FASH FLOOD: A Mother’s Day Gift Guide

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Here’s to the women who not only birthed, bathed and toileted you, but loved you through your less than attractive teenage years. The Reader’s locally focused Mother’s Day gift guide has the perfect gift suggestions for any mom, from the stylish to the sporty –and even those that claim to not need anything (don’t fall for it, it’s a trap!).

1. Bow Shoe Clips by Princess Lasertron, $14

As an unexpected...

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Omaha Fashion Week organizers released their list of designers selected to participate in their August 2012 shows this week. The list includes 12 new designers, four high school students, two designers from outside of Omaha and two designers launching national brands. OFW’s fall showcase will take place from August 20^th-25^th and each night will include a focus, such as day wear, children’s wear or evening wear.

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Local boutique Scout: Dry Goods & Trade recently announced a new partnership with vintage furniture and salvage specialists, Junquè Factory. In addition to Scout’s unique and affordable used clothing and accessories, they will now carry vintage items for your home and garden.

Be sure to stop in to check out this new addition to Scout, winner of KETV’s “Small Business of the Year” award in 2012. Scout: Dry Goods...

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Big D.R.E.A.M.s Weekend: BLACK FRIDAY GLAM VIP Fashion Show & After Party

Are you ready for a night of couture, voodoo, funk and celebrity guests? This Friday, April 13^th The Reader presents The 7^th Annual Glam VIP Fashion Show. This year’s theme is fitting for a day legendary for mysterious and unusual happenings: Voodoo.

Starting at 10 p.m., models will work the catwalk in one-of-a-kind designs from ...

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Hot on the heels of Omaha’s most engaging and professional fashion week to date, the First Annual SOHA-Style Omaha, Help All charity fashion show will take place this Saturday, March 31^st at House of Loom.

Hosted by Mary Nelson of The Morning Blend, SOHA will feature looks from 13 local Omaha boutiques including Roots & Wings, Denim Saloon, Piper, SKYZ Boutique, paperdoll, All About Me, beyourself boutique,...

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

In our third and final Omaha Fashion Week designer preview, we sat down with local designer Jane Round to get the exclusive details on her latest collection.

Tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind your fall/winter 2012 collection.

For this latest collection I’m presenting nine looks and drew inspiration from the deep sea. I used shapes, textiles, colors and embellishments to show that I was inspired...

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

In our first Omaha Fashion Week designer preview, we sat down with local designer Megan Hunt of Princess Lasertron to get the exclusive details on her latest collection.

Tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind your fall/winter 2012 collection.

“For the fall/winter 2012 collection we’re still following author Kay Thompson’s character Eloise, a girl with an upper crust New York upbringing. We find...