7 Fashion Secrets from Zara
Zara is today a household name for being one of the best “fast fashion” companies that provides affordable fashion to the masses. It is part of the broader Inditex’s brands — Zara, Zara Home, Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Oysho, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear and Uterqüe and they all follow the same model of making fashionable clothes and accessories following the latest trends that are well made and far cheaper than most other expensive brands. The New York Times published a nicearticle about Zara and fast fashion that I highly recommend reading. Here are some insights from that article: 1. Fast fashion like Zara is picked up by demand and consumer comments.…
White Stilettos Fashion: Fad or Comeback?
If after looking at these pics, your thoughts are “the 80’s are calling and they want their white stilettos back”, I am with you. If you’re wondering what the hell white stilettos are doing in mainstream fashion, you know the answer: fashion has a sense of resurrection. White stilettos have long been associated with everything that is wrong with the fashion sense of women and as far from elegant as Pluto (Neptune?) from the Sun. Yet, they are making an interesting comeback. What comes to your mind when you think of white stilettos? Trashy? Tacky? The Essex girl look (For my non-British readers who don’t know what an Essex girl means,…
Amancio Ortega, Founder of Zara, is Richer than Warren Buffett!
I still don’t have power at my place after the hurricane Sandy, but here is a quick shout-out. Bloomberg just broke the news today that Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of the chain Zara, is now richer than Warren Buffett and is the third richest person in the world behind Carlos Slim and Bill Gates! For all those who think bringing fashion to the masses isn’t profitable, think again. Here’s the story as it appears on Bloomberg: This is a pretty big deal for Ortega. He’s been the richest European for a while, but displacing someone as popular as Buffet is something that doesn’t happen often. And to top it…
Blogger Interview: Beauty in Insanity
I had the opportunity to interview Kate from Beauty in Insanity. It is a great fashion blog, but don’t mistake it for an outfit blog alone! Yes, she does post her lovely outfits and she does have a pretty unique sense of fashion, but the blog is much more interesting than that, and Kate isn’t afraid to open up a window into her personal thoughts and feelings. This makes the blog a lot of fun to read and there is usually something appealing to everyone! Kate is from Bulgaria, so I couldn’t personally meet her for this interview, but it was a pleasure communicating with her through emails and she…
Lowest Price Deal on Plus Size Champagne Dress
This is a sponsored post by dress.ph Ideal for large-framed women who want to look splendid and sparkling, the Champagne Lace Off Shoulder Long Plus Size Dress is available in more colors: Black and Purple with sizes: L, XL, 2XL, 3XL! Want to look dazzling and simply beautiful on your most-awaited party? Get this look with our Plus-Size dress that has an Off-shoulder design especially made to emphasize your collarbone for a feminine look. To view the other dress colors closer, visit this link http://www.dress.ph/COCKTAIL-DRESS/CTD189_180.html It has a sheer fabric that drapes lightly over your shoulders so you’ll appear slender. Plus, the Satin fabric that appears lustrous and glossy gives…
Data Dress at London Fashion Week
Data dress is an awesome concept originating in the London Fashion Week of 2012. Essentially, the Data Dress is made up of photos taken during the event and woven into a dress. In the age of rapid technological and social changes, it only seems appropriate that fashion should pay a tribute to social media and data. What do you think about the data dress? We generate so many photos of so many events all around us. Wouldn’t it be a perfect commemorative gift if we just weaved together all our memories into the intricate tapestries of our life? May be they should do this more often – create dresses from…
Webster Hall Event: Girls and Boys Night Out
As a fashion blogger, I am always on the lookout for events that display a sense of fashion of ordinary crowds. I was excited about getting a media invitation to cover the Boys and Girls Night Out event at Webster Hall on 9/28/2012. Webster Hall is one of the most vibrant clubs in New York and it attracts an interesting crowd – a splendid mix of everything, from the sophisticated to outright weird. Just like New York! This event at Webster Hall, like most others, was a great hit with the crowds. The club has four dance floors and the music is vibrant and upbeat. If you are looking to…
Street Style for Older Women
Photo Credit: Advanced Style Street style for older women isn’t easy to find in the glamorous world of fashion with its “young-waifs” donning the catwalks and product placements. Luckily, the internet has brought its fair share of democracy to this part of our world-view as well. Yes, older women can be beautiful and incredibly well versed with fashion. Better than you could have imagined, in many cases. Street style is a whole different can of worms, but these elders do it with charm, grace and elegance. The best resource for this is the blog called Advanced Style. It is a complete journey of one man who roams the streets of…
Blogger Interview: The Mirror On The Wall
The Mirror On The Wall is a fashion blog started by three students about 6 months ago. It is a personal fashion blog that almost seconds as a photography blog as well. It’s success is enviable, with close to 7500 visitors last month alone. There are lots of tips and insights into the lives of these bloggers. I really like the idea of a blog reflecting the thoughts of all three of the bloggers in one place. Another great thing? The posts are written in English and Spanish for a multi-cultural and multi-lingual experience. The blog isn’t a typical run-of-the-mill outfit blog which is nice. There is some high quality…
A Guide to Open Back Dresses
Open back dresses can be a great asset for a lady to rock a party. Open back dresses have increasingly been associated with prom, and indeed they can be a great prom dress, but that doesn’t preclude this from being an eye turner at a party or cocktail. The photo above is from a Hermes party before the start of the Fashion Week in New York, which attracts the who’s who of the fashion world. You can easily find open back dresses at any such cocktail event or party and it can be very popular among women who want to carry a classy and elegant look (although you can also…
