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And The Oscar Goes To…. Angelina Jolie’s Right Leg!
There’s a lot of things to notice at the Oscars, the fancy dresses, the shiny gold statues, George Clooney, etc…, but last night there was one thing (or body part) that stood out far more than most, Angelina Jolie’s right leg. It could be compared in popularity to the leg lamp from The Christmas Story and the swan dress worn a few years back. After some seriously hard-core posing (in every photo), her right leg stretched out between the long fitted black Versace high slit gown.
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Occupy Fashion Week… And Be the 1%! How Fashion Bloggers Can Get Into New York Fashion Week! (We’ve Got the Step by Step Details.)
Having come from the Midwest, it’s not uncommon to hear people talk about fashion week as if it’s one of those far-fetched dreams none of us will ever be able to achieve. The truth is if you’re a blogger, it’s not all that difficult. I’m here to break the rumor that only New Yorker’s with money, fashion editors like Anna Wintour, or socialites of Olivia Palermo status can get in.
I remember hearing Kelly Cutrone say in an episode of The City (yep, I watched) that it’s not worth going to fashion week unless you’re sitting in the front row. That might be one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever heard. Now granted, maybe if you’re a celebrity it could hurt career if you’re caught standing back with the pack of normal people, but if you’re a normal person standing with other normal people it isn’t going to kill you or your career. In fact, it will help it.
Bloggers Sitting Front Row at Herve Leger by Max Azria
I’m not a fashion blogger that’s going to tell you how to blog your way to the front row. That takes time, effort, publicity, and a heck of a lot of clout. That being said, I can give you specific steps to take matters into your own hands and attend something only a few people get to go to in their lifetime, on a regular basis (as regular as two weeks out of year can be). Consider this post your fashion week pamphlet and me as your fashion blog tour guide. Now, if you could please watch your step and locate the nearest emergency exit… Who’s up for the ride?!
For more, read all about my journey from “Fashion Week on a Budget” to “Occupy Fashion Week… What the 1% Wears.”
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10 Steps on How Fashion Bloggers Can Get Into Fashion Week
Meet ProFASHIONal: Carley Roney, Co-founder and Chief Content Officer of XO Group Inc., Formerly The Knot.com
Name: Carley Roney
Job: Co-founder and Chief Content Officer XO Group Inc., Formerly The Knot Inc.
Age: 43
Industry: Communications
Twitter or Facebook: @carleyroney
Websites: www.xogroupinc.com
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Startup Weekend, Entrepreneurship, & A New Fashion Democracy – Righting Style! Go Ahead… Start Exposing Yourself
The dictionary’s definition of an entrepreneur is: a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk.
(In other words, we think we can fly hot air balloons across the country.)
What this definition fails to mention is the fact that entrepreneurship is more than managing an enterprise and facing a risk, but that it’s a full on diagnosable disease. At times, it needs to be treated, but there’s no cure. It’s contagious, but people continue to exchange business cards, and if there ever was a definition for bipolar, a startup hoodied, head-phoned eared 20 something’s photo would be smack dab next to it in complete Merriam-Webster style.
Wondering if you’ve caught it yet? No worries, here’s a list of some of the systems which could include:
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Meet ProFASHIONal: Jessica Quirk, Personal Style Blogger & Creator of the Fashion Blog, What I Wore
Name: Jessica Quirk
Job: Blogger/Author
Age: 28
Industry: Fashion / Social Media
Twitter or Facebook: @WhatIWore ; facebook.com/WhatIWoreOfficial
To Buy Her Book: http://whatiworebook.com/
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Olivia Palermo and the Look for Less
I think it’s pretty safe to say that if you were a religious watcher of “The City”, Olivia Palermo was NOT your favorite person on the show. She was mean to Whitney and rude to every person she interacted with – even Joe Zee (who Erin met this week!!). And honestly, how could anyone be mean to Joe?
We may never know the secret combination of reality vs. scripted television for this guilty pleasure in reality television history, but Olivia was clearly the show’s villain who had only one redeeming quality – the girl can dress.
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Baby Got Back? Or, Padded Underwear?
Over the past decade, a fascination with the so-called “booty” has grabbed the attention of men and women around the globe. It’s likely that at some point you’ve asked a friend the infamous question of whether or not they think your butt looks big, leaving that person with the awkward responsibility of answering yes or no.
“Why I’d Like to Punch Victoria and Steal Her Secret.” Or, “Victoria’s Secret Must Haves.”
Don’t get me wrong. I’m a sucker for Victoria’s Secret swimsuits, bras, and pretty much anything else, but that doesn’t discount the fact that punching Victoria and stealing her secret wouldn’t bring me some delight.
“Overall of It!” Or, “Why the Overall Trend Should Go!”
Okay so I wore them too… but give me a break I was in 5th grade and had giant glasses which I also thought were pretty cool. This simply verifying that my “cool” specter might have been a little off. What’s peculiar (yes..I said peculiar), is when a trend such as overalls are coming back before the trend has even fully left (note: the woman I saw at Wal-mart yesterday).Unless you’re working on a farm or conducting a train there isn’t much of a need for overalls in our wardrobe or in public (yes that means YOU too Jesse James).
A Fashion Statement Worth Making (3 brands not to over look)
One part of living in reality is knowing there is life outside of Project Runway, Twitter, and The Situation’s fist pumping. However, sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start, what to do, or who to help. Unlike A-list celebs, jumping on a jet plane and heading to Africa isn’t all that realistic and isn’t exactly realistic for our budgets. So think of this as a place to start, a way to be fashion worthy, and a cause beyond just a “fashion statement”!
3 brands that are worth looking good for:
What is Toms?
Not only is Toms a great company with a unique fashionable shoe, but they help children receive shoes throughout the world through their One for One movement.
How can you get involved?
It’s simple! Every pair of shoes that you buy, a pair goes to a child in need. Want to help out even more? Share the Toms story or host your own Style Your Sole party. You can help make a difference with Toms. As of September 2010, Toms has donated over one million pairs of shoes to children in need around the globe.
What is Mark?
Mark is a make-up/fashion line through the well-known company Avon. M.powerment by Mark is a philanthropic initiative to end partner abuse (highest between ages 16-24). 100% of the proceeds of the “have a heart” necklace will go to Mark’s m.powerment an Avon Foundation.
How can you get involved?
Currently you can choose from 4 products that range from lip gloss to necklaces that 100% of the proceeds will go toward ending partner violence. Spread the word, help educate young women, and get involved through other foundations like m.powerment to stop partner violence.
What is OBEY?
OBEY is a clothing site that specializes in unique art like and graphic t-shirts along with creating OBEY Awareness through important causes.
How can you get involved?
By purchasing OBEY t-shirts in collaboration with Feeding America, Surfrider, and Haiti OBEY will donate 100% of proceeds to the cause.
How to Wear it!
Is Big Hair Teasing the Nation? (Literally)
I recently read an article that stated “Big hair is back.” As a girl that lived in the South for 4 years (shout out to my southern girls) I’m here to report big hair never left!
Small Town Girl, Big City Fashion
I grew up in a small town in Indiana of about 1000 people. This was a place where the Town Marshal also served as our substitute teacher, the guidance counselor was my mom’s close friend, and the school nurse and I shared the same last name!
Yes city people…places like this do exist!
You might ask, what does all this have to do with fashion? Well…