Posts Tagged ‘Isabel Lu’

Four More Weeks…

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

As we hit the four-week point in our countdown to Spring, I find myself sitting with my back to all the windows at the store today just to avoid even watching the snowflakes fall. I refuse to let winter win this one.

Spring is arriving at Flaire! With new arrivals this week from Isabel Lu, Torn by Ronny Kobo, Tolani Scarves and Dex – to name a few, it’s definitely getting brighter in my world. I am loving how unusual the details are from the ever popular zipper trims to the soft floral prints to the dusting of sequins in just the right places – Spring is standing out!

Speaking of standing out, one celebrity designer that has always stood out with her collection for the quirky details and edgy silhouettes is Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. – which will arrive at Flaire before the month is over.
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The L.A.M.B. collection has grown to include clothing, accessories, footwear and fragrance. Gwen’s line is truly a reflection of her personality and what I like is that she actually wears her designs – and not just sometimes. Most of the time when you see photographs of her in the magazines and even on television she is always true to her brand and while her style may be a little on the wild side for some, her collection really can work for anyone.

As a presenter at New York Fashion Week since 2006, Gwen’s L.A.M.B. (which stands for Love Angel Music Baby) is a true contemporary collection with eclectic, edgy and feminine details all in one brand. Her Spring 2010 collection is full of vibrant colors, asymmetrical lines, exposed zippers and flattering ruching that work for any one’s style.

Check out some of the styles from L.A.M.B.’s Spring 2010 Runway Show. Coming soon to Flaire.

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As Seen On.

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

When I first thought about opening my own store, one of the parts that made me most excited was being able to be one of the first people to view a new season’s collections. Before I started working in retail I was the type of person who always sought out the latest and greatest – and it would kill me if I missed out on something new. Having my own store was the perfect way to secured first-hand access to the collections!
Never being one who wanted to be wearing the same thing as the person standing next to me, my focus was on originality – and I use that same mentality when buying for the store today. I remember always reading the magazines from InStyle to Lucky to People to GQ, Details and even Time covered fashion in some light. Really almost every magazine has some aspect of fashion enclosed in it. I would inspect every outfit on the pages of these magazines and wonder where all the celebrities featured in the clothing would be getting these great outfits. (And not the ones who were just modeling – the ones who were photographed at events, parties, etc.) I wanted some of these outfits – I needed them – I just had to figure out where to find them.
Enter my friend, Laura, a former employee at the BOP in Madison. When I would visit – she would always show me what was new and what was recently featured. It was amazing. I mean, I had shopped at boutiques before, but never really was able to spot the pieces that I envied from the magazines. So thank you, Laura for helping me develop that eye.

Today, I still read all the magazines (and when I say ”read,” I really mean “scan”) to see what the celebrities are wearing – they really do drive the fashion industry. I have seen lines take off just because the right celebrity was seen wearing one of the styles.
Now, with the store, I am constantly checking to see if any of Flaire’s pieces are featured. It’s truly one of the exciting parts of owning a store – seeing the pieces you carry in the magazines you have read for years. What I have also been noticing lately is that quite of few of our collections at Flaire have been featured in some of the season’s hottest television shows – it may only be a quick glimpse - but it’s still exciting to see.

Check out who’s been seen in some of the collections we carry in store!

Cory Monteith in Five Four

Cory Monteith in Five Four

   

 

  

Shenae Grimes in Isabel Lu

Shenae Grimes in Isabel Lu

Katie Cassidy in House of Harlow

Katie Cassidy in House of Harlow

Zac Efron in Life/After/Denim

Zac Efron in Life/After/Denim

Adrian Grenier in Modern Amusement Eyewear

Adrian Grenier in Modern Amusement Eyewear

Lo Bosworth in Fifteen-Twenty

Lo Bosworth in Fifteen-Twenty