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I inadvertently started my blog during my infant son’s nap time back in 1999… before the term ‘blog’ was even popular.

Through it all, I believe…

Your style is your fingerprint in all that you do… it’s how you see the world + how the world perceives you.

 

The blog archives go back to the beginning and are updated regularly.  You’ll find 1,000’s of posts about modern business, branding, positioning, marketing, photos, fashion, style, beauty, lifestyle… and most importantly, how to do anything authentically. Enjoy!

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NY Fashion Week: Rebecca Taylor fashion show review

REBECCA TAYLOR | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week… A warm colored presentation of feminine pieces mixed with some edge and balanced with an air of innocence best describes the Rebecca Taylor fashion show for fall 2009. I picture these pieces on a cute, mousy girl at an art gallery opening sipping red wine, a little bit quirky, very creative and intuitive, she stares at the art with question but really she is wondering why Wendy ever left Neverland. >> More Mercedes Benz Fashion Week photos of the Rebecca Taylor fashion show The soft, warm colors are a nice relief after a lot of black and grey and they are matched with blue tights or socks and smudged blue

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NY Fashion Week: Custo Barcelona fashion show review

CUSTO BARCELONA | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week… Love Custo!!! I realize Custo Barcelona clothing may come off as ridiculous to some, it makes no sense, but that is what is to love about it!!! Wild patterns, a million colors all at once, texture mixing and playing no where near the rule book - fashion on acid - doesn’t that sound amazing?! >> More Mercedes Benz Fashion Week photos of the Custo Barcelona fashion show   There was a lot of shine - very hairy, sparkly fabrics, sequins and beading, metallic brocades, shiny satin and once again this beaded strand material similar to what I saw at Thuy. It was fabric upon fabric upon fabric to create tons

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Steinunn

STEINUNN Fashion Show Photos Milan Fashion Week - Fall / Winter 2009 - 2010 Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --March 5, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designer

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Rebecca Taylor

REBECCA TAYLOR Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Fall Winter / 2009 - 2010   >> Read Alix Kivlin's Rebecca Taylor Fashion Show blog review Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --March 5, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designerMercedes Benz Fashion Week New York

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Custo Barcelona

CUSTO BARCELONA Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Women's and Men's collection Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Fall Winter / 2009 - 2010   >> Read Alix Kivlin's Custo Barcelona fashion show review on the blog Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --March 5, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of Custo Barcelona

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London Fashion Week: Mary Katrantzou Fashion Show Review

Mary Katrantzou Catwalk - Fall / Winter 2009 … Bold graphic prints of perfume bottles in vivid colours printed onto silk fabric made up Mary Katrantzou's debut catwalk collection during London Fashion Week. >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos Showing at 9am, a sleepy-eyed fashion crowd were soon awoken by the vast array of flattering shift dresses and fluted skirts as well as skinny trouser shapes in shades of orange, blue, peach and gold. The collection, inspired by Coco Chanel's opinion: "A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future", used the printed shape of a perfume bottle to flatter the body, by accentuating an hourglass figure and coaxing the eye into believing the waist to

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London Fashion Week: Osman Yousefzada Fashion Show Review

Osman Yousefzada catwalk - Fall / Winter 2009 … Structured clean lines and sculpted shapes in a cool palette of grey, pale blue, white and teal gave a sci-fi feel to Osman Yousefzada's Cosmic Mughal' collection that strutted the catwalk at London Fashion Week. In a variety of textures ranging from boiled wool and cashmere blends to crepe jersey, the collection of A-line dresses and ultra wide high-waisted trousers looked simple and chic.   >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos The daywear section of the collection presented panelled wool coats and dresses as well as cropped jackets and high-waisted skirts. Draped gowns and short cocktail dresses dominated the eveningwear pieces. The collection was accessorized with black

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Weekly Web Roundup: 2.27.09

Who says what online this week… Beauty Tips from FocusOnStyle.com: Take the fright out of winter damaged hair with protein hair conditioners, try protein power for pretty hair!   Do you think you’re a smart shopper? The Beauty Brains explain how a new sale tricks our brains.   Grlawhirl gets a glimpse of fall 2009 trends at new york fashion week.   SheFinds found some new spring gladiator styles for you to wear, when the ground finally thaws.   SheZoom goes behind the scenes with Project Runway winner Leann Marshall at Fashion Week.   Smarter Fashion shows us some great options for hot equestrian style boots.   StyleBakery.com shares 10 ways to recession-proof your wardrobe.

