Monthly Archives: August 2008

Simple Shoe Design Returns

You’re wondering why this shoe is lingering on the Papierblog main page, there’s a simple explanation as to why. Shoe design has gotten out of control. Every little accent that’s possible is now being placed on shoes. A tassel here, wire there, complex stacked heel everywhere. A particular annoyance is the floral tip heel. When [...]

By Eva | Posted August 12, 2008 in trendspotting | Tagged , , | Comments (2)

Leona Lewis Says She Can Create Cool Fashion, too

Celebrity wear has seen it’s share of comers, goers and in-betweeners. There are only a handful of these folks that actually have super successful lines. The rest have gone back to their million dollar homes. A recent casualty in the celebrity wear war has been Milla Jovovich who recently put to bed any ambitions of [...]

By Eva | Posted August 12, 2008 in newsbits | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Zara’s no. 1

If you’re wondering why Zara’s no.1 beating out the Gap look no further than this coat:

Here’s a quick message to Gap, find yourself and quickly. Banana Republic is doing well because there’s some sort of rhyme and reason to the brand. I know what I am getting when I walk into a Banana. When I [...]

By Eva | Posted August 12, 2008 in newsbits, trendspotting | Tagged , , , , | Comments (5)

Glamorama - We’re not Making this up… Promise

Glamorama is a fashion event being held in Chicago August 22nd and this will surely make Tenisha Anderson (our managing editor) run for cover. Yes Tenisha you can claim this as your event and I’m hoping to see tons of pictures it. Apparently, Macy*s is holding this huge event where fall designs from several major [...]

By Eva | Posted August 12, 2008 in events | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Fashion on the Web this Week

A Few Goody GumDrops supports Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal in her quest to fight poverty through fashion!.
Get glamorous eyes in 4 easy steps - Stiletto Jungle.
All About the Pretty gushes over the spa treatment at the RIU Cabo San Lucas.
Did L’Oreal digitally lighten Beyonce’s skin color for ads? Allie is Wired has the pictures. [...]

By Eva | Posted August 8, 2008 in Websnob Roundup | Tagged , , | Comments (0)