Category Archives: Designer

VPOD: Hermes Sandals and Fashion Investments


vintage hermes sandals

Earlier this month, Hermes International announced that its revenue for the first six months of the year rose 22% to $1.89 billion and confirmed its yearly forecast for sales growth between 12-14%. Plus the company announced that they’ve hired almost 400 new employees and that they’ll be opening another 10 new stores this year.

Which begs the question, “What recession?”

It seems luxury is alive and well…

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VPOD: Vintage Pierre Cardin Dress and Makeunders


vintage pierre cardin space age dress

We women love our makeovers, don’t we?

They’re a regular feature in monthly fashion magazines, there are entire shows on cable TV dedicated to them and contests featuring makeovers draw thousands of entries.

But lately I’ve been thinking a lot more about Makeunders.

You see, I celebrated a birthday this past week.

And while you young’uns may be able to pull off electric blue eyeshadow and bangle bracelets strung…

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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Gucci Travel Raincoat and Being Prepared


vintage 1970s gucci travel raincoat

vintage 1970s gucci travel raincoat

I don’t know what you East Coasters have done to incur the wrath of Mother Nature but she’s sure lashing out with a wallop, isn’t she?

First, she starts your week with a shake, rattle and roll earthquake and now she’s planning to unleash her fury with 100-mile-per-hour winds and huge storm surges along the coast.

Since I’m of the mind that it’s better to be safe…

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VPOD: Vintage 1980s Gianni Versace Tassel Leather Jacket to Celebrate Versace Coming to H&M


vintage 1980s gianni versace tassel leather jacket

Ladies, start your engines and mark your calendars so you can race on over to H&M on November 17th to grab some goodies from the Versace collection!

Women’s Wear Daily and The Telegraph are reporting that Versace has come on board for H&M’s latest designer collaboration. That means this November you’ll be able to find Versace silk and studded leather dresses along with high heels and costume jewelry,…

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VPOD: Vintage Christian Dior Silk Evening Coat & Advice from Bossypants


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I laughed my way through chapter after chapter of Tina Fey’s hilarious book, Bossypants, over the weekend. And while she offered some wacky advice and opinions on everything from breastfeeding to management styles, her observations about fashion were right on the money:

“It can’t be said enough. Don’t concern yourself with fashion; stick with simple pieces that flatter your body type.”

And

“A wise friend once told me,…

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