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My son has been with this school ever since preschool. This was his first exposure to the world of formal education and I must say he is as happy as we are. It's been over 2 years now and it was absolutely a wonderful experience interacting with the teachers, the principal, the admins in the office room. I like the good mix of academics,music and art ensuring a good balance is maintained. The best thing for me was to see my kid perform so wonderfully along with other kids during the spring/winter programs. Also,the fact that they encouraged parent participation left me with such wonderful memories,that I can share with my son,years later.All in all, we love being a part of this wonderful school.
My kid goes to this school. It's an ok school, but not great. We think the school has some issues, if they fix it - it will be great. The teachers in Stratford have kids enrolled in the same school. Those kids get favorable. One of the teachers uses kids in her class to check on her kid in another class(like sending special lunch box every day). The teachers do not provide more challenging stuff for kids. The public schools in Cupertino do more for the kids than this school. We are not coming back next year.
I have two children attending Stratford this year, one in K and one in Pre-K. I am extremely happy with the quality of education and care that my children receive at Stratford. Each child has two teachers in class and all four of the teachers that my children have this year are fantastic. My children are learning at a rate that I did not anticipate - they are so far ahead of where I was at their age. They love their teachers and their school. All of the other students and parents I have met have been happy as well. We had intended to only send our children to Stratford until they were both elementary school age but now we are torn because we like the school so much, we may keep them in Stratford for longer. I wish every school in the country were as good as Stratford so that all students could have a supportive and challenging environment to learn in. And I love all of the cute little Stratford themed songs they learn at school and are found singing to themselves while playing (Stratford dinos, roarr roarr!).
Terrific elementary school. The curriculum is easily one grade ahead of comparable grades at local public schools. A very attractive and compelling alternative to schools such as Challenger. Very approachable and professional principal. Among teachers, Mrs Chadha is especially well organized and kind to kids. Highly recommended for a well rounded 21st century education.
This used to be a great school last year when my son went to PS. This year after a management change the place bacame gloomy and unwelcoming. The principal is very rude. I've seen her talk to her staff in a very demeaning way. I guess that explains why the teachers are so unfriendly this year. My son doesn't like her He says she scares him. If I worked here I would be scared of her too. I'm so glad that the elementary principal is amazing I will recommend this campus for elementary but not for preschool .
Both my children went to stratford for preschool and preK and we feel it was a wonderful introduction to school.They got a good foundation in letter recognition,reading and math in a stressfree and fun way.The teachers are very responsible and care for the all round personality development of the children so the children are well behaved,smart,hygenic and responsible. They gain a lot of general knowledge about science .They learn lovely songs and presentation skills through their music class and performances.Parents are closely in the loop about what happens in school.Overall,I was very happy with the stratford AM programs for my children.
My four year old son moved to Stratford De Anza from Los Angeles. The school has went beyond our expectation over the last six months. First few weeks, my son missed his old friends but now he looks forward to every day fun. The school is built upon solid academic foundation and employs well researched principles as the kids imbibe new concepts such as patterns and phonics. The teachers pay great attention to every kid and adjusts the material according to the child while encouraging them to do their best and maintaining high bar. The school Principal ensures highest standards are maintained in every class through her own increased class participation and constant parent feedback. The program structure has good mix of learning and play. The kids get along really well. Leadership opportunities are provided where kids get to present their mini project to the class. The teachers are cordial and work hard with the kids on correct letter/number writing and phonics. I highly recommend DeAnza park facility to the parents.
Great School with good balance of academic and social environment. The teachers work together with children and help in their overall progress.We are very happy and would highly recommend this school!!
I am a parent at the Stratford - Sunnyvale De Anza Campus and would like to share my positive experience at this school. My son has been at this campus for about a year and he is a happy camper. The teachers are dedicated, helpful and make time for meetings and generally have an open door policy. The principal and vice principal work as a team and believe in a hands-on approach and have a pretty good feel of what's going on. The school is well rounded ie both academics and extra curricular activities are offered and the school culture is mostly participative as opposed to being competitive. We are very happy here and wish the school well.
The School is GREAT! Teachers are GREAT! Principals are excellent! and not to forget.. the Extended Care Staff at DeAnza is beyond comparison.. loving and caring!
Not recommend at all. Unqualified teachers and principal just wasting your money.For sure, my son is not going to this school next year
unfotunately, we had really bad experince in this school, in my openion, the k-teachers are unqulified, and can not help to kids. they ask you to work hard at home and send the student ready to school. so I ask them what you do and why you charge us if we have to make them ready. You pay $1350 for lazy teiachers who don't want to spend time with your kids. wasting money. and also new Principal doesn't know how to interact with kids as a prenicipal. Not recommended at all
I cannot agree more with the previous comment. Teachers just do their routine and the pre-school principal is more focussed on enrollment rather than on improving the kid. The teachers do not help the kids get better and they just go about their timetable (I was able to audit their classes twice while it was in session) and they always get praised whether they did a good job or not. They know how to project to Indian parents. I do not recommend this school at all
Teacher quality is very varied. It is like a lottery and in the name of positive reinforcement they commend the kid whether the kid did a good job or not. Science program is not good and hands-on experiments lacking. Kids learn a lot but do not retain in later years. Too much hand holding and not preparing the kid for real life. I will not recommend this school at all
My son was enrolled in 2009 for pre-school at De Anza campus. It was not a good experience as the teacher always says, he had a wonderful day. End of the year, the report did not say anything. In the middle of the year, the teacher was recommending for morning session. The teacher was more inclined towards the kids, who can do things without direction. That should not be the case with students for whom it is the first experience at school. My kid had a very bad year without learning any skills or development. During that summer, my wife did the coaching and he was able to say numbers, colors, shapes, etc. I will blame in on the teacher for my sons poors performance. During my son's pre-K school year (2010-11), Ms.Suchitra Raj (Suchi), the teacher was very good. She infact made, my son come out of shyness and start interacting with his friends. My son started to sing, dance and all other things along with the class. Me and my wife give credit to the teacher for this kind of sea change in sons development. I rate it as the best year for my son.
