Archive for February, 2010

Join THE FASHIONISTAS as they christen their new home at South Side on Lamar with the Shirin Askari Fashion Show, tomorrow night. Mingle with Dallas’ fashion crowd at a pre-party and then watch the Project Runway alum present her newest collection in conjunction with Jan Strimple Productions, Modern Luxury Dallas and Blanc Hair Studio. The [...]

Valerie Elizabeth talks with designer Marc Bouwer about his innovation in bringing the virtual runway show to the masses, his recreation of some of his 1980′s designs in his Fall 2010 collection and his diversion into casual wear and ready to wear lines. The name Marc Bouwer has become synonymous with elegant couture style evening [...]

Rock on, dolls!  Just returned from Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week and word is….the rocker look lives on. Studded clothing and accessories, black leather pants, dresses…well everything. The look has been around …well… since rock and roll began! The edge.  The black eye liner.  The Levis.  Is there more?  Absolutely!  The rocker look has [...]

Valerie Elizabeth talks about Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week and Building a Career Wardrobe You Don’t Hate…on a budget. For more detailed information and additional pictures you can read the corresponding blog HERE.

If you tuned into to Good Morning Texas this AM you likely heard me talking about buying career pieces on a budget (for under $100.) The most important element of a work wardrobe on a budget is make sure pieces have versatility. I believe everyone should have the following versatile pieces in their work wardrobe [...]

Valerie Elizabeth, reporting for Style Coalition, talks to fashion designer Wenlan Chia backstage at the Twinkle by Wenlan show during Fall 2010 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.

My thoughts on the general PR-Firm-List-Management-for-Fashion-Week-Issue… This is my open letter to the Public Relations firms who may want to consider rethinking their list management strategy. Please understand, I (I/Me always means “Press” generically) am not angry with you. I am not trying to instigate anything. If you are bothered by this then it IS [...]

Guests at Bebe Kardashian were not to be disappointed as Kim Kardashian arrived just a few minutes before showtime and posed graciously for the zillion photogs, who made it out in the middle of a brewing snow storm to get footage of the E star’s Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week show. Style360 and Elle [...]