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White Blazer

In Fashion, Trends, Updates on March 10, 2010 at 4:23 pm

The Boyfriend Blazer has been a fashion staple for quite some time now, so it’s no surprise that along with the fashion seasons our boyfriend blazers must also be revamped. Instantly update your wardrobe  this Spring by swapping your black blazer for a white one.

With your new white blazer, the possibilities are endless! Dress it down with a basic tee and a pair of shorts for a day-time look while running errands, shopping or meeting the girls for lunch.

Need a fresh look for a night out on the town?  Pick your favorite cocktail dress and instead of reaching for that black blazer, go with your white one. Don’t be afraid to pair it with a cute floral dress or even bright colors! The white blazer has a lot more potential for the Spring/Summer color palettes and looks amazing with vivid colors and bold patterns. For a more casual look pair your white blazer with your most flattering pair of skinny’s, a simple top and a fierce pair of pumps! ( a la Gwyneth Paltrow)

Not only does the white blazer  update your existing wardrobe for this year’s Spring and Summer looks, but it’s the perfect addition to those chilly nights we’re still having! (Burrr…)

Spring 2010 Trends

In Events, Fashion, Trends on February 19, 2010 at 9:51 am

This years’ Spring 2010 Runway collections were absolutely divine! Designers unveiled fresh and innovative looks ranging across the fashion spectrum. While it’s common to associate floral prints to many Spring trends, it was refreshing to see that the 2010 collections had far more to offer. On the contrary- they were edgy and consisted of neutral color palettes such as grays and even nude. Some may even say “beige is the new black!”

Among these looks you had your fearless trends like the  hot pants– something you are more likely to see on Lady Gaga than on your typical night out. The hot pants  (also known as boy shorts) are a bold fashion statement and yes, they are meant to be worn outside… in public. Think vintage pin-up girl with a modern twist. Since the hot pants exude an adequate amount of sex appeal on their own, tone it down by pairing  them with a long-sleeved blouse- as seen on the Marc Jacobs runway- or even a blazer, and be sure to keep the shoes looking a bit demure.

For a more “wearable” every-day trend, knee- high socks are a fabulous addition to any outfit. Alexander Wang incorporated knee socks for his “school-girl” runway look and it was genius. However, I do have one little concern about this look…you have to be certain that you are pulling off the “modern” knee-high trend and not the Cher from “Clueless” knee-high trend. There is a fine line between the two and please be careful not to cross it. In order to avoid any confusion never ever pair your knee socks with plaid or you will instantly morph yourself back to the 90’s.

I realize some may find these trends to be a bit audacious for every-day wear at the office, but keep in mind that you have the ability to take these looks and make them your own. Alter these Spring 2010 trends to fit your style and take them from runway to real-life!

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Steal the deal!

In Fashion, Trends on February 15, 2010 at 2:33 pm

For most girls shopping is their guilty pleasure. It’s a real buzz kill when you find the perfect outfit but can’t afford it or decide to buy it anyway and wait until the end of the month where you’re faced with the credit card bill. Ouch! Luckily I have some great online shopping tips for you!

If you search “shopping deals”, Google will offer 89,800,000 sites in .34 seconds. Incredible! However, that’s a lot of web surfing! Let’s simplify your search and actually find what you’re looking for!

HOW TO SPOT THE DEALS:

1. Email: Subscribe to your favorite designer or stores email news letter to receive updates on sales, new items, special discounts and etc.

2. Social Network: Become friends with your favorite designer, store or fashion news provider on Facebook or Twitter.You’ll receive information on sales and news items. Be sure to follow Fashion Week Tampa Bay on Facebook and Twitter, where we keep you in the know as well!

3. iGoogle: I absolutely love iGoogle! It’s my online blog newspaper with exactly what I want to read about. It’s very simple to create! First, click iGoogle in the upper right corner on Google’s homepage, then subscribe to the RSS feed of the blog you want to follow…like this one!

