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Jul31
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Although summer is nowhere near over here in California, I have my heart set on fall and have been spending time compiling a wish list of handbags. I still have yet to come across a purple handbag which was one of my goals for this year, but for now these ones I came across over at Bag, Borrow, or Steal will do...
1. BCBGMAXAZRIA 'Erica' Medium Quilted Shoulder Bag - A touch of dazzling glamour, this shoulder bag has a metallic quilted pattern with a braided ring and a goldtone chain handle gathering the top. 2. Gucci Medium Top Handle Bag - an eye-catching accessory from Gucci in exotic sand python with leather trim and a bamboo handle. Too bad they can't ship this one to California!
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Jul31
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Last month Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) announced a new protégé program to highlight emerging fashion designers. This program is in conjunction with AWI's 200th anniversary in the Australian wool trade - a milestone that is worthy of mention. The...
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In response to She's a Betty's post about Wet Seal's rendition of a Miu Miu dress, some people may wonder what the big deal is with copying fashion from the runways - or should I say "finding inspiration" from the...
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Sasha Manuel of Style Manila reports on the recent Metrowear-Samsung Fashion Show that took place at the Rockwell Tent in Makati City, Philippines. Sasha is also observant of the "trend in mixing fashion and products". Let's face it, fashion has been...
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Jul30
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The internet is starting to look like the fashion industry. I've been doing my Monday blog readings (over 100+ feeds) and it seems like 3 out of 10 blogs were talking about Twitter... I can see how Twitter can be...
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"A fashion that goes out of fashion overnight is a distraction, not a fashion" That quote was said by the woman who I believe put the "F" in Fashion...Coco Chanel. There's no doubt that Chanel is probably the most sought-after...
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The New York Post has a little blurb about fashion designer Valentino and his advice for the young women of New York. Not so much advice on how to dress, but rather, he shares his thoughts about table etiquette and...
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Jul29
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If there's one man in the industry that I'd love to meet, it's Tim Gunn...The "Make It Work" Man. There's something about his personality that draws me to him. Perhaps it's the accent...or maybe it's all the great things that...
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Elie Saab's mother must have known he was destined to be a fashion designer when he spent most of his childhood sketching and making patterns from tablecloths and curtains. And certainly all that work has paid off for Elie. This...
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Jul27
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The Street blog of SignOnSanDiego.com has a feature about one of the latest Nordstrom fashion event that took place at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel. I must concur that any event that Nordstrom does, the company really does it in...
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As much as I love to see fashion take steps forward, I can't help but be drawn back to vintage fashion - especially to the days of Jackie Onassis with her signature sunglasses or the 70's when the flower children...
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Jul26
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In a search for an interesting fashion runway show to post here, I discovered this trailer for a Sims virtual runway show. Ok, I've been a little bit out of touch with virtual games, but a simple Google search showed...
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Forbes recently came out with a list of the World's Top-Earning Models which leaves me thinking that the supermodel isn't dead after all. Many of the uber-models still rake in multimillions each year with Gisele Bundchen sittin' ever so pretty...
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Here's an interesting venue for a fashion week: the aisle of a jet plane! Air New Zealand is sponsoring New Zealand's fashion week this coming September and designers Rachel Easting and Anjali Stewart (pictured here) will be exhibiting their collection...
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If you've been following my blog for some time, you know my gripes about celebrities being on the cover of fashion magazines. I know, I promised never to complain anymore because I do admit that there are some celebrities...
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Jul24
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This is a sponsored post... My best friend's daughter walked out of Limited Too yesterday and I asked her what she bought. "Two purses," she said shyly. "Two purses!" I exclaimed with a raised eyebrow at her mother. It started to...
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I recently got a peek at the Guess Fall 2007 evening clutch collection and it is one that offers fashion variety and the chance for a diva to shine. Guess has introduced the Timeless Sequins, Paradise, and Boudoir collections that...
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Jul23
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If you ask just about anyone in the fashion industry what city is the "fashion capital" of the world, they'll most likely say that New York is indeed the capital. However, you'll have a few who will disagree and say...
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Jul22
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This is a brilliant idea because according to the American Foundation for the Blind, there are approximately 10 million blind people in the U.S. alone. Who knows how many more there are in other countries, but the numbers certainly represent an opportunity to help them.
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This is a sponsored review... I am so happy to see that many businesses in the fashion industry are becoming more eco-conscious. Ellen Degeneres recently did a show where she showed all the different types of eco-friendly products that are on...
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Jul20
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It was a mere ten years ago that Gianni Versace was shot and killed in front of his Miami mansion, but obviously his spirit lives on through his clothing label. They say it was a serial killer who was responsible...
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Jul19
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I don't know too many fashion designers from my native country of the Philippines, but recently I found out about Joseph Domingo - a San Francisco-based fashion designer. Domingo was born and raised in the Philippines, but came to...
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Jul17
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Here's one of the latest news stories that has me thinking, "Huh??!??" I just read over at Fashion Week Daily that Naomi Campbell is doing a commercial for...of all companies...Dunkin' Donuts! I'm a little stuck on this one. From supermodel...
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Jul12
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Hilary Alexander, the fashion editor of Telegraph.co.uk, shares some tips on creating a couture look on a budget:Never wear anything that's 'in' now; couture is timeless, not trendyInvent a headpiece; millinery is essentialHead-to-toe colour - teal as in Chanel; gold...
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Jul11
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We are smack dab in the middle of swimsuit season and what better way to enjoy the day than to check out the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2008 Miami Swim. Jacquelyn Love designed an eco-friendly collection and I especially like...
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Style.com sent out Scott Schuman of Sartorialist to interview fashion mavens on the streets of New York. This particular video is the second installment of “Intersection”. I always love to see women who have their own sense of style. The...
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Jul10
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Hong Kong Fashion Week kicked off today, but you probably won’t hear too much about it in the fashion world that we’ve become accustomed to. As I read this news story over at tdctrade.com, I wonder if the rest of...
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I’m quite fascinated with all the work that is done to prepare for a runway fashion show. Models must show up hours before the actual show and dozens of people are brought in to do hair and makeup which can...
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Valentino, ah, Valentino… His work ceases to amaze his adoring fans, myself included. This man really knows how to make a woman look classy, chic, and absolutely stunning. I get chills up and down my spine just from looking at...
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Jul 9
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As I wonder the blogosphere tonight, I thought I’d share some great reads…The ever so stylish Susie of Style Bubble has some interesting musings about Kate Moss and PVC leggings. It’s a little scary to think that people would pay...
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Jul 8
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Today as I browsed Technorati I noticed that one of the top searches was for “Ron Paul”. Now, I didn’t really think much about it and didn’t even investigate because I assumed that it was probably a politician and I’m...
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From a very young age we’re taught what cool is and what cool isn’t. Our friends say “cool” when we’ve done something to impress them. Our clothes are “cool”…and so we grow up with this ideas that being cool is...
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Can we agree that sunglasses are the accessory for these hot summer days? It seems that bigger is still “better” when it comes to designer sunglasses for this season. We see fun, aviator glasses at the Proenza Shouler S/S 07...
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Jul 6
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Riccardo Tisci must have been spending some time out in the wild because his latest haute couture collection for Givenchy certainly is animal inspired. From furry skirts, to all-over leopard print ensembles, we can see that the Givenchy gal won’t...
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The Business of Fashion takes a look at haute couture and contemplates whether or not high-end clothing really is “dead” - the word used by many in the industry.As long as there are uber-rich people on this planet, I don’t...
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Jul 1
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Atlanta Carpet Cleaning - Interior fashion never looked so clean! The fabrics, upholstery and carpet runways makeup assistants.Browsing through Style.com today, a headline caught my eye.."Babushkas replace turbans as fashion's headwear of choice". Babushka in the Russian language means "grandmother",...
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