Fashion Merchandising

Just a small note for all you John Legend fans, the fashion forward R&B Crooner is back! His new CD Once Again is released today so rush out there and get it and visit his website to check out his music and style appeal! http://www.johnlegend.net/
Ciao for now,
Misty

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Merchies, trendies, and couch potatoes,
Now that Project Runway is over, are you looking for a little fashion inspiration?, then keep your eyes on these shows:

Monday
Girlfriends on the CW
I only watch it to see what Tracee Ellis Ross, (a former fashion editor and daughter of the fashionably famous Diana Ross), has on!

Tuesday
Dancing with the stars on ABC
Those hot costumes are custom made and different each week.

Wednesday
America’s Next Top Model
Is there a model with a strong sense of fashion before the makeup and styling sessions? You tell me.

Friday
Las Vegas
Model turned actress Molly Sims, Vanessa Marcil and cast return for another hot season on the strip.

Monday-Friday
Sex and the City on the CW
I’m sure all my true sisters and brothers in fashion did not need to be told this one!

****Oprah alert**********
The Material Girl herself, Madonna is said to be appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show sometime soon! Stay tuned for more info.
*Update- Tune in to The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday October 25th for a “Madge” sighting!
http://www2.oprah.com/index.jhtml

Is there a show out there that deserves the fashion spotlight? Let me know!

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Merchies,
So Friday night I experienced my first Ebony Fashion Fair Fashion Show appropriately named stylishly hot! Oranges, Reds and Purples dominated the catwalk. Couture was the theme for the night and each outfit was as dramatic as the next. I saw pieces from Christian Lacroix, Chloe, Lanvin and Vivienne Westwood to name a few. However, the highlight of the night was the Couture from Missoni. That infamous pattern the Italian Fashion House is known for could be found on the women’s knit and silk dresses and pants as well as the male model’s knit belted cardigans. Carolina Herrera’s signature evening gowns added a touch of elegance to an otherwise sexy, sassy fashion show.
Although this was not my first fashion show, ( I was fortunate enough to see a few shows at Bryant Park during Fall Fashion week in 2001), I was pleased to see a show that was comprised of African American models as well as women with curves. The women were beautiful and the men were hilariously entertaining (and a great source of eye candy). The music alone turned the runway into a party! Instead of stiff, lifeless soldiers, the models had flair and an attitude that seemed to say “I’m hot” every step of the way. It was definitely entertaining and I recommend it to anyone who has not experienced a fashion show. Go see one, Ebony style!
Check out http://ebonyfashionfair.com for more info!
Ciao for now,
Misty

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Merchies,
Now that we have weathered the storm and our signature cold weather staples (puffy coats, Tims or Uggs and Michael Kors knock- offs (or the real things) ) can go back into our closets for at least another week, We can talk fashion once again. So, here are some fff’s (fun fashion facts) about me:

I am a magaholic - I have at least 7 subscriptions to fashion magazines (2 more on the way).
Fashion Icon- Sarah Jessica Parker
Fashion Icon runner up- Madonna
Fashion Icon on the low- Nicole Richie
Fashion Icon I can’t believe I’m writing this- Ashley Olsen
Favorite Model- Liya Kibede
Favorite Designer- Phoebe Philo- the former Chloe designer and Tracy Reese
Fashion Bible- September Vogue, however this year, I only glanced at it and Harper’s Bazaar.
Guilty Pleasure- Life & Style, People Magazine’s style watch, great source for trend watching.
Favorite Private label store- Banana Republic
Favorite when all else fails store- Target
Best fashion find- Vintage Christian Dior Luggage (smelled awful at first but worth the price) doubles as a file cabinet.
Best Fashion Internship so far- Seventeen Magazine. (Met tons of celebs and scored lots of free stuff)
Favorite movie/series I watch just to see the clothes - The Thomas Crown Affair, (Classic and Remake) and the 3rd season of Sex and the City.

Feel free to share your fun fashion facts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ciao for now

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Merchies and other fashion addicts,
I did not intend to begin my first blog entry this way however, I felt the need to release some fashion faux pas energy. When I walked outside today, (after watching my morning news show and listening to the local weather’s high of 50 degrees, scattered showers throughout the day), my outside attire consisted of my black banana republic pre-fall jacket (3/4 length), a pink pashmina, and black wedge shoes (Today was the first time in months that I bothered to put on socks). I walked to the edge of the driveway, paused, and thought that maybe I should put on my galoshes, but I did not have time so I kept it moving. I turned the corner and when i felt the drizzle coming down I began to put up my umbrella, suddenly hail balls began to fall and I knew that I had made my first mistake. My black pants turned ashy grey as I became increasingly wet. Once I arrived at school, my once well put together wardrobe turned damp and out of shape. My hair, neatly curled under, was borderline wild woman. As the day progressed and I arrived at work, I saw the sun desperately trying to push its way out but alas, the clouds managed to keep it hidden. At around half past 4, I received word that the weather took a turn for the worse and that I should consider leaving. Lucky for me, I was offered a ride home by my sister, who was just as unprepared for the weather as I was. She was very fashionable, with black kitten heeled boots, a zebra trench and pashmina, but as we both soon discovered we were indeed FASHION VICTIMS! We decided to meet each other near the union and if it were not for our colorful ensembles (my bright pink pashmina) and our cell phones, we would not have found each other. We made it through the trenches with frozen hands, and wet clothes, jumped into her snow covered car and began to thaw out. ……….. So the question I pose today is : how far are you willing to go just to be fashionably on point? Would you risk being too cold or too hot just for the sake of being cute? Am I the one to blame for my faux pas or should I blame the weather man? (I secretly blame the weather man). To all those flip floppers out there, I know we hate to but I think it’s time to take ‘em inside (or at least until you get into the car). Lastly, I will say this, if you don’t have a pashmina, GET ONE TOMORROW! Not only can you wear them around your neck and across your shoulders, they can also be used as head wraps, reflectors in bad snowy, wet weather, and as my sister so demonstrated, window wipers for a better view when your car is fogged up from cold weather! Ciao for now.

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