On July 30, 2011 a new moon rises in the constellation of Leo. As with every month, this dark moon phase is a time for renewal and for beginnings. At the new moon it’s wise to determine any new directions you’d like to take and state them clearly. Your declarations may come in the...
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Tonight the world is being bathed in the light of a full moon in the sign of Scorpio. The Scorpion vibe is sexy, mysterious, and fluid. Full moons are a time for releasing, for letting go. Right now The Fashion Cult advises you to use this energy to let go of your sartorial inhibitions....
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Happy new year everyone! On March 21 the sun entered the constellation of Aries, where it will reside until April 20. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, which means it heralds a new cycle – a new year, of sorts. A new year is always exciting, but for 2011 the energy is...
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For those that didn’t completely bust their budgets buying trinkets for Christmas, now is a terrific time to take advantage of the deep discounts of winter sales. But like all sales, it’s possible to get trapped by the illusion of the “good deal” and end up spending unnecessarily. Don’t buy ultra-trendy items that are...
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The final Alexander McQueen collection designed by the label’s founder was seen in Paris today. Just sixteen pieces were shown to an intimate guest list in a gilded room at Francois Pinault headquarters. Though the collection was short, the impact was enormous – both because McQueen delivered a stunning couture-like pieces with immaculate embroidery...
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The nominees for best dressed include women that didn’t play it safe in pretty, but managed to be gorgeous and forward with their fashion. They are Zoe Kravitz It’s too bad Zoe Kravitz isn’t a bigger “name” because her amount of coverage was nil compared to many of her more famous red carpet counterparts....
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In a world that online sample sales are becoming more common and more trashy, Gilt Groupe stands out as one of the best. The members-only shopping site originally offered mostly women’s fashion, but now has dedicated sites for mens fashion, lower-priced brands, and travel packages. Now Gilt has something for art lovers, with a...
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I’ve spent plenty of time in my personal conversations and on this blog defending fashion as an art. But now I’d like to propose that fashion is also a sport. And in that sport Christopher Bailey is London’s star quarterback. For the A/W 2010-11 shows live streams are a common thing. But yesterday Burberry...
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Private shopping pioneer ideeli.com has partnered with Style Coalition to create the Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards, which seeks to recognize labels and brands that are doing the best job at utilizing social media. Winners will be chosen with the help of online shoppers, blog readers and fashion lovers en generale. There are 7...
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To every Cult there is a dark side, and the Fashion Cult is no different. I remember stories in the 90s of kids getting shot on the street for their high-priced sneakers. Are a pair of Jordans really worth your soul? Crazy. Now it’s denim that inspiring folks to a life of crime. The...
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