The Blogger: Julia DiNardo, founder and editor of Fashion Pulse Daily.
The Big Apple will get a bit busier when the who's who of the fashion world descend on Lincoln Center Thursday for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, eight days of runway shows and presentations previewing the trends that will make a splash in stores next fall and winter. (Yesterday)
John Heller
Saks windows display clearance signs of 30-60 percent off merchandise.
If hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, imagine how a scorned woman who loves to shop feels! In a very bad case of adding insult to injury, a postcard Saks Fifth Avenue sent to its cardholders last week has managed to inflame more than one customer with its insensitivity. (Yesterday)
Help your honey smell extra sweet as you're snuggling cheek to cheek this Valentine's Day with fragrances for him and her. There are many new scents on the market this month, as well as new places to purchase some longtime favorites. So rather than -- or in addition to? -- the usual candygram, give a gift that will last a bit longer and that you both can enjoy, without the calorie guilt. (Yesterday)
"Marie Claire Outfit 911: Fabulous Fixes for Every Fashion Emergency" by Joyce Corrigan gives tips on how to dress for any occasion.
Stumped about how to look stylish yet no-nonsense for a job interview? How about what to wear on a weekend getaway to the country? Well, stare into your closet with a dumbfounded expression no longer. (02/01/2012)
Anita Dufalla
The retail world is flooded by a sea of clothing sizes. To find the right one, women must tread through misses, petites, pluses, juniors and more, depending upon the store. And even after discovering a favored fit in one brand, the same woman may balloon to a larger size or slip effortlessly into a skinny-minnie one by another designer. (01/31/2012)