One trend that seems to be a stand-out this year is…black and white.
Inspired by the late 60’s Mod culture, black and white jewelry as well as
clothes seem to be popping up everywhere! Below, jewelry brand ILY Couture
is on trend and offer chic options to recreate that Mod-vibe to your
wardrobe.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Urban Masala Apropos for Metropolitan Markets
New
York Fashion Week represents a melting pot of conceptual fashion ideas shared
not only in a country of mixed cultures, but the city itself has profoundly
mixed cultural roots. This is why the fashion line Urban Masala is so apropos
for metropolitan markets such as New York.
Urban Masala, represents the mix of cultures and lifestyles in urban centers across America. There are many cultures that can identify with the eclectic mix of patterns applied to the garments. Much of the line features "one-of-a-kind" elements where the shape repeats but the content changes. The Designer, Sehar Peerzada creates clothing which are designed as ensembles but are sold as separates that can be mixed and matched to the wearers taste. This is a design feature that has significant economical benefits as well as aesthetic benefits to the customer. The line makes for an ideal vacation wardrobe that offers separates which are versatile and easy to layer, mix and match. The Urban Masala collection incorporates handmade, non-seasonal fabrics from around the world; as well as unique shapes of pants, tops, jackets, shawls and dresses --which are easy to fit and comfortable to wear. The line was intentionally created using elastic waists; with few zippers or buttons for sized fitting to be less of a definitive issue.
"Urban Masala is a cultural hybrid collection because it brings the ethnic mix to a level where it is wearable, not as costume but as everyday wear. Many people won't wear ethnic clothing because it's perceived as a costume. As a form of cultural expression you're not obligated to wear the complete cultural dress anyway. Because we are in an era where corporate culture is not supportive of cultural dress as everyday wear, people tend to take a little dab of culture and apply it to contemporary dress. This is something I noticed when I sold full mud-cloth coats through Nordstrom some years ago. Mud-cloth was my entree into Nordstrom Department Stores. The coats sold well, so I know that there is a market for cultural hybrid fashions", states Peerzada.
Urban Masala offers women alluring dresses without women being sexually over exposed. Peerzada proudly defines her approach to aesthetic design as being "old school" because she likes ensembles that are matching, as does her customer base. Typically, the younger generation consciously purchase separates; and looks to mix different designer pieces. The Urban Masala fashion line is a new moniker for what Peerzada has always created using hand block printing on non-seasonal fabrics. The line is intended for a broad customer base that identifies with a cultural hybrid approach to achieve a modest metropolitan style.
PHOTO CREDIT:
Macintosh Smith
Urban Masala, represents the mix of cultures and lifestyles in urban centers across America. There are many cultures that can identify with the eclectic mix of patterns applied to the garments. Much of the line features "one-of-a-kind" elements where the shape repeats but the content changes. The Designer, Sehar Peerzada creates clothing which are designed as ensembles but are sold as separates that can be mixed and matched to the wearers taste. This is a design feature that has significant economical benefits as well as aesthetic benefits to the customer. The line makes for an ideal vacation wardrobe that offers separates which are versatile and easy to layer, mix and match. The Urban Masala collection incorporates handmade, non-seasonal fabrics from around the world; as well as unique shapes of pants, tops, jackets, shawls and dresses --which are easy to fit and comfortable to wear. The line was intentionally created using elastic waists; with few zippers or buttons for sized fitting to be less of a definitive issue.
"Urban Masala is a cultural hybrid collection because it brings the ethnic mix to a level where it is wearable, not as costume but as everyday wear. Many people won't wear ethnic clothing because it's perceived as a costume. As a form of cultural expression you're not obligated to wear the complete cultural dress anyway. Because we are in an era where corporate culture is not supportive of cultural dress as everyday wear, people tend to take a little dab of culture and apply it to contemporary dress. This is something I noticed when I sold full mud-cloth coats through Nordstrom some years ago. Mud-cloth was my entree into Nordstrom Department Stores. The coats sold well, so I know that there is a market for cultural hybrid fashions", states Peerzada.
