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August 2007
ZARA Opens
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A Zara store in Hong Kong
Zara officially opens today in Lenox Mall in the new Neiman Marcus wing.
The 10,000 sq. foot store, a Spanish import, features trendy international fashions for men and women.
Zara was founded in 1975 in Spain. According to some reports, in 2006, it overtook H&M (gasp!) as Europe’s largest fashion retailer.
Any thoughts on Zara’s arrival?
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The New Urban
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Next month Urban Outfitters launches a new partnership.
In-store shops will carry merchandise from Nylon…that’s Nylon the magazine, not the material.
Apparel, CD’s, and more will be on display in Urban’s 113 locations.
In honor of the new partnership, here’s a fashion trivia question: What are the two other brands owned by Urban Outfitters, Inc.?
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Two for TOUS
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TOUS eau de toilette spray.
Shoppers searching for a new jewelry fix will be pleased to learn that Tous, the 87 year-old Spanish jewelry store, has opened another location at North Point Mall (the first is in Lenox Square). The store is located on the lower level next to Macy’s.
Tous has jewelry appropriate for men, women and children, with many designs incorporating the signature Tous Bear. Pieces come in 18K gold, sterling silver, diamonds and semi-precious stones at prices ranging from $50 to $20,000. Handbags range from $200 to $600. They also sell fragrances for men and women.
Any Tous fans out there? What’s your favorite Tous purchase?
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Martha at Macy’s
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Macy's
Bedding from the new Martha Stewart Collection at Macy's
Martha Stewart is headed to Macy’s.
This month, Macy’s announced the Martha Stewart collection exclusive to Macy’s stores nationwide. Products range from sheets to spice keepers and reflect Martha’s personal style.
Looks like Martha is moving on up from mass-market.
What do you think of her launching a new collection at the store?
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Mall Valet
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I spend a lot of time at malls, and admittedly on a Saturday, I will drive around for hours on end looking for a parking space. I do the slow crawl behind shoppers exiting with bags, waiting for them to vacate a spot.
Then it occurred to me (thanks to a co-worker), “Duh, Valet???” which I’ve never used, but it seems to be a standard here in Atlanta.
Do you use valet parking when you hit the mall? Why or why not?
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Shop Vogue
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shopvogue.tv
Screen shot from Vogue's new shopping site
Today marks the launch of ShopVogue.TV, just as Vogue’s doorstop-posing-as-a-magazine September issue hits mailboxes.
The interactive site lets readers shop ad pages from the magazine which include brands such as Bottega Veneta and David Yurman. There is also shopable original video content on the site.
What do you think of this online shopping strategy?
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Parent inventors
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Patemm Round Changing Pad, $29.99 by Grace Welch, san Francisco, Cali.
Has anyone spotted Target’s parent inventors collection?
The products, all invented by moms and dads, include the Strollometer by Adi and Dan Weber of Great Neck New York, which attaches to strollers to measure speed, distance and more.
Or the Banda Bib by Amanda Davis of Salt Lake City, Utah, which is a stylish, bandanna-shaped bib designed to catch spills.
Products are available at Target.com until December.
What would you invent to make parenthood easier or more stylish?
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A Model Life
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Shaun McNatt was discovered at a ProScout session in Atlanta.
Did you miss your shot at America’s Next Top Model?
Catch ProScout , the model and actor scouting agency, in town today at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel or Gwinnett Center in Duluth.
Before you start thinking it’s all a hoax, take a look at 25-year-old Shaun McNatt (in photo) who was discovered at a ProScout interview session in ATL.
Now he’s signed with the New York Models agency and has appeared in a bunch of ad campaigns.
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Veruca
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Veruca
Lovestruck Navy Dress, $80 at Veruca
Head to Veruca tonight for cocktails, music and shopping with a special musical appearance by Aslyn.
From 7:30 to 10 pm, enjoy a storewide sale with merchandise from 20 to 70% off, a clearance on Designateria tees, and liquidation of Veruca men’s merchandise.
Free Peroni beer and wine to keep you happy.
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Wal-Mart Style Match
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Wal-Mart
A style match example from Wal-Mart/ facebook.com
Need to merge your roommate’s style with your own?
Check out Wal-Mart’s “Roommate Style Match” on facebook.com.
You and your roommate can take a quiz to determine how your styles will mesh, and then you can go to the Wal-Mart site to purchase stuff.
So far, facebook types seem more interested in commenting about Wal-Mart unionizing and capitalism than interior decorating.
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Celebrity Hairstylists
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Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images
4th August 1967: American actor Mia Farrow having her blonde hair cut short by French stylist Vidal Sassoon, Hollywood, California.
