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May30
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It used to be H&M that caught all the headlines in the latest fashion news, but now all eyes are on Topshop. Many of the hardcore fashionistas have long known about Topshop, but ever since Kate Moss designed a clothing line for the retailer, everyone has been buzzin’ about “how Topshop has changed fashion“.
With so much focus on Topshop and revenues in the nine digits last year, it only makes sense to start expanding into other markets and giving the ladies what they want: high fashion at very affordable prices. That seems to be the way to go these days. Pictured here is my favorite piece from the Topshop San Francisco Collection.
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May29
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I didn't get to watch the Miss Universe pageant, but a friend of mine wanted me to share this with you...First of all I would like to say that I have great respect for Rachel Smith due to the fact...
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There are special moments in a company’s life that signify a sense of accomplishment…that tell you perhaps, that you’ve finally made it. That day could be the moment you see an article about you in Vogue or when Helen Mirren...
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As I’m browsing through InStyle Magazine, I see ads for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Ann Taylor. It makes me think about some women who have been complaining that they can’t find clothes that are made for them. “Everything is...
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Former model, Gemma Clarke, offers us an insider’s view as to what really happens in a typical model’s life. Everything you’ve read and heard about is true - and then some. I highly doubt Gemma has anything to gain by...
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May28
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Last week over at Beauty Is Within, I took readers on a quest to find the perfect bathing suit and well, today I discovered Sucrette Beachwear over at YOOX. Here’s the description of the collection:Sucrette, the must-have brand of the...
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A designer who I’ve been keeping an eye on lately is London-based Jonathan Saunders. Saunders takes a minimalist approach to fashion and incorporates his background in art into his designs. I especially like his Fall 2007 collection -- which is...
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Here in the U.S. many of us have today off in order to honor and remember the veterans who served our country. Therefore, I’m really not in the mood to talk business since many of you business people are probably...
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As eBay still continues to raise its fees, many sellers are looking for other venues to sell their clothing items. I, for one, have stopped selling at eBay for this particular reason. Although eBay is a great marketplace and yes,...
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Awhile back I wrote about a book I had started reading, Cool Chic by James Brady. Brady was a publisher for WWD and Harper’s Bazaar back in the days of Coco Chanel and now has a column over at Forbes...
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May27
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It’s the weekend, so I’m off to discover other interesting fashion blogs to read. Variety is the spice of life, right? Tonight’s discovery includes Carrying Contraption, a blog about “Man Bags and Miscellaneous Musings”. I like Carrying Contraption because...
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One doesn’t read too much about Chinese fashion or the movers and shakers in the fashion industry - unless of course, you live in China. Here in the U.S. we seem to equate China with “cheap labor”, so who knew...
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Diamonds have long been a girl’s best friend, but many of us never really give much thought as to the origins of these diamonds and what it takes to get those diamonds to us. Diamonds are big business with quite...
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May26
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Here’s something I’ve never seen before except in the art industry - a boutique that features one designer at a time and changes designers every 4-6 weeks. This new boutique, Den, is the third store in New York opened by...
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May25
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I am definitely a little out of it when it comes to the world of handbags. How did I let that happen? So, when I read this headline “Designer Marc Jacobs Handbags for Under $65” I thought it was a...
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Earlier this year India banned Fashion TV (FTV) from airing in the country because of inappropriate content that was shown. The inappropriate content was a show called “World’s Sexiest Ads”. Well, the executives over at FTV apologized and assured the...
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May24
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The other day my friend and I were talking about weddings and how costly they can be. We both agreed that it was too much to ask a bride’s maid to fork over all that cash for a dress,...
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I often wonder if boutiques can thrive in small towns or cities. My parents live in a small town in central California and I’ve thought about opening up a boutique in one of the neighboring cities. I know it’s closed-mind...
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Here at The Runway Scoop we’ve been following the Gap (GPS) and its efforts to turn around from a decline in sales over the past few years. I have confidence that the people over at Gap are intelligent enough to...
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Burberry is a company that has been put on the backburner of our minds. You don’t see too many celebrities wearing it - which may be a good thing. Let’s hope that Burberry doesn’t go the celebrity route as it...
