Designer Lyn Devon cheers up fall with dots: Clotheslines

Dear Marylou: What’s the happiest look for fall? I’m tired of the negativity of black and Goth.

Dear N.J.M.: What a great question! At a time when several major designers took an apocalyptic view of the future with shroudlike clothes and scary prints (skeletons were big in some quarters), New York designer Lyn Devon cheered the season with dots. She has, in fact, been doting on dots ever since she won the Fashion Group International’s Rising Star award in 2007. As she explains: “I incorporate dots every season.

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Chatting with Kwame Jackson

Yesterday, I got the opportunity to ride in the limo that picked up Kwame Jackson. This Harvard grad, worked at P&G, was on The Apprentice and is now pursuing a career in the fabulous world of fashion. I was in the limo with a few other select bloggers to get to know him, learn about what hes in town for (a tie trunk show June 9 & 10), and find out what hes working on for the future.

He was a really interesting person. Not only is he truly brilliant and clearly accomplished but hes also down-to-earth, and approachable. Oh, and of course very fashionable.

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Tags: Jackson, Kwame Jackson   Posted in Fashion Consultant Online

If You Heart New Theodora & Callum, Meet the Designer in Dallas Tomorrow

Theodora & Callum is a new(ish) collaboration between Scoop co-founder Stefani Greenfield and entertainment producer Desiree Gruber that features shoes, scarves, bags, and jewelry. My favorite thing about this accessories line is its eclectic inspiration, which apparently comes from Morocco, Turkey, the Mediterranean, India, and the European jet-set lifestyle during the late 60s. I can see that. Basically, these pieces are super easy to wear (drapey scarves and colorful espadrilles) and ring up at affordable price points.

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3rd Chapter | In the Hills Edit

Aussie shred brand 3rd Chapter just dropped this dope new edit featuring team riders Rowan Sercombe and Jamie Keating tearing it up at Melbournes Clifton Hill skate park. 3rd Chapters winter 2011 line is in stores now.

Tags: 3rd Chapter, Edit   Posted in Vogue Style