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I won’t say a thing about Patricia Field’s new collection. Ok I’ll say a couple of words only because as a blogger I am afforded the luxury of speaking my mind when it is ok to do so (meaning all the time). I watch HSN from time to time and it’s a grab bag of [...]
October 13, 2008 ♦ Comment?
Throughout the month of October, we look at several up and coming models making their own path in the fashion industry. This week, Papierdoll Magazine looks at model Sarah Arnold of the Bookings agency in London. Our photographer Anne-Marie Michel met with her and got the old Polaroid out (does anyone still use that?) one [...]
October 2, 2008 ♦ Comment?
Imagine getting on the train in New York city and having some woman roll out her yoga mat and use the car you’re in as her own personal yoga center. That’s part of some of the fashion posts this week on blogs around the web. Take a look at all the posts percolating through the noise.
A Few Goody GumDrops introduces us to Lipstick Queen’s Black Tie Optional.
Stiletto Jungle takes a look at Lauren Conrad for Linea Pelle handbags.
Angelina Jolie breastfeeding on the cover of W? It’s true and Allie is Wired has the picture.
Bag Bliss on the Clutch Trend: Choosing the Right Style For You!
Bag Snob offers a lesson on spotting fake bags!
Beauty Snob explores the benefits of eating raw with Kimberly Snyder.
Christina Loves… introducing the new sampling program, Beautyfix, to the world!
Coquette loves the latest fashion trend of pretty bows.
Fashion Pulse is giving away ten Red ‘I Love Shoes’ Eco-Friendly Tote from Payless! Enter for a chance to win one!
KRISTOPHER is wanting, wearing, hating pretty pleats.
Ladybrille interviews the sexy Maimah Karmo, Breast Cancer Survivor.
Walking in a handbag world: Caminaensueños. Just in Quinta Trends!
Save your money! Second City Style feels you should avoid these three fall trends or run the risk of looking like a fashion victim.
Shopping and Info has the inside scoop on what they will be wearing on the Ex List tonight
Bootie Call! From sexy to sensible, StyleBakery.com tracked down this season’s most-wanted boots for every budget.
Stylehive has an exclusive interview with Project Runway’s Jerell!
The Beauty Stop thinks Victoria Beckham is having a bad shoe week.
The Fashionable Housewife found the perfect little ankle booties for Fall and their actually comfortable!
The Shoe Goddess loves her new pair of sexy Nicholas Kirkwood pumps!
October 10, 2008 ♦ 2 Comments
To use hip-hop vernacular, Zufi Alexander is “the truth”. Word. Her collection of bags will make women scream in delight like little school girls and there’s no reason not to. Alexander’s collection has been a staple for high end fashion lovers in Asia for quite some time. Her collection has grown from a handful -to an army of handbags, clutches, hobos and accessories the discerning lux collector will want for their handbag library.
I found her by accident. A forward from Sam led me on my travels to Zufi and I couldn’t get off her site. Every bag was better than the next. There was a decidedly Asian feel to them, I couldn’t quite put my hands on what it was that made these bags feel like I haven’t seen it before. The stitching, the use of colors and the material used (check out the ostrich bag), all say that Alexander’s bags are going to be around for awhile. There’s sustainability in the design. See her complete collection here.
October 8, 2008 ♦ 4 Comments
I’ve received about 4 e-mails about 365. 365 is a new Ready to Wear line. This thing is so mysterious and tightly wrapped that when asked direct questions, the PR people say “all will be revealed at the event tonight”. I haven’t been this stoked since the return of Heroes, did they save the cheerleader, what happened to Sylar? The show might have jumped the shark for me with evil Claire, but I digress. The event pic, shown above, tells me that there is a Burberry-like quality to the collection, but aside from the interesting trench, I can’t tell a whole lot.
The astute readers out there are normally quick to give a blog writer with her nose embedded in a closet, some insight as to who or what 365 may be. If you know and are willing to tell me, before I go to this event, don’t hesitate, play the role of spoiler now.
October 7, 2008 ♦ Comment?
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Urban Outfitters is impressing the heck out of someone here at Papierblog, namely Eva. Now I know she dominates the posting here, but her obsession has gone overboard. First it was the t-shirts, then it was the skirts she’d wear all the while talking about all types of high-end designers. So I’m imploring her to talk about her love of Urban Outfitters. There’s nothing wrong with sharing it with friends. Especially if you’re looking for the latest and greatest from their Fall stuff.