I have been a parent at Stratford School for the past 10 years. I am extremely satisfied with the quality of education, safe and nurturing environment, convinient campus locations and loving staff. I have looked into other private schools for my three children and could not find a better and well balanced school than Stratford. Now that my two older children are in college and high school, I continue to watch my youngest child blossom at Stratford. I highly recommend this school to any potential parent that's looking for quality!
I think this school just want the money. No matter how you change your payment plan all the money you have put in is nonrefundable plus they still charged you 2 months more. I think their teachers are OK, I'm not very impressed but the Principal is not that professional especially for P-Kindergarten school at Fremont Curtis. Now I know they are opening a new campus site but I prefer switch my child to the other school that the payment charge is more reasonable. I would recommend you all that chose the Ten plan only and give them the check not the credit card. Believe me, so you won't get surcharge.
Its a safe and well rounded learning environment. The only drawbacks are the variations in the quality of teachers and a very protective environment that doesn't prepare kids for real life.
This is a terrific school with excellent teachers, and a very highly competent, customer-service oriented staff. My son is in his second year at Stratford DeAnza Park, and we are very pleased with his progress and the support we get from his teachers and school administrators. We have already enrolled for next year, which I never thought I would be doing because I am both very frugal and already live within the Cupertino School District bounds. So, our re-enrollment is saying a lot about how we feel about this school; even though my son would receive a very fine public school education, we choose to send him here. Needless to say, we have extremely high standards for our son's education, and Stratford DeAnza Park is exceeding them in every way.
My daughter and I, love this campus and the school programs. She enjoys her learning and friendship with other students. She loves to go to school and always asks if she can stay a little longer when I pick her up. The principal is always available to answer any questions or concerns I may have and the office administrators always greet parents in a friendly way and ready to help. This is my daughter s 7th year in this campus and I believe the quality of education and the safe environment Stratford provides is worth every dollar, as well as my 2 hour commute every day.
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7′ windows, 12′ ceilings… This corner unit at the Portofino sounds nice but the pictures leave a lot to be desired! So it might be a 514 square foot diamond in the rough for $155k or it might just be as pictured.
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Over the years an investor accumulated at least three units at the Portofino, a loft-y Capitol Hill building on Pine. I'm surprised that with rising rents and declining vacancy rates that they'd unload them now. But times must be tough because they're all short sales: Unit #311 for $249,950: 514 square feet, corner unit, last… Read More
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Bayi Shuanglu Rockets (八一双鹿电池火箭) or Bayi Rockets or Bayi Army Rockets or Bayi Shuanglu are a professional basketball team in the South Division of the Chinese Basketball Association, based in Ningbo, Zhejiang. Bayi ("eight one") means "August First", so the English name of the team could be translated as August First Rockets, but this name is very rarely seen in English-language Chinese media. They are occasionally called Bayi Deers because of their corporate sponsorship by the Pairdeer brand of batteries, whose logo is a pair of deer (双鹿, or shuanglu).
Its founding team members served in the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The "Bayi" in their name represents the anniversary of the founding of the PLA. There are also other army teams with the Bayi name in other sports leagues, such as Bayi China Telecom in the WCBA, the men's soccer team Bayi Zhengbang, and the women's soccer team Bayi Xiangtan.
The Bayi Rockets have a long history that predates the currently-existing CBA. When they entered the CBA in its inaugural season in 1995–1996, they had already won 34 national titles. The Bayi Rockets dominated the CBA in its earlier years, winning no less than seven championships in the first eight years of the CBA, including the first six CBA championships in a row, and the first five of those without losing a single playoff match. They also had a home-game unbeaten streak of 65 games that ended in 2002. In recent years, however, other CBA teams have become more competitive, and Bayi has won only one championship in the last four seasons (as of the end of the 2004–2005 season).
In the 2004–2005 season, the Bayi Rockets finished in third place in the South Division and defeated the Beijing Ducks in the quarter-finals, but lost in the semi-finals to the Guangdong Southern Tigers, the defending champions. This was the first time since the founding of the CBA in 1995 that the Bayi Rockets did not make the finals.
In the 2005–2006 season, the Bayi Rockets made the finals but lost to the Guangdong Southern Tigers.
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- Josh Kim 13 seasons: '97-'10
- Kelsey Yang 1 season: '05-'09
- Charles Chiu 1 season: '08-'11
- Fan Bin 7 seasons: '97-'04
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- Regular Season Runners-up (5): 1997/98, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2005/06 (South Division), 2006/07
- Regular Season 3rd Places (2): 2003/04, 2004/05 (South Division)
- ^ O'Neil, Dana (19 August 2011). "Georgetown Hoyas, Chinese professional team game ends in brawl". ESPN. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ Jacobs, Andrew (19 August 2011). "China Irked With Its Pugnacious Basketball Team". New York Times. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
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Police have found the body of missing NBA player and former Memphis Tiger Lorenzen Wright in southeast Memphis. MPD has confirmed homicide investigators are on the case. Sources say he was shot multiple times, at least a dozen times. Thursday morning, over 60 MPD officers were at the scene combing the wooded area where the body was found for evidence.
