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Magzines are making their mark everywhere

It seems that not only ELLE is having a makover online, VOGUE has launched their new site ShopVOGUE.TV will return August 21st, and is making changes to the site...there are so many options now to fulfill ever fashionalities daily need for fashion that there are no excuses. (PS, I had never checked out the site prior to today) Great videos, shots from Fashionalities like you that are uploaded to the site, plus, videos that can be downloaded to podcasts...how ingenious is that! Now, when you are on the plane, subway, or bus and are bored you can watch a show from Shop Vogue Tv. Nothing like what ELLE is doing for every woman at HSN-that sells items from XS-3X and the cost for the items range from $19.95-highest so far a little under $150...this is reaching out to the true fashionista...with the money and the body to work the goods...so, unlike Vogue (the magazine), that we love to flip the pages to every month and get inspiration or wish to buy some of the pieces, or possibly search for the pieces at every store or online...you can purchase the items right here and now on Shop Vogue TV...though this is a little different, I see this as a competition with the already STRONG net-a-porter that I truly LOVE...but, we shall see where this goes...a little bit of ELLE, a little bit of net-a-porter, and a little bit of the Satorialist=the new and improved Shop VOGUE TV.
Enjoy!

HSN Fall Fashion Week Presented by Elle Magazine

I told you, but I thought that Ads speak louder than words:) Check it out everday this week at 10 pm.

Miss Meghan talks about The History of Stilettos

Heel history...Miss Meghan is also on HSN this week with her new show, Show Therapy...I couldn't find the show on youtube yet, but, this is pretty interesting...I will be reviewing her book soon and giving you all snappy quotes from this fabulous book...who says there is no history/learning in fashion!?

Curvy Girl Clothing - Better TV

This is an example of what BETTER TV has on their site everyday...These shows also air on stations across the US as well...check the site to find out the channel.

Fashion/Lifestyle TV for women online

Check out Better TV...there are short shows with quick fixes for things from taking care of your home to your style...these are really women that you can relate to...this is mainly focused on the mommy demographic, but a lot of the tips are really great...

Verbage

When did handbag become the word to use?? I used to use purse, but after working in top fashion, I realized that that was not a professional fashion word:) What else could you call the piece that you carry around all day with everything you need...pocket book, but, isn't that country...what else is there and do you think that purse is inappropriate:)

Decisions, Decisions

With the new bootie/oxford trend, I am not sure which style I want to buy for the season, there are so many options...I think it would be best to just get one style since it is a trend and not buy a lot...oh, what to do, what to do...Look at the line up below from Nordstrom:

$198.85 Max Studio 'Cooper' Ankle Boots

Calvin Klein 'Hadrian' Boot $149.95

Facade 'Cameron' Boots $129.95

Ash 'Ono' Bootie $159.95

MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Studio' Boot $197.95

Jeffrey Campbell 'Saple 2' Boot $139.95

LONG DISTANCE ATTENDEE

My mom went to meet SJP for yours truly:) I was soo excited when she sent me flix that she snagged with her cell phone...good undercover fashion work there mom:) I missed out on meeting SJP, but, my mom got to meet him for me:) I still haven't tried COVET-but, I have heard nothing but the best about it...and I LOVE (and my husband LOVES) LOVELY...and I still need to have something from BITTEN. I will be so excited when I finally get something from her line...

Tommy Rumor a Big Lie!!

I have heard this rumor so much and I didn't even listen...but, I figured I would share what I just heard from the people the lie involved...Tommy Hilfiger and Oprah.

I am honored to be tagged by Lavish Magazine

And I will pass on the torch to seven others after sharing why I LOVE Lavish Magazine and some tidbits about me:) Lavish magazine is the spot to go to for culture, fashion, and entertainment news. There is no comparison to this online magazine, I can't wait till it goes to print so that I can collect each issue...it's that good...I truly LOVE the connection with fashion and historical black figures in history that have influenced style. It's a great history lesson that mixes with my favorite topic, FASHION:)

1. I am a military brat and have lived in over 7 places! The BIG one, I was born in Spain and both of my parents were born in Oregon, so there is nothing Spanish about me:) I am now a military wife, so I will keep on the journey for while longer.

2. I am black and white, I LOVE being mixed and I love meeting others who are mixed...it is starting to be such a mixed world out there...I can't wait to bring my black/white/Indian kids into the world...

3. I am a notebook nut! Everyone that knows me, knows I have a notebook---be it big or small in my handbag...and the Tiffany's pen my mom gave me when I graduated:)

4. I love to travel...I am waiting for my husband to take me to India, that will be a HUGE blog once I get to go...so, everyone will know!

5. I have to wear bronze and blush everyday...my favorites are bronze: Pout and blush: Orgasm by NARS.

6. I grew my hair out to my natural curls and now am trying to decide what to do next...I am bored and ready for something new...but, natural is always BEST...but, we shall see what I will share shortly...

7. I am addicted to the net and fashion...ahhh! I can't ever get off...but, I love to share and meet new people/fashionistas...sharing is caring...so, get on and chat...I love to talk, or answer fashion or career questions...

Now, passing on the torch, I tag other blogs, hope you enjoyed and check out these fave sites of mine: StyleITonline.com, Style Bubble, The Fashion Informer, www.rsvp-817.blogspot.com, www.shesgotclass.blogspot.com, http://www.whowhatweardaily.com/, http://nwsavvy.blogspot.com

Fashion Sitings

With Fashion week on the verge, everyone must be getting antsy like me...another year not in the tents...I can't be too sad I guess, there are so many options to watch the shows now...I really can't complain...I can play dress up in every look I've got sit at my tv and take notes...ok, so the allure isn't there...but, at least we have the options, and here they are...whatever works for you...we have so many options...

