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Putting together a complete week of fashion is a lot of hard work. And the CMH Fashion Week Designer Panel saw some of the hardest working designers in the business at our second casting. We were casting for our upcoming Fashion Week, Oct 6-13th. One of the most anticipated fashion events in the Midwest, its a week you shouldn't miss.
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Images - Kristina Beckett of Travel Colorfully
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Hats & Flowers.

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I've been on a blazer kick for the past few months. I should also mention that I'm having a floral moment too. So when I first saw this blazer, I had to have it. 
I've worn it under my oxblood leather blazer, under a drapey sweater and of course alone. Can't wait to take this into Spring!
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Jacket - Mink Pink. Ladybird Boutique
Hat & t-shirt - Banana Republic
Leggings - Target
Ankle boots - Dolce Vita 'Whatt'
Eel skin clutch - vintage, Etsy
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CMH Fashion Week Now Casting!

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Fashion family as you may know, I sit on the board of this organization and it's that time of year again.....
ATTENTION DESIGNERS!

CMH Fashion Week is now casting for Fashion Week 2013!

We're looking for the BEST designers to show their looks for the CMH Fashion Week Finale Runway Show October 12th.

Do you have what it takes?

If so, please email designer@cmhfashionweek.com with attachments, videos and/or links to your most recent work. Please also include the name of any fashion shows you've
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The Leather Paper Bag, Colorblocked.

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What can come of a  paper bag? 
Ask the designer behind Tohni Bekka and she'll show you the answer.
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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting TB's designer. She's a graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design and as opposed to designing a clothing line, ventured out into the world of bag design. Good choice! I'm kind of enamored with this functional classic.
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Read all about Tohni Bekka here.
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Nary Manivong + Kickstarter.

Fashion insiders know Nary Manivong. He was the 'NM' behind NAHM. The brand shut down suddenly last September 
but Nary is pressing on. He's begun a Kickstarter campaign to relaunch his eponymous line. 
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 A native of Columbus my stomping grounds, Columbus, OH, Nary is also the subject of the film 'Dressed.' 
"Unfolding against a backdrop of the Fashion Industry in New York, “Dressed” is the inspiring story of young clothing designer, Nary Manivong, who defied the odds amidst  homelessness to pursue
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CMH Fashion Week Finale Runway Show.

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This Saturday was the day everyone was waiting for, the CMH Fashion Week Finale Runway Show. It didn't disappoint. This is the third year for the show and this years was the inaugural event for the new downtown Hilton hotel. 10 designers walked their collections down the runway to the applause of audience. And if you've ever tried to get a fashion show audience to clap while the show is still going on, you know that's quite an anomaly. This show was just that good. 
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  (Josie Wills)
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 (Ryan Richmond
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Glitz & Glam at Camelot Cellars

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The biggest week in Midwest fashion continued Monday with Glitz & Glam at Camelot Cellars. The event benefitted HRC (Human Rights Campaign), a group working for the rights of the LGBT community. 
Guests sipped on Camelot's award winning wines and got an exclusive preview of some of the designs that will walk the runway on Friday at the Finale Show.
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CMH Fashion Week Founder & President Thomas McClure with designer Josie Wills.
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Camelot owner Jane Aquino
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Tonight! Join CMH Fashion Week for "Fashion Flig
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Inspiration 20's.

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Another moment. Another time. The 1920's.
A few weeks ago I attended The Golden Age event. The show was inspired by the roaring 20's and featured a beautifully produced runway show by my dear friend & Artistic Director Staley Cook of Staley Designs. Anything Staley touches in the artistic realm blows my mind. The man is a genius! I digress....(but check out his work here).
Iddywho, I've really been feeling the love for the 20's. Inspiration 2.0.
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 My darling Staley in a vintage gown.
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The Golden Age m
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24Seven Couture

Its always exciting to begin a new venture. You go through the jubilation at the thought of the venture being successful...and the nervousness to go along with the 'what ifs.'  But I've always come back to the jubilation aspect of it because the idea of success overrides any negative in my mind.
In only a matter of a few weeks, a friend & I have gone forward to fill a void not only in our local market but on a global scale. 
I give you 24Seven Couture!
24Seven Couture is an online luxury consignmen
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On May 27th, JPRC, The Repertoire Collective and The Women’s Book will hold its first signature glam fundraising event, Chic and The City. This event will be a night of cinema, Louboutins and cocktails which will feature the exclusive screening of the new Sex & the City 2 film. Chic and The City, which will raise crucial support for Dress for Success Columbus, will be held at the Arena Grand Theater on opening night of the highly anticipated sequel.

We are proud to have THE red carpet treatment
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