Halloween Costumes 2012

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Every year we look forward to all of the new Halloween costumes so that we can see the latest trends.  What children and adults where for Halloween typically is an indication of the years movie trends, toy trends, color trends, attitude trends, etc.  Sure, some customs repeat year after year.  However, their is always a fairly noticeable trend each year.

By the way, this year Halloween is Wednesday October 31, 2012.

When you are selected a costume for Halloween 2012, you can search to find Halloween costumes from popular new movies and TV shows, plus even more for every genre including horror, superheroes, humorous and so much more at many local stores (or on the internet). 

For children, trick-or-treating is one of their favorite holiday traditions so they should have comfortable, quality costumes to do it.  Don’t just pick out a style you like.  Make sure to consider comfort as well.  For Infants and Toddlers you can find items such as Yo Gabba Yabba. Girls will love the Toy Story 3 Jesse costume and Rapunzel too. Boys are going to go crazy for the brand new Iron Man costumes for Halloween 2012.  Teenagers love going to Halloween costume parties and are also very concerned with the latest trends. For them, many retailers supply teen style costumes new for 2012, along with all the accessories.

For example, Green Hornet and Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides offer styles for teens that are timely and as well as cool.  New Halloween Costumes for Adults come in both licensed and non-licensed styles across all genres.  Some people think that Halloween costumes are just for kids but that is not true at all.  In fact, many costume stores sell just as many adult costumes as children’s costumes. Adults can also find sexy costumes and plus size costumes as well.  If you can not find them in your local shop, try the internet.

You can search for Halloween costume stores online at the HalloweenCostumeRetailers.com website or simply use Google, Bing, or Yahoo to conduct a search.

You can look for Halloween Costumes 2012 ideas at the Halloween Parade page on Google+.

Here is a look back to past Halloweens if you have interest in learn about Halloween fashion & costumes:

Top Halloween Costumes 2011
Halloween Costume Trends 2010
Halloween Costumes 2009

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Livia Firth at Gala in Milan September 2012

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Livia Firth, in occasion of the 2012 amfAR gala in Milan, wore a vintage ice grey satin gown with tulle inserts by Alberta Ferretti.

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Malin Akerman Wearing Junk Food Clothing

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Malin Akerman sported Junk Food Clothing while shopping in Silver Lake earlier today.  The actress stayed cool wearing her Velvet Underground Original Vintage “Get Faded” Tank while she braved the scorching LA heat wave ($44).

Have you seen David Arquette and Benjamin Brady wearing Junk Food?  They have recently been spotted and reported on here at the Fashion Blogger.  Oh yeah, don’t forget to also check out Emily VanCamp.  We previously spotted her as well.

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Viola Davis Wearing Blue Shift Dress

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Viola Davis appears on NBC News’ ‘Today’ show wearing a blue shift dress with gathering detail from the Alberta Ferretti Pre-Fall 2012 Collection.

Did you see Viloa Davis last night at the Won’t Back Down New York premiere?

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Viola Davis Won’t Back Down Premiere

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Viola Davis attends the ‘Won’t Back Down‘ New York Premiere wearing a blue gown with pleating detail from the Alberta Ferretti Pre-Fall 2012 Collection.

Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images

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Fall Fashion Trends 2012 for Shopping Now

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Fall 2012 fashion has introduced a ton of new trends such as oversized coats, slick leather, brocades, and prints to name a few!  To make your outfit planning easier this fall, Chictopia put together a shopping guide of 7 must-have fall trends with photos of your favorite Chictopians wearing ’em for styling help.  You can view the 7 Fall Trends they suggest at the following page: http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/733861-7+Fall+Trends+You+Need+To+Shop+Right+Now-brick-red-pants

You are welcome to discuss this 7 Fall Fashion Trends on Google+ or at Chictopia.

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Maria Menounos Emmys 2012 Wearing Oliver Tolentino

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Maria Menounos walked the carpet for the Emmys wearing an eco-couture gown by Oliver Tolentino. After meeting Oliver and seeing his incredible work, Maria knew she had to wear one of his designs to the awards ceremony. Maria loved three couture creations (2 eco and 1 crepe de chine) so much that the Extra host asked her viewers to vote online and help decide which gown she should wear. The viewers picked a Grecian blue strapless eco gown, featuring a sweetheart draped bodice with a raw-edged finish and draped skirt with a high slit. Hand-woven from the fiber of pineapple leaves, Maria’s one-of-a-kind creation combines eco-friendly techniques with impeccable design.

Tolentino was excited to work with Maria on this project because of their joint interest in creating something that is both beautiful and promotes eco-friendly fashion. The designer explains, “I incorporate eco into some of my designs because of my concern for the environment and to promote the centuries-old skills and talents of the weavers in my native Philippines.”

You may also be interested in seeing Maria Menounos in a sheer tunic on one of our previous posts.

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Playtime Calendar Jan, Feb, March, 2013

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Please find your Playtime calendar for the winter season:

Playtime PARIS
January 26-28, 2013

Playtime TOKYO
February 19-21, 2013

Playtime NEW YORK
March 9-11, 2013

See you soon in Paris, Tokyo and New York.
Your Playtime Team.

Learn more about the Playtime calendar at Picaflor.

The International Trade Shows Dedicated to the Universes of Children, Junior and Maternity.

Les salons internationaux dédiés aux univers de l’enfant, du junior et de la future maman.

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Fall Into Fashion at BodyDecorBoutique.com

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Body Décor Boutique announces the re-launch of their website which they believe offers an improved shopping experience! Visit BodyDecorBoutique.com to refresh your wardrobe and, while checking out, use promo code BodyDecor15 and save 15% off your entire purchase!

After visiting Body Décor Boutique online, catch up with us as we travel throughout the Mid-South supporting the following events.

  • Queen’s Natural Hair and Health Expo (Saturday, October 6, 2012) – Tunica, MS

Join Body Décor Boutique at this family friendly event located at G.W. Henderson Recreation Center, 1165 Abbay Street, Tunica, MS 38676. Shop for the hottest Fall fashions while learning to keep your hair looking healthy & your body in great shape.

  • 7th Annual Tri-State Women’s Conference (Monday – Monday, October 14 – 21, 2012)

Body Decor Boutique will be a featured vendor each day of this conference which is designed to Empower Women to Move Forward in Ministry.

  • Memphis-MidSouth Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (Saturday, October 27, 2012)

Team Body Decor Boutique, in conjunction with Shampoo n’ Rolle, will be walking Saturday, October 27th, in Memphis, TN, for the 2012 Race for the Cure.

To join the team, email Body Decor Boutique at bodydecorboutique@gmail.com. The cost per participant is $40.00 and each will receive two Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts along with a backpack and lanyard.

  • The 23rd Annual Stanley E. Smith and Erole Expose (Sunday, October 28, 2012)

Body Decor Boutique will be featured at this annual event that celebrates fashion and Memphis’ trendiest boutiques.

Look good while feeling great about shopping with Body Décor Boutique. We strive to not only keep you in the latest fashions, but also support events that keep you feeling good about being a woman!

About Body Décor Boutique

Body Décor Boutique, LLC, was established in 2008 in Atlanta, GA. There are currently 2 locations. The first location serves the private sector in Atlanta, GA. The second is online serving visitors of the World Wide Web. Body Décor Boutique also provides traveling boutique services for Girls’ Night Out and Sweet 16 parties, festivals, business expos and many other events. Every item found within the boutique is handpicked, designed or handmade by the owner. An assortment of fabrics from around the world adds a unique touch to each and every item with which you choose to decorate your body.

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Michael Hockey Footwear Brand

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

MICHAEL HOCKEY is a lifestyle brand targeted at men who appreciate quality and design.

Their product transcends age, having sold to men from 20 to 60.

Michael Hockey is a creative Australian designer with over 10 years experience.  From his debut collection in 2001 under ‘michael’, he has been a press favorite and one to watch, with a keen eye for creative yet commercial design.

Hockey draws inspiration from his travels around the world – different cultures, surroundings, wanderers on the street and local artisans.  Like the designer himself MICHAEL HOCKEY is original, visionary and ultimately approachable.

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Lisa Levine Jewelry

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Lisa Levine is back in the world of beauty, fashion and jewelry.  She returns after a three year hiatus studying the healing arts.  She brings that knowledge back with her, incorporating it into her newest collection, The Odyssey.

The Odyssey collection is inspired by the journey, magic, color, and the power of sacred objects. Breaking through old stories to discover a new vision life- paradise on earth. The necklaces & earrings wake our sleeping dreamers, rainbows, queens, gypsies and alchemists within.

The jewelry embodies dreams and the power of manifestation with the subtle elements of the Earth and Sky, Wind and Water. Fusing the organic with the geometric her collections speak to women about who they truly are- helping them to tap into the Alchemist within.

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Melissa Rauch Wearing Oliver Tolentino

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide
The Big Bang Theory’s Melissa Rauch attended Entertainment Weekly’s Pre Emmys party last night wearing Oliver Tolentino. This deep purple silk chiffon cocktail dress features a sweetheart neckline and a draped skirt.
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Thermochromic Dyeing : Heat Activated Color Change

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Have you ever wondered about how some t-shirt colors change with heat. Well, it is a result of Thermochromic Dyeing.

Thermochromism is the property of substances to change color due to a change in temperature.  A mood ring is an excellent example of this phenomenon.  Thermochromic Dyeing has a similar effect.

According to Wikipedia (September 2012), “Thermochromic inks or dyes are temperature sensitive compounds, developed in the 1970s, that temporarily change color with exposure to heat. They come in two forms, liquid crystals and leuco dyes. Leuco dyes are easier to work with and allow for a greater range of applications. These applications include: flat thermometers, battery testers, clothing, and the indicator on bottles of maple syrup that change color when the syrup is warm. The most well-known line of clothing utilizing thermochromics was Hypercolor. The thermometers are often used on the exterior of aquariums, or to obtain a body temperature via the forehead. Coors light uses thermochromic ink on its cans now, changing from white to blue to indicate the can is cold.”

If you are a fashion designer and need a company to assist you with this process, you may want to contact Global Technacolour.  Global Technacolour is a specialists in Thermochromic Dyeing (heat activated color changing) and are selling their t-shirts worldwide. They have also over the years done fabrics for fashion designers Marios Schwab and Brooklyn Royalty with their fabrics at the NY Fashion Week on the Brooklyn Bridge.

By the way, Thermochromic dyes are only to do with heat, not sun. Sun activated prints are Photochromic.

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F YEAH MENSWEAR

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

F YEAH MENSWEAR burst onto the scene as a Tumblr blog in October 2010 and captured the attention of the fashion world with its sharp eye and even sharper-tongued approach to how clothes make the man.

Now with the recently revealed authors, Kevin Burrows and Lawrence Schlossman, F YEAH MENSWEAR: Bespoke Knowledge for the Crispy Gentleman (Touchstone; Simon & Schuster; November 6, 2012) comes off of the screen and onto the page, beautifully packaged as an over-the-top men’s fashion magazine-style book for every taste-maker and menswear acolyte.

This is the book for fashionistos who love to ridicule runway looks, always flip to the “Look Book” page of New York Magazine first, and spend their lunch hours secretly trolling Gilt for the latest sales. But the particular chord that FYMW hits, both satirical and stylish, speaks to an even wider audience: everyone from the finance guys with high-end tastes to the trendsetters that scoff at them – even the girlfriends and wives will appreciate the sandpaper dry wit and front-row, insider knowledge of the fashion world. FYMW will surely be found gracing the glossy surfaces of the best coffee tables (and haute couture credenzas) everywhere.

Learn more at https://catalog.simonandschuster.com/TitleDetails/TitleDetails.aspx?cid=2741&isbn=9781451672688

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Kat Burki Fragrance and Skin Care

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Tickle your senses and soothe your soul with Kat Burki’s soft yet sophisticated fragrances and skin care. Organic meets luxury as Kat Burki’s collection reflects all things beautiful and authentic, and since 2010 has stayed true to its founder’s philosophy with organic, all natural, paraben-free, vitamin and floral herb infused ingredients. Kat Burki’s products are made with floral herbs including arnica, lavender, calendula, rosemary, chamomile, and green tea, and of moisturizing elements such as aloe, sweet almond aioli, coconut milk, rose hip oil, evening primrose oil and organic beeswax. With enchanted candles made of 100% renewable soy wax with eco-cotton wicks, and body washes, soaps, and lotions infused with vitamins A, B, C, and E as well as other antioxidants, Kat Burki’s products are made to pamper and properly nourish your skin.

Immerse yourself into a soft and decadent Kat Burki robe, and experience the array of parfums, body soaps, lotions, and candles in various scents including the coveted Tuberose, Lavender Lightly, Rosa Baroque, and Sugar Magnolia to name a few. Embrace your inner zodiac with the “Cosmos” collection, and light the herb infused candle that reflects your zodiac sign to help you zone off into the stars. Indulge in Kat Burki’s “basics” collection for hand and body butters fragranced with pure oils to uplift and refresh your sensitive skin. Let Kat Burki unleash the at-home spa experience as it ties up the highest caliber of fragrances in a luxurious package to cater your personal need and drive your body and soul into pure bliss.

Kat Burki is available at the world’s most lavish hotels, spas and retailers ($24-$120).

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Katherine Heigl Wearing Level 99 Jeans Sept 2012

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Katherine Heigl looked fresh for fall in her Level 99 jeans as she pulled up to LAX International Airport with her mother. The blonde bombshell, who was seen in her Lily Straight Legs in Dakota, is one of the many stars recently spotted in Level 99 along with Jessica Biel, Jennie Garth, Isla Fisher & Salma Hayek ($110).

Learn more about Level 99 at their website http://www.level99usa.com/.

Learn more about the fashion celebrity Katherine Heigl on the Apparel Search celeb directory.

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Philippe Matignon Luxury Hosiery

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Philippe Matignon, international leader in luxury hosiery, represents a commitment to quality and design. Philippe Matignon’s unique aesthetic and extensive collection offers the stylish woman a variety of feminine tights, sheers, and opaque’s in a range of colors and textures.

Launched in the early 80’s by Golden Lady Company, the strategy behind Philippe Matignon was to create a product that stands apart from other brands by incorporating technology that was not readily available in the market. Philippe Matignon is a completely vertically integrated company producing hosiery in the most advanced facilities from start to finish. The collection is made using 3D Lycra, a process that covers each hosiery fiber with twice as many Lycra fibers as most hosiery brands, ensuring the best possible fit and comfort. Silicone is applied to the most popular thigh high styles in order to perfectly adhere to the leg.

Built on Italian heritage, Philippe Matignon is designed in Italy and produced in Europe and distributed in over 2,100 stores, Goldenpoint stores, and department chains internationally. Philippe Matignon brings the US market accessible luxury.

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Betsy Brandt Wearing Tacori Gold Diamond Pendant

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Breaking Bad actress Betsy Brandt stepped out on the red carpet in TACORI at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Producers 64th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominee Reception last night at the Montage Beverly Hills. Betsy shined in a TACORI Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace (FP652Y, $4,300) and a Diamond Gold Cuff (FB 658Y, $10,970).

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Cheyenne Bootie from 2568 Shoes

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

2568 Shoes has developed an intriguing indie Mexican blanket detailed boot.  The 2568 Shoes brand celebrates comfortable classics — with a twist. Think moccasins in unexpected materials and patterns or favorite boots featuring distinctive fabrics. These fabrics are numerous, unique and beautiful, hand loomed by women in Guatemala with fibers that are hand dyed. The designs reflect the culture of Guatemala and other Native Americans in the region.  The shoe pictured above is a fine example.

The Cheyenne bootie pictured above can be found (and purchased) at Ashburyskies at http://www.ashburyskies.com/2568-cheyenne-boot/  Here is what Ashburyskies had to say about these Cheyenne booties, “There is no denying that 2568 has perfected the indie Mexican blanket detailed boot.  Every inch of the Cheyenne embodies the Guatemalan culture where these boots are made. Once you feel the cozy fleece lining and soft pliable leather you will understand what all the fuss is about.”

You may also have interested in viewing our recent shoe blog post about the 2568 ballet flats earlier this month.

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Maurice Lacroix Viral Launch Campaign 2012 Awards

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

For the launch of its new Pontos S watch, a spectacular viral launch campaign produced by Maurice Lacroix and supporting a free-diving world record attempt has scooped a pair of prestigious awards within the space of just over a week. “The French Job” was given a Corporate Communications Award in the social media category at the Swiss Award-CC prizegiving ceremony in Zurich on 6 September, followed by a European Digital Communication Award for “Best Product Launch” in Berlin on 14 September.

Learn more about the viral launch campaign at the Apparel Search article.

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