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Death Of Alexander McQueen Overshadows Fashion Week

Yelena Mandenberg — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:51:59 +0000

The associate press reports:

LONDON – A bereaved Alexander McQueen left a note, then hanged himself in his apartment on the eve of his mother’s funeral, a coroner’s inquest said Wednesday, giving the cause of the fashion designer‘s death as asphyxiation and hanging.

The inquest has yet to formally deliver a ruling of suicide, but police said there were no suspicious circumstances.

Coroner’s official Lynda Martindill told the inquest at Westminster Coroner’s Court that the body of 40-year-old McQueen was found in an armoire at his London apartment on Thursday. In the dispassionate language of the inquest, she referred to him as “a single ...continue reading

PETA And Weatherproof Ads To Stay Up

Yelena Mandenberg — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:55:14 +0000

Both PETA and Weatherproof recently put out ads featuring the first couple without their permission, and even though the White House was upset… the ads will most likely stay up.

PETA president Ingrid Newkirk told Robin Givhan of the Washington Post:

“We got a call from the White House counsel’s office,” Newkirk says. “We said to them, we’re not selling a coat, only an idea that glamorous beautiful women who you look up to don’t wear fur. . . . We’re honoring her. Lawyers are lawyers, but PETA is honoring her fashion sense.” So there.

“PETA is an advocacy organization and can claim to ...continue reading

St. John Drops Angelina, Hires Karen Elson Instead

Yelena Mandenberg — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:22:17 +0000

The high-end designer has been using Angelina Jolie as their model for the last few years, but this year they have decided to drop Angelina and hire red-head model Karen Elson.

They said that Angelina Jolie overshadows the brand, and they wanted a more low-key model. A spokesperson for the company said, “We wanted to make a clean break from actresses and steer away from blondes and cleanse the palette.”

Though Karen Elson is anything but unnoticeable. Her past campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent have proved that the model is absolutley stunning, and it is almost impossible to look away.

So who knows if ...continue reading

Best Places To Buy Dresses

Yelena Mandenberg — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:18:56 +0000

Most women living in NYC spend a lot of time going out — which is why we need many, many dresses. So where are the best places to shop?

Topshop – We are so lucky that they finally opened a store in NYC, and New Yorkers have not been shy to reap the benefits. Their website is pretty great, and they offer a wide selection of dresses that range from borderline expensive to super expensive. If you were one of the lucky ones that got a holiday bonus, invest it in a dress from Topshop.

Wetseal - They have all the trends, the ...continue reading

Combat Boots Deemed The Best Footwear, Especially in NYC

Yelena Mandenberg — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:52:34 +0000

The new look for this winter and spring has been decided, and these next seasons are all about androgyny. Motorcycle jackets, leather leggings, over sized t-shirts, and combat boots. Combat boots are awesome, they’re warm, wonderful to walk in when there is snow or ice outside, protect you from rain and puddles, and last forever.

Here are a few options if you’re looking into buying combat boots:

Classic Doc Matens – Cost $150.00, but last years and come in all different colors, styles and shapes.

Volatile Combat boots – A great option for those of us who don’t wear leather, but still like the ...continue reading

Hottest Tights To Have For Winter

Yelena Mandenberg — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:40:59 +0000

Different types of tights are all the rage these days. So which ones do you pick? Luckily, the choices this season suit every personality and personal style.

1) Lace Tights – Can be found in H&M as well as other stores. They look great with any type of shoes, booties, and little black dresses.

2) Sweater Tights – These are nice and warm, perfect for the season. They look great with pumps, or knee-high boots. Pair them with wool or denim skirts.

3) Ripped Tights (and leggings) – These have been all the rage since the summer. Those black leggings that are ripped from ...continue reading

Spring Will Be Classy

Yelena Mandenberg — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:02:10 +0000

The snow has barely melted and there will probably be more to come, but the fashion world is already looking towards spring.

The New York Times reports that the look for spring will be sort of mannish, involving lots of over-sized t-shirts, boyfriend blazers, worn jeans and biker jackets.

Though the New York Times style section is often behind the times when it comes to reporting trends, their new prediction offers a bit of hope. Fashion magazines have their spring fashion issues coming out in February, trying to hoard as many different styles and outfits as they possibly can hoping one of them ...continue reading

Holiday Dressing Made Easy: Look Great In Rented Finery

Yelena Mandenberg — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:19:11 +0000

The Holidays are the most stressful and expensive time of the year! In addition to presents, there are all those holiday parties, and each one requires a new outfit. But now, thanks to a little company called Rent the Runway, you can wear a fancy designer dress for cheap, and give it back in the morning.

The Web Site does have a waiting list that runs 2-4 weeks, but it is well worth it. You can rent dresses from designers such as Diane von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler and Helmut Lang, for about $50. You can browse dresses by event type, girls’ night ...continue reading

Top New Fashion Trends

Yelena Mandenberg — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:09:40 +0000

Fashion is always ever-changing and there are new trends every week. Winter can be a hard season on fashion just because of the variety of clothes and layers you can wear.

One of the biggest trends this season is faux-fur. Faux-fur jackets are everywhere! Which works out perfectly because it will keep you snuggly and warm through the whole season. You can also get faux-fur vests, coats, and bomber jackets so you can pick what you like.

Corsets are another new celebrity trend. You can pair a corset with a pencil skirt for a hot night out, or even wear it to work ...continue reading

Win For Humane Society, Lord & Taylor Agrees Not To Sell Fur

Yelena Mandenberg — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:43:12 +0000

Last year, Lord & Taylor, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks and the parent company of Andrew Marc were all sued by the Humane Society for mislabeling faux-fur items. Finally, Lord & Taylor settled outside of court and promised not to sell products that contain the fur of raccoon dogs, whose fur is most commonly misrepresented, according to the Humane Society.

Lord & Taylor, and the other defendants, have allegedly sold garments labeled as raccoon, coyote, rabbit, or faux that actually contained raccoon-dog fur. Lord & Taylor says they will be careful from now on about correctly labeling fur.

Andrew Marc has already settled ...continue reading