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Jul31	Paris Hilton Strikes Again Maria Palma July 31, 2008 Know More: Fashion News, Shoes Paris Hilton The billionaire heiress strikes again. Paris Hilton launched her new footwear collection at the Macy's in the Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas. Naturally, she drew a crowd anxious to get a glimpse of what threatens to be a big flop. Others think the shoes are definitely overpriced. The collection will also be available at Kitson, Zappos.com, Endless.com, Bakers, Lord & Taylor and select specialty boutiques across the country. You can't be mad at Paris for putting her name on everything, but does she really have to? She's set for life. Frankly, I think she should just stick to perfumes. I happen to like her Can Can fragrance... Posted at 6:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul31	I'm In Denial, Neon IS Back Maria Palma July 31, 2008 Neon is officially back - well, according to Simon Doonan it is. The Creative Director of Barney's New York and author of several books including Confessions of a Window Dresser,says that you need neon accessories so you don't get hit... Continue Reading Posted at 10:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Diane von Furstenberg and Liz Claiborne Inducted into Fashion Walk of Fame Maria Palma July 31, 2008 Their time has come. Early Wednesday morning Diane von Furstenberg and the late Liz Claiborne were inducted into the Fashion Walk of Fame. These two illustrious fashion icons is joining the likes of Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Halston, Calvin Klein,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul30	Coutorture's Latest Editorial: An Artist's Perspective Maria Palma July 30, 2008 Ok, so fashion photography has been on my mind quite a bit lately. Last Friday I talked about Fashionation. Then yesterday I talked about Bryan Adams' work - which I'm still in awe of. I'm not sure why I'm so... Continue Reading Posted at 7:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul29	Bryan Adams A Fashion Photographer? Maria Palma July 29, 2008 Did you know that Bryan Adams is a fashion photographer? I had no idea... Glam Boulevard says that the musician/photographer is the mastermind behind the Guess F/W 2008 Ad campaign. I remember Bryan Adams from "back in the days" when... Continue Reading Posted at 8:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Highlights: Miami Fashion Week 2008 Maria Palma July 29, 2008 I've gone over some photos from Miami's Fashion Week, but to be quite honest, I'm just not that interested in swimwear. However, I did come across a few pieces from the Cia.Maritima collection that I did like. Cia.Maritima is considered... Continue Reading Posted at 6:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Welcome Racked and Coutorture Annex Readers! Maria Palma July 29, 2008 Today I noticed a huge spike in traffic coming from the a website called Racked, a blog that covers New York City shopping, stores, and the overall retail scene - and another good read to add to the list! So,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul28	Monday Fashion Scoop Maria Palma July 28, 2008 Today has been more a reading day than a writing day. Here's some fashion scoop to check out: Cathy Horyn comments on the Halston situation. I really hope the brand does revive itself because I really liked the spring... Continue Reading Posted at 8:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Richard Chai For Target Review Maria Palma July 28, 2008 This past weekend a brand new Target opened up in my area, so I thought I'd go on an adventure to see what it had to offer in terms of clothing. To my surprise, this Target had already stocked Richard... Continue Reading Posted at 5:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul27	Once You Go Black… Maria Palma July 27, 2008 For years now we’ve talked about the “lack of color” on the runways and in fashion magazines. White models take center stage because supposedly that’s what people want to see. They (modeling agencies) say that women want the blue-eyed, blonde... Continue Reading Posted at 6:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mariah Carey's Cover on Elle: Publicity Stunt? Maria Palma July 27, 2008 Someone needs to fire the designers who created the front cover of the August issue of Elle magazine. One of my favorite music idols, Mariah Carey, is botched up so bad, but then, why should we be surprised? The editors... Continue Reading Posted at 11:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul26	Yves St. Laurent Resort 2009 Maria Palma July 26, 2008 As the fashion world gets set for another round of fashion weeks, there are fashion houses already getting a jump start in marketing their 2009 collections. It certainly makes economic sense to forgo a big runway show and simply launch... Continue Reading Posted at 7:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul25	Inspiring Fashion Photography Resource: Fashionation Maria Palma July 25, 2008 You gotta love the power of Twitter. Had it not been for Crosby of PR Couture tweeting about Fashion Inspiration, I wouldn't have discovered Fashionation and all the phenomenal fashion photography out there - not to mention Carrie & Danielle's... Continue Reading Posted at 5:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul24	Super Fierce: Christian Siriano's Collection For Bluefly Maria Palma July 24, 2008 Christian Siriano, the Project Runway winner who took the fashion world by storm with his signature puffy shoulders, has a new collection for Bluefly. Here's a short video clip showing how it all came about from concept to photo shoot...... Continue Reading Posted at 5:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul22	Should We Support the Modeling Industry? Maria Palma July 22, 2008 Atlanta Carpet Cleaning - interior fashion never looked so clean! The fabrics, upholstery and carpet runways makeup assistants.Elle of Kiss Me Stace stopped by the blog the other day to leave her thoughts on my post, Celebrity-Less Fashion Ads, and... Continue Reading Posted at 4:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul21	It's Fashion Forward at Berlin Fashion Week Maria Palma July 21, 2008 Here at The Runway Scoop we love to see runway fashion from countries other than the major shows in France and Italy. It is true that it's always fashion week somewhere...and this past week it was in Berlin. ... Continue Reading Posted at 6:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul18	Celebrity-Less Fashion Ads Maria Palma July 18, 2008 As I browsed through the August 2008 issue of “W” Magazine, I noticed something worth noting: no celebrities in fashion ads. Oh, well, except for one: Gywneth Paltrow for Tod’s. Other than that, the ads for Valentino, Prada, Gucci, St.... Continue Reading Posted at 10:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul16	Fashion Link Love Maria Palma July 16, 2008 I just returned from a mini-vacation and my inbox is full of info to share: GlamBoulevard is celebrating its 1st anniversary with a huge, huge giveaway! Even if you don't enter the giveaway, the GlamBoulevard Forums is a great place... Continue Reading Posted at 1:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul15	Celebrate The Budget Fashionista's 5th Anniversary During New York Fall Fashion Week Maria Palma July 15, 2008 When I first started blogging here at The Runway Scoop about two and a half years ago, one of the first fashion blogs I started reading was Kathryn Finney's The Budget Fashionista. I love it that Kathryn helps women become... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul11	Sunglass Warehouse: Offering Womens Sunglasses and Great Customer Support Maria Palma July 11, 2008 When it comes to starting an online fashion-related shop, it can be a challenge to come up with a way to stand out from the crowd. There are thousands upon thousands of websites selling clothing and accessories, such as sunglasses. ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 8	Another Side of Heidi Klum Maria Palma July 8, 2008 These days being a model is so much more than just having a pretty face and a nice body. Heidi Klum knows this all too well. The super-duper model graced the cover of the June 30, 2008 edition of Forbes. ... Continue Reading Posted at 8:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 7	A Growing Appreciation For Premium Denim Maria Palma July 7, 2008 In the world of premium denim brands you have to wonder from a marketing standpoint how companies or designers are able to stand out from the rest of the crowd. With so many brands out there today, it can seem... Continue Reading Posted at 10:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 3	"What Is Twitter?" Catch Me on BlogTalk Radio With Coutorture Maria Palma July 3, 2008 If you keep up with social media or social network marketing, you probably have already heard of Twitter. If you're a fashion blogger and want to know more about how to leverage the power of this social networking site, I... Continue Reading Posted at 2:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Jaw-Dropping Chanel S/S 2009 Couture Show Maria Palma July 3, 2008 Because Chanel is known for putting on grand runway shows, I was anticipating the spring couture show. Actually, I always look forward to Chanel. A couture season just wouldn't be right without the brand. This show is timely because... Continue Reading Posted at 1:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

