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

Raccoon-Dogs are often skinned alive for thier pelts

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

Black Friday Fashion

Macy

Now that the nightmare of cooking and stuffing yourself until the button pops off your pants, it’s time to think of a different nightmare: Black Friday.

Black Friday shopping is absolutely terrifying, but well worth the deals. Most stores are selling cheap electronics, which is what most people go for on Black Friday. But, Black Friday is a treat for fashionistas on a budget!

Stores are opening up earlier than ever this season. In fact, most stores are opening on Thanksgiving Day. According to a recent survey, of 134 million consumers will shop for gifts this weekend 10 percent said they would be …continue reading

Winter Fun in NYC

The Tree at Rockefeller Center

Winter in New York City is a magical time! The city is lit up more than usual, families come to visit, and people become just slightly nicer. The weather may be cold, but if you are brave enough to venture out, here are a bunch of fun winter activities!

Ice Skating – Winter doesn’t have to be the season where you sit home and gain weight! Grab a friend, your significant other, or a family member and head to one of New York’s gorgeous ice skating rinks. Wollman Rink in Central Park is absolutely beautiful and a dream date, but can be …continue reading