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London Fashion Week: Krystof Strozyna Fashion Show Review

Krystof Strozyna Catwalk - Fall / Winter 2009 … Experimental, wearable designs in a variety of fabrics made for a striking, sophisticated Krystof Strozyna show with a fun, rebellious attitude.   The London Fashion Week fall - winter 2009 / 2010 collection of black, beige and nude tones was teamed with unexpected shades of neon pink and bleach-washed denim to liven the mood. A mixture of fabrics and textures in the form of silk, leather, denim and translucent voile made for an interesting collection from the Central St. Martins graduate. >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos   Structured tailoring was softened with flowing sheer fabric and silk mini dresses woven with coloured thread made for a

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Retail Remedy: Mango Adam Lippes Collection is delightfully delish

Mango says ole to limited edition Adam cheap chic designer looks for men and women… Ok, we know that we really do own T-shirts older than these models, but look beyond the youth and at the timeless modern silhouettes. The cheap chic concept continues with the limited edition Adam For MANGO womenswear line and Adam for HE menswear lines designed by Adam Lippes that launches worldwide on March 1 in over 1,200 Mango stores. For those not in the know, Mango is a delightful Spanish chain on the order of Zara or Club Monaco, and there really should be one near you! Key looks from the Adam womenswear capsule collection have a Halston flowy look in a spring palette of

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London Fashion Week: Ashley Isham Fashion Show Review

Ashley Isham Catwalk - Fall / Winter 2009 … A collection of draped gowns, skirt-suits and structured dresses in a vast spectrum of colours mixed 1940’s elegance with the glamour of the 1980’s in Ashley Isham's Fall/Winter 09 collection fashion show at London Fashion Week. A mixture of textures including satin, chiffon, jersey and organza were draped around the body in shades of gold, navy, magenta and emerald green. Black and white suits added a monochrome effect to the collection and white pencil skirts were teamed with black opaque tights. >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos Glamorous evening gowns were dressed down with black high-neck sweaters worn under the dresses while black leather gloves toughened the

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London Fashion Week: Mark Fast Fashion Show Review

Mark Fast Catwalk - Fall / Winter 2009 … Body-con knitted dresses in shades of black, orange and dusky pink gave a sexy, rebellious feel to Mark Fast's sizzling second runway collection at London Fashion Week. >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos As a winner of Topshop's New Generation award, Mark Fast presented another collection of tiny knitted dresses with intricate detailing and embellishment. Ladder stitches allowed flesh to be exposed, while giving a cobweb feel to the dresses and the length of the hem worked to the advantage of the leggy models. Knitwear this sexy is unthinkable and for day-wear you'd definitely have to team the dresses with leggings or trousers, but for evening-wear the

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London Fashion Week: Emilio De La Morena Fashion Show Review

Emilio De La Morena Catwalk - Fall / Winter 2009 … Bold shapes and structured collars mixed with Emilio Morena's signature body-con aesthetic gave a futuristic feel to the collection. Primary shades of canary yellow and pillar-box red were mixed with a touch of navy, fuchsia and brown to create a colourful fall 09 fashion show for the London Fashion Week collection. With the focus on the upper section of the body, built-up, fluted collars and boxy and exaggerated shoulders were used to give an eighties feel, with an ultramodern twist. Hounds tooth and striped prints took attention away from the structure of the cropped jackets and beading down the centre of the dresses worked to lengthen the silhouette. Stretch

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