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Target Introduces ‘The Webster’ Clothing Boutique For A Limited Time Starting May 6th

May2

Target has had more than 80 innovative collaborations to be proud of. And back in January, Target unveiled an entirely new design platform – The Shops at Target– at a media preview event in New York City. On May 6, Target will unveil their newest design collaboration concept, The Shops at Target, in partnership with specialty stores to co-create affordable, limited-edition collections in different product categories. First up, The Webster at Target, a capsule collection produced with the Collins Avenue shop’s co-founder and CEO, Laure Heriard Dubreuil. Inspired by the city’s sandy beaches and vibrant sunsets, Miami fashion is all about color, art-deco accents and luxury—three words that perfectly describe The Webster, an iconic boutique in the heart of Miami Beach, Fla.

Co-founded in 2007 by one of Yves Saint Laurent’s former top merchandisers in Paris, Laure Heriard Dubreuil, The Webster has become a world-renowned multi-brand boutique. Showcasing a carefully curated selection of men’s and women’s styles by designers such as Givenchy, Alexander Wang, Thakoon and Balenciaga, The Webster is a must-see Miami shopping spot.

Now Laure and team are lending their luxurious tastes to Target. Taking inspiration from the Miami Beach art deco district and their shop’s signature wallpaper, The Webster at Target is a chic collection of apparel and accessories for women, men, kids and babies. The collection will also feature plus-sizes too!

And if there’s any concern that The Shops at Target launch will be met with door-busting, mad-rush sell-outs rivaling the Jason Wu at Target debacle, it seems the mass retailer has learned its lesson. Jessica Carlson, Target spokesperson, assures that both stores and online inventories will be stocked appropriately to meet demand.

Below, Laure picks a few of their favorite looks from the collection and where to wear them.

www.target.com

 

*via Huffington Post and A Bull’s Eye View

Trend Alert: “Scarf Print Dresses”

Mar28

I’m starting to notice that scarf print dresses are becoming a popular trend . While at the mall this past weekend H&M had a huge billboard with a model in a scarf but also wearing a scarf print dress. So when I got home I started researching and found a few selections with this style option. It kinda puts me back in the 1997 Versace days or reminiscent of a mod-look.

“Misha” Multi-Printed Dress from Curvaceous Boutique, $59.99, Sizes L-3X

Scarf Dress from Dots, $19.80, Sizes 0-24

Scarf Print Dress - Length from 36in

Scarf Print Dress from Simply Be, $65, Sizes 8-28

‘Medallion’ Maxi Dress from Fashion To Figure, $48, Sizes 2X-3X

 

Trend Alert: “The High and Low of It”

Mar25

The high-low skirt/dress trend is making it’s way back on the scene for the upcoming season. It’s described as a skirt that is higher in the front and hangs lower in the back. If you have great legs then this is an option that you definitely wanna try.  With prom season right around the corner, this is sure to be a popular choice for many young ladies.

Hi-Lo Layered Ruffle Dress from Newport News, $89, Sizes S-L

Strapless High-Low Gown by White House Black Market, $398, Sizes 00-14

Zebra Print Hi-Low Dress by Baby Phat, $84, Sizes 1X-4X

BCBGeneration Hi-Lo Maxi Skirt from Zappos, $87.99, Sizes XS-L

Hi-Lo Maxi Skirt from City Chic, $54, Sizes XS-XXL (Plus)

The ‘Malana’ High-Low Gown from Sydney’s Closet, $299

High-Low Peasant Dress by Eloquii, $118, Sizes 14W-24W

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Store Spotlight: “Dots Spring Collection”

Mar22

I was privy enough to receive the new spring lookbook from Dots corporate office a week or so ago and wanted to share with you some of my faves from the new collection. If I haven’t mentioned this before, Dots is one of my fave stores to shop at. I mean I call every new shipment day, Tuesday and Friday, to see if items that I’ve seen online are in the store yet. (Yes, I’m a Dots fanatic). I love the reasonable prices and the great selection of stylish, trendy plus-size clothes. The new collection is right on target with the high-low dress trend, aztec prints, long-flowing maxi dresses, stripes,  colored denim and polka dots. I purchased a solid black long maxi from them last week and it has become a favorite already. (I’m wearing it today actually). I only paid $16.80 but it is made of a good quality material so you’re getting your moneys worth. I can’t wait until the animal print maxi just like the black one arrives at my local store. The shoes are a nice feature to the store as well. They go all the way up to a size 11. I really like how the clothing scale range goes from a size 0-24. So there’s a chance for ladies of every shape, height and dimension to shop, save and be fashionable!

www.dots.com

Model Call for RVA Fashion Week, Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Short Pump Mall

Mar2

Hey Richmond, it’s about that time of year again. RVA Fashion Week is scheduled for April 15-21, 2012. It will be a week filled with fashion shows, designer showcases and more. I attended the finale show last year and was very pleased with what Richmond had to offer in the fashion field. So I’m super excited to see what’s planned for this years events.

Tomorrow, Saturday, March 3, 2012, there will be a model call for both male and females, all ages, & “all” shapes and sizes.

