Monthly Archives: June 2013

From Bryant Park to Lincoln Center-Will Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (“MBFW”) Have to Move Again?

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mbfwIn September 2010, MBFW was hosted in Damrosch Park, at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, for the first time. This came from increasing pressure at the time from Bryant Park Management to relocate. It may be that in the near future another move could occur.

About a month ago, NYC Parks Advocates, the Committee for Environmentally Sound Development and Damrosch family members filed a lawsuit. The suit is against NYC and Lincoln Center. The claim alleges illegal usage of public land for private purposes for a significant about of time during a 12-month calendar year, more specifically 10 out of 12 months. The 10 months is comprised of events such as MBFW (twice a year) and the Big Apple Circus.

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Damrosch Park

Further, there is a claim that approximately $32 million of Damrosch Park revenue is being diverted to Lincoln Center instead of going to public parks.  The complaint cites to the NY State Public Trust Doctrine for its basis, which cites that “legislative approval is required for the alienation of or change in parkland usage.” Also, as a part of this claim, is a demand that a license agreement between the city’s park department and Lincoln Center be terminated, and that any concession revenue be paid to the city’s general fund. (From NY Times)

From NY Press, Kate Ahlers, of the NYC Law Department commented that “Fashion Week is an important part of the City’s cultural and economic fabric, generating $865 million each year while also creating fashion-related jobs…..And Lincoln Center maintains a close relationship with the City, presenting hundreds of free events each year.”

I did reach out to Lincoln Center, which declined to make any official comment at this time. This is just the start of this lawsuit and it is one I plan to track and post about upon new updates. At this time, I do not see any likelihood that fashion week, for the Fall of 2013, would be affected, unless some quick movement can be made with a motion and then an issuance of an injunction. However, formal suit has yet to be served upon the co-defendants, which means there answer has also not been filed. Being that June is almost over and fashion week starts in September, the timeline would have to pick up quite a bit of speed.

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Lincoln Center

SO IF YOU ARE IN NEW YORK, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? SHOULD FASHION WEEK MOVE? IS THERE A VALID CLAIM BEING MADE HERE? LET ME KNOW, AS I FURTHER REVIEW THIS ISSUE, I THINK THE PUBLIC COMMENT IS IMPORTANT!

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Fashion Faves & Finds: More Awards & The Perfect Nude Pump

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This week for Fashion Faves & Finds, I am going to highlight the best looks, or my fave looks, on the red carpet for 2 different award ceremonies: 2013 Tony Awards and 2013 Spike Guys’ Choice Awards. My fashion find of the week will be devoted to finding the perfect nude pump so we will visit online to my shoe heaven with DSW.

Fave/Top Looks for the 2013 Tony Awards

jane  Jane Krakowski wearing Escada; Photo Credit to US Magazine.

Jane looked like a silvery, shimmery goddess in this Escada gown. The deep-V neck is at the perfect stopping point, not too plunging! The accessories were all on point as well from the silver/metal belt by Maison Martin Margiela, the elegant jewelry, also matching in silver, by David Webb and finally the silver clutch by Jimmy Choo. There is a lot of silver here, but its not too matchy-matchy.

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Scarlett looked very chic in her black, laced-neckline, minidress, which she perfectly paired with a simple black blazer and black pumps. This is a great look for her and would make for a great go-to of an LBD. The neckline is also amazing in the always trendy lace effect.

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Matthew is quite dashing in a classic black suit, but of course it has a great twist. The matching black and grey striped cummerbund and bowtie creates an overall dapper look.

Fave Looks for the 2013 Spike Guys’ Choice Awards

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One can never have too many LBD’s as I’m sure Olivia knows. This black leather and peplum dress was a great choice for the Spike Awards. It combines the perfect amounts of femininity and sexiness. Olivia looks great and I’m sure the male fans at the awards agreed!

Fashion Finds-Looking for the Perfect Nude Pump

I am actually still looking for the perfect nude pump to add to my shoe collection. I have a lighter nude color right now that is by Jessica Simpson. However, I really want to find a great pair, of the same quality and comfort, but that is a darker shade of nude. Actually, one might say its more taupe than nude, but its all in that color family.

Here are some great finds from DSW, which of course also means great prices!

