Look how adorable this is and you could make it yourself!! Make it tomorrow and have it for the weekend! And make one for me if you have time! Visit Blissful Living Studio’s blog to sign up for the course here.
0 comments permalink | 9:30 AM | 6.16.2009 |
Wow! What a list of fabulous Phoenicians. The following is from their press release…
In honor of the tenth year since its chapter’s founding in Arizona, Fashion Group International® of Arizona, Inc. today announced the 10 fashion and design industry icons to be honored at their inaugural Night of Stars gala on September 17th, 2009. This group of prestigious companies and individuals has had a significant impact on the growth and success of the fashion industry in the Valley over the last decade.
1. Reporting on Style: YES Magazine / Arizona Republic. YES is THE place we turn to for our weekly fashion fix and to read about the latest fashions, hottest local designers and shopping in the Valley. In addition, its parent publication, the Arizona Republic, regularly covers fashion, as do other publications underneath the Republic umbrella, including AZ Magazine and AZ Society.
2. Dressing the Valley’s Most Fashionable: Amy Videan, Saks Fifth Avenue. Amy has been in the fashion business for over 25 years. As the director of the Fifth Avenue Club for the last 12 years, she has styled and worked with many of our finest community members and applauded their philanthropic work. Her taste is impeccable as her clients will attest to and her eye for that perfect style supreme.
3. Bringing Influential Designers to the Valley: Neiman Marcus. Neiman Marcus opened its doors at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 1991, becoming one of the first luxury retailers to come to the Valley. Since opening, they have “wowed” us with their impressive line-up each season of designer personal appearances and trunk shows, including Christian Louboutin, Carolina Herrera and David Yurman.
4. Teaching the Future of Fashion: Judith Everett, Northern Arizona University (NAU). Educating fashion students for over 30 years, Judith is a professor of merchandising at NAU. She has also co-authored three books about fashion and merchandising, including Guide to Producing a Fashion Show, Promotion in a Merchandising Environment and Writing for the Fashion Business.
5. Local Designer Turned International: Kiran Rai, Sir Alistair Rai. As the designer and creative director of Sir Alistair Rai, Kiran creates pieces that reflect her life experiences and cultural history, making a statement with powerful messages. Beginning with t-shirts emblazoned with catchy slogans, celebrities quickly became fans of the line. She has since branched out into ready-to-wear clothing and accessories. The collection is carried at over 500 stores worldwide, including Nordstrom and Selfridges.
6. Fashion Photographer: Ellen Barnes. Ellen has spent over two decades as a fashion photographer, shooting supermodels like Cindy Crawford, Kim Alexis, Kelly Emberg and more, while working for CPS Direct Marketing in the Valley. Today, a renowned fashion and lifestyle photographer, Phoenix is her home base.
7. Jewelry Design: French Thompson. In addition to designing one-of-a-kind jewelry for three decades, French owns an experiential gallery on Main Street in Old Town Scottsdale. For the store, he searches for great designers to represent and showcase, and currently features original creations by 25 artists from around the world, in unusual gemstones and precious metals.
8. Fashion Historian: Dennita Sewell, Phoenix Art Museum. Dennita has served as the curator of fashion design at the museum for almost a decade. She has created 24 original exhibitions, from motorcycle jackets to couture vintage and contemporary fashion, and brought amazing collections to the Valley, including Chado Ralph Rucci last year.
9. Making a Mark on Retail: Tom Simon, Hub Clothing. In 1991, Tom launched the original HUB Clothing store in Tempe with an emphasis on luxury denim. Now, with a larger storefront at Scottsdale Fashion Square, HUB continues to be a leader in high-end denim and cutting-edge casual clothing in keeping with his early vision.
10. Fashion Collector Extraordinaire: Robert Black. Robert is renowned for his extensive collection of vintage clothing and accessories. With iconic brands ranging from Chanel to Balenciaga, he has collected for over 15 years and amassed approximately 500 unique pieces. The former owner of FORD/Robert Black agency, he recently co-authored a book about Hollywood designer William Travilla and is planning to open a designer vintage boutique this fall with business partner Doreen Picerne.
More about FGI…
Since 1983, Fashion Group International in New York has honored icons, stylemakers and transformers of fashion and design at its annual Night of Stars gala. Past honorees include: Carolina Herrera, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Audrey Hepburn, Tom Ford, Manolo Blahnik, Richard Avedon, Oscar de la Renta, The Lauder Family and Diane Sawyer, just to name a few.
Fashion Group International, Inc. is a global non-profit association of over 6,000 professionals of achievement and influence representing all areas of the fashion, apparel, accessories, beauty and home industries. Some notable members include Donna Karan, Betsey Johnson, Geoffrey Beene, Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen and Diane Von Furstenberg. For more information, visit www.fgi.org.
2 comments permalink | 9:00 AM | 6.15.2009 |
Pardon my Rachel Zoe, but this is "bananas".
When I jumped on the fashion blog bandwagon, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. Ironically, a blog is very personal – my personal account of fashion in my everyday life as a Phoenician, mommy, fashion lover, shopper, beauty product junky, spoiled brat, etcetera, etcetera… Not everyone is going to share my opinion of what’s fashionable or fabulous, some may take offense to my honesty (you know who you are! xoxo) and most importantly, I often wonder will my little voice be heard so that I can help or at least entertain fellow shoppers and shop-keepers?
So, I would like to dedicate today to fashion bloggers. If you have a favorite, leave a comment today on a posting or email them a virtual high-five or send them an amazing bouquet like the one I received from Xavier College Prep (Holy Manolos!). Feed their fashion souls to keep trudging on in their Jimmy Choo’s (real or borrowed).
And if you want to read some awesome articles about the success and influence of fashion blogs, see the following articles posted in the LA Times…
“Style Bloggers Get Personal About Fashion“
“Fashion World Turns to Bloggers To Get the Word Out” (This article was brought to my attention by the “Fashion Techie”, Tierra M. Wilson of www.tierramwilson.com and www.techstarlet.blogspot.com)
0 comments permalink | 10:00 AM | 6.11.2009 |
I was rolling through Target in Scottsdale at The Pavilions and came across new items for the Converse One Star line of casual dresses, button-up shirts and shorts. Of course, when you’re not looking for anything, you find a million fabulous things!!
Here are the pieces I bought. Perfect for summer bbq’s, 4th of July picnics and more…
Converse One Star Twisted Dress $34.99. Cotton, blue & white striped with matching ribbon belt.
Pair this Converse One Star Twisted dress for $34.99 with oxfords for a casual day look (above) or dress it up like me on Saturday night with some heels and this fun necklace I found by Erickson Beaman $49, in the jewelry case also at Target…
The Erickson Beamon Bubble necklace $49
I also picked up these Converse One Star Bermuda shorts in True White $24.99. These had a better fit for me than any of the Mossimo brand shorts famously found at Target. I love their lightweight 100% cotton fabric and they’re a great length for a mommy like me. But, choose your knickers wisely! I’m tempted to buy them in every color for the summer (khaki and navy). Again, great with white oxfords. I picked up the Merona White Oxfords for $14.99 to go with my new Converse dress and shorts.
Converse One Star Bermuda Shorts $24.99
So, lots of great stuff at Target right now for great value! Shop all these pieces by clicking Converse One Star at Target.
0 comments permalink | 9:00 AM | 6.9.2009 |
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