Sep 15

Celebs Strut Their Stuff In Catwalk Creations

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imageThere used to be a clearer distinction between models and actresses. You could do both, but usually one skill set was stronger than the other. These days, though, many of our favorite celebs are gracing the covers of magazines and pages of photo-shoots in positions that used to be mainly reserved for the models. Celebrity faces are seen all over the place now in venues and mediums outside of movies and movie promotions. Being seen and celebrated for their art (music and movies) was one thing, but now people are turning to celebs for style sense and fashion tips. Logically, celebrities are answering by stepping out in trendy ensembles taken straight from the runway and parading themselves around for their adoring public. Diva superstar, Beyonce rocks this sparkly Balmain dress and it looks a lot better on her than it does on the model! Check out the slideshow for more celebs strutting their stuff in runway creations! Which ones looked better on the celeb than the model? You be the judge!

From our friends at Girlscene.

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Sep 15

Furnish Your Flat With The Help Of Cliff Spencer Furniture

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imageFurniture maker mavens Cliff and Leigh Spencer design with our future in mind and sustainability is the key. The husband and wife duo, based in scenic seaside Marina Del Rey, California, live and work by a single philosophy: live simply. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality or style. By bringing an eco-aware flair to their custom cabinetry and furniture pieces, the natural beauty of the wood takes center stage. Working with traditional (walnut, cherry, maple) and non-traditional (mesquite, eucalyptus, sycamore) woods, they create luxury items out of something you use every day. Click “See Video” for a preview of the brand, then check them out at the Modern Luxury site!
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Sep 15

The Coveted Loves Mahtab Azimi’s Little Black Dress

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imageEveryone needs a comfy little black dress in their wardrobe arsenal. This much I know… and I have quite a few in my closet to back it up! Yet, like black shoes, there never seems to be enough! When designer Mathab Azimi sent me this lovely Micah sheered tunic dress for a review, I just couldn’t be happier. The Micah dress is made with a poly-rayon blend which has kind of a jersey feel, only softer and with more movement.

The Pros: For $69.95 this dress is really well-made. The dress is very adjustable, with a tie belt and even the sleeves are customizable with ties, and can easily be worn with bows showing in the front or back. The length of the dress will adjust according to how much you pull up the top, and you can make it shorter in front, longer in back, mini or knee length. I really liked the gathering which gives it a nice Grecian effect.
The Cons: The only real gripe I have is that it’s dry clean only. If I had to pick something else, it would be that the flip side of adjustability also means that sometimes you need to adjust the dress during the day, but not much.

All in all, it’s a great dress and since it’s done by an independent designer, the price is more than reasonable. I definitely would recommend it! Check out The Coveted for more fashion reviews!

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Sep 14

Gossip Girl Returns Tonight With More OMG Style!

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imageGossip Girl here, and now that school’s back in session, it’s time for a roll call… S?, B?, Little J? They’re all back — The Upper East side has kept us waiting all summer, and now we’ve only a few hours before we can see our favorite privileged prep-school crowd in action on tonight’s season 3 premiere! Better than the action of our much-gossiped-about New Yorkers are their wardrobes, as costume designer Eric Daman has created style after crave-worthy style that is simply impossible to ignore. This season, with a change of scenery for our older gossip folk as they enter their lives beyond prep school, we’re expecting some new looks for the already defined styles of our favorite leading ladies and gents. Serena Van der Woodsen’s whimsical boho bit, Blair Waldorf’s attention-drawing formality, and Chuck’s dapper zeal will have renditions in store to fit their more mature selves. And while the big kids head on off to bigger and better things, on the home-front, little Jenny Humphrey has matured as well; so while she’s still deep in her shredded and edgy look, we’re dying to see where her new title of Queen Bee will lead her style. One thing we do know: the new Queen has already denounced wearing headbands as crowns at Constance Billard. As for Blair, that’s one staple item that may take more than a summer to shake. Take a peek at some Gossip Girl-influenced trends in this slideshow to gear up for tonight’s episode!

Photo credit: PR Photos

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Sep 14

Our Fave Style Bloggers Show Us Their Fall Must-Haves

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imageAutumn is upon us — and so is poverty. So we’re being very choosy this year about how we’re updating our autumn wardrobes. Our favorite style bloggers get what we mean, and they’ve helpfully given us a list of their cold weather must-have items — the one or two pieces that they won’t be going without.

Kim of What Claudia Wore blog: “With me, it’s shoes — always shoes — and the taller the better. I was going to wax poetic about a pair of open-toed Frye booties that stole my heart. But then — speaking of impractical cut-outs, right? — I happened upon this blazer. No good would come of me owning it. Inevitably, it’d lead to a lot of outfits featuring tank tops. In October. In New England. Whatever — I must have it. I love unexpected details, those pieces that make people cock their head slightly and say, ‘Huh.’ I love those moments when it all comes together and you get that Holy Grail of personal style compliments: ‘Only you could wear that.'” Click on over to our friends at Lemondrop to keep reading!

