Join NYC’s fashionable crowd for “Fashion for Action,” a four day charitable fashion event, silent auction, and sample sale that raises funds for Housing Works’ services for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. Fashion for Action is co-sponsored by designer Derek Lam and sponsored by Essence Magazine.
Over 150 top designers have donated $1 [...]

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To celebrate and breathe some buzz into the NYC retail/fashion industry, the “Capital of the World” is hosting the 1st annual Fashion’s Night Out. On September , participating NYC stores and boutiques will keep their doors open until 11p and offer shoppers great deals on merchandise. Fashion’s Night Out is sponsored by Vogue, the Council [...]

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Personally, I know that I can’t afford to buy a $300 gala ticket AND a $1000+ gala gown. At least, not yet
That’s why I was so excited to learn about Borrow a Dress Couture located here in Chicago. This cute boutique stocks this season’s couture gowns from designers such as Oui Oui Couture, [...]

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In partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Jimmy Choo is launching Project PEP, a collection of limited edition items, to benefit the Simelela Center in South Africa. You can find more information over at Flypaper, the official blog of Bluefly.com.
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I remember looking at the pics from the NYC premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor, and dreaming of walking the red carpet rubbing elbows with NYC’s esteemed socialites and fashion gurus. Not only did I want to don an amazing gown, I wanted to take a peek at this fashion flick and prepare myself to [...]

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If you’re in the DMV area, you are probably already familiar with “Fashion Fights Poverty.” Fashion Fights Poverty is a campaign “that celebrates the work of socially responsible designers, and organizations which use fashion, artisanship and creativity to build sustainable economic opportunity in the world’s poorest communities.” This great initiative is the brainchild of the Style Image Network [...]

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Okay, stylistas…Here’s a great chance for you to shop, mingle with a top designer, AND support a great cause. Cynthia Rowley will be in town on Friday, May 1st signing copies her book “Slim: A Fantasy Memoir,” while offering style advice to attendees! This soiree will take place at the Cynthia Rowley store in Bucktown [...]

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Some might argue with me, but I think the mainstreaming of jeans has single-handedly changed my life. While that might be a slight exaggeration, I love wearing jeans. I will take a great pair of jeans over dress slacks ANYDAY. Dress pants don’t fit me right, and it takes too much effort to get it [...]

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For all of you ladies in DC who make it a point to stay stylish and chic, you should check out the District Sample Sale on March 18th. This sample sale is part shoppers’ paradise and part philanthropic act. Hosted by Labels for Love, a nonprofit organization devoted to hosting fashionable events for charities, this event [...]

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Ladies!!!
Shecky’s famous Girls Night Out event is making its way back to Chicago for THREE days of fashion, beauty, and fun! From Wednesday, 3/18, to Friday, 3/20, you’ll have the opportunity to shop emerging designers at discounted prices, sip cocktails, and enjoy sample beauty services (think manis and massages). In addition to everything else, one of [...]

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