Urban Masala offers women alluring dresses without women being sexually over exposed. Peerzada proudly defines her approach to aesthetic design as being "old school" because she likes ensembles that are matching, as does her customer base. Typically, the younger generation consciously purchase separates; and looks to mix different designer pieces. The Urban Masala fashion line is a new moniker for what Peerzada has always created using hand block printing on non-seasonal fabrics. The line is intended for a broad customer base that identifies with a cultural hybrid approach to achieve a modest metropolitan style.
PHOTO CREDIT:
Macintosh Smith
Monday, February 25, 2013
Hannah Simone in Kara Ackerman February 2013
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Nicole Richie is Edgy in Kami Lerner at Academy Awards Viewing Party
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Nicole Richie wears Kami Lerner to
The 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing
Party
Nicole Richie looks phenomenal in Kami
Lerner at The 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy
Awards Viewing Party on February 24th, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA. Nicole wore two
of Kami Lerner's
Gold Filled Wire Wrap Rings to the party.
Kami Lerner is a
self-taught artist who uses her personal life experiences as a creative
inspiration for her jewels. The L.A. native creates dainty jewelry that is both
wearable and true to her L.A. roots. Lerner’s collection of wrap rings and
necklaces give the line a perfect balance between modern and edgy. The
collection provides pieces that can transition from day to night in any
season. Kami Lerner is a popular line among Hollywood
celebrities such as Demi Moore and is available for purchase at www.kamiart.com.
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Kami Lerner Gold Filled Wire Wrap Ring- Full
Finger. $86.00
Read more about Nicole Richie on the Fashion Blogger website.
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
SOFFE and Inside Cheerleading Announce the 2013 SOFFE All Star
SOFFE and Inside Cheerleading magazine are proud to
announce Kori Wilbourn of Daphne, Ala. as the 2013 SOFFE
All Star!
Wilbourn's dedication to not only the sport of cheerleading, but also her
friends and community made her a shining star amongst a host of talented
applicants in this year's contest. Her fundraising work with the March Forth
with Hope Foundation that provides financial assistance to families
battling cancer or other life-threatening diseases set Wilbourn apart from the
crowd. Additionally, she works as a coach for younger cheerleading athletes and
passes out good luck ladybug charms at competitions as a display of
sportsmanship.
Wilbourn will follow in the footsteps of last year's winner
Brittany Deaville. As an ambassador and representative for
SOFFE and its initiatives during her 2012-2013 term, Deaville
served as the exemplary and gracious young face of SOFFE.
Although her time has ended, Deaville's work will leave a lasting impression
upon the All Star community and has set the bar high for Wilbourn and all future
SOFFE All Stars.
As the 2013 winner, Wilbourn receives a complete
SOFFE wardrobe, an all-expense paid trip to New York City and
$1,000! She will also appear on the cover of the October issue of Inside
Cheerleading magazine.
Both SOFFE and Inside Cheerleading magazine
applaud all the outstanding young ladies in the running for this year's
SOFFE All Star and look forward to a year of growth, outreach
and service with Kori Wilbourn.
About SOFFE:
Since 1946,
Soffe has been America's premier activewear brand focused on fun fashion on and
off the field. Known for its deep roots in the cheerleading industry, Soffe has
revolutionized Cheer and Team Sports apparel, with both their Cheer and
Intensity lines, respectively, by introducing stylish fits focused on the female
athlete. For over half a century, Soffe has not only established itself as
leading activewear and cheer brand, but garnered an impressive celebrity
following, including Miley Cyrus, Nikki Reed and Vanessa Hudgens. Soffe is
available nationwide at major sporting goods retailers and department stores
such as Dick's Sporting Goods, The Sports Authority, and Macy's.
Tia Mowry in ELAHN Jewels at the 6th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon
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Tia Mowry Accessorizes with ELAHN Jewels
to the 6th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood
Luncheon
Tia Mowry exudes
elegance while wearing ELAHN Jewels to the 6th Annual
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February
21st, 2013. Tia wore the Triple Drop Moonstone Earrings and the
Oversized Rutilated Quartz and Diamond Ring by ELAHN
Jewels.
