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MCQUEEN IS DEAD. LONG LIVE MCQUEEN

by: ElizabethCochran

My assignment was to write about the recent New York Fall 2010 ready-to-wear fashion shows. It may seem strange to title a piece about New York Fashion Week with a reference to Scottish designer Alexander McQueen, but his suicide on opening day (February 11) cast a pall over the entire event.
His death was an epiphany. [...]

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Grey Is The New Black!

On October 2, 2009 at 8:51 am

Grey Is The New Black!

This past summer, half part due to the recession and half due to fashion’s ever revolving fickle nature, the 80’s look was everywhere. From acid wash jeans, bright neon pullovers to skinny jeans with off the shoulder tops, fashion re-embraced the look of the 80’s. It has often been said that the 80’s was ahead [...]

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Biker Boots Without The Bike!

On October 1, 2009 at 9:15 am

Biker Boots Without The Bike!

Grab your favorite pair of skinny or fitted jeans and pair them with a beat up pair of motorcycle boots this fall. From Los Angeles to New York and specific areas between the two, both men and women are raving about this look.
Worn with a black three quarter length trench, v-neck t-shirt and a scarf this [...]

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Lance’s Leg Warmers…

On September 29, 2009 at 12:05 am

Lance's Leg Warmers...

I was curiously surprised during a visit to Uniqlo in Soho New York. Once I ventured past the muted shades of summers past and sped past the uninspiring humor of winters arrivals I was forced to stop dead in my tracks due to an unexpected engulfment of merchandising artistic expression. From combat boots to boxing sneakers every single male [...]

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Fresh Faces Model Search 2009!

On September 25, 2009 at 10:26 am

*Models International Fresh Faces Model Search 2009
*Models International is a premier modeling agency with over 60 years of combined experience.    

Enter to win
*An exclusive modeling contract with Models International NY
*A Professional photo shoot with famed fashion photographer Harry Fellows
*Featured as the face of Models International’s [...]

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Chrome Nails!

On September 24, 2009 at 8:12 am

Chrome Nails!

As long as I can remember women have always viewed their fingernails as an accessory. From complex colorful designs to classic french tip manicures, nails have played a crucial and critical part in a woman’s completed look. While for many years other than shape, design and color, manicured nails were an overlooked staple that were considered a given. They commanded about as [...]

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Yes You Can…For Fashion!

On September 23, 2009 at 1:30 am

Yes You Can...For Fashion!

Now that all the excitement has died down, and the President has settled into his new position as Commander in Chief many are now looking over all the “Obama” paraphernalia with puzzled faces, especially the T-shirts. I have the answer, hope is not lost. Here are five helpful tips to ensure that you get the most use out of [...]

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Football, Beer, Wings and Sequin?

On September 22, 2009 at 4:30 am

Football, Beer, Wings and Sequin?

Ok so I’m at the Diesel event with the New York Giants, and at this point life is good. Everyone is dressed casual with no forced detail or effort regarding what they are wearing as this is a chill event with beer and wings. All is good in the land of Oz.
About an hour or two into [...]

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Creatively Recreational…

On September 21, 2009 at 10:30 am

Creatively Recreational...

I usually keep a pair of hard bottom shoes on my feet, however the rare times that I do wear sneakers they are either a pair of Converse All Stars or my personal favorite Creative Recreations. While almost everyone either owns or knows what Converse All Stars are, not everyone knows what Creative Recreations are, [...]

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Bombs Away!

On September 18, 2009 at 4:30 am

Bombs Away!

Yesterday was an awesome chilly day in Manhattan. It allowed everyone to do what we have all been waiting to do, layer! From scarves to sweaters everyone was outfitted in a few of their favorite fall must haves. One particular item caught my eye. The always in style, always in vogue and always in fashion leather bomber [...]

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Scarves!

On September 17, 2009 at 9:50 am

Scarves!

As the brisk caress of fall’s crisp kiss approaches many have begun to pull out their pre-fall pieces which for many includes their favorite accessory, the scarf. From double knitted cable scarves to tightly knitted pashmina, scarfs are as important to ones complete, and overall look as any other staple piece.
Either draped or stylishly wrapped a [...]

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Ergo Cargo!

On September 16, 2009 at 8:20 am

Ergo Cargo!

Cargo pants are to men what leggings are to women. I have always been a fan of a great pair of cargo pants. The more pockets the better I say. From Da-Nang to the Gap I have a huge assortment of cargo pants. They offer at times a much needed break from slacks and jeans; [...]

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Make Mine Bulky!

On September 14, 2009 at 12:53 pm

Make Mine Bulky!

How does one keep warm this fall without forsaking fashion? Try a thick over sized blanket sweater that is either draped or sinched at the waist to highlight your waistline.
The beautiful aspect of these sweaters is that they come in an array of patterns, colors and knits. From hounds tooth to tribal the blanket sweater is one of [...]

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