skimi n.— «The skimi goes from the gym to a night on the town, although it’s at its best with Earnest Sewn ankle-length jeans, a crisp white tank—cute straps showing, of course—and Gucci platforms.» —“In the Skimi 3 ways...
hauterfly n. a fashion industry insider or a person heavily involved in the industry’s social scene. Etymological Note: Probably haute couture + butterfly or gadfly. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
hauterfly n.— «The fashionista is dead. The term to describe followers of of-the-moment fashion has apparently outlived its usefulness. Among the replacements mentioned by insiders during Fashion Week: fannequin, fashitarian, glamourina...
spave v.— «I heard a term recently that I really thought was funny. “Spaving” Spending to Save. I actually spaved today.» —“Re: Cofarb Bucks was Re: botton posting” by JennP Usenet: alt.fashion Apr...
anti-fit adj.— «A jeans manufacturer has a commercial for a new brand of jeans “with anti-fit.” I was still struggling with this concept when I heard a woman fashion expert on the radio say “Of course, most clothes now...
hypermile v.— «Hyper fuel economy driving can be considered in a similar fashion.…The best hyper mileage Insight drivers do not use the WOT (Wide Open Throttle) in First, Second, and Fifth gear fast start.…hile test driving a...