Chic card case made from croc-embossed leather. Holds your credit cards, currency and identification. Zip around closure. Attached key ring. Interior lining with three compartments. Dimensions: 4 1/4" wide x 3/4" deep x 3" high. 2.00 oz.
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Tignanello - Modern Mix Tote
Keep your look fresh and fashion-forward with the beautiful Modern Mix tote. Made of genuine leather. Holds your wallet, keys, sunglasses, lipstick and personal technology. Dual shoulder straps. Shoulder drop: 10" length. Side exterior slip pockets. Flat bottom. Inside magnetic snap closure. Interior lining with a back wall zip pocket, multifunctional slip pocket and center zip divider. Dimensions: 14" wide x 6" deep x 10" high. 45.00 oz. -
Vans Kids - Classic Slip-on Set (Infant)
No grom is too small for Vans(tm) style. Classic slip-on deck shoe features a canvas upper. Elastic gore sides make this slip-on easy to slide on and off. Cool contrast stitching for added style. Corresponding bib with contrast piping and fun graphic. 1.00 oz. Product measurements were taken using size 3 Infant. Please note that measurements may vary by size. -
Paris Hilton - Karma
Put great things into the universe when you ensure good Karma by wearing these boots from Paris Hilton(tm). Side-zip closure for effortless on/off. Polished man-made upper with strap and buckle accents at calf and over instep. Curved collar. Man-made lining. Lightly cushioned man-made footbed. Stacked heel and platform. Man-made sole. 4" heel. 5/8" platform. 17.00" shaft height. 14.00" circumference. 21.00 oz. Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size. -
Tignanello - Modern Mix Triple Entry Satchel
The versatile Modern Mix satchel from Tignanello™ will go with any look. Made of genuine leather. Holds your wallet, keys, sunglasses, lipstick and personal technology. Dual shoulder straps. Shoulder drop: 8" length. Flat bottom. Top zip closure. Interior lining with a back wall zip pocket and multifunctional slip pockets. Dimensions: 14 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep x 9 1/4" high. 30.00 oz.
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Beauty Tips: Get a Flawless Face This Fall
6 Nov 2009 | 2:12 pmFall is finally here, which means cooler temperatures may be leaving your skin drier than usual and in need of some moisture-rich beauty products. In addition to making sure your daily skin routine is up to par, you'll need to revive your skin after the long summer with some facial masks, nourishing scrubs and a slew of other products that will keep you glowing. The first step to flawless skin this season is investing in a high-quality moisturizer. Look for facial creams and moisturizers that are free of chemicals and the type that are non-comedogenic so your pores don't get clogged easily. -
Handbag Report: Rocker Chic Style
6 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pmThis Fall, the handbag department is touting a lineup of rocker chic-inspired collections that feature oversized studs, gleaming silver and gold buttons, and chain handles galore. If you've always had a little bit of a rocker-girl style in you, this is the season to show it off! Some of the leading handbags of the season are designed with an edgy look with oversized hardware and darker colors for that tough-girl look you crave. From chain-handled shoulder bags to studded hobos, here are some of the leading looks in handbags for Fall: 1. Gunmetal hobos and satchels. While black is still a top… -
The Ballad of Melissa
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Skate Item of the Week: Vans Classic Slip on Core Classics
6 Nov 2009 | 10:38 amWho in their junior high and high school days didn't at least own one pair of slip on Vans shoes? These comfortable, long lasting and easy to slip-on shoes are a part of our national heritage. Sitting in homeroom, doodling in pen on the rubber edge of your Vans is possibly the most 80's of memories. Well, now you can relive those glory days even in some of the retro-80's checkerboard styles with the Vans Classic Slip On Core Classics. These shoes are guaranteed to bring back memories and make your life a whole lot easier. Because let's be honest, who has time for shoelaces? You didn't have… -
Celebrity Gossip: Another Trump Wedding!
6 Nov 2009 | 10:25 amBritish songster Leona Lewis hasn't let fame change her - and she staunchly sticks by the people who have been with her from the start. In a new interview, Lewis, 24, addresses the fact that she is still with her boyfriend of seven years, Lou Al-Chamaa. Lewis says some people think you should ditch the people you knew before when you find fame, and she doesn't agree with that. "For people to think that you should leave someone because, all of a sudden, you're a singer and you have opportunities. I feel sorry for them." Lewis has also kept her residence in the "gritty" Hackney area of London.
