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A Recession? - November 14th, 2008

There’s no denying the economy has seen better days and while it may or may not be affecting your cash flow…there are people hurting. And if it keeps heading in this direction, there’s no saying how bad things will get.
I don’t want to bore you with financial graphs and charts, but I will tell you [...]

Secrets to finding cute stuff in garment districts - November 13th, 2008

THE ALLEY, LOS ANGELES: I’m sure by now you’ve heard of the great steals to be had at garment districts. We’re not talking about knock-off bags, (GROSS, YUCK, NEVER!), we’re talking about small-label (but very trendy) bags, scarves, hats, jewelry, tops, and sometimes shoes, all at too-good-to-be-true prices.
Just the idea of such a place [...]

The Path to Pretty Legs - October 18th, 2008

LOS ANGELES: I first spotted the MBT or “More Booty Technology” sneakers on my Cardio Barre instructor. (In case you haven’t heard of Cardio Barre, here’s a link to a post I wrote on it.)
At first glance, they looked like some new space-age shoe? (Like a cross between L.A. Gears and an orthopedic shoe) I [...]

The Inspiration Behind Gossip Girl’s Hot Couture - September 30th, 2008

SEATTLETIMES.COM: The Seattle Times ran a story recently on how much influence the show Gossip Girl has had on the retail market. It’s pretty incredible; it’s not everyday that a T.V. show (from the CW mind you) is the theme of a Henri Bendel window display.
Anyway, buried deep in the article, Eric Daman, the [...]

Spotted: Fall Merchandise - August 1st, 2008

If you’re anything like me, than sight of fall merchandise right now can be a little depressing…
For all of us that wish life was an endless summer, shopping around this time of year can bring on some serious anxiety.
But what better way to ease your fears than cute accessories to help you seamlessly transition into [...]

The Gladiator - July 9th, 2008

CANARY ISLANDS: Last month, we spotted a really cute pair of gladiator slippers on a women attending the Chanel conference in Spain. And what a sweetheart, when we asked her where she got them, she actually took off her sandal to tell us. They’re made by Spanish designers Bimba and Lola.
We scouted all of their [...]

You Know the Type - June 9th, 2008

I conveniently forgot…