Ready-to-Wear is Ready-to-Die
Brooklyn, NY (ContentDesk) August 4, 2005 -- Where's an edgy girl with a tiny waist and wide hips to find clothing that fits her body and her sense of style? That's exactly the question that prompted Erika Rier, owner of Mellifluous Couture, to launch her new customized line of clothing. Based on the notion that most women have "uncommon" proportions, at least according to today's Ready-to-Wear standard sizing, Rier launched Mellifluous Couture and created its Build-a-Dress, Construct-a-Skirt and Style-a-Shirt lines. According to Rier, the problem women are facing today is two-fold?they can't find clothing that fits their body precisely, nor can they find clothing that is truly unique to their sense of style. Rier's clients have been improvising for years, buying only shirts in one store, only pants in another; removing flowers and adding sashes; having hems taken in and hems let out?in short, trying in some small way to make their clothing their own. To further complicate matters, the so-called "standard" system of measurement has been open to a bit of interpretation as of late.
Rier challenges a woman to buy the same size pair of pants from both French Connection and Ann Taylor, "The discrepancy in standard sizing is just truly baffling," explains Rier. If she's baffled, other women are frustrated, confused and even embarrassed. As one client explained to Rier, "If I'm a size 4 in one store, it stands to reason that I'd be a size 4 in another, right? So why do some 4's fit perfectly while others can't make it over my knee? There's nothing worse than responding to the saleslady's 'how's everything going in there?' with a 'can I try these in a size 12?' " Rier might have anticipated the needs of other women, but the idea for Mellifluous Couture started as a very personal one. "I've always been bigger than the average fashionista. After I had my daughter, though, I realized that if I weren't a designer I'd be doomed to a closet full of ill-fitting mediocrity! Once I started doing special orders, I very quickly started realizing that no one I measured fit into a standardized size mold.
It seemed absolutely imperative to provide this kind of service.
As far as I'm concerned, Ready-to-Wear standard sized clothing is an experiment which has failed," Rier explains.Mellifluous Couture's lines cater to the individuality of sizes and aesthetics, allowing women to choose an article of clothing, select a style, specify their exact measurements (bust, waist, hip and length) and select the fabrics and trims that appeal to them. For Rier, Mellifluous Couture is about more than giving women clothing that truly fits their bodies and personalities, it's about giving them the power to redefine the notion of "standard."Mellifluous Couture custom couture is available online, along with an eclectic assortment of handbags and accessories. All clothing is handmade and personally draped to create the best fit. Customers can choose from thirteen dress styles, ten skirt styles and eight shirt styles; as well as over fifteen fabrics of varied patterns, textures and colors.
To learn more about Mellifluous Couture, please call 917.692.2074 or e-mail designer at mellifluouscouture.com. CONTACT INFORMATION:Erika RierOwner, Mellifluous Couture, LLCwww.mellifluouscouture.com917.692.2074.
The World According to Designer Handbags 101
There's a new kid on the block in the wonderful, wacky world of designer handbags.
In case you haven't heard, World According to Jess is taking the fashion accessories industry by storm.
But don't let the amateurish name fool you, this design house is taking no prisoners!
In a relatively short period of time, this company has achieved immense respect and credibility in the industry.
Jessica Alpert-Goldman, namesake and owner of World According to Jess, has firmly entrenched herself in an industry that is not always kind to outsiders.
The designs are bold, quirky, and cute?much like Jess herself.
With an impressive catalogue of designs, and the support of her ever-growing legion of fans, 2006 may just be the year of Jess.
Without a doubt, she is off to a smashing start.
Her bags have already been photographed with famous fashionistas like Beyonce Knowles, Sarah Jessica-Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Lindsey Lohan.
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Cranberry Commerce, Inc. Announces Relaunch of selenalynn.com Fashion Accessories E-commerce Site
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., (ContentDesk) April 24, 2006 -- Cranberry Commerce, Inc., formed in February 2004 to provide women of all ages a fast, friendly accessories shopping destination on the Internet, today announced that they have redesigned their initial e-commerce website, www.selenalynn.com.
www.selenalynn.com offers one of the largest selections of womens and girls fashion accessories for sale on the Internet.
The site carries many well-known brands, such as Mudd, Skechers, Baby G, Dickies, Dogeared Jewelry, Jones New York, Orange County Choppers, Kenneth Cole, Littlearth and RocaWear.
Product categories include handbags, collegiate accessories, watches, jewelry, sunglasses, t-shirts, casual shoes, belts, hats, and gifts from $2 to over $200.
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How to Develop Your Own Personal Fashion Style
Samuel L. Jackson has a Kangol hat.
Jude Law always seems to have a beautiful tailored English suit with a colored shirt.
Mischa Barton from the hit TV show "The OC" has her beautiful frilled skirts. What is your personal fashion style? Have you ever sat down and worked out your personality and what would suit you? You should.
