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Interview with Be & D, Grown Up Rompers, Shopbop’s Big Sale, Heels with Attitude and More
This week in Shopping & Goodies:
A Few Goody Gumdrops scoops an interview with handbag designer’s Be & D about the re-launch of the Garbo Bag!
Shopping and Info loves Julia Roberts Halter neck dress trend for Spring.
Diva in a carry on wants to know how do you snog?
What’s Haute Magazine loves Sunner’s grown-up take on the romper.
The Well-Heeled Society gives you attitude on heels.
The Bare Skinny shows you how to Dress to the Max.
Style Eyes loves the sweet as sugar shades at Dorothy Perkins, If you also have a sweet tooth, read about it in Dolly Mixture Style ...
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Take The TBF 2009 Shopping Survey
TBF’s annual, somewhat scientific, shopping survey gives you a glimpse into the shopping habits of your fellow shoppers. The survey features questions from our previous surveys as well as questions submitted by your fellow readers. In 2008, we had over 3,000 respondents and this year we would like to double the number of responses.
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes (more if you decided to write your own, shopping related version of War & Peace) to complete and all answers are ANONYMOUS. There’s no right or wrong answers, so feel free to be as truthful as ...
Read MoreInterview Looks on a Budget: Community Knowledge Project
**A Note from Kathryn: Hey all- this is the first in a series of posts, called the Community Knowledge Project, where we ask you to help fellow readers live the best life possible on a budget. Please submit your tips below and we will compile them into a round up post. **
Topic: What are the BEST stores to find interview-appropriate looks for less?
Aside from a killer resume, a great outfit can be your key to success. But appearing polished, professional and put-together on a budget can be a tough task—many work looks can easily set you back an entire paycheck. You can go the ultra ...
Read MoreAlaskans Love Thrift Stores And Credit Cards
What: In Alaska, and we imagine the rest of the country, shoppers are going to the thrift store instead of the mall. Demand for second-hand items is up and in some cases, the supply is also up, as people are now more willing than ever to sell their old clothing for cheap. In Juneau, a mixture of thrift shops and consignment stores, including the Salvation Army, Alaskan Dames (And Gents), and Mommy & Me, are all enjoying the silver lining of this shabby economy.
What They Say:
Read More“The Salvation Army Family Store manager Henry James said he is seeing ‘more office-style people,’ including ...
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Read MoreKatie Holmes Fashion Line- Suri the New Fashion Icon?
What: Katie Holmes has been dropping hints about her designing ambitions for a while now; her and stylist Jeanne Yang collaborated on some individual pieces in the past, but the pair hasn’t had the guts to take it to the next, more professional level. In the latest issue of Glamour Magazine, though, Katie finally admits to working on a girls’ clothing line, inspired by her own little girl, Suri.
What Katie Says:
Read More“Jeanne Yang and I have been working together. We started about a year ago, sketching different things, trying to find comfortable clothing for our daughters that is also ...
Are Vampires Saving Hot Topic?
What: The Cut hypothesizes the only reason Hot Topic has been doing well in recent months is because of its Twilight merchandise.
From the Cut:
“The movie came out November 21, which means Hot Topic cashed in on the prerelease hype, a period of time we never will understand or miss. Even though sales have been increasing month to month, Hot Topic is anticipating the day they start to flag as the popularity of Twilight merchandise fades.”
What We Say: The Cut is definitely on to something - we’re not sure Twilight is the store’s only saving grace, but Hot Topic is doing well, unlike ...
Read MoreMossimo Spring 2009 Collection for Target Offers Affordability, Plus Sizes, and California Chic
Overview: For Spring 2009, Target’s banking again on Mossimo Giannulli’s trademark “fresh” and “no-fuss” style that we’ve all come to expect from the Mossimo line. Meant to be mixed and matched, easily layered and worn with a casual but feminine air, the 2009 beachwear inspired line has great potential at first glance. Tops are reminiscent of a 60’s inspired glamor (think Mad Men, bold sailor stripes, cardigans, flutter sleeves and fun prints). Mossimo’s accessories are the most fashion forward in the line; embracing many of the most popular trends of the last year-gladiator sandals, ...
Read MoreRecession Trend: Wigs
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, but being broke is the mother of reinvention and one thing on the verge of being reinvented are wigs as a fashion trend.
Why are wigs going tomake a comeback? Well.. regardless of your ethnic background, getting your hair “did” is expensive- in most cities a cut starts at $20, relaxers and blow outs at $40, and weavers and braids $100 and up. Women are already starting to cut back on beauty services. Wigs offer an easy, cost effective alternative to frequent trips to the beauty salon.
Before you go wig shopping, here’s some tips:
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The Skinny on Sales Tax Holidays
A little while ago, we mentioned that the National Retail Federation (NRF) proposed tax holidays as a strategy to stimulate the economy and get folks back into stores. And even though Congress didn’t listen to this advice when it crafted the stimulus bill, Kansas may be getting some soon. So, we figured we’d let you in on what a tax holiday could mean for your state - after all, now’s about the time your local lawmakers might consider them.
Essentially, the NRF “called for states to eliminate sales tax for 10-day periods in March, July and October to help stimulate consumers to ...
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