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Manolo’s Friday Miscellany
6 Nov 2009 | 8:10 pmManolo says, here are the few links which may perhaps amuse… Edible Shoes! Ick! Many Shanghai residents are used to loitering around the streets in their pajamas. How to Decide if You Should Buy More Shoes -
Totally Looks Like…Evil!
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Manolo the Columnist
6 Nov 2009 | 6:58 amManolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, I have a lovely warm cruise on my schedule this winter. I’d like to find a unique pair of sandals to take but I want them Made in the USA. Any ideas? Brenda Manolo says, happily, there are many American companies who continue to produce first-rate feetwear in American factories from American materials. Sadly, at least for the person who is looking for the stylish sandals to wear on the cruise, most of these high-quality American feetwear companies specialize in boots, and not just… -
Stuart Weitzman Sexy Boot Thursday…Buttons vs. Laces?
5 Nov 2009 | 10:39 amManolo says, above are two similar tall boots from Stuart Weitzman, the Lacemeup and the Buttonup. The Manolo likes both, very much, indeed they are both super fantastic. And now here is the interesting psycho-stylistic question: Which do you find sexier, the buttons or the laces? Although, as with all matters of sexiosity, personal taste will undoubtedly figure in your answer, the Manolo has decided, after much deliberation, that he finds laces to be inherently more sexier than the buttons. -
Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer!
5 Nov 2009 | 8:50 amManolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, it is the Sally Field! This week’s challenge was the rara avis when none of the Manolo’s internet friends was able to correctly guess the personage of note, only the second or third time this has happened, and one that has surprised the Manolo greatly. Perhaps, maybe we do not like this Sally Field so much after all?
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NYT > Fashion & Style
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Generation B: As Luck Would Have It ...
7 Nov 2009 | 1:07 amAfter surviving a heart attack on the New York subway, Michael Kiernan, 50, is trying to be a better partner to his longtime girlfriend and seize each day a little more. -
Can a Boy Wear a Skirt to School?
6 Nov 2009 | 9:51 pmA growing number of teenagers have been dressing to articulate gender identity and sexual orientation, confounding school officials, whose responses have ranged from indifference to applause to bans. -
Jay-Z, His Bid for King of the Hill
6 Nov 2009 | 8:52 pmThe rap star is shooting not only for popularity with his song “Empire State of Mind,” but also for a symbolic crown: the king of New York music. -
Losing the Limo: New Fashion Dolls
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Social Q’s: Meet the Parents, Again
6 Nov 2009 | 4:16 pmThis week, answers to readers’ questions about dealing with a boyfriend’s mother, how long to wait to date after a spouse dies and thank-you notes at baby showers.
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Weekly Wrapup: Mega Content Sites, Gen Y on Twitter, iPhone App Recommendation Services, And More...
7 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amIn this edition of the Weekly Wrapup - our newsletter summarizing the top stories of the week - we analyze a new breed of content site that is rapidly gaining momentum, look into recent statistics showing that Gen Y is using Twitter more, compare five recommendation services for iPhone apps, review the new-look MSN, and more. We also check in on our two main channels: ReadWriteEnterprise (devoted to 'enterprise 2.0' trends and products) and ReadWriteStart (dedicated to profiling startups and entrepreneurs). Sponsor Subscribe to Weekly Wrapup You can subscribe to the Weekly Wrapup by RSS or by… -
Straw Man Argument About Enterprise 2.0 Doesn't Fly
6 Nov 2009 | 2:05 pmDennis Howlett got the attention of the Enterprise 2.0 community today, with his continued skepticism about "social" technologies and their place in the business world. Here's a quote from his post entitled Enterprise 2.0 - the non-debate: "Why am I not surprised? I've argued for years that the notion of anything that has 'social' attached to its moniker is about as welcome as breaking wind in a spacesuit." Sponsor While Howlett makes a few good points in his post, we think that he's making a straw man argument - that the Enterprise 2.0 community is somehow involved in a big lie. The reality… -
Clicker: A One-Stop Shop For Online Video (1000 Invites)
