
5/15/2013
The Met 2013 Gala has been the swankiest of affairs to date. The annual fête, which formally kicks off the Metropolitan Museum of Art's yearly Costume Institute exhibit, always brings in a bevy of style stars, from models to designers to Hollywood's A-list.
Last year, celebs shined in metallic ensembles, each giving a unique nod to Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada. This year, we expect things to be totally different -- with a theme like "Punk: Chaos to Couture," we're bound to see plenty of studding, black leather and perhaps a few mohawks.
Here's our favorite pick hot off the red carpet!

10/14/2012
3/05/2012
Alexis Bittar
His Lucite jewelry excites me! It's like a painting by Modigliani or sculpture by Anselm Keifer, you cannot mistaken that for another artist's work.
2/27/2012
Shailene Woodley's Vanity Fair Party Dress
The Oscars 2012 is now over. Vanity Fair's Party coverage showing Shailene Woodley (nominated for The Descendents) in a pretty dress and look at her shoes too! I have been thrilled to see how much she knows what looks good on her, I am assuming at this point in her career she's not dressed by some high paying stylist. Designers should find their muse and know their market. Are you dressing someone like Shailene Woodley or Meryl Streep, know your target market. BTW, don't say 18 to 55, the age range crosses 3 generations of life styles and body types!
2/16/2012
La Perla Sexy
Women don't wear lingerie for their men or partner. You have to feel good for yourself, I mean, me as a woman and be confident of who I am/you are. La Perla offers luxurious designs that make me scream! We need more genuinely pretty and sexy lingerie. What so cool is that you know you have something so beautiful on, underneath, quite an imagination.
2/12/2012
Fergie in JPG, Just Perfect!
Fergie, good job picking this dress! It's the Grammy, you got to look like a Rock Star! I vote thumbs up for you.
Hand Work on Silk
I am back! I took a hiatus from blogging to concentrate in putting business operational changes in place. For those who want to launch a line, it's never too late to start. We have successfully helped 6 indie labels to launch in the last 6 to 8 months! Quality is always a question: silk items are soft and it's always going to a little bit of puckering on the hem. Look at the Hermes Square Pocket shown.
8/27/2011
Happy Saturday :: Gossip in Style
I was at a fashion event, not the Met gala, unfortunately. Aging beautifully came up as a topic, I think someone needs to feed Vera Wang, when one is over 50, a little more body fat keeps one young. Fat is natural collagen, get it? Please send her a Wagyu burger.
8/18/2011
7/17/2011
Gold Standard
Gold is great if used sparingly, to me, it's never the choice for accessories. This Linda Johnson band, however, is amazingly beautiful, my pick for the month.
6/04/2011
Flame Bracelet by House of Waris
Its unique design with black diamonds deserve a mentioning here. I simply think of this bracelet one masterpiece.
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6/01/2011
Sarah Burton
Sarah Burton Presents Awards :: "Burton, the creative director of the eponymous Alexander McQueen label - himself a legendary CSM alumni - presented the award for first runner-up, which this year went to womenswear designer Nicholas Aburn. The designer presented a collection of voluptuous and padded silhouettes with stripes and huge hats thrown into the mix." by Jessica Bumpus for Vogue UK
5/24/2011
Coach Luxe Bags Making a Comeback
The sales of luxury goods are up 11% this first quarter and Coach is planning to bring back their high end bags.
5/14/2011
2/02/2011
Hot News :: Gap's CEO Replaced
1/31/2011
Footwear. Artwear. Brian Atwood's Fantasy.
8/17/2010
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6/05/2010
Makeup 101 with Terri Tomlison

4/19/2010
Jean Paul Gaultier for Target A Miserable Failure

Nothing worse than a designer brand going mainstream and failed in quality, construction and fit. Target does not always have the right manufacturer for making its products, you have to look carefully what's going on with a garment. Gaultier's dress shown here uses the cheapest material (hair salon cape) and with bad sewing (seams falling apart, buttons come undone on the rack), it's a miserable failure.
2/11/2010
Losing McQ
It's been snowing all day here. The office is closed. I have a sore throat and a runny nose. Sad news came on BBC, my favorite fashion genius Alexander McQueen had died. Oh no, no, no, no ... a dramatic and unexpected ending just like his fashion shows.
1/31/2010
Mi Energia Simply Positive Collection

A collection that empowers women world wide to think POSITIVELY! How unique! Women need to support this line as part of the proceeds will help fund educational programs for empowering the next generation of young women. Go to Shop Mi Enegia or call us. Yes, this handbag line is Made In USA with Simply Positive energy by non-sweat shop workers. I work in the shop, trust me!
11/26/2009
Dressing for Mr. Fredericksen
Michelle, Queen of U.S.A

