Posted March 21st, 2012
by Tayla Vonwiller
Karen Kane, the Los Angeles-based designer with three clothing lines that netted $80 million in sales in 2011, is coming to Dillard’s at Scottsdale Fashion Square Saturday, March 24.
Kane is a household name for department store shoppers looking for practical work and leisure wear and she gave an exclusive interview with the Arizona Republic about the beginnings of her business, her experience as a working mother to two sons, and her style tips for the well-dressed woman.
Question: Your company has developed an emphasis toward keeping the brand American-made. Can you tell me more about that?
Answer: When we first started the company, 100-percent of our product was made in the U.S., but we had done some importing through China.
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Posted March 9th, 2012
by Tayla Vonwiller
Unless you have been living on Mars for the past few years, you cannot have failed to notice the effect that a certain Mr Gok Wan has had on the fashion industry in this country. With his numerous successful television programmes, such as How To Look Good Naked, Gok Wan is a whirlwind on a one man mission to get us all wearing clothes that fit well and look great.
It comes as no great surprise to discover that he has teamed up with Sainsbury’s, the makers of the top selling TU range of clothing, to design an item for the collection. In a video that has been released to supplement the teaming up the two fashion giants, Gok Wan talks to the camera and tells us that in his 16 years of working in fashion he is constantly being asked what is the one item every woman should have in their wardrobe.
The answer to this is short and sweet; a dress. A
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Posted March 4th, 2012
by Tayla Vonwiller
Winter need not ravage your lips with effective nourishing lip care products. Here are three of my current favorites.
Philosophy kiss me tonight: intense lip therapy
Kiss Me Tonight by Philosophy is deep conditioning treatment which promises to remedy the roughest of lips and reduce lines. The luxury intense lip treatment containing mango and shea butter, is perfect for winter.
Available at Philosophyskincare.co.uk for £16.00.
Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Exfoliating Lip Salvation
This lip moisturizer exfoliates as it nourishes and conditions with every use.
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Tags: Care, Lip Care Posted in Vogue Style
Posted February 29th, 2012
by Tayla Vonwiller
When you are a mom, you are going to have events to attend with your kids that youll want to look stylish yet be practical. Events such as birthday parties, baby showers and school programs. While you want to dress like the fashionable woman that you are, you know that you must also wear washable fabrics and be conservative with hemlines and necklines. Heres the solution:
Nothing speaks comfort and style like a wrap dress. It is classic style and flatters every body type, including expecting moms! Put a tank underneath in case your kids start tugging on your dress. Pair with a wedge heel and a stack of wooden or woven bangles (also great for keeping the little ones busy while they sit on your lap!). This look is durable and fashionable.
Jodi Kristopher Belted Dress JB by Julie Brown Printed Jersey Wrap Dress Wrap dress
Voila! Instant
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Tags: Practical, Practical Partywear Posted in Vogue Style