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Cool Fashion – Fashion Review: Jil Sander Clears the Runway

Fashion Date Friday, September 26th, 2008


Fashion Review: Jil Sander Clears the Runway
The opening days of the Italian spring collections reveal a divide between those designers largely seeking approval from their peers and those responding to an individual sensibility that relates to women s lives.
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Tricky Trends: Harem Pants, Dirndl Skirts, Bike Shorts
Although Fashion Week showed lots of lovely new looks — sheer layers, florals, jumpsuits — the questionable trends are the ones that really stood out. First and foremost? Harem pants….
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National Gallery of Victoria Opens Remaking Fashion Exhibition (Art Daily)
Maison Martin Margiela, Paris fashion house, est. 1989. Martin Margiela designer, born Belgium 1957, Stiletto shoes 2006, leather, silk, plastic. (a-b) 24.5 x 7.5 x 18.0 cm (each), National Gallery of Victoria , Melbourne. Purchased, 2006.
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Critical Shopper | Staerk: That Dark, Haunting Look
At the new Staerk shop there is not a lot of merchandise on display; what is there tends to be variations on themes.
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Dress Codes: The Scarf Unwinds and Relaxes
The lightweight scarf, until lately an autumnal hallmark of European aristos and Upper East Side decorators, has been embraced by style-savvy downtownsters.
Source: www.nytimes.com

Cool Fashion – Iceberg

Fashion Date Thursday, September 25th, 2008


Iceberg
View the Iceberg spring/summer 2009 collection at Milan fashion week.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

How to Treat a Money Disorder
Experts in psychology and financial planning say the number of professionals in the budding field of financial therapy has multiplied in the last few years.
Source: www.nytimes.com

Gucci at Milan Fashion Week
Gucci turns up the tropical rock volume at Milan Fashion Week…
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Jil Sander
View the Jil Sander spring/summer 2009 collection at Milan fashion week.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Salvatore Ferragamo
View the Salvatore Ferragamo spring/summer 2009 collection at Milan fashion week.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Aquilano E Rimondi
View the Aquilano E Rimondi spring/summer 2009 collection at Milan fashion week.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Bottega Veneta
View the Bottega Veneta spring/summer 2009 collection at Milan fashion week.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Cool Fashion – Technology getting front-row seat at NY Fashion Week

Fashion Date Thursday, September 25th, 2008


Technology getting front-row seat at NY Fashion Week
This is an important change in attitudes towards computers even though it looks like fashion reporting. Technology showed up at Vivienne Tam?s Spring 2009 show, where models came down the runway clutching slim, red HP notebook computers instead of
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Fashion Week, Day 5: Mixing It Up
Remember when you were a kid and tried funky combinations like stripes with plaids, dots with flowers and chartreuse with red? Well, welcome to Spring 2009 fashion. Because with a…
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Fashion Week, Day 2: BFFs On Fashion
Although it’s fun to get caught up in the fantasy of Fashion Week (where it’s possible to believe 5-inch heels and peg-leg pants would work for everyone), I try to…
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Gucci at Milan Fashion Week
A model displays a creation as part of Gucci Spring/Summer 2009 women’s collection during Milan Fashion Week September 24, 2008.[Agencies]
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Countdown to Fashion Week: Rachel Zoe, ‘I Die!’
Tomorrow Fashion Week starts in New York, and for the past several years I’ve immersed myself in the fashion zone beforehand by reading about the likes of Ralph Lauren and…
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Fashion Week, Day 4: It’s All About the Dress
At the Jill Stuart show Monday I talked to a couple of dress designers (the kind that design affordable, work-ready dresses for real women) and they confirmed what I had…
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See David Fielden’s Milan catwalk
previewed his 2009 collection in Milan. The new collection had something for everyone, from short and sassy modern dresses, perfect for any city celebration or wedding abroad, right through to the most divine tulle gowns fit for a more traditional
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Cool Fashion – Designer Cloths – If Fashion is in Your Blood

