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Zimmerman’s Sweet Suits: I’m Not That Innocent

Jake Allardyce — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:14:03 +0000

Sugar and spice and everything nice! That’s Zimmerman’s take on swimwear. Yet I consider them to be a brand brimming with edge. Their ruffled concoctions of girlish florals and abstract prints are unapologetically feminine, but they feel fresh, not saccharine. Besides, when you think about it, is there a more feminine garment than the bikini? (At least a garment you can wear outside without getting arrested).

Bra-style cups and miniature flounces will bring out your curves – in the right places. The Devoted bikini ($225) is a classic from the Australian label, but I’m feeling the modernity of the deliberately clashing Collector bandeau suit ($260). (This s

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Nerdy Keyboard Sandals Show Off Your Geek Sole

Lucas Coode — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:52:00 +0000

I’ve heard of being all-thumbs on the keyboard but not all toes.. until now, thanks to these computer-literate sandals from China. To be fair, the sandals are a blatant knock-off of a near-identical item sold by KITO of Thailand. Kito offers the sandals in a range of rainbow colors while the Chinese seller A-Yaya only sells the slippers in basic black and chocolate brown.What’s especially notable about A-Yaya’s items are the price: a mere 7.8 yuan per pair.

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And The Latest Can’t-Miss Target Designer Collaboration Is…

Lucas Coode — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:41:30 +0000

Zutano!

Now in case youre unfamiliar, Zutano is an awesome line of baby and toddler clothes, accessories and nursery goodies. Bright colors and patterns are their signature, but they are also known for their amazing quality and attention to detail. A regular Zutano piece could set you back about $30, but thanks to this awesome collaboration, the brands beloved playful prints and vibrant designs are now available at a Target store near youand on target.comstarting at just $4!

And just like the epic DwellStudio for Target collection, Zutano for Target includes layette, accessories and nursery decor. C

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Vancouver Eco Fashion Week FW 2012: Day 2

Maya McCarthy — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:58:25 +0000

Indigenous, Photo by Bill Stuart

Indigenous opened Vancouver Eco Fashion Week’s second day. It was a cold, rainy day typical to the temperate rainforest region, providing the most perfect backdrop to present their cozy and beautiful signature knits and accessories. As the audience’s breath frosted in the damp humidity, warm and inviting knits paraded down the runway. To give a background on Indigenous Designs, they were one of the cleanest and commercially available brands presenting at VEFW, priding themselves in using natural free-range alpaca wool, organic cotton, GOTS processing, and Oekotex 100 low-impact dyes. The

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PLNDR : Spool and Thread lookbook

Jake Allardyce — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:02:37 +0000

PNLDR was launched in May 2010 as a members only flash sales online shop. It is owned by Karmaloop so their limited-time sales are often about premium streewear brands such as 10 Deep, Crooks Castles, Black Scale, Obey I even stumbled upon Naked Famous there once! Today Plunder, as it should be pronounced, releases a nice lookbook for the launching of its own denim label called Spool and Thread.

To brass bloggers were invited to take part in this campaign, somehow our competitors (:D) from Vibe, GQ, One Man’s Style, FashionIndie and Canned Youth. O

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The White Deer

Maya McCarthy — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:51:27 +0000

A coworker sent me a link to these illustrations by the white deer, I love how soft and romantic they are! I got lost for a little while scrolling through her tumblr looking at all the lovely images

Lots more here.

Women’s Handbags That Have Style and Are of Good Quality

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:38:20 +0000

Sometime women handbags are their best friends. That’s what makes a woman appreciate a handbag for what it is worth. A handbag is a great accessory to have for any type of lifestyle. It can show off your personality and even change your mood especially when you set out to buy a new one. Women’s handbags are often a necessity when leaving the house because it contains the everyday stuff you need such as pads, make-up, license, and of course money. With the perfect handbag a woman can appear elegant and fashionable. Depending on what you plan on using your handbag will help you decide on which one to get.

