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Death of A Friend

13 Monday Jan 2014

Posted by vantosh in Loehmann's Closing, Uncategorized

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Adrienne Vittadini, Anne Klein, Back Room, Bankruptcy, Daffy's, Designer dressing, Dior, going out of business, humdinger, liquidating, Loehmann's, Natasha Lowery, Vanessa

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  I got the news and was shocked, but sadly not surprised. After all, she was more than 90 years old. I was already in mourning. I still had not gotten over the passing of another friend.  Daffy’s died in the fall of 2012. I was at the funeral. Now that was hard.  My StyleStar sister Natasha and I really took it bad.  That’s because I was an active shopper at Daffy’s.  Loehmann’s was another story.  Like an aunt who had been a humdinger in her day, I saw the wear and tear around the edges years ago.  I of course still respected the legacy.  

  My first introduction to designer clothes came  from Loehmann’s.  I still have Adrienne Vittadini’s in my closet, and Dior and Anne Klein. I “lived” for the BackRoom.  And who can forget those crazy communal dressing rooms.  I remember the dressing room attendant screaming “Ladies don’t let Loehmann’s clothes drag on the floor”.  Then some stores installed private dressing rooms, then they MUST have gotten new buyers, then they started NOT  being as stylish.  There were times I went into my local Loehmann’s and walked right out. The stuff looked used.  After undergoing several reorganizations, the clothes did get a little better. The BackRoom at my local store was moved to the front of the store and consisted of a about a dozen “racks” of clothes. Like the flamboyant aunt who drank martinis and had fancy boyfriends I began to see she wasn’t laughing so carefree anymore. Her lipstick liner was crooked, wig looked worn, and those fancy boyfriends who were still alive, turned old and mean.  So now what? I haven’t gone yet to “get a deal” I frankly doubt I will find anything. But I will go say goodbye.

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  I just read today that the Loehmann’s name has been purchased by some investor and there is talk of re-creating it  on-line or selling sections to other stores. If you are on the mailing list you will probably get an email.  Daffy’s is doing the same thing. I get Daffy’s emails selling these overpriced pillows- annoying.  Ugh. It is not the same.  It will never be.

 

Vanessa

UPDATE Hi StyleStars after writing the above post this afternoon, I decided to go to my local Loehmann’s. Just a day or so after the news broke the store was already picked over. The staff was even dissembling displays! The lines were long and the dressing room chaotic. There was even the beginning of an incident when one woman didn’t wait her turn for a private dressing room. Well in the end it was worth it. I got a dress for 70% percent off.

Incredible find

Incredible find


Now that is a deal! Oh Loehmann’s I will miss you. Stay tuned my StyleStar sister and I are planning a trip to the best Loehmann’s in the tri-state- located in Chelsea. May have to bring a box of tissues. We will update if shopping is insane.
Vanessa

Falling in Love with fall Fashions

20 Sunday Oct 2013

Posted by vantosh in Fall Fashions, Uncategorized

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Adrienne Vittadini, animal print, black and white fashion, cape, coat, houndstooth, Leather pants, leather shirt, leather top, Michael Kors, sweater dress, trend, wool dress

Okay style stars. I recently gave you a brief look into of some of the fall fabulosity on the streets, in the stores and that was seen on the runways for fall 2013. But, I must confess, I can not stop finding more great fashions for this season. So, I decided to update my style stars more often. As soon I see it, (only those worthy of course), I will give the tea immediately. So, here it is!

black leather pants with black leather top and white cape jacket. Gorgeous! mixed media top and black and white trend

black leather pants with black leather top and white cape jacket. Gorgeous! mixed media top and black and white trend

Mixed Media trends

Well style stars, this is one trend I must say is my favorite and I’ve been doing this for years. It’s combining textures, patterns, and even hardware to our wardrobe. The leather and stretch cotton or jersey wool dresses which are so hot this fall(check out previous blog on my cobalt blue dress) is another mixed media look. So, instead of going shopping, I searched my closet and found this fabulous bag that has this fall’s mixed media look.

Leather grey bag with medal accents

Leather grey bag with medal accents

Black and white

black/white animal print sweater dress

black/white animal print sweater dress

I so love the black and white trends this fall. I went shopping in my closet and found this Adrienne Vittadini animal printed black and white sweater dress. I bought it last season and never wore it. Crazy right? Now, I’ve checked off two of this seasons hottest trends: black and white color pattern and animal print. Yes, animal prints are still hot.

Here are a few more black/white fall trends

black/white houndstooth pattern coat

black/white houndstooth pattern coat

Plaids

Sensational plaids fall 2013

Sensational plaids fall 2013

And, plaids are hot. At first, I remembered my Catholic school plaid uniform blouse. Not cute! So, I was apprehensive about this trend. After checking out a few things, I must say I think this can be a cute trend for fall. Think sexy school girl or haute lumberjack. Here are a few plaid finds. Remember, for this particular trend, I would not spend a lot at all. It’s a little risky not as timeless as black and white.

Okay I’m done for now, but I will be back. Fall has just begun style stars.

Natasha

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