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Photo via Tom Hines


Versatile, sexy, and—get ready for it—lace-free since its 2007 inception, high-end lingerie lingerie line The Lake & Stars has confounded expectations and grabbed the attention
of major magazines for their unique take on boudoir fabrics and constructions. Helmed by New York based designers Maayan Zilberman and Nikki Dekker, the line has avoided the cutesy, often tacky troupes typical to most underwear collections and grown by leaps and bounds. To get a better handle on the daun

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While designers are contemplating whether or not to feature plus-size models on the runway, Levi’s
Jeans
has taken the next logical step—creating a series of ads featuring actual really real people, most of which live well below the poverty line. Three cheers for truth in advertising, right? Not so fast.

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What? You were expecting something else? Anyways, all you fashion-forward moms and dads out there, can finally bring your child up to your sartorial level before they even take their first step. Proctor & Gamble Co. announced today that Pampers has teamed up with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley to create stylish diapers so before they can even say the word “clothing”. Parents can now decide if they want their babies wearing stripes, madras, or printed ruffles. Available in 11 colorful
styles at T

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On Tuesday, I attended a media event at Covet Lounge, one of Manhattan’s newest night spots. Located on 55th Street at Lexington Avenue, this chic midtown restaurant cum cocktail lounge is perfectly situated to attract the after-business crowd looking for an elegant venue in which to unwind, drink and dine. But besides its weeknight allure, there’s so much to recommend Covet for a weekend visit. Its 70-seat, beautifully decorated restaurant, where the menu is inspired by the Mediterranean and th

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Seems even after 20 years, the Italian master still fancies himselfthe craftsman. Oh, we wish you could read this whole interview. Darn premium subscriptions. [WWD]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/everything-is-important-in-a-suit-the-fabric-the-lining-the-stitching-the-proportions-and-cut-i%E2%80%99m-obsessed-with-the-cut-i-like-to-cut-and-to-work-with-a-needle-and-thread-as-muc/
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Whether you’re a techie or not, you know that the iPad is the talked about technological addition to your electronic device collection. Sure, the tablet computer has made a massive impact on the
world of technology, but fashion companies are going to have to re-think their advertising approach to keep up with our generation’s love for all things online.

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Recession Buster July 2010

The Image Academy & Personal Stylist have come together to deliver
workshops around Ireland to support and stimulate the Image & Fashion
industry during the recession.
We've talked to so many people over the past year who are anxious to
get started on their new career as a Personal Stylist or Make-up
artist, but they are afraid to make the financial investment at this
time so these 2 companies have come together to retrain those who have
been made redundant and want to get back into the workforce
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By Joy A. Kennelly

Just attended FashionCampLA yesterday and was very impressed with the caliber of speakers and their topics. It was also very well-run with plenty of time to meet other attendees and the speakers which was helpful. I highly recommend attending the next one when you hear about it.

In case you weren't able to attend, here's my blog coverage of 4 of the speaker's and their presentations for your reading pleasure:

Zugara CEO Matt Szymczyk - Augmented Reality

Crosby Noricks of PRCouture
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WWD reports that after 10 years, Tina Lutz and Marcia Patmos are breaking up the band. “The parting is said to be more personally motivated than financially.” Innnnnteresting. Silver lining—there’s a 50%-off sale at their website. [Daily Front Row]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/oh-noes-nyc-eco-knitwear-line-lutz-patmos-is-closing/
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You can buy Pashmina from any store but the team at www.YoursElegantly.com goes through great effort to get Pashmina from The Land of Pashminas namely India and Nepal from the factory direct mostly, to offer them to their customers at deep discounts.

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Looking for Pashmina in Solid / Designer Paisley Weaves at Up To 70% off pricing which is close to wholesale pricing without the retail markups plus Free Shipping and a Gift? Look no further www.yourselegantly.com is the online pashmina site with ele

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Chiffon Shawls are popular Evening Shawls evening wraps as well as perfect for day wear. Chiffon is so light, airy and has a beautiful drape. That is why women love Chiffon Wraps! They are an in fashion accessory to add that touch of class to any outfit. Chiffon shawls make beautiful affordable spring shawls & summer Shawls.