ELAHN
Jewelry is the collaborative line by Leora Talmor and her mother
Elahn. Elahn's inspiration for the line came from her dreams of gems while
growing up in Jerusalem. The line has a modern edge while adding gothic,
victorian, and ancient eastern elements and making the pieces timeless and
classic. The collection includes a mixture of rustic mined and sliced diamonds
combined with classicly cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, rutilated
quartz, and moonstones set in antiqued silver and gold. ELAHN
Jewelry is available for purchase at
www.elahnjewels.com.
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ELAHN Jewels Triple Drop Moonstone
Earrings in White Gold, Diamonds, and Moonstone.
ELAHN Jewels Oversized
Rutilated Quartz and Diamond Ring in White Gold, Rutilated Quartz,
and Diamonds.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
JC’s 5 Star Outlet : Fashion Outlet Stores
What is an outlet store? What did JCPenney sell their outlet stores to SB Capital Group?
SB Capital Group formed a new retail
entity in October 2011 called JC’s 5 Star Outlet. At that time they
completed an acquisition of 15 JCPenney Outlet Stores from J. C. Penney Company,
Inc. The stores were later rebranded at JC’s 5 Star Outlet. J. C. Penney
Company, Inc. continued to supply the Outlet Stores with overstocks and
end-of-season merchandise, providing a loyal customer base of outlet shoppers an
assurance of finding the same quality, value, convenience and service they are
accustomed to and recognize.
JC's 5 Star Outlet operates as a
subsidiary of SB Capital Group, LLC.
Learn more by visiting www.sbcapitalgroup.com.
You can learn more about fashion outlet stores on the Apparel Search directory.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Apparel Industry Mourns Death of Alexa Latimer Dillard
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Alexa Latimer Dillard, beloved wife of our founder, the late William T. Dillard and loving mother of the Dillard family.
Born in Nashville, Arkansas on October 30, 1916, Alexa Latimer married William T. Dillard on June 9, 1940. She was his devoted wife, loving mother of five children as well as his true partner and confidant in the founding and growth of Dillard's. Mrs. Dillard was known for her quick wit and eye for great merchandise, but more importantly for her unmatched devotion to her family. She will truly be missed.
Memorial services are being arranged by Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Sarah Jessica Parker 'Three-peats' the Level 99 SARAH
Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted wearing the Level 99 Sarah's again in New York City.
This is the third time
the fashion icon has worn the eponymous style that she inspired. Based off their best selling 'Relaxed Lily' body,
Level 99's Sarah Jean has engineered front panels that
twist to the center creating the illusion of a long slim leg, while the slightly
relaxed cut sits just away from the body for a comfortable, vintage look.
The Sarah jean will launch this
spring and is currently available for pre-order ($175).
You may want to also check out the celebrity spotting of Sarah Jessica Parker back in November 2012 on the Fashion Blogger website. Also, you can view a blog post about her on the Runway Fashion website from last month.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Vera Wang Round Sunglasses Spring 2013
Round sunglasses (a la Twiggy and John Lennon) are a must in
2013, and Vera Wang’s “Rubena” is just the ticket. Handmade in Italy of the
finest materials, this perfectly geometric style retails at $325. This sunglass isn’t even available in Vera Wang stores until the
Spring.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Coco Rocha Dancing Her Way into White House Black Market
Supermodel and co-host of TV’s The Face, Coco Rocha
takes center stage for White House | Black Market’s Spring 2013 ad
campaign.
Grabbing the spotlight once again, Coco Rocha brings a sense
of vibrancy and freshness to an otherwise static, robotic work environment. Coco
dances her way through six head to toe work-wear ready looks from the White
House Black Market WorkKit Collection.
