May 20, 2007 03:12 AM
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February 7, 2006 04:49 PM
Halston
Pronunciation: Hall-stun
If you lived in the 1970s, then you know Halston. Roy Halston Frowick was the guy that dressed pretty much anyone who entered the door of the infamous Studio 54. He was to fashion in the 70s what Marc Jacobs is to fashion today (maybe even a little higher), bring fabrics like ultra suede to the forefront of fashion. Everyone from Liza (Minelli) to Bianca (Jagger, Mick's first wife) discoed the
night away....
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December 19, 2005 02:20 PM
Vera Wang, Spring 2004
Read the latest about the
Simply Vera by Vera Wang line at Kohls
Yep, you heard right.
Vera Wang and crew are in deep talks with the folks at
Kohl's department stores to produce a mass market clothing line for the department store. Kohl's is hoping that a partnership with Wang will do for their stores, what Isaac Mizrahi did for Target stores- made couture accessible to the masses and bring some extra dough into the....
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November 4, 2005 07:05 PM
My Elissa Bloom Coin Purse
I'm always on the look out for unique pieces that won't have me eating Ramen noodles and ketchup for the rest of the month. This fall, I feel in love with a handcrafted sequin purple flower coin purse in honor of Ovarian Cancer Month from
Elissa Bloom. It has stirred conversations with editors at the top fashion magazines and has drawn the praise of my highly fashionable seven year old niece. It's a statement piece.....
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October 3, 2005 08:44 PM
During the summer of 2005, I conducted a somewhat scientific survey of the over 15,000 active members of
The Budget Fashionista newsletter in a effort to find out what is “normal” in regards to shopping, budgets, and purchases. Close to 800 Fashionistas shared their insights on shopping, budgets, and general consumerism. The main conclusion from this somewhat scientific survey: when it comes to budget shopping one size doesn't fit all.
Q: How....
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September 20, 2005 05:49 PM
European, Japanese, and American designers all use different clothing size systems- making it difficult for the global fashionista to figure out her correct clothing size. This chart simplifies international clothing size conversions, so you can spend more time shopping.
TBF's International Women's Clothing Size Conversion Chart
| American |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
| French |
30 |
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August 29, 2005 02:16 PM
As the new fall season approaches quickly, the search for the most chic fall handbag is well on its way for fashion mavens worldwide. The designer handbag is, hands down, the most sought- after accessory to finish off your personal style. This season, major power players like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior are taking a back seat to up-and-coming, young designers, with price tags to match. Vintage styles are emerging and brass....
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July 31, 2005 09:23 PM
1. Wear them around the house for at least 2 days, with a pair of thick white cotton athletic socks, using either sandpaper or a sidewalk to slightly scuff the bottom.
2.If the shoes are leather, waterproof the outside of the shoes, then soak the entire pair underwater for about 2 minutes. Wearing a pair of thick white socks, walk around your house until dry. The shoe will mold to your foot. Caution: Don�t try this with an expensive....
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July 26, 2005 10:05 AM
Canvas Sequin Bag,
$15.00 at WetSeal.com
Webster's dictionary defines the word "accessory", in its fashion sense, as "an object or a device not essential in itself but adding to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else."
I define accessories as a surefire way to expand upon an existing wardrobe. So many Budget Fashionistas make the mistake of purchasing a new outfit to add some panache (love that word) into their drab....
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July 16, 2005 07:08 AM
Accidentally shrink your favorite wool sweater? Well, this tip gives you instructions on how to unshrink that sweater in using your own kitchen sink.
Stretch your wool sweater by soaking the garment in a tub of gentle hair conditioner and lukewarm water. Do not wring the sweater, but after draining the tub, press the sweater against the side of the basin to drain the excess water. Remove the garment and lay it flat on a very thick, very....
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Best T-Shirts on a Budget: Reader Advice
KBAM wrote: I like the Mossimo shirts from Target. … - [more]