Fashion Radar: Today's Twill

Twill is the new must have fabric. In addition to denim twill can be a great choice for pants and jackets and found everywhere for end of summer fashion. Most of the twill picks I have made are in the realm of beige, gray or navy for summer transitional fall. Check out the below picks for PrivyDolls.

Check out these Jbraand Jeans  at Cusp.com for $160

For another skinny pick try these Rich and Skinny pair from Piperlime.com for $172

How cute is this military - inspired twill jacket? Only $59 at Delia*s.com 

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ENTERTAINMENT: Louboutin for Barbie Feet

My inner girly girl child just jumped out of my chair when I heard that a girl's best friend, Barbie will be sporting the red soled shoes. Coming in September, Louboutin will have a collection for Barbie, if the bitch didn't have everything as it is. Each pair will come with a dust bag and branded shoebox. The Parisian Barbies will be $150 and found on Barbiecollector.com or netaporter.com. Save the date collectors!

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ENTERTAINMENT: Project Runway Countdown

How 7 seasons have flown by. Project Runway is in its 8th season to premier in 10 days on Lifetime. PrivyDolls LOVE Project Runway and we are anticipating a season full of great design and great drama. Recently, the cast was announced. Get to know the Designer hopefuls HERE. Who are your favs already?

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PrivyGuy: Suck it in Men

PrivyDolls have been sucking it in for centuries. Girdles, bustiers and now our best friend, Spanx, has assisted women for years to have the bodies we want.As times have changed, men are also wanting to do a little tuck and tighten under their clothes. Spanx has now come out with a men's undershirt that brads to flatten your stomach and improve posture.  For $55 your man can have the extra confidence we achieve with our little secret under our dresses. For more information go to : SPANX

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Fashion Radar: Miami Swim Week Line up

It is that time of year again in Miami where designers showcase their stunning swim collections at the beautiful Setai Hotel For Miami Funkshion.  If you haven't booked your ticket to Miami to capture models in bikinis, no worries you can see that any time of year, but if you want to catch the latest styles from Cavalli, Brette Sandler, KrelWear and much more jet set to Miami this weekend, July 15-17th.
 Here is the schedule so you don't miss a thing! Enjoy beach babes!!


FUNKSHION Swim Shows at The Setai Hotel
July, 14-18, 2010 The Setai Hotel
2001 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139
NOTE: ALL SHOWS AT THE SETAI RSVP: setai@funkshion.com
WED 7/14
8:00 PM Cosmopolitan's Summer Splash RSVP for this show is closed
THU 7/15
8:00 PM Reveling of new LAMBORGHINI
9:00 PM Eva Danielle www.evadanielle.com
10:00 PM Afterparty
FRI 7/16
10:00 PM INCA www.theincacollection.com
11:00 PM Afterparty
*KrelWear Resort Presentation at Le Fee Verte
SAT 7/17
9:00 PM Just Cavalli Swimwear
10:00 PM Afterparty
  *KrelWear Glowing fashion show at Mokai
SUN 7/18
9:00 PM Paula Herbert
10:00 PM Performance by Erika Jayne

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Fashion Radar: Mad about Style

AMC's Mad Men swept the country and has effected fashion since it premiered. The 1960's style that includes skinny ties, pencil skirts and cardigans have made their way to not only the streets but has teamed up for the second year with Banana Republic. "The iconic style depicted in 'Mad Men' is unquestionably a character in
the show, and the Banana Republic promotion is testament to the broad influence the series has had on the world of fashion design. The promotion leverages the strength of both brands to cross-promote the upcoming season and showcase two brands that share a strong passion for style," said Charlie Collier, president of AMC.

Are you a Mad Men wanna be? Attention males or females that adore advertising executive fashion in the 1960s. In conjunction with promoting  Mad Men in the 400 Banana Republic stores, a casting call site is up where fans can upload themselves in their best mad men attire. The will also be offering winners a chance for a walk on roll in the iconic show. One thing is true, 1960's fashion in the work place is in so stock up on pencil skirts, cardigans and kitten heels. Check out their site for more information or to enter!  madmencastingcall.amctv.com.

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Fashion Radar:Material Girl to Launch

She has a lot of nicknames, but Madonna's 80's hit, Material Girl is iconic. She has been touring NY with her daughter, Lourdes for her new fashion line for teens sold exclusively at Macy's in August. The line will be a fashion-forward budget line with items from $12-40 for the young fashionistas budgets. Lourdes is a huge inspiration for the line and has been very vocal about trends where she recently has been blogging about what she is 'so over.' Madonna quoted that Lourdes is extremely trendy and watches what is going on in the fashion world. I have a feeling this line will do extremely well, but then again I am just excited the material girl herself is going back to the drawing board since her last exclusive collection she did for H&M.

