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November 14, 2008

WebSnob Friday Has Arrived!

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valentinosoleilWe’ve got some great posts for you from the fabulous blogs and online publications that are part of the Web Snob Group — enjoy!

November 13, 2008

At the Pulse: Comme des Garcons for H&M

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img00158We most definitely did it — Fashion Pulse braved the rainy weather and pushy fashionistas to check out if the hype surrounding the Comme des Garcons for H&M collection was for real. Our experience was much calmer than H&M designer collaborations in the past, and were quite surprised to discover that even after arriving at the 51st and Fifth Ave flagship location around 11am (doors opened at 10am) there were a decent selection of styles still available in a variety of sizes — even the ever-coveted H&M extra small! We made lots of observations, and laid out only the most crucial points from our visit:

  • The quality, for the most part, was NOT up to our standards — cheapo-looking even for H&M
  • Pass on the limited-edition fragrance — too retro, too old lady, too musty (NOT-musky!)
  • People will claw each other’s eyes out and buy anything if it has a label on it and is “hot” in that exact moment — even if its not anywhere near their actual size
  • The true gem was the deconstructed multi-tonal women’s wool sweater (we bought it!!!)
  • The menswear was WAY better than the womenswear, as far as living up to Comme des Garcons’ design motif AND quality — especially the trousers, jackets, and blazers
  • NEVER check out on the first floor – OR attempt to use a dressing room – simply head up the escalator for some breathing room
  • If Ebay.com is any indicator on how well the collection did, by late this afternoon there were 86  Comme des Garcons for H&M items posted, with about 83 of them at 0 bids

-Stay tuned for our next designer collaboration mash-up!

UPDATE: We’ve got some new pics from the racks and the dressing room! See how Fashion Pulse Editor Julia DiNardo looks in the Comme des Garcons tops!

November 13, 2008

Links a la Mode: The Independent Fashion Bloggers Weekly Roundup

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picture-32We’re proud to be a part of The Independent Fashion Bloggers Weekly Roundup, and once again, there’s a ton of great posts listed below for  you to read through!

  • 39thandbroadway – A rant regarding overused and annoying industry terms overused in the fashion business
  • A Few Goody GumDrops – A Few Goody Gumdrops can’t decide if the latest Pierre Hardy is a pet or a shoe!
  • Add Bubbles To Taste – How To Shop: A Sale!
  • Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog – A couture-inspired jewelry collection from a San Francisco artist that is filled with fanciful fun–and made out of LEGOs.
  • Diary of a Style Addict – sharing beauty secrets by giving away a free copy of Cosmopolitan’s new book
  • Dirty Laundry – The elusive and other-worldly effect of unraveling a t-shirt and why t-shirt deconstruction is amazing.
  • Dogmom’s Dish – Five Fab Books For Your Favorite Fashionista Be a haute holiday heroine with these picks!
  • Dress Me Up Dollie – Mini loves plaid. A lot!
  • eye4style – eye4style reports back on the fab LuckyShops event in NYC – Botkier, Foley & Corinna, Rebecca Minkoff and more…
  • fashion in my eyes – Sex on Legs
  • Fashion Pulse Daily – We’ll be at the stampede, getting trampled for fashion at one of the 8 locations carrying Comme des Garcons for H&M — stay tuned for our updates!
  • Flights of Fab Fashion Fancy – See Tina Fey’s working girl style- recreated by USA TODAY’S “Celeb Style” at Ann Taylor in Manhattan!
  • Hello, Lover… Shoe Daydreams – Because most bloggers aren’t traditional media outlets,companies should learn a new, more personal way to approach them.
  • Independent Fashion Bloggers – How to Social Networks to Scout Content
  • Iole in fashion – Fur…
  • Little Black Book – Canine Couture:is it the right way to go or has it gone too far?
  • Mademoiselle Robot – This week the Mademoiselle Robot ball answers questions about blogging. If you have questions, come & ask!
  • Or False Glitter – Sister style swap: what happens when you mix two sisters with two very different styles?
  • Petite Bourgeoisie – Perez Hilton for Levi…
  • PR COUTURE – Fashion PR Interview: Tierra Wilson on Social Media Optimization Tips and Life as Full-Time Fashion Techie
  • respectfully yours – beyonce in gareth pugh, britney in rodarte: universe has a sense of humor.
  • Shopping and Info – Shopping and Info wants you to check out the one shoulder dress Leighton Meester wore at the Lucky Shops event plus more great one shoulder dress options.
  • Style Discovery – Have you ever wondered if you needed to buy Photoshop? Songy gives you (fashion bloggers) the answer you’ve been looking for. Picasa 3 is here to help and it’s of course free!
  • Style Tabloid – Take a look at Gossip Girl’s Jenny Humphrey’s past looks that we love (a lot more than her style now).
  • The Bare Skinny – Be cute simple & chic! Fashion cues from Audrey Hepburn
  • THE COVETED – Defeating Envy: When Coveting Goes Too Far
  • The Life and Times of a Problem Child – Going through some of the most captivating menswear at Amsterdam Fashion Week…
  • The Poste Office – Discovers Vintage Menswear… Cotton Love
  • The Sunday Best – A brief look at the perils involved with men wearing jewelry who are not pirates.
  • Your Style Star – Clutch Worthy Clutches

November 13, 2008

Week in Chic Thursday is Here!

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We’ve got some great posts this week from our Week in Chic group of favorite fashion/beauty/lifestyle/ online publications and blogs:

HipCandy: Fall Fashion at “The Cube” The CUBE, Marshall’s in-store boutique has their fabulous fall fashion available now in stores.

Fashion Pulse: We’ve got the scoop on where to get the new Comme des Garcons for H&M!

Fashiontribes: Since it’s time to think about holiday gift shopping, Fashiontribes suggests commissioning a custom fashion illustration for the fashionista on your list.

My It Things: Etsy Picks: It’s All About The Neck. Check out these stylish collars, warmers, ruffs and scarflettes – perfect accessories for your neck.

EcoSalon:Resort on the Brain: Ann Veronica’s Spring 2009 handbag collection doubles as resortwear for your winter getaway.

The Fashionable Bambino: Check out these 4 must-have items for active moms.

The Fashionable Gal: The Metropolis Tourmaline Ionic Straightening Iron is portable and comes with a portable charger, and lasts up to half an hour!

The Fashionable Housewife: We’re loving the ultra feminine look of ruffled blouses. It’s so girly and fun, without being totally over the top.

Fashion Fille: Cut-Off Expose: Fashion Fille shows her bleached cut-offs to the world, all the while discussing fashion awareness in her community.

StyleObserver: jump into the holiday party scene – the jumpsuit: How to wear the modern take on the jumpsuit


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