Fashion Date Thursday, September 25th, 2008


Designer Cloths – If Fashion is in Your Blood
Wearing fashionable cloth is the latest trend but it is very difficult to find the real master-pieces. Now, you can choose designer cloths from some online fashion stores also.
Source: ezinearticles.com

Anytime Costumes – Costume Store Review
With a name like Anytime Costumes how can you go wrong? Seriously, some assume that costumes are we need to be purchased at Halloween. This is an inaccurate statement. Costumes can be utilized all year round. Ok, some may not believe this to be true but it can be proven accurate simply by pointing out a few instances where costumes are required outside of Halloween.
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Louis Vuitton – Find Discount Louis Handbags – Fake Or Real?
As the desire grows to have the best Louis Vuitton handbags that are worn by the A List stars so does the number of Fake Louis Vuitton Handbags appear on the Internet, swap meets and local boutiques. These handbags are not sanctioned by Louis Vuitton. If you are buying a LV handbag in a traditional store keep in mind they can only be purchased at Neiman Marcus or authorized LV stores.
Source: ezinearticles.com

Finding Great Deals on Ladies Designer Shoes
Fashion never goes out of style but then so does ladies designer shoes. Find out more about some of the popular designer shoes.
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Nude Pumps – Business Women’s Guide to Fashion
A new season brings along new styles and fashions. This fall is a great time to experiment with rich jeweled colors, warm textures and stylish patterns. Among the fashionable trends for this season, we are turning our attention to nude dress shoes.
Source: ezinearticles.com

Funky Prom Dresses
Funky prom dresses tend to stand out and look different than others. A black tux for boys and a black gown for girls are very traditional on a prom night. To get funky you have to get bold and bright.
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Cool Fashion – Front Row: Big Mac With a Side of Flair

Fashion Date Wednesday, September 24th, 2008


Front Row: Big Mac With a Side of Flair
McDonald s held a runway show at a SoHo event space to promote its holiday gift cards as fashion accessories.
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Online Shopper: In My Own Little World
The snow globes we remember best are the ones that say something about our lost childhoods.
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Critical Shopper: Panning for Nuggets in the Slurry
For the last decade, I have celebrated my December birthday by trekking to the Loehmann s flagship store on Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.
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[external] Laura Ashley cautious on outlook after profit rise
(Adds details, CEO, analyst comments, shares) By James Davey LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Laura Ashley Holdings Plc (ALY.L: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), the British fashion and homewares retailer, said it was taking a cautious view on prospects
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Fashion Review : The Good, the Bad, the Amusing
A show within the show: puffed hair, masked faces and even a light sculpture.
Source: www.nytimes.com

Laura Ashley H1 profit up 13 percent
(Adds details, CEO, analyst comments, shares) By James Davey LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Laura Ashley Holdings Plc (ALY.L: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), the British fashion and homewares retailer, said it was taking a cautious view on prospects
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The VIERA from Panasonic – Sponsored Link
Ad – Enter a New Visual Era w/ Panasonic VIERA HDTVs-An Enhanced Experience
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Cool Fashion – Cover Story: Meg Ryan talks about the personal lows that led to an all-time high

Fashion Date Wednesday, September 24th, 2008


Cover Story: Meg Ryan talks about the personal lows that led to an all-time high
Meg Ryan talks about the personal lows that led to an all-time high.
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Fashion Week, Day 4: It’s All About the Dress
At the Jill Stuart show Monday I talked to a couple of dress designers (the kind that design affordable, work-ready dresses for real women) and they confirmed what I had…
Source: fashion.about.com

