Dec 31

Amsterdam International Fashion Week: Oilily

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Oilily presented their Fall/Winter ’09 collection with lots of gold! Alive with charm, colour, quality, and original prints, the unique collection enables any woman, young or old, to accentuate her own individuality. Rich fabrics, dreamy and surreal graphics stood side by side to create deliberately rebellious but feminine designs. Viennese artists from the early 1900s such as Hundertwasser and Klimt were the inspiration for this collection’s prints, colour palette and decorative embellishments. With just a few fundamental amendments here and there, Oilily’s striking womenswear designs transform into the most beautiful new creations for girls.
The collection ranges from voluminous skirts to snug wool cardigans, as well as eye-catching tops and sophisticated dresses made from rich, dramatic fabrics.

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Dec 31

Dealers Of The Purple Cloth Go “Prepster Chic” At Karmaloop!

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imageThe fall delivery of Dealers of the Purple Cloth, “Prepster Chic,” is now available at Karmaloop. The collection features an array of quirky bow ties, ruffles and hunter fabrics, from tank tops to tees to button-ups. “We wanted to put out the message that nerdy is cool and intelligence is sexy,” said Creative Director Lydia Nam. As an emerging women’s brand based out of Toronto, Dealers has developed a reputation for creative designs that inspire individuality and personal expression. Fall must-haves include The Henley Thermal with Kangaroo Pockets and The Hunter Bow Tank. Look at the slideshow for some of our favorites, then check out the full collection at Karmaloop.com.

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Dec 31

Furnish Your Home With One-Of-A-Kind Designs From Baker Furniture

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image“Enchanting,” “exclusive” and “one-of-a-kind” are words that describe legendary design icon Tony Duquette, his lavish LA estate “Dawnridge,” and Baker Furniture’s luxury line by Hutton Wilkinson. Join Wilkinson, (who worked with Duquette for 30 years as an apprentice, assistant and then business partner) as he gives us a glimpse inside a magical home where inspiration and beauty reside. “The Select Works of Tony Duquette” line features recreations of his furniture, lighting and accessories and is available at Baker Furniture locations worldwide. Wilkinson also creates bold, colorful jewelry pieces that follow the Duquette design aesthetic– and as he says, “If it’s not fabulous, it’s meaningless.”
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Dec 31

Dress Up Your Gadgets In Mulberry Accessories For Apple Products

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imageYour Apple laptops, iPhones and more will get more chic soon with the launch of the new Mulberry accessories for Apple products. The line of bags and gadget holders for men and women feature protective padding, headphone access, and Mulberry’s luxe leather and designs. The collection includes bags in Mulberry’s natural leathers as well as gorgeous MacBook and MacBook Pro sleeves and small bags in the season’s colors or a bold smudged leopard print. The goods will be available Nov 1st in stores the UK, then starting December 1st, they will be available online. Sign up via the Mulberry web site to receive a reminder when they arrive. Click over to Coquette to read more on the latest fashion news and trends!
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Dec 31

Fake Diamonds for the Elizabeth Taylor in You!

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imageDiamonds, of course, are a girl’s best friend. But in this economy, who has the money to go out and drop some serious cash on a rock? Enter the world of lovely costume jewelry. Oversized faux diamonds are fun, cheap and look great with anything from an evening dress to jeans and a t-shirt! I love the “Big As A House” diamond ring from Fred Flare — only $9 and makes a huge impact! For something a bit more vintage, what about the tea party ring from Banana Republic? Its vintage cut and mix of materials send a perfect mix of “this is an heirloom” and “this is fabulous.” Check out my slideshow for other lovely faux diamonds!

