08/12/10

Looking for Budding Designers!

You know you can make the perfect dress or the coolest pair of trousers, so what are you waiting for? Show off your talent and get a chance to have your designs appear in an editorial  photo shoot and on the runway for Harriett's Park Avenue Fashion Week! The clock is ticking...details below.

EMERGING DESIGNER CONTEST
Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week Hosts its Third Annual Design Contest

July 21, 2010 – Winter Park, Florida – Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week (HPAFW) is looking for design students, fashion aficionados and anyone else who resides within the state of Florida who has what it takes to enter the HPAFW Emerging Designer Contest....

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06/18/10

Are Fashion Trends Dead?

I recently read a Wall St. Journal article announcing that fashion trends are dead.In the past, “street style” has been the “anti-trend” approach (though, those looks eventually go mainstream) with its countless riffs on apparel based on individual creativity. But, I argue that street style is becoming more predicable and fashion conscious. With so much visual chaos available to us through the internet and other media, there seems to be an inclination to merge what we see by making some collective...

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04/28/10

Oh, Dear. Vajazzling is Here

Here's one for the "In-Case-You-Missed-It" file. Think of the Bedazzler--you know, that utensil that presses rhinestones into clothing--and then think of your most private parts getting the same treatment. Yes, I am afraid it's true. Ladies are decorating their nethers with little shiny crystals. The celebrity who has recently shared her love for "Vajazzling"  is Jennifer Love Hewitt. Oh, dear.

What do you think?

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04/16/10

St. John does Jeans

Calling fashion lovers on April 23. You're invited!

Denim may be plentiful, but it's darn hard to find the good stuff. But here's a hint: St. John boutique at the Mall at Millenia is unveiling its new line. Hope to see you there.

St. John Boutique invites you to "Girl's Night Out" for the launch of St. John Jeans featuring informal modeling of the collection. Cocktails will be served.

When:  April 23, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: St. John Boutique – Orlando
Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd.
Orlando, FL 32839
407.345.0800

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03/12/10

What is a Locavore?

When I first came to Central Florida, about five years ago, not many people seemed to know about organic food and it was hard to find. Years earlier, as a college student at the University of Colorado in Boulder, I earned spending money in the local Wild Oats Market slinging tofu salads and squeezing wheat grass shots at the deli counter. It wasn't until I moved on to New Orleans, and later New York, that I realized I had taken that healthy lifestyle for granted. It was truly a Western hippie thing, I guess.

I'm...

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02/23/10

Fashion Rules!

Attention fashion fans, put in your RSVP now for this fabulous event on March 4 at Neiman Marcus. See you there!

THE FASHION RULES! Party

When: March 4, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Neiman Marcus at The Mall at Millenia

What: David Meister will host an informal fashion presentation at Dress Collections at 7 p.m. Robert Graham presents a fashion presentation in Men's Sportswear at 8 p.m. Also scheduled during the evening: Bvlgari trunk show at the Precious Jewels Salon, a "Beauty Extravaganza" at Cosmetics including a Bronzing Bar, Eyelash and Color Bar, Fragrance  Bar, Hand Massage Bar and more.

Also, meet award-winning contemporary artists presented by The Downtown Arts District, Orlando. Light bites and cocktails will be served.

Reservations...

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02/16/10

Year of the Tiger

As a former New Orleans resident, it’s hard for me to get totally enthusiastic about Mardi Gras anymore. In fact, it makes me sad that I can’t walk out onto my front porch like I used to and see a slew of parades go by in the week prior to actual Fat Tuesday.
But, this weekend I discovered my antidote to missing a real New Orleans Mardi Gras: Chinese New Year. The Vietnam district downtown has several spirited events open to the public that draw large crowds of families—just like Mardi Gras parades do. They also happen on the street, which lend themselves to inviting the casual pedestrian to wander over and join in.
Chinese New Year happened to fall on Valentine’s Day this year.  I would have forgotten about it if the man behind the counter at...

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02/03/10

Devine Valentine

 Ah, the Day O' Love  approaches. For those looking to treat their date to something out of the ordinary, here's an idea that came across my desk:

GET FRESH WITH YOUR VALENTINE IN AN  INTERACTIVE AND EDIBLE FANTASY 
WORLD

-- Stimulate the Senses with Renowned Performance Group DRIP During 
Their Culinary Performance Art Event Fresh at The Cameo Theatre --

ORLANDO, Fla. -- For seven days this February, 
Orlando-area residents and visitors alike can stimulate all of their 
senses while being...

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01/12/10

Jeanie Weenie

I love clothes, but I refuse to wear a trend for a trend’s sake. All I know is that I’m sick of super-skinny jeans with low waists. For me, someone with a narrow waist and hips slightly wider than my thighs (isn’t that natural for most women?), it's hard to find a truly flattering fit. Also, if at all possible, I like to avoid the walking-pelvis-on-two-toothpicks look.

Bleh. I think the style in general is getting tired. My ideal jean is one that has very narrow legs but isn't completely form
fitting, like these dreaded "jeggings:''
 

I realize skinny styles are to be worn...

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12/15/09

Oishi

An addiction of mine is Japanese candy. I had a chance to live in Tokyo for a few consecutive summers after graduating from college and developed a taste for all things sweet and Japanese. Hi-Chews (especially the lychee-flavored ones) were a particular favorite. They tasted like the best Starburst you can imagine with a much finer, softer texture.

The gummies, any brand, any flavor, were equally amazing: succulent, soft drops with a delicately sweet fruit flavor—pretty much the antithesis of those tough chewy bears or worms that taste like wax. 

I bring this up is because Super Oriental Market, one of Orlando’s biggest...

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