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Hit The Slopes (But Not Too Hard) In The Coolest Snowboard Gear Out There!
The fashion-obsessed shopper side of me likes to think of snowboarding as an opportunity to try colors and patterns that I wouldn’t normally wear. Strangely enough, I never knew white pants were my thing until I saw them in snowboarding gear f...
Get the Look for Less: Kim Kardashian
The reality show starlet was spotted out on her birthday looking ravishing in a Brian Lichtenberg Padded One Shoulder Leopard Print Dress. Kim Kardashian’s look will cost you big bucks, but you can get the same look with the Abbey Dawn Leopard...
Exclusive Deals for the Holidays
Why is it that on an ordinary day in, say, April, you’ll see something and think to yourself, “That would make the perfect gift for my sister/mother/niece/daughter/girlfriend. I’ll have to remember this at Christmas!” And then...
Tavi and Rodarte for Target
Teenage blogging sensation Tavi Gevinson made the scene during New York fashion week back in September, and also got to work with her friends Kate and Laura Mulleavy on an exciting project – a behind-the-scenes access video project promoting t...
Get the Look for Less: Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson has been spotted in more than one airport with a silver sequin tote by Valentino that’s roomy and useful as well as being beautiful. The sequined handbag is the perfect holiday accessory, but if you can’t afford the same ...
Lady Gaga Opens Up About Work, Sexuality In January’s ELLE
Lady Gaga is on the cover of the January issue of ELLE looking staggeringly normal- a quality we’d never thought we’d attribute to the songstress. Of course, “normal” in her case also happens to be quite pretty, which isnR...
Glamorous Wrap Dresses
The wrap dress is a classic shape that flatters most figures. This ColorBlock wrap dress by Marc Jacobs is a different take on the look that only Marc Jacobs could do. $274.00 from shopbop.com. Of course, the woman who made the wrap dress into a ...
Zachary Pryor’s Unique Jewelry Is Love At First Sight
New York artist Jesse Utt travels to various spaces to showcase a spunky and shameless collection of wall-hanging artwork — and makes jewelry-making look like child’s play. As attractive as his artwork is on canvas, it’s his Zachar...
Create Hairstyles seen at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards by Frederic Fekkai
While the top designers in America were vying to win the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award, what really wowed the crowd were the two hair looks designed by celebrity stylist, Renato Campora for Frédéric Fekkai. As the exclusive beauty partner for...
Get the Look: Rihanna
Rihanna November 17, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA) – Rihanna unleashed the Black Cage dress by Funktional last night in London at the Nokia X6 launch party. On sale tomorrow exclusively at StyleQ.com, this dress proved to be the perfect red carpet lo...
Fashion Staple: Classic Black Tuxedo Jacket
The classic black tuxedo jacket is an item that has a place in every holiday wardrobe. It always has looked great, and always will. Here are some examples. The Juicy Couture cropped tuxedo jacket is a slightly younger and funkier version of the ori...
Fashion Forward Lingerie from Belabumbum and Promo Code
Belabumbum, pronounced “Bella boom-boom,” is a boutique featuring fashion forward lingerie, maternity, swimwear, and loungewear. “Bela bum bum” is Portuguese for “beautiful bottom.” The pieces are made to look grea...
Keira Knightly sports Rebecca Minkoff
Keira Knightly Keira Knightly wears Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch in Black Patent $325.00. Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch - Burgundy - $325 ...
Holiday Gift Idea: Audio Chi Headphones
Audio Chi headphones make a terrific and unique holiday gift for the music lover in your life. People are used to listening with “earbuds” that are all but disposable, and have forgotten just how amazing sound quality can be with a pai...
Pierre Hardy for Gap
Pierre Hardy has been quietly influencing shoe design for a couple of decades now. The quiet French designer has worked for Christian Dior, Hermes, and Balenciaga before going it on his own. He once told the Independent in London that when he designs...
Punch It Up with the Perfect Poncho
Ponchos are making an appearance again this fall in the form of chunky knits. Think handmade, warm and cozy. Many are a fusion of sweater and poncho that button up the front, making them easier to layer. You’ll see hoods, pockets and zippers a...
Trend Alert: For the Love of Plaid
Get your plaid on with Sunner’s new collection exclusively at Bloomingdale’s. Check out their high neck ruffle shirt for $145 and their high neck riffle tunic for $155. Available now at Bloomingdales and Bloomingdales.com ...
Trend Alert: Sequins
Sequins never totally go out of style, and why should they? A simple sequined piece can rock anything from a pair of ancient faded denim jeans to a formal skirt. These days, the best way to wear a sequins is to not do them head to toe. Otherwise y...
Get the Look for Less: Katie Cassidy
With Hilary Swank’s Amelia landing in theaters, it’s no surprise that aviator style is quickly hitting the streets. Melrose Place star Katie Cassidy shows off the season’s next big trend as she exits LA boutique Intuition. Katie’s “Miss ...
Fall Trend: Embellishment
Crystals, jewels, metals: they all have a place in this fall’s wardrobe. Embellishment is a big trend right now, with designers taking their inspiration from the glittering splendor of chandeliers. Here is a great example of super-casual dr...
Macy’s Millenials
Get the Look: Jessica Szohr
Jessica Szohr seen on the set of “Gossip Girl” wearing Charley 5.0 Denim Leggings. Charley 5.0 - $158 Skinny Denim Leggings: Indigo Skinny skinny mega stretchy denim leggings are an essential alternative to your basic jersey. They work r...
Show Your Sense Of Humor This Halloween Without Sacrificing Your Sexy Side!
Sure, there’s no sexier quality than your stellar sense of humor, but some Halloween costumes that are meant to be hysterical are also seriously unattractive. We’ll try to ignore that time you went as “junk in the trunk” with...
Rachel Rachel Roy NEW TransFOURmer Coat!
TransFOURmer Coat - $189 Just in time for fall, the new TransFOURmer coat from the Rachel Rachel Roy collection is not only super chic, but smart and thrifty too! As seen in Real Simple magazine, the Transfourmer coat is one coat that can be unzippe...
Fall Must Have Essentials from purplelabel at 80’sPurple.com
Purple Label is a line whose buyers hand pick clothing from all over the world. It offers an edited selection of current styles in one location at the most affordable prices at 80’sPurple.com. Here are a few favorites for Fall 2009. First up i...
Get the Look: Miley’s Star Accessory
Miley Cyrus is a star who likes to accessorize with them too....
Celebrity Fav of the Moment: Chloe “The Abelie” Sunglasses
Celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum, Rachel Bilson and Kim Kardashian have all been fans of Chloe's classic frame "The Myrte."...
Rocker Inspired Fur Vests
Fur vests are a functional and fun accessory for fall. A fur vest, real or faux, can add a layer of luxurious warmth. This has been one of my ‘uniforms’ for cool weather dressing, and this year I’ll be pairing my faux fur vest with...
Fashion Week Do It Yourself Hair Tips: Twist It Up
As the bun become the new fall trend, why not mix it up with a funky twist. Philip Pelusi and his Tela design team, created a sexy, chic look for over thirty models at the Kati Stern’s Venexiana Mercedes Benz fashion week show. Wanna try this l...
Fall Trends: Tradition Mixed with Modern
This fall’s trends include some of the most traditional shapes, like the classic shirtdress and the boyfriend blazer with new concepts like open toe booties. Here’s a rundown. Shirtdresses This fall’s shirtdress is a slightly Di...
