May 2012
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| Blaque Label | Be Beautiful In - Blaque |
Creating beautiful collections since 2009, Blaque Label has designed luxurious silhouettes with the cosmo-girl in mind. The team at Blaque Label translates the top runway styles from around the world and turns them into fashion forward collections. Designing body conscious silhouettes at affordable prices for the everyday woman is what makes Blaque Label, a force to be reckoned with.
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| Bright Bold And Beautiful | ZAMRIE | By Ashley...
| BRIGHT BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL | ZAMRIE | BY ASHLEY ZYGMUNT |
Ashley Zygmunt, Head designer and founder of ZAMRIE the Chicago based clothing line. Zygmunt, started her career working under fashion design greats, Zac Posen and Peter Som in New York City. In 2009 Ashley, returned to the Windy City, and was selected as one of six designers to participate in the Chicago Fashion Incubator. The CFI,...
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Fall In Love With Graphics All Over Again. Fall In...
This past Tuesday, I had the pleasure of being invited to preview the Fall 2012 collection of Finland’s own Paola Suhonen, designer and founder of Ivana Helsinki. For more then fifteen years, Paola has been creating works of art. She’s collaborated with iconic brands, such as: Coca-cola, TopShop, Swarovski, Volvo, and Google, The multi-talented artist is known for her graphic work...
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DC Shoes | Not Just Your Brother's Skate Shoe...
For as long as I’ve lived in the Valley, (which has been almost my entire life) Skateboarding has been a way of life. Growing up with boys donning shoes by the popular companies Etnies and AirWalks, there wasn’t much competition. 1993, enter DC Shoes, since its inception it has been synonymous with the Skating community and in the valley. The Huntington Beach born empire built its...
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Behind The Dream With Della LA
Behind The Dream
WFTR Interviews Tina Tangalakis of DellaLA
This past week I had the privilege of interviewing Tina Tangalakis, founder and head designer of Della LA. Della is an amazing company with a wonderful story. In brief, Della was started in late 2009 in a small village in Ghana, (Hohoe) pronounced, (Ho-Way.) The company makes beautifully simple handbags from gorgeous textiles sourced in...
April 2012
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Delivering Change To Ghana - Della Los Angeles
Della, a Los Angeles born company is delivering a lot of change to Hohoe, a poverty stricken village in Ghana. Ghana, where 1 out of every 3 individuals live below the poverty line. Della is bringing more then monetary funding to the village, they are providing education and jobs to the community that so desperately needs it.
(Above, Tina Tangalakis - Founder and designer of Della...
March 2012
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Color Me Red In Enza Costa -Spring 2012
Here is more from the Enza Costa spring 2012 collection. I received some pieces through a friend last week. As promised I updated with what I wore today. Below is the Silk Rib Twist Dress. You can find it here online. It retails for $198.00 but it is worth every penny.
I paired the belt with an exaggerated length necklace to follow the long silhouette of the dress. I then added a black...
thetieguy asked: hey! all is good! thanks! and is this mens clothing you talk about or womens clothing? let me know! cheers!
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Enza Costa -Spring 2012 Collection
I just received some amazing Enza Costa apparel through a friend. I am in love with this line. I might be a little late to the runway on this company but everything is sourced from the best fabrics, dyes and cuts. You can find Enza Costa in several boutiques, the biggest name we’ve found locally is Nordstrom you can’t buy Enza at Nordie’s online, only in the store.
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LOVING LOLLY
We are thrilled to have been included in an exciting new promotion. WFTR has been selected by LOLLY clothing to participate in their, “Spring Forward with Lolly Scarf Giveaway.” LOLLY contacted us recently with the exciting news. We just received the scarves today and can not wait to show them to you. But first a bit about LOLLY:
Lolly Clothing is “for the city girl...
memorybuzz asked: I want to be PIXIE beautiful, because I've heard great things about this brand. My eyes are very sensitive I would love to try this brand, since currently I am not using anything to color my eyes, and add a little glow :)
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Follow Your Gut -Fashion Trends Etc.
