Retouch Regulations?

A photo of Kim Kardashian from the online version of Complex magazine in March 2009. The photo on the left was accidentally featured in the magazine, showing the cellulite on her thighs. Kim was ok with the picture, even though hours after posting it the magazine replaced the photo with the one on the right.


Here's another article that stuck out to me this week. In France, a member of parliament is trying to have a law passed that would require retouched photos to be labeled.

The article takes a look at the positive impact it would have on young women to know that the woman in the picture is not perfect. It also looks at the possibility that labeling a photo as retouched would infringe on the artistic components of the photo.

Read more here about the French propostion and here for the Kim Kardashian photo mix-up.




What do you think about the law?

Should something similiar be explored in the U.S.?

Does labeling a photo ruin the art?

Should Kim's photo have been replaced on the website?

Comment below!!!

Alligators Keep Their Skins

photo from www.nytimes.com

Here is an article from The New York Times about alligator farms. Now you might be wondering why I would put this on a shopping blog and I do have a good reason, I promise! It discusses how farmers are being affected by the recession because people cannot afford to buy alligator skin products.

Click here if you are interested in reading. I thought that it was sort of a weird piece of news, but an interesting look on the material that makes some of the world's most expensive clothing and accessories. You see these pieces in the high end department stores, but when do you stop to consider how that product came about??

Comment below about the article!

Today was THE day!

I hope that everyone was able to get what they wanted this morning and that the crowds were not too bad! I went out with my sister and mom and we stuck to the mall circuit considering that there was not anything in particular that we needed. We stayed away from the chaos of Target and WalMart at all costs!!

I though I would share with you all some of the things I picked up this morning! Leave a comment below with what you bought or share a funny story from the day!!

J.C. Penney

American Living Moccasin Slippers

$10

Radio Shack

SanDisk 4GB MicroSDHC Card w/Adapter
$10

American Eagle

AE Love Hoodie

$16 w/20% discount

Forever 21 Boutique

Forever 21 has debuted a new line of clothing called "Boutique" that I am really excited to check

out in stores.

Described on the website as "vintage inspired, feminine and romantic," these styles are more laid-back than what is usually shown in the store.

Take a look below!

Sequin Embellished Rose Dress

$24.80

Shimmer Heart Cardigan

$22.80

Specialty Beaded Top

$24.80

View the complete line here!

What would you wear from this collection? Comment below!!

In-Vest This Winter

Vests are a great way to keep keep warm during the transition from fall to winter. Take a look at what is available!!

Glimmer by JJ Basics Sweater Puffer Vest

3 button front closure

ON SALE $30

H81 Faux Fur Quilted Vest

Removable fur trim hood

Also available in navy

$32.90

Roxy Pep Rally Vest



Sherpa hood
Also available in pearl
$34.74 (includes shipping)

Fierce Fashionista

Tavi Gevinson (above) has mingled with Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang at New York Fashion Week, appeared in both Teen Vogue and the New York Times, all while managing her blog, Style Rookie.

Did I mention that she is 13 years old?

This teenage fashion guru started with her blog at the age of 11 and has since caught the fashion world by storm with her startling insightfulness and taste.

Reading about her adventures in a world that few people, much less a teenager, get to experiance is entertaining and colorful coming from her perspective.

Check out her blog here and here for an article from Teen Vogue about her work with Target designer Rodarte.

Win A Pair of Custom Boots!

Teen Vogue has a contest going on to win a pair of custom Loeffler Randall boots!

Sign up here!!

Buy TOMS Shoes for Children in Need!

Need to satisfy your shoe cravings?? Take a look at TOMS Shoes, a really great company that donates a pair of new shoes for every pair a person buys.

Since it was founded in 2006, TOMS has given over 150,000 pairs of shoes to needy children all over the world. In 2009 TOMS has pledged to donate 300,000 pairs.

TOMS carries men, women, and children sizes, ranging from $44 to $98 for adults and $34 to $38 for children.

Here's a look at some of the styles:

MEN

Maestro Botas

$79

Navy/Natural Twain Canvas

$44

WOMEN

Ash Canvas

$44

Vegan Red

$98

Pink Strauss

$54

CHILDREN

Olive/Grey Camo

$34

Heller Youth

$38

Target Target for Black Friday Savings!!!

So some of you may have seen that the ad for Target's Black Friday sales were leaked onto the Internet. Target is usually an affordable store, but the deals posted are worth waking up at 4 in the morning! You can find everything from kitchen appliances, board games, clothing, and video games for great prices. Take a look!






















Most Target stores will be opening at 5 a.m. on the 26th



For a list of the deals click here.
For the scans of the ad click here.

-photos and information provided by Black Friday 2009

Thanksgiving Quiz

Quizzes by Quibblo.com

Fuzzy Footwear Frenzy

A poll was posted at the beginning of September about UGGS . Majority says that UGGS are still "an essential for fall." Seeing that most readers are enthusiatic about the trend, here are some new deals on boots and slippers to keep your toes warm this winter!




MUK LUKS Toggle Boot


Slipper-like boot with toggle bungie fastener for secure fit

$16 on sale + $7 shipping

Available in light pink (shown), black, blue suede, bright pink, and dark grey/red

Puffy Nylon Winter Boots

$15 + $12 shipping
















Adi Microsude Mid-Calf Boots


Faux sude outside, lined fleece inside

Height: 13 inches

$30 +$1 shipping







Women's Sweater-Knit Sherpa Lined Slippers

Sweater- knit upper

Suede sole and sherpa lined

$12.50

Shown in the color marshmellow. Available in 7 other colors and patterns

Do you agree with the poll results? Leave your thoughts in the comment box below :)

Prepare for the Madness!!!!

