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Humble Chic New York - Affordable Fashion

Humble Chic New York is a new e-commerce retailer that debuted this year. With a catchy slogan "Boutique Designs, Recessionista Price Point" and a carefully curated selection of fabulous pieces, the mission of Humble Chic New York is to offer a superior online boutique shopping experience at an accessible price point. Featured by Vogue, InStyle, People StyleWatch, and Refinery29, Humble Chic carries an eye-catching line of apparel and accessories for women who love trendy fashion, but don't want

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You know I always love finding Max Mara inside a thrift store but what I really love is finding Guy Laroche …    I almost fell over when I saw the Guy Laroche Couture label inside these white slacks.  Guy Laroche began as a milliner and in 1957 he opens his own couture house.  Laroche was known as a masterful cutter & tailor.  Today Guy Laroche is hotter than ever just watch the Spring 2013 Collection… I wish I could say that I find vintage Guy Laroche everyday of the year but sadly I don’t.  It

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Unfathomable Influence ....

"How does aLine Media stand out from other PR agencies/showrooms?" one might speculate. And for that question there is a simple answer: "HAULER!"

How does access to top fashion bloggers in the industry sound? These ladies have a following that can catapult any brand/collection into the closets of fashionistas every where. If fashion was a wrestling match, these ladies would hold the heavyweight championship title.

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aLine media is an aggressive full service public relations agency located in Hollywo

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It's spring time in the Rockies, and fashionistas are shedding their winter coats and boots, and making diva appearances everywhere---especially for a good cause. The Wake Up Your Warrior Awards is an elegant red carpet affair that will recognize 3 deserving members of the community who have overcome adversity to help themselves and others. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center.

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In this latest installment of the Fashion Parade Show we have a beautiful shoe store in the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. Desmo is your gem in the Caribbean a store that has a charming owner that services the ladies desire for great shoes. With imports from Italy and other parts of Europe, Sergie the owner has a keen eye for the most wonderful shoe and handbag products.

 

It was a pleasure working with Pure Magazine the primer fashion and lifestyle magazine on the island of St. Maarten.  Elaine

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Download My Latest "Dark Angeles Mix" ;-)

Celebrating the 5-Year Anniversary of Runway Boutique, one of Los Angeles' most hidden gems in vintage fashion, I came up with this 'Dark Angeles Mix' that blends rare organic grooves, electro-soul, funky indie, hip-hop and infectious house soundscapes bringing fashionistas together who're looking for that right color and perfect knit. With that same care I hand-picked these brilliant tracks from the likes of The Electric, Vanessa Daou, K-Os, Jazmine Sullivan, Twin Sister, Madlib, Urban Soul and

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Suzi Chin & ABS by Allen Schwartz dresses….

Suzi Chin dresses are feminine and beautiful and there’s a Suzi Chin dress for every occasion, just as there is a Suzi Chin dress that will look great on every woman.  Feeling beautiful and sexy is what makes wearing a Suzi Chin dress all about and this sassy little SC dress I found hits the ball out of the park.  The other dress I found was this black / white ABS by Allen Schwartz strapless cocktail dress.  ABS affordable luxury caters to the contemporary woman’s never ending craving for fashio

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I heard the choir sing when I found this charcoal velvet jacket by Basler and I’m not lying.  This is my very first item I have found by Basler so I’m a plucked flower now…  Basler offers pure and ultra-modern STYLES in supreme quality, their garments exude perfect aesthetics and world class fits.  Basler’s top priorities are outstanding quality, a wealth of optimum STYLE options and clothes that flatter extremely well.  Fashion made by Basler puts the spotlight on the quality conscious and STY

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I can see why so many people sleep with James Perse.  Let me clear that up, I can totally see why so many people wear James Perse and I can see how you would want to take him to bed with you at night.  His t’s are the softest I’ve ever felt and this gray short sleeve tee feels like my grandmother’s apron… so soft and yet so modern in design and construction.  I love James Perse because this man knows how to create a sleek tee that is elevated to a whole new meaning…  I found this Trina Turk blac

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You could put any DVF. Stella McCartney or Piazza Sempione top under either of these 2 spectacular jackets and be the hit at any party, or just the hit….  The first jacket is black with gray stripes by Alberto Makali and is super chic… you could wear this jacket during the day and just by throwing on your favorite pearls you can take it into the night… The other jacket is teal velvet with fringe trim by Joie works and plays the same way as the Makali jacket… from daytime to nightime within a fl

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I know you can’t see the striped Theory button up blouse very well but take my word this blouse looks like it was tailored fit.  I love a good tailored fit blouse / shirt, in fact very little is as grand as wearing a blouse / shirt that feels like it was tailored for you.  Well maybe a 2 week vacation in Capri is grander …  The thing I really love is if you can score yourself a beautiful blouse for next to nothing my best advice is to take it to your alterations place and have them tailor it fo

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Los Angeles native, Maria Bianca Nero formally launched her eponymous line in 1998 at her Melrose Avenue Boutique.  6 years earlier in 1992, she had been selling her creations to Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s.  Maria Bianca Nero was a former model and was based in Milan where she had the pleasure to get to know one of Italy’s greatest designer Romeo Gigli.  Inspired by the 40′s & 50′s fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn and Jean Harlow, Maria’s collection gently shapes the classic female f

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They don’t call me the ‘serial thrifter’ for nothing as my friend Wendy would say… I dig through hundreds to thousands of items to find the very best or unusual say for instance this striped dress by West Kei that all I can find on this brand is that sell it at Nordstrom and this brand doesn’t seem to have their own website…  all I can find about this brand is that its affordable which is always good.  So I grabbed the dress because I loved the construction and then grabbed this black Oscar de

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This outfit is for the woman on the go, who knows where she is going but she is in motion.  This silk abstract top by Tahari is classic and elegant and looks fantastic with the herringbone pattern pink wool skirt by Lilly Pulitzer.  I love to mix up patterns and then anchor it with a solid jacket such as this khaki Theory one.  This entire ensemble: Tahari silk top, Lilly Pulitzer skirt and Theory jacket all got gobbled up when I slung open the door and pillaged.  Quick simple and tasteful is w

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Black is the new black but then again black never went out of STYLE….  I love both of these simple  dresses and the black pair of brand new Prada flats that go with either dress…The first dress is by Velvet by Graham & Spencer, Jenny Graham & Toni Spencer, and it is as soft as a baby’s booty….  I love the cotton they use for their designs.  Graham & Spencer fuse quality with trend setting basics, and the result is a collection of soft and sensuous t’s that flatter without sacrificing feminine f

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Yes I love it when I find Nanette Lepore and Trina Turk but what I really love is finding a vintage piece by Philippe Adec such as this jacket…. At one point Philippe Adec was sold in Neiman Marcus but those days are gone so when I find a Adec jacket that was made in France I get excited.  Please don’t get me wrong I love Nanette Lepore and Trina Turk, these 2 great American designers are STYLISH and progressive all within one scoop.  Just check out the detail work on the black knit top by Lepo

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This 2 piece dress suit by Nantette Lepore is so damn cute.  I love the chocolate brown with a pink trim color palette here…LOVE that color combination and it is everything you would expect from Nanette Lepore.  Nanette Lepore was born in Ohio and is a very well known fashion designer based in NYC.  New York Magazine has said that she is “known for her feminine STYLE and fine detailing, Nanette Lepore makes ultra-chic clothes that are the same time easy to wear.”  That just about sums it all up

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