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Savvy shoppers hock the Jimmy Choos they got at H&M for double retail price on eBay- The Cut

Twitter Killed the Celeb Star- The Black Snob

‘Unfriend’ is a New Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year (Among Others)- USA Today

Sarah Palin’s Stylist Outs Herself- The Cut

Dear Chris Rock: Let Black Women ‘Do Our Own Hair- The Black Snob

FYI On Personal Email and the Law-WSJ Law Blawg

Mangagement Ring Trend Means It’s the Ladies’ Turn to Put a Ring On It – NY Daily News

Burberry, LV and More at a CostCo Near You- Fashion Bomb Daily

Wintour Hires Obama Online Campaign Masterminds for Vogue.com- Fashionologie

Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) Dress Up Soiree

The IFB had an event during NYC Fashion week for fashion bloggers at Broadway East. It was the most fashionable professional convention of people ever!

 There was a line outside when I arrived

 A lot of mingling going on inside

 

 And a panel discussion on the evolution of the media and it’s effects on fashion publishing, especially online.

 It was completely packed in there, as you can see…standing room only.

 

 Thanks IFB!

 I  met a couple of really cool people, including Cynthia, creator of cmykaboom.com and another blogger and makeup artist, Jes.

NyC Fashion Week: Fashion’s Night Out Recap

Arriving in NyC 

Fast forward to night 2 (first night us girls just caught up on some gossip), Fashion’s Night Out!!!

 We had our guide:

Started out on  Seventh Ave. in Chelsea

 

 A little wine and cheese before heading out

 Went over to the Meatpacking District-Party @ Tory Burch. Apparently Russel Simmons was there at one point.

 Then went around the corner…

 

 Ingrid shopping for glasses @ Kenneth Cole

 Window shopping…

 Crazy people and mad paparazzi @ Stella McCartney. Kate Hudson was on her way…

 We didn’t want to stand in line, so we headed over to DVF

 

 

Where  Diane and Anna chatted it up

 And Diane posed for a pic with us

We were hungry from all of the shopping and partying so we went back to Chelsea to the Cafeteria. AMAZING food! There’s always a line, even at like 4 am.

 I had the chicken and waffles

Black Beauties: Jordan Dunn, Sessilee, Chanel, and Arlenis Cover the September Issue of i-D Mag

i-D will be the first fashion magazine to showcase women of color on the September 2009 issue.

 

 

See the video here.

New York Nights Are In Vogue

I’m headed to New York in a couple of weeks. So geeked! I haven’t been in far too long. I rarely make plans to do anything in particular when visiting a city, and am not much into site seeing, but there are couple of things this time around that Idefinitely want to do. I definitely want to hit up the not-so-new anymore Topshop.

It also so happens I’ll be there during fashion week. And, if you haven’t heard (you had to have been under a rock), on Sept. 10, in a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, U.S. and international editions of Vogue are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective world fashion capitals.

In the United States, American Vogue has joined with NYC & Company, the City of New York, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to enliven again the consumer spirit that churns the economy and boosts the local industry of America’s fashion capital, New York City. Next only to finance, fashion is the second-largest sector of industry in New York City—the headquarters of more than 800 fashion companies employing 175,000 people and generating $10 billion in total wages. At City Hall’s May 20 press conference to announce Fashion’s Night Out, Vera Wang said, “To put it bluntly, if people don’t shop, people lose their jobs.”

The first evening of New York Fashion Week, Fashion’s Night Out will encompass festivities galore— from inventive window displays to model and celebrity appearances. Champagne may flow; hors d’oeuvres may be passed. Rumors of musical performances, downtown barbecues, shoe capsules, limited-edition rings, and sweepstakes abound. Apparently there will be makeovers, brow bars, and haircut stations at sundry spots, too. Source

Also, in theatres will be The September Issue, the documentary feature film of the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour and crew. The September 2007 issue of the magazine is said to have weighed five pounds, the single largest issue of a magazine ever published (literally). The film was directed and produced by R.J. Cutler.

