Nicole Richie’s New Label Promising

October 28, 2009 08:00 AM | Comments (2) | Posted in Fashion News

What: Just because 99% of celebrity fashion lines are crap (or have nothing to do with said celebrity), doesn’t mean we should rule them out entirely. Nicole Richie is no newcomer to the concept - she’s done accessories and maternity wear - and she’s taking it up a notch with her new label, Winter Kate - inspired by everything from her baby daughter to her love of peacocks. Silky materials, and not-so-typical apparel items like bed jackets, will play an important role in the line, which will debut this spring. Price points range from $35 to $100.

What They Say:

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Sponsored Post: Off-Priced Retail Gem TJMaxx Opens Second NYC Store

October 27, 2009 08:00 PM | Comments (1) | Posted in Sponsored Post

TBF fav, TJ Maxx, is opening its second Manhattan location at 96th and Columbus in the recently developed Columbus Village (next to the new Whole Foods). For those of us who live Uptown, this is a godsend, as the designer for less clothing pickins’ are slim to none on the UWS. The store features a new look that is already in more than 235 TJ Maxx stores, with redesigned dressing rooms, a stylish check-out counter, and some awesome deals (more Jimmy Choos for $100? Maybe a Zac Posen handbag for $75?). The store opens on October 29th from 8am-8pm, with regular store hours Mon-Sat from ...

Olsen Twins Launching Affordable Juniors Collection

October 27, 2009 08:00 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in Fashion News

What: Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are certainly no dummies when it comes to making money off of fashion - but so far, they’ve catered to the high end. That’s all about to change, though. In February, the powerful pair will launch a juniors collection called “Olsenboye,” with price points ranging from $20 to $50. Teens and those small enough to fit into the clothes can look forward to skirts, denim, tops and bottoms, handbags, shoes…Olsenboye is a pretty comprehensive line. It will be available exclusively at JC Penney’s. However, you can get a sneak peak in early November when Olsenboye ...

Last Day to Enter: Win This: Become A Maxxinista and You Could Win $500

October 27, 2009 01:00 AM | | Posted in Contests

What: Win a $25 TJ Maxx giftcard every week day from now until Oct. 27th.
Why You Want This: It’s the end of the second week of the contest and you want to make sure you enter today, so you can be eligible for this week’s grand prize, a $500 giftcard to the store. Imagine what you can do with $500 at TJ Maxx… you could buy a totally new wardrobe.

How to Enter: Tell us your favorite TJ Maxx purchase in the comment section below. We will select one winner from today

Gift Cards Remain the Go-To Holiday Choice

October 26, 2009 08:00 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in Fashion News

What: As the holiday season rears its way back on our calenders, it’s now the time to start planning your gift list. And if you’re not sure what to buy for everyone on your shopping list, it looks like gift cards are a fairly safe bet. At least judging by a new survey by the National Retail Federation, which found that gift cards were the most requested item for the holidays this year. In addition, the survey found that the average shopper plans to spend $682.74 on holiday items, while 50.6% of those between the ages of 18 to 24 say they plan to do most of their holiday shopping ... Read More

Win This: Become A Maxxinista and You Could Win $500

October 26, 2009 01:00 AM | | Posted in Contests

What: Win a $25 TJ Maxx giftcard every week day from now until Oct. 27th.
Why You Want This: It’s the end of the second week of the contest and you want to make sure you enter today, so you can be eligible for this week’s grand prize, a $500 giftcard to the store. Imagine what you can do with $500 at TJ Maxx…you could buy a totally new wardrobe.
How to Enter: Tell us your favorite TJ Maxx purchase in the comment section below. We will select one winner from today

Barbie’s Runway Ready

October 24, 2009 08:00 AM | Comments (2) | Posted in Fashion News

What: Mattel is giving Barbie a make-over. In an effort to refresh the brand, which has seen sinking profits of late, Barbie will be given new clothes and even new dance movies (really). Already, Canadian designer David Dixon showed off a spring collection of Barbie-inspired duds at LG Fashion Week in Toronto. And now, fans of the doll can see her dance away in a new music video, which features choreography by JaQuel Knight (he did Beyonce’s famous “Single Ladies” routine). The new line of dolls are called Barbie “Fashionistas,” and they’ll have extra movable joints so they can be put ...

Link Love: Physhion Collection, Fall 2009 Shoes, Pregnant Model On Teen Vogue and Scarlett For Mango

October 23, 2009 10:00 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in Link Love

Second City Style is smitten with the luxury athletic bag brand Physhion Collection.

Real Style Real People shares their list of fab fall 2009 shoes.fall 2009 shoes.

Black Voices has a scoop on the pregnant model cover of Teen Vogue.

Fabsugar features photos of Scarlett Johansson’s ad campaign for Spanish retail brand Mango.

Retailers Prepare for a Big Halloween

October 23, 2009 08:00 AM | Comments (2) | Posted in Fashion News

What: Talk about scary — a new survey from the industry firm IBISWorld shows that retailers worldwide expect Halloween sales to reach a record-breaking $6 billion this year, despite the overall economic slump. Although every sector of the Halloween market — including candy, decorations, costumes, and greeting cards are expected to rise, it’s the sugary treats that people are favoring most. Overall sales of Halloween candy are expected to rise by 6.8% this year, while costume sales are expected to bring in $2.12 billion in revenue alone.

What IBISWorld Says:
”Despite more people ...