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INSIDER INTERVIEW: Customizable Apparel

We are gushing since Heads Up Apparel made some custom PrivyDoll wearables for us! I was beyond excited to see that these customizable apparel is not your normal school spirit or tchotckie point of sale items. Jessica from Heads UP made Adorable beach cover ups with PrivyDoll and an adorable bag made 100% organic seen here in the picture. We are so excited about this 'Privy' find we has to share this unique company. Jessica of Heads up quoted, 

"Between the spirit wear and customized gifts, we are very happy that this company was "born on accident."  We, and our employees, love every minute of this fun business to be in.  I truly get excited to go to work on Mondays, and wish everyone else could be doing what they love and say the same!"  And the attention to detail and passion comes through the items. I adore the T shirts and the branded cover ups to wear sporting the PrivyDoll logo. What a great gift idea, or even for a bachelorette party. The best part there are  no minimums and the items she customized for me cost about $20/ea. The quality of the T-shits are so wearable and have that vintage feel and even a crystal i made the point of sale items. 

 

When asked what their favorite items to customize were and quickly answered, "Baby and bridal clothing!  I love doing custom pieces for brieds and babies.  I love getting in and fulfilling these orders because you know how excited the recipient is going to be opening up their gift.  They are such fun pieces and everyone loves getting things customized, you know they are going to be grinning when opening up their package from us!"

Here are some of the lovely PrivyDoll items Heads Up made for us! Love Love Love it! Check out some of their many items at www.headsupapparel.com and tell them PrivyDoll sent you!

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INSIDER INTERVIEW: Liz Carey Handbags

 Liz Carey has bounced back. We got a chance to speak to the handbag designer about your inspiration and how to jump back from a fashion lawsuit. Fashion blog headlines reported Liz Carey's lawsuit to the conglomerate, Juicy Couture where they claims copyright infringement. Just last week Liz changed the name of her line (once Bird to her name.) and is pushing forward with a fantastic line of red leather bags. She sent out this letter to press and friends to share the news of the name change.  I caught up with Liz to hear about her inspiration and plans for reinventing her line.

Name: LIZ CAREY  formerly BIRD

3 words to describe your label:

LC: everyday, one of a kind, the kind of bags that like to go out and not live in a drawer

In your opinion what is next season’s trend…I'm not good at that.

What is your inspiration for this season/line entirely? Well fall 2010 u will see is called “SEEING RED” because we were recently in a lawsuit with JUICY/LIZ CLAIBORNE over the name of my line BIRD. So I tried to incorporate that. You can see the collection at lizcareybags.com. ..we ended up changing the name to my own name last week…..

I see the bag above is unique and one of a kind made from a Guatemalan wedding skirt. What are your favorite materials to use? Vintage skins

Favorite place for brainstorming and day dreaming:  In my bed…

Female entrepreneur of the year award should go to:Chelsea Handler

You made the news with the Juicy Couture lawsuit over your previous handbag line. What advice can you give entrepreneurs to move forward and recreate?

Make sure you have a good lawyer…

What kind of press/marketing/celeb spotings has your line received? We have a lot of faithful ladies. Check them out online at lizcareybags.com

What designer’s fashion line does your handbags compliment, in your opinion?  ….works well with lots…I'm a vintage personally….

We are anxiously awaiting the next handbag collection, Bird. When is the launch?  I had BIRD for the last 5 years we are now called my name  liz carey

And Lastly, spill the Privy Find:

www.Lizcareybags.com

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Fashion Radar:Jean Paul Gualtier and La Perla

Jean Paul Gualtier confirms another fabulous collaboration. JPG who is known for his corsets and lingerie-inspired clothing is now officially doing his first lingerie line. He met CEO of La Perla and were instantly in talks of a cohesive line together. The line will consist of handmade items and will launch in November. You can expect black and nude with of course corsets and maybe even nineties Madonna inspired lingerie. Can't wait to see the entire line, which starts at $600 and add it to my wish list!

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Privy Baby: Limited Edition Denim

Here at PrivyDoll, we often write about limited edition items, specialty sales and some great 'privy finds'. We have some exciting baby news that falls in each of these categories. Huggies limited edition denim patterned diapers. This is a huge move forward in the fashion world for babies, and makes you think, why haven't they done this before? It is ADORABLE. I am gushing over the commercial with the 'hot shot' baby walking down the street in his denim and white collared shirt. If you haven't seen it check it out Here. The baby denim is available at Target and many other store.

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Fashion Radar: It's Hip to be Square

PrivyDolls live for finding new designers to gush over. I LOVE this Spanish designer, Bandada. Their unique line of cube jewelry is earthy but urban. The gold and silver options are fabulous, whichever you prefer the drop earrings and delicate chain necklace are to die for. The rings are spectacular and most items are under $150!  The items are available on Supermarket or on their Blog.

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