Summer Vacation

No, we are not slacking off on the job; it's time for summer vacation. What better time to take vacation when everyone else is finished with theirs.
You can still go to Soho Accessories and shop. We will return Sept. 7th. Have a great week!

Anti-Branding ?

If your a fan of Jersey Shore you have to love Snooki. As reported today by Accessories Magazine, Snooki, the lovable self-proclaimed "guidette" castmate on MTV's popular "jersey Shore", is a victim. Yes, a victim of "unbranding". She was a long time fan of Coach bags until recently she has been spotted carrying other designer purses. Has her loyalty left Coach? It is being reported that luxury purse houses are sending her for free their competitors bags. Genius I know...lol. according to the The Observer they are hoping that carrying their handbag would sour others from their brand. Very, very clever.

Update on NYC Fashion Week

Think you can’t sit next to top editors at one the hottest runway shows at Lincoln Center? You can try, but it’s gonna cost you. Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. today for Fashion’s Night Out’s first-ever public runway show and box office phone lines and the Internet were instantly mobbed as the general public scrambled to score seats. Tickets for the best seats ran up to $400, while cheap seats could be had for $25.
Once the invite-only domain of editors, buyers and celebrities, New York is throwing open its doors to consumers for its first-ever public runway show, held September 7 at Fashion Week's new Lincoln Center location. Thanks Accessories Magazine for the info.
But the drama continues: A union representing 2,200 stagehands is threatening to put on a show of its own when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week opens at Lincoln Center next month. Read more at Boston.com

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First year that Lincoln Center will replace the traditional tents in Bryant Park, where Fashion Weekhas been held twice a year since 1993. Tickets for what is being billed as the biggest public fashion show in New York City history will go on sale Thursday. The Sept. 7 event at Lincoln Center will offer 1,500 guests a sneak peek at the fall runway trends spotted by the editors of Vogue magazine.


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt might be the next celebs to dabble in fashion. Designing a line of children’s clothing with monies going to charity.

You see a coupon in the newspaper what do you do? See what The Budget Fashionista has to say !

Are they finally launching ecommerce sites? Beauty and the Budget is disappointed. Find out why.
I don't know about you but I hate to go shopping by myself. Now I don't have to with Lollie. Need fashion tips and style advice? Just ask Lollie


Couture Carrie has all the fabulous florals for fall.

Victoria Beckham Will Carry Her Own?

London—Victoria Beckham (Spice girl-Posh) who some say has amassed an “it” handbag collection worth more than $2 million, is planning her own handbag line. She is increasing her fashion line with a handbag collection with help from designer Katie Hillier, who has created signature bags for Marc Jacobs, and Stella McCartney. No launch date has been yet to be revealed, British tabloid reports speculate that Beckham decided to do her own line since whatever handbags and accessories she wears get so much attention. Beckham, who reportedly owns 100 Hermes Birkin bags, is supposedly fed up with helping other designers’ accessories sales increase because she wears their designs. One of the most photographed women in the world, Beckham has been shot carrying Birkins in every color and material as well as other designer “it” bags.

Christian Dior

Just when we thought handbags were getting smaller!
Christian Dior's store on E. 57th Street found a clever way to conceal remodeling construction. The company worked with Shawmut Design and Construction to build a 20-foot high, 33-foot wide handbag with signature logo charm (made from stainless steel). The construction captures the style's signature quilting and a curved base makes it look like the handbag is carrying items.
Shawmut used local city vendors to erect the handbag barricade, which will remain until mid-November when the renovation is scheduled to be complete (just in time for holiday shopping).
Tre chic Dior !
Thanks Accessories Magazine for this post.

TJMaxx Wedding

People are always searching to make their wedding special. Destination weddings are one way but, retail venues? The wedding of the Michigan's Morning Sun sport reporter Drew Ellis and former reporter Lisa Satayut that has attracted nationwide attention went off without a hitch Saturday at the Mt. Pleasant store. The new Mrs. Ellis had dreamed of getting married in the size 8 shoe aisle at TJ Maxx and the store accommodated her. They widened the aisle, added a vine covered arch, and provided white chairs with red bows for the wedding guests.
The store was open and everyone just kept shopping unless they wanted to stay and watch. Why TJMaxx for a destination wedding? Who knows, but we wish the "Maxxinistas" all the best of luck.

Madonna’s Material Girl

New York—It was Madonna Mania at Macy’s on Tuesday, as more than 200 tweens and their moms lined up outside Macy’s Herald Square to kick off of the Material Girl clothing and accessories launch. The collection looks like all of Madonna's phases, Like a Virgin, Desperately Seeking Susan, and her Blonde Ambition and blended them all together.

Macy’s gave out Madonna-signed t-shirts to those guests who dressed up like the original Material Girl herself, although few braved the challenge. Luckily, Macy’s dispatched its own girls dressed in pink tulle skirts over leggings, sunglasses and bows in their blond hair to set the mood and hand out gift cards to those on line.
While Material Girl co-designers Madonna and daughter Lourdes were nowhere to be seen, “Gossip Girl” actress and rocker Taylor Momsen (the “face” of the Material Girl brand and advertising) performed live with her band The Pretty Reckless to a raucous crowd of 300.
Prices for the apparel, footwear, bags, jewelry, and hair goods range from $12 to $40 at Macy's now.

Accessories the Show

One of our favorite events, Accessories the Show in New York City, is here! This weekend we had fun picking out some new wallets and accessories from Espe, necklaces and earrings from Origin, and scarves from Zazou.



Can't wait for Fall!

Birken Bags All Time High

Imagine? Maybe it’s a case of frugality fatigue in the extreme, but wealthy collectors have been snapping up rare Hermès Birkins at auction often for prices more than double the full retail. Last week Christie sold “Blue Abyss” crocodile Birkin from Hermès’ 2010 collection for about $63,874—not far off the record set last November of $76,300 for 2004 black crocodile Birkin.
Coveted due to their rarity and the usually long wait lists Hermès has, Birkins continue to be the ultimate "it" handbags. Christie's is finding affluent consumers who want them are willing to pay more than Hermès retail to get them at auction. All told, for the 81 Hermès bag up for auction, Christie’s raised more than $735,000.
If you like read more: Accessories Magazine