After this article you will have some ideas of how to gain that look. THAT LOOK. The look that makes people say, "They have great sense of personal style."
First, take a serious assessment of your personal style. Are you traditional? Are you modern with some punk attitude? Fashion forward perhaps, daring even? You have to find this out. This heads you in the right direction.
Second, why are you trying to develop your own personal fashion style? What is the reasoning behind it? Are you trying to be more noticeable, just for fun, or for the opposite sex?
Third, find your niche market on...
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Finding Wholesale Distributors Made Easy
Do you ever wonder why some people can sell items on Ebay cheaper than other people?
The point of selling items on any site or in a brick and mortar store is to make money.
So how can some people sell items so cheap and still make money is the question that begs to be answered.
The short answer is by finding good wholesale distributors.
This morning I googled wholesale distributor and found that 14,000,000 sites were listed.
That's 14 million sites!
And the problem is getting through that mess to find legitimate wholesale distributors that are willing to work with you.
You know, when I first started selling on Ebay, I did what everyone of you has done.
I went to google or msn and typed in wholesale or wholesale distributor, and I expected that it would be easy to find the perfect wholesale distributor for whatever item that I wanted.
Well let me tell you something: there is a lot of garbage out...
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She-Tech.com Combines Handbag Sophistication with Form and Function in its New Line of Women?s Laptop Cases for Spring/Summer 2005
Handbag sophistication meets form and function in She-Tech.com's new line of women's laptop cases for Spring/Summer 2005. Building upon the success of their debut line, She-Tech.com, an Atlanta-based designer and online retailer of laptop cases for women, once again bridges style, fashion, and function; this time by combining handbag craftsmanship with bold and bright textiles.The newest addition to their collection is "Jasmine", a vertical A-shaped tote.
This tote combines the style, flexibility and good looks of a handbag with the form and function required of a laptop case.Patricia Joseph, Founder and Creative director, says "It was important to create this new line with the same quality and aesthetics used in the production of upscale handbags.
Our customers have asked us for laptop cases with handbag styling, and we've listened to their feedback. Our goal was to make our cases as attractive, versatile, and on the go as any stylish handbag or business case, and...
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Why Doesn?t My Small Business Web Site Sell?
Many small business owners are disappointed by the ability of their web site to generate new business.
Simply having a web site does not guarantee its effectiveness as a marketing tool.
If your web site is unable to consistently generate new leads and prospects you may well be disappointed in your investment in your web site.Does this sound familiar?
If so, you may be making one of several common mistakes made by small business owners make when they decide to turn to the web for more business.
Here are five common mistakes that can hinder the marketing performance of your web site.Failure to Measure TrafficEvery so often when I speak with someone who is dismayed at their web site's ability to generate revenue.
I am surprised when they tell me they don't know how many people visit their site each month, day, hour, etc.
Measuring the traffic to and through your web site is critical for understanding the marketing prowess of your web...
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Designer Handbags are all the rage
Without a doubt, designer handbags are all the rage!
Women seem to collect them the way young boys collect comic books.
Without a doubt, there is a handbag to suit your many styles and moods, from sophisticated and chic to adventurous and playful.
Designer handbags all have unique traits that distinguish one brand from another.
Designers purposely create unique symbols or details to accentuate the differences between themselves and other designers.
Louis Vuitton is one of the most popular and best-selling handbag designers.
These bags are known for the high standards of quality and state-of-the-art craftsmanship put into each and every design.
Elegant, but astonishingly innovative, Louis Vuitton guarantees perfection in his multitude of high quality products.
Uniquely branded with a patterned design, Louis Vuitton handbags tower above the competition.
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12 Items You CAN'T Sell On eBay
Millions of would-be entrepreneurs want to sell things on ebay. eBay is the #1 home-business opportunity in the world right now, so it's natural that many are eager to find highly profitable items for re-sale on eBay. However, it's important to know that there are certain items that can't be sold. Here are a dozen of them ...Some items are copyright infringement and can actually land a seller in federal prison:1. Knock offs of music, TV shows or movies.
The "bootleg" movies, for example, are often made by guys who sneak a movie camera into a newly-released movie where presumably, they crouch behind a seat and make a crummy copy. There is a large production of these counterfeit items in Asia where US laws have no power. 2. Software and computer games can likewise be copied and their sale is illegal by all US laws.Naturally, the items above may be sold if you have a copy that you purchased legitimately and no longer want.3, The so-called "replica" market for handbags, designer sunglasses...
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Refinancing After Bankruptcy
Refinancing after a bankruptcy can seem like an especially difficult challenge, but it doesn't have to be. Six months after your bankruptcy has been finalized, you can find lenders willing to refinance your mortgage. In fact, refinancing your mortgage can help rebuild your credit to good standing in two year's time. The following steps will help you find the best refinance lender while helping your rebuild your credit record.Preparing For RefinancingRight after bankruptcy, you have six months...
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