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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,…

Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: Gray, Gray, Gray

Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: Gray, Gray, Gray

Gray is this fall’s MUST have color. Whether a heather gray jersey dress like the one above (at Old Navy) or a steel gray cashmere…

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…

Fashion Rumors: Lace Gloves and Stirrup Pants

I recently heard two very disturbing fashion rumors: that stirrup pants will make a comeback next fall and that the Madonna half lace glove is…

Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: The Skinny (Jeans)

Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: The Skinny (Jeans)

There’s something about this fall’s new “it” jeans, the skinny jeans, that makes me feel uncomfortable. Maybe it’s the fact that the jeans are a…

Getting the Shoe Boot For Cheap: Fall Fashion Preview 2006

So you want to try the new shoe boot trend-but don’t want to spend a crazy amount of cash for a one season trend? Look…

Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: Call of the Wild or Something like that

Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: Call of the Wild or Something like that

Like the movie “The Exorcist”, animal prints scare me. It’s not that I’m afraid that wearing a pair of animal printed shoes will make my…

The Rumors are True—Stirrups are Back!

It’s official, stirrup pants are back. Victoria’s Secret Fall Preview Catalog featured stirrup pants for $32.00 (Thanks Christie for the tip). Now, I must go…

Fashion Trend: The Statement Necklace

Fashion Trend: The Statement Necklace

Recently we reported on the charm necklace -- you know, sweet, pretty, delicate—and this week, the necklace trend? The bold, flashy, splashy statement necklace. Which…

Paint Splatters: British Style on a Budget

Paint Splatters: British Style on a Budget

Who’d have thought that your old paint-splattered t-shirt reserved only for DIY could become the trendiest item in your wardrobe? This season, designers have delved…

Summer Fashion Trend: The White Dress

Summer Fashion Trend: The White Dress

What: The Rise of the White Dress What We Say: Okay, okay, we get it already! Everywhere you turn right now—and we do mean everywhere—you…

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…

The Gray T-Shirt Dress: High Vs. Low

The Gray T-Shirt Dress: High Vs. Low

It seems the gray t-shirt dress is the latest mid-summer trend amongst the Hollywood set, and we can’t really argue with it’s comfort or ease.…

Fashion Advice: Navy as a Summer Neutral

Fashion Advice: Navy as a Summer Neutral

What: Not ready to get back to black? Navy is another great neutral that’s not too heavy for the hottest part of summer . .…

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…

Roaring 20s Style: Fashion Trend

Roaring 20s Style: Fashion Trend

What: The decade inspiring fashionistas this fall? The Roaring 20s. This makes us happy. What We Say: A few days ago we talked about fringe…

Leather Jackets, Casio Watch Giveaway, and Mad for Plaid: See Jack Shop

Leather Jackets, Casio Watch Giveaway, and Mad for Plaid: See Jack Shop

The latest scoop on men’s budget fashion from our stylish brother blog, See Jack Shop: ~ Love a guy in a leather jacket? Help the…

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…

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 Trend Alert: Checkers

Fashion Trend Alert: Checkers

Checkers and gingham have been updated with bright colors and modern cuts—meaning they’re no longer relegated to the farm. The trends been spotted on Reese…

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…

New York City Fashion Week Spring 09: Nicole Miller

New York City Fashion Week Spring 09: Nicole Miller

What: Nicole Miller Runway Show, Salon, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09 The Lowdown: Citing voodoo as an influence for this Spring 09 collection,…

New York City Fashion Week Spring 09: BCBGMAXAZRIA

New York City Fashion Week Spring 09: BCBGMAXAZRIA

What: BCBGMAXAZRIA, Tent, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09 The Lowdown: BCBGMAXAZRIA for Spring 08 is clearly all about a few key elements—draping, the…

New York City Fashion Week Spring 09: Charlotte Ronson

New York City Fashion Week Spring 09: Charlotte Ronson

What: Charlotte Ronson Runway Show, Promenade, New York Fashion Week Spring 09 The Lowdown: It’s official. Black and gray are big for Spring—but color us…