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 Macie Kreutzer grew up in South Carolina and is a Southern girl at heart; but after living in New York City upon college graduation and then moving to the west coast she has become a California girl, residing in San Diego now for nearly eight years. Macie has worked in fashion marketing and PR for such acclaimed brands as Valentino, JLo by Jennifer Lopez, Kangol, Charlotte Russe, House of Deréon and Julez Bryant. Her passion for fashion is more than just a career choice but a topic she loves to write about and discuss. She has written for 944 Magazine and taught courses at Fashion Careers College in San Diego. Macie’s other interests include pop culture, books, film, travel and entertaining. As a mother to her son, Kane, the topic closest to her heart is motherhood. |
 
Although an Indian summer is taking place in some areas right now, fall is upon us and most of the country is starting to feel that cool, crisp air. This means the fall fashion season has arrived and it’s time to put away the sundresses and shorts and pull out the blazers and boots. [...] 
Earth Day took place recently which was a great reminder for how important it is we care for our beautiful planet. In addition to the everyday green living we can do such as water conservation, recycling, carpooling, etc; we can also care for our planet by selecting eco-friendly clothing and accessories. ”Green” fashion has [...] 
A few years back Target did a very smart thing. It began partnering with high-end fashion designers making chic cheap for the mainstream shoppers of America. A sample of those designers include Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs and who can forget the chaos surrounding last fall’s Missoni launch. Photo Credit: Target Now the mass [...] 
Conscientious shopping is becoming more important to today’s savvy consumer who is looking for clothing that is fashionable but also environmentally conscious. While it is a great feeling to find the perfect outfit, it’s an even better one to know it was made with respect to the environment and the workers who created it. [...] 
H&M is at it again. The popular cheap-chic fashion retail chain often partners with world renowned designers to bring their luxe label to the masses for less. Most recently they offered a capsule collection by Versace and this spring they will bring Marni, another Italian brand, to the forefront. Photo Credit: Marni/H&M Known [...] 
Although Christmas Day is only a few days away there is still time to fit in some holiday-cheer events with the kids before the big day arrives. Consider these options to truly feel the season’s spirit! The San Diego Botanic Garden is located in Encinitas and this time of year they feature the Garden [...] 
I’m always on a quest for new and interesting ways to entertain my now 15-month-old. If a little education is thrown in all the better! On a recent trip to Balboa Park I decided to check out the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center as something for us to do. Turns out, even toddlers can [...] 
I first heard of Bill Cunningham when working in fashion PR in New York City. He was the photographer you wanted at any fashion industry event. However I didn’t understand his impact on the world of fashion until watching the documentary “Bill Cunningham New York.” Not distributed in wide release, only select theaters in [...] 
In my quest for toddler-friendly Halloween activities I recently discovered the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater in San Diego’s Balboa Park. This 234-seat theater holds puppet performances year round and for the Halloween season puts on three different shows during the month of October. Recently my son and I enjoyed “The Polka Dot Ghost,” a [...] 
Those seeking fashion finds congregated at THREAD this past Sunday in downtown San Diego where independent clothing, jewelry and accessory designers displayed their wares and offered discount pricing. Although I attended simply to cover the event and report on my findings, I couldn’t help but indulge in a little shopping and was able to [...] |
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September 27th, 2012 