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Dec 31

6 Geeky Gimmicky Cameras That Are Way More Fun Than Your Canon!

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imageWhether you’re a true studied photographer or simply rely on your iPhone and TwitPic to document your daily adventures, nowadays everyone’s got the photo bug in some form or another. But have you noticed that despite the ever-increasing accessibility, portability and quality of cameras with all the latest tech developments, all the newly released digi gadgets have just started to look and function basically the same? Quick and convenient, sure, but borrring! Bring the creativity back to picture-taking and add some variety to those thousands of extended arm self-portraits you have tagged on Facebook with a novelty camera. Print photos instantly on the go with the Fuji Instax Camera (no need to scrounge around for your USB cord!), or create pop art portraits with the Pop Cam from Fred Flare. These novelty cameras aren’t exactly a practical replacement for your usual point-and-shoot, but they’re a fun addition to anyone who loves living behind the lens! Take a look at the slideshow for the 6 quirkiest cameras on the e-shelves today!

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Dec 31

Purple Handbags Are A Must Have for Fall

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imageStand out from a sea of black! Rich hues are in this fall, so why not give your outfit a pop of color with a purple handbag? I love this Kooba Amber Shoulder bag ($545 at Neiman Marcus) for it’s roomy size, not so flashy gold hardware, and cool looking bow detail. The Caroline Shoulder Bag (On Sale for $169 at Neiman Marcus) with watersnake skin gives a glamorous touch to an everyday bag. Finally, the Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Huge Hillier Leather Hobo ($498 at Bloomingdales) is sleek, roomy, and versatile with two strap lengths. Check out Coquette for more stylish purple bags for fall.
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Dec 31

Make Your Wedding The Sweetest Day Ever With A Candy Buffet!

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imageForget picture frame magnets, mixed CDs, and those other gimmicky favors you’ve been considering doling out to your wedding attendees. Get on your guests’ sweet side with a spread of sweet treats! Candy buffets are a fun, colorful reception trend nowadays that are used in place of favors (no, not in place of dinner!) and look gorgeously festive when matched with your wedding colors. With overflowing tiers of homemade goods, trays of colorful truffles, or decorative jars full of your everyday favorite goodies, you can arrange a beautiful table complete with cute candy scoops and personalized to-go boxes and part with guests on a sweet note! You can even ditch the color scheme and stick with a theme, like a fireside s’mores bar for a rustic reception! Check out Wedding Bee’s Candy Buffet Wiki page for some advice on setting up your own, complete with example pictures and links to all the sugary supplies, and don’t forget to take a look at the slideshow for some more cute ideas!
Photo Credit: WeddingBee.com

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Dec 31

Kate Moss Fall 2009 Collection Available Now At TopShop.com

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imageThe Fall/Winter 2009 Kate Moss for TopShop Collection is now available on the store’s website. With the new collaboration, Moss and TopShop emphasize vintage glamour and smart, grown-up pieces. But don’t worry — there’s still a rock-n-roll element to Kate Moss’s collection, influenced by the best of the ’60s through the ’80s. Blouses and dresses in billowy chiffon are prominent, including this gorgeous Beaded Collar Swing Dress. Simple jersey tops are given a biker chick finish whether adorned with studs, beads or chain details, while eveningwear has an antique feel. Tarnished gold sequins are scattered over a maxi dress, waistcoat, and this cool Antique Sequin Bolero. Head over to Couture in the City for a run-down of some other pieces in the just-released collection!
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Dec 31

Hot In The Hive: Meringue Rings

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imageI have to admit that while I work in the notoriously food phobic fashion industry, I love all aspects of food. If you’re ever a fly on the wall of the Stylehive office, you can hear most of us gab about the latest cheap eats or restaurants we’ve been to. So of course, I’ve got to have some fashion accessories that look like food like my Ritz Cracker earrings and gum drop necklace. My fingers have been feeling lonely from the lack of food related goodies, but today’s the day! I found these super charming Meringue Rings that look good enough to eat. These realistic treats may look like they’re made of sugar and egg whites, but it’s actually silicone. They come in three sizes and inexpensive enough to buy as stocking stuffers for all your food loving fashionista friends. Just don’t be tempted to nibble on them!

Price: $22
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Meringue Rings to the Hive.

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