Pringle of Scotland
December 7, 2011 – 8:35 am | No Comment

For Alistair Carr’s third collection at Pringle , the Balenciaga-trained designer took things literally: “I looked at the classic knit pieces in the archives and wanted to twist things up a bit—so I did: I just twisted it.” Twisted collar and seam details pepper the collection alongside other modern interpretations of the heritage company’s archives. Instead of a twinset, Carr gives us the “triple set”: a coat, sweater, and trousers, the latter two whipped up from the same butter-soft cashmere knit. There was a refit of the iconic Pringle argyle pattern, too, with each argyle amplified and sewn on a sweater in acid-colored crystals, throwing off a 3-D effect.

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New Lines: 824 Building
July 30, 2011 – 11:45 am | No Comment

A listing of new tenants and lines at the major showroom buildings in the Fashion District of Los Angeles

Eco Brand Gives Consumers Chance to Offset Carbon Footprint
July 30, 2011 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Eco Brand Gives Consumers Chance to Offset Carbon Footprint

San Francisco–based Wildlife Works , which makes its eco-brand casual apparel in a small African factory, is giving shoppers the opportunity to save forests and help poor communities. more…

Drew Manning Launches fit2fat2fit.com, Aiming to Prove Bodies Can be Transformed Through Diet & Exercise
July 30, 2011 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Drew Manning Launches fit2fat2fit.com, Aiming to Prove Bodies Can be Transformed Through Diet & Exercise

Eleven weeks ago Drew Manning was a man with a perfect body. After hearing from his overweight friends that he just didn’t understand what it was like to be overweight, he decided to spend 6 months becoming fat and then the next 6 months losing weight and through his website and YouTube videos teach others

Wildlife Works Eco Brand Gives Consumers Chance to Offset Carbon Footprint
July 30, 2011 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Wildlife Works Eco Brand Gives Consumers Chance to Offset Carbon Footprint

San Francisco–based Wildlife Works , which makes its eco-brand casual apparel in a small African factory, is giving shoppers the opportunity to save forests and help poor communities.

Special Pajamas & Sleepwear Accessories Sale Announced at the Pajama Store, PajamaMania.com
July 30, 2011 – 11:45 am | No Comment

Erlanger, KY, July 29, 2011 –(PR.com)– An on-going pajama sale is offering up to 30% off on selected pajamas, sleepwear and accessories at the online pajama store, PajamaMania.com (http://www.pajamamania.com/). The discount sale on pajamas, lingerie, robes, wraps, slippers and accessories can be viewed at: http://www.pajamamania.com/sale.html/

A Leopard Print + Red Accessories = Chic!
July 30, 2011 – 9:12 am | No Comment
A Leopard Print + Red Accessories = Chic!

SHOP THE LOOK: DRESS Talbots ; HEELS Miu Miu ; BAG Michael Kors ; NECKLACE Kenneth Jay Lane ; SHALIMAR Eau de Parfum by Guerlain in a Jade Jagger-designed flacon As long as you stay away from wearing them too seriously, too tightly, or Cougar'y – animal prints are fun & speak volumes about your passionate side! They look especially zippy with paired with brights like cobalt blue, emerald green, and lipstick red. This cute frock from Talbots is a classic length & has just the right amount of slouchy ease, making it a snap to dress up or down – just add cute flats, a funky scarf, and a beat-up denim jacket. And don't forget fragrance! We love anything Guerlain, Shalimar especially, since it was inspired by the passionate love of an Indian Emperor for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal; devastated by her untimely death, he built the Taj Mahal in memory of his lovely flower who flourished in the beautiful gardens of Shalimar

Win Over $1000 Worth of Stylish Safe-Sun Summer Goodies from StriVectin
July 30, 2011 – 9:12 am | No Comment
Win Over $1000 Worth of Stylish Safe-Sun Summer Goodies from StriVectin

Five lucky winners will snag everything a stylish girl could need to brave the heat in high style, including: – Alexander McQueen sunglasses – a Tory Burch tote – a hat by Steve Alan – a cool Calypso dress – Havaianas espadrilles – StriVectin-SH Age Protect SPF 30 To enter the StriVectin Safe Sun Chic Giveaway, upload a pic of your best way to cover up in style exclusively on their FB page . However, you'd better hustle 'cuz the deadline is July 29, 2011 ! – Lesley Scott FOLLOW FASHIONTRIBES ON TWITTER ! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK ! FRIEND US ON FOURSQUARE !

Get the Look for Less: 80s Pegged Pants & Everything to Wear with Them for $150!
July 30, 2011 – 9:12 am | No Comment

While it's all good and well to build your wardrobe slowly, carefully…investing in thoughtful pieces as you go – sometimes a girl's just gotta have fun & go shopping, already!

Dress Up Your Nails to Match Your Many Moods – But Without Any Tedious Muss & Fuss
July 30, 2011 – 9:12 am | No Comment
Dress Up Your Nails to Match Your Many Moods – But Without Any Tedious Muss & Fuss

Between all those tatts & ink, piercings, accessorizing, shoe shopping, and must-snag “it” bags – every other inch of your body has gotten in on the fashion fun..so don't forget your nails!

GET THE LOOK: Claudia Schiffer in 70s Casual Glam
July 30, 2011 – 9:12 am | No Comment

Claudia Schiffer gets the 70s vibe totally right here…but without going too *bananas* about the whole thing. The knee-length button-down denim pencil skirt is the key to the look, while the breezy blouse and matching neutral accessories really make the jaunty print scarf pop – Claudia is rocking the “Julep” by Comptoir des Cotonniers from S/S'11. The rest of the look is available here .