A lensography of Jaguar Julie's trendy fashion and accessories lenses!
Welcome to Jaguar Julie's Fashion Lensography -- my lensography which is a compilation of the variety of trendy fashion and accessories lenses I've created here at Squidoo. What is immediately apparent is that I gravitate towards the trendiest fashion, footwear, handbags, and jewelry!
Particular favorite designers of mine are Givenchy, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, René Lezard, Sophia Kokosalaki, Alice Temperley, Beverly Feldman, La Tour Eiffel, Ananda Khalsa, and Takada Kenzo. Not heard of some of these designers yet? Well, check out my cool lenses and you'll learn much more about them.
Artsy, Edgy & Trendy Fashion Lenses
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Takada Kenzo -- THE Japanese Fashion Designer
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If you're not yet familiar with Takada Kenzo aka Kenzo Takada, you'll surely be hearing more about this talented Japanese fashion designer. His singularly name brand of Kenzo has been gaining in popularity over the past few years. I've be...
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Hearts -- From Heart Imprints to Heart-Shaped it's TRENDY!
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When it comes to trendy styles, I am a particular fan of polka dots and hearts! Have you ever noticed how many heart-shaped items there are? You'll find hearts and heart-shapes in handbags, clothing, jewelry, accessories, gift items, and even i...
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Kimono Fashion -- Uber-Trendy
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OK, without thinking, tell me the first word that pops into your head when I say Kimono! Now, imagine you are listening to the sound from Jeopardy as Alex Trebek waits while you ponder the question to come up with your final answer.&n...
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Kukuxumusu -- Koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue
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Kukuxumusu, pronounced koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue, is such a cool whimsical name for this company Pamplonas, Spain. This trendy design company specializes in clothing and product design. It was founded at the Pamplonas San Fermin festival of the runn...
Artsy, Edgy & Trendy Fashion books
Artsy Fashion Jewelry Lenses
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Kimono Jewelry -- Uber-Trendy
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Have you seen all the kimono jewelry? The kimono jewelry can be seen as acrylic or laminated, natural fabric over metal, or as anodized aluminum. There's quite a nice selection of all of these. One of my favorites is an acryli...
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Venetian Glass Jewelry!
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True Venetian Glass Jewelry is handcrafted on the island of Murano, Italy. It's also referred to as Murano Glass Jewelry and sometimes Italian Glass Jewelry. If you want the real item, you want to be sure it's marked as "made in Ital...
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Sculptural Jewelry -- 3-D Wearable Art
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Have you seen all those cool rings which give new meaning to three-dimensional wearable art for your fingers? This one is a perfect example! As you undoubtedly know, a sculpture is a type of art that is three-dimensional. I'd like to show...
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Jackie Brazil -- The Coolest Resin Jewelry
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If you've not heard about Jackie Brazil jewelry, you may not know what you are missing! It's a visually-stunning collection of jewelry, handcrafted of Brazilian resin by the designer Sobral. The pieces are modern with a hint of the retro,...
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Ananda Khalsa Jewelry
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Ananda Khalsa's jewelry is absolutely gorgeous! I am a fan of her beautiful designs and hope that I can introduce you to her work, if you haven't already heard of her! Artist's statement: "I hope to create elegant pieces that become p...
Artsy Fashion Jewelry books
Corset Fashion & Accessories Lenses
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Corset Costumes -- Not JUST for Halloween
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Now that Halloween is behind us, you can still be sexier with a corset costume that you can also wear to spice up your love life! I'm all for a little role-playing, so why not try a corset costume and get more bang out of your buck? ...
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Corset Dresses -- Uber-Sexy Dresses with Bustiers or Bras!
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Do you remember when Madonna caused quite a stir wearing her bra in public? Then there was Britney Spears whose bra was pulled from an auction on eBay. Celebrities have made the corset dress, and bustier dresses, a very popular fashi...
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Corset Jewelry
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If you find corset dresses or bustier dresses a bit too naughty, you might want to try corset jewelry! Corset jewelry has that lace-up, crisscross styling of a corset. Why did I create this lens? Hmmm, well, I personally love the look of c...
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Corset Footwear
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I simply adore the "corset" in fashions and jewelry and also in footwear! It's that extra embellishment that gives footwear a step-up, edgy style ... think of corset footwear as something fun and trendy to complete your look. Yo...
Corset Fashion books
Designer Fashion Handbag Lenses
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La Tour Eiffel
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Hello to La Tour Eiffel -- The Eiffel Tower that you will find in Paris. I recently had some information that the La Tour Eiffel brand of designer handbags MAY not be available in the not too distant future. Well, I'm now happy...
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Bag Lady -- Who, What, Where and Some BAGS
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What exactly is a Bag Lady you might be asking? Today, it literally refers to someone who sells designer handbags. At one time, not all that long ago, this used to refer to someone who was homeless and down on their luck. Once...
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Best Bags -- A Top Ten Countdown for 2007 and 2006
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I'm a self-described "bag-a-holic" as I own a few hundred bags, have bought and sold bags online for a number of years, and search for bags everyday. But, by no means would I assume the title of "bag lady" [one of my le...
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Lamarthe Designer Handbags
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Have you heard of the wonderful luxury designer handbag brand of Lamarthe? Until recently the popular French line Lamarthe could only be found in the chic department stores of Paris. Today Lamarthe's Exception bag is named as one of Elle...
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Vincent Van Gogh
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Undoubtedly you know of Vincent Van Gogh, the artist. Did you know that there is also a line of designer handbags known as the Vincent Van Gogh brand? These handbags are very much like wearable art definitely inspired by his beautiful pai...
More Designer Fashion Handbag Lenses
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Coach Designer Handbags, Accessories and Footwear!
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Do you realize just how popular the designer brand Coach is when you try to find it on eBay, for example? Well, let me tell you! Recently, when I went looking, I found over 34,000 auction listings for Coach designer items in Clothing...
Designer Fashion Handbag books
Ethnic Eastern European Fashion Lenses
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Made in Romania -- Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Armani, BCBG and Valentino?
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Would you believe? Yes, there are many well-known designer labels that are "made in Romania." I was actually "blown away" when I started to assemble my list of designer brands bearing the label of "made in Romania...
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Made in Czech Republic -- The EXPECTED and the UNEXPECTED
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For a few years, I have been very interested in my eastern European ancestry and, thanks to the internet, began my genealogical research. About the same time, I became fascinated with what designer items I was finding that were made in Europe!&...
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Made in Hungary -- Not JUST Goulash!
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As you may have guessed from the title, this lens is about anything that is "made in Hungary." I personally wasn't "made in Hungary" or born there, but my grandfather was. In May 2004, I had the once-in-a-lifetime...
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Made in Bulgaria -- Francesco Biasia, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste and Perry Ellis?
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So, have you already heard about Lalo Orna artisan jewelry? Yes, it's "made in Bulgaria" and I've devoted a single lens to this talented designer and her resin artisan jewelry and accessories. I have a strong fascinati...
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Made in Poland -- Marc Jacobs, Cambio Jeans, Sophia Kokosalaki and Vera Wang?
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When I was growing up in Northeastern Ohio, I remember all the "made in Japan" or "made in Taiwan" items that were prevalent in our house. I really don't remember so much of "made in China" like you see today, nor...
Ethnic Eastern European Fashion books
Fashion Designer Lenses
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Sophia Kokosalaki -- Well-known Greek Fashion Designer
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Her trademark style of pleating, folding and draping can be likened to that of the Japanese origami--it's rather origami fashion at its finest. Sophia Kokosalaki's collection for 2008 is wearable, yet edgy, incorporating a cool London look...
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Rene Lezard -- The German Fashion Company
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Yes, Rene Lezard has been described as Russian bohemian meets Emma Peel -- very trendy and very now fashion that's a bit of East meets West! The German Fashion Company of René Lezard Mode GmbH was founded in 1978 in Schwarzach, Wurzburg...
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Giorgio Armani -- The Man and his Designer Labels
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When you think of Giorgio Armani, it's undoubtedly his Italian designer suits that first come to mind. Who hasn't heard of an Armani suit or the fact that Richard Gere made a fashion-statement in Armani when he starred in American Gigolo? ...
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Alice Temperley -- ENGLISH Fashion Designer
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Alice Temperley's timeless designs are defined with unique details, bold prints and pops of color. Alice Temperley recently launched her exclusive collection of women's fashion and accessories as part of the GO initiative at Target. GO, w...
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Givenchy
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When I think of Givenchy, I think of Audrey Hepburn! I feel passionate about the Givenchy designer brand as it is my favorite designer line and I am a collector of Givenchy signature logo accessories. Naturally, I was compelled...
More Fashion Designer Lenses
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Valentino -- THE Italian Fashion Designer
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Italian fashion designer Valentino, who has dressed some of the world's most glamorous women, has announced that he is to retire. The 75-year-old has said he would step down in January 2008. He celebrated his 45th anniversary in the fashion indu...
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My Favorite Designers
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If someone asked you to name your Favorite Designers, could you? Could you give a Top Ten list of your favorite designers? Or, would you only name one or two or just a few? Do you have different favorite designers for clothing, acce...
Fashion Designer books
Fashion Designer Jewelry Lenses
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It's a wrap -- It's jewelry with a twist!
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The little wrap dress by Diane Von Furstenberg revolutionized the designer industry in the 1970s. We've seen the wrap dress return with a new twist by Project Runway designer Kara Janx. Now, the wrap hits jewelry with a wrap bracelet/neck...
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Felt Beaded Jewelry
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I am truly amazed at all the fantastic felt beaded jewelry that I've seen on the internet! Who would think you could make such beautiful jewelry from wool felt? Allow me to introduce you to some beautiful felt beaded jewelry and the talented ind...
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Concrete Jewelry
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Well over one year ago, I became acquainted with concrete jewelry for the first time. I was browsing The Artful Home and came across the jewelry of Frances Smersh. I was honestly amazed when I saw the beautiful detail that can be achieved...
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Felt Jewelry
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I am blown away at all the beautiful hand-felted jewelry I've seen on the internet. Have you heard of Etsy? There are so many talented indie designers there who are crafting hand-felted jewelry. In this lens you'll find a nice a cross-sect...
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Resin Jewelry!
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It truly boggles the mind just how many gorgeous designer items there are that are resin-based. Probably my first introduction to resin jewelry was about three years ago when I started selling Lalo Orna, Made in Bulgaria resin jewelry and acces...
Fashion Designer Jewelry books
Fashion Trends Lenses
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Geometric Patterns -- Hypnotically Trendy
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Geometric patterns in designer apparel, jewelry, home decor, and furniture have been the rage! There are flat shapes and solid shapes in geometry. Squares, circles and triangles are some of the simplest shapes in flat geometry. Cubes, cylinders...
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Colourful Jewel Tones -- Fashion Trend
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Jewel tones are hot and heavy, showing that they are a sustainable fashion trend, and are boldly apparent in Summer 2008 fashions. Jewel tones show a person's conviction to color as they're bold, vivid, colorful and deeply saturated in color! Th...
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A Spotted Trend -- Polka Dots
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This lens is a spot-light on polka dots! ;-) Hopefully, you'll spot something you like! Polka dots have been a hot trend that is continuing into the next season. They're not something that's new, but have also been a HOT trend for t...
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Color Block -- It is Hip 2B Square
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Color Block -- It's definitely hip to be square! Whether it's big blocks of black and white or bold and vivid blocks of color, color block in fashion is a hot trend. Black and white has been a trendy color pairing for a few seasons and appears...
Fashion Trends books
Trendy Fashions Lenses
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Pom-Poms -- A Furry Fashion Phenomenon!
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I don't know particularly why, maybe I need a little psychoanalysis after writing all these Squidoo lenses, but the pom-poms and its proliferance made me think of Furbies, a little fur-ball of a toy! But, I mean that in the nicest way as I don'...
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Lace Designs -- Not just for YOUR grandmother
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Lace, much like crochet, is widely used today in clothing, fashion accessories, jewelry, home decor, home furnishings, furniture, and other designs. If you've seen my other lens on crochet, you'll have a bit of an idea about the uses of lace as...
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Patent Leather -- PATENTLY Trendy!
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Have you seen all the patent leather out there and noticed that it's not just the color black that's popular? In fact, I do recall back to the 1960s having 2 pairs of patent leather shoes; one was bright orange and the other was a rob...
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Bohemian is Boho is Foho
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The proper definition of a Bohemian is a native of the Czech province of Bohemia. However, in today's language, the term "bohemian" is used to describe a style of fashion which was originally attributed to artists, writers, and d...
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Crochet Designs -- Not just for YOUR grandmother
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Hello out there ... Have you looked around lately and seen the influence of crochet in today's designs? Well, crochet can be seen prevalently in clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor, home furnishings and furniture, if not elsewhere. ...
Trendy Fashions books
Little Black, White & Red Dresses Fashion Lenses
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Little White Dress -- Not Just for Weddings
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I've been a fan of the Little Black Dress aka LBD for far too many years to count. To me, a Little White Dress aka LWD is another trendy item to include in your wardrobe. What's that you ask, "White, how can that be?" Yes, you see that the LWD has qu...
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Little Red Dresses are HOT all year around not just for Valentine's Day !
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Calling all you style-conscious mavens! It's the perfect season for The Little Red Dress! A red dress is a staple wardrobe item like the LBD--Little Black Dress. As your little shopping elf, I've hunted wide and low to find some of the be...
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Little Black Dresses -- LBDs
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I'm a style fashionista and self-appointed "Queen of the Little Black Dresses!" My hubby would strongly agree with this as he's always telling me, "You need to live in New York City so that you can wear all those fancy clothes!&q...
Little Black Dress books
Runway Fashion & Accessories Lenses
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Runway Footwear that will make you look spectacular!
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If you are a style fashionista like me, you've got to have the right shoes or boots to complement that designer outfit! Project Runway and Full Frontal Fashion are two programs credited with bringing "runway fashion" and &qu...
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Runway Handbags that will make you look spectacular!
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B-U-T ... runway handbags are not only for celebrities! Yes, you too can own one of these fantastic designer handbags and perhaps feel like a celebrity! Isn't it amazing just how many sweet designer bags there are? Maybe that explai...
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Runway Fashion that will make you look spectacular!
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Yes, now Runway Fashion can be found on YOU! You can dress to the hilt like a celebrity with these gorgeous designer fashions. Welcome to my designer showcase ... pretend that I am your "personal shopper" as I've selected the ho...
Runway Fashion books
The Trench Fashion Lenses
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The Amazing Trench Jacket
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The trench coat has evolved into a shorter, often times cropped, model to become the fashionable and uber-chic Amazing Trench Jacket! Today there are so many fashionable brands of the updated trench jacket, as well as the trench coat. The trench...
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The Amazing Trench Coat
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Yes, the trench coat has come into its own! I wouldn't expect to see MY grandmother in the trench coat. She's not been with us for a number of years, so I don't know, maybe I'd see her in the trench coat. Now, I'll have to ask my mo...
The Trench Fashion books
Trendy Fashion Footwear Lenses
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Kimono Shoes -- Uber-Trendy
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Warning! To fully appreciate these beautiful shoes you must love at least one of these: asian-inspired, vintage, floral, bright colors, custom-made, wearable art! I will readily admit that when I first came across Hetty Rose's shoes, I...
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Strappy Sandals, Shoes and Boots -- Oh My!
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Ladies can we talk? Don't you just adore all the gorgeous sandals, shoes, and boots there are for us to pick from? While I tend to want comfort, I'm also a slave for fashion and strappy footwear. What makes footwear strappy you ask? ...
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I love YOU by Crocs!
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Yep, the High Spirits Collection is simply to die for! It's from the brand new range of women's fashion shoes, YOU by Crocs. I personally BECAME a fan of Crocs when I discovered the Prima ballerina flat! Having had knee surgery, it was doctor's orde...
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Paruolo Designer Shoes
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I discovered the designer brand of Paruolo while searching on eBay for a pair of shoes. As I loved the European styling of these handcrafted shoes, I was compelled to write this lens. Researching the brand further, I discovered that Paruo...
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Beverly Feldman -- Fashion Footwear, Handbags and Accessories
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No wonder I LOVE Beverly Feldman Fashion Footwear, Handbags & Accessories ... her designer items are essentially wearable art because of the often extraordinary and whimsical ornamentation! I simply adore shoes and handb...
Trendy Fashion Footwear books
Fashion Trends Buzz
- KATIE HOLMES: NOT A FRUMPY HOUSEWIFEE BUT A FASHION TREND SETTER
- Yes those shit ill fitting jeans she wears everyday to rehearsals are Tom's (you can tell, they&...
- Men's tights take flight
- Photo: AP Is a superhero in tights fuelling a new fashion trend for men? Or is it simply that some m...
- Party gear: Candidates’ images, slogans fuel fashion trend this ...
- T-shirts for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Republican presidentia...
- Color this fashion trend hot again
- The '80s have been mined so thoroughly, so deeply, that it's come to this: Hypercolor is bac...
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If you've found your way to this lens, congrats! I know there are hundreds of thousands of lenses to wade through and mine comprise quite a few. I'd love to hear your thoughts today!
Nice lens! Here's a great website on the latest fashion trends: http://www.ramptostore.com
Posted July 18, 2008
You do have a wonderful lens on fashion. Many great resources. Thank you, Donia
Posted April 13, 2008
This is a great lens about fashion. Another great place to look for this is http://www.ramptostore.com
Posted March 20, 2008
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