Saturdays At Shop This: Let's Hear It For The Girls

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Happy weekend! Tomorrow we celebrate women on International Women's Day. Don't you think we should do that every day? Something we can all do today is to patronize female-founded businesses. Follow these links to some of my favorite women in business and the products they sell.

   
Diane Von Furstenberg is someone I have always admired. She has accomplished so many great things. I love how she gives back and empowers other women to be "in charge." If you enjoy her styles, like I do,  shop her website this weekend and save 20% on full priced styles with 
Code: INCHARGE.
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Lauren Santo Domingo: Co Founder of Moda Operandi. She is one of the most authoritative figures on New York’s fashion circuit. I happen to think that Moda Operandi is THE premier destination for luxury fashion. I ordered holiday gifts from there last year. I was impressed with the customer service and presentation of my gifts. You owe yourself some window shopping there!
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Emily Weiss is the founder and CEO of the cosmetics company Glossier and the blog Into the Gloss. Her makeup line is the definition of
 no-makeup makeup. If you are a minimalist when it comes to beauty and skincare, I urge you to take a look at her line. I love the packaging.  It's very "cool girl."
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Amrita Singh: I have long been a fan of her fashion jewelry. Founded in 2003, Amrita created her jewelry for girls and women who love a good statement piece and want to play with trends—without breaking the bank! This weekend you can shop her Modern Pearl collection. It's faux but fabulous and on sale!
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Spanx: "It all started with a pair of pantyhose, some scissors, and a bright idea." In March of 2012, Founder Sara Blakely, was named the world's youngest, self-made female billionaire by Forbes Magazine and one of TIME's 100 most influential people.  If you have not tried her shapewear,  I would start with the 
Bra-llelujah! It's super comfy.
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Anine Bing: Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Anine Bing, thoughtfully curates each piece in her "see now, buy now" monthly collections where she marries edgy and feminine in a soft meets hard design approach. I happen to love her elevated essentials. As an example, her Arrow Shirt in zebra silk represents her soft side. And on the opposite spectrum, the Liza Croco Jacket is the hard design. It's my favorite piece of the collection. Loving that high shine!
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Goop: I so admire Gwyneth Paltrow. It seems that she and I are interested in the same things ~ good quality, well made fashion, beauty products without toxins, and keeping an open mind about almost everything.  I always learn something when I visit her website. I especially love the podcasts.
And the weekly articles vary from 8 Ways To Reduce Anxiety to Clean Beauty & Why It is Important. Grab a glass of wine and click on over to be inspired about life. 

 

 You go, Girls! Just be you, and always dance like no one is watching. 

XOXOX
Deb
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A Woman To Admire: Diane Von Furstenberg

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International Woman's Day is tomorrow, March 8th. I don't exactly consider myself a feminist, instead I am proud to be a "Humanist." My made up word means I believe in equal rights for all......all races....all humans. But for today, I do celebrate a woman that I admire, Diane Von Furstenberg. Ever since I was a teenager, I was mesmerized by this young designer.  In 1972, as Diane launched her business, I wanted one of her wrap dresses more than anything. They were out of this young girl's budget, so my mother created one using a Vogue pattern. It was navy print, and I felt fabulous in it! 

It isn't only Diane's skills as a designer that I admire, her philanthropy and out reach to other women is beyond admirable. As found in Vogue UK: "She launched the DVF Awards in 2010, a scheme which aims to recognise women whose leadership skills and vision have has a positive impact on the lives of other women around the world. Supported by The Diller-Von Furstenberg Family Foundation, each honoree receives a $50,000 award from the Foundation to sustain and expand their extraordinary contributions. "Women never cease to impress and inspire me," the designer said, "and I am very happy to create these Awards to honour and reward their leadership and dedication to the advancement of women."

DVF'S  2nd Annual "In Charge" Celebration of 

International Women’s Day

This year Diane celebrates the power of women's voices and what it means to be "in charge with women like Gloria Steinam," Sophia Bush and more inspirational

 women. Details HERE:   

Diane is still doing her wrap dress in many variations, and moved on to a full ready to wear line along with accessories.  You may enjoy the History of the Wrap Dress HERE.  Below are a few of my favorites from her Spring 2019 collection. And for International Women's Day, DVF Will donate 20% to VV GROW.  And all of us enjoy 20% off full-price items. Use code INCHARGE. 

Lyra Silk Maxi

My favorite of the Spring wraps. Love the silk spots and the peek a boo shoulders. Fabulous!

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Talita Silk Crepe Midi Dress

Named after Diane's Granddaughter, this flattering dress could be worn anywhere!