When I was young my mother always told me to follow my gut. If you are like me, maybe someone along the way has given you similar advice. I’ve always tried to follow her words hoping that it would lead me in the right direction. Thankfully 9 times out of 10 my gut has been right. I like to think that this philosophy spans more then just the everyday decision. It can be used when...
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Los Angeles Fashion Week - Concept S/S 2012
It’s here as some of you may have figured out LAFW kicked off this week. Following on the heels of Paris Fashion Week is a list of Los Angeles’s most talented known and some unknown designers. Starting the week off strong is, CONCEPT. if you are unfamiliar with CONCEPT it originated right here in the heart of L.A. Mike Vensel, who’s making his mark not only as the head of CONCEPT...
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My New Favorite Store! →
You guys totally have to stop by BrandyMelville in Santa Monica on 3rd Street. I stumbled upon it this Monday and completely fell in love. The clothing is so comfy and the fabrication of the garments is so cozy I want to live in every single piece. Not only that, but they have the cutest accessories. Everything from skull rings, to cute bracelets. The best part is the store is totally affordable....
wildndfree-spirit asked: heey!! i was going craazyy because i wanted to send you guys a message and i didn't know how :s , and also i wanted to let you know that i participate in ur giveaway and i wanna win the palette because as you know beauty is simple but make up is Glam , soo i don't have anyy make up palette but one doesn't count lol .. i loved the one that you have! and also i wanna know how can i...
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t0tsy asked: Hi there (: I followed on Twitter, Blogger & Tumblr & am away to reblog the giveaway! I really want to win it as pixie makeup is beautiful and I really want some of it :D thanksssssss x
visceral-beauty asked: I wanna be Pixie beautiful because right now I'm really struggling financially - and nice makeup has had to go! Thank you for the chance <3
February 2012
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Alive Expo and Oscar Gifting Suite - Recap
I know what you’re thinking, the Oscars is old news. Well, when you have a regular 9-5 (or rather 10-7) you have to make do. So we are re-visiting the Oscars gifting suite we had the pleasure of visiting this past week. Here are some of the images of the amazing people I had the pleasure of meeting.
Here’s me and Athena, “Ms. President” of GlitzyLips. I had such a great...
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GO GREEN
We are so excited have been invited to the Fortunate Angels event today. A pre-Oscar gifting event which brings awareness to living green and going green both through education and through fashion. The event will take place at the Peterson Automotive Museum and is expected to deliver talented acts throughout the night. Be sure to read the entire press release below and check back in with WFTR to...
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WatchDonna Karan - Designer Donna Karan wants a woman to be empowered in her life and by her clothes. The Fall 2012 collection featured coats with strong shoulders and skirts and dresses with sharp pleats. Her signature bodysuit was paired with both tailored menswear looks and feminine taffeta skirts.
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Vday The True Story Behind The Massacre of Love
Ah Valentines Day, it is upon us. With so many ladies and gents hearts a flutter, each one with a special glint in their eye. Each one of us, myself included eyeing some sort of trinket. Perhaps for you, you’ve dropped subtle hints for months about the new diamond ring you’ve been so desperately seeking.
Or perhaps you’ve gone all out...
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Upcycling The Industry And Other Scary Stories
For those of you who have followed wftr since its beginning or are new welcomed additions I wanted to take a moment and update you on what’s been happening. Recently I’ve been doing my own Upcycling project. Reworking used leather goods to re-create new ones. With much success mind you. Here is a dress I found for $19.99 on sale, the zipper was broken but the leather was 100% beautiful...
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Congratulations To You-Were-Born-For-Something
You-Were-Born-For-Something won our Wallaroo Hat giveaway from last week. We are so happy to be able to send her The Simone Hat by Wallaroo Hats. For your chance to win something great, check out our giveaway section at the ^ Top of the page. Thanks for everyone who reblogged, followed, and tweeted us. We Love you.
Remember to keep it here for more: Wordsfromtherunway
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Share The Love This Valentines Day
Share the love this Valentines day with Opusgaia. We are so thrilled to be able to share some samples we received from the New York based company. Opusgaia, is determined to spread health and relaxation through the sharing of aromatherapy treatments and products. One lucky WFTR reader will get a chance to win the
I Love roll on perfume by Opusgaia.
It’s light fragrance will leave you...
January 2012
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