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Steve & Barry’s is going, going…

December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

…gone! Well, almost. Steve & Barry’s, the retail clothing chain best-known for its college-related apparel (and most recently its celebrity clothing lines) is in the process of closing it’s doors like 4EVA!!! Seems the recession has claimed yet another mall staple that we often took for granted. I was in no way a frequent shopper, [...]

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Being Patricia Field — TCS dresses Carrie Bradshaw

July 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Be sure to post your comments! (see previous post “Dressing the Sex and the City girls”) Wardrobe stylings for Carrie Bradshaw by The Clever Sophisticate (inspired by the work of costume designer Patricia Field) Issa Mini kimono dress Anna Sui “Swirl” embroidered camisole top Skinny jeans Fornarina Nico calf boots Nadia Williams “Judy Ann” handbag [...]

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Dressing the Sex and the City girls

July 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Patricia Field. What fashionista and SATC fan doesn’t know that name? Patricia Field is a fashion designer and one of Hollywood’s hottest stylists. Most important to us girls, she has been the costume designer for Sex and the City since we first met the girls way back pre-Y2K. I think most of us would agree [...]

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Tags: Celebrities · Entertainment · Fashion · fashion designers · NYC · trends · Wardrobe Tips