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Sep 14

Stylehive’s Stylescopes Bring Glitter And Glitz With The Perfect Jewelry!

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imageEvery culture in history has some kind of traditional adornment. Anything from simple silver chains to heavy gold pieces to natural stones and leather, people have always felt the need to accessorize and enhance their appearance. With so many different types of stones and jewelry styles, we come to learn that not every look is right for us. Some looks we can pull off effortlessly, while others make us look like we just raided mom’s jewelry box. Different metals, stones and styles bring out assets from each individual sign and can either enhance or take away from our natural glow. Capricorns, your reserved nature is perfect for an elegant, multi-strand lariat while a romantic Pisces may prefer something a little more unique and whimsical. The stars have spoken so turn to our slideshow to see your perfectly paired jewelry choice!

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Sep 11

Video Style Steal: Rihanna & Her Boys “Run This Town,” Street Warrior Style

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imageAfter all the relationship drama and Hollywood hype she’s had to deal with in the past year, Rihanna is back — and she’s not coming quietly. In Jay-Z’s latest single “Run This Town,” also featuring Kanye West, RiRi makes it clear that she’s armed and ready for the spotlight, stronger and fiercer than ever. The politically-charged video was filmed in New York’s Fort Totten Park and depicts a chaotic mob revolt, representative of a more literal take on the song’s title. While an exact replication of Rihanna’s video get-ups may send more than a few quirked eyebrows your way, you can take her militia-style costumes as inspiration in perfecting your own look as a style soldier. Click “See Video” to watch Jay, Rihanna, & Kanye’s video revolution, then check the slideshow to see some Rihanna-inspired pieces for your shopping pleasure. Photo Credit: MTV.com

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Sep 11

Hats Off To Hattie Carnegie!

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imageHattie Carnegie’s life reads like a modern-day Cinderella story. After all, she went from a poor girl working at Macy’s to a woman who created and ran a $10-million empire of ready-to-wear clothing, hats, perfume and costume jewelry. And her costume jewelry has become quite a collecting favorite! For the budding collector, a good resource is Hattie Carnegie Jewelry: Her Life And Legacy, which has almost 500 photos of her amazing earrings, necklaces, pins and bracelets. Her jewelry signature is one of several marks: “Hattie Carnegie,” “Carnegie” or sometimes simply “HC” and it is widely available on eBay and other online vintage websites. Now just click the slideshow for a selection of outstanding vintage Hattie Carnegie pieces to start your collection.

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Sep 11

Couture In The City Introduces Farr West Luxury Lingerie!

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imageLindsey Roscoe has been designing luxury intimate apparel for over 30 years. She began working from the time Farr West was established in 1974, along with her parents and co-founders Jack and Iris Farr. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University in Fashion Design in 1974, she and her parents began their enterprise, and by 1979 Lindsey was the head designer and had her own Lindsey Roscoe label. She worked with luminaries such as Roy Raymond, who founded Victoria’s Secret. Under Lindsey’s direction, Farr West has designed numerous collections of intimate apparel, from luxurious robes to sensuous sleepwear to everyday undergarments. When her parents retired in 2000, Lindsey took over as CEO of Farr West. Farr West has made its specialty luxury undergarments with a strong emphasis on anti-cling slips and camisoles. Farr West’s three registered trademarks include Farr West, with a collection of essential garments like slips and camisoles, Lindsey Roscoe, specializing in garments trimmed in high quality lace work, and Lindsey Luxe, designer silk daywear, super soft sleepwear, and garments made of stretch, anti-cling charmeuse developed by Lindsey herself. To find out more about Farr West Lingerie, click over to our friends at Couture In The City!
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Sep 11

CollegeCandy Shows How To Jump On The High-Waisted Skirt Trend!

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imageLike most of you, I am a [recently graduated but not willing to accept it] college student who would rather dish out money for fashion than food. But sometimes, like in a recession (or when I’m really hungry), that doesn’t work out so well. A girl’s gotta eat (and look fabulous), right? Which is why I was having some serious issues lately. You see, I am in love with the whole high-waisted skirt look that I see on celebs like Lauren Conrad and Amanda Bynes. It’s slimming and cute and I loooove it. But I can’t justify spending a good chunk of change on a skirt that will be out of style in 6 months when I have 10 perfectly fine skirts lining my closet. So I decided to figure out a way to turn what I already got into what I want. Turns out, it’s not that hard to make your own high-waisted skirt. Even for crafty rejects like myself. Jump over to the CollegeCandy blog for the quick & simple step-by-step!
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