More for fun to check out

2 Great new vintage sites to check out (on the radar)

1. Adore Vintage
Another next-generation vintage site that's mixing the old with the new, Adore Vintage has an impressive range of dresses from the '50s and '60s (if that's your style). But if you're in the market for some serious old-school jewelry at equally vintage prices, you've come to the right place.

What We Want: Tuscan Sun Necklace, $39.












2. Spanish Moss Vintage
The vibe here is definitely thrift-store princess, but with such reasonable prices, you can take a chance on some great-looking '70s boots or a little romper without too much guilt.

What We Want: '70s Denim Playsuit, $71; '70s Riding Boots, $139.

















So this is hilarious. Found at trend hunter website...
Its a condom holder that companies are trying to brand in Japan that is in your belt buckle. For men and women.

"enjoy romance" for the sex addict on the go?

To funny...whats next? a watch that a condom pops out of?

Site to love

www.Streetpeeper.com

a great site to check out new styles in all the major cities around the world. Seoul and Paris always have new interesting yet chic clothing on the street.










Short jumpsuits are still in. Grab one while they are still hot and do-it-yourself chic by adding on a peacock feather such as the one I found at singer22.com here on the left. Be creative...ps where a headband across the forehead. The hippie vibe is so awesome right now.















Dress by chanel. I am channeling my inner wedding planner with my sister getting married in oct! So close!













Try new looks like ruffles, fringing. Here one designer took the trend of cut off tops into a wedding dress.

I mean its customary to end every show with the wedding dress so I say all the more power to designers to embrace this wedding season and be creative!

Brickfirst Scholarship

I just entered the Brickfish scholarship contest for a great picture! Please see my paris picture I submitted and vote for me!

My Favorite Photo (I've Ever Taken) Brickfish

Shopper time

This is interesting if you are looking into putting customers into target market segments...
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New study divides shoppers by behavior

GMA SmartBrief | 07/20/2009

A Henkel Consumer Goods study of consumer behavior looked at three years of data and divided shoppers into three categories based on behaviors. "Shoptimizers" are influenced by pre-shopping stimuli such as coupons and circulars. "Mainstreeters" are sensitive to in-store promotions, and "Carefrees" ignore prices and buy what they want. Hub (N.J.), The (07/2009)"

New innovations and trends for you!

Please, I know it's completely corny looking its good and a great beach read I swear! :) I am half way through and highly surprised at my enjoyment of the book. LC is also currently working on a draft for a 2nd edition so ill cross my fingers for another book!












I thought this was really neat! Its "The Amana-Jot refrigerator from Whirlpool is a giant food-preserving whiteboard". I would have loved this as a kid and its a great way to leave messages or notes to your self and your family during the day!


--June weather boosts in sales
There could be hope for me and everyone else trying to get work in retail. "UK retail sales values rose 1.4% on a like-for-like basis and 3.2% on a total basis, from June 2008, when sales had been hit by cold wet weather,figures from the British Retail Consortium reveal." Now thats more like it. Lets get rid of this recession please.

--River Island
Riverisland.com
I love this brand and I just discovered it a few months back. Look into it now because i guarantee it's trying to be the new Forever 21. "River Island has confirmed it will proceed with developing a new national distribution building at Magna Park, Milton Keynes." With this expansion it will most likely have a faster turnover which means it will rival topshop, H&M, and forever 21 in getting new trends in and out like light speed.












Love this purple WILLOW top on this lady in West Broadway.
Street peeper website

Also check out this website to get images of street style and how people are putting together outfits from Paris to Berlin.

Pardon the Absence

So I have been lacking on posts recently because I have actually been studying in Paris for awhile in Trend Forecasting and Fashion Styling.
It really was an absolutely amazing trip there and even though I didn't know French I was able to cope and really feel like I was living there by the end of it.

Here is a girl that I found at a local bar that I thought had an absolutely great outfit. Very menswear inspired and yet with feminine touches.





















Here is a girl I spotted on the metro that I thought also had really cute boots.