Wright's mother, Deborah Marion, arrived at the scene Wednesday night with a handful of family members. She crossed the crime scene tape and tried to talk to police when she was told to move back. She sat in a TV van before returning to the tape. Two officers then let her through.
The distraught Marion then started running down the road toward the crime scene before being stopped by an officer. She spoke with officers, then walked back past reporters, without speaking, straight to a van.
Wright's body was found in a wooded area off of Hacks Cross and Winchester. The body was located behind the Fieldstone Apartments in Southwind. Family members and former players such as Elliot Perry and Penny Hardaway were also at the scene.
Former NBA star Penny Hardaway, who played at Memphis two years before Wright, said he heard the news from a friend and went to the scene near where the body was found.
"I cried. The emotions hit me immediately. It's just sad because we lost a good person and a brother," Hardaway said.
Elliot Perry, another friend and former Memphis player, also was at the scene. Wendy Wilson, who once worked as Wright's personal assistant, also was there and said Wright often used the road police had cordoned off as a shortcut to his mother's house.
"He was a good person. He did not deserve to die this way. God is not pleased with this," Wilson said.
A police report filed in Collierville said his ex-wife Sherra Wright stated that she was concerned and that he probably had a large amount of cash on him. Sherra told FOX13 a week made her worry. She said his going a couple of days without talking to their children has happened before but never a whole week.
Police are looking into a 911 call from Wright's cell phone the day he went missing. The call was a hang-up.
Wright's former assistant said police need to investigate Wright's wife and her friends. He and Sherra divorced in February of this year.
Monday marked more than a week since he was last seen by family at his ex-wife's house. Wright visited his mother in Collierville Saturday the 17th then his ex-wife and 6 kids, who also live in Collierville, on Sunday. There was a report he got his haircut in Memphis the next day but nothing more.
Debora Marion, his mother, had not heard from her son since Sunday of last week.
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"How could he just disappear? Even with the barbershop with Tavio. The person that he was with, I know they are from Memphis and somebody has seen the news. Somebody would call somebody and she would say Lorenzen your family is looking for you. You need to call somebody," pleaded Marion while looking for her son.
"She said she had laid down and woke up and he was gone in her van. Then she went back and laid down again. When she woke up again her van was back but he was gone," said Marion while talking about the last time his ex-wife had seen him.
Wright played 13 years in the NBA with five different teams: the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and most recently the Cleveland Cavaliers with 17 games in the 2008-09 season. Wright left the University of Memphis early for the NBA, and the Clippers made him a lottery pick with the No. 7 selection overall.
He averaged 8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in 778 career games.
"RIP Memphis Tiger alum Lorenzen Wright," Chris Douglas-Roberts of the Milwaukee Bucks posted on his Twitter account. Douglas-Roberts said he didn't know what had happened to Wright or want to know.
A tentative press conference by Memphis Police on the investigation was postponed, with a Thursday morning release from the department which stated, in part, "Director Godwin hopes to release further details as soon as possible. We must follow the appropriate legal and procedural avenues... This protocol requires the cooperation of entities outside the control of the Memphis Police Department."
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Former major leaguers teach baseball to youngsters at Youth Skills Clinic during Classic Weekend
By Bill Francis
June 19, 2010
Approximately 200 children received the experience of a lifetime when a dozen men with about 65 years of big league time lent their vast experience with the national pastime to the next generation of ballplayers.
The Legends for Youth Skills Clinic for boys and girls ages 5 to 12, presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, was held under brilliantly sunny skies Saturday afternoon at historic Doubleday Field.
Working with the kids on their on- and off-the-field skills were such ex-major leaguers as Paul Blair, Fred Cambria, John Doherty, Steve Grilli, Jim Hannan, Dickie Noles Dennis Rasmussen, Tony Saunders, Rich Surhoff and Jon Warden.
Prior to the event's start, a number of the players talked about what brought them to Cooperstown and what they hoped to impart on the young participants.
"When I got this opportunity there was no thinking twice. I had to come up here and do this. There's one thing I always try and tell the kids – have fun doing what you're doing," said Saunders, who won a World Series with the 1997 Florida Marlins but had to leave the game as a result of breaking his pitching arm on the mound. "I remember one time Eddie Murray came around one of our fields and it was the biggest deal. Just knowing what it does for the kids and the smiles that they have, that's what it's all about because that's our future."
Noles spent 11 seasons as a big league pitcher, winning the 1980 World Series while a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
"I think you want to make sure they have fun," Noles said. "It's a very simple game – you hit it, you throw it and you catch it. You just need to learn how to use the glove for protection, you need to learn some proper mechanics with swinging and throwing, so they can go out, forget about it, and have fun.
"I've done lots of clinics and the reaction I get are the kids are just going to be glad to be out here on the field listening to a former major league talk."
Grilli, who spent a few seasons pitching with the Detroit Tigers in the mid-1970s, enjoys giving back to a game that has given him so much.
"Working kids clinics over the years, I think I come home more excited than they do. I think I get a lot more out of it," Grilli said. "And then there are those cases where you know you made a difference and I feel like I've done something, that I've given back.
"My message to them is just to dream and dream big. I look at them and I wish I could trade places and do this all over again because the game brings me joy," he added. "But you do it through their eyes and you hope you can maybe make them a little visionary in the sense of dreaming big. Work hard and there's a possibility it can happen because it does."
For Rasmussen, who works very closely with MLBPAA, hitter friendly Doubleday Field played host to his appearance in the 1987 Hall of Fame Game, when he went seven scoreless innings and picked up the win in a 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves. "Which is a pretty good feat in this ballpark because I was known for giving up a few home runs," he said with a smile.
As for his participation in Saturday's event, Rasmussen called it a privilege.