See Coco leap, kick and twirl from typewriter to telephone in
White House | Black Market’s new Spring 2013 TV spot:
Production Credits:
Model: Coco Rocha
Photographer/Videographer: Ellen Von Unwerth
Creative Director: Sandra Ranke
Agency: ceft and company new york
Learn more about White House Black Market on the Fashion Blogger website.
You can also learn more obviously at the White House | Black Market website.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Alessandra Ambrosio Indulges at CRUMBS on Valentine's Day
Alessandra Ambrosio visited CRUMBS this afternoon to pick
up some sweet treats for Valentine's Day. The Victoria's Secret model decided to
give her diet a break and indulged in some CRUMBS' Valentine Signature
collection cupcakes, available at all locations and for order online ($27; www.crumbs.com)!
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Maria Menounos shared the Valentine's Day love
by giving out CRUMBS cupcakes to her fans at EXTRA today, while
Hilary Duff and January Jones got their Valentine's Day shopping done early and
stopped by CRUMBS Bake Shop this
past week!
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Life is a RUNWAY, Walk RED, Talk RED
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
TACORI BY CHANCE VALENTINE'S DAY CAMPAIGN
TACORI, the renowned fine jewelry company, launches their "By Chance" Valentine's Day campaign today, exclusively on their website, www.tacori.com/bychance. To enter the contest, fans of the luxe jewelry brand are asked to share a photo, and the story of how they found love "by chance" in 10 words or less, with the opportunity to win up to $5,000 in TACORI jewelry of their choice.
The "By Chance" contest is inspired by the Par Chance short film, created by the brand and shot by renowned director Steven Antin (Burlesque). The film explores the ideas that one true love can happen, from one chance encounter. http://www.tacori.com/par-chance
To enter the "By Chance" contest, couples (or individuals) are asked to submit their photo, which will be featured in a Polaroid frame on the contest page, along with a unique 10-word tagline illustrating their love story.
Once uploaded onto the page, each couple can promote their entry via social media to achieve the most likes or "hearts" on their submitted photo. Based on the contestant with the most "hearts" when the contest closes, the winner will be awarded the $5,000 jewelry prize.
The "By Chance" contest will be hosted on the TACORI website www.tacori.com/bychance, and will be promoted through their social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram with the hashtag #ByChance.
About
TACORI:
TACORI is famous
for their internationally recognized signature crescent silhouette design and
for being an innovator in the design, creation and marketing of fine jewelry for
over four decades. Spanning four decades, TACORI designs have fused
classic elegance with modern inspiration, creating some of the world's most
highly regarded and exquisitely beautiful diamond rings,
diamond engagement rings, wedding rings, men's wedding bands, diamond earrings,
diamond bracelets, diamond necklaces, and fashion jewelry. Handcrafted in
California, the remarkably detailed rings and fine jewelry pieces become the
timeless symbols of connection that join individuals and
generations.
Hartnell to Amies: Couture By Royal
LAST
CHANCE TO SEE
Ends Saturday 23 February
An
exhibition of London couture fashion by the designers to H.M. The Queen: Norman
Hartnell, Hardy Amies and Frederick Fox.
Hartnell to Amies: Couture By Royal Appointment celebrates the timeless elegance of London couture and explores how the Queen's patronage of ground-breaking British designers helped put London on the international fashion map after the Second World War. more 16 November 2012 - 23 February 2013 Open Tuesday-Saturday / 11am-6pm Last Admissions 5.15pm Ticket Price: £7 / £5 concessions Tickets may be purchased in person on the day of the visit. Advance Booking Call: 0844 248 5076 or book online. Exhibition Highlights Tour every Wednesday at 1pm Join one of the Museum team to see and learn more about the highlights of our current exhibition. Free with exhibition ticket purchase.
Learn more at FTM.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Natalie Portman in Earnest Sewn February 2013
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Valentine's Days is Almost Here 2013
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner; February
14th is generally the day where men shell out on average $130 on
candy, cards, jewelry, flowers and dates. But by this time, the couples in Wales
had already celebrated St. Dwynwen’s Day. Also,
hallway around the world Chinese Valentine’s Day isn’t until the 7th
day of the 7th month of the lunar calendar! SimplyBridal has put together a list of Valentine’s Days
around the world.
