May 11

Lookin’ Good From Bottom To Top With Stylehive’s Stylescopes!

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imageOne thing I love about the warmer months, aside from the influx of fun Spring and Summer trends, is the new freedom to don cropped pants, silky skirts, and short shorts without freezing my hiney off or looking like a total fool and/or floozy. Without the pressure of having to cover up for the sake of keeping warm, the possibilities when it comes to stylish bottoms are truly bottomless — whether you dare to bare those gams, or prefer to keep them sheathed in longer slacks made from a more breathable, spring-friendly material. With all the fashionable options available, how does a girl decide which kind of skirt or trousers best suits her tush? You could go the expensive route and buy every pair of pants, capris, shorts, or skirt in sight… or you could let the stars be your guide and let Stylescopes help you dress to impress and charm the pants off everyone this week! Pisces girls will look tailored and chic in a pair of high-wasted high waters, Virgos will hit the town looking edgy in a zipper-front skirt, and Tauruses will knock out two birds with one stone in a cute one-shoulder romper! Check out the slideshow for your sign and take a look at some cute outfit halves that will be sure to complete your most stylish ensemble this week!

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May 11

Bye-Bye Bling! Spring Jewelry Goes Au Natural

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imageLike most girls, I’m a sucker for anything shiny. I’ve been known to even gravitate towards random objects on the sidewalk that happen to catch the sun, only to find that it’s a piece of wadded up gum wrapper or a rogue screw from a nearby construction site. The era of the “bling” was an exciting one, but as I mature, I find my tastes are maturing as well. I still love diamonds (or the more affordable cubic zirconia, let’s be honest), but overly bedazzled pendants and baubles just seem a little juvenile and take over an outfit and its wearer instead of accenting it. This spring, it’s time to go au natural! Keep your shirts on because I was referring to all the beautiful natural stones that we are seeing in stores! The natural stones used range from agate to Zhichuan jade and anything pretty in between. We’re seeing pearls, turquoise and onyx chips adorning thin, multi-layered chains, large pieces of quartz and corals hanging from leather straps, bold cuffs boasting a variety of natural gems, and even bangles made exclusively from one stone. With a variety of great colors like vibrant teals, demure purples and dazzling orange-reds as well as varying sizes and lengths, it is fun to layer and mix this new spring trend to really express what you’re trying to say! Or, invest in one great statement piece and let it speak for you! Click my slideshow to see some favorites.

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May 11

Get Your Stripe On, Go Nautical!

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imageThe nautical look isn’t exactly new, but while trends are all well and good, there’s a reason some things are always in style. Fresh and smart, the navy-and-white-stripe combo exudes effortless chic. A summer staple, here are some picks to add to your wardrobe.

1. A teeny-weeny, striped bikini is an easy way to get your toe into the water as far as all things stripey are concerned. Make sure your lines aren’t too thick, and you’ll be good to go.
2. We love Gap’s bow-toed skimmers. They give you a hint of sailor and look adorable with dresses, shorts, and jeans alike.
3. Everyone needs sweet sundresses for summer, and we suggest one that comes in three different colors, a flattering shape, and sea-ready appeal. Try it with the Gap flats, and you’ll be the prettiest sailor around.

For more nautical ideas, read on at The Frisky!

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May 10

Jewelry From Litter SF Is Everyone’s Treasure!

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imageSick and tired of your usual jewelry? It’s time to look beyond the boring bracelet and necklace and look to LITTER. No– not the trash you find on the street, the line of jewelry created by the dynamic sister duo Mackenzie Burdick and Rachael Mann. The girls make shoe chains, rings, headpieces and all sorts of other unexpected things that have me coveting every single chain link they put their hands on. The entire collection has an expected toughness to it and lends itself perfectly to that rough and tumble aesthetic I’ve been known to rave about time and again. Turn your shoes into one-of-a-kind pieces with their fashion forward shoe jewelry. Take a simple t-shirt into extraordinary with one of their chain harnesses. Chain rings and ear cuffs as well as some crazy sterling silver cougar claws round out the collection of eclectic jewelry. I took a minute to pick the brains of this San Francisco-based duo and find out what goes on in those creative little heads of theirs. Read on to find out more, and check out the slideshow to see some the designs. You can purchase them on Littersf.com.

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May 09

Video Style Steal: Kelly Clarkson Buttons Up, Then Lets Loose In “I Do Not Hook Up”

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imageIf it wasn’t clear enough in the previous Kelly Clarkson style steal, I’m totally loving the songstress’s comeback as she rides it out, and I fully intend to soak up her rocker-chick presence in the spotlight until she goes back into hibernation and deprives me of catchy breakup therapy tunes for another long while. In the video for her first single, “My Life Would Suck Without You,” Kelly showed us her softer side with a casual-cool take on her usual edgy style, and now with her second single, “I Do Not Hook Up,” Kelly tackles rumors head on and proves that she doesn’t need a boy on her arm to complete her outfit! One thing I’ve always loved about her videos is the way she tells a story through the scenes, and then never fails to break out with a belting chorus in a kick-ass outfit, rocking out with her band behind her. Makes me wish I had my own music-playing entourage to whip my hair in front of! While I’ll never be Kelly Clarkson (aside from our matching and nose studs and curvy rear ends), I can at least covet the clothes she dons in the video as she causes a ruckus at an uppity lunch party, then lets loose onstage while out on the town. With a sexy fitted halter dress and studded shoes made to walk all over those misbehaving boys, it’s way easier to channel Kelly’s looks than it is to sing along to the video on-key! Click SEE VIDEO to watch it for yourself, then check out the slideshow to find out how you can cop her clothing!