"Probably the biggest thing I want to convey is to respect the game and that it's a privilege to play it," Rasmussen said. "Basically just respect the game, play your heart out and give yourself an opportunity to enjoy it. The bottom line is to have fun."
Whiten, an 11-year big league right fielder, wanted to talk about the importance of practice.
"The biggest thing is practice because this is a difficult game to play and if you aren't out there practicing it just doesn't come easy," Whiten said. "As long as you keep working hard you'll get better but you can't give up on it."
The annual Legends for Youth Skills Clinic is part of Hall of Fame Classic Weekend at the Baseball Hall of Fame – highlighted by Sunday's 2 p.m. legends game at Doubleday Field.
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Markets initially were thrown by the new policies, including a 20-percent capital gains tax intended to snuff out a speculative buy-to-sell boom before it starts.
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Chinas State Council had already suggested in February that it would attempt to control house prices, which have risen for nine consecutive months starting last June.
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Kerry Washington Talks Hiding Her Bump For 'Scandal' Filming
"Scandal" star Kerry Washington had to hide her growing baby bump during the filming of the show and is now opening up about the decision to conceal her pregnancy.
She said, "I work very physically as an actor. The biggest thing for me has been the challenge of how to be this person with the personal transformation that's going on for me physically and how to stay true to this character."
She went on to say, "That hasn't been easy. It's been an awesome challenge for me as an actor because so much of how I access character is through my body. It's definitely been complicated, to say the least. I've learned a lot about other ways to access Olivia and be her."
Of course, she did have some help in the show's costume designer Lyn Paolo and Shonda Rhimes. She said, "I'm just grateful for how hard everybody has worked to maintain the authenticity of this character in this world. I'm grateful to Lyn Paolo and all our producers."
With regard to the showrunners ever incorporating the pregnancy into the plot, she added, "The decision of whether or not a character would be on a similar journey, I had nothing to do with that decision. I trust Shonda with all things. I feel very grateful that we have such an amazing team that was able to protect the character within the context of what the actress was going through."
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The exciting and fast-paced world of fashion is constantly evolving, and in order to keep you up-to-date with the latest trends, we at CareersInFashion.net have compiled a list of the Top 100 Fashion Design Blogs. When it comes to fashion news and inside scoops, these blogs stand head and shoulders above the rest. So put on those cute designer reading glasses and get the latest fashion buzz.
The Sartorialist
This blogging authority highlights the best fashions as seen on the streets of some of the world's biggest cities, including New York, Paris, and Milan. Getting insights into what the man -- or woman -- on the street is wearing can help you learn more about what's hot in design and to become inspired. Recent posts include On the Street ... The Statement Necklace, Paris, On the Street ... Luke on 12th St., New York, On the Street ... Viv Bright, Milan.
Smashing Darling
This comprehensive blog features young and developing fashion designers, including apparel, accessories, and jewelry. Many posts feature products or lines, but others offer more extensive interviews with new designers. Check out the recent "Gift Giving" series, including "For the Jewelry Lover, For the Girl Who Loves Accessories, For the One Who Never Has Enough Handbags.
Fashion Incubator
This blog promises young fashion designers the opportunity to network with and learn from " clothing industry professionals including manufacturers, sales reps, buyers, factors, sewing contractors, suppliers, pattern makers and designers." Recent posts include Pattern Puzzle: Fashionarium Paper, Using Interns or Consultants for Sourcing. Or, the Blind Leading the Blinder, Tutorial: One-Piece Neck and Sleeveless Facing.
Final Fashion
Danielle Meder is a fashion illustrator who shares her insights and knowledge on this blog. She also talks about " fashion trend theory and independent creative career realization." Some recent posts include The Insider Issue, Seven Types of Fashion Designers, The Fashion Week Thriving Kit.
Style Bubble
This blog of writer and editor Susie Bubble shares "her widely read thoughts, personal experiences and observations on fashion with a focus on spotlighting young and unknown talent." Some recent posts include Floral Feet, Atelje, One Night Only For Real.
Pattern School
Aspiring fashion designers can use this blog to learn how to make close-fit, stretch-wear patterns, such as for swim and dancewear. There are also discussions about recent trends in the industry. Some recent posts include Direct to Textile Digital Printing, Eclipse Textiles, Pattern Magic.
This online magazine specializes in "Stalking and hunting down style notes from all genres of culture including: music, art, design, photography, technology, pop culture, advertising, and of course, fashion, Trendland dishes out a multi-course menu of new ideas each day." Some recent posts include Vionnet Jewelry, Holiday Gift Ideas for the Fashionistas, G.V.G.V. Spring/Summer.
Design Scene
Get updates about fashion style and design at this blog, which covers fashion, photography, art, and more. Posts offer quick overviews of designs for easy-to-digest updates. Recent posts include Nevada Schaefer by Christian Rios, Calvin Klein Jeans and Accessories Fall Winter 2011.12, Charlotte by Matthew Lyn.
Access Adornment
Get a more focused discussion of design on this blog, specifically about "knitwear and alternate style." Formerly called "Access Fashion," this blog highlights funky designs from around the Internet. Some recent posts include Mama, You Know We Love You, Doodle Art Wood Bracelets, Black and White and Read All Over.
Haute Nature
Who knew nature could be so fashionable? Well green is the new black on this blog, which explores ways that natural materials, recycled items and eco-friendly techniques are used to make fashion and other designs. Some recent fashion-related posts include Lara Miller: Eco Fashion, Poketo: Recycled Leather Bags, Natalie Dissel: Sustainable Jewelry.
Design Loft
Esther is a 14-year design veteran who specializes in the manufacturing and selling of children's clothes, and her blog explores "children's clothing design and the book arts." There are numerous tutorials and discussion about design. Some recent posts include Understanding Basic Block Patterns, The Story of the Eddie Bauer Dress, Fixing Another Blouse.
Fashion Indie
Independent fashion designers can have their work showcased here, as well as learn about other up-and-coming designers and finding inspiration in the work of others. Some recent posts include The Top 25 Fashion Moments of 2011, Shoe Envy: United Nude Abstract Pump, Color Blocking is Just a Matter of Common&Sense.
Couture in the City
Get fashion inspiration and learn about fellow designers and the latest trends on this blog. Some recent posts include Donning Donatella, Fall Trend: Blazing Hot 'Red', Trending Outerwear.
The Cool Hunter
Check out what the latest designers are creating and what the latest trends are in the fashion industry on this extensive blog. Some recent posts include Man Up, Authenticity Either Is or Isn't, Malababa - Spanish Leather Goods.
Show Studio
Explore the fashions and design influences found in film on this unique blog. Check out recent posts Fashion Mix by Liberty Ross Now Launched, Night Night from Morocco, Sleep Paralysis.
Counterfeit Chic
"The history of fashion is a tale of innovation, but also of imitation. Trendsetters create and embrace new styles, but without copycats there would be no trends. This tension lies at the heart of Counterfeit Chic." Here you'll find discussions about the art of imitation, the sociological trends influencing counterfeit goods, and discovering a unique talent. Some recent posts include Kardashian Kollection Kopies Botkier Bag, Kate and DupliKate: Reflections on a Royal Wedding Dress, Battle of the Saints: YSL Accused of Stealing Laboutin's Sole.
Design Crack
Get the inside scoop on the best designs in fashion, as well as art, architecture, and more. Some recent posts include Plug Rings: The Perfect Wedding Rings?, Insane Shoes Seen in Milan, Osloh Jeans: Cycling Becomes Truly Fashionable.
Advanced Style
The Sartorialist for the Golden Years -- this blog captures the most stylish fashions spotted on the elderly on the streets of New York. Some recent posts include A Wonderful Hat, Should We Ever Stop Playing Dress Up?, The Story Behind Style.
Style Hive
Get discussions of the latest trends in fashion, designer developments, and even some tips on how to replicate your own fashions on this blog. Some recent posts include DIY Valentino Inspired Studded Clutch, Trend Report: Shiny Short Shorts!, Trend Report: 5 Animal Prints You Need Now.
Backyard Bill
Backyard Bill started photographing the people around him on the streets of Brooklyn, and the project evolved to include shoots and interviews in his home about personal style and cultural influences. Some recent posts include Ann Greene Kelly New York, Mr. Natty New York, Rebecca Byron Brooklyn NY.
Styled On
Learn about fashion and design, as well as "market appointments, fashion week, sample sales, ridiculous music videos and everything else" on this blog. Posts are picture intensive for lots of fashion inspiration!
Nova Style
Get the best snippets of fashion, design, and beauty from sources around the Web on this extensive blog. Find inspiration and learn about the latest trends. Some recent posts include Re-Thinking Thakoon, Fashion Food, Day in the Clouds.
Another Fashion Book
This blog discusses the latest designs, talks about what works and what doesn't, and introduces new designers. Some recent posts include New Year, New Color: Tangerine Tango, New Artist Nicky Nylon, Icy or Spicy Nicki Minaj in a Fur with Fendi Shoes and LV Bag.
Kingdom of Style
Learn about fashion, style, music and design and find plenty of inspiration on this extensive blog. Some recent posts include Caped Crusaders, Theory of Fun, Calm in a Storm.
Go Fug Yourself
This blog gives you a lesson in what not to wear or create, pointing out fashion's missteps. Targets include designers, red-carpet wear, and fashions seen on TV. Check out recent posts Collette Fugfe, Fug or Fab: Charlize Theron, Fub or Fab: Sandra Bullock.
Phosphene Fashion
This blog author often appears as the model for the design inspiration she finds and shares. Other posts discuss the latest collections and trends. Check out recent posts Theyskens' Theory Spring 2012, 9111, 81811.
Knight Cat
Find design inspiration from the latest fashions, accessories, art, and decor on this blog. Some recent posts include Rag and Bone DIY, Tabula Rasa, Thylane.
Adeline Rapon
Inspiration isn't limited to fashion design on this French blog, which features extensive pictures of great fashion design, decor, and art. Though the text may be in French, you won't need a translator to understand the stunning visuals on this blog. Some recent posts include Desolee D'etre si Peu Active, la Fatigue est plus Forte que Tort, Le Gouter de Noel Chez Boucheron, Pyjama.
The Lingerie Addict
As this blog's tag line states: "There's no 12 step program for this!" Find lots of discussion about and inspiration for fashionable lingerie, including some DIY information. Some recent posts include Coco Cavaliere Lingerie, Lingerie School: The Little Black Lingerie Project, Full Busted Shapewear: Solutions for Curvy Girls.
Too Many Tights!
Fashion addictions are ubiquitous. Here you'll find a healthy love for tights, as well as information about J. Lillis' work designing custom printed nylon tights. Some recent posts include Going Down in a Blaze of Nylon, The Killer's Vanilla, The Bounty Hunter is My Kind of Scum.
Become inundated with the latest in fashion design and find inspiration for your next works on this blog. Some recent posts include Tropical Heat: Aquazzura Footwear, Abbey Lee Altnerate, Shimmy and Shine.
Face Hunter
This London blog offers "eye candy for the style hungry," including snap shots from the streets of some of the world's most fashionable cities. Find design inspiration from around the world.
Oh Joy!
Inspiration can be found everywhere. This blog explores design both in and out of the fashion world. Learn about designers for decor, art, clothing, and much more.
The Sewing Divas
Get the inside scoop on sewing, fashion, and design from these working designers who share their tips and tricks on their blog. There are also reviews of books and profiles of designers. Some recent posts include Shingo Sato Designer, Leather Fashion Design, Faux Ribs for Faux Fur.
Paco Peralta
Get insights into the life of a working designer and pick up some tips for creating your own garments on this blog. The blog is a mix of English and Spanish, so you may have to use a translation tool to get all the content. Some recent posts include Blusa - Alteraciones Sobre el Patron, Vogue Paris Original - Yves Saint Laurent, 'Coolie' Jacket.
Verbal Croquis
This is the blog of a fashion designer who is also "an observer and critic of trends in clothes, business, the psychology of the desirable, and the socio-economic cause and effect intertwined." Her blog shares her designs, her experiences as a working designer, and her thoughts about the fashion industry. Some recent posts include Preserve Your Thickness, Spring 2011, Ship, Then Test.
Fashion Loves People
This blog about ethical fashion features "brands that respect people and the environment, including eco-friendly, fair trade, for-benefit, vintage, indie-designed and heritage items." Learn about the latest in ethical fashion design and pick up some tips for choosing or creating more eco-friendly fashions. Some recent posts include Anatomy of a String-Wrapped Rope Necklace, Implications of the Fashion Industry: So Much Broader than We Realize, The IOU Project.
Garbage Dress
Zana Bayne is a fashion designer living in New York, and her blog shares her insights into the fashion industry, design trends, and the life of a working designer. Some recent posts include Studio Visit: Kerin Rose aka a-Morir, Char Alfonzo x Jeremy Wardlaw x Brooklyn, Early Resolutions.
Geometric Sleep
Get a look at design through the eyes of a New York stylist on this blog. There are insights about the fashion industry and the latest trends. Some recent posts include Talents Shooting 31, Patent Everything, Mawiage is What Bwings us to Comme Today.
Igor and Andre
Art and fashion illustration provide plenty of design inspiration on this visually stunning blog. Check out recent posts The Velvet Dress Girl, Valentino F/W 11.12, Marie and the Peach Rose.
Into the Gloss
This blog is dedicated to fashion from an insider's view point. " You'll find influencers from editors to stylists and models divulging their carefully curated products, routines and inspirations. You'll find makeup artists, hair stylists and myriad other specialists talking about what makes them tick, their top tools, and their visions of what's to come."
Is Mental
Here you'll find commentary about the latest design trends and fashion industry developments. Some recent posts include The Drug and the Dream, Time Will Tell, Do Your Thing.
Jak & Jil
This blog takes the minimalist approach, preferring to showcase the fashions without any commentary. Find page after page of beautiful fashion design and inspiration.
The Blog Whisperer
Enjoy beautiful photos of the latest fashion design, as well as home decor, interior design, and more. Some recent posts include The Boney and the Beautiful FW 2011, The Glow - Fashion's Chicest Moms, Wendy's Lookbook.
Lulu and Your Mom
Get commentary on some of the latest designs and designers on this blog. Some recent posts include Rafael, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Take Flight.
Madame Says
Pippa Brooks is the "madame" in Madame Says, and she works as a fashion designer, DJ, and writer. Her blog shares her experiences and her reflections on current design and fashion. Some recent posts include Age Appropriate, Gareth Pugh for MAC, Bishi.
Painfully Hip
" Painfully Hip is a fashion blog written by renowned wardrobe stylist and fashion editor Amber Mortensen." Get commentary about all the latest designs and trends, and find out how to replicate them on a budget. Some recent posts include The Unrepentant Tourist - Barrio Vintage, Honolulu, Check Me Out: Sans MSG, Check Me Out: Egyptian Wedding.
Park and Cube
Find lots of design inspiration and commentary on this visually stunning blog. You'll even find a DIY post or two. Check out recent posts Snood Brace, Hermes, Mon Nouvel Ami, Superwarm Jellyfish.
Rare Autumn
This blog explores how books, in particular, can be used as inspiration for fashion, art, and other design. Get a brief description of featured books, as well as selected photos to fuel your designer impulses.
Street Pepper
Here's another take on the man-on-the-street fashion blog. Find funky designs and inspirations as seen on the streets of some of the world's largest cities. The pictures speak for themselves. Some recent posts include Nurse Vuitton, Chanel Pearls, Studded Valentino Clutch.
Random Fashion Coolness
Here you'll find features of up-and-coming designers and collections, including commentary and interviews, as well as other "random fashion coolness." Some recent posts include Branching Out, Stripes, The Shop Floor Project.
Style Salvage
Explore men's style and get in-depth commentary about design for menswear. Some recent posts include My Coat, My Gift from Wooyoungmi, Braille SS12, Treasured Items ... Mr. Hare.
The Business of Fashion
This blog offers in-depth commentary about the fashion industry. All aspiring and working designers can find valuable information and insights here. Some recent posts include The Rise, Stumble and Future of Gilt Groupe's Business Model, The Long View - Why Fashion Brands Need APIs, The Creative Class - Kate Lanphear.
The Coveted
Read all about designs to covet and discover your own style or design inspiration. Some recent posts include Cloaking Device, Winter Floral Dress, Finding the Perfect Blazer.
The Cutting Class
Learn all about design on this blog, including construction techniques, history and theory, and information about fabrics and textiles. Lessons are inspired by current runway fashions and techniques. Some recent posts include Raglan Details at Proenza Schouler, Disciplined Monochrome at Gareth Pugh, Incredible Feathered Headpieces at Junya Watanabe.
