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A new clothing boutique opened up near my hometown on the Oregon Coast. I was so excited to check it out, as – lets face it – good clothing retailers are hard to come by on the coast. And yes, the boutique was cute, and the clothes were stylish.

On my dating journey, I often come across men who say they cannot live without their smart phone. Literally. They say this. When I ask what three things they absolutely cannot live without (and then imagine that they’ll say my smile, a book by... - [Read more]

Remember back in March 2011 when I said that I hoped Fits.me would come to the United States? Well, dreams do come true (well, kind of). Fits.me... - [Read more]

We are incredibly sad to report the loss of one of DDI’s dearest friends, bloggers and fabulous fashion/retail gurus, Ronald Knoth. Ron had been an avid contributor to the Retail Design Diva blog for several years and will be sincerely... - [Read more]

The “average” American will reportedly have anywhere from five to seven careers in his/her lifetime. Since all I’ve ever wanted to be is a writer, I’m not quite sure how to work that one out.

Although after... - [Read more]

It was a lovely summer evening as one of my good friends and I strolled into Lush Cosmetics. With no plans to buy, we sauntered around smelling this and that, when a lovely woman... - [Read more]

I often wonder what celebrities do when they aren’t filming their “reality” shows, getting married or having babies. Finally, I have my answer.

They’re designing new clothing and jewelry lines for retailers! Read more]

In less than one week's time New York City and its environs were hit with a tornado, earthquake and hurricane. What are the chances? The weather stories preoccupied the news, and even upstaged Kim Kardashian’s wedding to Kris Humphries. Read more]

They’re doing it in San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and even in cities throughout North Carolina. It was only a matter of time before the uber-sustainable Portland, Ore., joined the ranks.

In July, Read more]

“Cause I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love.”

So crooned Read more]

A Prado wallet is not the same as a Prada, but for $20 instead of $200 some of us are willing to ignore the slight fake. But, that’s just a wallet.

In China, they’re playing a much bigger game.

In Kunming, China, they have a fake Apple store. The... - [Read more]

Two of the world’s most beautiful women and spokespersons for L’Oreal, Christy Turlington and Julia Roberts, are having their advertising withdrawn for misrepresentation. Which is odd as the brand name L’Oreal literally means “of or pertaining to the... - [Read more]

“Oh, oh, oh, I’ll get him hot, show him what I got,” my 9-year-old niece sang as she played on the computer.

“Excuse me miss – you’ll do what?” I asked, rather auntish... - [Read more]

“God, you are such a girl!” my friend Torri says, rolling her eyes. You see, we’re on a 23-mile bike ride, the wind is blowing against me and I just had to pedal like mad to get away from an... - [Read more]

I love purging.

Purging clothes, housewares, home décor and that bright pink, checkered scarf I was sure I would wear, but never did.

Sometimes though, even a trip to Goodwill isn’t the best home for the hideous items I’m getting rid of. Wouldn’t it be... - [Read more]

It’s starting to feel a lot like…

We’re not in a downturn anymore.

Hooray! Do I hear applause and cheers echoing throughout the country? I sure hope so. Folks nationwide are getting jobs, employees are getting raises and consumers are returning to... - [Read more]

It’s no secret. Or at least we don’t think it is.

In today’s world, to “make it” in retail (or any industry), you’ve got to stay 1) creative and 2) innovative. Here at DDI, we’re always on the... - [Read more]

Hello operator, this is an emergency! Get me Sephora right away!
 
Everybody knows what to do in a medical emergency… you dial 911. Now, Sephora wants you to dial 1-877-Sephora for a beauty emergency.
 
Yes, the beauty retailer... - [Read more]

When I was growing up, second-hand shopping meant you were poor, and kids made fun of you because you didn’t wear brand-name clothes. Today, it means you’re a savvy consumer who loves Mother Earth. God, I love the evolution of our society!

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It’s mid-July and I think we all know what that means: swimsuit season. On my recent Fourth of July vacation in the dry, hot desert, I had no choice but to wear one. Suddenly, I felt a panic attack coming... - [Read more]