want it! portfolio clutch

31Oct07

Generally I don’t like to hail Lindsay Lohan for anything. But I have to say I love this clutch portfolio thingie. The color is beautiful and the way it and her orange tights brighten up the all-gray look are crushworthy.
She also seems to be doing well post-2nd stint in rehab. I suppose only time [...]

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trend: tuxedo-inspired

29Oct07

A formalized version of the menswear trend, the tuxedo-inspired pieces add a bit of sophistication to any girl’s wardrobe. The mostly monochromatic color palette is very on-trend.

Available at either Urban Outfitters or shopbop.com.

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hot site: la redoute

29Oct07

This Web site is filled with such affordable gems. France’s favorite shopping source provides designer fashion, chic apparel, shoes, accessories and more.
La Redoute — with 75 years of catalog experience — has long been a household name. It offers Kenzo Takada, Paco Rabanne, Karl Lagerfeld, Viktor & Rolf, Jean Paul Gaultier and Ungaro — to [...]

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if i had $1 million

26Oct07

Notte by Marchesa brocade swing coat, $795

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gossip girl fashion

26Oct07

I found this video (suprisingly) a tad inspiring. I especially love the Blair outfit with the polka dot skirt, plaid shirt and jewel-encrusted cardigan. Very cute!

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antm

26Oct07

So it took me a while to pick my favorites for this season’s America’s Next Top Model. I try to base it on who is the best and also who would be a great role model in the fashion industry. The only time my girl has won was when Miss Caridee took home the prize. [...]

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best cover of 2007?

25Oct07

Which of these finalists do you think should win the best fashion cover of 2007? We all know I never cheer for Kate Moss, so that one is out for me. I don’t understand why the Jessica Biel cover is even here. But I love love love the Harper’s Bazaar cover with Drew Barrymore on [...]

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holidays are coming!

25Oct07

With the holidays upon us (it’s almost Halloween and the Christmas decorations are already out), holiday worthy dresses are popping up in all our favorite stores. I was browsing Urban Outfitters today for the colorblock and white shoes posts and noticed tons of cute dresses I want right now!

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trend: colorblock

25Oct07

Colorblocking is a modern twist on monochrome. It puts color together in blocks instead of intermingling them in patterns. Look at the juxtaposition below. The first Cynthia Rowley dress is colorblocked while the Anna Sui dress (right) is patterned.
vs.
Other enviable colorblocked looks:

From Urban Outfitters:

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white shoes

25Oct07

These have been catching my eye recently. It’s after Labor Day, but rules were made to be broken, right!?

All available from Urban Outfitters.

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