Michelle Obama looks like a true royalty of blue blood in her Naeem Khan. I disagree that Naeem is the new Wu, Naeem is Naeem, period. His gowns have souls, they are not just fluff. I know garments well, we make high-end garments for designers in the USA, fabrics and fit have to be just spot on. When a woman is at a certain age (above 30), she needs to accentuate her grace and wears styles that complement her inner beauty. Clothes are great accessories to wisdom. A confident woman wears Naeem Khan.
9/22/2009
Big News! Pink Memo's Editor in Chief Katrina Szish Hosts 2009 FGI Dallas Awards Gala
Koi Suwannagate Fights Back
The New Master - Christopher Kane
6/15/2009
Lauren Leonard, Power 30 Fashion Designer
5/30/2009
NO TO - Design Piracy Prohabition Act
Please read and sign petition to stop Design Piracy Prohabition Act!
2/28/2009
Michelle's Style
2/16/2009
Isabel Toledo

11/30/2008
Fashion Group International 8th Annual Rising Star Awards (DALLAS)

Craig Muller was our Fashion Design Honoree this year at the star studded black tie gala on November 8. It was my pleasure to co-chair this event with Lori Veith's Dana Melton for Fashion Group International Dallas. The event was hosted at Hotel Palomar Dallas, other honorees were: Toni & Guy in Career Achievement, Jan Strimple in Fashion Innovation, Pink Memo in Fashion Communication, Kenneth Craighead in Inspirational Leadership, Kacky & Carl in New Community Retailer and Holly Johnson Gallery in Art. Dallas is truly the fashion hub for the fashion devotees.
9/21/2008
c a r n c e Dallas Designer Emerges
7/31/2008
Koi Sunwannagate Needs a Margarita

7/02/2008
4/19/2008
McQueen's Femme Fatale

2/16/2008
ICON STYLE P. Valentine Designer Competition

1/16/2008
Birds of Ohio at PrintSource New York Show

Just finished trend scouting at New York City's Direction Show and PrintSource for inspirations. Both shows are held at the Penn Plaza right across from the Madison Square Garden on 7th. Spotted some great talents at the show, Birds of Ohio brings in fresh eyes on vintage print interpretation and new print design ideas. Missi and Brian are very helpful and personable. For designers who want to do their own fabric prints, talk to the Birds of Ohio team at missi@birdsofoh!
1/01/2008
2008 Fashion Colors

This Spring and Fall we are seeing lots of brights. Our Kate and Cate design team's creating fruity and garden inspired classics for those who just can't wait to be at the front of the trend. The linesheet will be available some time next week. Kick off the year by previewing the hottest new colors.
12/29/2007
New Year Green Direction

New Year's Resolutions? You may have "eat healthy" or "lose some weight" in mind. How about practicing Yoga? Better yet, do Yoga wearing one of the best bamboo eco-friendly clothing lines in comfortable designs! The winner of our Sustainable Award Design, HipToBamboo, is the best bamboo clothing label in the market. Babette Sanders, the designer, has been teaching Yoga for years and her bamboo clothing line is so soft and beautiful. Go Green in 2008, wear Bamboo!
12/25/2007
Fashion Business Quiz
Let's see ... do you think you know much about how to start a clothing line? Contact us today to see if you will qualify for a first hour free consultation.
12/24/2007
Behind the Scene of The Fashion Industry
Have you ever wondered how a line of clothing is being developed? Many people don't know that manufacturing is not as glamorous as one may think, the final products are fashionably worn on celebrities but there are a lot of people involved in the whole process from design conceptualization to packaging. Here is a video you can see how a domestic team is getting a clothing line ready:
12/23/2007
Fashion Business Basics 101
The much anticipated fashion business basics 101 online how-to start a fashion business guide is officially available at
www.instyleexchange.com/info/biz101/introduction.html. It's a friendly guide perfectly designed for newbies to the fashion industry. Do you want to be a fashion designer? Then don't miss this chance to learn more about how to start a clothing line from the people who've done that.
www.instyleexchange.com/info/biz101/introduction.html. It's a friendly guide perfectly designed for newbies to the fashion industry. Do you want to be a fashion designer? Then don't miss this chance to learn more about how to start a clothing line from the people who've done that.
12/22/2007
12/19/2007
KC3 Laced T-Neck Top

12/18/2007
Barneys New York Marc Jacobs Ball Pump

OMG! Look at Marc Jacobs' ball pump, how cute! I bet they are also quite comfortable. I had a pair of high heels from his line I swear I can run in them. Marc Jacobs has amazed me with his creativity, it's hard to imagine how much time he actually sleeps with all these lines to design and market. Fashion design students, please take heart - it is all about hard work.
12/17/2007
T'is the Wine for Your Parties This Season

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