All the top and most presitigues designers await the event to display
their latest and greatest line for the upcomming seasons. This time of
the years oozes with new fashion, style, and extreme sensuality.

Clothing, Shoes, and Handbags are high in the fashion menu for fashion week.

Designers from the well know to the unkown but very fortune strut their
stuff with the expected goal of catching our eyes and hearts with their
latest indulgances. This year they are pulling out all stops.

I hear from well known sources we will be very surprised with the trends and
styles leaked during this years fashion week. Given the state of the US
economy the elite are really trying to target the masses in very unique
ways.

We are help to high standards not to leak information but we can say you
will come back and thank us for informing you. My best is advice is keep
your eyes and wallets open to change for 09.

We will post a follow up once the week is said and done to highlight our
favorit findings.

Hope to see you there.

In this article I attempt to make the case that counterfeiting is not only an illegal practice but a very dangerous one that poses a risk not only for the consumer, but a potential risk for the nation as well. Sound too outrageous? I think not.

Risk to the consumer
Most major retailers and reputable companies hold a high standard quality control on their products. In the US a recall will greatly affect reputation and ultimately sales. CTL (consumer testing laboratories) tests products that come into the US for many toxins that are poisonous such as lead and formaldehyde. These tests are quite costly and require a strong product and quality management to execute efficiently. Most counterfeit goods are made with inferior goods, in some cases with left offer stock material that have failed these protocols. Yes! Failed meaning toxins have been found in the raw materials. Is the fake pair of brand name jeans worth the rash?

As you may have already guessed. Most of the “bootleggers” are not designers and do not know of the technical requirements that need to be monitored to make sure that seams don’t rip, colors don’t fade when washing, or even that the zippers work. I’ve gone out with some girlfriends with phony coach or Prada handbags and seen them struggle at the bar trying to open the darn zipper… I tell them to carry a wrench with that thing! If your going to buy a bag, at least get a designer inspired handbags it looks just as good and the quality meets standards.
Risk to the nation.

Not only are we in a bad economy, in which all companies are cutting back on R&D, Designs, Purchases, and yes even employees. When you purchase a bootleg bag. Not only will it scream fake when you can’t open the zipper of have a rash on your feet from fake Prada shoes. But you pay the thief who did not pay import taxes or income taxes, but you are eliminating a sale from the design innovator. Multiply this by the number of bootleg sales and companies (that pay taxes and employees) hurt.

In extreme cases, check out this business week article on dangerous fakes. How counterfeit, defective computer components from China are getting into U.S. warplanes and ships

Its time to knock off the knock offs.

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What to wear?

A perfect outfit is sometimes as impossible as hitting the lotto on one shot but it is possible.

I will go over some basic tips that will assist you in finding that perfect outfit for any occasion.

Hit the streets

• I find the best way to get ideas for a new outfit is to hit the streets and see what people are wearing around your neighborhood.

• Look around and make note of what colors and trends are current to your area. Also do some window shopping.

• Hit the local shops or mall and see what outfits they have in the windows. Many times this will give you a heads up on what colors are trendy and what style outfits are the most happening.

Take a Seat

• Now that you have your mind filled with outfit ideas its time to sit back and relax for a minute. Don’t just go inside the stores and buy everything you just put together in your head.

• Take the back seat approach and figure out which outfits you saw that actually work and which ones just don’t make the cut off list.

Check your Mail

• Many times in the mail you will receive shopper books which can be a great place to find new outfits concept ideas.

• Find what outfits work for you and see if you already own some of the items on the list.

Add a Purse

• So often I find that you can totally change your look by simply changing purses. Try some trendy or funky purses that you normally wouldn’t pair with a particular outfit. You may be happily surprised with the results!

General Tips

• Don’t try to over do it. Try to limit the use of colors. I recomend keeping an outfit down to 3 colors tops. By studying outfits put together by fashion experts you will start to look like one yourself.

• So the time has come to put an outfit together. Don’t forget to try some of the suggestions above.

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A Spring Day

As we know springs brings out good feelings and lots of flowers.You can look around you will see bright and happy colors filing the earth with life.

Bright colors need to be on the top of your list for spring 2009 as designers incorporate vibrant use of color into their collections yet they seem to even out the collection with the use of translucent or neutral tones.

Fashion designers from LA, PARIS, and New York are fueling the trend with lively colors. while very classy, glue together the fact that times are hard and we need some sunshine in our immediate future.

Lets go over specific colors that are happening for Spring of 09:

Fuchsia Red
Palace Blue
Super Lemon
Lavender
Slate Gray
Salmon Rose
Lucite Green
Dark Citron
Vibrant Green
Rose Dust

Enjoy your shopping and remember.
Colors, Colors, Colors for Spring 2009!!!!
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