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Rosalyn Cotton Eyelet Top

Here's a peek at the most beautiful top. It's chic to the max with stylish sleeves and a boxy, easy to wear shape. Diane suggests pairing it with white white pants.

Saks Fifth Avenue  or  Pre- Order at DVF

I will leave you with one of my favorite DVF Quotes. As women, let's not compete with each other. Instead, let's inspire each other. 

Thanks, Diane, for all of the inspiration you have

 given to me. I will try to pass it on.

International Women's Day: Let's Hear It For The Girls

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It's International Women's Day. Shouldn't every day celebrate both women AND men? Hopefully some day we will get there. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have been a step in the right direction. Hands up to the courageous women who have found their voice. According to Vogue the day is:  a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It aims to advance gender parity." Today I applaud the Mattel Company for their 15 new dolls for its “Shero” and “Inspiring Women” collections, which are “role model” dolls crafted in the likeness of real iconic women.  Here's to a bright and equal future for our daughters and granddaughters.



HERE: 12 Quotes For Your Inspiration

Taylor Swift

“My hope for the future, not just in the music industry, but in every young girl I meet, is that they all realize their worth and ask for it.”

AMEN!

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#Girlboss

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It's International Women's Day. I am so happy to live in a country where we can raise our daughters to dream big and become anything they want to be.  Girls have been slaying life and breaking glass ceilings for years, but it hasn't been easy. Trying to build a little business myself, I know first hand, what it takes in time, effort, creativity, and most of all "courage," to build anything, including a family. Today let's celebrate the strong women in our lives and in the world. "May we know them. May we raise them. May we be them."   

HERE: Six Women To Know

#Girlboss

Sophia Amoruso just may be the original #Girlboss, or at least the girl that coined the phrase. Ten years ago, with a laptop, an Ebay Account, and a closet full of vintage, she created Nasty Gal, in a tiny San Francisco apartment. Her book is a "must read" for any female entrepreneur. Then follow up with her second book, Nasty Galaxy.

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Betsey Johnson

After more than 30 years in the business, the iconic designer and her company namesake, are still going strong. "Like red lip color on the mouth, my products, wake up,  brighten and bring the wearer to life...." And that they do.  Fun finds for Spring are the Pom Pom Scarves and Fedora. The Mayas Sneaker is sturdy yet feminine with appliqued florals. And for the month of March, Save 20% on Jewelry and Watches plus Free Shipping with Code: CHARMS

Oh Joy!
The Oh Joy brand was founded by Joy Cho is 2005, as a design studio. Today the brand now includes product lines, how to videos, and a delicious daily blog that features fashion, food, design, and other joyful moments. Joy also is an author of Oh Joy! 60 Ways To Create And Give Joy (a lovely gift) and two other Guide Books. See them all at Amazon.  What I like best about Joy's brand is her fabulous home and baby goods sold at Target. She has made good design....fun and affordable. These bandaids will take the ouch out of boo-boos. They are so so cute. The Upholstery Collection is fun to the max! That screen is fab. And for decor and more....darling vases that scream YAY, confetti cushions and much more, click here.  "Ms. Shop This" had the opportunity to spend some time with Joy recently. She is as good and fun as her collection!

Lane Huerta - Lovelane Designs
Lane has spent her adult life as an artist, but it wasn't until her darling daughter, Clementine, showed a fondness of playing dress up that her business began. It was then that Lane started creating her colorful and quirky line of handmade children's costumes, capes, angel wings, and super hero crowns. I adore the heirloom quality of her imaginative wear for little ones. Her creations and their pricing reflect the loving care, that every double stitch is given. See her playful products at Lovelane Designs and read her story on the Etsy Blog

Joy Mangano

This woman is a mother and creator with a curiosity about solving problems. She is so successful that you probably know of the movie about her life, Joy.  Hers is an impressive career, for sure. I for one, am a huge fan of her Huggable Hangers.  You cannot believe how they can transform your closet! They are ultra slim and actually good looking with a color to match every decor. Yesterday's blog post featured her luxe leather luggage. You can see all of her inventions at
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Rachel Zoe
A fixture in the fashion world, Rachel is a fashion designer, editor, and stylist to the stars. I am quite happy being me. However, if given the chance to spend a day in the life of someone, Rachel would be at the top of my list. Her Spring Box Of Style features stylish products made by women for women. It's over $400 worth of style for $99.  And you can save $10 on your first box with Code: BOS10. Rachel has two beautiful boys and has a created a diaper bag and matching stroller that are really good looking. I'm crazy for her Bern Tassel Sneakers at Shopbop! If you want to know what's trending and fashionable, or what Rachel is up to, head to her blog, The Zoe Report.

Well done, ladies!

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