Posts for April 30th 2009

Quote of the Moment - Independence Influences, says Rachel Roy

April 30, 2009

“

My biggest influences are strong creative women that chart their own path, lead their own lives and drive the course of history.

”designer Rachel Roy via Twitter press conference

by: Ella M | 0 Comments
Filed under Fashion, Quotes, designers, feminism, Of the moment | Tags designers, Twitter, designer, Rachel Roy

Come Attend Designer Rachel Roy's Twitter Press Conference

Come with us to @ttend this designer's press event on Twitter.com. It's happening just about now @ 3pm EST. We wrote about this happening and featured some of her fashions on the blog earlier, here.

See you there, then see you back here!

by: Ella M | 1 Comment
| Tags Twitter, Rachel Roy, Rachel Rachel Roy

How Does a Summer Trend LOOK ON:
Stars & Zips or Never

April 30, 2009

Bulky, curves in wrong places, and nearly impossible to layer...

A trend overdone can seem fabulous on the rack or a rack-shaped model, and certainly evokes a buzz-like high of near- or all-couture top fashion ...

But ...

Does it always look so fantastic on women?

3.1 Phillip Lim Winding Zipper Dress $895 - eLuxury

Even the oft-thought of being not "real" women, celebrities, may not look their best in the hottest trends when taken to high fashion extremes, unfortunately.

Even though we love this 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, we all may have to face the possible reality that it's more art than wear.

(Although we now wonder about its skirt version!)

by: Ella M | 0 Comments
Filed under Fashion, celebrities, Designer, the-rules, fab-or-fug, Fug, Styling, CelebFug, look on wardrobe | Tags Celebrity, designers, celebrities, designer

Weekly Links from IFB Fashion Bloggers

April 30, 2009

39th & Broadway - bitching about the term "skinny bitch".
A Typical Atypical - arguing poetic against die-easy, kill-easy trends.
Broke & Beautiful - Blogger's favorite re-usable totes/market bags for Earth Week.
Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog - High styled feather jewelry, earrings and lots more!
Culturistas - Tips on how to shop for vintage fashions
Debutante Clothing - A private, curator-led tour of the Valentina exhibit in NYC
Dirty Laundry - Who needs Marc Jacobs when you have DIY?
Dramatis Personae - B & Lu, plus sized for this blogger
Fashion in my eyes - Interview with Sarah Korsiak Cellier, owner of a vintage shop with designer pieces
FashionMind - Blogger's ensemble, fashionista in a feminine coat, bright tights, and to-dah pumps.
Fasshonaburu - A public request for online stores to provide more and better pictures of their merchandise!
Gladys L - Construction boots or Lotus shoes? The astonishing Chinese quest for female beauty incorporating small feet!
In Pursuit of Fashion - Bleach for beginners: How to DIY the latest trend, bleached jeans.
Independent Fashion Bloggers - 6 Do’s and Don’ts for Networking Online
Retro Chick - Ethical Design Spotlight - Heart’s Desire Jewellery (+ 20% Discount!)
Style Symmetry - Blogger's Storage System for Belts.
StyleCovered - How fusing trends and culture can create something unique and chic! Who said covering up had to be boring?
The Art of Accessories - The Art of Accessories show you how to make your own tinted moisturizer, how thrifty?
THE COVETED - The Coveted: Two chances to win Pequito Bun Vintage Jewelry!
The Curvy Fashionista - The brains behind Full Figure Fashion Week- Gwen DeVoe dares to bring Plus Size Fashion to the forefront
The Style PA - Where to go in Leeds for Vintage fashion and beauty treats.
Work Chic - Blowing your shopping budget? It may be your shopping habits!

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Designer taking the Net by Storm:
Meet Rachel Roy's Styles

April 30, 2009

And today comes the story...

Rachel
Roy

First come the designs...

Rachel Roy, designer of what you see above and more, is debuting a diffusion line, Rachel Rachel Roy, to be sold exclusively at Macy*s department store, and she's in the midst of introducing this (and to many still, herself) online ... through Twitter. (source: Style It)

Today, Thursday April 30th at 3 p.m. EST she will be answering your questions (if tweeted with the #rachelroy characters) via a groundbreaking (or is it really?) Twitter Press Conference @rachel_roy. We believe there is still time to get questions in this morning. Also note Rachel tweeted through @Coutorture yesterday as well, discussing the corresponding fashion show.

This should be interesting as far as Internet breakthroughs and tech fun are concerned, and to those in the fashion world, especially blogosphere, but of course it's also about the clothes. So enjoy these selections from her main line's current collection, above.

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Filed under Fashion, designers, Designer, tech, geeks | Tags designers, Coutorture, Twitter, designer, Rachel Roy, Rachel Rachel Roy

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