Archives » September, 2007

RFL Charity Shopping Round Up I

As promised the other week here are some of the currently available items of which all proceeds go directly to Relay for Life.

 These cute bangles are offered by Caroline Apollo in exchange of a small donation to Relay for Life vendor. You get both of them, one for each arm. I have these myself and I […]

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That 70s Blog

Is it 2007? or when the ball dropped did we move into the new year of 1977? Well, whether WE are in 2007 or the age of disco, fashion has stepped back in time! First it was the 80s, now this! Loves it!

This polyester “Travolta” suit I found along with the blue and gold body […]

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Sneak peek of the Paper Couture Fall/Winter line

I’ve mentioned the MO Island show in a couple of different posts, and it was a really great show, collecting together a lot of talented designs and designers, including a few that I didn’t know about or hadn’t seen before. When I arrived, though, I was surprised to see the Lu sisters arrayed at […]

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Girl?s Night Out? or The Art of Cross Dressing

Last night I went out with my friend Manna and since we both like shopping a lot, we stopped over at Shai’s to check out her latest releases. However sexy and beautifully made, all four of our eyes went over to the other side of the shop… to the men’s section. I can’t speak for Manna, but I […]

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Sculpties Make The World a Better Place

Well…. our virtual world… and if not better…. how about more beautiful? 
Ever since the sculpties were brought to SL last week, a number of designers have been releasing awesome new things. And this is only the beginning. More people will dedicate themselves to this awesome new technique of prim creating, and when people will develop and sophisticate […]

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Update 3: Last Call now open!

Update III [CT]: I just had to post this lil’ fashion treat. This is Ginny’s “Urban Cowboy” set, por femme (there’s also a version of this outfit available for the guys), and I decided why not be a little bit country and a whole lotta rock ‘n’ roll — so I added a cowboy hat […]

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Jew-elry

Boy George with Jewish bling

A charity case himself, Boy George recently participated in a fundraising fashion show while flashing some hefty Jewish bling—thereby revealing himself to be the love child of Mr. T and Sammy Davis, Jr.

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New York Fashion Week: John Varvatos Spring Summer 2008 Runway Review

For S/S ‘08 John Varvatos presented a collection based in bohemianism.
The designer stayed in touch with the uber masculine looks that have become his trademark.
Varvatos is for the man who cares about how he looks but doesn’t want to admit to caring about fashion.
The collection featured loose fitting, roomy pants. Lapels on coats and […]

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New York Fashion Week: 3.1 Philip Lim Spring Summer 2008 Runway Review

For S/S ‘08 the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection presented relaxed playful tailoring.
The runway presentation was presented alongside women’s wear looks.
Jackets and shorts were paired in easy carefree ways. Gladiator sandals were ubiquitous on the models. Ascots and rolled ankles allowed for a laid back chic look.
Bold yellows and reds contrasted with black […]

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The New Look In New York

A new and distinct menswear market has emerged from New York.
In an article in Old Gray Lady, David Colman reports about the exciting shift that has transformed the image of American menswear. For decades there were two schools of thought:
Classic preppy style a la Ralph LaurenStylish, fashion conscious European labels
You were either enrolled in […]

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