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Fashion Week Sign Off!

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:17 +0000

New York Fashion Week
Feb. 11-18
you can also follow the buzz at Inside the Tents

Yes, it’s that time. Fashion month has officially kicked off starting today in Copenhagen! I have posted some useful links for you to follow, because I won’t be around to cover it. This season I’m traveling back to the states on both personal and business matters. One of my passions since arriving in Europe was to introduce some fabulous Euro designs to the states, so I’m looking forward to some very successful meetings!

…Signing off for now and will return March 8.
XOXO

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Be his, this Valentine’s Day…

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:16 +0000

Today is a special day and I’m taking time to celebrate yet another year with my sweetheart. So, since I am in the mood for love I thought I would tempt you with some sexy and romantic finds for this Valentine’s Day…

top: dress by madeline wood, headband by house of telsa, purse necklace by luxedeluxe, dress by holly stalder, ring by ghost love jewelry

bottom: knickers by little sister lucy, earrings by lulu splendor, photo by matchstick girl, necklace by plastic couture, robe my plum pretty sugar

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Top Secret News from Filene’s Basement…

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:16 +0000

Happening this week at Filene’s Basement:
The super secret sale of half-priced Gucci handbags! There will be a limited quantity of a variety of Gucci bags, that usually retail between $600 and $1,000, available for $299 to $499!

They will release the special tip on how to get early access to the bags only to their Facebook fans on Wednesday morning at 8 AM EST, so be sure to become a fan to get the insider information!

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Valentine’s Day Contest Winner is…

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:15 +0000

Congratulations to
Cassandra #2!

Thanks for sharing you worst Valentine story…

“Went looking for a used car…in the freezing cold rain…and then came home. Wow…how lame is that!? He made up for it the next year, though ”

I hope this your Valentine’s Day this year is much better! Thanks to everyone for entering and sharing your best/worst stories. I LOVED reading them!

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Chic for Cheap at Forever 21

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:14 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of Forever 21 and while browsing their site I began to enter a bit of a dream land. Fun, cute and cheap fashions for Spring! Spring…? um, what’s that? I’ve almost forgot how the sun feels. I’m still buried in fluffy piles of snow outside. (grr…) So while getting a touch of spring fever I thought I would put together a few outfits to inspire you for warmer weather.

Forever 21: Sizes XS (1/2) -L (11/12)

Drawstring Sheen Shirt $24.80
Double Button Trousers $22.80
Fashion Floppy Hat $9.80
Sunglasses $5.80
70’s Vibe Clutch $15.80
Faux Leather Flats $12.80
Fab Chiffon Flower Bobby Pins $1.50
(stick the pink pin on the side of your hat for a splash of color)
Vibrant Beads & Bangles $7.80

Faith 21: Sizes XL(11/12) -3X (17/18)

Striped Knit Cami $5.80
Pointelle 3/4 Cardigan $22.80
Wide Denim Trousers $24.80
Shimmer Ballet Flat $10.50
Diamond Lip Gloss $3.80
Jeweled Charms Earrings $4.80
Well-Endowed Ring $5.80

Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

Don’t forget you have 3 more days to enter the Valentine’s Giveaway!

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Amazing Sample Sale- Vegas Baby!

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:14 +0000

Refreshing your wardrobe was never easier or more guilt free, as this deluxe traveling sale comes to the Palms Casino, Las Vegas- Friday February 12 and Saturday February 13.

The unprecedented sale will offer dramatic savings on some 20,000 pieces of pure value and style including women’s and men’s jeans in all sizes (this is not a traditional “sample” sale) as well as a full range of tops, jackets, dresses, sweaters, skirts and shorts.

Brands normally sold at Neiman-Marcus and other high-end retailers will be offered at up to 80% off retail. These include 7 For All Mankind, AG Jeans, Antik Denim, BCBG Max Azria, Chip & Pepper, Christian Audigier, Ed Hardy, English Laundry, Frankie B., Junk Food, Laguna Beach, Lucky Brand, MEK, Monarchy, Morphine Generation, Rock & Republic, Rock Revival, Taverniti So,True Religion, William Rast and more.

Shoppers who present a Palms Casino room key

will be given an additional 10% off!

Shoppers are encouraged to register in advance at www.thewarehousesale.com to receive an invitation to the event for expedited entry. They can also register at the door.

The sale, which will occupy 10,000 sq. feet at the Palms Casino Resort – Key West Room, is open to the public February 12 and 13 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The event is produced by California-based The Warehouse Sale, which travels to fashionable cities across the country to help consumers find perfect jeans and more at pain-free prices. All items presented are manufacturer’s overstock, or pre-production designs. The Palms Casino Resort is located at 4321 West Flamingo Road.

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Are Fashion Bloggers taking over the world?

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:11 +0000

I realized the other day that I haven’t been reading many magazines lately. I wondered if something was wrong with me. Have I come down with a disease? Have I forgotten how much I LOVE reading magazines? WTF!? Once I gained a little control, I began to analyze. One, I haven’t been reading them because I simply haven’t had 5 minutes to myself in months. Two, I don’t feel the need to read them “as” much anymore because I’m spending more time online reading blogs. I kid you not, I have over 600 emails waiting to be read, many of them blog subscriptions.

What about you? Do you read blogs more than mags lately? Do you get what you need out of them?

