Posts with tag africa

Liquidators Choke on Influx of Unsold Clothing, Send it to Siberia

Email thisPosted Jan 24th 2009 at 1:00PM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Style in the News, Steals and Deals

In the aftermath of a pretty dismal holiday shopping season, low-price retailers are now being inundated with what has been described by one veteran of the liquidation market as a "historic glut of goods." Ross, TJ Maxx, and similar retailers have been having a kind of heyday as consumers went bargain hunting over the holidays. Now, there's so much unsold junk out there, liquidators are sending it off to remote locales like Africa, Siberia and Pakistan.

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Tags: Africa, Coach, discount, high end fashion, HighEndFashion, holiday season, HolidaySeason, inventory, liquidation.com, liquidators, Marshalls, Michael Kors, MichaelKors, one off, OneOff, Pakistan, Ross, Siberia, TJ Maxx, TjMaxx, unsold goods, UnsoldGoods

Handmade Jewelry by Helene's Dreams

Email thisPosted Jan 6th 2009 at 9:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Style for a Cause

handmade jewelry earrings by Helene's Dreams

Today we're chatting with jewelry artist and mother, Helen Sanderson, of Helene's Dreams. In addition to creating beautiful jewelry, Helen is also working to raise money for Blood:Water Mission. For every sale of her handmade jewelry, Helen donates $1 this organization, which is dedicated to creating clean water and serving the severe poverty of children and women in Africa.

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Tags: africa, artist, artists, cause, causes, charity, do good, DoGood, earring, earrings, etsy, handmade, indie, indiedesigners, jewelry, jewelry designers, JewelryDesigners

Handicraft week in Tunis

Email thisPosted Mar 25th 2008 at 7:30PM by Kyle Hepp

Filed under: Style in the News

Fashion weeks are still going on around the world. Even though all the major cities are over, the rest of the globe continues to celebrate style in their own unique ways.

Gallery: Fashion in Tunis

Tunis is one place where they have their own twist on Fashion Week. Rather than Fashion Week, they do Handicraft Week. While it's not as major of a production as say, Milan Fashion Week, Tunis designers still get to watch their creations head on down the runway .

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Tags: Africa, fashion, models, runway, Samia Hsiry, SamiaHsiry, style, Tunis, Tunisia, typical dress, typical ensemble

Trend alert: George Bush prints

Email thisPosted Feb 19th 2008 at 9:00AM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Style in the News

If you live in Tanzania, chances are that you're seeing tons of George Bush's face. Not just on the news, but on people's clothing. From halters to handbags, Africans are sporting W's face like it's a designer logo.

What's up with that? I immediately thought: these people must be getting paid. And I was right, sort of. Apparently, people in Africa do love the guy for sending tons of cash their way. But, it's actually aid money that's going toward fighting diseases -- especially AIDS.

I doubt you'll see anyone wearing these where you live -- since he hasn't been all that popular elsewhere. At least he's doing something that most Americans can get behind.

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Tags: Africa, AIDS, George W. Bush, GeorgeW.Bush, Tanzania

Fab earrings for a clear conscience

Email thisPosted Apr 20th 2007 at 10:53AM by Anne Metz

Filed under: Accessories

Jewelry is beautiful, don't get me wrong, but not everything associated with your precious jewels is quite so lustrous.

Green with glamour, an earth-friendly website that sells everything from housewares to clothes to a wide range of price-points has a fantastic assortment of distinctive jewelry.

My favorite piece has to be the hand-carved cruelty-free bone earrings from Kenya. Paired with a casual dress or a bare tank top, these earth-friendly baubles are a great way to get out of the gold and silver rut. What I also like is that they look expensive, but aren't -- the exotic danglers actually go for a very modest $27.

If you're in the market for an unusual Mother's Day gift, I would highly recommend springing for these earrings. They aren't for every mom -- but they're definitely for mine.

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Tags: africa, bone, earrings, green

Bono to edit Vanity Fair?

Email thisPosted Mar 8th 2007 at 9:37AM by Anne Metz

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style, Style for a Cause

The latest move in Bono's global campaign to help to Africa isn't quite what you'd expect from a rocker. Instead of throwing awesome concerts or schilling red merchandise, Bono will be the guest editor of Vanity Fair's July issue.

VF's editor Graydon Carter told the New York Times: "Bono will make a different issue about Africa than we would. I think there isn't one editor in the world who would not pay attention if Bono pulled up and said he wanted to edit a magazine." I'm sure he's right on both accounts, and no doubt the issue will be worth checking out.

Of course, the only thing better than a Bono-edited Vanity Fair would be a Bono-edited US Weekly -- and that I would definitely buy.

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Tags: Africa, Bono, Vanity FAir, VanityFair

Bridge to Africa, fun finds for a good cause

Email thisPosted Feb 28th 2007 at 12:25PM by Deidre Woollard

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Style for a Cause

This cute little purse is made of one continuous zipper. The little number is not only a neat idea, it also supports a good cause. The purses are made by Xhosa Women living near the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. The proceeds from the sales of the purses, which sell for just $10, help these women provide for their families. The purses are just one item on the Bridge to Africa website which also has colorful baskets made from telephone wire, beaded jewelry and other small gifts.

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Tags: acessories, africa, artisans, do no evil, purse

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Threesome or topless?
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Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
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Curly or Straight?
While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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Offensive or artistic?
Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

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Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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Is Megan the new Angelina?
Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

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Palin's Pedi
Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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