Blossom Into Fall

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Actress, Brittany Snow, recently helped launch MTV's Love Is Louder campaign to end teenage bullying.

"I've had experiences in middle school and high school with a bully," said the 24-year-old "Hairspray" star. "And I feel like when I was going through it, I was thinking, 'Well maybe if I could help someone later on then this will make it all worth it.' And individually, I think everyone should remember that. Your struggles will help others and you can get through it. You are not alone in this. There are so many people going through the same thing or have been through it, and it's really important to reach out and just know that you are stronger than any voice that brings you down."

Watch the video here:


Brittany's choice to come out about her difficult past, from her struggle with an eating disorder to coping with the suicide of her close friend, takes courage, while her decision to start Love Is Louder shows her goodwill.

Recently Snow looked cute and chic as she attended the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic party in Los Angeles. She showed up wearing a strapless floral dress--despite it being October!
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If you want to steal her style, try Qi's floral dress and toughen it up with a leather jacket to keep warm.

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Fall Fashion With Lauren Conrad

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Best-selling author and fashion designer, Lauren Conrad, took a moment out of her busy schedule promoting her latest books, Sugar & Spice and Style, to give an interview to FabSugar.

For fall, Lauren recommends a great coat and a nice pair of boots" because you could be wearing anything underneath and nobody knows."

She also reveals that her fall fashion obsessions are sweaters.

She says, "In fall it's always sweaters. I am always out hunting for sweaters...because after summer and wearing almost nothing, it's kind of nice to get cozied up in a great sweater."

Watch the interview below:


Qi is on the same page as Lauren. This fall we are all about the coats--and sweaters, of course!

Take a look at our top picks:








All styles are available at QiCashmereshop.com!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Breast Cancer is a serious threat to women everywhere and in order to raise awareness about this terrible disease, October has been declared Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

According to BreastCancer.org, in 2010, an estimated 207,090 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S. and about 39,840 women in the U.S. are expected to die this year. But, there are more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. right now. These survivors are our source of hope and it is only a matter of time before we find a cure.

Qi is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month by having a "Pinktober Day." We invite you to wear pink to show your support for this important cause.

Sequins For Daytime

As the holidays approach, there are more and more reasons to celebrate...and more and more reasons to dress up!

This season, pick a trend that commands attention, like sequins! They are a fun and flirty look and can be worn during the day or at night.

You don't need an excuse to dress up and look great, which is why sequins have recently become a daytime look. It's not a hard trend to pull off if you know what to do.

Sequins make a statement on their own, so for daytime it is important to let the sequins be the center of attention. Tone the look down with denim or casual leggings and flats. Refrain from wearing big jewelry--instead stick to classic pieces.

Here models Chanel Iman and Masha Novoselova show how mixing sequins with casual knitwear create the perfect day look:
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Qi's soft wool and sequin Alia Tunic is the perfect piece to wear during the day:


Shop QiCashmereshop.com and you'll be guaranteed to shine!

Get the Look

As the weather gets colder, you may be tempted to choose practical clothing over chic apparel. Luckily, Qi offers our customers the best of both worlds. We've designed our clothes to be warm and cozy, without ever sacrificing style and quality.

This fall--when you feel like dressing casual--try an oversized sweater. Recently, Jessica Alba showed off her flair for fashion as she ran errands in trendy jeggings, a slouchy hat, and a V-neck sweater.
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You can emulate Jessica's laid-back style by creating a similar look using our Avatar Tunic and Mirage Hat:



There's no reason you can't keep warm but dress cool!

A Pop of Color

Have you seen the new video released by Willow Smith, the nine year-old daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith? The video has gone viral and become an instantaneous hit. The debut track, "Whip My Hair," has attracted attention for its crazy dance moves and abundance of color. Willow rocks an inventive hairstyle-- one where her locks are shaped into a heart on top of her head, along with a fuschia mohawk. Quite the trendsetter, Willow also appears with bedazzled lips and nails. Not one to let her hair and make up outshine her attire, Willow wears brightly colored, structured clothing with studded epaulets.

Take a look at the video that has everyone intrigued:


Here are some looks from Qi's Fall 2010 collection that are vibrant and cutting-edge, but wearable on a day-to-day basis.
Give Back Sweater

Amethyst Dress

Alia Tunic

Sully Dress

It's safe to say that this breakout video makes Willow Smith an artist to be reckoned with. Do you see her eclectic style as avant-garde or a short-lived fad?

Vampire Diaries and Entourage Stylists Shop Qi!

Hi everyone!

Our marketing manager, Kosi, had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer Bryan, the head of the costume department of the hit television show, The Vampire Diaries! You may remember that Qi has worked with Jennifer before and has been featured on The Vampire Diaries in the past.

Jennifer let us know that our Solitaire Scarf will be appearing on the upcoming ad campaign, so make sure to keep an eye out for it:


Kosi also met with Olivia Miles from Entourage's wardrobe department. She was scoping out clothes for freelance projects, as well as Entourage. Qi seems to be a favorite of Emmanuelle Chriqui, who plays Sloan.

Here she is appearing on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon wearing Qi's Blondie Dress:

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And here, she wears the Say You Will Dress on Entourage ("Bottoms Up" Episode):




Both Jennifer and Olivia selected styles from our Fall, Holiday and Spring 2011 collections.

Below are a few of the looks they chose:





Head over to QiCashmereshop.com and snag them before they appear on TV!

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

The best-selling, award-winning novel, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, is making its way to the big screen in 2011. The book, written by Swedish author and journalist, Stieg Larsson, has been adapted into a film already in Switzerland, but David Fincher's Hollywood adaptation is set to come out in December 2011.


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The much-anticipated film caused a stir as eager actors and actresses competed for the highly coveted roles of journalist, Mikael Blomkvist and researcher, Lisbeth Salander. It was rumored that George Clooney, Johnny Depp, and Brad Pitt all expressed interest in the role of Blomkvist, but in the end, Daniel Craig got the lead. Ellen Page, Sarah Snook, and Katie Jarvis were contending for the role of Lisbeth, but it was officially confirmed that Rooney Mara would be playing Lisbeth Salander in August.

Qi is so excited for the movie to be released and even more excited that the wardrobe department has requested two of our pieces from Fall 2010 for Rooney Mara's character.


They requested our knit S.H.I.E.L.D. Jacket: Available HERE.

And this style:


Be sure to look for us in the movie!

Audrina Patridge Wears Qi!

Dancing With the Stars contestant, Audrina Patridge wore Qi New York on Good Morning America. She learns to cook homemade pizza with broccoli, zucchini, and buffalo and mozzarella cheese.

Skip ahead to 2:17 to see Audrina wearing the Logan Scoopneck:
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Want the look? You can get the 100% cashmere sweater here at www.QiCashmereshop.com.

Chanel S/S 2011

Chanel unveiled its latest collection during Paris Fashion Week and blew the audience away. Inspired by the 1961 French film, Last Year at Marienbad, Karl Lagerfeld put on an elaborate show of over 80 models, including Lagerfeld's muse, Inès de la Fressange. The collection featured deconstructed tweed pieces, floral prints, and dresses with ornate trim that you can envision wearing to the Palace of Versaille.

Among the cut-outs, fringe, and lace, the detail that stood out the most were the lofty feathers that decorated a multitude of pieces. Calling the feathers a "response to the fake fur used in the previous season," Karl made the feathers feel glamourous and avant-garde. The clothes were charming and elegant and came in a wide variety of styles, from the cascading black feathers to vibrant ostrich feathers shown in apricot and pale blue, ensuring the viewer could never get bored.

Take a look at the collection:







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The collection is clearly inspired by Last Year at Marienbad, which is a significant film in Chanel's history. Coco Chanel costumed French actress, Delphine Seyrig, for the movie and below you can see how Lagerfeld drew from her original creations.

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Qi New York loves Chanel's latest collection and agrees with Lagerfeld--right now, feathers just feel right.

Take a minute to look at our feathered styles from our Holiday 2010 collection and add a little glam and glitz to your wardrobe.





These styles are available now at www.QiCashmereshop.com.