Yours Elegantly is an online chiffon shawl wrap scarf site that has elegant dressy formal chiffon shawls in many colors at an affordable up to 70% off sale price plus a custo

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Silk Scarves Shawls and Wraps, Designer Silk Chiffon Silk Evening Shawls &Wraps on Sale at Yours Elegantly! Why? Because Women crave this fashion Scarf Shawl Wrap at an affordable sale price.

  

 

It is just amazing as to why women love the feel of silk scarves. Silk Scarves Wrap Shawls are en vogue in designer elegant styles and every fashionable woman has a closet full of them. Yet more silk scarves, silk wraps and silk shawls are craved by stylish women who understand what an important and easy

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I am a true fashion Diva and love to shop. My passion is for collecting the most unique elegant and affordable shawls, wraps and scarves. My online shawl site to visit time and time again for myself and for gifts for my lady friends and family is www.yourselegantly.com Up to 70% off and a gift is delightful!

Beautiful evening wraps, designer silk scarves, unique hand painted scarves & wraps, Pashmina is a hot favorite of mine for casual and dressy wear.

I detest spending a fortune as I know how to

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D & G to the Rescue!

Last night, we planned to meet some friends at a wine bar for an evening of catch-up and conversation. It was simple enough.....no drama, no major planning to see what outfit I would wear...it was just supposed to be relaxing. BUT...it was a Saturday night....and we were going to a very trendy part of town. So, "relaxed wear" translates to: wear something chic but dont look like you took hours to get dressed!

Ah...alas, the search begins....and the Huntress (me) begins her quest for the ulimate i

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I know what women want. Having researched the women's fashion trends for a few years now, the conclusion reached is women desire Shawls & Scarves for all seasons to accessorize and add that touch of class to any outfit be it designer formal or casual chic. Designer Scarves, Hand Painted Silk Shawls & Scarves, amazing silk wraps for women for evening wear at up to 70% off and a gift is a sweet deal that many women would crave. They find satisfaction in shopping at www.yourselegantly.com that offe

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Great%20Bear3_849916.jpgDamas, the leading international jewellery and watch retailer in the MiddleEast, now brings to UAE Quinting Telescopium - the first transparentwatch with a constellation of diamonds which will soon be available atDamas.

Founded in 1993, Quinting was the brainchild of fourSwiss engineers, who set out to create unique watches with hands thatappear to float in space with no visible means of being turned. In2000, after seven years of research and development the firsttransparent Quinting chronogra

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narcisorodriguez_beauty_palette_8493564.jpgThis spring, American fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez’ inimitable stylereveals itself once again in a new duet of elegant, limited-editionbeauty palettes inspired by the timelessness and sensuality of NarcisoRodriguez eau de parfum fragrances.

Narciso Rodriguez, knownfor creating simple, natural elegance, unveils women’s innate beautyand sensuality as he celebrates the female body with signaturesilhouettes. His creations illustrate his expertise and well-consideredattention to detail. This

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fope_8478455.JPGFope, the renowned Italian jewellery house, unfurls a sophisticated range ofnecklaces, pendant chains, bangles, short drop earrings and rings inits enticing Mondrian collection presenting great everyday options forwomen on the move.

Crafted in yellow, rose and white gold,set with diamonds and South Sea pearls the Mondrian collection isinspired by the works of acclaimed Dutch abstract painter PietMondrian, famous for painting squares in a spare, precise and geometricmanner. Its jewels perfectly

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Spring Summer Scarves Shawls Wraps are fun and easy to buy online as the choice of stores is wide and the prices very competitive.I love the Hand Painted Scarves Shawls and Wraps as they are very unique at www.yourselegantly.com as they will do any design from $34.99 up and a monogram.Love it!

Silk chiffon scarves and pashminas start at $9.99 up as they have an up to 70% off sale and a gift.

Points to keep in mind for a designer elegant casual summer scarf or an elegant evening summer scarf:

* Try

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vancouverfashionevent_8459295.jpgMaleneGrotrian Design will launch the highly anticipated Fall/Holiday 2010collection at the Ice Water Fashion Event exclusively in Vancouver. Anevening of dramatic theatrical performances, fashion and many morespecial surprises at the venue District 319 on Thursday, April 29th.

Since the inception of the label in December 2008, Danish born fashiondesigner Malene Grotrian has been making her mark in the fashionindustry. The only Canadian Designer to launch their Spring/Summer 2010Collection at Ne
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