but how is anyone supposed to wear this bow on any other day besides October 31st? This girl looks like she’s in a Luella runway show.
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april 2010: zac posen for target
Zac Posen’s sophomore line for Target debuts late April. Get excited for this youthful collection. Fashionista recently posted pictures from the lookbook, which include swimwear, dresses, skirts, shorts, and even, wait for it… a pant. This may be the first time I’ve seen an International Go designer do a pant. I’m not a fan of the gold lame pieces but the clothing appears to be tailored well for a megaretailer like Target. Noteworthy.
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stripes and suede
It’s that time of year again: Deciding which patterned tights to wear has become a chore. This season’s new peacoat is no longer exciting. Snow has transformed from fluffy white flurries into a muddy, grimy, icy enemy. That’s right kids, it’s mid-January. And all I can think about is Spring.
Designers are rolling out pre-fall 2010 collections. I can’t stop dreaming about the day when all I need is a light sweater, tank, a loose pair of cropped trousers, and flats to trek to class again. Til then, I’m content with adding some Spring hopefuls to my overworked Winter wardrobe.
My favorite mix right now is hard material, like leather or suede, and stripes.
luxury rebel victoria booties
Mirror/Dash suede mini
tuleste market necklace
ASOS slash neck breton stripe top
french connection ruffle sleeve tee
J brand low-rise capri jean in ink
l.a.m.b zea open toe booties
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Tags: ASOS, fashion, french connecion, J brand, l.a.m.b, LaRok, luxury rebel, mirror/dash, stripes, suede, tuleste, tuleste jewelry, Urban Outfitters
2009’s Fashion’s Night Out wasn’t enough. Tonight 75 of fashion’s most influential figures will meet to discuss reenforcing New York City as America’s garment capital. Attendees will include Lundgren, Diane von Furstenberg, Roger Farah of Polo Ralph Lauren, Burt Tansky of Neiman Marcus, Millard “Mickey” Drexler of J. Crew Group, Michael Gould of Bloomingdale’s, Hearst’s Cathy Black, Jim Gold of Bergdorf Goodman, Sir Philip Green of Topshop, CFDA executive director Steven Kolb, Gilt Groupe chairman and founder Kevin Ryan and Rick Darling. The program was started by Mayor Bloomberg. Their plans include a 2010 Fashion’s Night Out as well as numerous other ploys to get Americans to spend more money on the industry.
The event will include a panel discussion as well as dinner with city officials seated at each table to take notes on ideas. According to WWD, NYC Fashion 2020 has a few goals already established:
- Bolstering business in the boroughs and stimulating tourism, possibly by providing shopping coupons or even subsidizing airline tickets.
- Street vendors and quality-of-life issues.
- Fashion’s Night Out, scheduled for Sept. 10, which could entail a no-sales-tax day and a fashion show for the general public.
- How to shorten the buying cycle so stores can sell more wear-now clothes and capture trends better.
- Technology, including sustainability, the new media and mobile marketing.
- Pop-up stores.
Good luck. I don’t need convincing to fork over my paycheck for designer duds but with the current economic situation, Americans have become stingy with cash. Hats off to the garment district for realizing their shortcomings and attempting to change.
Fashion NYC 2020 to Rethink Garment District [HuffPost]
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I was recently featured on the blog of the owner of Firefly Boutique, a women’s clothing boutique in North Carolina. There are two locations in Burlington, one downtown and one right across the street from my college campus, Elon University. This store carries Ella Moss, Matt & Natt, French Connection (a favorite of mine), and a gazillion other lovely labels.
A few Elon girls and I work with boutique to create photoshoots for the store. Check it out if you’re ever in the area!
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Tags: boutique, college, Elon, Elon University, fashion, Firefly, North Carolina, women's apparel, women's clothing
holidate 2009.
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Tags: Bebe, belt, dress, fashion, headband, holiday, old soul new heart, Ralph Lauren, red, tin roof vintage, Urban Outfitters
the christmas list
So as of right now, Christmas is 22 days, 13 hours, and 41 minutes away. And not only am I just now beginning my own Christmas list but I have barely finished my shopping list for the season. When it comes to myself, I prefer cash (of course, I’m 20) but for the rest of the family, actual presents add that I-actually-put-some-thought-into-this touch. Here’s what I’m giving this Christmas season.
for the bro
the wannabe worldy type
for dad
the tech-challenged book lover
for mother
in dire need of an all purpose clutch
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inside Nov. 09 British Vogue
The new Kate Moss is Brazilian. The first time I spotted her was in Nylon’s October 2007 issue, featured as a rising star. Alice Dellal’s wild hair cut and foreign features caught my eye. I also noticed Dellal was not as leggy as the average editorial model. Still, the camera captured a strong presence and spirit.
I came across Dellal again in this month’s British Vogue. She has graced the pages of other magazines including Dazed & Confused, French Vogue, and L’Officiel. At only 5′5”, the Brazilian rebel has been deemed the new Kate Moss. This title is fitting as Dellal has been seen out on the town with questionable company partaking in questionable activities not unlike Moss did in her youth. Last year she replaced Moss as the new face of Agent Provocateur. Dellal’s style is also similar to the 90’s grunge of Kate Moss. She champions cut off denim, floral minidresses, and chunky shoes.
Dellal is currently London’s it girl. The boss of Britain’s fashion scene, i-D magazine, has shot 12 different covers, each featuring one of the “Best British Models.” Dellal will make her official British debut with her cover. The 12 models also include legends Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Twiggy as well as newcomers Agyness Deyn and Jourdan Dunn.
Dellal was famous before she was famous. Her mother is Brazilian model Andrea Dellal and her father is a millionaire and bodyguard to the stars. Her friends include Pixie Geldof and Daisy Lowe, two of my favorite British models/socialites. The three recently left Select Model Management to sign with Next. It’s rumored Select was not a fan of the girls’ hard partying. But girls will be girls. One of the biggest perks of fashion modeling is the social scene.
What I love most about this girl is her personal style. The way people dress in their down time speaks mountains about a person. Dellal pulls off the fierce haircut, combat boots, and leather details on the daily. “I like my style. If people don’t like my hair, then they don’t have to book me,” Dellal said on Vogue.com. But it looks like that hair cut will be landing her a plenty of shows this upcoming season.
“When I was seven, I caught my reflection in a spoon and though, ’Wow! I‘m ridiculously good-looking.‘”- Dellal in Nylon, Oct. 07
- Alice Dellal Bio [Modelina]
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SATC Season 6, Finale
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college is supposed to be the most exciting four years of your life. Housing, meal plans, crazy parties, and greek life all with your parents footing the bill. But one thing they forgot to tell us is that summer jobs and a monthly allowance are barely enough to cover weekends at the bar much less additions to your wardrobe.
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