miss tina's fashion blog
Couture counsel from designer Tina Knowles
Allure Magazine 
Posted: 06/15/09, 12:15 pm EST.
Author: Tina Knowles | Fashion Designer

Fashion Destination: Morocco

Welcome to my first blog on HSN! I’m so excited to be able to interact with you! For those of you who have bought clothes or accessories from my “Miss Tina” line, you’ll know that my motto is “Taste of Couture”. It’s so important to me to bring special details, beautiful fabrics and most of all, a great fit to you through this line that I’ve developed exclusively through HSN.

My June collection was inspired by one of my favorite destinations; Morocco. With safari details mixed with luxurious fabrics and hand-sewn beading, this collection easily transitions from day wear to evening just as easily as the Moroccan culture does itself. I was especially inspired by the colors in mosaics, the hues of their homes and the lush backdrop of nature. My collection has tropical greens, deep sea blues and desert tans all mixed with whites, light blues and light grey for a versatile palette. The clothes themselves have to be just as versatile as the colors, as this girl will be doing everything from a desert safari during the day to exploring ruins and monuments. Her clothes need to be lightweight and airy because of the heat, yet cover her body because of the scorching sun!

Of course this girl is just my inspiration. More important than my inspiration is what you, my customers, want from the Miss Tina line. The most important aspect of all of my collections is to make sure you’re getting what you want from this line. With this collection you’ll find my classics (like my skinny jean and cut-n-sew knit tunic with square studs) as well as a few things new; like the first time I’m showing a bodysuit. This bodysuit has 3/4 length sleeves (for those of you who don’t like to wear your upper arms out) and a modestly scooped neckline with subtle gathering.

If you’ve watched me on air, one of my favorite lines is, “Accentuate the Positives”. This means that you should show your figure, don’t hide it! Try doing this with my beautiful Metallic Cotton Jacket. It’s contoured at the waistline to give the hourglass figure, but still has room in the arms and the bust. If you wear this with a pair of my shantung pants, you’ll have the comfort of lightweight fabric against your skin, while showing off your beautiful figure.

Now, if you’re an accessories girl, you’re going to love this; a matrix of a handbag, a belt and footwear that all match perfectly together. I’m old-fashioned in that I love it when a woman’s handbag matches her shoes,…and better yet, her belt too! That’s why I try so hard every delivery to give you just that; a perfectly matching ensemble. This month’s handbag is a return of an old best seller for me. I’ve used an ombre’d snake material used with patent. The shoes and belt match perfectly back to the bags and are available in Brown or Black. Always remember; the best way to refresh your look is by adding a new accessory or two!

Thanks so much to you, my loyal customer! As always, let me know how you like your product, because I’m always reading the comments!