Fashion Week, Day 7: Vera Wang = Fabulous
Amid the ruffles, florals and grunge mixes, Vera Wang’s stellar collection stood out as an intellectual alternative to the fluff. Vera used whisper-thin sheer layers over separates and shifts; her…
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Fashion Week, Day 2: BFFs On Fashion
Although it’s fun to get caught up in the fantasy of Fashion Week (where it’s possible to believe 5-inch heels and peg-leg pants would work for everyone), I try to…
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Fashion Week, Day 3: Pretty Is As Pretty Does
Sunday started off with fellow Texan Lela Rose’s show in the morning. More and more, I find that I watch fashion shows with a little Tim Gunn voice in my…
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Hollywood Hair Makeover: Try on the hottest celebrity hairstyles!
Try on the hottest celebrity hairstyles!
Source: www.instyle.com

Cool Fashion – Funky Prom Dresses

Fashion Date Wednesday, September 24th, 2008


Funky Prom Dresses
Funky prom dresses tend to stand out and look different than others. A black tux for boys and a black gown for girls are very traditional on a prom night. To get funky you have to get bold and bright.
Source: ezinearticles.com

Fashion in Review – Ted Baker
Want to know more about a clothing designer Ted Baker? Then read this edition of “Fashion In Review” to find out more about the designer and his style, signature characteristics of his clothing, and why we love their line.
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Dressing For Success – The Right Clothing Counts For Teenagers Too
In general, any content that covers topics of professional dressing is aimed towards adults. The possibilities that teenagers may bring such content to their use when they strive for success should not be ruled out. Teenagers may come across opportunities of success such as job or college interviews and these will require a certain level of confidence, maturity and professionalism to begin with in order to be successful in them.
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80s Fashion
The fashion trend in the 80s was quite different and unique. Many different varieties of fashion styles and dresses ran parallel in during the period of 80s. During this period women had many choices in front of them to choose looking at the options available in the market.
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Rock the Trend – Spencer Jacket
This article highlights how ladies can mix the menswear inspired Spencer jacket with their more feminine pieces. Tips on how to buy and how to wear the Spencer jacket are also discussed.
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Cool Fashion – What Defines Cool Shirts

Fashion Date Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008


What Defines Cool Shirts
You are getting ready to head out your door for the evening. Your mullet is trimmed up and fine tuned, with business in the front and a party flowing down the back and you have on your favorite well worn Metallica t-shirt. Down the walk you go and along the way you pass a Christian with short cropped hair and a “Jesus Loves You” t-shirt on and you both give each other funny looks.
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Slouch Boots – The Sexiest Footwear
Almost after three decades these slouch boots are back. These ultra-sophisticated designed boots are a new rage among fashionable ladies. They are here to let you feel that without a pair of these extraordinarily sexy slouch boots your fashion standards will experience some unwanted lows.These knee high slouch boots are a meeting point of comfort, style and fashion
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Autumn Fashion
This past spring, the season distinguished itself as usual by its printed fabrics of flowers, graphics, and polka dots. Summer traditionally is full of red, white and blue nautical lines. So for autumn everyone awaits the more glamorous attack, the moment for every woman to dress differently than throughout the rest of the year. Diversity, sophistication, glamour, rich textured fabrics, and details, make every fall/winter trend that is worn to be worth everyone’s attention.
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Winter Jacket Styles – Shrink Your Old Jacket and Create a New Fashion
Winter and fall seasons in the past may have let peacoats slip in but this time winds have changed. The hottest hit of the season is the shrunken jacket with a wide range of styles and designs. The cuts may remain the same as traditional jackets but the eye catching and jaw dropping addition to these trendy all time favorites is the length that makes them stand out.
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Thigh High Boots – All Time Favorite of Any Female
A long ago boots are made simply for walking. But now time is change footwear are called status symbol. Countless footwear is available in market with different colors, Patent and size for footwear lover. Especially for women, today, a variety of ladies boots like thigh high boots, leather thigh boots, lace up boots, pointed shoes, stilettos, wedges shoes, knee high ankle also available in market. Thigh high boots are market leader in fashion footwear industry.
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Male Thong Underwear Sales Boom
A look at the increasing popularity and online sales of men’s thong underwear and why more men are buying men’s thongs and men’s g-strings as their preferred style of male underwear. This article also looks at the history of the male thong and the qualities that make the male thong so popular.
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Cool Fashion – Diary of a Tall Fashionista – Large Shoe Size, Great Shoe Buys

