Miele, Carlos
Miele, Carlos Pronunciation: Car-lows Mi-ye-le If unique sexy clothes is what you’re looking for, then… Read More »Miele, Carlos
Miller, Nicole
Miller, Nicole Pronounced: Na- Koal Mill-r Miller is known for mixing bold prints with very… Read More »Miller, Nicole
Milly
Milly Pronunciation: Mee-lee Michelle Smith founded Milly in 2000 after working for big fashion houses… Read More »Milly
Reese, Tracy
Reese, Tracy Pronunciation: TRAY- cee Ree-s Favored by celebs like Beyonce, Carrie Underwood and even… Read More »Reese, Tracy
Missoni
Missoni Pronunciation: Me-son-nee Missoni is one of the premier knitwear design houses in the world.… Read More »Missoni
Mizrahi, Isaac
Mizrahi, Isaac Pronunciation: Eye-zak Miz-ra-hee With a new TV show on Bravo, it’s easy to… Read More »Mizrahi, Isaac
Miyake, Issey
Miyake, Issey Pronunciation: E-say Me-ya-kay Art, nature, and technology are the inspirations behind influential Japanese… Read More »Miyake, Issey
Moschino
Moschino Pronunciation: Mo-ski-no Launched by fashion designer Franco Moschino in 1983, Moschino’s satirical take on… Read More »Moschino
Mouret, Roland
Mouret, Roland Pronunciation: Rol-lan More-rey French designer Roland Mouret launched his line in 1998 and… Read More »Mouret, Roland
Nina Ricci
Nina Ricci Pronunciation: Nee-na Ree-chee Launched in Paris in 1932 by Maria Nielli Ricci and… Read More »Nina Ricci
Owens, Rick
Owens, Rick Pronunciation: Ree-k Owe-whens American designer Rick Owens is a known for glamour-meets-grunge style,… Read More »Owens, Rick
Panichgul, Thakoon
Panichgul, Thakoon Pronuciation: Ta-koon Pa-neech-gool Thakoon’s designs are eccentric yet charming, which is precisely why… Read More »Panichgul, Thakoon
Posen, Zac
Posen, Zac Pronunciation: Zak Poo-zen This young fashion designer started his collection at the tender… Read More »Posen, Zac
Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler Pronunciation:pro-en-za skool-er Former lover and design partners, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, created… Read More »Proenza Schouler
Pucci, Emilio
Pucci, Emilio Pronunciation: E-MEE-lee-o POH-chee The socialite, Italian skier and designer Emilio Pucci was known… Read More »Pucci, Emilio
Ralph Rucci, Chado
Ralph Rucci, Chado Pronunciation: Sa-do Ralf Rue-chi A master craftsman who aside from the clean… Read More »Ralph Rucci, Chado
Rodarte
Rodarte Pronunciation: Roe-dar-tey Founded in 2005 by California natives and sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy,… Read More »Rodarte
Ronson, Charlotte
Ronson, Charlotte Pronunciation: Shar-lot Ron-son With celebrity friends such as Gisele Bündchen, Kate Moss, Lindsay… Read More »Ronson, Charlotte
Rowley, Cynthia
Rowley, Cynthia Pronunciation: Send-thi-a Raw-lee A Perry Ellis Awardee for New Fashion Talent in 1994… Read More »Rowley, Cynthia
Roy, Rachel
Roy, Rachel Pronunciation: Rey-chel Roi Californian fashion designer Rachel Roy launched her eponymous label in… Read More »Roy, Rachel
Saint Laurent, Yves
Saint Laurent, Yves Pronunciation: EEV San-LAWRON Yves Saint Laurent breathed new life onto the French… Read More »Saint Laurent, Yves
Sander, Jil
Sander, Jil Pronunciation: Ge-ill San-derr When everyone was doing colorful and bold fashion statements in… Read More »Sander, Jil
Sarafpour, Behnaz
Sarafpour, Behnaz Pronunciation: Bay-naz Sa-raf-poor After graduating from Parson’s School of Design with a Golden… Read More »Sarafpour, Behnaz
Schiaparelli, Elsa
Schiaparelli, Elsa Pronunciation: EL-sa She-a-pa-REHL-lee Elsa Schiaparelli, along with rival Coco Chanel, dominated the women’s… Read More »Schiaparelli, Elsa
Scott, L’Wren
Scott, L’Wren Pronunciation: Le-ren S-kot Former model and celebrity stylist L’wren Scott launched her eponymous… Read More »Scott, L’Wren
Steffe, Cynthia
Steffe, Cynthia Pronunciation: Send-thi-a Stef A standout at the Parson’s School Of Design, designer Cynthia… Read More »Steffe, Cynthia
Tahari, Elie
Tahari, Elie Pronunciation: El-lee Ta-har-ree Elie Tahari is an Israeli- American designer who migrated to… Read More »Tahari, Elie
Tam, Vivienne
Tam, Vivienne Pronunciation: Viv-vee-en Tam By infusing modern edge to the oriental culture that she… Read More »Tam, Vivienne
Taylor, Rebecca
Taylor, Rebecca Pronunciation: Re-bek-kah Tey-lore New Zealand native Rebecca Taylor’s feminine designs have made her… Read More »Taylor, Rebecca
Temperley London
Temperley London Pronunciation: Tem-purr-lee Lon-don A graduate of London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins and Royal… Read More »Temperley London
Toledo, Isabel
Toledo, Isabel Pronunciation: Is-sa-bel To-lee-doe Best known as the designer behind first lady Michelle Obama’s… Read More »Toledo, Isabel
Tuleh
Tuleh Pronunciation: Two-lah Launched in 1988 by designer Bryan Bradley and former partner Josh Patner,… Read More »Tuleh
Ungaro, Emanuel
Ungaro, Emanuel Pronunciation: Eh-MAHN-wayl Oon-GAH-ro In the beginning, Italian born designer Emanuel Ungaro found himself… Read More »Ungaro, Emanuel
Valentino
Valentino Pronunciation: Val-len-tee-no Since his international debut in 1962 in Florence, Valentino has created a… Read More »Valentino
Van Noten, Dries
Van Noten, Dries Pronunciation: Drez Van No-ten Dries Van Noten is a Belgian designer that… Read More »Van Noten, Dries
Versace, Gianni
Versace, Gianni Pronunciation : Gee-a-nee Verr-sa-chay The late Italian designer, Gianni Versace, found his namesake… Read More »Versace, Gianni
Von Furstenberg, Diane
Von Furstenberg, Diane Pronunciation : DY-an Von FUR-sten-berg Diane Von Furstenberg is known for turning… Read More »Von Furstenberg, Diane
Wang, Alexander
Wang, Alexander Pronunciation: Alex-an-dur Way-ng The Parsons’ dropout showed the high-end design school that he… Read More »Wang, Alexander
Wang, Vera
Wang, Vera Pronunciation : Veer- ra Way-ng This former Vogue senior fashion editor and New… Read More »Wang, Vera
Watanabe, Junya
Watanabe, Junya Pronunciation: June-yah Wah-tah-nah-bay A protégé of Comme des Garçons owner and designer Rei… Read More »Watanabe, Junya
