to express themselves in other areas of media without rules and regulations. Continue Reading Posted at 10:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar24	Madonna The Material Girl Grows Up Maria Palma March 24, 2007 Could Madonna not be the “Material Girl” that we knew from the 80’s? GenerationQ reports that her new line for H&M isn’t as exciting as previous lines designed by celebrities. Fashionistas were expecting more fashion forward and risqué styles, but... Continue Reading Posted at 9:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar22	Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone in Fashion Maria Palma March 22, 2007 Do you think there will ever come a time when fashion will become completely new and fresh? We’ve all come to accept this notion of fashion going in cycles and it’s quite evident with the comeback of 80’s fashion this... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar20	Get Fashion Advice at Top Tips For Girls Maria Palma March 20, 2007 What makes beauty and fashion blogs and the blogosphere so great is that women all over the world can share beauty and fashion tips with one another. More and more women are turning to bloggers for recommendations because they trust... Continue Reading Posted at 3:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sarah Jessica Parker Helps Out Fashionistas on a Budget Maria Palma March 20, 2007 Last week there was buzz all over the blogosphere about Sarah Jessica Parker's new "Bitten" line. I was a bit surprised to see that she has teamed up with Steve & Barry's because I thought this was going to be... Continue Reading Posted at 2:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ambercrombie & Fitch Continues Expansion Maria Palma March 20, 2007 As European companies like H&M make their way into the U.S., American clothing companies continue their expansion into the European markets. This week Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) will open their first store in Europe at 7 Burlington Gardens. The building... Continue Reading Posted at 12:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Virtual Shopping Maria Palma March 20, 2007 Just when you think social networking is at its peak, along comes something that makes you wonder if we've only just scratched the surface. The New York Times reports that IconNicholson, an interactive design firm in Manhattan, has developed a... Continue Reading Posted at 9:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar17	Fashion Bloggers On MySpace Maria Palma March 17, 2007 “You have a MySpace account?” the ten-year-old asked me.“Yup,” I avoided eye contact with her feeling a bit foolish in a way. After all, MySpace profiles were for the youngsters, right? Or that’s what most people think. However, after lurking... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar16	Antonella Barba and Changing Fashion Industry Marketing Maria Palma March 16, 2007 I haven’t watched American Idol in awhile, but I’ve been hearing all this buzz about one former contestant, Antonella Barba, whose nude pictures were plastered all over the internet. Well, of course it doesn’t surprise me being that this is... Continue Reading Posted at 11:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Free People Joins the Ranks of Fashion Bloggers Maria Palma March 16, 2007 One of my favorite clothing brands has a blog! I found out via the Splendora Blog that Free People has a blog that features the people behind the brand, shows a behind the scenes look at their creative processes, and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Industry Award Nominees Announced Maria Palma March 16, 2007 The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced the nominees for the awards they will be handing out this coming June 4th at the New York Public Library:Womens Wear Designer of the Year: Oscar de la Renta, Marc... Continue Reading Posted at 9:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The One Word Anna Wintour Hates Maria Palma March 16, 2007 Is it possible that Vogue will soon have its own blog? The New York Post reports that Anna Wintour hates the word “blog”. The staff at Vogue have been challenged to come up with a different word to describe the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Coach, Ralph Lauren and Turning Online Traffic Into Sales Maria Palma March 16, 2007 I came across this article today that says that Coach and Ralph Lauren posted record ecommerce revenue for 2006...