In fine fashionTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:55PMHere's a look at four women who have helped sculpt the fashionscape in Singapore today.
Soon - a shoe college to train local designersTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42PMMalaysia, KUALA LUMPUR: World renowned shoe designer Datuk Jimmy Choo is planning to set up a shoe designing college in Malaysia within three years.
Phoebe LeongTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:40PMBrands such as Matthew Williamson, Juicy Couture and Diane von Furstenberg were some of the labels brought in by this enterprising lady.
Neiman Marcus CEO says luxury shoppers returning as chain posts a profitTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:14PMNeiman Marcus Inc. swung to a profit in its fiscal second quarter on lower expenses and higher holiday sales, and management said Tuesday that upscale shoppers are slowly making a comeback.
Malaysia to attract the world on the right footingTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:53PMKUALA LUMPUR : Besides scenic spots, culture, shopping and food, the Tourism Ministry is embarking on shoes as an attraction to promote Malaysia to the world.
Sudo Shoes Hit the PavementsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:48PMThis winter, kid’s label Sudo will launch their fantastic new children’s shoe collection. Already well renowned for their fashion forward kids clothing, the label will now diversify with a funky range of street style footwear for girls and boys.
Use draperies to hide flaws and add elegance to roomTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:54PMDraperies can transform a room. They can be an easy way to add elegance and a cozier feel to a room while hiding ugly views, blocking drafts, disguise architectural flaws and creating privacy.
Soon – a shoe college to train local designersTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:06PMchengyee@thestar.com.my KUALA LUMPUR: World renowned shoe designer Datuk Jimmy Choo is planning to set up a shoe designing college in Malaysia within three years. Choo, who was born in Penang, said th...
From tiny dotcoms the mighty internet has grownTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:27PMMonday will see the 25th anniversary of the registration of the domain name Symbolics.com. Granted, it's not particularly catchy, and to this day it's renowned for nothing other than being the first. But it unwittingly became the eldest brother of a phenomenon that profoundly changed the world.
Indian women are bad lingerie, swimwear shoppers: DesignerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:23PMBy Shilpa Raina, Mumbai, March 9 : Designer duo Narresh and Shrivan, who specialise in 'customised' beachwear, feel that Indian women are at a loss when it comes to lingerie or swimwear shopping as there is no sizing chart available to suit their body type.
Indian women are bad lingerie, swimwear shoppers: DesignerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:54PMDesigner duo Narresh and Shrivan, who specialise in 'customised' beachwear, feel that Indian women are at a loss when it comes to lingerie or swimwear shopping as there is no sizing chart available to suit their body type.
Upscale boutique plans Feb. 1 openingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:43PMKaren’s Kloset, an upscale women’s clothing boutique on The Strand in Galveston, opens its doors Feb. 1.
Economy-minded, consumers shift their prioritiesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:46PMThe recession has led to a fundamental change in consumers' shopping behavior. For the first time in at least 10 years, consumers are choosing products and price over service in their purchasing decis...
Designers from Kate Spade, more coming to OCMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:17PMI'm on a long-awaited vacation for two weeks but that doesn't mean you can't still get your binge on. First up is this jam-packed two-week calendar of fashion events in Orange County.
Celebs are so last seasonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:52PMMaybe it's the recession, maybe it's simply a case of Hollywood fatigue - whatever the reason, buyers and designers at Paris fashion week are declaring the end of the celebrity cult.
Payless ShoeSource Partners With Maesa Group to Launch New Line of Beauty Products Next FallMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMPayless ShoeSource, the retailer well-known for democratizing the latest fashion, design and ideas in footwear and accessories for all to enjoy, today announced an alliance with Maesa Group, recognized as the most comprehensive "Beauty-on-Demand" product resource, to create a collection of new beauty and body care products to be available exclusively in about 1,500 Payless ShoeSource stores this ...
Spring Essentials from the Runway to Your ClosetMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:05AMPrime Outlets has partnered with stylist James Aguiar to show frugal fashionistas across the country how to take high-end designer looks from the runway to every day while shopping on a budget this spring season.
Online Merchants Increase Sales and Web Traffic With BigCommerce Ecommerce Shopping Cart SoftwareMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:00AMBigCommerce, the leading provider of ecommerce software for small business merchants, today announced growth of more than 100% per month since introducing its hosted ecommerce solution in August 2009. Â More than 25% of the company's customers are companies that switched to BigCommerce after using solutions from Yahoo! and others, citing BigCommerce's enterprise feature set, affordability, easy ...
10 Girl power and girly movies to watchMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:58AMCall up the girlfriends! Every girl needs a chick flick fix for an instant pick-me-up or mood booster. If you need a line–up for your movie marathon, take a pick from these films that inspire you to be an empowered woman or just lets you revel in being a girly girl.
