They've got some big shoes to fill -- their own. A Web site for "Rock the Runways" event touts it as "Portland's biggest fashion charity." It's one of those confusing, but possibly fun events that is a fashion show/silent auction/party/shoe-give-away/fund-raiser/make-a-wish/food...Vivian McInerny, The Oregonian

Over the past month, TeenVogue.com has been doing this fantastic thirty-day back-to-school makeover. If this had launched a few years back, when I was still in high school, I would have studied and memorized all thirty pointers.  read more »

The ladies at Silver Lake's Mesh & Lace boutique are saying goodbye to July with a summer blowout party tomorrow, July 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. For one-night only, take up to 50% off the entire store. Sale items...Refinery

DUMBO—Mexican restaurant Pedro's has avoided gentrification thus far. A recent paint job made the place look much more respectable, but it's still managed to retain its Old Dumbo aura. Until now. Pedro's, meet Nike. Nike, meet the Mexican restaurant over...Izzy Grinspan

More on the whirlwind trip later, but here's a quick glance:

I could never live in LA. Unless my days were spent laying poolside at the Roosevelt.
J Brand jeans are fantastic. What took me so long to make the leap?
"The American Mall" is going to be the new "High School Musical."
If you have plans on August 11, cancel them and watch the debut on MTV.
Red carpet entrances are supremely comical.  read more »

Plenty by Tracy Reese is partnering with Keds for next spring, taking up where Nanette Lepore and Zero Maria Cornejo left off. We're pretty sure that by the year 2010, every shoe in America will be designed by at least...Izzy Grinspan

The Eiffel Tower is lit up with blue lights and gold stars to celebrate the French presidency of the European Union this year - but you need to get to Paris before the end of summer to see it. Source:...about this site

This week Designer Q & A is with Marck, Designer at Goldspun. 1) Why do you think after 200 years jeans are still one of the most popular items of clothing? Denim symbolizes youth, creativity, unity. It is often...AndyK

Several truly excellent bloggers from around the fat-blogosphere have written an extensive review of several items from Igigi:

Brush Strokes Ivory Print Dress  read more »