I of course, being the fashion fein that I am, want to see the film while I’m in NY (call me cheesy, but in my defense, it probably won’t make it to theatres here in the city, so …).

Since were so in Vogue today, don’t forget to catch the Head Diva in Charge, Anna Wintour, on David Letterman on Aug. 24th. She is everywhere all of a sudden. I don’t think it’s a coincidence. I am in the middle of Anna’a biography by Jerry Oppenheimer, and from what has been written, Anna will fight for her territory. If she has the slightest feeling that her position is being compromised, which is my suspicion, she’ll do what she has to in order to keep it. I think that has meant allowing the unprecedented access for the documentary, making appearances and giving interviews on 60 Minutes, Letterman, etc. I’m not exactly sure what it is. But, something’s going on over there. Mark my words.

No Ma’am!

 

Miss J has a book coming out titled, “Follow the Model: Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise and Power,” in which he (she?) tells of a story about being denied acces to a particular fashion show. When he arrived, a man told him,  “I’m sorry to do this to you, but I’ve been told they really don’t want you here.” Miss J didn’t cause a scene, but was embarrased. He writes,

I still don’t know why I was shut out of that show…As fate would have it, the same Brazilian designer later begged the producers ofANTM for two weeks to do our final runway show for cycle twelve with them in Brazil. All I have to say about that is God don’t like ugly, and Rosa Cha was such a a [sic] better choice and a total dream to work with.

Brazilian designer? Hhmm…Idk. But, you got to watch where you step in those stilettos. Source

Does Rihanna Read My Blog?

Probably not. Although, Kanye reads Sea of Shoes. So, it’s not  totally out of the question.

However, someone must have passed along my friend’s advice that the only way she and Chris could ever appear together in public would be to go on the Oprah Winfrey Show because bloggers are now saying that Rihanna won’t forgive Chris until he publicly apologizes on Oprah…because the public won’t forgive Chris either until the Queen of Daytime Television approves!

It’s Not Me, It’s You, Darling

I purposefully surround myself with only inspiring and encouraging people and things, which brings out the best in me.  One friend in particular deserves an honorable mention. He is the most positive, reassuring, happy person I know. He’s smart, has a great sense of humor, and never has anything negative to say. He is a breath of fresh air. He sounds ugly, huh? But, nope. He’s cute. A great catch, come to think of it. Back to the point. It’s contagious; his positivity rubs off on me. So, be mindful of the vibes you give off. What kind of energy are you spreading?

Rihanna and Chris Brown to Appear on Oprah?

Newsflash: for those of you who don’t know, Chrihanna is on again. In an interesting, 3 hour long conversation I had with a colleague over the weekend, our discussion inevitably came to a discussion on the topic. So I was asking how could the  couple really show their faces in public together ever again. And her reply, which I think is dead on, was “only if they go on Oprah.”

Oprah, however, had this to say to the couple Friday on ”Oprah Fridays (Live)”:

Chris Brown and Rihanna, if I was your friend, I would call you up and I would say, ‘Give it some time, get yourself some counseling, take care of yourself’…And also, love doesn’t hurt. I’ve been saying this to women for years: ‘If a man hits you once, he will hit you again…’

Oprah also plans to dedicate an upcoming episode of her show to the topic of domestic violence. Chances are Chrihanna won’t be on the couch.

Trend Alert: Denim

Kanye West  knows. He and his new lady friend, Amber Rose, who I’m keeping a close eye on( I’m kinda diggin her style), were both seen wearing denim all over NY Fashion Week. Actually, I don’t think Kanye took his off all week.

Anyway, apparently anything goes. Denim on demin, light on light, dark on light, light on dark, you get it. But also, skinny, baggy, straight and wide leg, harem leg (think Aladdin), shorts,  dark, faded or stonewashed… And, they’re everywhere and at every price point. See for yourself: Jean Jackets, Acid Washed Jeans,  Distressed Levis, Destroyed Demin Shorts