Learn about other great Vday ideas from our friends at Simply Bridal.
PREMIUM ORDER Munich February 2013
This
fall/winter 2013/14 season, from February 15-18, PREMIUM ORDER MUNICH (POM)
presents about 700 high-end fashion collections at the Zenith Area – a 20%
increase over the previous season. Thus, the POM is the most high-caliber,
multidimensional and comprehensive event held during Munich's ordering days.
The
three consecutive PREMIUM events in Berlin, Duesseldorf and Munich have a
defining trait in common: They all focus exclusively on a diligently curated
brand portfolio, and together, they ensure that the needs of the retail industry
remain at the forefront. With PREMIUM, stringent brand standards, a clear
concept and a comprehensive range of services make the work of exhibitors and
visitors alike very efficient.
PREMIUM
ORDER MUNICH
ZENITH
AREA
Zenith Halle, Zenith Zelt, Kesselhaus & Georg-Elser Haus Lilienthalallee 29 | 80939 Munich
OPENING
HOURS
February 15, 16, 17 | Friday – Sunday | 10:00 – 19:00 February 18 | Monday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Monday, February 11, 2013
Kate Beckinsale in Earnest Sewn February 2013
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Blog About Grammy Award Fashion
The Blog About Fashion is today the Blog About Grammy Award Fashion. OK, we have officially changed our name, but we do recognize the importance of the Grammys 2013 Red Carpet.
Rather than compete all day with the zillion fashion bloggers and fashion media companies reporting on the event, we will graciously take a back seat and enjoy reading blog posts from other websites.
The Red Carpet Celebrity Fashion website has a Grammy Red Carpet section. That is our first stop. Obviously, we will also stop by Style.com, Eonline.com, WWD, etc.
Here is the best dressed 2013 Grammy Awards list from E! What do you think of their decisions? If you wish to compare with other news agencies, here is the Grammy Awards 2013 Best Dressed Celebrities listed on the Huffington Post.
We will also browse Google+ to check out the various fashion resources (one of our favorites at Google.com/+Fashion
You may find the following posts to be of interest:
Grammys 2013 Red Carpet MTV - links to an MTV live blog of the red carpet.
Grammy Red Carpet Photos 2013 - AOL has a collection of photos on display.
Grammy Red Carpet Featuring Skin - links to a report from CBS about the 55th Grammy Awards.
Katy Perry Grammy Awards - short post from "fashion" about Katy Perry looking adorable at the award ceremony.
Taylor Swift Opens in Style - Taylor Swift performed magnificently as always.
Don't forget to stop by the red carpet community on G+ to check for messages through out the day.
Rather than compete all day with the zillion fashion bloggers and fashion media companies reporting on the event, we will graciously take a back seat and enjoy reading blog posts from other websites.
The Red Carpet Celebrity Fashion website has a Grammy Red Carpet section. That is our first stop. Obviously, we will also stop by Style.com, Eonline.com, WWD, etc.
Here is the best dressed 2013 Grammy Awards list from E! What do you think of their decisions? If you wish to compare with other news agencies, here is the Grammy Awards 2013 Best Dressed Celebrities listed on the Huffington Post.
We will also browse Google+ to check out the various fashion resources (one of our favorites at Google.com/+Fashion
You may find the following posts to be of interest:
Grammys 2013 Red Carpet MTV - links to an MTV live blog of the red carpet.
Grammy Red Carpet Photos 2013 - AOL has a collection of photos on display.
Grammy Red Carpet Featuring Skin - links to a report from CBS about the 55th Grammy Awards.
Katy Perry Grammy Awards - short post from "fashion" about Katy Perry looking adorable at the award ceremony.
Taylor Swift Opens in Style - Taylor Swift performed magnificently as always.
Don't forget to stop by the red carpet community on G+ to check for messages through out the day.
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