Bless you,
Miss Tina

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New Jersey Shop, NJ 10/03/2009
Dear Miss Tina: I love your designs. They are elegant, sophisticated, and fashion inventive. Would you consider doing a few suits with a 25 inch and longer skirt (pencil style skirt)? I would love to see them plain for evening and day. I think you're the designer who could bring back the old hollywood flair with the fur trim on the cuffs, collars and hem. I watch a lot of the classic movies and would love to have a few suits they were so feminine and there was a wide variety of styles.
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belinda, VA 08/28/2009
Miss Tina, I just received your Black and Copper handbags that were offered last week end.(my first Miss Tina purchase) They are both delicious. I ordered the blck during a morning show and decided that I wanted two; thus I ordered the copper later on in the day. The quality is superb! and the price is marvelous.
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LING-LING, GA 08/20/2009
LOVE THE WHOLE LINE. I WOULD LOVE THE BOOT THAT CAME OUT LAST YEAR, IT WAS A DENIM KNEE HIGH BOOT. IF YOU COULD BRING THAT BOOT BACK WITH A MATCHING HANDBAG. THAT WOULD BE RREAL NICE. YOU MIGHT CAN DESIGN A MAXI OR QUARTER LENTH COAT TO MATCH. (HUM)
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Sheila, MI 08/19/2009
Miss Tina I love your bags. I just purchased 3 and I love, love, love them.
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P B, NJ 08/18/2009
Hi Miss Tina. (sigh)What can I say? Your line is just right. My confidence level has increased tremendously. Now I don't hesitate about what I'm going to wear when people ask me out. In fact, I look forward to it. Nothing against you daughters but you are my Idol. I strive to be as elegant as you. P.S. really love what you've done 2 the pumps,I can usually wear a 3in heel but its great if u do 3 1/2inch with 1/2 platform.
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Deborah P, NJ 08/17/2009
Hello Miss Tina, Please keep in mind that though your fashions are wonderful, they do not fit petite women unless you cut off six or more inches, please bring your fashions in petite sizes. Thanks
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NY DIVA, GA 08/17/2009
As one of your loyal fans, I would like to say thank you very much for bringing your amazing Miss Tina line to HSN!! You have the best line on HSN, and Im happy to be able to purchase items from my favorite designer period! Miss Tina, I have a few requests. Can you bring back the JACQUARD PEEP TOE STUDDED BOOTS in new colors like denim,olive,cream,and black again with matching bags? Also, more OSTRICH EMBOSSED BAGS in new colors with the CAGED HEELS in a 2-3 inch heel? GOD BLESS YOU!!!
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TINA, NC 08/11/2009
MISS TINA I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I HAVE ORDERED FROM YOUR LINE AND I LOVE THE WAY YOUR JEANS FIT ME. I HAVE ONLY BOUGHT TWO PAIR OF YOUR JEANS AND I LOVE THEM. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I WOULD LOVE TO GET ONE OF YOUR DRESSES BUT I HAVE A FLABBY STOMACH AND I DON'T THINK THE WOULD FIT ME VERY WELL. THANKS AND ONCE AGAIN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
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Mary, MD 08/09/2009
Miss Tina, I have your signature handbag in the brown and I can't tell you how many times people stop me and ask me about it. I had a great idea for a Today's Special maybe you could design in the future. I would love to have a cross body small bag a little bigger than the wallet size that you could use on the weekends or just for casual wear. You could make it in the signature style and offer it in many different colors such as red brown black blue green grey, etc. It would be a big hit
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victoria, MD 08/08/2009
Miss tina i need your pencil skirts. am a career lady and lovo love your skirts. would you please make more colore like red, yellow, blue grey and purple. i would buy all. ame very curvly and you make my day with these skirts
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P.B., NY 08/06/2009
Hi, I'm a big girl and I look so good in your clothes. I like the extra details all of your clothes have. I feel classy, and sexy. Please come out with more suits for work, and play.
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F.J, CA 08/05/2009
Miss Tina, You make the best denim jeans that I can find! They truly take accentuate my figure and take it from flat to curvy and I get compliments from men and women!!!! I will continue to buy your clothes that keep making me look so beautiful and like a woman should look!
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Alicia, ME 08/05/2009
Hello, Miss Tina, Thank you for your lovely line. I enjoy seeing you on the air. I admire your work, and think you are so dignified, classy, yet friendly. Best to your continuing success. Alicia
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lois, IL 08/04/2009
please-please- i ordered so many dresses today, but had to cancel everyone of them as they were wayyy to-longggg...i'm 5'2 and they would came down to my ankles..please pass the word there are short people out here...thank-you...i'm not a model...only a short one..
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lois, IL 08/04/2009
tina love your fashions..please spread the word, and no-more zippers in the back of slacks and capri-pants, as the zipper can spread apart when we set, as this happened to me, and boy-was my face red.also please no-more pockets, in slacks and capri pants, as the pockets show threw the material and does not look dressy, and also pockets make us look heavier.i have so many of your items and i get so many compliments...love it..
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Carla, VA 07/28/2009
