Job Summary:
Sterling Shoes has an exciting opportunity in the role of Buying Support for the Shoe Warehouse and Sterling buying teams.  This is a fulltime permanent role that will be responsible for supporting the Shoe Warehouse and Sterling Senior Buying teams and aiding the buyers in all of the administrative duties in connection with purchase of merchandise.

Core Accountabilities:
- Manages product replenishment and returns to vendors
- Effectively liaise with vendors, suppliers, District Supervisors and Store Managers
- Assists with the timely delivery of products by category and subcategory
- Assist in product related questions from the store level
- Maintain and updates product boards
- Manages Purchase Order process
- Ordering office supplies for Buying team
-Delivery Stats
- Payments: liaise with Accounting team
- General Buying office clean up … more …

Autumn fashion, how do I love thee? When I start to smell crisp air I start thinking of layering. Milan-based fashion designer, Marco Corso’s A/W 2010/11 collection displays this the best.

He uses a soft palette with a beautiful blend of textiles and textures. Every single piece is cut and sewn expertly and each separate can be worn with each other.

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April showers bring May flowers and there is definitely no shortage when it comes to floral for spring/summer 2010. No longer considered a cheesy window covering, this vintage print is being used widely in all categories of fashion.

Go full bloom displaying larger foliage for a more dramatic look however I do not suggest for fuller shaped bodies. Tiny flowers make for a more youthful look and are less offensive. If busy prints are not your thing, floral appliques would suffice.

Any way you decide to sport the trend, just make sure you keep it fun.

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Creative duet Dutch fashion designers, Viktor & Rolf showcased their extravagant spring/summer 2010 collection at Paris Fashion Week. They prove once again they are leading the pack in haute couture fashion. I don’t have much else to say, I think the images speak for themselves. Only Viktor & Rolf can make dresses that defy gravity.

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During my last trip to Las Vegas I visited the new J. Crew concept store in the Fashion Show Mall. I was very surprised when I walked through the store - J.Crew took it up a notch and added some sizzle to their traditional preppy style.

For their F/W 2010 launch held at MILK Studios in NYC, they mixed it up and mashed it up, playing with textures, adding a lot of earthy tones, off-white tulle, sequins and jewels. If I had to sum it up it would be “Grey Gardens” crossed with prep.

We can’t forget about the boys! The men’s  collection is full of bespoke like suiting pieces (my favourite look on a man). They have re-worked classic items like the chino and denim jacket and paired them up by … more …