I’m still in shock that I don’t have my usual 10 foot pile of mags stashed in a corner in my room waiting to be read. My “normal” routine is to buy them either because I know and love the mag or because the cover grabbed my attention (yes, not always smart, but I’m a sucker). A while back I thought perhaps I should start a group, MA (Magazine Anonymous) and hold meetings in my living room, regardless if anyone else attended.

Glossies are fantastic. They hold the keys to the hottest trends, celebs, red carpet, budget-friendly finds, a few stories here and there but ALOT of ads. I won’t name names, but there is one particular mag I love, but half of the pages are 2 page spreads for (fill in the blank with your favorite designer). I know these designers and department stores need to advertise their collections but the money they dish out is, (I CANNOT believe I am about to use this disgusting word, because I am NOT a fan of the owner of it, but… Bananas! There I said it. UGH! I feel violated). Anyways… the money could basically feed an entire village. Do they really think that the majority of women (or men) reading these mags will run out and purchase that $2,700 new leather handbag? If they do, they are kidding themselves. They probably wouldn’t dish out the money if it wasn’t working for them, but is it working for them? Yes, those magazines do need the big advertisers, but why do they charge us to buy them then? Shouldn’t we be able to read them for free? They are stocked full of ads that we don’t even pay attention to. Why should we have to pay to turn the page.

With the world starting to fall apart due to global warming and every other $hitty thing we have done to ((Mother Earth )) <--(halo) my guess is that all magazines will be obsolete in the future. Many mags have already gone the e-route and I am all for it. But would I even have the time to read those? Good question.

In the blogger world today, and I can only speak as a fashion blogger, I have just as much access to designers, trends, colors, sponsors as a magazine. I don’t quite have the budget (yet), but I do have the skill and knowledge, along with some of my other fellow blogistas. Should magazine editors eventually be nervous about the takeover of fashion reporting? Hmmm…something to ponder. I have my own suspicions….

(using my best professor voice)
So in conclusion to this colossal question, my answer is Yes. Hell YES!

p.s. If you are still an avid mag reader (which I could start up again soon because that is the curse of being an MA member) then remember to please recycle your glossies. Give to a friend or leave them in the lobby at your dentist. I can’t even begin to think how many trees we are killing just to see “who wore what and where”.

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My picks: 2010 Spring Haute Couture

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:10 +0000

Here are a few of fave picks from the 2010 Christian Dior Spring Haute Couture Collection.
LOVE the skirt and am drooling over the shoes.
BUT…
I found the inspiration behind the makeup artist responsible for this disaster.

Can we say Eliza knockoff?

What are your thoughts?

Oh Chanel, How I love you so. Coco would be proud.

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Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:10 +0000

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Are you expecting to be showered with sweets and jewelry? Even if cupid hasn’t shot you in the behind, here’s your chance to score some goodies!

1 lucky winner will win all of this:
- Shoe Cookies from The Flour Pot Cookies
(who needs a man when you’ve got shoes!)

- Smoldering Rose Flower Brooch from Color Me Conscious
- Stella at Night Earrings from Viva La Chic
- $25 Gift Certificate at Jasmere (shipping not included)
- Two Pairs- you choice of (really cute) socks from Ozone Socks
- Beach Glass Necklace from Pacific Jewelry Designs

HOW TO WIN:
Leave a comment on this post (including your email) with your best/worst Valentine’s Day story.

HOW TO GET 12 EXTRA ENTRIES:
1.) Subscribe to Stylist Diva by either RSS, Email or Google Friend Connect.

2.) Sign up as a Stylist Diva VIP Member.
3.) Follow Stylist Diva on Twitter.

4.) Tweet about the “Valentine’s Day Giveaway”.

5.) Become a Stylist Diva Fan on Facebook.
6.) Sign up for the Mailing List at The Flour Pot Cookies.
7.) Add Color Me Conscious to your faves or pick your fave piece.
8.) Add Viva La Chic to your faves or pick your fave piece.
9.) Subscribe for alerts at Jasmere.
10.) Pick your favorite pair of socks at Ozone Socks
11.) Sign up for the Mailing List at Pacific Jewelry Designs.
12.) Follow Stylist Diva on Networked Blogs.

If you are already a fan, follower, VIP member, etc. You must still make a comment telling me so. I will notify the winner by email and you must respond within 72 hours or another name will be drawn.
Each entry must have a separate comment and
must have your email included to qualify.

Entries will be accepted through 11:59 PST on 2/7/2010.

One winner will be picked from random.org and announced on 2/8/2010.

Contest is open to U.S residents only
(sorry, due to the sponsors shipping policies)

GOOD LUCK!

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Fashion Faux Paux for Plus Size or Fashion Forward?

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:34:06 +0000

Last week, Designer, Mark Fast, the Canadian born knitwear designer sent plus size model Crystal Renn, a size 16, out on the London catwalk wearing two clingy, knit dresses from his Fall 2010 Collection.

This red dress

And this beige-colored dress

Photos: www.Imaxtree.com/Matteo Volta

His point? Women can look good in couture at any size. Fast said, “Modeling should be about personality and variety. It is about beautiful women. Size should not come into the equation.”

Last season, Fast used models in his show in a range of sizes from 0 to 14.

What to think? I don’t know. I have to ponder a bit.

But, I am liking it.

The story continues.

More as it happens. Jodell

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