27 Feb 2010

Friday Fashion Find — The Tuxedo Shirt

In a pinch?  A white shirt always works.  But want a little more styling?  Try a tuxedo white shirt; french cuffs and all!   I found this one for $33 on the sale rack at Bloomingdale’s it is by INC International Concepts (I found the picture on the Macy’s website but no available... Read More
26 Feb 2010

2010 Spring trends that are appropriate for the office

I was “chatting” with a group of women the other day.  One of the more conservative and less fashionable women in the room said that “trendiness in the office is inappropriate and women who dress trendy tend to make less and get promoted slower.”  I should have done the t-h-r-e-e... Read More
24 Feb 2010

Shopping & Goodies 2/24

Shopping & Goodies is ALL good.  Read on you’ll see what I mean: A Few Goody GumDrops is excited to share Josie Marin’s lipstick and recyclable tubes with you! Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy deflates Aqua 24 Viva Lips! cream claim to fame as a lip plumper. Couture In The City deflates... Read More
23 Feb 2010

Win Your Style Arsenal

I can’t have a complaint and no solution.  I gave you the Seven Style Basics that Everyone Should Know (didn’t see them, click on the link).  Now I’m giving you the tools to address them: Win a STYLE ARSENAL, okay a great leather toiletry bag from LuggagePoint.com, an online retailer of luggage,... Read More
22 Feb 2010

Need a Tuxedo? Now There’s an App for That!

I love this!  No more excuses that you can’t find a tux for a black tie event.  But for the record, I do think every well dressed man should OWN a tuxedo. Prom, Wedding or Special Occasion tuxedo? There’s an App for that! Meridian, LLC, the technology leader in the Formal... Read More
22 Feb 2010

Sample Sale Pick of the Day — Hale Bob

This is one for my trendy fashionistas. These Mary Jane gold pebbled patent leather wedge heels by Hale Bob are perfect for you; especially for only $35 (reg. $115). Now if you can’t handle heels avoid these because I don’t want you teetering on the 6.75 inch platforms. Now if you... Read More
20 Feb 2010

Maxed out at Style Max

Not exactly fall fashion week in New York but it was a very stylish weekend in Chicago. Style Max, the apparel show for Midwest buyers happened a couple of weeks ago and I was there to chat with some great brands who were there with spring merchandise (much better than... Read More
20 Feb 2010

New York Fashion Week — 2010 Fall Trends

Okay, so I missed posting for several days.  It’s never the same when you are not there anyway plus if you are Fashion Cents reader, you probably just want to know what trends will make sense for you this fall.  So here are the five trends that I expect to... Read More
19 Feb 2010

February 2010 Book Club Read: She’s Got Issues

Update to Post 1/31/2010 Join us for a live chat on the book.  Sunday, February 28th at 4pm central.  Grab a class of champagne and a phone.  Conference Call Details Date: Sunday, February 28, 2010 Time: 4pm Central Time Duration: 1 Hour Conference Call #: 1-724-444-7444 use Call ID: 70283# ————— She’s Got Issues: A Bright-Eyed and Well-Heeled Fairy... Read More
18 Feb 2010

FAll 2010 Fashion Week Schedule — 2/18/2010

*All times are EASTERN 10 AM  RALPH LAUREN 275 Hudson Street    11 AM  RALPH LAUREN 275 Hudson Street    12 PM  ISAAC MIZRAHI TENT    1 PM  TRIAS PROMENADE    2 PM  DAVIDELFIN SALON    3 PM  CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION WOMEN’S 205 West 39th Street, Ground Floor    4 PM  CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION WOMEN’S 205 West... Read More
17 Feb 2010

ideeli Announces Grand Prize Winner of ‘Thanks A Million’ (ME!)

This is news you have got to read: ideeli Inc., the first U.S. invitation only sample-sale shopping community, announces the grand Prize Winner of “Thanks A Million” program. Kimberly Turner, from Chicago, Illinois, is the lucky winner of a grand prize worth nearly $15,000. It includes: 1) One $1,000 shopping spree with ideeli 2)... Read More
17 Feb 2010

FAll 2010 Fashion Week Schedule — 2/17/2010

*All times are EASTERN   9 AM  TORY BURCH SALON   10 AM  MICHAEL KORS TENT    11 AM  NANETTE LEPORE PROMENADE    2 PM  3.1 PHILLIP LIM TENT 3 PM  MILLY by MICHELLE SMITH PROMENADE    4 PM  REED KRAKOFF 548 West 22nd Street   5 PM  ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH SALON    6 PM  ANNA SUI TENT    7 PM  BRIAN REYES... Read More
16 Feb 2010

Iconic Fashion Designer Betsey Johnson Unveils $3 Million Chambord(R) Black Raspberry Liqueur Bottle at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Now this tops my fashion week news: Security was tight at the W Hotels Arrival Lounge at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York where iconic fashion designer Betsey Johnson unveiled for the first time in the U.S. arguably the world’s most expensive spirits container: a Chambord® bottle fashioned with $3 million... Read More
16 Feb 2010

FAll 2010 Fashion Week Schedule — 2/16/2010

*All times are EASTERN 9 AM  ELIE TAHARI SALON    10 AM  BADGLEY MISCHKA TENT    11 AM  VERA WANG PROMENADE    12 PM  MÍMKHO 450 West 31st Street    1 PM  PAMELLA ROLAND SALON    2 PM  MAX AZRIA TENT    3 PM  DENNIS BASSO PROMENADE    5 PM  DIESEL BLACK GOLD 115 West 41st Street    6... Read More
15 Feb 2010

Fashion Week – Day 5 (2/15/2010)

Carolina Herrera makes me want to get dressed — for the day time with the fabulous pinstripe pants and great dresses AND for outdoors with incredible coats AND for the night time with fabulous formal gowns!  Yes, she has it... Read More
15 Feb 2010

Sample Sale Pick of the Day — Velvet & Tweed

Okay, today’s pick is for that little one’s in your life.  You will love these items from Velvet & Tweed on Totsy for your little girls and boys.  And the best part, they are all 50% off.  My favorite is this little Silk Stripe Party Dress with tulle peeking out from... Read More
15 Feb 2010

FAll 2010 Fashion Week Schedule — 2/15/2010

*All times are EASTERN   9 AM  ZAC POSEN Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street    10 AM  CAROLINA HERRERA TENT    11 AM  CARLOS MIELE PROMENADE    12 PM  JILL STUART New York Public Library, Astor Hall    1 PM  TRACY REESE SALON    2 PM  DONNA KARAN COLLECTION 711 Greenwich Street    3 PM  MONIQUE LHUILLIER... Read More
15 Feb 2010

Fashion Week – Day 4 (2/14/2010)

Lots of trends but the one that sticks with me the most from this day, especially because I live in Windy Chicago — HOT COATS! Vassillios... Read More
14 Feb 2010

FAll 2010 Fashion Week Schedule — 2/14/2010

*All times are Eastern   10 AM  LELA ROSE SALON    11 AM  LUCA LUCA PROMENADE    12 PM  MALANDRINO 556 West 22nd Street    1 PM  DKNY 711 Greenwich Street   2 PM  REBECCA TAYLOR SALON    2 PM  CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION MEN’S 205 West 39th Street, Ground Floor    3 PM  HERVÉ LÉGER by MAX AZRIA... Read More
14 Feb 2010

Fashion Week – Day 3 (2/13/2010)

The color blocking continues… …Prabal Gurung!  LOVE the... Read More
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