Blogs: Posts Tagged ‘ fashionation ’

If you already have plans for tomorrow, Saturday May 5th, you’ll want to break them as Betsey Johnson is coming to San Antonio’s North Star Mall Dillard’s from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. I have no idea what the famous fashion icon and designer is doing here, but I’m hoping to find out. I’m assuming she...
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On Saturday afternoon, artists Bryson and Holly Hein Brooks showcased their work at “Glam, Bam, Thank You Ma’am” for Contemporary Art Month (CAM). The stylish event, hosted at John Speegle and Leandra Hernandez’s urban San Antonio Riverwalk Space, featured iconic artwork ranging from $50 to $5,000—with a twist. The silk-screen and fully-painted works of...
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Photos by Bryan Rindfuss Story by Desiree Prieto Dreams do come true. San Antonio native Mandi Gallegos featured her new Mikailee Alton Collection at the PLITZS New York City Fashion Week, “Designer Showcase Presentation,” in which only 36 emerging designers were chosen to participate. The event, showcased in Manhattan’s Fashion district, coincided with the...
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I just learned that national charitable organization Brides Across America’s annual “Operation Wedding Gown” will be hosted by San Antonio’s newest bridal boutique, Impression Bridal, this Tuesday, January 10.
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Like its name suggests, Latina Bella is intended for women with gold and olive skin tones. I had the opportunity to speak with the makeup company’s marketing department, who informed me that most makeup companies use rose and pink tones to create their foundations—which is fine if you’re skin is on the white side...
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Save the Date! Just in time for Christmas! Saturday November 19 from 4-9pm and Sunday November 20 from noon-4pm For Saturday Only: Food Served 6pm Fashion Show 8pm I am very excited to announce that Barbara Alarcon and Amanda Alarcon with New York Exchange and Mr. John & Imelda Hanna will be hosting an...
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Story By Desiree Prieto While in New York City for fashion week last month, I headed to 7th avenue, aka Fashion Avenue, as it sits in the city’s Garment District. Previously the textile-manufacturing Mecca of America, the Garment District is still considered a fashion capital among designers and it is where I visited up-and-coming...
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SA Fashion Week's Soft Opening and Going Green Fashion Show begins on Sunday October 9.
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                              Designer Linda Ellis’s latest collection will be featured this Saturday October 1, at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Charity Benefit honoring Mary McGuire. “Western Australia and Chile Meets South Texas” is the theme of the haute couture runway...
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Story by Desiree Prieto NEW YORK CITY — The entrance to Cult Studios is hidden behind plywood and a closed-off sidewalk when I arrive at the Flower District location near New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Inside, Henry De La Paz, a hairdresser originally from the Rio Grande Valley, is preparing models with...
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Story by Desiree Prieto Toronto-born, New York-based designer Kaelen Farncombe presented her Spring/Summer 2012 collection at Chelsea neighborhood’s Root Drive-In Studio. Upon arrival, myself and guests were given a baby pink program with black Rorschachs. But we didn’t know quite what to make of it once we finally previewed the collection, as we were...
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Photos by Desiree Prieto I had the opportunity to visit Ground Zero during the tenth anniversary of 9/11. While it is difficult to put into words the somberness of this day, above are some photos I took of the site, which includes St. Paul’s Church (also damaged ten years ago), the 9/11 Memorial Preview...
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