5  Michael Antonio Love Me Patent Pump-$39.95

4Audrey Brooke Gals Patent Pump-$64.95

3Mercanti Fiorentini Leather Peep Toe Pump-$189.95

1G by Guess Veeta Platform Pump-$44.95-MY FAVORITE!!

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SlapBack Boutique: Enjoy 50’s-Inspired Vintage Fashion!

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SlapBack opened its doors in February of 2013. The boutique’s owner, Renee, saw a need for a 50’s-inspired, vintage shop in Williamsburg/Brooklyn, and now that need has been successfully filled. SlapBack offers dresses, shoes, accessories, and more. These classic vintage pieces are for any type of woman. The pieces are clearly for women who enjoy pin-up and Rockabilly fashion. However, any woman could find a great outfit to fit the need for other occasions, such as graduations, birthdays or even for work. The silhouettes are very unique, with classic silhouettes, that compliment a diverse range of women’s figures. So whether you are a size 2/4 or a size 10+, you could still find something great at SlapBack. The prices are also very affordable with accessories starting at $8 and dress prices ranging from $40 t0 $240. Frequently, sales will also occur, and you can keep up with those by visiting often at 490 Metropolitan Avenue or via Facebook updates, so like their page now!

Renee has developed a great system for handpicking the eye-catching designs that she carries in her store. She strives to make sure that the pieces fit directly within SlapBack’s overall theme of 50’s-inspired, vintage pieces. She wants to maintain a unique shopping experience for her customers, so she also strives to carry a diversity of styles by using a wide range of designers-Kenley Collins, Pinup Girl Clothing, Bettie Page, Bernie Belle Dexter, Folter Clothing, Vanity Project, dresses by Limb,  Steady Clothing, etc. SlapBack is often putting out new pieces, so if you see something you like, its best to get there fast and make the purchase as a small number of each selection are available.

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The pieces at SlapBack are also great no matter the season. Many of the pieces can be worn with tights and as the seasons change, the fabrics that the designers use would also be switched to be that of a thicker material. As far as trends and colors go for a given season, its really the nature of these dresses that guide, not given trends. The shopper who will purchase these pieces will want the outfit to go bold with its color or a given print, so feel free to enjoy your selections year-round!

Renee is humbled and so thankful by the success she has experienced in the past several months. She is eager to keep pleasing her customers, both regular and new! In fact, she is already looking into opening another shop in the next year, likely in another state. One area she contends that SlapBack would never enter is that of website or online sales. Renee works hard to forge great relationships with the designers she stocks and would never want to take away from their online sales. So for now, in order to purchase any of the types of great pieces you are seeing from this post or more, you must go to Williamsburg. However, stay tuned as I feel confident that in a year’s time or probably less, a new SlapBack will splash onto the scene and you never know, it could be near you!

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Ferry Fashion

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I’m sure when people think about where to find the best fashion in NYC, they probably go right to thinking about Manhattan. This post is to remind the public that fashion exists in all boroughs of NYC, and no, not just in Brooklyn or Queens. So where am I talking about specifically? Why yes, Staten Island. Day in and day out, so many ride aboard the Staten Island Ferry, including myself. There have been countless times while walking around NYC that I see a great outfit or cute pair of shoes and wonder about said items. However, there have been just as many times I’ve said the same thing while riding the ferry into Manhattan.

I have put together a group of great finds that I saw while riding the ferry over the past few weeks. These are all people who are from Staten Island and who are making their way, or commuting into Manhattan. I wanted to make sure and capture those from Staten Island as many who do ride the ferry who are tourists. It was nice to see that when I did spot an outfit and decide to ask an individual about it, that they were indeed from Staten Island.

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Jillian, on the left, is from Staten island, but her cousin who was visiting from out of state looked great as well so I did take the photo of both. Jillian is wearing a very pretty emerald green dress from Victoria’s Secret with a perfect paired spring sandal. Her cousin is wearing a beautiful sky blue dress with very intriguing side geometric cut-outs. She is also wearing a great pair of tan sandals from DSW. These 2 lovely young ladies I am sure had a great day in the city and were perfectly dressed to enjoy spring weather in NYC.

