February 2011
Anthropologie Is Next to Hear Wedding Bells
Vera Wang and David Tutera seem to be obvious choices for expanded wedding lines and associated products, but now there’s word Anthropologie is also getting in on the more affordable wedding wardrobe trend with the unpronounceable BHLDN site (seriously, is that blah-den or bee-holden? Let’s go a little more web 1.0 on the name guys), scheduled for a February 14th launch
Coffee Mate, Starbucks and Seamless Web Will Keep You Caffeinated This Weekend
Not a football fan? Need help staying awake through the game while waiting on the commercials? Well in addition to this being the weekend two teams battle it out for the title of NFL champions, it also seems to be the weekend of free coffee promotions.
Will Social Media Bring Barbie Back to Ken? Spoiler Alert: Yes
Back in 2004, plastic couples everywhere shouted “if they can’t make it, what hope do any of us have?” when longtime paramours Barbie and Ken called it quits. Ken blamed it on Barbie’s indecisive nature (really, how many careers can a doll have?), Barbie just wanted to have the freedom to flirt with Christian Louboutin, drink with Don Draper and celebrate her 50th birthday unencumbered.
According to Mashable, a few years apart has only increased the fondness. Just in time for Valentine’s Day – and Ken’s 50th birthday – Mattel has kicked off a large marketing campaign designed to reunite the two
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something from David Tutera’s Bridal Jewelry Collection
If you’re keeping up, you may recall our coverage on Vera Wang’s new line of bridal jewels. Excited? Us too. This week another wedding gown designer is adding an affordable line of those timeless symbols of love to his repertoire. We’re talking about bridal designer and celebrity wedding planner, David Tutera. He has launched his premiere collection of designs for brides-to-be, but this time he’s swapping satin for sapphires.
PR Fail: Kenneth Cole’s Careless Cairo Tweet / Egypt Hashtag Hijack
Sometimes there’s nothing like a lighthearted joke to escape the seriousness of an unfortunate situation. And sometimes there’s nothing like knowing when it is or isn’t appropriate to attempt one of those jokes – especially in connection with selling stuff.
The Invisible Shoe: If Everyone Jumped
Nudes and blushes have been a huge trend of late, and we recently discovered, floating around the blogosphere, a photo of a shoe that takes the naked look one step further. You’ve heard of mirrored sunglasses, right? Sao Paulo designer Andreia Chaves apparently designed shoes that are covered with mirrors – called “The Invisible Shoe†– so they blend in with their surroundings.
Once Again, The Coveted Is The Only The Coveted
We still have yet to receive a response to any of our queries, but Jennine Jacob of The Coveted put out a tweet yesterday letting her followers know that the issue with TheCoveted.com has been resolved without going to court.
Diane von Furstenberg Celebrates Women Who Support Women: How You Can Join Her
We may have a difference of opinion when it comes to the First Lady’s wardrobe, but we have nothing but support for Diane von Furstenberg’s latest statement – a $50,000 award given to women who demonstrate “leadership, strength and courage in their commitment to women’s causes.”
Vera Wang Dresses and Jewels for the Masses
Vera Wang is one of the few designers who isn’t afraid to venture into new markets, no matter how “out there” they may seem for the top wedding gown designer. For example, over the last few years Vera has expanded her empire to include the Simply Vera gown collection for Kohl’s, a mattress collaboration with Serta as well as designing floral arrangements for FTD (an online floral design and shipping company), and who can forget her support of White Castle burger scented candles? Okay, we’ll be honest, we’re trying hard to forget the last one but everything else has been a solid step in pushing the Vera Wang brand beyond the wedding day.