« June 2008 | Main

Jul31	Paris Hilton Strikes Again Maria Palma July 31, 2008 Know More: Fashion News, Shoes Paris Hilton The billionaire heiress strikes again. Paris Hilton launched her new footwear collection at the Macy's in the Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas. Naturally, she drew a crowd anxious to get a glimpse of what threatens to be a big flop. Others think the shoes are definitely overpriced. The collection will also be available at Kitson, Zappos.com, Endless.com, Bakers, Lord & Taylor and select specialty boutiques across the country. You can't be mad at Paris for putting her name on everything, but does she really have to? She's set for life. Frankly, I think she should just stick to perfumes. I happen to like her Can Can fragrance... Posted at 6:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul31	I'm In Denial, Neon IS Back Maria Palma July 31, 2008 Neon is officially back - well, according to Simon Doonan it is. The Creative Director of Barney's New York and author of several books including Confessions of a Window Dresser,says that you need neon accessories so you don't get hit... Continue Reading Posted at 10:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Diane von Furstenberg and Liz Claiborne Inducted into Fashion Walk of Fame Maria Palma July 31, 2008 Their time has come. Early Wednesday morning Diane von Furstenberg and the late Liz Claiborne were inducted into the Fashion Walk of Fame. These two illustrious fashion icons is joining the likes of Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Halston, Calvin Klein,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul30	Coutorture's Latest Editorial: An Artist's Perspective Maria Palma July 30, 2008 Ok, so fashion photography has been on my mind quite a bit lately. Last Friday I talked about Fashionation. Then yesterday I talked about Bryan Adams' work - which I'm still in awe of. I'm not sure why I'm so... Continue Reading Posted at 7:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul29	Bryan Adams A Fashion Photographer? Maria Palma July 29, 2008 Did you know that Bryan Adams is a fashion photographer? I had no idea... Glam Boulevard says that the musician/photographer is the mastermind behind the Guess F/W 2008 Ad campaign. I remember Bryan Adams from "back in the days" when... Continue Reading Posted at 8:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Highlights: Miami Fashion Week 2008 Maria Palma July 29, 2008 I've gone over some photos from Miami's Fashion Week, but to be quite honest, I'm just not that interested in swimwear. However, I did come across a few pieces from the Cia.Maritima collection that I did like. Cia.Maritima is considered... Continue Reading Posted at 6:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Welcome Racked and Coutorture Annex Readers! Maria Palma July 29, 2008 Today I noticed a huge spike in traffic coming from the a website called Racked, a blog that covers New York City shopping, stores, and the overall retail scene - and another good read to add to the list! So,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul28	Monday Fashion Scoop Maria Palma July 28, 2008 Today has been more a reading day than a writing day. Here's some fashion scoop to check out: Cathy Horyn comments on the Halston situation. I really hope the brand does revive itself because I really liked the spring... Continue Reading Posted at 8:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Richard Chai For Target Review Maria Palma July 28, 2008 This past weekend a brand new Target opened up in my area, so I thought I'd go on an adventure to see what it had to offer in terms of clothing. To my surprise, this Target had already stocked Richard... Continue Reading Posted at 5:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul27	Once You Go Black… Maria Palma July 27, 2008 For years now we’ve talked about the “lack of color” on the runways and in fashion magazines. White models take center stage because supposedly that’s what people want to see. They (modeling agencies) say that women want the blue-eyed, blonde... Continue Reading Posted at 6:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mariah Carey's Cover on Elle: Publicity Stunt? Maria Palma July 27, 2008 Someone needs to fire the designers who created the front cover of the August issue of Elle magazine. One of my favorite music idols, Mariah Carey, is botched up so bad, but then, why should we be surprised? The editors... Continue Reading Posted at 11:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul26	Yves St. Laurent Resort 2009 Maria Palma July 26, 2008 As the fashion world gets set for another round of fashion weeks, there are fashion houses already getting a jump start in marketing their 2009 collections. It certainly makes