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Aliyah of course in pursuing a career as a nurse will be in scrubs most of the time, but when not working she is clearly all about looking youthful and fashionable. She was actually the 1st person I interviewed for this segment and I had to do it once I saw this classic royal blue dress from H&M. This is the perfect type of dress to have in one’s wardrobe. You can wear it year-round or dress it up/dress it down. Aliyah has chosen to wear it on this warm spring day with a tan pair of sandals by Marc Jacobs. To top off the entire look is her brown/tan Michael Kors tote.

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I was so glad I spoke to Teuta on this particular day. She was actually on her way to her 1st day at a new job. I have to say she definitely looked great for the part and I hope her bosses thought so as well! This nude/stone colored dress was just a great find for spring in NYC. It was also great that she had the thin tan belt to go with it. It was a bit cold on this day so the great little black sweater was perfect to go alongside with the dress and then her simple pair of black flats and matching black tote.

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I had to ask the mom of these 2 adorable young ladies to take part of this piece as well. These miniature fashionistas, at such a young age, already have so much style. Both were wearing blazers, which you do not see often on children under 10 years of age. Black and blue blazers looked great as they paired with their jeans or leggings. The jewelry was also eye-catching. Some pieces were from Aldo and Jennifer’s on 42nd St. in Manhattan.

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And finally, yes there is even prom-goers that ride the ferry! In my small town of NC, where I am from, you could often find prom-goers while walking around Wal-mart. Now I can say, “well in Staten Island, you just see them on the ferry.”

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All About Kenley Collins: Bold, Unique Designs & Candy Galore

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(photo credits to Kenley Collins)

Kenley Collins is an immensely talented designer. She stays true to her own aesthetic with whatever type of design work she is creating at a given time, whether it be designing a collection or other types of creations. Even though she has always had a love for fashion, the year 2008 was a big break for Kenley as she appeared on season 5 of Project Runway. Although she did not win, she was able to make it to Bryant Park and show her collection. Since then her bold and retro style in fashion can’t be denied. She has been working hard ever since to really make her stamp in the fashion world. Kenley also appeared on the first season of Project Runway All-Stars, as she continued to showcase her fun, feminine and flirtatious frocks. Click here to learn more about Kenley and shop some of her amazing designs. Outside of the traditional work of many designers, Kenley has created her own path where she also does candy creations!

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Kenley’s creativity is not just limited to the standard business of making clothes in a traditional fashion. She has really scored an amazing deal with a major candy emporium It’Sugar. They have locations all across the U.S. and if you happen to walk by one, it will be Kenley’s amazing creations you can see in the window. She has done it all from a Sweet Tart flower dress embellishment to a Gummy Bear crop top to men’s Gummy Bull Frog shorts to Rock Candy skirts.This is not something I’ve seen coming from a fashion designer and I think its a great way to show talent, be unique and still have some fun! All over this post are the various candy creations, but I definitely urge everyone to check out It’Sugar and these yummy creations in person!

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Kenley has also managed to steadily work for up and coming recording artist and Nickelodeon TV star, Ariana Grande. The two are a match made in heaven. Ariana has made her decisions on the type of style she feels best represents herself, whether she is walking the red carpet or performing on stage. She has relayed this information to Kenley, who has clearly picked it up and created some very youthful pieces for Ariana.

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While keeping busy with custom design and candy creations, Kenley still makes time to design collections. I recently attended the official launch for her Pink Ladies/Grease line. In the past she has also created a line inspired by the epic and timeless film “Clueless”. Both lines really demonstrate how unique and fun Kenley’s work is. Both collections are all about versatility as you can interchange pieces. You can wear the pieces anywhere from a fun day out shopping to a night out on the town.

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I am anxious to stay tuned and see what Kenley has in store next. She is very much always in tune with trends, but they do not guide her designs. Its very much the other way around so you can still purchase pieces that are very much relevant. The fashion world is lucky to have Kenley and I know she will be around for many years to come!

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Event Highlight from the City that Never Sleeps-#1

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There was a lot going in, event-wise, in NYC this week, as there generally is. There are a lot of sample sales, store closings and even new store openings such as with Baulebar at 131 Greene Street. The event I chose to attend and write about this week was at CB2 located at 451 Broadway. In conjunction with USA Network’s Characters Unite Program and the GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) an event was being put on to address the social injustices and cultural divides still prevalent in our society. The groups involved want to spread awareness and do so with various events around the hashtag #IWontStandFor.