Project Red Carpet features Bristol designerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:58AMBRISTOL — A Bristol designer’s dress is being featured at an area Oscar night party Sunday, and it’s all for a good cause.
Celebrity Tweets, In Full ColorMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:25AMIllustrator Odessa Begay presents surreal interpretations of celebrity tweets on her Museum of Modern Tweets website.
Creative piece-makers at Quilt & Doll ShowSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:35AMIt’s called the 31st annual Manteca Quilt & Doll Show. And for sure, there are scores of eye-popping colorful creations coming from the talented members of Manteca’s Quilters Guild.
Designing teens trade sex to sate lust for fashionSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:24AMThey loiter at the mall for hours, young teenage girls selling their bodies in return for designer jeans, Nokia cellphones, even a pair of socks.
Richmond: Not much to seeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:12AMWelcome, as they say, to Richmond; not that you'll necessarily know you've arrived nor, for that matter, see a good reason to slow down.
Get a Jump on Spring Travel with The Leading Hotels of the WorldSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:49AMLeading Hotels Save the Date Offers 30-50% Off Plan-Ahead Bookings. Visit our website at www.lhw.com/savethedate for complete details. (PRWeb Mar 6, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3690054.htm
Want to shop? There's an app for thatFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:24PMThe world of mobile apps is the new frontier for retailers, and Oregon brands like Columbia Sportswear and Powell's are right in the mix.
Tulsa designer's kid's room makes HGTVThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:35AMSusan Eddings knew that a one-of-a-kind children's bed she designed a few years ago was special, so she sent HGTV a photo.
Tips for a Successful Wedding DayThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:35AMPlanning a wedding can be one of the most memorable and joyous times of your life, however, it can also be one of the most stressful. A wedding is a huge and expensive undertaking, and unfortunately, scammers are out there just waiting to ruin your perfect day.
Branding in the works for Woodland ParkThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:04AMIn a team effort to bring business and tourists to Woodland Park and a move to defeat the negative commercial impact of U.S. 24, more than 90 people have pooled their ideas to develop a marketing brand.
From Bachelor Pad to an Adult's Home, for $8,000Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:29AMCOLIN KELLY, a 2008 Columbia law school graduate, had furnished the living room in his apartment in the financial district much the same way he did his student housing. "I don't get anything until I need it," Mr. Kelly, 27, told this reporter on a visit to his apartment not long ago. "And when I get it, I get the cheapest thing."
Hearing addresses costly health careThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:25AMPITTSFIELD -- Cynthia Crispen Mangiardi is finding affordable health insurance at a premium in Massachusetts. "I’ve seen in recent weeks the rates of my small-business insurance group go up 55 percent," said the self-employed attorney from Richmond.
Hearing addresses costly health careThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:08AMWednesday March 3, 2010 Berkshire Eagle Staff PITTSFIELD -- Cynthia Crispen Mangiardi is finding affordable health insurance at a premium in
The Village at Fairview welcomes Dillard's with grand openingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:53AMThe Village at Fairview will welcome Dillard's as its third anchor tenant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10. The ribbon cutting will take place at the Dillard's entrance facing Stacy Road, and kicks off the store's four-day grand opening, which continues through March 13.
Bundle of joy, bundle of expensesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:21AMExpecting a baby? You'll be giving birth to some majorhome-decorating costs as well. Estimates are that outfitting anursery costs anywhere from $2,000 and $6,000, and that's just thestart.
Simplified Spring Break- Savannah has history with a touch of kitschWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:39PMEditor’s Note: This is the fourth installment in a weeklong series profiling last-minute spring break trip ideas. Throughout the week, the destinations will get closer to Athens, for even the most last-minute planners. Athens to Savannah 225 miles, about 4 hours by car The beauty of the old city, as many residents willingly share, is that Savannah [...]
We made£8MonebaYSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:51AMI was broke, selling pies from a rusty van
Retail’s ‘Blooming’ in Dubai: Q&A with Callison’s Tom HerndonSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:24AMEarlier this year, U.S.-based upscale department chain Bloomingdale's made its first foray into the international market, crossing the seas to set up shop in Dubai, a quickly developing tourist and fashion destination in the Middle East, with a new branded fashion (apparel and accessories) store and a Home store.
Global Village remains popular but sales declineSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:14AM27 February 2010 The turnout to Dubai's Global Village is better than last year, organisers say, but retailers say spending has not kept pace.
Fast fashion war in Seoul's MyeongdongSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:31PMFebruary 27 might be the day Korea's young and fashion-savvy have long-awaited - Swedish fast fashion brand H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) has finally launched in Seoul. Lee Hye-ran, a 28-year-old En .....
Come dine with me in the snakepitSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:14PMThis is, without question, the worst middle-class nightmare imaginable.