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Budget Fashion’s More Than Basics
What: Lately, everyone’s been talking basics. Basics, basics, basics...basically (forgive us) meaning clothes you can wear for all kinds of occasions and weather, that can be easily transformed through mixing and matching and accessorizing. However, we might have missed the boat. Apparently, shoppers “are not playing it safe” but are actually getting bolder with their style decisions. Except this time around (amid the recession), they’re just looking for more jaw-dropping pieces. By working with their current wardrobe and seeking out dramatic clothes that also offer up a lot of value, ...
Read MoreAnna Sui for Target Apparel Collection
What: Finally! The Anna Sui for Target collection is here. The much-talked-about line - (infamously) inspired by the CW’s “Gossip Girl” - has hit stores, on and off line. And we’re looking forward to checking it out. Pieces include a $19.99 pair of leggings, $44.99 empire dress, and $34.99 plaid crop pants. If you want in on the action, you’ve gotta make up your mind about what to buy by October 17th - the Anna Sui/Target collection will only be around for a limited time.
What We Say: We’re bummed that most the line costs over $30, but we think it will be a refreshing and edgy ...
Read MoreSpring Fashion 2010: Rebecca Taylor, Tracy Reese and Milly
Rebecca Taylor
From The Designer: “The Rebecca Taylor girl for spring explores urban femininity. She works, lives and plays in the city. Towering printed sandals and architectural structured stretch dresses are softened with femme corset-inspired bustiers and flippy, fun, pull on printed skirts. Our girl likes to wear her boyfriend’s blazers and super soft cashmere athletic inspired sweaters thrown over top tiny leather skirts. Spring 2010 encompasses playful use of colors, prints and textures. The palette is intense with shades of big apple reds, shocking pinks, electric blues, ...
Skin Is In at NY Fashion Week
What: Bellies are back. At least judging by many of the looks on the Fashion Week runways in New York, where designers like Charlotte Ronson, Yigal Azrouel, Alexander Wang, and Cynthia Steffe showed off midriff-baring tops alongside other ‘80s inspired looks like shoulder pads, leggings, and acid-wash jeans.
What They Say:
“The bare-belly tops that have emerged as a popular look on the runways were well represented here — some skirts had the midriff cut out — and plenty of skin…”
Top 5 for Fall 2009: Plaid
Plaid’s back for fall. For better or worse, the pattern has become a fashion constant, so wear it - just wear it wisely. Please note: petite fashionistas should avoid wearing the print from head to toe and focus more on embellishing outfits with plaid accents (jackets, hats, belts, handbags) so that the design doesn’t swallow them whole.
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Pantone Releases Color Report for Spring 2010
Color forecasters Pantone, released their fashion color forecast for Spring/Summer 2010, with Violet (aka Soft purple) and Aurora (cutesy name for yellow) leading the way as the most popular colors according to an article in WWD.
Check Pantone’s Color Forecast Below:
Top Fall 2009 Beauty Trends: Makeup
Smoky/Intense/Dramatic Eyes
Smoky eyes have been de riguer for some time now, but for fall 2009, beauty mavens are kicking it up a notch with bold lines (think dark smudgy kohls or defining black liner) and deep color (dark purples and blues are hot). This is not a workplace-friendly look, so if you do indulge (and quite frankly, we suggest you do) keep it softer for day with some subtle gray shadows and kick it up for evening by adding some sweeping color and dark definition all around ...
Top Fall 2009 Beauty Trends: Hair
Now that it’s August, it’s time to start thinking ahead to fall. We’re less worried about raking leaves and more concerned with bigger issues at hand—like how we should be boosting our beauty routine to suit the season. Fortunately, the fall runway shows and style powers-that-be have given us plenty of hints as to what we should be thinking beauty-wise in the cooler days to come. Our top ten trends to try:
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