http://citygirlmemoir.today.com Just Another City Girl in A Fashion World Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:58:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As I watched my favorite brand, G-Star, their NY Fashion Week show online I noticed that they’ve gotten away from their military inspiration and more of a borderline tennis inspiration with some of the dresses. Sometimes, getting away from a niche design in fashion can work in the company’s favor; ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/11/04/g-star-no/ “It was like wrap skirts, sweaters, tank tops and shirts. They were manipulated and twisted and re-proportioned and cut-up. I mean it was all based on everything that everybody know.” –Marc Jacob A show no one, who’s considered anyone, misses, Marc Jacon provided a stunning Spring 2009 Collection during NYC ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/10/31/%e2%80%9cit%e2%80%99s-the-broadway-collection%e2%80%9d/ “It’s very feminine and very romantic and I think woman want to look that way.” Carolina Herrera And feminine it is! Watching Carolina Herrera’s collection from my NYC Fashion week video I noticed an infusion of floral and bold colors for Spring 2009 collection. Dominating the runway were chic cocktail ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/10/30/cocktail-galore/ “…We could be Goddesses and Rock Stars.” Diane von Furstenberg. I don’t know what it is, but I do love and have been a huge fan of Diane von Furstenberg. Her upcoming Spring Collection 2009 does not disappoint. It’s contemporary, classic, and perfect for any age. While watching the show ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/10/28/rock-goddess-collection/ Tight on cash? Be creative. Recycle your clothing and refine or alter it to modernize its style. Shop at thrift stores. Sometimes thrift stores have some vintage finds and suave bargains. Sell unwanted clothing articles that you no longer wear. Someone else might cherish it as much as you did. ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/09/30/fashion-economics-101-do-what-you-can/ A few weeks back I purchased a pair of ankle boots by Stuart Weitzmen. I noticed all the Fall/Winter fashion and I found the Stuart Weitzmen ankle boots a must have. It’s a little different from what I normally purchase, but I think these boots will be great during the ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/09/29/the-stuarts-of-my-feet/ The perfect bag. I’m also searching for the perfect bag and now I’ve found it. It is a Gloria Tall Tote in red by Rafē of New York. I have been scouring online shops and in-stores for the perfect bag and I think I’ve found it. No, I know I’ve ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/09/09/i-found-my-next-must-have/ Is really bourgeois. A couple of months back I blogged how great Lancome’s Hypnose is, but due to financial circumstances I purchased Bourjois mascara, pump up the volume waterproof. Once my favorite mascara ran out I began using Bourjois. It is terrible. The bristles of the mascara wand are stiff and ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/09/08/bourjois/ I’ve gone MIA, but now I am back. I found a few discoveries during the past month and one being The Body Shop. Sure, The Body Shop has been around since 1976, but I didn’t discover it until last month. I received a $10 coupon for use to purchase anything ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/09/07/it%e2%80%99s-been-a-while/ The other day I was watching the D&G fashion show that was in Paris and I’m very excited about their collection. D&G has gone plaid! PLAID! PLAID! PLAID! Plaid blazers, plaid trousers, plaid stockings, plaid chiffon dresses, plaid skirts, just plaid! You get the idea. Topping the wardrobe the models ... http://citygirlmemoir.today.com/2008/08/18/theyve-gone-plaid/