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Paris at Night © DR

From Benjamin Kanarek Blog

I have been a  photographer for more time than I wish to say and have worked in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London and Paris. I have experienced the business of fashion in each of these centers and have witnessed their growth, recession, regrowth, recession, etc.  I have also been privy to the migrational movement from major centers like Milan to New York, Paris to London and the slow deterioration of what was once a booming industry in tho

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The First ever Cotton Candy Punk Couture Contest!!!!! I need more fans!! At least 400 by the end of the year! The one person who gets the most people to fan and at least purchase on garment gets two free Cotton Candy Punk Couture goodies!! Did I mention it will custom one of a kind goodies!! Get as people to fan and tag you one my wall for credit and the possibility to win fun prizes! Good luck and lets keep that number growing!!!

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Going to the mall is one of my most favorite things to do... but when you get invited by department store mecca Neiman Marcus to come have breakfast in their lush restaurant, you jump at the opportunity!

 

Along with some other fab NJ bloggers, we were given the royal treatment - and got a tour of the store's three luxe levels.

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Check out www.houseofjeffers.com to see it all - and what designer the bloggers swooned over the most!

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Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress….

That sound you just heard was the sound of my DVF wrap dress cherry popping.  You got it right after 28 years of being a serial thrifter it is my distinct honor to say to you today that this is my very 1st DVF wrap dress I’ve ever found in a thrift store.  I have been very lucky to find DVF pieces here and there but never the iconic wrap dress.  I mean I know woman that still have their original ones from the 70′s!  Women just don’t give these babies up without a fight.  This iconic wrap dress w

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This posting I found 2 really comfortable and STYLISH tops: MAG by Magaschoni and Cynthia Steffe and both of course are black MAG by Magaschoni is synonymous with luxury.  Its collection of women’s sportswear is made of only the highest quality imported fabrics, most notably their cashmere, for a practical yet highly sophisticated look.  The other black top is by Cynthia Steffe and this brand is recognized as one of America’s leading contemporary fashion lines.  Both black tops you would just ne

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Tibi knit top with Susana Monaco skirt …

I can’t think of anything that says casual louder than this ensemble.  I love this knit Tibi with its purple & green pattern, it’s so chic and simple all you do is just pull it over your head and go.  Well you might go after you’re put your khaki Susana Monaco skirt on too.  This skirt with the 2 outside pockets make this skirt modern.  These 2 brands: Tibe & Susana Monaco are known for creating contemporary pieces for the on the go woman.  The perfect silver metallic leather thong sandals would

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I love to have fun with clothes and when I was putting this skirt / dress ????  on Matilda the mannequin I just stopped at her breast and thought “this flies as a dress”!  I would slap my client in this as a dress within a blink of a lash…. It totally works as a dress because that’s the great thing about  Susana Monaco and the fabric they use for construction.  It’s stretchy and it’s form fitting which means this skirt can actually be worn as a dress.  You get 2 for the price of 1 admission

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I just had my Chaiken cherry popped and boy did I enjoy it.  I have never found this brand inside a thrift store until now and this calls for a celebration of sort.  I’m loving this sheer Chaiken blouse, its sexy – its hot – its sophisticated and its sassy.  When Chaiken & Capone 1st launched in 1994, the company (founded by Julie Chaiken & Pamela Capone) gained immediate recognition for its well cut pants.  The brand’s modern take on the suit, flattering the feminine form with expert tailoring

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Plain and simple..fashion sends a message. I believe in creating a message through my personal resources. The ExPosure Show allows professionals to engage, entertain and network through the means of art that is created through the fashion lense. However, more importantly, the fashion sends a message about health personal values, and identity. This show, is something that every organism in the fashion industry should witness and be a part of.8858552286?profile=originalThe palet meets the fabric
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Aidah-2011-Show-v4.jpg?width=637Aidah Collection 3rd Anniversary Runway Show and Benefit
in Support of Girls Inc. of the Washington DC Metro Area

You are invited to an intimate evening with one of Washington DC's premier fashion designers. Toast with the fashionable elite and shop unique items at the trunk sale. The runway show will include evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, swimsuits, plus size and accessories from Aidah Collection Summer & Fall ...2011 and sustainable fine jewelry by Alberto Parada.

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Une Partie De The' francais

8858545695?profile=originalUne Partie De the' Francais: A french tea Party presenting Petit Bon Bon the spring collection launch party for emerging fashion brand Cotton Candy Punk Couture! Tea and cocktail dresses inspired by french couture and custome candys!

 


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Pink glitter heels
$65 - electriqueboutique.com

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Jimmy Choo peeptoe shoes
525 EUR - mytheresa.com

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Miu Miu glitter heels
$640 - barneys.com

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Having achieved her Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and a few quarters away from achieving her Bachelor of Science in Pattern Design (Pattern Making), Christina Manolescu embarks on a career that is “...beyond what I ever thought I would achieve.”

 

Last quarter she began working freelance as a pattern maker for several different design companies. Her first experience was with couturier Roberto De Villacis on a few garments that were made-to-measure for his fit model. “She was so stunned by the

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Jam Sunglasses Couture Eyewear

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Monique was born and raised in Barbados. When she was 15 years old, she moved to St. Vincent for several years, then to the United States in 2001. She currently lives in New Jersey and is pursuing her second master’s degree in homeland security, having earned her first in mental health. She initially became interested in designing sunglasses as a hobby, but was inspired by her family to evolve her hobby into a

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Tale of the Unexpected...

... Started as an idea to tell a Classic Fairy Tale format Children's Story, but without the classically known subject matter such asCinderella, Wizard of Oz, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland etc... They"kind of" look familiar, but aren't really, as they did not exist untilthey were created for this production. These individual images or minisynopsis's each tell a little story of their own and we will leave itup to you the reader to interpret them in your own "Fashion" (p

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Ok, she might be beautiful in a quirky sort of way.

She might have a fairly decent singing career in Europe.

She could have homes in France, England and LA.

And is rolling in it.

She’s currently the face of Chanel.

And just happens to have one of the world’s most gorgeous men in the world head over heels in love with her.

What I can’t quite understand is just how Vanessa Paradis managed to go from one god-awful song in the 80s, in the ripped-jeans fashion style of Kylie, to having it all. I mean, you
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