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Express promotion woes highlight tough holiday selling
Oct 16th
Express Inc (EXPR.N) slashed its forecast for the current quarter, highlighting the perils of resorting to promotions that fail to clearly communicate value to the customer, ahead of the crucial holiday selling season.
Express
Shares of Express, which caters to 20- to 30-year-old men and women, fell 22 percent to their More >
Retailers see a somewhat jolly US holiday season
Sep 18th
NEW YORK – It’s beginning to look a lot like last Christmas.
Early insights from retailers and industry experts suggest U.S. sales should rise this holiday season about as much as they did in November and December 2011, as cautious optimism persists despite high unemployment and uncertainty over the presidential More >
Target CFO: Won’t chase holiday sales “at all costs”
Sep 10th
Target Corp (TGT.N) is planning conservatively for the upcoming holiday season and could forego some sales if industry discounting gets too deep, the retailer’s chief financial officer said on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
“We aren’t interested in driving sales at all costs,” CFO John Mulligan said in answer to a question at More >
eBay to Collaborate with Designers for Holiday Collection
Aug 1st
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
Items from eBay’s Holiday Collective 2012 | Images courtesy of eBay via FashionologieIn a similar vien to the upcoming Target + Nieman Marcus collaboration, eBay recently announced they would be teaming up with seven designers for an exclusive holiday collection.
Called the eBay Holiday Collective, More >
You Guys Take The Best Holiday Pics — This Instagram Roundup Proves It
Jan 5th
Here at R29, we have quite the soft spot for the awesomely addictive photo app Instagram. So, entering the holidays, we asked you – our ever-so-lovely readers – to share your shots of seasonal cheer with us using the hashtag #snaphappyholidays. Let us tell you, we almost OD’ed on merry More >
History of the Trend: Holiday Sweaters
Dec 25th
Written by Rachel – Butler University
Photo CreditThere are some holiday traditions that will always remain. Cookie baking with your grandma. Watching old movies with your family on a winter’s night. Caroling with friends from your residence hall. The list goes on, but there is one more recent, “trendy” tradition More >
History of the Trend: Holiday Sweaters
Dec 25th
Written by Rachel – Butler University
Photo CreditThere are some holiday traditions that will always remain. Cookie baking with your grandma. Watching old movies with your family on a winter’s night. Caroling with friends from your residence hall. The list goes on, but there is one more recent, “trendy” tradition More >
Street Style: Copy Julie’s Jetset Look For Your Holiday Travels
Dec 25th
Who she is: Julie
Where we spotted her: Downtown.
Why we love her: First of all, the gloves are J.Crew, and yes we want them, too. How cute is Julie? Wish everyone looked this put-together and ready to roll at the airport, but instead we’re crammed in a flying tin can with More >
Perfect Party Outfits From R29′s Holiday Bash
Dec 25th
It’s true: Sometimes the R29 staff likes to party. You may even be surprised to see us hit the dance floor, throw our hands in the air, and sing along to a Mariah Carey Christmas jam on occasion. ‘Tis the season, right? However, there’s one thing we have always come More >
Complete Your Holiday Look With This DIY Glitter Collar
Dec 25th
Close By Nicole Valdez
Perhaps you’d like to spend your holiday downtime doing something more productive, rather than just vegging on your couch watching a marathon of bad Christmas movies? We said perhaps. If you are, in fact, looking for a creative outlet this week, try this easy and fun More >
5 Last-Minute Beauty Tips For Holiday Hotness
Dec 25th
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but balancing work and play during this time is never all fun and (white elephant) games. For those of us who end up burning the candle at both ends, the first thing that tends to suffer is our skin. But there’s an art to More >
Because We’ve Been Super-Nice: Norma Kamali’s Mega Holiday Sale
Dec 25th
We’ve been doing our darnedest to bring you the best of holiday shopping, and with only a few days left to really get it done, this gem came shimmying down the chimney fell right into our inbox. The Norma Kamali Holiday Super Sale has officially kicked off with massive markdowns on More >
The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party From A Chic Brooklyn Couple
Dec 24th
Forced dinner parties can be contrived, and stuffy at best. But when Brooklyn-based designer Caron Callahan, and her husband, Marlow & Sons executive chef, Sean Rembold, host a festive fête, it’s absolutely delicious, stimulating, and, in a word, cool. So, of course, we had to know how they entertain, and More >
The Most Insanely Awesome Office Holiday Party Ever (No, Not Ours)!
