


Uh-oh!
A class action lawsuit was filed here in California this week against Kiss My Face and about two dozen other cosmetic manufacturers. Seems it’s a bit of a no-no out here to call your cosmetics organic unless they contain at least 70% organic ingredients.
But that’s not the only place where there’s some labeling hijinks happening.
Earlier this week, I tweeted and facebooked a wonderful article that…
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After this Spring’s bold colors, I suppose it’s no surprise that good ol’ black and white is coming on strong for Fall. The July issue of Harper’s Bazaar exclaims:
“Basic and bold go hand in hand this season with updated interpretations of classic black and white.“
Updated, indeed! It seems to me that today’s VPOD, a vintage 1970s Lilli Ann coat and dress set, could sneak in quite…
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Every time I feature a vintage fur item here on this site, it always generates controversy. And that’s to be expected since the use of fur in fashion is a very divisive issue.
And while I respect everyone’s right to an opinion, I have to believe that everyone’s email writing efforts would be better served by being less concerned about the animals that were sacrificed for…
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Certainly we’ve all heard the expression April Showers Bring May Flowers. And while it’s tempting to take the expression quite literally, it’s far more enriching to ponder its deeper meaning: that sometimes you have to experience something unpleasant in order to experience something better.
Whether that’s sweating through a cardio class to make sure you continue to fit into your favorite jeans, trading a year of…
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is kicking into gear in New York City but we LA fashionistas will be having a little fun of our own this weekend at the 2nd Annual Vintage & Fashion Americana Event Inspiration. Lincoln Center might have replaced the tents at Bryant Park but Inspiration has an even more unique venue: The Queen Mary!
That’s right. During this two-day show, 120 exhibitors will set-up their…
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