Maybe that’s the problem with fashion blogging. The latest and greatest always means something that comes from Paris, Milan and not your around the corner store here in the states. This doesn’t mean that I’m advocating a trip to Forever 21 for the latest in “innovative” fashion, but I do think we’re missing the boat here.
October 7, 2008 ♦ Comment?
55 Secret Street picks out a few dresses for Michelle Obama for the campaign trail and beyond.
A Few Goody GumDrops goes Green with Byredo Parfum’s latest fragrance from Sweden.
Stiletto Jungle features over-the-counter anti-wrinkle creams that work.
Catherine Zeta Jones or an Oompa Loompa? Allie is Wired has the scary picture.
Have it your way with Designer Guru bags from Bag Snob!
Beauty Snob makes good use of her conditioner… to shave!
Christina Loves… Smashbox Cosmetics.
Coquette turns a light on with Chanel’s Light Bulb Heels.
FashionPulse has its credit card in hand, ready for the latest, greatest round of designer sample sales going on right now!
Fashion,evolved checks out the newest organic fashion destination, Brook There.
Adama Kai of Aschobi Designs is Ladybrille Woman of the Month.
Quinta Trends invites you to “Be Erotic” with NSBP diseño de autor new collection .
Fall Fashion Alert! Tweed was shown everywhere and now Second City Style has Greed for Tweed.
Shopping and Info loves Anne Hathaway and her great style.
StyleBakery has the scoop on this season’s hottest independent boutiques and must-see designers on the rise.
The Beauty Stop reviews the must-have Purrrfect Angle Liner brush.
The Fashionable Housewife has a new Contributor that want to help you Overcome Your Trend Fears!
The Shoe Goddess showcases some of our favorite shoes from Milan Fashion Week.
October 3, 2008 ♦ Comment?
According to Hussein Chalayan, Spring is going to be beautiful in an edgy way. The photos coming from his runway presentations speak volumes. One of the things editors here constantly say is that no matter how amazing a designer’s creation looks in photos, it is normally nothing compared to being there in person. That being said, Chalayan pieces look the prettiest in photos. This is more so the case considering how he constructed each dress. This alludes to the fact that he hand painted parts of the collection, his use of molded latex to create a sort of aerodynamic suspended animation look.
It’s what you go to Paris for, if you had the means, method and opportunity. This Spring collection is going to be what we clamor for in the dredges of Fall and Winter.
October 2, 2008 ♦ Comment?
As if being part of the next iteration of fashion wasn’t hard enough, a recent blog post at our international blog on Lenny Kravitz’s troubles at the Rick Owen’s show was less than welcome news. How so? Here’s how so. During the Rick Owens show, Lenny Kravitz had a pretty difficult time negotiating security just to get in and see Owens’ collection. He’s a celebrity, so he gets what he deserves right? uhh… Not so fast. Vogue editors apparently had a fun time trying to get in as well. Ok, so if the celebrities had a hard time, the press had a hard time, heck even some buyers had a hard time getting in to the show, who was in there?
Methinks that Marc Bouwer’s online presentation may have been the way to go for Mr. owens. The question remains though: who was at the show? Apparently there was a first come first serve situation with the rsvp, and then there was also a “preferential” who’s closest to us think going on as well. It’s all well and good, but you have to wonder what Owens’ handlers were thinking not even allowing Vogue editors into the show. That is according to Style. But I am comforted to know that Sarah Mower and even the New York Times’ Cathy Horyn were able to make it in. Every now and again you get your access rights pulled by someone who doesn’t like your review.
In the end Lenny Kravitz was snuck past the security guards a’la Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible and was able to see an essentially Egyptian infused collection. Bravo for Lenny Kravitz.
September 30, 2008 ♦ 5 Comments
Flip open the pages of any fashion magazine and you were likely to see the latest creation from Calvin Klein. The party in New York during fashion week was tight (or so I hear from those who attended), and now the Fall collection graces the racks of stores. It’s not just denim insiders at the company will say they are trying to push this season. It is everything. In terms of fashion, the season is going to be a success. A pick from the Calvin Klein collection is this knit with ribbed detailing along the edges and at the neckline.
September 29, 2008 ♦ Comment?
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