Dec 23rd
While we like to get down at our festive fete (we’re talkin’ Karaoke, people!) the folks over at fashion creative house, Chandelier Creative like to get busy, sweaty, awkward, embarrassed, and down right insane with their winter-time celebration. Last year, we ogled the genius of the invite, but this year’s More >
In-Flight Essentials For Extra-Easy Holiday Travel
Dec 23rd
Close By Shani Silver
This year, rather than tossing your stuff in a bag at the speed of sound, take a moment to plan ahead and pack things you’ll really need in-flight. Our essentials guide takes into consideration all the niceties of holiday travel, while remembering all the oft-forgotten items you’re More >A Holiday Playlist From Silicon Valley’s Chief Geeks
Dec 23rd
Close By Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Which festive tunes are keeping Silicon Valley‘s elite going through the holiday season? Mashable has the answer, thanks to the site’s roundup of the favorite Christmas songs of the Bay’s top tech entrepreneurs.From Bruce Springsteen’s “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” (a pick from Pose founder More >
Our All-Time Favorite Holiday Movies — Plus 9 Style Lessons
Dec 23rd
Close By Holly E. Thomas
One of the great comforts of the holidays — besides seeing loved ones, feasting on delish dishes, and exchanging thoughtful trinkets — is curling up at the end of a jam-packed day with a giant cup of hot cocoa and your Christmas flick of choice. More >
Comment Of The Day: Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, The Feel-Good Holiday Romp [Reader Roundup]
Dec 18th
Studio executives are worried about The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo because apparently, chicks don’t dig sexually violent marketing. Citizensnizzips has a solution:
I think if maybe they combined Dragon Tattoo with something like New Year’s Eve . Ensemble cast centered around the court hearing for a bad guy who does violent More >
Holiday Hairstyle How To: Easy Braided Updo
Dec 18th
Written by Casey – University of Cincinnati
The holidays are finally here! For most of us, this means in addition to our already hectic schedules, we have festive holiday soirees to attend. The season calls for family gatherings, visits to church, New Years Eve, ugly sweater parties, and many more More >
30+ Holiday Party Dresses Under $100
Dec 18th
Written by Sarah – West Virginia University
Photo CreditLooking for a new dress for that awesome holiday party you’re going to later in the month, but aren’t sure you want to invest in something you’re going to wear again and again? It’s okay – there are still plenty of options More >
Quiz: What’s Your Holiday Party Style?
Dec 18th
Written by Jessica – UCLA
Photo CreditWe’re back again with another personality quiz. With all the great holiday parties coming up, this week’s quiz will tell you what your holiday party style is. And as always, each result will have a corresponding example outfit.
Just take this fun quiz below to find out More >
What to Wear to a Holiday Party: 3 Festive Looks
Dec 18th
Written by Kaitlin – Rice University
Photo CreditWhen I’m getting bogged down by final tests, projects, and papers, one of my favorite ways to distract myself is with holiday fashion! I love putting together outfits that I would wear to fancy holiday parties, even if my Christmas get-togethers are always more More >
The Ultimate Gingerbread Man Bevi Worth The Extra Holiday Calories
Dec 18th
If you have yet to meet a Gingerbread Man you didn’t like, we’re about to introduce you to his spiked equivalent that’s sure to be the hit of any holiday party. Considering that our willpower has nearly disappeared at the site of a sugar cookie, here’s a little holiday indulgence More >
6 NYC Influencers Share Their Stylish Holiday Wish Lists
Dec 17th
Close By Gina Marinelli
Think Santa is the only mover and shaker who makes a list and checks it twice? No way. Even NYC’s own busiest bunch of influencers have serious present cheat-sheets and they’re filled with luxe, cutting-edge, and gorgeous gifts to please their impeccable tastes. We went right to More >
The Most Unexpected Holiday Outfit (And We Like It)
Dec 17th
We’re always in awe of the singular spirit of L.A. It Brit, Louise Roe, and Monday’s alice + olivia fashion show benefitting Baby Buggy was no exception—Roe rocked the haute house with her verve-y version of festive. In an effortlessly cool, but unexpected holiday get-up, she donned an eclectic blend More >
Forget Holly, Deck Out Your (Or, Uh, Your Friends’) Wrists For The Holiday Season!