6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pmFinding specific online videos from TV networks and independent producers can often be a daunting challenge. Some TV shows are on Hulu, some can only be found as paid downloads on iTunes or Amazon and some are only available for streaming on the network's and producer's own sites. Clicker wants to change this by making it easier to find shows from TV networks, music videos, and web videos from across the Internet. Clicker is currently in private beta and only available in the US. The company gave us 1000 invites for our readers. Read on to find out how you can get yours. Sponsor Clicker… -
Layar Tells CNN: Augmented Reality Will Be Second Only to Voice On Phones
6 Nov 2009 | 12:17 pmWhen you've got a global audience, maybe it's good to make sweeping, ambitious statements. Maarten Lens-Fitzgerald, co-founder of Augmented Reality browser company Layar, was interviewed by CNN today and took the opportunity to claim that AR on phones is going to be so big in the future that only voice will be more popular. Maybe. Many people in the Augmented Reality world are rolling their eyes at Layar's incredible media exposure. They worry that relatively simple implementations of this technology paradigm will create such a bubble of hype that software developed over decades will suffer… -
Remixing Via iPhone: 5 Tools for the Pocket DJ
6 Nov 2009 | 11:00 amIn 1906 John Philip Sousa criticized the gramophone saying, "These talking machines will ruin the artistic development of music in this country." Nevertheless, because Sousa did not forsee user-generated culture proliferating alongside "mechanical music" he could not have been further from the truth. Not only have machine technologies aided in musical development, but there are a variety of mediums to choose from. While audio engineers may scoff at the idea of making music on the iPhone, there's no denying that a number of options exist for the pocket DJ. Below are a few tools to get you…
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Comfortable Women's Shoes | Cape Clogs Review
6 Nov 2009 | 7:56 amThese are Cape Clogs. Their origin can be traced back 150 years ago to a farm in southern Sweden.They're made of alderwood with a stapled leather upper. Aren't they fun?Check out all the patterns, colors and styles at CapeClogs.com! The style I'm wearing is the Ikebana. I get compliments every time I wear them. If you've worn wooden clogs before and find them comfortable, you'll love Cape Clogs. The arch support is awesome and the fit is perfect (run true to size). For those of you with extra-sensitive feet, the alderwood footbed may be too hard on your soles. I found this to be true after… -
Comfortable Women's Shoes | Miz Mooz Janessa Boots
3 Nov 2009 | 7:25 pmThis one's for the girls who are tired of basic. I have to admit that blogging about stylish yet comfortable footwear can be a real challenge when you keep seeing the same styles from last year warmed over with oh, say a new strap, new color or a flower slapped on it. But when it comes to Miz Mooz, I never tire of their new, fresh styles every season. This Janessa boot is no exception. Graphic designer Julie M. of RottenCupcakes.com AND RottenCupcakes.etsy.com actually owns these beauties and was gracious enough to allow me to post her photo. Take a moment to read her review and visit her… -
Comfortable Women's Shoes | Hush Puppies Azune Flat
2 Nov 2009 | 7:01 pmAfter featuring the gorgeous Hush Puppies Lilianna, I was contacted by the company to see if I wanted to try out a pair. Knowing my inability to walk gracefully in heels when my arthritis is acting up, I opted for a lower-heeled flat, the Azune. And I'm glad I did. This versatile mary jane is so practical, yet classy and comfortable. The Hush Puppies Azune has helped me get out of a clunky shoe rut. Don't get me wrong, there's a special place in my heart and on my feet for my Alegrias, Danskos and Wolkys, but sometimes a gal needs a more streamlined shoe. The Azune fits true to size and… -
Comfortable Women's Shoes | Reader Question: Semi-Formal Shoes
29 Oct 2009 | 7:58 pmI love hearing from readers and feel a special connection to those with chronic illness like I have. Theresa has rheumatoid arthritis (girlfriend, I feel your pain) and is in search of a special occasion shoe that won't aggravate her sensitive feet. Hi! I'm so grateful for your website! I have RA complete with hammertoes on my last two toes on each foot. Now, I have a baker's cyst. Help... I need dressy shoes for a semi-formal event. I have some Indigo Clarks (sandals 2 inches high) that I used to like to wear but ever since I got the Baker's Cyst, it seems to make my knee hurt… -
Comfortable Women's Shoes | 8 Comfortable Shoes on a Budget
28 Oct 2009 | 5:24 amOver the past month, I've received a few emails of a common theme. "Find us comfortable shoes that won't break the bank!" you shout. While I can't guarantee these won't pinch the bunion or hammertoes, I present you with 8 fairly foot-friendly shoes under $50 that received at least a 4 star average for comfort from customers: Lifestride Debut: Classic mary jane with lightly padded footbed. Comes in four widths. $48.99 Minnetonka Suede Skimmer: No arch support, but flexible and padded insole like a slipper. $47.95 Annie Fresca: Darling velvet skimmer with rhinestone accents. Great holiday…
