Aside from the long vowel sound symbol above the O in their logo, I am a huge fan of Marc Ecko clothing for men (specifically the “Cut & Sew line”). I really love the urban styling and silhouettes of the brand, as well as their graffiti-inspired designs. Marc Ecko clothing is definitely not meant to [...]

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There’s one item that should be on every back-to-school shopping list – The JanSport Superbreak Backpack. It has been the  #1 selling backpack for students around the world for more than 30 years and has been reinvented almost as many times as it is years old. And this year is no different. With the introduction [...]

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Recently, I got into the mini-clutch as my handbag of choice. Although clutch bags have been around forever – the mini-clutch is a fairly new invention and one of the hottest accessories for fall back-to-school. I love it because it’s so versatile.  It’s roomy enough to fit all your evening gear like: keys, phone, credit card, [...]

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Over the weekend I went on a rare shopping spree of sorts to the Melrose Avenue shops in Los Angeles. By spree, of course, I mean 2-3 high quality pieces of clothing (we are going through a recession, after all). One of the first pieces of fabulousness that struck me was a gorgeous teal minidress. [...]

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As an antidote to lagging retail sales in the fashion industry, fashion legend and Vogue editor Anna Wintour has announced the very first Fashion’s Night Out in NYC September 10. She, along with designer Diane von Furstenberg will co-sponsor the event set to occur on September 10th in New York City and in 13 additional [...]

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Jazz up your hands with bold, colorful rings this fall. Who said you have to be married to have a flashy ring? With everything ranging from rings with dangling pearls to flower designs they are all out there. By adding a little glitz to your everyday life you will definitely have people turning heads. Both [...]

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In anticipation of Back-to-School, retailers everywhere are starting to slash prices on everything from school supplies to school uniforms. And not only are they having great blowout Back-to-School sales and offers, but they’re really hyping it up with contests and giveaways too, like Bing’s Back-to-School Backpack Contest, where you can win a $500 Visa cash [...]

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A curious thing happened to me this summer: In the past, you could count on me having a bi-weekly pedicure appointment booked through the sandal season, but this year, nada. While I admit that budget did play a role (I figured I’ve saved at least $150 forgoing the pedi ritual), it’s really not the whole [...]

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Bluefly’s having their biggest sale of the season and it’s called The Blue Sale. You can get up to 75% off designer handbags, shoes, and more. Plus, today, you can get an extra 10% off everything! Get Free People, Nanette Lepore, BB Dakota, Diane von Furstenberg, and more of your favorite designers are on amazing [...]

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In just a scant two or three weeks, students across the country will be packing up and heading to the opportunity of a lifetime: college! The challenge: fit nine months worth of clothes, decor, entertainment and (of course!) study aids into a tiny room (the average size for a dorm with two beds is 12×19 [...]

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