4. Become a member: Most stores have a members club where you’ll get special discounts and updates on new items. There’s the Macy’s card, Victoria’s Secret Angels card and American Eagle members card… just to name a few that I have.

There are so many clothing, jewelry and accessory companies to explore online! A few that always seem to have great deals are stores like Victoria’s Secret with $10 off any $100 buy and sales up to 65% off. Express now has jeans, tops and blouses buy one, get one 50% off.

New York & Company always e-mails special discounts and now has pants buy one, get one free. Macy’s is a classic shopping department store and always has great deals. They currently have sales up to 75% off on their website, plus you can get an extra discount for having a Macy’s card.

Lucky Magazine is great with providing readers a deal every day in their “sales in a flash” section. Elle magazine always informs readers on shopping deals and tips. You can subscribe to their blog, visit their website and/or grab their latest issue for shopping deals. Of course, you can also read our blog and Facebook fan page for deals we personally spot for you! (Another shameless, plug – I know!)

Now you don’t ever have to feel guilty about something as pleasurable as finding that perfect outfit!

Fashion Week Roundup: Day 2

In Designers, Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on October 9, 2009 at 4:21 pm

Day 2 of Tampa Bay Fashion Week was a mixture of sexy and ultra-feminine. There was something for everyone, from red hot lingerie (literally) to elegant evening gowns. Each collection was filled with illuminating color.

Rhonda Shear tapped into our inner pin-up girl with lingerie in body conscious silhouettes and glitzy accents…

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Michael Della Penna wasn’t afraid to pair colors with lavender as the staple color for the collection. Ruffles gave each look a feminine appeal in an array of colors…

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Sandra Hagen was sweet and girly with soft, thigh-grazing textures and innovative accents…

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Audrey “Pat” McGhee gave an untamed, diverse collection from wild prints to cotton candy colors in dramtic silhouettes…

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Adjanis Marrero created her signature crochet swimwear pieces in a staple blue color palette…

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Helen Gerro got artsy this season, with hand-painted designs printed on elegant pieces…

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Essence Flowers catered to the edgy bride, with lots of white in contrasting lengths and silhouettes…

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Fashion Week Roundup: Day 1

In Designers, Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on October 9, 2009 at 4:15 pm

The premier designers in the Tampa Bay area showcased their latest collections on the TBFW runway. Each collection’s unique designs inspired us to make fearless wardrobe choices for spring 2010.

Trineice Cagua launched her swimwear collection with a neutral color palette of black and white, with edgy accents here and there…

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Troy Anthony channeled our inner tigress with animal print dresses in an array of colors…

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IADT gave us a sneak peek at a touch of fall with warm colors with a foliage-like appeal….

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Ben Chmura gaves rocker chic with impeccable attention to detail, with strong shoulders and statement accessories…

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Bebe Ziegler offered a contrast with her signature dazzling jewels on a simple t-shirt, for a casual yet glamorous look…

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Sana Hassan showed us diversity packed with glitz and busy textures…

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Nina Verklas took a walk on the wild side with exotic prints and feminine silhouettes…

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Ivanka Ska displayed royalty with a touch of edge, with a wide range of designs and various textures…

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Fabulous Hair and a New Identity

In Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 11, 2009 at 7:31 pm

Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2009 is less than two weeks! This is the time to go shopping for that hot outfit that will turn heads, get your nails done, maybe hit the beach to work on your tan and get your hair from boring flat to fab-u-lous!

New Identities Hair Studio will make you look perfect for Tampa Bay Fashion Week, everyday life or any special occasion. You honestly might not recognize your new identity after your hair makeover because you’ll look so good! We know you already look good, but you’ll look even better! We know, hard to imagine – but so true thanks to New Identities!

They offer so many different hair services to help any situation. If you hate your dull hair color and want to be daring, New Identities will spice it up by giving you high quality coloring service. If your curls are acting wild and crazy out of control, New Identities Hair Studio will come to your rescue by relaxing your hair. They also offer different hair styles, stylish haircuts, chemistry treatments and more while using high quality products from REDKEN.