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May22
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I had no idea that Robin Givhan won a Pulitzer Prize last year for her work. That’s outstanding - a Pulitzer for someone who covers the fashion industry? Who would’ve thought…and what more can we aspire for? Where the heck was I when this news came out?
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My boyfriend, the Poet, wrote a piece on fashion that I want to share…The FetishIs FashionCash in handOr CreditCredit the designers for not listening to skepticsCause skeptics only render revolutionary ideas ineffectiveTo be effectiveLet imagination lead the way to successiveCreations...
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The skinny model issue has long left the thoughts of many in the industry, but it looks like the independent Model Health Inquiry in the UK should put things back into perspective. Baroness Kingsmill and a panel of people in...
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May21
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As a fashion blogger, sometimes you tend to get caught up in your own little fashion blogging world and forget that there are more fabulous blogs out there waiting to be discovered. I have quite a few in my feed...
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The Alice Temperley line for Target will hit stores in September, but we got a sneak peak of what’s in store for us Target fashion hungry divas. This line reminds of my high school days when all I wore was...
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It was announced at Cannes that a French actress by the name of Audrey Tautou will be playing Coco Chanel in a new movie about the famed designer. Filming will start next year, so we’ll have to just sit tight...
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May20
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Below is an interview with Karl Lagerfeld, who I’ve dubbed the King of Style. I never really paid much attention to the other sides of Karl, but I guess it’s only natural that a fashion designer would have other creative...
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You either love it or you hate it, but somehow Paris Hilton lands on the front cover of Harper's Bazaar with her best bud, Nicole Ritchie. I don’t have anything to say about Paris Hilton the person, except that she’s...
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I have to say that my prime time for music was back in the 80’s. Memories of listening to Madonna, Prince, Bon Jovi and Guns & Roses run through my mind…Playing the air guitar and using a brush as my...
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May19
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Last month I talked about my visit with Laura Gambucci and how much I love her store. Well, I wanted to share the article I did about Laura for San Diego Magazine titled “The Style Doctor”. Now, I’ve...
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I read over at CNNMoney.com (Lease the life you’ve dreamed of) that there is this growing appeal to rent fancy, luxurious products. Let’s say you’re on a budget, but want to look absolutely fabulous for a special occasion. We’re not...
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Ever since I bought stock in Guess (GES), I’ve been fascinated with the goings-on within the business side of fashion. What causes the stock prices of fashion companies to go up or down…how other non-fashion industries have become so vested...
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May17
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I’ve always said that companies should stay focused and that they shouldn’t branch out too much, but when it comes to Coach, well, I think they really should start their own clothing line. This ad in the April 2007...
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I have a love/hate relationship with Crocs. Although I don’t own a pair, I can see how they could be very comfortable - despite its somewhat hideous appearance. Well, if you needed yet another reason to hate Crocs, I stumbled...
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Anna Wintour. You either love her or you hate her. The Vogue icon has probably seen enough and read enough about her, but would the latest buzz around the internet help put her life back into perspective?Apparently a former journalist,...
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May16
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I don’t think there’s a designer out there that doesn’t know about Swarovski crystals. I use them quite often in my jewelry designs and they add instant glamour to any fashion piece. Well, I was pretty darn excited to find...
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Ok, this may be old news to some of you - especially those of you who read The Budget Fashionista’s blog, but I’m just now catching up on all my fashion feeds after a week of not reading them. Remember...
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Recently Shiny Media (the network that owns one of my favorite fashion blogs, Catwalk Queen) partnered up with River Island to launch the Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) Live, a blog that brings you the latest news on...well, what else? For...
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One designer that really speaks to me as an artist is Emilio Pucci. I favor his colorful and geometric aesthetic - not to mention the way he can turn abstract art into something completely wearable. When I first heard...
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May15
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My friend has a few thoughts to share...Who made it illegal to mix brand names? Polo, Nautica, Ecko, and Girbaud are all high end brands of clothing, but why is there a stigma attached to wearing a combination of two...
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There was a time when many of us were a little hesitant about shopping for clothes online. What if it doesn’t fit? What if the company is a fraud? What if it really isn’t a designer handbag? These are all...
