From the monthly archives:

September 2009

HCG goes to NYFW: Part I

September 18, 2009

I know there are lots of acronyms in that title, so here’s a quick translation: Here Comes Gina goes to New York Fashion Week.
For any newcomers, here’s some quick background on the event (if this is old hat to you, jump ahead): New York Fashion Week is held twice a year – once in September [...]

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Anticipation

September 16, 2009

I know HCG readers are anxious for my Fashion Week post (especially my friend HAF who texted me asking where it was), and I want you to know I”m working on it!
Don’t worry, it’s coming soon…

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So Chic

September 15, 2009

Vogue has finally stepped up its game with a gorgeous cover of Michelle Williams for the October issue.  There’s been a lot of chatter lately about how Vogue needs to revamp its image and spice things up a little, and, although this shot of Williams isn’t groundbreaking, it is a significant improvement over the b-o-r-i-n-g [...]

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Insanity

September 14, 2009

I didn’t intend on doing a recap of the VMAs, but this year’s show was just way too sick to pass up.  I found myself grabbing my laptop mid-show because I couldn’t believe how awesome it was.  Let’s start at the beginning:
1. Preshow: Gaga + Kermit!  Of course she would bring KTF as her date.  [...]

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An Open Letter to Target

September 13, 2009

Dear Target,
You made an enemy this morning.
As scheduled, I rolled up to my local Target bright and early, giddy with anticipation for the new Anna Sui collaboration.  I practically floated through the parking lot of the South Philly store, ignoring the cries of the random seagulls that seem to constantly hover over that space (what’s [...]

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Sui on Sunday

September 11, 2009

Don’t forget: Anna Sui for Target launches this Sunday, September 13.  The collection is inspired by Gossip Girl, and Sui has designed a set of looks based on each character (the pieces shown above are part of the looks based on Blair Waldorf).
Target designer collaborations are awesome because they give people in all areas of [...]

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