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Care of your pashmina
Cleaning your pashmina is not difficult. Although it is often stated that pashminas should only be dry cleaned we have found that hand washing with a gentle fabric soap is fine. Take care with the pure wool pashminas especially; the silk in the silk blend pashminas makes them less prone to damage. Dry naturally, not in a tumble drier. It is fine to press or iron them when dry; again, treat them gently as you would any wool product. If you wouldn't do it with a fine wool jumper. don't do it with your pashmina!
If you should get any difficult stains on your pashmina you can search for information about cleaning wool products on the internet - there is much advice to be had!
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- Fashionista’s Week in Review: Small Implants are Big in Brazil, a Former Intern is Suing Harper’s Bazaar, and an Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Marni for H&M Campaign
Small Implants Are Hugely Popular in Brazil: Have you ever heard of the ‘Brazilian B’? Here’s our inside story on the latest surgery craze in South America that everyone‘s talking about.
Could a ‘Normal Size’ Modeling Agency Work? In an industry based on extreme sizes and weights, is there a real market for in-between size models? We talk to a former plus-size model who lost some weight – and all her clients – and she’s trying to make it happen.
The Best Fashion Pinners on Pinterest: Not on Pinterest yet? It’s time to get on that! Here’s our guide to the ten best fashion pinners to get you started.
Jason Wu For Target Was on eBay Before Target.com: A week before the hotly anticipated collection even hit stores or the web, it was already being hawked at insane mark ups on eBay. Are all those fashion editors who got a preview really that desperate for the extra cash?
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- Are Your Nails Ready For the Super Bowl? Here’s Our DIY Football Mani Guide
Here at Fashionista, we’re always up for a little DIY. And with the biggest sport (and advertising) event of the year’s kickoff happening in just a few short hours, we thought we’d first take a little quiet time to ourselves/fingers and invest in some ridiculous yet totally appropriate Giants vs. Patriots nail art! Our ‘artistic’ process was a bit on the trial and error-side of things, but the end results are certainly conversation starters. I mean, even we were a little bit impressed with our new-found mani-talents.Click through our step-by-step guide to getting some super Super Bowl nails, and feel free to be inspired to steal some ideas in support of your fave team. At the very least, your sporty new polish job should effectively distract anyone else who’s going after the same chicken wing as you. And you’ll have something interesting to look at when you wash off the hot sauce later tonight! Game on.
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- Best Dressed: Rooney Mara in Givenchy, Rachel McAdams in Peter Som and More
Rooney Mara continued her red carpet tear this week in all-white Givenchy while Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs provide a nice counter wearing their own designs in all-black at a dinner honoring Grace Mirabella hosted by Paul Sinclaire and Joe Mimran. Rachel McAdams and Michelle Williams added prints, in Peter Som and Erdem respectively, while Blake Lively and Keira Knightley kept things ladylike in Valentino and Burberry.Follow Fashionista on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
- Gap Launches GapPure, A New Line of Slouchy Luxe Jersey Basics
Gap still hasn’t named a creative director to replace Patrick Robinson, who was fired in May of last year. But the brand has quietly been building on its strengths–their 1969 denim line keeps getting better (have you tried their printed skinny jeans yet? Do it now) and now they’re expanding GapBody into a new line called GapPure, which is online now and launches in store on Monday.
GapBody–Gap’s underwear line–has a devoted following. At a dinner at ABC Kitchen Thursday night to celebrate the launch of the line, more than a few editors confessed their love for Gap bras (especially their strapless ones). To capitalize on that brand devotion, GapBody has expanded with GapPure, a line of slouchy super soft jersey basics–tees, knits (with hints of cashmere), and tanks–that are comfy enough to lounge around in but cute enough to go to brunch in, too. Think T by Alexander Wang but at prices that range from $24 to $68.
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- Want a Job with Factory PR or Nasty Gal? Check Out Our Careers Page!
Looking for a way into the fashion biz but don’t know where to start? What if we told you that you’re already in the right place? Our careers page is updated constantly with the newest job and internship openings at the hottest places to work in the fashion industry. Just send in a cover letter and resume, and you could be working as a photo editor intern at Bullett Media in NYC! Or, become the newest member of the Nasty Gal PR team in LA!
With new job opportunities being posted all the time, our careers page is the place to be. What are you waiting for? Apply for your dream job in fashion now!Follow Fashionista on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
- The Aisle New York is looking for Interns!
The Aisle New York is a luxury bridal e-commerce site looking for enthusiastic, resourceful, and dedicated interns to work closely with our founding team and buying staff. This is a unique opportunity to be exposed to all facets of an emerging business and to be delegated significant responsibility.
Duties include on set fashion assisting for our bridal fashion shoots, prepping and packing garments, answering phones and providing customer service support to customers, brainstorming and writing social media posts, assisting in PR/Press initiatives, uploading photos and text to the website, and supporting founders/management in all functions.
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- Our Super Bowl Fashion Face-Off: Tom Brady vs. Eli Manning Off the Football Field
Super Bowl XLVI is this Sunday, which will undoubtedly be the most watched television event of 2012. Unlike all the glam awards shows that have been invading our living rooms most recent Sunday nights, there’s no real fashion-spin we could put on the actual game. But because this is us, we couldn’t help but come up with something…
Enter our football fashion face-off between the two opposing team’s quarterbacks: The New York Giants’ Eli Manning v. he New England Patriots’ Tom Brady. We did a little investigating into their off-the-field style – from vintage yearbook photos, to down-time with the dogs. Football season may be coming to an end, but fashion is obviously timeless. And neither of these guys have always been winners on the fash-field.
Disclaimer: Tom may be Gisele’s baby-daddy, but that doesn’t make him the automatic winner. Click through to see if your pick on Sunday is also our pick for best-dressed.