It will be held at Short Pump Mall in Glen Allen, Virginia from 12pm-4pm. Good luck to all who try out. Details below:

www.rvafashionweek.com

New York Fashion Week, Fall 2012: “Tadashi Shoji”

Feb10

Yesterday started New York Fashion Week for the Fall 2012 season. Everybody who is somebody is in New York for the next 7 days previewing all the designer collections that will be available later this year. One of the first shows yesterday was that of designer Tadashi Shoji. Tadashi’s clothing has become a favorite at red carpet affairs, especially awards shows. I really admire Tadashi Shoji because of his consideration for the curvy woman. Many full-figure starlets are seen in his gowns. Most recently SAG winner Octavia Spencer from “The Help”. I personally own a Tadashi Shoji gown that I have been waiting to bring out but I just haven’t had the occasion yet. Believe you me, it’s “Oscar” worthy too. But as far as his Fall 2012 collection goes, here are a few that stood out to me from his runway show yesterday:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video From The Show:

The Look For Less: “Viola Davis in Marchesa for the SAG Awards”

Jan31

Did you see actress Viola Davis at the SAG Awards this past Sunday? If not you missed her not only accept the award for best actress from the movie, “The Help” but you missed her beautiful dress from designer Marchesa. If you liked her look but don’t wanna shell out thousands of dollars for her dress, then check out this more inexpensive version:

(Above) Viola Davis in Marchesa

(Below)   Ivory & Gold Beaded Strapless Sensational Gown; $378, Sizes 0-12, www.unique-vintage.com

Fashion Déjà Vu: “The Mesh Biker Jacket”

Jan29

If you liked the mesh biker jacket that made a splash on the fashion scene last year, well it’s back. And there’s one for every size and budget. Many bloggers, such as Marie Denee,  were speaking on it when Ashley Stewart premiered their version during FFFWeek in June 2011, then City Chic released a version, now I have found another one at Dots this past weekend. Above I wore the Ashley Stewart version for “Fashion’s Night Out” back in September. Take a look at your choices below:

(Above) Ashley Stewart Striped Mesh Biker Jacket  $59.50, Sizes 2X-6X

(Right: I styled model, TJ, in the Ashley Stewart version for my fashion show back in September 2011 that I hosted for the store)

(Above) City Chic’s Vinyl Spiced Jacket  $109

(Above and Right) Dots Biker Jacket  $38.80 (Straight Sizes Only)

The Spring 2012 Paris Haute Couture Fashion Shows

Jan26

This week were the Spring 2012 Haute Couture Shows in Paris. Top designers from Donatella Versace, Givenchy, Chanel and Armani Prive showed their collections. This was actually Versace’s first couture show since 2004. Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2012 Haute-Couture Show was inspired by the style of the late Amy Winehouse. Haute Couture are designs that you would most likely see on A-list celebs at red carpet events or on stage during concert performances. The designs are 9 times outta 10 not everyday wearable. Designer Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel staged his show to look like the inside of an airplane while designer Elie Saab had his show based off of a fairy-tale. Take a look for yourself:. 

Givenchy

Shoes by Versace

Jean Paul Gaultier

giambattista valli Giambattista Valli Spring 2012 Couture | Paris Haute Couture

Giambattista Valli

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Here are a few video links below from the shows:

Versace

Chanel

Elie Saab

Giambattista Valli

Spring 2012 Must Have Trends: “Flaming Heels, Colored Denim, Polka Dots, 70′s Flare to Stiletto Nails”

Jan18

In the fashion world you must always stay at least 6-months ahead of the next season. So with that said, I’m sharing with my readers some of the top must-haves for the upcoming Spring 2012 season. Look forward to seeing color-blocking make another return, including colored denim jeans, making a major splash on the fashion scene. 70′s styles and metallics seem to be very popular as well. Here’s my Spring 2012 vision board for beauty products, slender and plus-size clothing, shoes, bags and more…….

One surprise trend is the “princess” skirt. This showed up on runways such as that of Jason Wu. I remember seeing this trend a few years ago when Sarah Jessica Parker wore hers on the “Sex and the City 2″ movie. 

Last Spring Prada had some of the most wanted trends being that of the stripe dress, monkey prints and chunky heels. This Spring the Prada shoes are a statement again. Checkout these “fireball” sandals inspired by hot wheels cars with flames:

More trends below:

To blend in with the “deep sea” trend from above, I’m lovin this Kate Spade ‘Barclay Street’ Ship Clutch, $358 from shop.nordstrom.com

And these Jimmy Choo Sandals (below) are the bizness

As you see below, polka dots will be “spotted” everywhere this Spring. 

For the curvy gals, here’s a great little polka-dot trench coat from Ashley Stewart, $59.50, sizes XL-4X

Belted Polka Dot Trench Coat

Or this cute polka-dot belt from White House Black Market, $38

The colored denim jeans trend is on the top of my spring list. These can be dressed both up with a blazer or down with a tee. 


For plus-sized colored denim try these aqua jeggings from Ashley Stewart, Sizes 12-26, $36.50

Basic Stretch Jegging

I’ve been eye-balling this new nail trend called “stiletto nails” since last year but just couldn’t really get with it until now. Rihanna is just one of many celebs wearing stiletto nails – acrylic nails that are filed to a point to look like stiletto heels, and then are generally painted in an attention-getting color. I plan to try these out very soon!

To polish those stiletto nails, opt for new spring shades such as Dior Scented Polish  ($23), “YSL Candy Face”  ($30) or the new Nicki Minaj for OPI  collection

This dress called the “The Miranda” was just released today and I already have it at the top of my personal Spring wish list. It’s from designer Monif C. and is available now for pre-order. I can so see me rocking this with my stiletto nails,  $228, Sizes 14/16-22/24

"Miranda" Draped Jersey Gown - PurpleOrange Shell Necklace Turquoise Shell NecklaceIron Fist - Zebracorn Platform Heel (Wide Width) SKU: 567808

Since the Monif C. dress is such a vibrant hue, it can easily be used within the color-blocking trend with these “Sheri” by Jessica Simpson pumps, Sizes 5-11, $98 or either one of these Shell Necklaces from www.curvaceousboutique.com, $34.99 each. But if you wanna bring out your animal instincts, then pair up the dress with these Iron Fist Zebracorn Heels from Torrid, $39

(Remember, everything doesn’t always have to be matchy-matchy to pull a complete look together).