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May 08

Say Hello To Retro Cut Swim Suits!

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imageDespite what may be going on in Brazil, the trend this spring isn’t squint-and-you’ll-miss-it bikinis. This summer it’s all about the pinup-girl-inspired swimwear: high-waisted bikinis, sweetheart necklines and hourglass silhouettes. These vintage inspired bikinis are perfect for playing some beach blanket bingo or hitting the hottest luau. Inspired by fabulous pin up girls of the 50’s and surf goddesses of the 60’s these bikinis have a sweetly sexy vibe, proving that sometimes less skin is more. Elizabeth O’Brien Berg, a line based out of Brooklyn, NY is a great line of vintage inspired cut swimsuits. The suits are cute, sexy, retro, ruffled, and slightly vampy. Even Victoria’s Secret has hopped on the retro sexy trend with great and affordable suits. If you have a boyish figure, look for suits with a high-waisted bottoms to give you that hourglass shape. Lacking a bit on top? These retro bikinis with ruffles and bows on top are perfect to give a little oommph. Check out the SLIDESHOW to view more modern-day pinup style bikinis in stores.

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May 08

Dial Up Spring Style With Vintage Costume Jewelry

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imageDiamonds may be forever but it could take what seems like forever before you can save enough to splurge on them, especially in today’s economy. And with gold prices in the stratosphere, what’s a fashionista to do? Turn to vintage costume jewelry! Instead of spending money on new clothes this season, why not try adding a handful of unique vintage jewelry pieces to punch up the items already hanging in your closet? By choosing rhinestones over diamonds, baked enamel over turquoise, and semi-precious stones over precious stones, you can razzle and dazzle on a much lower budget without sacrificing an ounce of style. Plus, if you select wisely, you might even see a 10-15% gain in value as the years pass by. Just click the slideshow for a hand-picked selection of great vintage costume jewelry choices.

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May 07

Bravo’s “The Fashion Show” Debuts Tonight!

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imageThink you’ve got to wait until Project Runway to return to the tube before you get your fashion tv fix? No worries, tonight is the premiere of Bravo’s newest show, The Fashion Show. Hosted by designer Isaac Mizrahi (you can definitely count on him to provide funny and quotable sound bites every episode!) and entertainer Kelly Rowland, watch fifteen designers compete to win $125,000 and a chance to sell their designs to the public. Each week, the designers will have to go through not one, but two challenges. Mizrahi and Rowland will also serve as judges alongside Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion, Fern Mallis and a special guest judge every week. But in the end, viewers like you will be able to choose the winner of the grand prize. Watch the video to see an introduction to all the designers and choose your favorite. Catch the series premiere tonight at 10/9c and visit Bravo for more info!
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May 07

Exclusive Stella McCartney Cloud-Print Collab With Pop Artist Sir Peter Blake Is At Net-A-Porter

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imageDesigner Stella McCartney’s latest capsule collection has us floating on air. Exclusive to Net-a-Porter, Stella’s exclusive collection features a graphic cloud print by Sir Peter Blake. Blake is one of Britain’s most well-known pop artists and is famous for The Beatles’ album sleeve for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. And to think that Sir Peter Blake was paid only a pittance (200 pounds) for the 1967 album! Stella’s Sir Peter Blake cloud-print collection features a dress made of silk jersey, which takes on an ethereal summery feel with its flowing draped sleeves, a deep V-neck and a self-tie sash at waist. Other pieces include an organic cotton tee, wedge tie espadrille wedges and cloud-print tote. Check out our friends at TheFind for more info and other hot fashion finds!
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May 07

How To Make A Top From Your Dad’s Old Silk Ties

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imageJennifer Stern is a contributor at CraftStylish, a site dedicated to do-it-yourself art and design projects. Below she shares how you can turn Dad’s old duds into a flowy new top for yourself!

I have a pile of old ties that my dad cast off to me– it turned out to be a treasure trove of silk fabric! I decided to embark on a design adventure; I wanted to make something out of them that didn’t have the “this was made from men’s silk ties” look. I took advantage of the fact that neckties are cut on the bias and used them to make a top with a little flutter. After choosing seven or eight ties from the pile, I took them apart. Then I draped them on my dress form. As I played with them, I ended up using two ties over each shoulder, joining them in the center front and back. This created a graceful V-neck. The ties closest to the shoulders created a fluttery cap sleeve. I joined the front and back with a tie on each side, finishing the armholes at the same time! After I finished draping and sewing, I stood back to evaluate the design– it looked like a top that was made from ties! The telltale prints and colors combined with the pointed tips at the hem were a dead giveaway. I have to admit, it was pretty interesting with the ready-made “handkerchief” hem, but keeping with my original goal, I chopped off the points at the ends of the ties to straighten out the hem. With the weight of the lined points gone, the result was a graceful draping top…I love it!

Head over to the CraftStylish blog for the step-by-step instructions on how to make your own top, along with tons of other stylish how-tos!

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