The event started at 5 and went until about 7:30. I was only able to stay for just a short bit, but it was already fairly crowded. I imagine it stayed that way. It was a great event for people to network and of course for the groups involved to spread their powerful message. There was a lot to take part in such as creating your own T-shirt with your slogan of I Won’t Stand For ______ or taking a picture for your chosen slogan as well. The T-shirts were provided generously by American Apparel as all of the promotional materials were available free of charge.

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Miniature postcards were being handed out to show what chosen word one would want to fill in their blank for the slogan “I Won’t Stand for _____. Terms included were intolerance, discrimination, homophobia, prejudice, bullying, injustice and more. All in all, this was just one of the many great events in NYC, but with such a powerful message I had to attend and post about on my blog. I encourage everyone to learn more about the Characters Unite Organization.

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The Kardashians’ Cosmetic Battle Updates: Chroma v Khroma v Kroma

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The standard for trademark infringement is consumer confusion, so you be the judge?

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The Kardashians launched a cosmetic brand, KHROMA, in November 2012. Almost immediately, two legal actions were commenced and are still ongoing. There are a lot of details involved with both of these cases, which can be further read about by clicking here.

The first lawsuit was commenced by CHROMA, a Beverly Hills make-up studio, and was for trademark infringement due to the likelihood of consumer confusion in the marketplace. The suit is actually against Boldface, which is the licensing and branding company that holds the rights to the Kardashians’ names and likenesses. CHROMA made a motion for a preliminary injunction soon after commencement. The district court denied this motion and held that significant harm to Boldface tips the balance of equities against issuing an injunction. A trial date has been set for April 22, 2014.

The second lawsuit was commenced by the Kardashians, who filed for declaratory judgment that the use of KHROMA did not infringe the trademark rights of the cosmetic line KROMA, owned by Lee Tillett. Tillett then filed a counterclaim for trademark infringement alleging that Boldface’s intentional conduct, with using KHROMA, has caused actual confusion in the marketplace. Tillett also filed for a preliminary injunction, which was granted. However, Boldface filed for a stay on the injunction so this has not taken place and will not until a final decision is made. There has been no final decision, but a trial date has been set for April 22, 2014.

A recent update for these cases is that various media outlets, LA Times, Huffington Post, Daily Mail, etc, have reported that the brand name was being changed to KARDASHIAN BEAUTY. I contacted all of the parties, and Chroma and Boldface declined to make any comment at this time. However, Kroma Makeup made the following statement:

“Ms.Tillett is unaware of any name change having taken place. If reports prove to be true, she will be relieved to return her focus to her business, Kroma Makeup, the company she created 12 years ago. As a small business owner, this issue has been challenging. Ending the market confusion created by the Kardashian-sponsored Khroma brand will allow Ms. Tillett to move forward.”

I then visited the USPTO website to find that on May 6, 2013, a new trademark application was filed for KARDASHIAN BEAUTY. However, it is not certain how this change will impact the ongoing lawsuits. The fact that the mark is being changed does not mean the lawsuits just vanish.

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My personal thoughts on this matter are that the legal team for Boldface and the Kardashians should have been more effective with their role in counseling their clients. The media and general public might point the finger at the Kardashians, but I would point it more towards the attorneys. It was evident that legal action was likely to ensue. The client’s best interest would have been to use a different mark and avoid costly litigation. While Boldface and the Kardashians wanted to maintain their initial investments, I am certain that the costs and time exhausted to date far outweigh what the costs would have been to go ahead and change the mark last year. As it stands now, allegedly the mark is being changed, but costs are still unknown as legal expenses will continue, and damages or settlements still might occur.

All in all, it just seems like a long road to continue to use KHROMA, all to end up changing it anyways. Poor business decisions and the like could be blamed, but one can’t ignore ineffective or questionable legal counsel as well.