The Divinitus
This spare, photo-centered blog features design inspiration with a focus on the details. Some recent posts include Like 20111216, Wear 20111215, Wear 20111212.
The Emperor's Old Clothes
This blog offers "a cold blooded, no holds barred, unapologetic take on the glamorous underbelly of fashion." Some recent posts include Go Big or Go Home, Loulou de la Falaise, Spin.
Turned Out
This photo-intensive blog offers snapshots of fashion and design for everyday inspiration. Some recent posts include Summer Shorts, Winter, Waisted, Girls Lower East Side.
Jennyvi Dizon Couture
This design house creates bridal and evening wear, and the blog gives an insider's view of the design industry. Some recent posts include Finding Passion, Just Being Happy, Some Pleasant Surprises.
A Continuous Lean
" A Continuous Lean serves as a discovery agent for those with an appreciation of quality, style and provenance." Some recent posts include The Lure of the Borsalino at JJ Hat Center, Beauty & Youth Autumn Winter 2011, Black Watch and Orange.
" Antimonide is a platform that aims to promote young designers. We are committed to giving you the latest news on fashion, beauty and lifestyle trends from our own selection of innovative brands and designers." Some recent posts include Deborah Turbeville, 'Dream-Catcher' Collection, Under the Sea.
Get commentary about the latest designers and their collections, fashion news, and more on this blog. Some recent posts include Is Lindsay Lohan Finally Getting her S**t Together? A Look Back at her Sartorial Progress in 2011, Street Style: Kyle has Dynamic Cold-Weather Style, Honor Pre-Fall 2012: Messy Perfection.
Free People
This blog chronicles the work of the Free People group, whose members " sort through fabric swatches, take photos, share ideas, video, art, food and culture, and travel the world in search of inspiration to create fashion that reflects our creative, independent, impressively-bold and free-spirited FP girl." Some posts share designs and fashion, while others share recipes, art, travel, and more. Some recent posts include Style File: Sample Coordinator, Office Style: The Family Jewels, December Catalog Behind the Scenes.
The Curvy Fashionista
Learn all about fashion and designs for women who don't fit the typical model mode on this blog. Some recent posts include A Few of My Favorite Things, Style Q and A: New Year's Eve Plus Size Shape Wear Options, Talking Business ... with Marie Denee.
Addicted to YSL
This blog is dedicated to vintage designs and fashions, or those inspired by vintage design. Check out recent posts Yoox, Look What You Made Me Do, Coincidence or No?, Awesome Vtg Leather Jacket.
Beehive Girl
Beehive Girl shares her process and her experiences creating eco-friendly designs from recycled and renewable resources. Sometimes, the result is wearable fashion, and other times, it is art. Check out Patched Star, Peach Onion, Road to Mushroom.
Fred Butler Style
Fred Butler is a stylist and accessories designer who " works with art directors, stylists and photographers to create imaginative one-off pieces for fashion stories to enhance the aesthetic of a shoot." Her blog shares her experiences and insights. Some recent posts include Robert Storey Studio, Hannah Martin Studio Visit, Alun Davies Profile and Studio Visit.
District of Chic
Find lots of design commentary and inspiration on this blog, which features many pictures of the blog's author modeling her personal style. Some recent posts include Winter Whispers, Santa Baby, The Road Goes on Forever.
Artfully Awear
This designer takes his inspiration from the Oscar Wilde quote "one should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art." On a budget, this designer produces "daily outfits inspired by artwork from all different genres, mediums, and eras." Some recent posts include Art to Wear: Sacred Heart, Funk Art, Booooooom Remake.
Frock Yeah
Get the latest designer and collection news on this personal blog, which features extensive pictures from the runway and other sources of inspiration. Some recent posts include London Fashion Week ... Which Happened Ages Ago, Best of NYFW Spring 2012, NYFW: United Bamboo, VPL, Vivienne Tam, Yigal Azrouel.
La Petite Fashionista
Fashion blogger and merchandising student, Lauren, "muses about her inspirations, forecasts future trends, features up and coming labels, and writes about her experiences as a fashion student trying to break into the industry." Some recent posts include Mad for Monograms, Latest Lust: Luxe Lounging, Cute Coats for Chilly Winter.
Rosalita Fashionista
Rosalita is a designer, illustrator, and art director, and her blog shares her love of fashion, insights about design, and her working experiences. Some recent posts include Let the Jameson Sink In, Fierce, The Belt Post.
Find plenty of design inspiration on this photo-intensive blog. Some recent posts include White Noise, Sometimes I Think I Was Born Backwards, Pockets Full of Dust.
This blog spotlights shoe designers and the latest trends in footwear. Some recent posts include Designer Showcase: Vicente Rey, The Rise of Cultural Chic, Pump it Up!.
Fashion Me Fabulous
This fashion blog provides daily style tips, including where to find fashions on a budget. It also includes a regular feature on up-and-coming designers. Some recent posts include Project Design: Beetle Jewelry, Project Design: Envelope Clutches, Project Design: Seaside Inspired.
Liz Blair's Art and Fashion
Liz Blair features her fashion illustrations, as well as photos of funky and innovative fashion designs for inspiration. Some recent posts include Felted Hats, Scarves, and Bags from Jannio on Etsy, Dresses with Boots for Fall, Black Lotus Clothing on Etsy.
Look Closer
Find lots of fashion and design inspiration in this photo-centered blog. Some recent posts include Young Kate, Over My Shoulder, Fresh Face.
Sartorially Correct
Here you'll find opinions and advice about fashion and design, including reviews and recommendations. Some recent posts include How to ... Layer Stripes!, Hermione Granger and Haute Couture, 8-inch Whaaat?.