Dec 17th
The shopping time before the holidays has slid down to a mere 10 days or less, which means we’re scrambling for new things the lucky ladies on our lists haven’t seen yet. We figure that waiting until the absolute last second so that it’s guaranteed to be something they never More >
5 Secret Spots For A Snowbird-Free Miami Holiday
Dec 17th
Dear, tourists: We appreciate all the money you pump into our local economy, dining at our restaurants and popping bottles at our clubs. We’re especially grateful for all the neon “I’m in Miami” apparel you purchase. It usually makes us giggle. And while we totally love you and welcome you More >
HOT Holiday Giveaway: Win A Limited-Edition Weekend Bag Filled With Loot!
Dec 17th
Close By Us, Photographed by Tracy Wang
You didn’t think we were going to let December slip away without giving you a present, did you? While we wish we could gift each and everyone one of you, we’re going with a second-best option and letting you in on a holiday More >
8 Amazing Gifts For Everyone On Your Holiday List
Dec 14th
The people on your holiday gift list are like fashionable, little snowflakes — no two are quite the same. But they do have one thing in common – they’re all iconic and beautiful. To recognize their individuality, we’ve rounded up eight undeniably memorable beauty and fragrance gift ideas that More >
The Sneakiest Tricks To Holiday Entertaining On A Dime
Dec 14th
There’s no doubt about it; we want to be merry, bright, and in the spirit of the season, but going broke is not on our wish lists. Luckily, Santa’s not the only one with a few tricks up his sleeve. We, too, have a couple surprising ways to create our own More >
3 Christmas Playlists For Your Holiday Parties
Dec 14th
Some people haaaaaate listening to holiday music. And if that’s you, well, you should probably go back to torturing kittens or whatever it is you prefer doing. For the rest of you, we’ve gone all-out and created three new holiday mixes to bring in the yule-tide. We figure there are More >
12 Hip Gifts To Make Your Holiday Hosts Feel Extra-Merry
Dec 14th
If this season’s party circuit includes more grown-up gatherings than tipsy throwdowns (you know, the ones where everyone wears a Santa suit), it’s probably time to step up your hostess-gift game. Whether you’re partaking in a festive dinner at your boss’s home or meeting your true love’s fam for the More >
Style Syllabus: A Parent-Friendly Wish List For The Holiday Shakedown
Dec 14th
If there’s ever a time to embrace a bit of love (ahem, assistance) from your parents and their wallets, it’s the holiday season. The years of expecting full or even partial deliverance on your wish list are quickly coming to a close, so you might as well take advantage of More >
2 Boozy Punch Recipes For Rad Holiday Hosts!
Dec 14th
We take a lot of pride in our grown-up imbibing, especially when we’re offering boozy concoctions to our holiday guests. Heaven forbid we sip anything with “trashcan” in the title or something that comes in an aluminum can. No thanks. If you’re ready to elevate your holiday hosting this year, the More >
Comment Of The Day: A Holiday Message Of Peace For All Cake & Pie Lovers [Reader Roundup]
Dec 25th
Posted by Farooq in Lifestyle
It’s a Christmas miracle! A shared hatred of a certain holiday tune has finally united the most bitter of foes. BabyJane explains: