What is going on? Undergoing some changes...

Hello Everyone!

Some of you may of noticed the lack of blog posts, but yet we've been tweeting up a storm or trying to get out the local events/news via Facebook and Twitter.

We are trying to export the blog over to a new server, however it's having glitches also, we've gone from taking off all the "widgets" in the sidebar to stripping the blog down to it's bare bones - still no dice.  If we can't get it remedied by the end of this week we'll be looking for alternate plans again, isn't technology fun?! About as fun as scraping your eyeball with the mascara brush, right? Right.

So with that said we are still actively looking for new interns/writers if you are interested contact us and we can get you more details, also if you are a photographer/designer and have any upcoming events let us know too!

Hope everyone is having a great summer this week looks promising for some nice weather.

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Fashion Week Columbus...Designer Call!

Want to be seen and not just heard about as a designer?  Well make sure you get over to the Fashion Week Columbus' designer call and get yourself in the spotlight!

Details from the Fashion Week Columbus Facebook page:

Fashion Week Columbus 2011 Season
Public Designer Call
June 30th, 2011 (Thursday)
5:30PM to 8PM (by appointment only)

Location: Heyman Talent Agency,
772 North High Street, Columbus OH 43215

Please email Thomas McClure (tmcclure@fashionweecolumbus.com) to make your appointment. Designers will be seen in 10 minute increments.

Please bring three finished garments, along with sketches of work (or photos).

Must be available on these dates: October 13th, 14th, 15th

*Chosen designers to showcase their work during the FWC 2011 Season will be required to pay a $50 registration fee.

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Wordless Wednesday...Weird Al goes "Gaga"

Hope everyone is doing well!  Since all the writers are on summer break the writing has been left to me for the summer and quite frankly I've been so under the weather that sitting in front of a computer hasn't been my choice of leisure lately.

BUT...this Weird Al video has been going viral on Facebook lately and it's so funny that I had to share what a "costume" designers views are of Lady Gaga's costumes - cheap interesting versions for the video.  I have to say though I really like the Swiss cheese dress, that cracked me up.

Enjoy but don't blame me when the song won't get out of your head though!



- Nora

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Don't forget to "check in!" ... discounts via Foursquare

Ever since truly joining the proper technology age that we live in (first with Android and now an iPhone) I've finding ways to get discounts without having to clip coupons - as truly I'm not a coupon clipper. I can appreciate a good deal but don't make me dig thru pages and deal with paper cuts to find it!  I've fallen in love with Foursquare lately - and I know some are groaning but there truly is a way to manage it without having to reveal where you are if you don't want to broadcast it to the world and still get great discounts! (when checking in select the option to "no" share with friends for added privacy)

Here are few random examples, subject to change:

H&M - check in to the Beachwood Place location and the first time check in get 24% off a single item!

American Eagle Outfitters - Check in and get 15% of your purchase.

Find other great discounts local to you here! 4SquareOffers.

Happy deal hunting!

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Tuesday Trend...Giving Daisy Duke a run for her money.

While browsing around Beachwood Place yesterday digging around for the latest accessories to add to my collection came across a lot, A LOT, of "Daisy Duke" shorts thru nearly every store, even had them in the maternity store.

H&M - $24.95

Ok so yes this is purchasable - but I don't recommend it the pockets hang out the bottom is in the words of many "gross"...from Forever 21

Forever 21 - $19.80

This is much better from Forever 21...

Forever 21 - $17.80

I visited both Forever 21 and H&M in Beachwood Place...

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Served with a side of Irish Pride...

Not sure how many of you will be wondering off to the Irish Festival in Cuyahoga Falls but it's definitely worth while to make a trip over there sometimes this weekend.  I have been the last few years and it's always a joy but also there are some great little shops along the water front there to peruse through during the day.  We all know the Kiss Me I'm Irish apparel from St. Patrick's day but here are a few other fun diddies I pulled together that help show off Irish pride:

While searching about I also came across this very nice blog based out of Ireland that is all about local style not just for you and me but also home decor - enjoy!  Blog:  Blandaid

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Akron: Fashion Show - Saturday June 18th: Zelio NOTO

Tickets here...

Special show announcement here...

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Friday Five: Rompers

Earlier this week on Facebook and Twitter we were discussing rompers and their "comeback" - well they are here and I'm starting to notice them everywhere!  Maybe my eyes have been more in tune to them since talking about them, but now I see them literally everywhere I look, some you wouldn't even necessarily think are!  While I'm not romping out the door to buy a romper (I think they really take a certain personality to rock out, and that's not me) many of you are, tell us what you think and shoot us a picture wearing your favorite romper!

BCBGeneration - $86.40 (sale at Zappos)

Dereon - $29.99 (sale at Jimmy Jazz)

Baby Phat - $59.00 (at Dr Jays)

Ella Moss -$66.93 (sale at 6pm.com)

And for fun, check out this fun romper from Etsy...

Etsy - Romper - $89 (Etsy link to romper)

Now go forth and romp into a great weekend!  For ideas of fashionable things check out Fashionably Cleveland's local calendar!

- Nora

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Review: Shellac Nail Polish...

Well, for those that know me I like to keep things especially in the beauty department nice but as maintenance free as long as possible cause I'm just always on the go and have very limited time.  So, when I read one of my favorite nail blogs raves about shellac I was excited when I notice the salon I frequented uses the brand she talks about - and then a dream was born and talked to the tech about it and read more about it, I was excited plain and simple.

The entire process is quick and easy - but while watching the polish dry under the UV lamps I couldn't help but to think to myself wonder if I'll have a weird tan line when I pull my fingers out.  Luckily no weird tan-line and that thing works wonders in a fast amount of time wish it was always that way.  The only weird part was the spray she went to spray on afterwards well she totally miss looked the placement of the nozzle and she and I both got a face full of a weird ammonia smell, but if that was the worst than it was overall quick and painless.

I picked a light color but it still had a shimmer to it so even thought out of my norm from the bright I tend to choose they said I can put other polish over this and not damage the shellac when I remove the other - good deal.  As of this writing I haven't tried it yet though, but a customer at the salon gets the clear shellac and swear by polishing over it all the time.

I didn't snap any pictures till today, here's the "good hand" we'll call it of the two there were no chips or issues, I did trim the nails back due to the issues with the other hand to "match" better.



The other hand, well after about 3 days the first chip happened and I ignored it hoping it would just "mesh" and then the other nails all slowly started getting a weird fold crack along the shellac (along the nail bed) - I started referring to it as the 'Brokeback Mt look' cause it looked like ridges and they were "sharp".  I trimmed all the nails back to try and eliminate the crease some not so successful though but I'm back to researching why this could of happen - some of the shellac even peeled off in chunks as if someone was pulling off a press-on nail.



Oh well, I tried!  While this may not happen to everyone it's something to watch out for I'll keep the Facebook page updated if it turns into a complete flop and I just soak the shellac off in disappointment at the end.

- Nora

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