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Amanda Bynes vs. 'Melrose Place' Actress: Celebs Sport Same Sexy Style
5 Nov 2009 | 8:50 amIt's a fashion face-off for style-savvy celebs! From Amanda Bynes and "Melrose Place" star Katie Cassidy to Ashley Tisdale and "90210" actress Annalynne McCord, see which stars are working the red carpet in similar styles. -
Video: The Olsen Twins in Head-to-Toe Isaac Mizrahi
5 Nov 2009 | 8:46 amWatch now: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are ravishing in Isaac Mizrahi! The designer celebrated his latest line at the launch party for his new collection on QVC -- where celebs arrived in a Volkswagen TDI Touareg. Watch the video for more. -
'Gossip Girl' vs. 'Glee' Girl: Celebs Sport Same Styles
4 Nov 2009 | 7:50 amIt's a fashion face-off for style-savvy celebs! From "Gossip Girl" Leighton Meester and "Glee" star Lea Michele to Ashley Tisdale and "90210" actress Annalynne McCord, see which stars are working the red carpet in similar styles. -
Shepard Fairey Shows Street Spirit with New Collection
4 Nov 2009 | 7:35 amThe Levi's brand has partnered up with acclaimed street artist Shepard Fairey and OBEY Clothing to unveil a collection of co-designed, street-inspired styles for men. Obey x Levi's promises to stitch its "renegade spirit" into denim silhouettes, distress details, and finishes inspired by Fairey’s personal collection of Levi’s jeanswear and collaboratively developed by Levi’s and Fairey. “I’ve always felt that keeping my art bold, simple and refined was a way to cut through the clutter, and it’s a formula that Levi’s has been using for decades that keeps them accessible… -
Ashley Tisdale vs. Annalynne McCord: Celebs Sport Same Styles
2 Nov 2009 | 9:49 amIt's a fashion face-off for style-savvy celebs! From Ashley Tisdale and "90210" actress Annalynne McCord to Jennifer Lopez and Kirsten Dunst, see which stars are working the red carpet in similar styles.
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POLL: TweetDeck Trounces Seesmic Desktop in Reader Vote
6 Nov 2009 | 8:41 pmWe’ve had a number of close calls here during our Web Faceoff series, but this wasn’t one of them. This week we pitted TweetDeck and Seesmic Desktop against each other in a bar room brawl for favorite Twitter client. Now, the results are in. Whereas last week’s Windows 7 versus OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard battle was a close one, with Windows 7 going the distance to outlast the current Mac OS, this week’s showdown had a big winner. …and TweetDeck was it, with a full 71% of the vote (3294 votes) as compared to Seesmic Desktop’s 23% (1055 votes). Six percent or 260… -
iPhone Coming to Verizon in 2010 [RUMOR]
6 Nov 2009 | 5:21 pmMany signs point to the Apple and AT&T agreement that makes the latter the exclusive carrier of the iPhone within the US coming to an end within the next year. For starters, non-exclusivity has been profitable for Apple in other parts of the world. Moreover, even AT&T’s CEO acknowledges the deal won’t last forever. And while Verizon might be all about showing off what Droid does right now, a new report suggests it could become the first carrier other than AT&T to offer iPhone on American soil, starting in the second half of 2010. According to a report obtained by Apple… -
DocVerse Puts Google Docs-Like Collaboration Inside Microsoft Office
6 Nov 2009 | 5:20 pmThis post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. Name: DocVerse Quick Pitch: DocVerse brings the collaboration functionality of products like Google Docs to the 600 million users of Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Genius Idea: Collaboration is a key to success in any business, especially when you have a scattered team that needs to work on documents constantly. There are already a lot of options,… -
FishVille Launches on Facebook; It’s Like Underwater FarmVille
6 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pmWe were sort of surprised to discover how many of you proclaim your love for FarmVille, the social farming sim game from Zynga. We reported that the company had trademarked the name FishVille last month, and speculated that an aquatic derivative of the wildly popular social game might be in the works. And indeed it was, with FishVille launching in beta today. It’s a bit of a late contender to the aquarium games space, with Happy Aquarium, Fish World and My Fishbowl all getting a head start. Nevertheless, Zynga has enough clout in the social games space to make FishVille a quick winner… -
5 Must-Have iPhone Apps for Wine Lovers
6 Nov 2009 | 3:23 pmMegan Berry is an evangelist for Mobclix, the industry’s largest mobile ad exchange, working on social media and marketing. She also blogs at The Huffington Post and the Mobclix blog. You can follow her on Twitter as @meganberry, or through the @Mobclix handle. Unsure about mixing your iPhone with wine? Well, if you’re a true vinophile, the iPhone is an amazing device to keep you more connected to your wine. The following list of top wine apps on the iPhone will convince you that mixing the two is worth the risk of spilling some pinot noir on your phone. Like wine itself, these…
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BagSnob
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Blue Gioia Feather Clutch
6 Nov 2009 | 9:06 amTGIF! I've had the longest and most confusing week trying to recuperate from my overseas trip. There was a lot of cooking at my house (by me) to appease a sulking boy (not the 5 year old) for my absence. I'm looking forward to a weekend of fun with friends (4 birthday parties!) and thought i should feature a fun clutch in case you're in the mood for something different. This Blue Gioia Feather Clutch is like a piece of art, made of pearlized lamb suede-- it has a grille inspired by a traditional Japanese screen crafted from 18K gold-plated brass set over bright blue peacock… -
Sang A Mezzo Convertible Tote/Clutch- 30% off!
6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amUPDATE: Sang A just sent me this coupon for our readers! She's having a private pre-sale at 30% off starting Monday (but if you call Joseph I bet he'll do it for you now!) Code to purchase online is PRESALE09 I've decided I am all about convertible bags for traveling from now on. Ms. High Maintenance with 4 suitcases @ 200 lbs this last trip to Asia pissed off everyone who had to load and unload them (best friend's hubby, brother, cousin, housekeepers, etc). So for my next trip, I'm downsizing (by at least half, hey it's an improvement!). Am contemplating this ingenius… -
Vanessa Hudgens in JJ Winters' Multi Zipper Bag
6 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amDid Vanessa Hudgens think that all the zippers on her JJ Winters Multi Zipper Bag ($439) would distract from the fact that she wearing barely -- if any -- pants? Well, she kind of succeeded actually! There is way too much going on with this bag. It's like Christian Louboutin's Pillow Medium Softy Satchel and BCBG's Urban Rock Zipper Clutch on steroids. The multiple zippers are headache-inducing; I don't like the contrasting colors and not only does the bag not zip closed, it's wide open on the top. My vote on this one is a slob.What say you? Snob or Slob? -
Web Snob November 6, 2009
6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amCutting Edge or Questionable? eye4style tells all about a new plastic surgery iPhone app. Stiletto Jungle explains how to blowout hair at home, perfectly. The Shoe Goddess is obsessed with Christian Louboutin's latest black patent pump! Beauty Snob features the Jonathan Product Beauty Water Shower Purification System, which is an advanced shower water filtering system. The Fashion Bomb finds hundreds of coats, shoes, boots, and accessories to fabulously update your Fall / Winter Wardrobe. Couture Snob has Donna Karan dresses on sale for a limited time. Bag Bliss loves the reduce-recycle-reuse… -
Spring On Rodeo: Bottega Veneta Spring 2010 Preview
5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amGuest blog by Liza Powel O'Brien It was a bit of a Bagsnob reunion in Beverly Hills last Thursday, as Tina and Kelly (fresh back from Asia) and Liza (fresh back from the grocery store) convened at Bottega Veneta on Rodeo to check out the trunk show for Spring 2010. Liza spent much of her time in the dressing room trying to wrestle her way into samples of the chalky silk, Karate-influenced dresses (which were gorgeous, inventive and ingeniously constructed), but from what she could see through cracks in the doors, Tina and Kelly found plenty to add to their ever-growing Bottega wish lists. Of…
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Nicky Haslam
5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIn his dishy new memoir—and over a lunch interview—the English interior decorator and social titan spills the beans about his celebrated friends and lovers. -
Ford's Theater
3 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAlready garnering raves on the festival circuit, Tom Ford's directorial debut—a poignant, stunningly realized tale of loss and longing, starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore—is ready for its close-up. -
Clunky Heels
1 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe Countess takes issue with those lacking in grace. Are you reading this, Serena and Kanye? -
Promised Land
29 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmA hotshot curator goes West. -
Trend: Ocean Drive
28 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmGo buoy crazy this resort season.