Fashion Date Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008


Diary of a Tall Fashionista – Large Shoe Size, Great Shoe Buys
I am always eager to read what the “experts” are saying about shoe trends and how to apply them to long legs, and let’s face it- big feet. Typically I write very favorably about our good fortune in the height department. But let’s be honest. Sometimes the price we pay is looking longingly at the size 8 sectopm… But just because we have big feet doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the season’s hottest trends. Read more about the trends that flatter tall women with big feet!
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Military and Aviator Sunglasses – The Newest Fashion Craze
The heat of the summer is out and yet you might see more people wearing those extra large shades that almost cover half of their faces. Well don’t ever think that they’re going crazy, instead (to give you a little info) they’re on a fashion craze. The wearing of aviator shades is now the latest trend when it comes to fashion. Maybe you’re the only one left behind.
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The Right Handbags For You
Handbag designs keep getting better and more creative every season. Women can make great style statements by carrying handbags. Most stylish women in the world all have a great collection of handbags as their matching accessories. With the increased consciousness and awareness about the fashion everybody wants to have the latest and trendy accessories. Women all over the world have already understood that great looks come with handbags.
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Why is Faux Fur Popular?
This faux fur fabric has the look and feel of real fur and is just as warm. It can be dyed in various colours and prints to match the patterns on real fur be it chinchilla or cheetah. The properties of modacrylic fibers make it possible to obtain bright pink, turquoise, purple and even orange colored stuff.
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Give Your Support With Biden T Shirts
Every election season people become very enthusiastic about promoting their candidate. One of the easiest ways to do this is with a t-shirt. Joe Biden is no different, and he already has quite a few top notch designs made for him.
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Emmy Fashion: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (FOX 2 News St. Louis)
But who were the winners and losers on the red carpet? Alive Magazine fashion editor, Jill Manoff, gives us the good, the bad and the ugly.
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History of Aprons – Let’s Tie One On!
Aprons are memory makers not just a piece of cloth designed to keep a person’s clothes safe from stains. What do you think about when you think of aprons? For me, they symbolize motherhood, an unconditional love and time spent with family. I think of my grandmother. She wore an apron constantly and I suppose that, when I was younger, I considered it to be a symbol of matriarchy the queen of the home and the magical cloth that helped make the meals taste so good!
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Cool Fashion – Emmy Awards: The stars are out and the dresses do not disappoint!

Fashion Date Monday, September 22nd, 2008


Emmy Awards: The stars are out and the dresses do not disappoint!
The stars are out and the dresses do not disappoint!
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State of the Unions: Evette Beckett-Tuggle and Reginald Tuggle
Except for the issue of snoring, Evette Beckett-Tuggle and Reginald Tuggle, who were featured in Vows, June 24, 2001, are on the same page.
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Brights, Beads and Bows Shine at Emmys
Although there weren’t many fashion risk-takers at the 60th Annual Emmy Awards, there were plenty of beautifully dressed women. And while brights (yellow and fuchsia) stood out on the red…
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A Night Out With | Brendan Canning: All Revved Up to Rock
Hanging out with Brendan Canning from Broken Social Scene, an indie rock collective that has won two Juno Awards Canada s version of the Grammys.
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Fashion Week, Day 6: ‘Project Runway,’ ‘Real Housewives’
Week after week, we sit and listen to Project Runway judge Michael Kors pick apart other designers work. Proportion, craftsmanship and newness are some of his favorite talking points on…
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Fashion Week, Day 2: BFFs On Fashion
Although it’s fun to get caught up in the fantasy of Fashion Week (where it’s possible to believe 5-inch heels and peg-leg pants would work for everyone), I try to…
Source: fashion.about.com