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- Can Modesty and Modeling Mix? Enter New Muslim Modeling Agency, Underwraps
Modeling and modesty are two words that seem mutually exclusive, but a Muslim fashion designer in New York City is trying to change that. A new agency for Muslim models, called Underwraps, is launching next week during New York Fashion Week. Its goal? To prove that models can be gorgeous, stylish, and yet still maintain their religious beliefs.
Nailah Lymus is an American-born Muslim whose parents converted to Islam before she was born. She adheres to the modesty tenets of the religion, which require that clothes be loose enough so as not to reveal your shape, and that basically the only body parts that can be visible are your face, hands and feet. Sound challenging? It doesn’t have to be. I chatted with Lymus this week about her background, Muslims in fashion, and her plans to launch a modeling agency.
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- Why Should Dogs Get to Wear All the Cute Clothes? Introducing CatAtelier!
We already know there are cat fashion bloggers; so it follows of course that there would also be cat fashion designers.
A few days ago, a friend of mine (who obviously knows me really well) linked me to an Etsy shop called CatAtelier, which, naturally, sells a delightful assortment of carefully crafted ties, neckpieces and hats for felines. Both the quality of these designs and the fact that this existed completely blew my mind and I had to know more. So, I reached out to the obviously talented designer for an interview and she obliged. It turns out Julie Song went to Parsons and has a BFA in illustration as well as a very obedient cat. Click through to see her amazing designs and learn more about who she is, how and why she got into feline fashion design, and her plans to branch out into cat clothes!
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- 10 Questions for Project Runway All Stars
1. How did all of the designers magically end up in Union Square after they were told to search for inspiration in Central Park?
2. Wait, isn’t this challenge the most genius way to pick up guys?
3. Why is Mondo wearing a shirt with his face on it?
4. Did you see how silly Joanna was this week, popping up from behind a dress form and whatnot?
5. I’m sorry but does Jerell have eyes? He really thought that look worked.
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- Street Style: Alexandra Wears Hand-Me-Downs From Her Mother and Ex-Boyfriend
Name: Alexandra
Age: 23
Occupation: Student at Yale
How would you describe your style? A lot of my mother’s hand-me-downs.
What was the last thing you bought? My octopus ring.
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- A Week in Brad Goreski’s (Plaid, Embroidered and Studded!) Christian Louboutins
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a professional stylist, a powerful editor or a Hollywood heavyweight? Every Friday, we will ask an inspirational industry professional to fill in the blanks using their own words and photos.
For our very first profile, we couldn’t think of anyone more fitting than Rachel-Zoe-protégé-turned-star-stylist, Brad Goreski.
From uncovering untapped talent (hello, Linda!) to lending a fellow stylist some last minute “blanky blank,” a week in Brad‘s world is basically one giant P.O.C (that’s Pop of Color, for the uninitiated.)
When we caught up with the talented Mr. Goreski in L.A. Thursday evening, he was prepping for four upcoming fittings. Ever the gentleman, he indulged us by recapping a week spent zigzagging the country in a pair of gingham (and gifted!) Louboutins.
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- Fashion News Roundup: Crystal Renn is Still Being Asked About Her Weight, Luxury Brands Are Doing Really Well, and Jennifer Connelly Models for Shiseido Again–30 Years Later
Jennifer Connelly is a Shiseido Spokeswoman Again, 30 Years Later: The Labrynth co-star is reprising her role as the global face of the Japanese makeup and skincare line – she also appeared in their “Perky Jeans” ad campaign in the ’80s. Jen’s new campaign for Shiseido will be for its Future Solution LX premium skin care line – which sadly doesn’t quite have the same awesome ring to it as “Perky Jeans.” {Styleite}
LVMH and Dior In Pretty Good Shape: As the global economy grows, so have people’s spending habits: LVMH sales have gained 20.4% in the fourth quarter and Dior’s revenues have advanced 22%. Luxury brands seem to be increasing in profit and revenue in pretty much every major market sector save for Japan, where last year’s devastating natural disasters affected far more than the spending habits of the wealthy. {WWD subscription required}
Lisa Perry’s Spring Collection is ‘Mad About Mod’: The designer hosted an intimate luncheon yesterday to celebrate her new ’60s-inspired collection, which features mod accents and groovy pop-art inspired prints. It’s available at Barneys just in time for spring weather and, of course, the return of Mad Men. {Barneys}
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- Helena Christensen Is Really Sexy. She Also Happens to Be Wearing Reeboks.
The supermodels return: Yesterday it was Linda Evangelista in Love, and today it’s Helena Christensen in Reeboks…and little else. The 43-year-old super gives Karlie Kloss a (leggy) run for her money in a bandage bodysuit and sneakers. Christensen was in a Reebok ad back in 2010, where she wore absolutely nothing except sneakers and a growl, so this ad is tame by comparison.
The Telegraph reports that the ad coincides with a European survey about women’s satisfaction conducted by Reebok. So what satisfies Christensen? Reading in bed, hanging out with her family, and staying fit. We’d be pretty damn satisfied if we were that fit, too.
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- Conservative ‘Family’ Group Attacks JC Penney for Using Ellen DeGeneres as a Spokesperson
JC Penney made headlines after announcing its new retailing plans last week–which include a shop-in-shop concept, decreasing baseline pricing, and hiring Ellen DeGeneres as its spokesperson. And now JCP finds itself in the middle of a controversy, thanks to an anti-gay group who’s offended that the company chose to use the openly gay DeGeneres as a spokesperson, the Cut is reporting.
The conservative group, One Million Moms, posted a statement on its website denouncing the retailer. Take a deep breath, because its small-mindedness (like calling this issue a “culture war”) is going to really piss you off. Or at least it should:
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