“...Coach, No. 162 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, grew its online sales for the 2006 fiscal year by 29.5% to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar14	Indian Fashion Week: A Theory Maria Palma March 14, 2007 An Indian article asks the question: Is fashion week losing its fizz? Fashion week in India started seven years ago and of course in the beginning an event like this is going to get a great deal of attention. And... Continue Reading Posted at 5:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Desperate For Money Maria Palma March 14, 2007 This is an example of how desperate old media is when it comes to getting advertisers....A man conned a Swiss media company to publish a two page Gucci ad he created himself. Perhaps this is his way of getting the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Urban Outfitters and a Lesson For Retailers Maria Palma March 14, 2007 When I was in L.A. a few weeks ago, I took a stroll down Melrose Ave just to see what I could see. I’ve never been down Melrose, so it definitely was quite interesting. Although, after awhile it all seemed... Continue Reading Posted at 3:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar13	Power to the Fashion Bloggers Maria Palma March 13, 2007 This whole “new media”, “Web 2.0”, or whatever you wanna call it hasn’t really sunk in yet. When I started blogging, I did it more for myself and never gave any thought to where it would take me. Now bloggers... Continue Reading Posted at 9:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fighting Over Clothing: Is It Worth It? Maria Palma March 13, 2007 The fashion industry is a “dog eat dog” or more like “cat fight cat” world. Models feel jealous of other models and designers compete for our loyalty...Then there’s the occasional cat fight in Target when a designer comes out with... Continue Reading Posted at 6:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Preserving Old Media Maria Palma March 13, 2007 This afternoon I sat down at my laptop to start my daily blog reads, but after ten minutes I started to feel weary. Looking out the window I could see the sun beaming down. It was calling me to come... Continue Reading Posted at 4:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar12	Australia's Next Top Model: Refreshing Maria Palma March 12, 2007 For the first time tonight I watched an episode of Australia’s Next Top Model. For some reason I find it quite refreshing and dare I say this - better than the American version. Well, perhaps that’s a bit of a... Continue Reading Posted at 11:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sarah Jessica Parker Coming Out With New Line Maria Palma March 12, 2007 Fashion Week Daily reports that Sarah Jessica Parker is coming out with her own line of clothing. I’m sure we all saw that coming, eh? I definitely have to support Sarah Jessica because she’s one of the few people I... Continue Reading Posted at 5:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	H&M Continues Expansion Maria Palma March 12, 2007 It was inevitable that a company like H&M would start to expand into other territories - especially Asia. The company which is now Europe’s second largest retailer has just opened up shop in Hong Kong. I wonder if H&M will... Continue Reading Posted at 3:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	If Sex Is Ok, What's Next? Maria Palma March 12, 2007 In response to my post about the D&G ad, D.E. over at Kiss Me Stace poses her perspective. I can see that it could be some sick, twisted sex game, but what gets me is this “standard” that D.E. mentions. ... Continue Reading Posted at 1:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 9	Marketing For Your Fashion Line Maria Palma March 9, 2007 You have to love the internet. Remember back in the olden days when you had to dish out the big bucks to get advertising for your company? Now you can simply build a website, start a blog, and start networking... Continue Reading Posted at 9:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The "Jason Wu Woman" Maria Palma March 9, 2007 Awhile back I told you that Brizo was launching a new blog to cover fashion week and as I was catching up on all the Fashion Week readings (still!), I was reminded to pay the blog a visit. I didn’t... Continue Reading Posted at 6:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Old Navy Commercial: Thumbs Up Maria Palma March 9, 2007 It’s not “officially” spring yet, but the blossoms are in full bloom here in California, the bees are buzzin’, and I even walked out with just short sleeves the other day! Not only do I love March because my birthday... Continue Reading Posted at 5:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 8	Dolce & Gabbana: Gang Rape Is Not Artistic Maria Palma March 8, 2007 Dolce & Gabbana has been raising quite a stir over in Europe with their latest ad campaigns. People in Italy and Spain are in a huff over the ad with the woman on her back and the guys looking over... Continue Reading Posted at 2:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 7	Fall Shoes: Top Pick and Not So Top Pick Maria Palma March 7, 2007 Wandering over to Style.com today, I browsed some of the fall accessories and came upon some very interesting shoes. In fact, one of the shoes was so interesting that I just sat here in awe wondering how in earth that... Continue Reading Posted at 1:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Liz Claiborne Reinvents Itself Maria Palma March 7, 2007 Liz Claiborne has been around for ages, but it’s hardly the brand that a young fashionista thinks of when she goes shopping. However, that may change with the new fall collection which was just unveiled at the Museum of Modern... Continue Reading Posted at 11:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 6	It’s Our Fault That H&M Raised Their Prices! Maria Palma March 6, 2007 The Budget Fashionista shares this video clip (put together by our friends over at Pierce Mattie) of the new M by Madonna Collection for H&M. TBF asks: “Is it just me or does it seem like H&M is raising their... Continue Reading Posted at 10:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 5	What Makes Brooks Brothers So Successful Maria Palma March 5, 2007 You don’t hear too much about Brooks Brothers, but this 189-year-old retailer has been very successful in the retail/fashion industry. I personally don’t shop there, but apparently there are affluent people who do buy their clothes from this company. Browsing... Continue Reading Posted at 2:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 4	Mariah Carey's Style: Then and Now Maria Palma March 4, 2007 I’ve been meaning to blog about this, so excuse the “old news”, but I read recently that Mariah Carey will be representing the Italian brand, Pinko. Well, I really hope the brand could help the sister out because lately I... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 3	A Day in the Life of a Handbag Salesgirl or Why Peace is Better Maria Palma March 3, 2007 Standing there in my three inch heels, I hovered in front of the Marc Jacobs display hoping someone would walk by and show some interest. After all, a Marc Jacobs handbag sale or any handbag sale over $1,000 would bring... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	eBay Courts Fashion Designers Maria Palma March 3, 2007 I don’t know too many fashionistas who haven’t bought or sold a piece of clothing on eBay. I was one who was on eBay all day every day selling vintage clothing and shopping for purses. It’s no surprise that the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Mar31	Alotta Jewelry...Alotta Fun! Maria Palma March 31, 2007 Know More: Jewelry Design Alotta Jewelry, handcrafted jewelry business, South Sun, sterling silver jewelry One of my favorite places to shop for my jewelry supplies is Alotta Jewelry (a.k.a South Sun) It’s here in San Diego and if you decide to pay them a visit, be prepared to spend hours in there ogling over all the gorgeous beads. There are also ready-made jewelry at wholesale prices for boutique owners. Well, I just received an email from Alotta Jewelry notifying me of a sale on sterling silver jewelry. It starts at .45 per gram and the sale runs on April 2,3,9,16, & 23. If you plan on going and want to do a “play date”, shoot me an email and we could go together ;) Believe me when I say that going to the bead store is just as fun as going to Disneyland! And speaking of jewelry, check out the new additions to my online jewelry shop! Posted at 5:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar31	How Could You Buy a Shoe and Never Wear It? Maria Palma March 31, 2007 One of my biggest loves is art and as I was reading the Art News Blog today, I came across this post on the most expensive paintings in the world. Well, it had me wondering what the most expensive shoes... Continue Reading Posted at 3:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What We Can Learn From India's Top Models Maria Palma March 31, 2007 As I browsed around YouTube today, I came across this video of a yummy chocolate fashion show in India. When you put “fashion” and “chocolate” in the same show, I’m all over it! And since my boyfriend likes chocolate too,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar30	Why Allegra Should Tell Her Story Maria Palma March 30, 2007 I’m sure many of you have read the news about Allegra Versace and her issue with anorexia. This news comes at a time when the fashion industry is having its own issues in the same area. Coincidence? Donatella wants her... Continue Reading Posted at 7:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Fendi Platform-Twisted Ankle-Kitten-Heel Sandal Maria Palma March 30, 2007 This morning I thought I’d get my fashion fix from Style.com and the first thing that caught my eye was this Fendi shoe. A big question mark filled my mind as I wondered how on earth anybody could walk in... Continue Reading Posted at 11:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	U.S. Athletes Need Help With Fashion? Maria Palma March 30, 2007 Fashion is part of everyone’s life and professional athletes are not an exception. There’s something about a man - a tall man - in a nice Armani suit. Yes, I’m talking about basketball players ;) I was happy when the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar29	The People Who Create the Beautiful People Maria Palma March 29, 2007 As consumers of fashion we flip through the glossy magazines oohing and ahhing over pictures of models adorning beautiful clothing, but we often forget about the photographers behind those beautiful photos. I thought about this as I watched this little... Continue Reading Posted at 11:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	No More "Controlling the Message" in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma March 29, 2007 When a celebrity comes out with a new line, it’s only a matter of time before the world knows about it. News spreads fast in the internet world and things that are supposed to be kept “secret” or “exclusive” never... Continue Reading Posted at 11:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Sari Is a Trend? Maria Palma March 29, 2007 I haven’t gotten around to reading all the editorials of Mumbai Lakme Fashion Week which is taking place this week, but a headline caught my eye today: “The Decline of the Sari” We know the sari as the traditional dress... Continue Reading Posted at 10:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar28	The Skinny Model Issue: All Talk, No Action Maria Palma March 28, 2007 It’s always fun to discover new fashion blogs (new to me, anyways) and tonight I came across Too Fat For Fashion where Miss J talks about the issue that has been a central issue in the world of fashion for... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Year of Silver and Shimmer Maria Palma March 28, 2007 Silver is all over the place this spring and it looks like it will be a color that will probably take us into the summer and fall as well. Silver always adds a bit of luxe to any outfit, like... Continue Reading Posted at 10:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet Face to Face With Fashion Recruiters in New York Maria Palma March 28, 2007 If you’ve always dreamed of a career in fashion, you may want to attend the Fashion Career Fair in New York which will take place on Thursday, April 19 at the Metropolitan Pavilion: 125 West 18 Street from 2-7 pm. ... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Vietnamese Fashion Maria Palma March 28, 2007 You don’t read too much about fashion from many of the Asian countries and being that I have a couple Vietnamese friends, I thought I’d share this news article I came across about the Vietnam Spring-Summer Fashion Week which will... Continue Reading Posted at 11:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar27	A Love Affair With Payless Maria Palma March 27, 2007 Is Payless Shoe Source (PSS) heading for good things? Fashion Week Daily reports that the company has just signed on Bernard Figueroa as the director of design for their women‘s footwear. Figueroa is a former footwear designer for Michael Kors... Continue Reading Posted at 8:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will Bloomingdale's Succeed? Maria Palma March 27, 2007 Many fashion retailers have tried to woo the mommy’s of the world and there’s one company who believes that it will succeed. Bloomingdale’s. With the recent announcement of Gap closing their Forth & Towne stores, you only wonder if Bloomingdale’s... Continue Reading Posted at 6:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How The Shoe Industry Will Win the Hearts of Fashionistas Maria Palma March 27, 2007 Well, it is inevitable that the marketplace for apparel and accessories would grow. This article over at NorthJersey.com says that the more people are beginning to buy their shoes online and competition has grown fierce among companies. I know of... Continue Reading Posted at 3:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Does More Advertising Dollars Equate to Higher Sales? Maria Palma March 27, 2007 If you read any of the major fashion magazines here in the U.S., you’ll notice those fold-out campaigns that Kohl’s (KSS) started not too long ago. The department store has increased its spending on advertising to establish the brand in... Continue Reading Posted at 11:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar26	The Beauty of a Fashion Blog Maria Palma March 26, 2007 The beauty of a blog is that the blogger’s personality and personal opinions can shine through without restriction while readers comments are equally without limit. Moreover, bloggers are given the freedom to express themselves in other areas of media without rules and regulations. Continue Reading Posted at 10:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar24	Madonna The Material Girl Grows Up Maria Palma March 24, 2007 Could Madonna not be the “Material Girl” that we knew from the 80’s? GenerationQ reports that her new line for H&M isn’t as exciting as previous lines designed by celebrities. Fashionistas were expecting more fashion forward and risqué styles, but... Continue Reading Posted at 9:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar22	Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone in Fashion Maria Palma March 22, 2007 Do you think there will ever come a time when fashion will become completely new and fresh? We’ve all come to accept this notion of fashion going in cycles and it’s quite evident with the comeback of 80’s fashion this... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar20	Get Fashion Advice at Top Tips For Girls Maria Palma March 20, 2007 What makes beauty and fashion blogs and the blogosphere so great is that women all over the world can share beauty and fashion tips with one another. More and more women are turning to bloggers for recommendations because they trust... Continue Reading Posted at 3:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sarah Jessica Parker Helps Out Fashionistas on a Budget Maria Palma March 20, 2007 Last week there was buzz all over the blogosphere about Sarah Jessica Parker's new "Bitten" line. I was a bit surprised to see that she has teamed up with Steve & Barry's because I thought this was going to be... Continue Reading Posted at 2:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ambercrombie & Fitch Continues Expansion Maria Palma March 20, 2007 As European companies like H&M make their way into the U.S., American clothing companies continue their expansion into the European markets. This week Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) will open their first store in Europe at 7 Burlington Gardens. The building... Continue Reading Posted at 12:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Virtual Shopping Maria Palma March 20, 2007 Just when you think social networking is at its peak, along comes something that makes you wonder if we've only just scratched the surface. The New York Times reports that IconNicholson, an interactive design firm in Manhattan, has developed a... Continue Reading Posted at 9:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar17	Fashion Bloggers On MySpace Maria Palma March 17, 2007 “You have a MySpace account?” the ten-year-old asked me.“Yup,” I avoided eye contact with her feeling a bit foolish in a way. After all, MySpace profiles were for the youngsters, right? Or that’s what most people think. However, after lurking... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar16	Antonella Barba and Changing Fashion Industry Marketing Maria Palma March 16, 2007 I haven’t watched American Idol in awhile, but I’ve been hearing all this buzz about one former contestant, Antonella Barba, whose nude pictures were plastered all over the internet. Well, of course it doesn’t surprise me being that this is... Continue Reading Posted at 11:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Free People Joins the Ranks of Fashion Bloggers Maria Palma March 16, 2007 One of my favorite clothing brands has a blog! I found out via the Splendora Blog that Free People has a blog that features the people behind the brand, shows a behind the scenes look at their creative processes, and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Industry Award Nominees Announced Maria Palma March 16, 2007 The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced the nominees for the awards they will be handing out this coming June 4th at the New York Public Library:Womens Wear Designer of the Year: Oscar de la Renta, Marc... Continue Reading Posted at 9:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The One Word Anna Wintour Hates Maria Palma March 16, 2007 Is it possible that Vogue will soon have its own blog? The New York Post reports that Anna Wintour hates the word “blog”. The staff at Vogue have been challenged to come up with a different word to describe the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Coach, Ralph Lauren and Turning Online Traffic Into Sales Maria Palma March 16, 2007 I came across this article today that says that Coach and Ralph Lauren posted record ecommerce revenue for 2006...“...Coach, No. 162 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, grew its online sales for the 2006 fiscal year by 29.5% to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar14	Indian Fashion Week: A Theory Maria Palma March 14, 2007 An Indian article asks the question: Is fashion week losing its fizz? Fashion week in India started seven years ago and of course in the beginning an event like this is going to get a great deal of attention. And... Continue Reading Posted at 5:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Desperate For Money Maria Palma March 14, 2007 This is an example of how desperate old media is when it comes to getting advertisers....A man conned a Swiss media company to publish a two page Gucci ad he created himself. Perhaps this is his way of getting the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Urban Outfitters and a Lesson For Retailers Maria Palma March 14, 2007 When I was in L.A. a few weeks ago, I took a stroll down Melrose Ave just to see what I could see. I’ve never been down Melrose, so it definitely was quite interesting. Although, after awhile it all seemed... Continue Reading Posted at 3:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar13	Power to the Fashion Bloggers Maria Palma March 13, 2007 This whole “new media”, “Web 2.0”, or whatever you wanna call it hasn’t really sunk in yet. When I started blogging, I did it more for myself and never gave any thought to where it would take me. Now bloggers... Continue Reading Posted at 9:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fighting Over Clothing: Is It Worth It? Maria Palma March 13, 2007 The fashion industry is a “dog eat dog” or more like “cat fight cat” world. Models feel jealous of other models and designers compete for our loyalty...Then there’s the occasional cat fight in Target when a designer comes out with... Continue Reading Posted at 6:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Preserving Old Media Maria Palma March 13, 2007 This afternoon I sat down at my laptop to start my daily blog reads, but after ten minutes I started to feel weary. Looking out the window I could see the sun beaming down. It was calling me to come... Continue Reading Posted at 4:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar12	Australia's Next Top Model: Refreshing Maria Palma March 12, 2007 For the first time tonight I watched an episode of Australia’s Next Top Model. For some reason I find it quite refreshing and dare I say this - better than the American version. Well, perhaps that’s a bit of a... Continue Reading Posted at 11:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sarah Jessica Parker Coming Out With New Line Maria Palma March 12, 2007 Fashion Week Daily reports that Sarah Jessica Parker is coming out with her own line of clothing. I’m sure we all saw that coming, eh? I definitely have to support Sarah Jessica because she’s one of the few people I... Continue Reading Posted at 5:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	H&M Continues Expansion Maria Palma March 12, 2007 It was inevitable that a company like H&M would start to expand into other territories - especially Asia. The company which is now Europe’s second largest retailer has just opened up shop in Hong Kong. I wonder if H&M will... Continue Reading Posted at 3:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	If Sex Is Ok, What's Next? Maria Palma March 12, 2007 In response to my post about the D&G ad, D.E. over at Kiss Me Stace poses her perspective. I can see that it could be some sick, twisted sex game, but what gets me is this “standard” that D.E. mentions. ... Continue Reading Posted at 1:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 9	Marketing For Your Fashion Line Maria Palma March 9, 2007 You have to love the internet. Remember back in the olden days when you had to dish out the big bucks to get advertising for your company? Now you can simply build a website, start a blog, and start networking... Continue Reading Posted at 9:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The "Jason Wu Woman" Maria Palma March 9, 2007 Awhile back I told you that Brizo was launching a new blog to cover fashion week and as I was catching up on all the Fashion Week readings (still!), I was reminded to pay the blog a visit. I didn’t... Continue Reading Posted at 6:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Old Navy Commercial: Thumbs Up Maria Palma March 9, 2007 It’s not “officially” spring yet, but the blossoms are in full bloom here in California, the bees are buzzin’, and I even walked out with just short sleeves the other day! Not only do I love March because my birthday... Continue Reading Posted at 5:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 8	Dolce & Gabbana: Gang Rape Is Not Artistic Maria Palma March 8, 2007 Dolce & Gabbana has been raising quite a stir over in Europe with their latest ad campaigns. People in Italy and Spain are in a huff over the ad with the woman on her back and the guys looking over... Continue Reading Posted at 2:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 7	Fall Shoes: Top Pick and Not So Top Pick Maria Palma March 7, 2007 Wandering over to Style.com today, I browsed some of the fall accessories and came upon some very interesting shoes. In fact, one of the shoes was so interesting that I just sat here in awe wondering how in earth that... Continue Reading Posted at 1:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Liz Claiborne Reinvents Itself Maria Palma March 7, 2007 Liz Claiborne has been around for ages, but it’s hardly the brand that a young fashionista thinks of when she goes shopping. However, that may change with the new fall collection which was just unveiled at the Museum of Modern... Continue Reading Posted at 11:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 6	It’s Our Fault That H&M Raised Their Prices! Maria Palma March 6, 2007 The Budget Fashionista shares this video clip (put together by our friends over at Pierce Mattie) of the new M by Madonna Collection for H&M. TBF asks: “Is it just me or does it seem like H&M is raising their... Continue Reading Posted at 10:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 5	What Makes Brooks Brothers So Successful Maria Palma March 5, 2007 You don’t hear too much about Brooks Brothers, but this 189-year-old retailer has been very successful in the retail/fashion industry. I personally don’t shop there, but apparently there are affluent people who do buy their clothes from this company. Browsing... Continue Reading Posted at 2:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 4	Mariah Carey's Style: Then and Now Maria Palma March 4, 2007 I’ve been meaning to blog about this, so excuse the “old news”, but I read recently that Mariah Carey will be representing the Italian brand, Pinko. Well, I really hope the brand could help the sister out because lately I... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar 3	A Day in the Life of a Handbag Salesgirl or Why Peace is Better Maria Palma March 3, 2007 Standing there in my three inch heels, I hovered in front of the Marc Jacobs display hoping someone would walk by and show some interest. After all, a Marc Jacobs handbag sale or any handbag sale over $1,000 would bring... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	eBay Courts Fashion Designers Maria Palma March 3, 2007 I don’t know too many fashionistas who haven’t bought or sold a piece of clothing on eBay. I was one who was on eBay all day every day selling vintage clothing and shopping for purses. It’s no surprise that the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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