Handbags. Banana Republic Knock-offs
By now everyone knows I love a good (and usually expensive) handbag. However, when asked where women can find reasonably priced leather bags, Banana Republic normally comes to mind as they are mostly under $300. So I was checking out their handbag collection today and found myself thinking…some of these look vaguely familiar and not …
Off-Price Retail, TJ Maxx & Boston: Part I
So this past Monday and Tuesday I was in Boston visiting with TJ Maxx/Marshalls. Their goal in bringing a group of fashion writers and bloggers was to hopefully not only change our perceptions and understanding of off-price retailing, but those of our readers. Admittedly I am a bit of a fashion snob. I abhor the …
Retail Detail. Miu Miu Opens Third NYC Store Today
Things can’t be all that bad. Miu Miu is opening it’s third New York store on 57th today. “Miu Miu, with its strong and independent identity, has reached in just a few years a worldwide success and recognition,” Patrizio Bertelli, Prada’s chairman and chief executive officer, told WWD. Last year, Miu Miu had sales of …
Beauty Buzz. Carol Alt Reveals 'Raw' Skin Care Line
We all know what healthy eating and raw foods can do for the body, but can it do the same for your skin? Well, model and actress Carol Alt thinks so, because she is taking her raw food diet and applying it to a beauty regime. She is launching a four-item skin care line called …