Ms. Tina, I LOVE your skirts. You are so right about no matter your size wearing clothes that are too big only make you look bigger. Ms. Tina please make suit separates. I am a professional woman and would love to have items I could wear in the boardroom and to church. Also, your bags are fly...would you consider doing any in leather?
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YVONNE, TX 07/23/2009
HELLO LET ME JUST SAY I LOVE YOUR SKINNY JEANS IM HARD TO FIT AND I DO HAVE BIG LEGS AND A REAR END. MOST SKINNY JEANS ARE JUST TO SKINNY FOR MY LEGS. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS, THE JEANS DO GET A LITTLE BAGGY BY THE END OF THE DAY. ALSO I BOUGHT THE SKINNY JEAN IN BLACK. I WAS LOOKING FOR THAT INK BLACK. COULD YOU POSSIBLY MAKE SOME SKINNEY JEANS IN THAT COLOR. I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO HSN NEXT. THANK YOU
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Roxanne, VA 07/23/2009
Hi I love all your items that come on HSN my daughter does to, but she brought to my attention that you have no wedge heels on HSN. Can you design a wedge heel shoe because she is learning to walk in heels and wedge seems to work better for her and she wants them to be Miss Tina so if its not to much trouble can you keep wedge heels in mind when you are designing your next shoe we would gladly appreciate it Thank you so much
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Odessa, MO 07/21/2009
Hi Miss Tina, I just want you to know i am in awe of you. My wardrobe is 45% percent Miss Tina and i am woring on increasing that. Any one that knows me knows that i love you. Keep up the good work and God Bless you and your family. I WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU IN PERSON AND HAVE YOU GIVE ME A FASHION MAKEOVER.
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Katie, IL 07/17/2009
All I can say is that HSN better triple and quadruple stock your items! I will buy every last thing you sell. I love love love your clothes. Your sense of style is just like mine. I love to throw in a bit of bohemian, exotic and classy in all at once. You do it effortlessly with your designs. I'm so glad you brought your talent to the public!
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Cynthia Hudson, AL 07/14/2009
Hi Miss Tina,I love the skinny jean's they show off my bowleg's,but I love all your jean's.I just love your style,it is classy,sexy and exotic.Keep your collections coming.much love.CYNTHIA HUDSON
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07/14/2009
Miss Tina I love the Metallic Cotton Jacket in the blue please bring more back. It's soooo fab.
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Angela, MI 07/14/2009
Miss Tina, I totally love the Metallic Cotton Jacket in the Chevron Blue. SOOOO fab, but they are all gone. Please Please bring more back I need that Chevron Blue. Thanks so much for bringing us grown woman clothing with a flair of youth. Loooooooooove You. Keep it coming.
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Laura, OH 07/11/2009
Miss Tina - I have to throw out all of the adjectives: Sexy, beautiful, classy, exotic, wow - your beauty transcends - we all hope and pray that you will revisit some of your styles so that the ones we missed - well, we are all looking for a 2nd chance! I love the Jersey twist dress and missed it. But, I have added you to my notice of showing - so I will not miss you again. Thank you for bringing such affordable class to us women. The best to you ~ Laura
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Dawn, FL 07/08/2009
Miss Tina, I love your collections! I am a teacher in south Florida and I always strive to look my best, especially for work. Your clothes give me the opportunity to look professional while infusing current style and trends into my fashions! I recieve compliments everytime I wear something from your collection, both from collegues and students. I look and feel great in Miss Tina clothes, shoes and accesories! Thank you! Dawn
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Linda, IL 06/29/2009
Miss Tina, I love your clothing line, it especially fits my curves perfectly. Being an African American Petite woman with a lot of junk in my trunk it is hard to find jeans that fit to the tee. You have accomplished that and more. Thank you so much for keeping woman like myself in mind when you design your jeans. I love you girl, keep up the good work sister!
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migna, PA 06/24/2009
Miss Tina your clothing line ia amazing.Keep up the great job migna
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Janice, AL 06/23/2009
Miss Tina, I love your clothes and assessories. There is an outfit I failed to get because it was sold out in my size. I love it in every color. I am hoping you restock item #358-342 along with the skirt to match. I am a plus size lady and having such stylish clothes is wonderful. If I can purchase this outfit other than on HSN, I would love to. I am looking forward to your fall/winter collection.
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Kristina, IL 06/19/2009
Miss Tina, I love your style and designs! Please(I'm begging)would you re-produce some designs? For instance, the sweater knit dress with the matching ruffle duster (particularly the Berry color). I missed getting the duster and I am sick about it. I would also love it if you made this design in a deep rich Navy or a stunning Aubergine (eggplant color. These are just the wishes of a true loyal fan and customer. Keep up the great work and best wishes to you and your family.
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MAGDALENA, NY 06/17/2009
HI,MISS TINA,I HAVE ALOT OF YOUR CLOTHING,AND LOVE IT ALL,PLEASE I HAVE REQUSTED FOR MONTHS,THE BROWN,BLACK HOODIES,CAUSE I HAVE THE OLIVE ALREADY,ITEM#367-231,IN SIZE 1X,YOU NAME IT,AND I HAVE IT,AND ALOT OF YOUR HANDBAGS,AND ETC,MY DAUGHTERS ALSO HAVE ALOT THINGS OF YOURS,I,M SO HAPPY YOU ARE ON HSN,I NEVER MISS FROM DAY I,PLEASE BRING BACK THE HOODIES,I HAVE BEEN YOUR DAY 1,BEFORE YOU STARED ON HSN,GOD BLISS YOU,AND YOUR FAMILY,LOVE ALWAYS,MAGDALENA HOLLY
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