economic sense to forgo a big runway show and simply launch... Continue Reading Posted at 7:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul25	Inspiring Fashion Photography Resource: Fashionation Maria Palma July 25, 2008 You gotta love the power of Twitter. Had it not been for Crosby of PR Couture tweeting about Fashion Inspiration, I wouldn't have discovered Fashionation and all the phenomenal fashion photography out there - not to mention Carrie & Danielle's... Continue Reading Posted at 5:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul24	Super Fierce: Christian Siriano's Collection For Bluefly Maria Palma July 24, 2008 Christian Siriano, the Project Runway winner who took the fashion world by storm with his signature puffy shoulders, has a new collection for Bluefly. Here's a short video clip showing how it all came about from concept to photo shoot...... Continue Reading Posted at 5:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul22	Should We Support the Modeling Industry? Maria Palma July 22, 2008 Atlanta Carpet Cleaning - interior fashion never looked so clean! The fabrics, upholstery and carpet runways makeup assistants.Elle of Kiss Me Stace stopped by the blog the other day to leave her thoughts on my post, Celebrity-Less Fashion Ads, and... Continue Reading Posted at 4:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul21	It's Fashion Forward at Berlin Fashion Week Maria Palma July 21, 2008 Here at The Runway Scoop we love to see runway fashion from countries other than the major shows in France and Italy. It is true that it's always fashion week somewhere...and this past week it was in Berlin. ... Continue Reading Posted at 6:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul18	Celebrity-Less Fashion Ads Maria Palma July 18, 2008 As I browsed through the August 2008 issue of “W” Magazine, I noticed something worth noting: no celebrities in fashion ads. Oh, well, except for one: Gywneth Paltrow for Tod’s. Other than that, the ads for Valentino, Prada, Gucci, St.... Continue Reading Posted at 10:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul16	Fashion Link Love Maria Palma July 16, 2008 I just returned from a mini-vacation and my inbox is full of info to share: GlamBoulevard is celebrating its 1st anniversary with a huge, huge giveaway! Even if you don't enter the giveaway, the GlamBoulevard Forums is a great place... Continue Reading Posted at 1:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul15	Celebrate The Budget Fashionista's 5th Anniversary During New York Fall Fashion Week Maria Palma July 15, 2008 When I first started blogging here at The Runway Scoop about two and a half years ago, one of the first fashion blogs I started reading was Kathryn Finney's The Budget Fashionista. I love it that Kathryn helps women become... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul11	Sunglass Warehouse: Offering Womens Sunglasses and Great Customer Support Maria Palma July 11, 2008 When it comes to starting an online fashion-related shop, it can be a challenge to come up with a way to stand out from the crowd. There are thousands upon thousands of websites selling clothing and accessories, such as sunglasses. ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 8	Another Side of Heidi Klum Maria Palma July 8, 2008 These days being a model is so much more than just having a pretty face and a nice body. Heidi Klum knows this all too well. The super-duper model graced the cover of the June 30, 2008 edition of Forbes. ... Continue Reading Posted at 8:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 7	A Growing Appreciation For Premium Denim Maria Palma July 7, 2008 In the world of premium denim brands you have to wonder from a marketing standpoint how companies or designers are able to stand out from the rest of the crowd. With so many brands out there today, it can seem... Continue Reading Posted at 10:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 3	"What Is Twitter?" Catch Me on BlogTalk Radio With Coutorture Maria Palma July 3, 2008 If you keep up with social media or social network marketing, you probably have already heard of Twitter. If you're a fashion blogger and want to know more about how to leverage the power of this social networking site, I... Continue Reading Posted at 2:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Jaw-Dropping Chanel S/S 2009 Couture Show Maria Palma July 3, 2008 Because Chanel is known for putting on grand runway shows, I was anticipating the spring couture show. Actually, I always look forward to Chanel. A couture season just wouldn't be right without the brand. This show is timely because... Continue Reading Posted at 1:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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