Posts Tagged ‘Fashion’
GlamourCow: It’s V-Day (Vom); In The Market For Jewels?
Alright Moosies (and Fellas) Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.
Since the close proximity, I’m sure you’ve dropped hints about what you’d like to receive.
Or, if you’re like me, you’re pretty direct and do the this-is-what-I-want-so-please-don’t buy-me-something-I have-to-pretend-to-like.
Now, considering I’m in the I-fucking-hate-Vday-cuz-I’m-single club, that doesn’t mean I don’t look around and think “Gee, If had a man, this is what I would want,” because I do.
Some of the classic treasures that I love, that I think some of you might too?
Let me share…
I came across this whimsical jewelry designer Cristina Vitiello; her company is Cristina V, and her designs are fabulously perfect.
Elyse & I perused the site & here are our picks:
My Favorites:
Shell Pearls Necklace in Pink – $149.00
Circle Link Earrings – $98.00
Elyse’s Favorites:
Hand Painted Cluster Earrings – $185.00
Gold Chain Bracelet – $298.00
Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day!
GlamourCow: My Open Letter to New York Retailers
From GlamourCow.com
Dear New York Mass Retailers,
When I tell people that I live in Manhattan, I say it’s the greatest place on earth.
What’s not to love?
The theaters, galleries, men, restaurants, all make this city, what Barnum & Bailey coin: “the greatest show place on earth“.
After giving this answer, it’s at this point, when my hometown Denver folk, usually say: “UM… AND THE SHOPPING!?”
Me: “NO.”
New York is one of the major fashion capitals of the world, so any twenty-something woman must love it, right?
NO, not me.
Here’s my gripe: The Big Apple has thousand of stores, catering to all fancies, but if you’re like me, and over a size 16 (or 12 for that matter), you are shit out of luck.
I’m a plus sized woman (size 20/22) and not ashamed of it. I am; however, working on dropping some of the weight (for health reasons) but reality is I will always be a plus-sized woman.
That means in New York City, I have two, yes, two stores that I can afford to shop at Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart. Oh, and how can I forget wash n’ wear brand: Forever21. Forever came out with Faith21; but, first off, who can find Faith in any of the Manhattan locations? And secondly, Faith21?
What the hell?
Yes, I’m sure some of the “4 B’s” (Bendels, Bergdorfs, Barneys & Bloomies) sell plus size, but then again not all of us (ahem) can afford a $1500 ensemble.
So, here I am forced to shop either online or at a store that is still quite pricey, while my friends get to go to sample sales and what not.
At times I feel like Anna Wintour is laughing her ass off at girls like us (because rumor has it, they record what you eat inside Conde’s cafeteria).
The fashion industry as a whole looks down on girls who are bigger. (Well, kudos to V for coming out with their plus-sized issue. But the featured girls are more voluptuous beauties rather than zaftig real-women.)
NY Fashion Week starts in 7 days, and even though this will fall on deaf ears, I think the Fashion world needs to be more open to designing for the “everyday” woman. I have some shows to attend, and I’m so sick of wearing lack-luster Lane Bryant twin sets.
If you’re a plus-sized woman, please take a stand.
I’m getting exhausted from being pushed to back (just like in gym class).
You ignore us and force us to don generic “boot-cut jeans” & “ribbed cardigans” and other foul garments that induce nausea.
I’m asking for this: just a few, affordable, cool stores that sell plus-sized clothing for me & the like; or of course, expanding the inventory at places already-existing retailers.
Proud Plus Size NYC Fashionista.
PS: I’m not saying being “plus-size or overweight” is healthy, I’m just being fed up & being real.
P.P.S – Yes that is me, Misti Schindele
GlamourCow: Calling all Fashion Whores.
GlamourCow.com has all the details for the Lucky Magazine ‘Lucky Shops’ event!!!
click HERE for all the details!!!
SONIA RYKIEL For H&M
Per Press Release from H&M:
SONIA RYKIEL HEATS UP THE 2009 HOLIDAY SEASON FOR H&M, AND
UNVEILS COLOURFUL KNITS FOR SPRING 2010H&M and Sonia Rykiel president and artistic director Nathalie Rykiel are proud to announce that Sonia Rykiel will be the next guest designer for winter 2009 and spring 2010. The French house founded by the “Queen of Knits” represents the distinctive, modern and impertinent spirit of Paris. This marks the first time that H&M has extended its designer collaboration to the world of lingerie and related accessories for women, with exclusive pieces to be launched in-store on December 5, 2009. The collection will be launched in 1,500 H&M stores worldwide and at the same time, Sonia Rykiel will make this lingerie collection available in Sonia Rykiel’s major boutiques around the world – another first for H&M.
Ever fans of surprises, H&M and Sonia Rykiel are pleased to announce a second collaboration for spring 2010, featuring an iconic knitwear collection for women and girls (1.5 to 8 years old) accompanied by playful accessories. This second collection will be launched in around 250 H&M stores on February 20, 2010.
“It is a hallmark of Sonia Rykiel to think of all women because fashion is about a certain spirit more than a question of means. This collaboration fits perfectly with our philosophy. The Sonia Rykiel pour H&M lingerie collection is the ideal way to offer the essence of Rykiel to a great number of women around the world, and a beautiful way to close the year. The knitwear collection is perfect for welcoming a colourful new season,” says Nathalie Rykiel, president and artistic director of Sonia Rykiel.
“Sonia Rykiel is a true fashion icon who invented a signature style around femininity, Parisian chic and modernity – as well as functional, comfortable, wearable clothes. She has an attitude that inspires admiration among women of all ages around the world. We loved the joyful chic of Sonia Rykiel’s 40th anniversary runway show – and in that spirit this collection is all about revelling in great lingerie for its own sake. This is a totally modern, new kind of lingerie look, and when we started to work together with Rykiel on it, we just couldn’t stop,” says H&M creative advisor Margareta van den Bosch. “It’s a wonderful highlight for our main collection.”
Sonia Rykiel’s singular fashion story began at a revolutionary time in France: the extraordinary spring of May 1968. Since the opening of her first boutique on the rue de Grenelle in that time of social upheaval, Rykiel has become an ambassadress of a very Parisian, deeply Saint Germain style, with its hallmarks of individuality, modernity and a certain impertinence that the designer calls “la démode” (“unfashion”). Rykiel signatures include inside-out stitching, a preponderance of black, lace, strass, colourful stripes and, of course, the knit pullovers that have become synonymous with the brand. A flamboyant redhead, the designer is a national icon who has been decorated with many honours; she is also the author of nine books and has consistently been an influential presence on the French social and cultural scene. Since her daughter, Nathalie Rykiel, joined the company in 1975, the house has expanded to include the lines: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Rykiel Woman, Rykiel Enfant, shoes and accessories. Sonia Rykiel is the only French group in the fashion industry to remain family-owned and 100% independent.
GlamourCow.cow Launch Party
Last week GlamourCow.cow held their official launch party during NYC Fashion Week!!!
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