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Un-Dress in Switzerland

Maya McCarthy — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:29:40 +0000

Ecological and fashionable – an antithesis? Definitely not! That’s what two student associations from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland plan on presenting at the eco fashion event Un-Dress. Discover the modern side of sustainable fashion and be inspired by the variety of eco-fashions on Friday 30th March.

Immerse into the world of eco fashion by listening to pioneers of sustainable textile production who will speak about their experiences. Isabelle Quéhé, founder of Ethical Fashion Show, will narrate how she has built up this pioneering trade event that is attracting new brands every year. Ada Z

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“Fat Guy” Underwear from China Pounds Home the Message

Lucas Coode — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:18:18 +0000

Stout men considering moving to China should be prepared some direct critiques from the country’s ad agencies. Though you may think you’re just slightly overweight, that package of “Fat Guy Briefs” in your shopping cart dares to accuse otherwise. It’s not just one manufacturer, either, and this has to do with the brutally honest Chinese product description being translated into English without the application of diplomacy. Take the package above, from Huilu. It’s l

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Style in the City: 25 Fashionistas at the Josie by Natori Spring 2012 Launch

Jake Allardyce — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:53:22 +0000

She may have already established herself in the international world of fashion, but Josie Natori is not one to forget her roots. The designer (and one of Female Network’s 100 Amazing Filipinas!) recently unveiled the Spring/Summer 2012 collection for Josie by Natori with an intimate house party. The line, which caters to a younger demographic, is all about easy, carefree pieces in light fabrics and punchy patterns—perfect for the Filipino summer.

At the event, models bedecked in pieces from the collection walked around the space, allowing guests like Preview editor-in-chief Pauline Juan and bag designer Amina Aranaz-Alunan to inspect the garments up close. M

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Spotted: Gabriel and Nahla Aubry Hit The Bookstore

Lucas Coode — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:56:46 +0000

Despite all the drama between Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry, I think its awesome that he makes such an effort to spend time with their daughter, Nahla Aubry.

The two were snapped in Cali recently and Gabriel was toting a bag from Barnes & Noble. Some new books for Nahla, maybe?

And of course, Nahla looked as cute as always in shorts, sandals and a pretty striped top.

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Top 5 Gingham Garments: Checks, Please!

Jake Allardyce — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:38:14 +0000

Gingham is a natural choice for summer prints (and has been for years, from little girls to sixties’ mods), but these arent your typical square-dancing skirts. Slightly abstracted, mutated, and impressionistic checks bring a more sophisticated feel to these skirts and dresses. Think sweet country girl living it up in the city.

And if you’re not after a total commitment, opt for Miu Miu’s taffeta slingbacks (on Net-a-Porter for $595). They deliver a punch of gingham and maintain a sense of irony – because you’re not really going to the county fair!

1. Marc Jaco

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Ways to Wear the Waves Hem Slip!

Maya McCarthy — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:01:21 +0000

One of the key items for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring is the slip. It works in so many ways under tops, over pants or shorts, with boots or sandals, there are so many ways to wear them! We cant get enough of the adorable Waves Hem Slip right now it is the perfect third piece layering item.

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Kensington Palace re-opens with Diana exhibition

Jake Allardyce — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:18:52 +0000

Kensington Palace will re-open to the public next week with an exhibition of dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

Following a ё12 million renovation project, the former home of Diana will open its doors next Monday.

The exhibit is entitled Diana: Glimpses of a Modern Princess and showcases five of the Princess’ designer gowns.

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Formal and informal dresses for little girls

Lucas Coode — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:43:51 +0000

Every little girl likes to emulate her mom, aunt or sister. She likes to dress up like them and look put together like them. So it is not surprising when she demands for a big girl purse just like theirs. I love shopping with my niece and admire her shopping sense. I am more inclined towards choosing pretty dresses for my niece as I feel it looks really adorable on her.

In this blog post I have a listed some of my favorite dresses for formal as well as informal occasion for little girls.

Formal occasions

For formal occasions the black and white dresses for juniors is a marvelous choice.

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