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Fashion Faves of the Week: CMT Awards & NYC Street Chic

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Generally each week I will find a male and female celebrity outfit that I deem as my favorite of the week. This week there was one extra award ceremony, on top of the CFDA Awards (click here to read my post on that). The CMT Awards were held this evening so I wanted to share my favorite red carpet looks of the night-top 3 female and favorite male outfit as well. It was hard to pick just 3 as there were a lot of amazing looks, but here are my faves!

JK Jana Kramer wearing PAVONI by Mikael D.-photo credit: Getty Images

I absolutely adore Jana, from her days on One Tree Hill to now being a sensational country artist. I also absolutely adore this long sheer nude and black laced gown. The lace applique effect is such a hot trend right now and has been for quite some time as this is actually from a 2011 collection. There is also a bit of fringe at the bottom, which I think is just the perfect amount to not distract from the other elements of this dress.

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I applaud Carrie for wearing something different and really showing that she can rock any look. I think shorts are very interesting to wear on the red carpet, but this type of event, it really works. Plus, she has great legs so why not show them off! I love the color here in a mint green and I think its always great to show some color. I really like the sheer geometric neckline,

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I’m not quite sure why AnnaSophia was at the CMT awards, but nonetheless, she was a breath of fresh air. She also rocked the lace trend in this blush mini with a haltered neckline. All of her accessories and style choices were right on point. She toted a great little black clutch and wore a sparkly pair of open-toed heels. Also choosing to wear her hair in a bun updo was perfection to make this overall elegant and classy look really work.

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I have to choose the best dressed guys to so this is really all about Neil & Reid. However, you can’t say that Kimberly doesn’t look great as well as she is wearing an long orange gown with pink-laced cut-outs on the side by Oday Shakar. The guys also looked great in their suits with great choices of the navy blue and shimmery grey dress coats.

The next segment here is on a male and female outfits I find right here in NYC, on the streets. There is no celebrity status. These are just your regular, average, everyday people who really know how to select amazing pieces to create their ensemble.

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I didn’t catch this gal’s name as she was strolling through Tribeca. I immediately was captivated by this amazing belt, which really tied this whole outfit together. This was a great spring out fit from the silk white capped sleeve blouse and navy blue skirt. The open toed black slingback heels also were great and probably great to walk the streets of NYC.

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Meet Rodrigo! I think he looks great with his khaki pants, white undershirt and tan vest. He looks great from head to toe. Some of his outfit came from Ralph Lauren.

Fashion Finds of the Week: Let’s Look at the Maxi

Its springtime now, but summer is fast approaching. I know if I decide to add anything to my spring/summer wardrobe it will be a new maxi dress. I own a few right now, all solid colors, so I would really be interested in a print of some sort. I wanted to focus this week’s Fashion Find section on shopping around for maxi dresses and what sorts of options are available. So take a look with me on some great places to look, some great styles and all at great prices.

Kohls always has a great selection to choose from. Click here to see all of the options. Below are just a few of my faves:

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There are a lot of great options for spring trends, from florals to solid colors to other bold print. There are some that are a bit more on the casual side to others that are a bit dressier. A great range of price options are also available, but mostly under $100.

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The 2013 CFDA Awards: Top Red Carpet Looks & The Winners

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The 2013 CFDA Awards were held last night in NYC at Lincoln Center-Alice Tully Hall. For those of you who don’t know, the CFDA Awards, Council of Fashion Designers of America, are held each year to recognize outstanding contributions made within the American fashion industry. More about the CFDA and the full list of winners is at the conclusion of this post, but first up are my favorite looks for the evening!

hr Photo Credit to US Magazine-Hilary Rhoda wearing Helmut Lang

Hilary wore my favorite ensemble of the evening. This is a great cocktail dress for a spring evening event. Black and white are common color combination trends and are always great choices. Helmut Lang created an effortlessly beautiful dress here with their color placements and blocking patterns. The interweaving of the 2 fabrics is just splendid. The slight split in the front was a great addition for this dress and didn’t distract from the overall aesthetic. The length was also a great decision and very much on point for the event at hand. Hilary was also styled very well with her elegant up-do and black open-toed and strapped heels.