So there are only 23 more days until the craziest shopping day of the year... Black Friday. I have been participating in this madness for the past few years with my family and it is definitely the highlight of my shopping calendar. There is nothing like waking up at 3 in the morning and battling other people for a $50 30-inch plasma TV. If you are like me and need to plan ahead of time, here are some websites that provide info on the pre-sales at stores and what they will be offering on November 26:

TheBlackFriday.com

Black Friday.net

Black Friday 2009

Make sure you bring your A-game!!

Are you going out on Black Friday? Tell us what your game plan is! What are you looking for this year?

Quizzes by Quibblo.com

Decisions, Decisions...

Cracked.com has an amusing article about the different approaches girls and guys go about with choosing shoes.

Here is the flowchart for a girl's decision making process....

Compared to a guy's....

Click here for an in-depth look at the charts and the complete article!

Thanks to Colleen for the article suggestion! Take a look at her blog Just Push Play, all about YouTube videos! It's good stuff :-)

Save on Halloween Pictures!

Hopefully everyone had a safe and fun Halloween this year! Now is a great time to print out those party pictures with an offer by Snapfish.

Use the code BOOPRINTS by November 8 to receive FREE SHIPPING when you order at least 50 4x6 prints!

Tis The Season...

October is already wrapping up, Halloween is not even here and it seems that every store has transformed into Christmas mode already. With the lights, trees, and fake snow it is hard to not think about gifts. So I thought I would kick-off the season early as well with a money saving tip. A neat way to save money and get the gifts you want for your friends and family is through pre-ordering items.



At Borders.com there are always great deals on books, music, and DVDs when you pre-order.

You can get:



GLEE: The Music, Volume 1


Release: November 3

Original Price: $15

Pre-Order Price: $8

Amazon.com is also a great site to look into for pre-order savings.

You can get:

Yoga for the Wii

Release: December 7

Original Price: $40

Pre-Order Price: $37 + FREE SHIPPING












It is never too early to begin your holiday shopping when you can great deals like these!

What are you looking for this holiday season??

The Olsens Expand Fashion Influence... Again

Here is a little bit of fashion news that none of us should be suprised by; Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are spreading their style sense to a junior's line for retail chain J.C. Penney. After the success of their WalMart line, the high-end Elizabeth&James, and the men's store-only line The Row, it makes sense that they would expand to this market.

Olsenboye, named from the Olsen's ancestral last name, will be exclusive to J.C. Penney and will be available in 600 stores in February.

In an article by fashion website WWD, the line is described as a "casual sportswear and accessories collection, that includes denim, bottoms, tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, jackets, handbags, and shoes." The line is priced from $20 to $50.

Below are some of the items Olsenboye will be offering. Click here for the WWD article and here for
the Olsenboye promo!

Comment below on the Olsens' lastest style excursion!

Lumberjack Chic

Plaid is making a comeback from the 90s grunge style. No longer resembling a lumberjack's attire, plaid designs and flannel materials are everywhere, in many different forms. In honor of this style resurrection, here are some different takes on the classic design:

Converse Unisex Slip-On Shoes @ Amazon.com

$21 plus $6 shipping

Plaid Trim Sweater @ Forever 21

Bubble hem sleeves and pleated collar

Pearl-like rhinestone buttons

55% silk 45% cotton, trim 100%cotton

$29

H81 Brushed Cotton Plaid Dress @ Forever 21

Ruched waist with vertical pleats

Shown in fuschia/black, also available in red/navy

100% cotton

$24.90

Blustery Day Scarf @ ModCloth

12x72 inches

100% acrylic

$12

This Too Can Be Yours...

So, I have been commenting on Twilight more than I would like, but the whole "buy what they wear in the movies" idea is interesting to me. Fred Flare is accepting pre-orders for the jacket worn by Bella in the movies. At $64 this really is not a bad price tag for a functional jacket and it is especially tempting to those obsessed with vampire series. With the pockets and hood this is a cute jacket. Check it out! Depending on what size and color is ordered, the jacket will ship immediately, on October 30, or November 30.

Also available in olive!

100% cotton

Juniors sizes

Comment below with your thoughts on movie-inspired fashion!

Email!

So I have decided to get an email address for the blog. Leave me a message if you have any questions or anything you would like me to shop around for!! I'm up for a challenge!



Here it is:

thestealcity@gmail.com

Legging It

Leggings have been popular for quite some time now; they have lasted longer than I thought they would. It is with this fall season that I have seen designers branching out into different mediums and styles for leggings. The most common type I've seen are faux leather leggings, which I can't imagine are too comfy. Here's a sample of some of the more outrageous styles designers are putting on the runway and into stores this fall:

--- click on the pictures to go to the websites!

Les Chiffoniers Leather Leggings

100% lamb leather

Special dry clean only

$803

Alicia + Olivia Sequin Leggings

$297

Available only at Alicia+ Olivia in NYC

Bones Legging by Tea and Cake

$40

Available with gold bones, in gold glitter

Glow Print Legging by Unique


$90

For more legging style, check out TopShop.

Leave a comment!

What do you think about this trend?

Do you wear them?

Would you wear some of these styles?