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Fri, Feb 5 2010

Bust a Sweat

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Once regarded as the item to wear when lounging around the house, the sweatshirt has taken a more stylized approach (like the ones seen above and below at Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2009 show). Don’t...

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Wed, Feb 3 2010

Get the Balmain Strong Shoulder Look for Less with a Bra!

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While browsing through Essence.com’s fairly new revamped Fashion & Beauty blog, I spotted a really cool item that will give you the Balmain Strong Shoulder look without having to solicit yourself...

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Tue, Jan 19 2010

Trilby or Not Trilby

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Elle UK reports that the knitted beanie is out and the trilby hat is in! It’s a cool way to keep warm and still be stylish. Even our favorite British fashionista Victoria Beckham would agree. Should...

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Tue, Jan 19 2010

Winter Whites

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By now you all have heard that you can wear white after Labor Day. The trick to pulling this long considered faux pas is to wear it in heavier more cold-weather appropriate fabrics. Check out some cool...

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Wed, Dec 9 2009

Elle UK Street Chic Trends

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When it comes to quirky fashion trends, sometimes the British do it better. Check out some trends spotted on the streets by Elle UK. Take some inspiration from the outfits—don’t follow them...

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Tue, Oct 6 2009

FTV: Update Your Wardrobe for Fall on the Fly

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We went over this in the summer, but now that fall is actually here, let’s go over it again! One great thing about this fall’s fashion trends is that if you plan accordingly, you don’t...

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Thu, Oct 1 2009

Go Ahead, Honey: Take a Chance!

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(Ten extra cool points to the person who can guess where the blog title comes from) Life (and our wardrobes) would be so humdrum, so mundane if we all wore the same things all the time. The truly stylish...

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Tue, Sep 29 2009

Milan FW: Dsquared2 Spring ‘10 RTW

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At first glance, one may say the Dsquared2 Spring 2010 collection is quite trailer trash chic, but—well, ok—it *is* a bit trailer park-ish, I mean the models are wearing trucker hats and carry...

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Mon, Sep 28 2009

Street Style: Milan, New York, and Beyond

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Some of the hottest fashions during Fashion Week (New York, London, Milan, Paris, wherever) happen off the runway. Check out some shots from style.com’s Street Style coverage by photographer Tommy...

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Mon, Sep 21 2009

London FW: What the Elle UK Fashion Team Wore

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Check out these pics of what the Elle UK Fashion Team wore while out and about for the London Fashion Week shows. Grab some inspiration for your own wardrobe. ...

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Mon, Sep 21 2009

Booted Up

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The number one accessory you need this fall/winter is the boot (not to be confused with the thing your car gets if you don’t pay your parking tickets). From ankle to mid-calf to at-the-knee to over-the-knee,...

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Tue, Sep 15 2009

NYFW: Cushnie Et Ochs Spring ‘10 RTW

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Remember years ago when TV shows/movies would fast forward to the future and everyone had on sleek spacesuits, silver lipstick, and rode in a Jetson like aircraft? When I was little I SWORE I’d...

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Sun, Sep 13 2009

NYFW: Yigal Azrouël Spring ‘10 RTW

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The look at Yigal Azrouël was very androgynous, asymmetrical, and strong—and I LOVE it! Hair and makeup were very minimal save for some eyeliner and mousse. Check out more looks from the show: ...

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Mon, Sep 7 2009

Hail to McQueen

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Maybe it’s my Catholic school upbringing or the fact that I’ve always been a good girl, but something about Alexander McQueen’s designs excite me—in a “this is so against...

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Mon, Aug 17 2009

Accessories Report from ShopBop.com

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Great accessories can take the most basic of outfits and instantly turn them into couture! Check out some of the hottest accessories for this fall from shopbop.com: Shop the trends here. ...

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