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Alessandra looks like a goddess in this long white evening gown. I guess she wanted to wear white since Labor Day hasn’t passed by yet! There is not an angle of this dress that doesn’t look great, but I have to say the back angle is my favorite. A full open back with an ever so slight strap is sheer perfection here. This is just a simple, but elegant gown and Alessandra wears it well. I also think in looking at styling, long straight locks, swept to the side, was just the perfect touch to this overall look.

ef Photo Credit to US Magazine-Erin Fetherston wearing her own design.

I have to sadly admit that I am not that familiar with Erin’s previous work. However, due to this eye-catching long evening gown, i will make a change and fast! Erin looks breathtakingly gorgeous in her gold waist-banded gown. This printed gown with gold and silver shimmer effects looks amazing. I love that its strapless and really shows off Erin’s neckline. I felt she really stood out on the red carpet from many others and I look forward to seeing more work from Erin in the future.

The CFDA is not-for-profit trade association, with memberships of over 400 various designers. It is by invitation only. Their mission is to further the position of fashion design as a recognized branch of American art and culture, and a few other various objectives as part of their overall mission.

Here is the full list of winners for the evening:

  • Accessories Designer of the Year: Phillip Lim for 3.1 Phillip Lim
  • Menswear Designer of the Year: Thom Browne
  • Womenswear Designer of the Year: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler
  • Swarovski Menswear Designer of the Year: Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne for Public School
  • Swarovski Womenswear Designer of the Year: Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty for Suno
  • Swarovski Accessories Designer of the Year: Pamela Love
  • The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Vera Wang
  • The Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard: Tim Blanks
  • The Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert: Oscar de la Renta
  • The Board of Directors’ Tribute: Colleen Atwood
  • The International Award: Riccardo Tisci

I am positive this would be a great award ceremony to attend so putting it on my bucket list for next year!!

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Get to Know Greene Street & Be Ready to Shop, Recycle & Consign!

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It brings me such great pleasure to do my first “Featured Retail Spotlight” on this amazing find in the Soho area of NYC (specifically 347 W. Broadway)-Greene Street. One of the many great things about Greene Street is that they have multiple locations-6 in Pennsylvania and 3 in New Jersey. I strongly urge to those who want designer pieces, which are also at a low cost, to visit Greene Street.

Greene Street was founded in 1997. Their 16 successful years in retail business has to be attributed, at least in part, to the company’s strong and sound mantra-“Shop, Recycle & Consign.” Greene Street is a consignment store, but offers a unique point of view with consignment- it’s not just selling consignors’ clothing so they can get a profit, its actually Recycling fashion. Their website mentions that the average person throws away 68 pounds of clothing per year. So for Greene Street, by consigning, you are recycling your clothing/fashion!

With Greene Street, it’s very easy to find current brands. Another mantra is, “We accept Gap to Gucci.” However, Greene Street also seeks to find and put out unique pieces of eye-catching style. New inventory is added to the stores everyday so here is just a sample of what I found in the Soho store. There are items for both men and women. For women there are dresses, jewelry, handbags, shoes, summer blouses/tanks, shorts/skirts, denim/jeans and more. I saw designer brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Banana Republic, Nanette Lepore, Alexander Wang, Club Monaco, Alice & Olivia, Betsey Johnson and more. For men there are also shoes, shorts, sports/dress coats, dress shirts and denim/jeans. I saw designs by Calvin Klein, 7 for all Mankind, Diesel, Ralph Lauren, Nautica, American Eagle, and more.  Also, no worries for trying items on as there were several dressing rooms at the Soho shop.

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Being a Greene Street customer is so easy because you just walk into the store! It is also fairly easy to consign with Greene Street and a lot of information is on their webpage. There is a very helpful FAQs page and a calendar page so that as a consignor you know what items are being accepted and when.  Here are just a few of the main points:

  • No appointment is necessary and you can come in 7 days a week.
  • No yearly fee; 60 day contract term with no price reductions
  • Consignor receives 40% commission – no outright buying.
  • 10 piece minimum, no maximum to start a contract
  • Items folded in bags, no hangers or shoe boxes
  • There is no children’s, bridal, lingerie or maternity.
  • Pricing is left solely to the discretion of Greene Street.

So take some time to visit Greene Street and experience great fashion at great prices, and also some recycling of your own if you want to consign!

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