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    YOOX Celebrates "American Glamour" With FIT And An Exclusive ...

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    Lisanne Silverman on Nov 9, 2009 12:21 PM PST
    Vintage Halston, Bill Blass, Rodarte. If your heart rate sped up just a bit upon reading those words, you'll want to check out the vintage sale going on at YOOX right now! It's a part of American Glamour, a YOOX shopping event, and American Beauty: Aesthetics & Innovation, an FIT exhibition that debuted last Friday. The exhibit features about 75 couture masterpieces from 20 designers, while the American Glamour sale will showcase a collection of samples by fifteen designers including the aforementioned Halston and Blass, plus other legendary couturiers and even some contemporary designers (Laura and Kate Mulleavy of Rodarte, Ralph Rucci, Isabel Toledo, to name a few). Part of the motivation behind the event is to show that America's contribution to fashion goes far beyond the invention of sportswear and the rise of mass marketing, and also to provide a highly curated collection of one-of-a-kind items to breathe life into an industry where trends are exhausted and uniqueness is often hard to come by. Click here to shop the exclusive collection and learn more about YOOX and FIT.
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    Eco-Fashionistas Choose Chic Vintage Cashmere

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    Mary Kincaid on Oct 16, 2009 8:22 AM PDT
    Cashmere, that downy layer of hair underneath a goat's belly, is 1/16th the thickness of a human hair and eight times warmer than wool. Known as "the diamond fiber" in China, cashmere is super luxurious to the touch and oh-so-comfy to wear. But choosing vintage cashmere is the most responsible option since the demand for new cashmere fashion items is creating devastating effects on the environment. The enormous herds of goats grazing on China's grasslands is creating barren dust bowls and unleashing devastating dust storms. This dust enters a highway of dirt and pollutants called the trans-Pacific transport and shows up here in North America. When you factor in these environmental costs, that new "affordable" cashmere sweater imported from China is not nearly as inexpensive as it seems. So when possible, choose vintage cashmere like the beautiful examples here. Just click the slideshow to see the selection.
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    Vintage Fashionistas Go For The Gold!

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    Mary Kincaid on Oct 9, 2009 8:23 AM PDT
    James Wilson Marshall discovered gold in California in January 1948 and started the California Gold Rush that profoundly changed America. Now, with gold prices reaching record highs, many people are scrambling to cash in on a modern-day Gold Rush by selling their old gold jewelry. But consumers should beware. Gold-buying scams are rampant, and, according to the BBB, some of the worst offenders are the companies advertising on late-night cable television. So take the time to read these tips before you join in the stampede. And of course, not everyone is selling. If you're a fashionista, you can invest in gold for a fraction of the price charged by the US mint. Just click the slideshow to go for the gold with these fabulous vintage gold clothing and accessory finds.
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    Sex And The City Fashion Is Back!

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    Anna Yu on Sep 7, 2009 7:23 AM PDT
    Remember when that whole debate was going on about whether or not Carrie Bradshaw and the women of "Sex and the City" should have to suffer the perils of the economy along with the rest of us? They decided no. And we're kind of glad because we just got a peek at some of Sarah Jessica Parker's outfits for the movie sequel! Sure, we're super jealous we probably can't afford anything the ladies will be wearing on the Sex and the City sequel movie. But we're also pretty content just looking at their clothing. And drooling a bit too. That white Halston dress Carrie is wearing? We already want it. And we wouldn't really mind snagging the Christian Louboutin shoes and gold Chanel clutch along with it. Take a peek at LimeLife to see the rest of the droolworthy outfits SJP is wearing!
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    Vintage Fashionistas Are Seeing Red

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    Mary Kincaid on Apr 10, 2009 2:23 PM PDT
    Christian Louboutin knew a thing or two when he chose to put red soles on his shoes. A study reported in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says that while red won't make you look smarter or more confident or more likable, it will make you appear sexier to men. Then there's the study in Science that says that the color red is the best color when you want to focus. Add in the research examining data from the 2004 Olympics that concluded athletes who wear red uniforms win more often and it's almost enough to convince a blonde bombshell to become a redhead. Of course, any gal can don one of these red-hot vintage finds and also get on the radar of every available male within staring distance! Just click the slideshow to see the selection.
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    Party Like it's 1970 This Halloween!

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    Anna Yu on Oct 15, 2008 6:22 PM PDT
    Back in the day, the 1970s signaled the emergence of musical talents like Patti Smith, David Bowie, and the Sex Pistols. These days, we're seeing the decade in another light- it's a great source of fashion inspiration for this year's Halloween costume! The fashion and style of the 70s suit every style from mini dresses to maxi dresses and even jumpsuits! Since this decade's made a huge comeback in the past few years, you probably already have a few 70s-inspired pieces of clothing for your Halloween look. If not, scouring your local vintage stores is sure to turn up some great items. Look for lots of ethnic inspired prints, paisley, long and loose caftans and tunics, and turquoise jewelry. For DIYers, look into the archives of famed fashion houses such as Halston, Givenchy, and Yves Saint Laurent, watch old episodes of Charlie's Angels or find vintage dress patterns to start your creations. And for those less talented with a needle and thread, check out my SLIDESHOW for ideas that will have you stepping back in time (in platforms, of course).
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