September 2010
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WatchDKNY Spring 2011
Donna Karen envisioned and presented a collection that holds true to the classic New York working woman’s look with a more feminine and modern edge to the designs.
Key iconic accessory: the scarf.
Using fabrics like the chinos, silks, and cottons, she personifies the young woman in New York blooming in the Spring with flower patterns and bold red solids.
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WatchDiane von Furstenberg Spring 2011
The “Goddess” collection is suppose to inspire optimism, create beauty in women, nature, and happiness, Diane took to the sky of Greece, the elements of Greece, and the architecture of Greece.
There was amazing Grecian draping and expert tailoring in the collection using beautiful silks in bold colours and patterns. Sophisticated.
I can imagine...
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Japan Fashion Now Exhibit Opening at the Museum at...
The Museum at FIT opens its doors to a new exhibition dedicated to the fashions from Japan, calledJapan Fashion Now, and I was invited to the opening celebration courtesy of the exhibition sponsor, Sokenbicha.
J-Pop duo Hangry & Angry
The lobby of the museum turned into a red carpet party, full of VIPs, designers, and fashion industry professionals. Sokenbicha set up a bar in the middle of...
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Finding the Right Gift for Your Big Anniversary...
Today is the big FOUR year anniversary for me and the boyfriend. I don’t know about you, but I find it harder and harder to find the most perfect and sweetest little present to charm my beau.
So, I looked to the editorial team over at GIFTS.COM to help me find something for this special occasion. They have a neat little Personality Profiler Quiz that asks you questions about the...
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LnA Spring 2011 Presentation
Basics clothing line LnA showed their Spring 2011 presentation at the Mac & Milk studios this New York Fashion Week. LnA is founded by a Californian duo, Lauren Alexander and April Leight, as a basic t-shirt line that focused on fit, color, and the perfect cotton. It was immediately well-received by retailers and media and now offers men and women t-shirts, tanks, leggings and...
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Silvio Liu Spring/Summer 2011
Sophisticated, yet playful, the collection showcased retro silhouettes throughout the 19 different looks.
Read and see my review .
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Yuna Yang Spring/Summer 2011
Titled…My Black Wedding Dress
A black wedding dress contradicts traditional expectations and gives birth to a redesign.
full review.
..and the full runway show
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Nespresso Boutique Bar in SoHo Opens its Door to a...
What a night of caffeinated revelry! Last night, I had the honour of previewing the new Nespresso cafe, set to open tonight in SoHo (92 Prince Street).
This will be the second location to be opened by the premium coffee purveyor. Downtowners will also get a taste of the European-inspired coffee experience — a range of 16 refine Grand Cru coffees. For the gastronome, there will be a menu...
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Call it Spring Shoes by JCPenney x Aldo Opens in...
September should be called Fashion Month with so much going on in New York City.
JCPenney has partnered with Aldo to start setting up new shop-in-shops retail outlets featuring its young, cheap and trendy line of Spring Shoes, aptly named “Call It Spring,” starting with our very own Manhattan Mall location.
To kick off the opening, Call It Spring brought in New York City’s...
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WatchNolcha Fashion Week Spring 2011: Dora Abodi, Paul Aarrington, Stella Simona, Kabukiu
One of the reasons why I love going to the shows at Nolcha Fashion Week is the showcase of independent and international designers.
Dora Abodi is a Hungarian womenswear designer heavily influenced by the freeness of nature, the allure of Marylin Monroe and structure of Gerta Garbo. She presented her Spring...
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Billy Reid Spring 2011
Downtown at MAC & MILK, Billy Reid brings to the big city his southern charm! Drawing his inspirations from his birth state, Louisiana, Reid sets the stage for a very 1920s feel.
Also reminds me of the movie…The Notebook
The names and descriptions for his looks are even better! Such as…
Bitt Hammonds Always sockless, never scotchless Simmons Hebert Eighth-year Tulane...
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Yoana Baraschi Spring 2011
An AHHMAZING presentation I had a chance to go to this fashion week at the tents to cover and review. Yoana Baraschi was on the site being interviewed by many reporters. The clothes? So feminine and flirty! Makes me crave for spring already.
Floral is in.
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Fashion's Night Out NYC Invitations!
Fashion Night Out at Sephora 5Times Square hosted by TEMPTU *TEMPTU Launches Lookbook Beauty with Youtube Beauty Gurus Richie Nickel, JulieG and Fafinettex3 Date: Friday, 9/10/10 Time: 2– 11pm Location: Sephora, 5 Times Square
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WatchThis guest post is from Mr. Sandiford (@MrSandiford), an Event Media Coordinator for one of the nation’s largest production company. A true New Yorker, he lives a lifestyle fueled by the creative communities of fashion, music, and flim — full beautiful people & style and accompanied by even better parties….a nod to his inspiration, his father. Plus, it’s good to have a...
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Nine West Runway Relief Photo Shoot with Nigel...
Jones Apparel Group is partnering up with CFDA to create the Nine West Runway Relief Program to raise funds for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. So to kick off the program, Nine West rallied 40 models and America’s Next Top Model judge & photographer, Nigel Barker, to take over the Meatpacking District in New York City for a grand photo shoot.
I hauled ass on a scorching hot day to...
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Sneak Peek Tour of Kmart Design's New Fall...
Thank you to the team behind Kmart Design! Because of them, I was able to preview the new Fall 2010 collection up close and personal, and I like what I saw! I am quite impressed with the new collection from Kmart. My two favorites…? The white basic tee with a detachable necklace and the military styled jacket. Total love, here. Oh, and they have shoes!!