New Identities Hair Studio was backstage with us last year for Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2008, giving our gorgeous models new identities for each designer. We’re excited to have them join our fabulous Hair and Makeup Team again this year to bring show-stopping hair to the runway! And if you didn’t know, they also help make the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleaders‘ hair glorious as well!

Make sure to get that fabulous hair to match your hot new outfit for Tampa Bay Fashion Week! Get bold, get shine, and get daring… get whatever your hair desires!

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PrettyCity.com Caters to Our Health and Beauty Needs

In Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 10, 2009 at 5:24 pm

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Need a makeover, for your mind, body and soul? PrettyCity.com’s got it. The one-stop shop for all things beauty ~ and pretty! Pretty City provides its customers with the best beauty products for their budget–and they won’t recommend anything they haven’t tried themselves.

Its core values are: honesty, trust, glamour, abundance, women’s power, natural ability, passion for fun and commitment to charity.

PrettyCity.com provides the best salon and spa facilities in your area, exclusive beauty events nationally, industry treatment trends for you to try, timely beauty news, and a chance to ask the experts about your beauty challenges.

Visit http://www.prettycity.com/ to get the most of your beauty experience, with just one click!

Thanks to PrettyCity.com for their participation in Fashion Week Tampa Bay!

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Enhance Your Mind, Body & Spirit with Neuro

In Trends on September 10, 2009 at 4:51 am

Style and innovative originality are two things that help us thrive as fashionistas. From clothes and color to accessories and shoes…and now drinks! Neuro, a new vitamin-enhanced beverage is coming straight from Hollywood to Fashion Week Tampa Bay. With a stylish bottle and flavors such as NeuroBliss, NeuroTrim, NeuroSonic and NeuroGasm this beverage will enhance your mind, body and spirit! Fashion Week Tampa Bay welcomes Neuro as a Tampa Bay Fashion Club Sponsor. Give your mind a  beautiful boost and you’ll have people asking, “What’s your Neuro?”

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DeOcaPac Designs: Fashion Week Tampa Bay Beauty Spotter

In Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 9, 2009 at 4:48 am

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Fashion Week Tampa Bay is proud to have DeOcaPac Designs as a sponsor for our event in 2009! For the second year in a row, DeOcaPac Designs has provided its creative services to Fashion Week Tampa Bay. With an extensive portfolio of marketing plans, Web design and branding, DeOcaPac caters to all of your advertising needs.

DeOcaPac provides a unique approach to marketing, which they call: creativeering. Creativeering approaches media advertising using both cumulative and direct marketing, to craft desirable branding for any organization.

We want to thank DeOcaPac for contributing to Fashion Week Tampa Bay!

Visit DeOcaPac Designs for more information.

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What’s Happening in Tampa Bay?

In Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 7, 2009 at 2:37 pm

Wondering what fabulous events are happening in Tampa Bay this month? Fashion Week Tampa Bay for one! Also, check out Tampa Bay and Company, a non-profit organization that represents more than 700 local businesses. Their website has tons of info about all the fun things to do around the Bay area. While tourists frequently use the Tampa Bay and Company website, Bay area locals can also score on deals from concert and sporting tickets to Busch Gardens, restaurants and hotel specials. Tampa Bay and Company’s mission is to help create a dynamic growth for Tampa by promoting, developing and expanding the Bay area’s visitor industry.

Fashion Week Tampa Bay welcomes the support of Tampa Bay and Company as a Beauty Spotter sponsor. Promoting local talent and businesses and creating a positive change in our fabulous city is a goal that is near and dear to all our hearts at Fashion Week Tampa Bay.

If you’re in need of a weekend get away or are looking for the perfect vacation destination, check out Tampa Bay and Company, then come on over to tampabayfashionweek.com to buy your tickets to the most stylish event around!

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