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Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: Black Leggings

Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: Black Leggings

There were three things you HAD to have in your closet in order to be cool in the 80’s: a pair of acid wash jeans,…

Shoe Boots: Fall 2006 Fashion Preview

The hot new boot this season is actually a shoe. Everyone from Vogue to Topshop are featuring shoe boots as the new boots for fall.…

Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: The Wide Belt

Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: The Wide Belt

The wide belt is another accessory making a major comeback this fall. The belt, sometimes called an “Obi”, from the belt/binding used to hold a…

Best Scarves on a Budget: Reader Advice

Best Scarves on a Budget: Reader Advice

Wait a minute . . . scarves? Sounds a bit wintery, doesn’t it? But we’re not talking grandma-knitted wool mufflers here—we mean something more along…

Fashion Trend: The Head Scarf—Start Practicing Now

Fashion Trend: The Head Scarf—Start Practicing Now

What: According to The Telegraph’s Style Page (and thanks to designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Dolce & Gabbana) the head scarf may be poised…

Fashion Trend: On the Fringe

Fashion Trend: On the Fringe

What: The latest thing in fashion embellishment—fringes. What We Say: We thought maybe it was just us, but we’ve definitely noticed a significant increase in…

Accessories: What to Buy Fall 2008

Accessories: What to Buy Fall 2008

Fall fashion trends are great and all, but if your bank account is running a little thin these days (and seriously, whose isn’t?) picking up…

What to Buy for Fall: Macy’s

What to Buy for Fall: Macy’s

Macy’s is where to head when you want stylish but not super-trendy items of decent quality, on a budget. We think all these picks (sorted…

Up to 70% Off at New York & Company: Daily Deal

Up to 70% Off at New York & Company: Daily Deal

The Deal: Get Up To 70% Off at New York & Company The Lowdown: Who can argue with up to 70% off? We like New…

Isaac Mizrahi Fall 2008 Collection: News Alert

Isaac Mizrahi Fall 2008 Collection: News Alert

What: Isaac Mizrahi’s fall collection for Target debuts, and it’s full of transition pieces that will make the browning of leaves and shortening of days…

Free Shipping at Target on Orders of $50 or More: Daily Deal

Free Shipping at Target on Orders of $50 or More: Daily Deal

The Deal: Spend $50 in women’s or accessories items at Target, and get free shipping The Lowdown: Okay, you know you were going to shop…

Fashion Trend Alert: Peacock

Fashion Trend Alert: Peacock

We’ve spotted the distinctive colors and print of the proud bird on the streets, in stores, and on a beautiful dress Eva Longoria wore to…

Fashion Week for the Rest of Us: Daily Poll

Fashion Week for the Rest of Us: Daily Poll

poll by twiigs.com Image courtesy of Old Navy. Product Info: Ruffle Top and Denim Pencil Skirt from Old Navy Women’s Plus (available online only).

What to Buy Fall 2008: Payless

What to Buy Fall 2008: Payless

Payless is a TBF favorite for on-trend shoes that last through more than 7 seconds of wear and are actually—dare we say it?—cheap. The big…

Countryside Style: Daily Poll

Countryside Style: Daily Poll

poll by twiigs.com Image courtesy of Style.com

Fashion Trend: Open Front Cardigans

Fashion Trend: Open Front Cardigans

What: Drapey, open front cardigans as an alternative to the jacket or traditional cardigan What We Say: Because it’s feminine and interesting, we like it—however,…

How Will You Stay Up-To-Date on Fashion Week?: Daily Poll

How Will You Stay Up-To-Date on Fashion Week?: Daily Poll

poll by twiigs.com Image courtesy of Club VED.

Back to School Sales, Pinching Pennies, and Gearing up for Fashion Week: Daily Poll Wrap-Up

Back to School Sales, Pinching Pennies, and Gearing up for Fashion Week: Daily Poll Wrap-Up

School’s back in session and that means Fashion Week isn’t far behind.  As we gear up to look at the future of fashion, here’s a…

Fur Vest: Daily Poll

Fur Vest: Daily Poll

poll by twiigs.com Image courtesy of Style.com.

Should High End Designers Put Out Collections For Plus Size Women?: Daily Poll

Should High End Designers Put Out Collections For Plus Size Women?: Daily Poll

poll by twiigs.com Image courtesy of NY Post.

What to Buy Fall 2008: Forever 21

What to Buy Fall 2008: Forever 21

Ah, Forever 21. High quality? Not so much. On trend and super affordable? Definitely. Which is why we wouldn’t suggest you purchase your entire wardrobe…

Messy Chignon: Daily Poll

Messy Chignon: Daily Poll

poll by twiigs.com Image courtesy of Style Frizz.

Fashion Trend Alert: Tie-Neck Blouses

Fashion Trend Alert: Tie-Neck Blouses

In the past, only certain types of women have been able to truly pull off menswear , Katharine Hepburn among them. Right now though, aspects…

Free Shipping at dELiA*s With Code: Daily Deal

Free Shipping at dELiA*s With Code: Daily Deal

The Deal: Free shipping on dELiA*s orders over $25: Use code DWLAFF. The Lowdown: dELiA*s is a great source for both junior-oriented clothing and trendy…

First Look: Jonathan Saunders for Target

First Look: Jonathan Saunders for Target

What: Jonathan Saunders for Target, due to hit stores Oct. 5. What We Say: Afraid fall/winter means dreary fashion? Not so, if you’re cruising the…