October 2010
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Fashion Blogs Killed the Magazine Star...
My latest News Feature for Critical Issues in Journalism (JRN 400) at Ryerson’s J-School. Fashion Blogs Killed the Magazine Star by Natalie Ast Tavi Gevinson took the fashion world by storm when she started her blog in March 2008.  What is remarkable about Gevinson is that she is only a 14-year-old girl from Chicago.  Since launching her blog, the young fashion maven has become a...
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Club Monaco & Fashion Magazine Shopping Spree! →
Fashion Magazine, Shopbob.com and Club Monaco are teaming up to bring Canadians an awesome contest!  The winner can receive a $1000 shopping spree at both Club Monaco and Shopbob.com… the perfect opportunity to complete your Fall and Winter wardrobe.  I entered the contest, all it took was to fill out some info and you’re good to go.  Good Luck!
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Garmz.com  →
Garmz.com is an amazing concept for a fashion website.  Registered visitors vote on designers’ sketches and the most popular ones are transformed into garments… and the clothes aren’t produced at a cost to the designer. I think this is an awesome way for up and coming designers to get their ideas out there and generate some fans!   See how it works...
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“Whip my Hair” by Willow Smith is further proof that Gaga is out.  Despite the obvious nepotism (and the Church of Scientology promoting her), Smith has a unique style in her music and image. The video is fun and colourful… I can’t wait to see what she does next.   Her personal style sends a great message for young teens out there, that experimentation is a must at a...
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Very Mary Kate is BACK.  Everyone’s favourite Olsen twin returned from a four month hiatus for season two, which is now on College Humour.  I love Mary Kate’s style, but this series of videos is hilarious.  Get caught up on season one here www.verymarykate.com 
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Ugg & Jimmy Choo
On October 21, affluent preteens and soccer moms can rejoice as Holt Renfrew unveils their exclusive launch of Ugg & Jimmy Choo. Doesn’t something sound wrong here?  Jimmy Choo is synonymous with luxury and fashion.  The brand was founded in 1996 when Vogue editor Tamara Mellon joined up with Jimmy Choo, the man himself, a Japanese shoe designer.  Since then, their brand has grown to...
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