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Jimmy Choo for H&M (Sponsored Show)
The Jimmy Choo for H&M collection debuts in 200 stores worldwide on Saturday, November 14th. This limited edition collection for ladies will include shoes, bags, accessories and for the first time ever: apparel. To further celebrate the collaboration, Jimmy Choo will extend its design vision to men's apparel, shoes, bags and accessories.—null -
Giles
Winning the French ANDAM award may only have shuffled Giles Deacon to the graveyard slot on the Paris schedule, but he made the very best of the situation with a spoofy-spooky Scooby-Doo-ish show starring his very own Daphne (Guinness, that is). Debuting on the bottom rung of the Paris schedule after years of being top dog in London didn't faze this most genial of designers. Instead, it made him sharpen up his act so that the cute, sixties-cartoonish, neon, pastel, and metallic collection full of delightful prom dresses turned out to be the first truly coherent outing of his career—with… -
Roland Mouret
Roland Mouret found a few key ways of moving on this season. His antennae picked up the need to add something looser and more naturalistic to his line, and as a Frenchman, that oriented him toward a North African vibe. His father served in the French army in Africa, and brought home souvenirs that were part of the household when the young Roland was growing up, and thoughts of djellabas and Zouaves and jewelry from the souk occurred to him for Spring. It's a fashion theme that has a strong Parisian history, from Saint Laurent to Azzedine Alaïa through to Riccardo Tisci's Givenchy. The… -
Kenzo
Antonio Marras is one of fashion's congenital romantics, given to grand gestures that stir the emotions. The backdrop for his latest collection for Kenzo was a huge golden disc—the sun hanging heavy over the Sahara. At the finale, it literally exploded in a shower of gold filaments that rained down on the catwalk while models walked in juicily shaded chiffons—aqua, peach, hot pink—with heads wrapped like nomad princesses. It was a spectacular conclusion to a show that took as its starting point the Middle Eastern excursions of the early twentieth-century English adventuress… -
Louis Vuitton
First impression of Louis Vuitton: confusion. As editors and VIPs scrambled to take their seats in the dark, security guards in the courtyard of the Louvre were shouting, "Vite! Vite!" and maneuvering people through the doors (punctuality is the thing at this house these days). Meanwhile, models in giant Afro wigs were already trotting past several empty front-row seats. What was the look? Another calculated mix-up Jacobs later summarized as being "about travelers—the movement that came after punk. Then we were thinking about hiking, trekking, and then denim and parkas—city…
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Look of the Day: Leighton Meester
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Happy Birthday, Rebecca!
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Celebrity Hair Scares
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Today's Top Hair: Blake Lively
We're loving the Gossip Girl's embellished pony. Find out how to get a similar style!
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The Engaging Brand
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Show #269 - 3 Steps to Design Thinking
6 Nov 2009 | 11:57 amShow 269 of The Engaging Brand leadership and marketing podcastis ready just for you. To subscribe or listen on your PC now - both for free, you don't need to download anything - all explained at the end of the post and don't forget GotoMeeting hold your meetings online for just $49/mo. Try GoToMeeting FREE for 30 days Today I am talking to one of my favourite authors - Roger Martin. Roger really makes me think about thinking! If you have listened to the podcast interview with him on how we need to learn to hold opposing thoughts together at the same time, then you can listen here. Tonight… -
Why bonfire night is so special to me
5 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pmBonfire night is a wonderful night in the UK and one which brings families together. It will always be special as it was 6 years ago today we lost my Dad...so I thought I would share a little story... I asked him about how to decide whether to join a company, he said"Only join healthy companies, check if it has the dreaded CDAIC"Looking totally confused I said "That sounds awful what is it...something contagious?"He looked and said "Highly....and it needs to be guarded against at every turn...it stands for corporate diarrhea and idea constipation. ....some symptons are... When faced with… -
Who are you...you are a diamond?