Remember Mia Farrow’s big hair chop for Rosemary’s Baby?
Quick, who was the stylist?
Vidal Sassoon was already famous in 1967 when he cut Farrow’s hair…but these days, celebrity stylists often become household names after they’re linked to a celeb (think Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves).
Which celebrity stylists, if any, do you know by name?
And who are the celebs they work with?
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Boutique Bandit is Back
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The boutique bandit has struck again.
Thread House, a new store on West Peachtree, was broken into early Friday.
The bandits, who were caught on film, busted through the front doors and took a mix of high end denim, rock ‘n’ roll style tees and some women’s clothing.
The store had been burglarized for the first time less than a month ago.
For now, Thread House has resorted to installing steel gates.
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Consignment Shopping
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Do you shudder at the thought of wearing second hand clothes or have you mapped out every resale store in the Atlanta metro area?
It’s true not all resale stores are high quality, but finding the gems could mean owning designer clothing and handbags at 80 to 90% off.
Consignment stores, which sell items and then pay a portion of the sale to the owner, are one avenue to get better quality merchandise than you may find at the local Salvi.
Do you think resale is taboo?
Which consignment stores in Atlanta do you like?
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Cocktails and Shoes
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cocktails by Jenn
Need new shoes, but low on cash?
Get a new shoe wardrobe from Cocktails by Jenn when you enter the “Step up your Style” online sweepstakes
One winner will get a monthly shoe stipend for a year, but you have to enter before August 31. You also have to be 21 years old and up.
And speaking of shoes and cocktails…anyone heard of the Atlanta Shoe Club? If so, send me an e-mail (nrhone@ajc.com) with your contact information for an upcoming story.
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Wholesale Warehouse Wars
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Retail experts have estimated the value of the Costco shopper at $100,000 annual income. Costco, they say, has some of the most affluent customers.
In fact, when Costco shows up in a new development, that allegedly attracts all the other retailers who want to reach big spenders.
But what of BJ’s Wholesale and Sam’s Club? Are those for the masses, while Costco is for the shopping elite?
In the world of warehouse club giants, which one do you prefer? Why?
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Tax Free Terror
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Whew!
Tax free weekend is over. We heard and witnessed some horrendous tales about a few overzealous shoppers.
Apparently some Atlantans got off tax free with more than $100 in clothing. Some others thought tax free weekend would be a good time to harass sales people.
Did you spot any shameful shopping this weekend?
Did anyone get free tax when they shouldn’t have?
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New Shopping in Atlanta
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Nicole Richie and her Hermes Birkin bag
Atlanta hold on to your Birkin bags, Hermes is relocating.
Ben Carter Properties announced today the arrival of five luxury retailers to the area that will be known as Streets of Buckhead; a new retail, residential, office and hospitality development coming to the former Buckhead village area.
In addition to a freestanding Hermes boutique, shoppers will enjoy the clothing and accessories of AG Adriano Goldschmied, men’s Italian designer Domenico Vacca, Etro, and Bottega Veneta, all to be located on walkable streets with about 100 shops.
How do you think the new stores and location will impact Atlanta’s status as a shopping destination?
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Grady Goes to Hollywood
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Vincent Martinez of Grady High School, poses with Paris Hilton.
Atlanta’s Grady High School went Hollywood last week when an idea hatched by teacher, Vincent Martinez, and his students got red carpet treatment.
Martinez was on the treadmill when he came up with the slogan “Feed the Models, Save the World,” which ended up on a t-shirt designed by Atlanta-based duo Mike and Gina Hecht of Project e.
Martinez, Project e and Grady students managed to sell more than 1000 tees with 100% of profits going to the Eating Disorders Information Network, a charity that travels to schools to generate awareness of eating disorders.
When the shirts sold well, they decided to do a national launch at Parc restaurant in Hollywood. Celebs including Paris Hilton, Taryn Manning and Kathy Najimy attended.
For more information on EDIN or for a t-shirt visit www.myedin.org .
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Spa City
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta area is a spa-lover’s dream.
Entebello, one of the latest entries in the spa market, is an Apothecary and Spa that offers products and services to men and women. Located in Buckhead, the store carries about 70 bath, body and fragrance lines ranging from i Profumi di Firenze, a line of Italian scents inspired by 16th century fragrances for $89, to Napoleon Perdis, a line of cosmetics that includes everything from $20 lip lacquers to $75 pore minimizer.
Tranquility Spa is a new spa that opened last week at Lake Lanier Islands Resort with services including stone therapy treatment. And be on the lookout for a soon-to -open full service salon and spa in Atlantic Station called Nani Salon and Spa.
So many choices…
What is your favorite spa in the area?
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