Speaking Of Fashion: Fashion Across the World, Watches Get Crazy, Big Data and What That Means for Retailers

by Rachel Yeomans | May 19th, 2013

After a wee bit of a hiatus on the podcast front, we’re excited to be back! This week Ryan M. Beshel and I discuss fashion across the world, watches getting crazy, “Big Data” and what that means for retailers and JC Penney asks for a redo. Will that help them? All this and more on… Read more…

Monday Start-Up: Entering Cat Lady Land

by Rachel Yeomans | May 6th, 2013

Dear readers, Some of you may recall a particular post I published a short while ago entitled, “Confession From a Dog Person”. Within said blog post, I confessed (as a dog lover and feline judger) that I was going to adopt a cat. Well, for those of you who may know me personally, when I… Read more…

Monday Start-Up: What’s Your Commute Playlist?

by Rachel Yeomans | April 22nd, 2013

My morning commute is filled with podcasts. On the way home however, I need music. There are times I just randomly shuffle my iTunes; otherwise I go straight toward my “Dance & Be Happy” mix on Spotify. Usually when I leave the office between 6 and 7pm, I need a bit of a pick-me-up. Here’s… Read more…

Monday Start-Up: Book Review Humor

by Rachel Yeomans | April 8th, 2013

Some may call me an obsessive reader. The act of merely stepping into a book store requires me to purchase at least two books (usually three). I read about three books at a time, one of which I listen to via Audible during my commute. I have a reading chair (if only I had a… Read more…

Speaking Of Fashion: Louis Vuitton Prostitution, Eco Magazines, Digital for the Affluent and More

by Rachel Yeomans | April 6th, 2013

This week’s Speaking Of Fashion podcast is a fun one! We talk prostitution (well, at least how people assume as much about it in the controversial Louis Vuitton video), Vogue going eco and a UK digital magazine for the “Affluent”. All this and more! Watch the video or listen to the audio version below. Here… Read more…

Monday Start-Up: Confession from a Dog Person

by Rachel Yeomans | April 1st, 2013
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I have a confession to make. Well, let me start by saying this. I’m what one calls a “dog person”. Okay, now for the confession. I’m going to get a cat. I know, I know…I know. Dogs were a stable part of my childhood and young adult life. We were able to open up the… Read more…

Speaking Of Fashion: J. Crew Expanding, Fashion Industry Image, Hula Hoops and Yoga Mats

by Rachel Yeomans | March 23rd, 2013

We did it again! We recorded this week’s Speaking Of Fashion podcast via both audio and video! Eeeek! I still have some trepidation about as you will see and hear, however all in all we discussed relevant topics that include J. Crew expanding, the “image” of the fashion industry and…hula hoop and yoga mats in… Read more…

Monday Start-Up: Breaking the Rules of Business Travel

by Rachel Yeomans | March 18th, 2013

“Oh I always check my suitcase!” My mentor and previous manager said this to me during a business trip we took together years ago. I was speechless. bubbo.etsy.com / Foter.com / CC BY-NC Being on an airplane at least twice each week, I was the individual with the carry-on suitcase that never quite got completely… Read more…

Speaking Of Fashion: Anna Wintour Takes Over, JC Penney and Joe Fresh, Dressing the Pope

by Rachel Yeomans | March 16th, 2013

I am incredibly sorry for the few week hiatus of Speaking Of Fashion (blame me and my moving and vacation – sorry!). But we are back! This week’s episode is a big one. BIG. We are on video!!! You asked and we listened (and showered to avoid you seeing our bed head). This week’s podcast,… Read more…

Monday Start-Up: Tales from 2eme Arrondissement de Paris and Back to London

by Rachel Yeomans | March 11th, 2013
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And here I am, back to the United States and recovering from jet lag (slurping from an empty latte as we speak). What a vacation! What a holiday! Can I go back? Last Thursday concluded my Parisian adventures in the 2nd Arrondisement, and what a wrap-up it was. My boyfriend and I saw the Chagall… Read more…