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It’s blazing hot out here in California, which only makes me yearn for the fall season even more. I’m still trying to catch up on all the fall 07/08 runway shows, so today I spent some time on YouTube checking...
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May14
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….or does the woman make the shoe? Manolo the Shoeblogger says that Roberto Cavalli needs to be restrained after designing these shoes. They’re “almost” worth wearing. However, Nicole over at FashionIQ absolutely adores these shoes. As I always say -...
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I have noticed something very disturbing that takes place in the realm of "Celebrity". Everytime there is a -Star Studed Event- the topic of fashion tends to supercede or belittle the importance of the actual event that takes place. What should...
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There is one pattern of fashion that always seems to make a comeback year after year…and that’s the leopard print. I’m kicking myself for giving away my leopard print pants and handbag awhile back because for some reason I thought...
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This is a guest post from my friend who has a keen eye for fashion and is in the process of starting his own fashion line... It's amazing how looking good or having the color of your clothes coordinated affects...
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I’ve always looked at smoking as very unladylike despite all the fashion advertisements in history which portray very fashionable women smoking those long cigarettes.
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May11
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Although Liz Claiborne may be in a slump, it still has the energy and resources to create new ventures. This latest one involves Narciso Rodriguez, the Cuban-American fashion designer who has previously worked with Anne Klein and Calvin Klein. Perhaps...
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May10
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I don't really like the word "trends". Sometimes I wish the word didn't exist. Sometimes I wish that people would just wear whatever makes them feel comfortable versus what some magazine or celebrity says that they should wear....Excuse me if...
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May 9
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It’s been a busy two years for FashionTribes and Papierdoll and they want us to celebrate their anniversary with them! FashionTribes is a fashion blog that churns out more blog posts than I can keep up with – and...
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The Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute currently has an exhibit called “Poiret: King of Fashion”. As I browsed through the Flickr set provided by Coutorture, this picture here really spoke to me. A lover of pillows, beautiful scarves and long...
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May 6
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As an artist and jewelry designer I am able to get inspiration from just about everything and once in awhile I come across another artist that really “speaks” to me…I’ve been spending some time browsing around Etsy and I happened...
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More and more people are coming forth with their criticisms on celebrities and their fashion labels. The latest news I’ve discovered is this article over at The Observer that talks about George Davies, a businessman in the UK. Here’s what...
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May 5
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Well, we still haven’t heard the last of the skinny models struttin’ down the runways. Australian Fashion Week ended off on a skinny note with a design by FashionAssassin. Does one feel inspired to buy an outfit like that? Are...
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May 4
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Have nothing planned for this weekend? Spend some time over at ShopStyle creating some looks for your summer travels! This outfit I put together will have you ready for fun once you step off the plan… Think 80's style with...
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May 3
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If you watched yesterday’s Oprah Show, you probably saw Tommy Hilfiger squash that huge rumor about not wanting black people -among other “minorities” - to wear his clothing. I heard this rumor about five years ago, but I had this...
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I’ve spent way too much time blogging about women’s fashion here, so when the blogger over at Haute Concept dropped by the other day, it was like a breath of fresh air to discover a men’s fashion blog. Haute Concept...
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According to Forbes.com, Liz Claiborne (LIZ) seems to be in the “doghouse” as the company saw a decline in earnings. Sales are low, so what is the company going to do? You would think with so many companies under its...
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May 2
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For all you reality TV show junkies who also have a love for fashion, you’ll be happy to know that a new “reality” show is premiering this July 2007 on SOAPnet. The show is called “The Fashionista Diaries” and we’ll...
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Although Australian Fashion Week is lacking in big designer names, new and upcoming fashion designers are rockin’ the runway. I just finished watching this video of Bowie Wong’s collection for Spring/Summer 2008 and I am truly inspired. The models strutted...
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Once in awhile you find treasures on the internet - treasures meaning websites that have a wealth of information…a place where you could explore all day and find all sorts of fashion goodies. Today’s discovery was Fashion Trendsetter, a site...
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Fashion has definitely become a way of life for many celebrities and as much as some of us moan and groan (myself included) about celebrities and their clothing lines - we just have to accept the fact that this is...
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