Fall Trend Alert! The Mid-Calf Das Boot

I have to admit. At first I was not crazy about the mid-calf boot, but over time it has grown on me. So much in fact, I have purchased a pair. Since the boot ends at a sometimes unflattering part of the leg, you need to make sure you wear it properly. The mid-calf boot …

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Retail Detail. Dangerous Game: Has Saks Ruined Luxury Retail?

Has Saks ruined the luxury market, forever? Saks Fifth Avenue slashed prices by up 70% on designer clothes last November before the holiday season even began…and all fashionista hell broke lose? Manolo Blahnik shoes going for $160? It started a stampede. According to an in-depth article in yesterday's Wall Street Journal, Saks's deep, mid-November markdowns …

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Style. It's Time to Think Spring

Lauren Dimet Waters for Second City Style Magazine Admit it. You are sick of winter too. Never fear. Spring 2008 is looking a lot more colorful. Designers veered from black in favor of vibrant colors, bold patterns, luxurious transparent fabrics, ethnic prints and pressed khaki. 1. Bold Colors It doesn’t matter if it’s pastel or …

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