Westwood, Vivienne
Westwood, Vivienne Pronunciation: Viv-vee-en West-would In the world of punk style, British designer Vivienne Westwood’s… Read More »Westwood, Vivienne
Williamson, Matthew
Williamson, Matthew Pronunciation: Mat-thue Wil-yum-son English fashion designer Matthew Williamson started his eponymous line in… Read More »Williamson, Matthew
Product Review: Mineral Makeup on a Budget
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The Look for Less: Architectural Salvage
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How to Shop Goodwill
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Expert Advice: Best Bras for Large-Chested Women
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Best Jeans for Petites: 9 Brands to Shop Now
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Make Up Expiration Dates: When to Toss Your Cosmetics
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Yea or Nay: Toe Cleavage
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Sales vs. Clearance — Do You Know the Difference?
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Product review: Loreal Enhanced Formula Ineral Hair Fixer, $8.29-$8.75
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10 Stylish Coats and Jackets for Women with Big Arms
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The $10,000 Coach Legacy Alligator Bag: Coach Has Lost It’s #$% Mind
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Gwen Stefani Sues Forever 21
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Designer-Inspired Bags: Where to Buy Them
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Remembering the Little Brown Dress Project
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Chicago Sample Sale Tips
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Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker: What We Think
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Dress Styles to Flatter Your Inverted Triangle Shape Body
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Melted Makeup is Gross! Keep Your Beauty Products Cool with One of These Darling Insulated Cosmetic Bags
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Best Budget Lip Primer + 3 Other Options You’ll Like Too
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The Booty Gap: How to Find Jeans that Fit the Waist
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4 Places to Buy Low Rise Pantyhose
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Fashion Advice: Getting Rid of Scratchy Tags
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Manolo Blahnik vs. Stuart Weitzman: Are Designer Shoes Worth the Hefty Price?
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How to Buy Cheap Eyeglasses
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The Rise and Fall of Piperlime
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Where Have all the Plus Size Stores Gone?
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Fashion Advice: Can you Shorten Sweater Sleeves?
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Viktor and Rolf Collection at H&M TODAY
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Proactiv Solution- Are Local Drugstore Products Just as Effective?
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Fashion Advice: The Fake Debate Continues — Designer Jeans
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TJ Maxx Runway Stores: What to Know
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Discovery Clothing Company Review
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How to Pack for a Long Weekend
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Does Bluefly Sell Fakes? The Fake Debate
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Purse Obsession: Is Having a Designer Handbag a Human Right?
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What is CB2 and How Is It Different From Crate and Barrel?
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Best Places to Shop in Boston
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Shopping Guide to Minneapolis
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Where to Bargain Shop in Las Vegas
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Fashion Interview: Lynn Yaeger
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Men’s Style on a Budget: 12 Hacks to Implement Now
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Petite No More: As Americans Get Bigger, Clothing Sizes Get Smaller
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How to Clean Espadrilles
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Fashion Interview: Lawrence Zarian — The Fashion Guy
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Fake Handbag Debate: The Australian Story
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The Indecent Proposal Dress
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Shopping Guide to Los Angeles
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British Designer Luella Bartley to Design a Line at Target
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New York City Shopping: A Primer
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How to Moisturize Dry Skin
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Shopping Guide to Atlanta
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Miss Anna Wintour Don’t Like Fat People
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LA Sample Sales and Sale Events
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How To Break in New Shoes
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How to Unshrink a Wool Sweater
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Plus Size Fashions: Fashion isn’t Just for Skinny People
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Where to Shop in San Francisco
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Shop the Garment District in New York City Like a Pro
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