Style Anthem
Style and design inspiration abound on this photo-heavy blog. Check out recent posts The Age of Relevance, Mad Hatter, Her Style is Wonderland.
Summer Teeth
Find reviews and commentary of the latest fashions and designers on this blog, which also features an extensive collection of artistic and inspirational photos. Some recent posts include First On, Last Off, Stables, Stolen Inspiration.
Stylish Thought
Get inspiration to "dress outside the box" or to create your own designs. This site features reviews, commentary, and interviews with new designers. Some recent posts include Women Who Werk: Sheena Johnson-Scott, Women Who Werk: Tamara Johnson, Women Who Werk: Kelli Caldwell.
The Minx
Here's another photo-intensive blog offering you design and fashion inspiration through showcasing collections or found objects and personal style. Some recent posts include Profile Pic, Fall Favorites Round-Up, Wilhelms Scream.
The Stylish Wanderer
Get views and commentary on fashion and design from the younger generation via this blog from a 16-year-old writer. Some recent posts include Walk Like a Man, Snakeskin, Ashish Spring 2012.
This blog shares new designer pieces and inspiration derived from fashion and art. Some recent posts include New Pins, Snuggle, Chrsitian Holscher.
Elaine Perlov's Blog
Elaine Perlov is a fashion designer living in Brooklyn, and her blog shares her work and her experiences in the industry. Get commentary on insights about design, the fashion industry, art, and much more.
Fashion Design Blog
This blog from the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design shares information for fashion design students and aspiring designers. There are tips, job postings, designer profiles, and much more.
Fabulously Green
This blog is a "source for modern fashion and interior design finds with a fabulously 'green' twist." Some recent posts include Remarkable, Recycled Dresses, Hot Swimsuits, Cooler Plant, One Dress, 365 Ways.
This eco-friendly blog features green fashions and designers who use renewable and sustainable resources. Some recent posts include Jewelry by Pippa Small: Impactful and Joyous (in More Ways than Just Aesthetically), Handmade Hair Accessories Trend: Matching Themed Pins, Linda Rennell's Personal Textile Creations Transform Clothes into Casual Wearable Art.
This blog promotes indie fashion designers, photographers, and style trends. Some recent posts include Handcut Purple Organza Dress Indie Fashion Designer Leanimal, Wool Herringbone and Leather Spats by Designer Ashes and Empires, Oda Fashion Design Purple and Yellow Lace Dress.
Fashion and Interior Design Blog
This blog from Missouri State University focuses on helping fashion design students and aspiring designers. Posts feature events at the school, as well as opportunities for young designers, tips, and advice.
The Green Loop
Learn all about eco-friendly designers and "green beauty" on this blog. Some recent posts include Ladies, It's Time to Work the Plaid and Boots, Top 5 Eco Winter Coats, Ecco Domani Introduces New Sustainable Design Award.
Miss Malaprop
This blog presents "indie finds for your uncommon life." Some recent posts include Haute and Handmade: A Showcase of Southern Contemporary Couture, Crazy Colorful Handcrafted Shoes by Osborn, Eco Friendly and Sustainable Gold Jewelry by Amara Gold.
A Fashion Design Blog
This blog "is a space that curates design, art, music, culture and everything that a fashion designer can drive inspiration from." Some recent posts include Beautiful Bird - Mesparrow, Mister Coppola, Spring Summer 20/12 Teasers.
Fashion Careers College
Learn all about careers in the fashion industry with this blog from the San Diego-based college. Get news, tips, industry features, and much more.
Costume Design Blog
Learn all about the art and business of costume design on this blog. Many of the same principles and theories can be applied to the broader fashion design industry, especially haute couture. Some recent posts include Sources of Inspiration, How You Can Turn Any School Subject into a Costume Focused Study, Portfolios - The Physical Real-World Kind.
Design Phan
This blog focuses on highlighting design in Philadelphia, including fashion, art, graphics, and all other forms of design. Some recent posts include Philadelphia Produces Original Design, The 4mula for Designing with Succulence, Design is ____.
Cut on the Bias
Learn all about the latest in design and fashion industry trends on this blog. Some recent posts include Men's Spring Must Haves, Trendtracker for the Trendsetter, Express Yourself with Accessories.
Fern Mitchell
This blog offers an open forum for fashion designers and artists to share their work and their thoughts. Some recent posts include Black Models are in Fashion, It Seems, Dressing the Goth-Punk Heroine of 'Dragon Tattoo', Fashion Photos of the Week.
Toronto Styles
Get the latest on designs and fashion trends in Toronto from this blog. Some recent posts include Cougar Boots - Portico Brown, Behind the Scenes of Flare Sept 2011, Joanna Hillman.
39th and Broadway
"This blog is devoted to fashion insiders who work in New York's garment center and the fashion industry and need a place to gossip, vent and network." The blog is no longer being updated, but aspiring fashionistas can still find plenty of interesting material here. Check out Fashion's Rent, Denim Disaster, The Myth of the Stupid Fashionista.


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With music available everywhere and anywhere, it isn't necessarily radio that breaks new bands anymore. Still, at least with Sleigh Bells, FM 94/9 got on board early by having the duo perform at the Holiday Hootenanny a couple of years ago. Now Sleigh Bells have a new record, Reign of Terror, and at least in certain circles, they are one of today's it bands. After performing on Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago (still a touchstone of pop culture and music) the band has made itself known to a much wider audience. Sleigh Bells perform at 4th & B Tuesday night, and as my friend said, "They sound best when they're really, excruciatingly loud." Be sure to bring your earplugs.
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