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.
Metric Thunder Introduces the Thunder Saddle
Orange, CA (ContentDesk) October 26, 2005 -- MetricThunder.com has launched a new seat for the Metric and Harley cruisers called, Thunder Saddle.
The Thunder Saddle is available in a leather or vinyl flame seat and is designed for continual comfort during long rides.
So whether the trip is for 500 miles or just around the block, every mile feels the same on the saddle. We worked closely with Saddlemen and designed a saddle with SaddleGel" which offers a comfortable ride mile after mile.
We also enhanced the look of the seat with a flame theme that our riders really enjoy, said Bob Osias, President of Metric Thunder.
Nothing can compare to a saddle made with SaddleGel".
SaddleGel" provides unsurpassed riding comfort by evenly distributing the body weight across the surface of the seat while absorbing and eliminating the extra pressure typically experienced at the hip bones and tail bone.The Thunder Saddle comes with a colored flame stitch on...
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Holiday Hit List - StyleBakery.com Picks the Top 10 Must-Have Fashions for the Holidays
New York, NY
November 16, 2004 ?- Ready to up your glam quotient for the holidays?
StyleBakery.com, the online guide to style and shopping for the real world, has put together a list of essential wardrobe items to prepare you for any holiday situation.
StyleBakery.com's top 10 list for the holidays includes: 1. Velvet blazer ? a velvet blazer instantly turns any look into something festive. Pair with everything from jeans and a camisole to tuxedo pants or a lace skirt. A satin ribbon tie adds a feminine touch.2.
Cluster of brooches ? this season's ubiquitous brooch dresses up even the most basic jacket, sweater or dress. Cluster a few for drama or opt for the simplicity of one. Experiment with placement ? just under the shoulder, at your hip or as a closure for a cardigan or jacket. You can even place it on a fabric or satin handbag.3. Satin sash ? a satin sash adds a luxe touch to your basic office skirt, black trousers and jeans.4.(Faux) fur wrap ...
Holiday Hit List - StyleBakery.com Picks the Top 10 Must-Have Fashions for the Holidays
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Plus Size Fashion Trend: Feminine Chic
A new fashion year is here and so are the latest styles for women looking to freshen up their wardrobes.
Ladies, good news. Femininity is back!From the office to casual wear, you can show off the power of your femininity while still taking care of business. Jackets are a great way to add flair and style to your pants and skirts. Boucle jackets are hot.
Also, pairing a colorful denim jacket with a flouncy skirt gives you a variety options for a more dressed up casual look.You should have at least one boucle jacket in your closet. Boucle is very chic and can dress up a pair of black pants or a black skirt very easily. Boucle jackets come in a variety of colors. Some have removable flower pins, some have ruffles, etc. In celebrity circles it's popular to pair a boucle jacket with jeans and high heels or boots.
Very chic.Skirts are longer, falling either just above the knee or just below the knee. You'll find skirts with asymmetric cuts, ruffles at the bottom, or with...
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Sofistafunk Skirt Co. Joins March of Dimes for 23rd Annual Harvest Ball and Silent Auction
Woodcliff Lake, NJ (ContentDesk)
November 11, 2005 -- Sofistafunk Skirt Co. will
join a host of others for a silent auction at the March of Dimes 23rd Annual Harvest Ball. Donated items will be a gift set of 3 Holiday outfits for little girls and 1 outfit
from the Sofistafunk woman's collection, 100% of the proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes.Every day 1 in 8 babies born in the U.S. arrives too soon. Premature birth can happen to any pregnant woman, and no one knows why.
It is a serious, common and costly problem. The March of Dimes is leading the campaign to reduce premature birth by
supporting research and by educating the public and health care providers.Did you know...Each preterm birth costs employers over $40,000.Get the facts.
Sofistafunk Social Society, a division of Sofistafunk Skirt Co. though still in her baby stages is a non-profit organization whose belief is that In life we must all make choices, their choice is to...
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Lila Collection Spring 2004
Lila is a contemporary sportswear collection of stylish, well-cut pieces that bridge the gap between work and play. These are sturdy-chic clothes that stand on their own, but mix easily into modern wardrobes. For its second season, Lila, by designer Pamela Capone, builds on its growing reputation for masterful tailoring and luxe, but casual, fabrics. The spring collection adds a touch of whimsy--and feminine contours--to closely-cut basics like the twill trousers that earned accolades for fall. Contrasting with pants, pencil skirts and shrunken jackets in charcoal, olive and stone, colors like mint greens, baby blues and dusty pinks help interpret the line's three different spring moments: Surf fatale; Paris femme, and Hawaiian twist.
Lila's ode to surf and sun features cottons and natural fibers that define the collection as a whole.
Here the focus is on colorful batik prints worked into wearable sexy basics. The batik corset has boning to keep its shape; the baby doll...
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Even Clothes Hangers are a Sales Tool in Retail Environment
ST. LOUIS, MO (ContentDesk) December 31, 2005 -- Some clothing stores give them away.
Other clothing stores reuse them.
But every clothing store depends on them to show off the latest fashions.
What are they?
Clothes hangers.The clothes hanger was invented in Connecticut by a man named O.
A. North in 1903, and the world of clothing storage would never be the same.
Now, more than 100 years later, there are literally hundreds of different styles of clothes hangers, but still never one around when you need it. The clothes hanger is one of the most important sales tools in your store, said Nu-Era Marketing Director Chris Weis.
Before a customer decides to try something on, they have to be enticed by the way it looks on the rack.
Thats where the hanger comes in. Nu-era specializes in wholesale retail supply from their website www.nu-era.com,
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Leather Jacket World - Jacket, color fur jackets, coat, chaps, skirt, pants.
In this century everybody wants to change ,we also want to look diffrent than other. For change , some guy try to ware diffrent type of dresses ,hair style & so many things, but i think leather one of the thing that gives the diffterent look you can choose diffent variety of leather apparel like leather jacket, biker, fur coat,vest, skirt,pants, halter, shorts and accessories with an outstanding service .
Leather Apparels are commonly available in many different styles and colours. The Classic Italian Lambskin blazers, dyed fur collections in Jackets are very soft, comfortable, well fitting and can last longer. They are great to wear in cold weather because they can retain body heat and are wind proof as well.
Fits in with the "cruiser" look and style. Leather-jacket-world Premium leather jackets, leather bombers, leather pants, leather skirts, leather bikers, coats, halter. Try this approach: choose a leather style that you feel comfortable and confident in, accessorize...
Leather Jacket World - Jacket, color fur jackets, coat, chaps, skirt, pants.
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Gypsy Fortune Teller Halloween Costumes ? Easy to Make
As a little girl I often loved to dress up as a gypsy, whether it was for Halloween or just for play. Maybe it's because I long to be free to do as I want and go where I wish, without the societal constraints we have to live by (that's why pirates are so fascinating to people too). Whatever it is, creating a fortune teller costume was the highlight of Halloween.Back then there weren't many places to buy fancy costumes (nor did we have the money), so putting my own costume together was a bit of a challenge. Today we can purchase practically any costume we can think of and there are some pretty nice fortune teller Halloween costumes to choose from.** A Brief History of Gypsy Costumes **The gypsy people were called Roma or Romani. They are made up of loose nomadic tribes that wandered much of the European countries during the Middle Ages and often lived in caravans.
There are still nomadic gypsies in the world today.In the 15th and 16th centuries, the basic dress of the woman was...
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BodyWise Wellness Center Announces Workshop on Energy Healing
(ContentDesk) January 27, 2006 -- BodyWise Wellness Center announces a one day Workshop on Energy Healing-- Exploring the nature of Universal Energy and how it affects our life is the focus of this workshop. Everything in our world is made up of energy and since energy can not be destroyed, it can be modified--changed. The ability to change your life forever is possible.Facilitator Carol Powel Smith is a graduate of the Quantum Quest School of Advanced Energy Healing and Enlightenment. Carol will...
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