4 Nov 2009 | 4:03 amTalking business with Dad was always....infuriating and exciting...both at the same time :) I remember talking about "Work Anna" and "Home Anna" and wondering how much the two should overlap. We had a discussion about how core values have to apply to all parts of your world but then he said something which I think is as relevant to brands as it is to people....and very relevant in a world of social media. He said"You are a diamond"Clearly I started to smile and look very proud of myself because Dad then said"You are obviously a gem to me however that is not what I mean here., I mean that… -
How do you spend your time?
3 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pmI am reading all about design thinking in a book by one of my favourite thinkers Roger Martin (can't wait to record The Engaging Podcast about thinking later this week) He has made me think about how we spend our thinking time and how we should use the outcomes of thinking time to find more thinking time! It is a continual investment program.Here are my thoughts on thinking!Thinking time is about freedom, the freedom to think of new ideas and to see how the world could be....Thinking is then about taking those ideas and turning them from concept to reality.Thinking is then learning about what… -
It's not what you know....
2 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pm....it is how you use the knowledge that you have.... I have always been a learner, I just crave learning new things, going new places, meeting or connecting with new people. I never feel more alive than when I get the chance to connect new ideas, find new ways or learn from inspiring people.It is not necessarily the knowledge, it is the chance to use that knowledge to benefit others. For me, life is about taking that knowledge and applying it to your world and making the world a better place. 3 questions to ask yourself every nightWhat did you learn today? How can I use it to make the world…
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Customer Service That Astonishes
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Valued Based Pricing
3 Nov 2009 | 4:11 amRecently I deposited a cheque from a US client into my US funds account. I then immediately transferred a portion of that deposit into my current account which is in Canadian dollars. Two interesting things happen. First, the bank was unable to guarantee an exchange rate from US to Canadian funds. It seems that there is variation over the course of the day based on when “they” transfer the funds. I have learned that this is also the case when transferring funds online. Of interest, if I had withdrawn the funds and then deposited them into the Canadian account, I could have gotten… -
Don’t Be A Jack of all Trades
20 Oct 2009 | 5:31 amI read a post by Dumb Little Man that encourages people to focus on their strengths versus their weaknesses. This advice seems counter-intuitive, since we all should be striving for improvement in our lives — and our businesses. Their point is “you’ve got the potential to go further with your natural strengths than you do with your weaknesses.” When we build on our strengths, we continue to set ourselves apart from others who do not share the same strengths. It contributes to our uniqueness that makes us memorable — either as a person or a business. If we spend… -
Thank You
13 Oct 2009 | 5:36 amThese are 2 of the most powerful words in the English language — they are equally powerful in any language. They express our gratefulness for the benefits we have received, either in personal or business relationships. This past weekend was Thanksgiving here in Canada so I wanted to share a thanksgiving story about one of my clients — PRO-TAX, headquartered in Charlottesville Virginia. I have had the privilege to work with this organization since 2008 and they have consistently demonstrated their values and commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. And they are… -
When a Volume Discount isn’t a Volume Discount
6 Oct 2009 | 5:23 amDo you put barriers in the way of your customers that prevent them from giving you their money? My wife and I recently dropped by our local Blockbuster video to rent a movie. There was a special on previously viewed movies that offered 4 movies for $20.00 vs. $6.99 each. They had a large selection and we noticed there were a number of movies that either we hadn’t seen or thought they would be good to add to our home library — so we decided to purchase some. After sorting through the selection, we chose 10 movies - assuming that anything over the 4 movies would be available at… -
Customer Experience vs. Customer Service
29 Sep 2009 | 4:41 amSeth Godin recently wrote a post Cultural Wisdom that got me thinking about the difference between Customer Service and Customer Experience. He makes the point that cultural wisdom is the ability to discern when things don’t fit with your overall brand. The sophistication to know what fits with the norms of your brand culture — and the resultant opinion people form about that brand. Very often people will describe what I do as “Customer Service” or something along those lines. Whether as a speaker or a consultant, they quickly slot me into the term customer service…