As I had said last week, Elle is doing BIGGER and better things and revamping the magazine...I said that I look to www.elle.com for all of their great interactive fashion blogs, stories, shows etc. and now they will be featured on HSN starting August 18th, so get your Tivo's and DVR's ready to tape all of the inside shows all day long with nothing but fashion week and style tips from the greatest editors from ELLE:)

There is also:
www.Style.com
www.Net-a-porter.com (You will have to get their NOTES for the Fall Season coming soon!)
www.nymag.com (With the Fug Girls Sharing their thoughts)
www.fashionweekdaily.com (for what's going on behind the scenes and what is being whispered in the tents)

Who needs to go to the tents anymore??? Ok, we all want to still…but, at least now we have options to feel like we are right there in the front row…What other sites will people be watching?

BIGGER is ALWAYS BETTER

shopbop.com has always been AMAZING and has been providing additions to the site that we have all grown to love like the lookbook, trends option and now something even BIGGER....(drum roll...), the designer boutique. The site already had up and coming designers like Rachel Pally, Lauren Moffatt, L.A.M.B., Nieves Lavi and much more...and now their is a chic lineup of only the best from clothes to accessories. Definitely designer costs, but it is a start...for now, I will just be visiting for inspiration, but snaps*to shopbop.com, they are doing some BIG things!

Brian Reyes
Chris Benz
Derek Lam
Erickson Beamon
Fenton
Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes
Givenchy Shoes
Kiki de Montparnasse
Peter Som
Rachel Roy
Sari Gueron
Subversive Jewelry
T. Cyia
Thakoon
Zac Posen Handbags

Rachel Roy $1,500-I already LOVE Rachel Roy's pieces

Peter Som, $840-great color for the Fall

Brian Reyes, $1,875-I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!! My personal fave

Knocked Off

What can you say, inspiration, borrowed, or just an idea...I am not sure...but, I was flipping through the September issue of Teen Vogue and saw the new Nordstrom B.P. advertisement and couldn't believe my eyes...I saw a new item that resembled a vintage vest I had seen on Lolli by Reincarnation's vintage remixed items...as below...it makes it a lot easier and cheaper to just get the Nordstrom item...but, is it right??? Inspiration is a hard thing to say...

Cropped Military Vest, $157

Sashimi Utility Vest, ONLY $44!!!

Nordstrom knows what they are doing with their advertising...making everything in their ad easy to find for the customer with a quick link to all of the items advertised.

Introducing AZ Fashionalities

Coming soon, a blog all about the Life of AZ Fashionalities...There is nothing but Fashion in the State of AZ and people will be seeing that soon on my new site, AZ Fashionalities. Keep a look out for all things AZ Fashionalities has to offer...Here is a sneak peek into what AZ is doing with fashion events...on Friday night I attended a Fashion show like, yours truly Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. I didn't know what to expect, but I received above and beyond. Thank you AZ! I am excited for what is to come...For now, check out some of the Trend Images from Ladies in AZ...this just proves, they know what they are doing:)
Trends:
Dresses
Sleeve Detail
Prints
Legs, legs, legs (ladies in AZ are fit and ready to show it!)
LBD remixed with the right accessories
Red Trench Dress w/ Gucci Shoes w/ Grommet Detail, Simply Chic
High waisted Jeans, make any look complete
Mixed Media Animal Print
Finally, a pocket detail that will make any dress perfect to pose in...
Well, thank you ladies and keep a look out for more of AZ Fashionalities

Did you Know?

Watch out for the gap...Gap owns a shoe company called Piperline...and they actually have some cute shoes this fall...check them out, they are a bit expensive for a Gap brand...but, it's still fun to look, or buy for that matter:):

$250

Kenneth Cole New York $195
Franco Sarto $89

Select the Title to see article's I am referring to in previous blog and this blog

Age is not an issue...or is it...when it comes to clothes...

Fashionalities Age Issue

Sophistication vs. grown up….who is to say that the new trend this fall, being polished, has to be so “Grown up/old?” for example VOGUES article that explored what "younger girls" thought of the new trend and how they felt that they were wearing their mothers clothes. I, a 25 year old woman am excited about once again being a lady…I think that the 20’s to the 50’s exemplified what a woman is, a lady…although we are strong, and can do many things these days, I think that there is nothing wrong with being a woman and stepping out of a pair of jeans and into a delightful dress or skirt set…we have beautiful figures that can be exemplified through a dress, or a skirt…or a high waisted pair of trousers…Glamour magazine features a spread called Clothes that say “Grow-UP”, I say that these are clothes that exude elegance, intrigue, and everything that a woman is, beautiful.

I am hooked

Every Sunday I used to go to a Goodwill in Portland, Oregon and scour the racks for hours...it was something I had to do and I always left with gems...to this day, I still go to Goodwill for great finds...I recently found a vintage Dooney & Bourke that I LOVE for only $19.99!

Today, I found a site that is dedicated to yours truly, Goodwill http://dcgoodwillfashions.blogspot.com/...you have to check it out...I love it...and for more Goodwill fun, check out Goodwill's site: Shopgoodwill.com - Auctions Featuring Specialty Items from the ...

Similar Look from Overseas

If you like Urban Outfitters, I think you will like the Indiska site...the site sells clothes, accessories and home decorations...the only problem is...I don't think you can purchase online because the store is based in Norway...but, I think it is great to look at for inspiration...check it out: