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Blake Lively/Serena Van Der Woodsen Style: On and off the small screen

2009-11-11T15:18:00.004-09:00

Although it’s been said before, Eric Daman and the Gossip Girl fashion team are constantly outdoing themselves. Season after season, they combine the hottest up and coming designer’s pieces with luxurious classics, creating a set wardrobe even the most experienced fashionista might covet. Today’s post is dedicated to one of his Gossip Girls dress up favorites, Blake Lively.

Lanvin Spring Tokyo Show Pushes Cultural Boundaries

2009-10-30T05:22:00.005-09:00

Last night, the worlds of fashion and sport collided when Lanvin staged a fashion show at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo stadium in Tokyo.   Creative director Alber Elbaz said the sumo stadium appealed to him because he couldn’t miss the chance to break a cultural taboo. Traditionally, women are prohibited from entering the stadium’s center ring, which is considered a sacred

Jimmy Choo's New H&M and Charity Lines

2009-10-29T08:51:00.010-09:00

H&M has finally revealed the new Jimmy Choo collection on their website. Here are a few of our favorite items: WWD also revealed this morning that Tamara Mellon, the founder and president of Jimmy Choo, has decided to raise money for African women and children exposed to HIV. Tonight she will unveil a limited edition capsule collection of shoes, bags and small accessories as part of the charity

Today's Inspiration: Caroline B.

2009-10-28T12:20:00.009-09:00

While researching social networking sites today at work, I ran across fashion networking site lookbook.nu where Caroline B. is clearly a fashionista favorite. I decided a quick procrastination break would be okay, and took a deeper look.Turns out Caroline Blomst is a the fashion editor of the swedish blog network Feber.se and a newspaper called City and has a popular fashion blog: Caroline Mode.

Fashion Police...no really.

2009-10-27T13:25:00.001-09:00

The culprits behind the recent celebrity home invasions have finally been caught. According to the LA Times, "Police allege that the friends, fascinated by Hollywood fashion, would case the stars' homes and then break in, taking clothing and jewelry.""Like many teenage girls, these friends were fascinated by the high fashion and flashy bling of such young Hollywood celebrities as Lindsay Lohan,

How do we feel about Olsenboye?

2009-10-27T08:29:00.007-09:00

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the business mavens behind The Row, Elizabeth and James, DualStar Entertainment Group and a ‘tween clothing line at Walmart, have announced their newest business endeavour. They are launching a new affordable and chic fashion line called Olsenboye, which will be sold exclusively at JCPenney starting in February. The First Lady of Fashion: gorgeous, statuesque and mix-and-match master to boot. She certainly has a soft spot for Thakoon and Jason Wu, but the item in her wardrobe that shows up most often is her Azzedine Alaia belt. Above you can see her dressing it up leaving Air Force One or casual while strolling the White House lawns. While many public figures won't be caught dead in

Rio de Janeiro for the Weekend

2009-10-23T06:41:00.007-09:00

As if Brazilian models (Giselle Bündchen, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Ana Beatriz Barros, to name a few...) don't bring Brazil enough attention already, the fashion community and a few rockstarlettes are hightailing it to Rio for the weekend to bring attention to Rio as a fashion center. According to WWD, "Donatella Versace, Francisco Costa, Riccardo Tisci and Marc Jacobs, along with a

Wholesale Gossip Girl-Inspired Fashion?

2009-10-22T11:17:00.005-09:00

I don’t know about you but this sounds fishy to me.... In a recent press release LightInTheBox.com announced that they’ve recently launched fashion selections inspired by Season Three of Gossip Girl. “LightInTheBox.com has been working with designers to make the clothes inspired by the TV series accessible and affordable to people around the world.” Oh I get it, they’ve

Nordstrom Rack to Open Store in Pentagon City

2009-10-22T11:02:00.005-09:00

Nordstrom announced it will open a Nordstrom Rack, a unit of the company's off-price retail division, in the Pentagon City area of Arlington, Va. Scheduled to open in fall 2010 at Pentagon Centre, the new store will be the closest Nordstrom Rack to downtown Washington D.C. Thrilled shopping saavy Washingtonians to ensue...

J.Crew Spring 2010: Military & Sparkles

2009-10-22T10:45:00.008-09:00

J.Crew's creative director Jenna Lyons presented her spring 2010 collection yesterday in New York at the company's downtown headquarters.A mix of utilitarian sportswear and cheerful sequined separates, the spring line combined camouflaged military jackets and khaki anoraks with pastel ruffled mini skirts and paillette-covered tunics. There were pops of bright coral, mint green, and pale blue set

Three Fashion Gurus Talk About Today's Problems with the Fashion Industry: Ashley Olsen, Robin Givhan and Isaac Mizrahi

2009-10-22T09:55:00.004-09:00

Last night at the 92nd Street Y in New York our city’s Washington Post fashionista Robin Givhan, Ashley Olsen and Isaac Mizrahi gathered to chat with Glamour's Cindi Leive about the "Future of Fashion." To find out more about what fashion magazines are doing wrong, why fashion is so hated, and the plethora of overly-thin models check out fashionista and fashionologie.

Steal Her Style: Rihanna

2009-08-07T07:33:00.010-09:00

Rihanna is evidence that every once and a while, certain fashion icons can pull off literally anything designers throw at them. Not only does she have a gorgeous face and a killer bod to boot, this leading lady has an innate sense of style that many of us would die to be able to pull off. It seems as though the recent unfortunate happenings between her and Chris Brown have only intensified her

What They're Wearing Now

2009-08-06T09:02:00.007-09:00

Today's post focuses on the ever inspiring street walking celebrity. Paparazzi stalking, hot celeb boyfriend woes, running late to casting calls....even the young and famous have problems, but these ladies have managed to look hot through it all. Here are this past month's picks for best celebrity street wear:Reese Witherspoon in a 3.1 Phillip Lim Scooter Skirt with a Marni Kim Gordon Printed

The Best of Super Saturday

2009-08-05T09:50:00.006-09:00

A good deal isn’t hard to find these days, but the deeply discounted duds offered at Super Saturday 12, last weekend in Water Mill, NY, were nothing to be scoffed at. Hosted by Donna Karan, Ariel Foxman, InStyle, Kelly Ripa and Blake Lively, this years Super Saturday raised $3.4 million for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Guests such as Lorraine Bracco, news legend Barbara

Arm Candy: The Givenchy Nightingale

2009-08-04T09:44:00.013-09:00

Today’s edition of Arm Candy focuses on the much loved Givenchy Nightingale. Classic, simple, and practical, the Nightingale is a sound investment piece. From day time to evening, this brilliant piece keeps you looking sophisticated and edgy at the same time. The handbag is a satchel with top zip and removable shoulder strap. The interior is fabric

Summer 2009 Nail Color Round Up

2009-07-25T05:05:00.005-09:00

We've seen this seasons edgiest colors (yellow) and most ubiquitous colors (coral) for two months now, so this season's hottest color list come as no surprise. Seeing as how we still have the hottest summer month to come and fashion repeats itself, here is a round up of what fashionable fingers and toes are wearing this summer 2009. SHOCK VALUE Give your look edge with

Models vs Celebs

2009-07-24T11:15:00.007-09:00

We all know that in the world of fashion, models have a look that most people aspire to. (The good news is, today's designers are becoming more and more aware of this impossible standard.) Anyways, it's always nice to know that other people still have a chance to rock these amazing clothes! I know all of us look like Cameron and Audrina, just kidding....but seriously, it's time for today's Model

Haven't you heard?

2009-03-26T07:33:00.005-09:00

Why "It" Bags Are Out - The Wall Street JournalLoeffler Randall's To Die For Spring 2009 Shoe CollectionDiane Von Furstenberg is adding another item to her oeuvre: eyewear "The designer paired with Marchon Eyewear to develop and distribute a collection of sunglasses and ophthalmic lenses, due to hit high-end specialty and optical stores in January. Von Furstenberg said she was pleased to reenter

Ode to Natasha Richardson

2009-03-23T10:50:00.006-09:00

As you all know, Richardson died last Wednesday due to a head injury sustained during a skiing accident in Quebec. This entry is dedicated to her lifelong passions: screen and stage, as well as her graceful unique style. You may remember Richardson as heiress-turned-bank-robber Patricia Hearst in Paul Schrader’s 1988 film, “Patty Hearst” or as Sally Bowles in the 1998 Broadway revival of “Cabaret

Could This Be My Real Job Please?

2009-02-09T13:58:00.016-09:00

Oct 30 2008 2:00 pm: I'm stopping for a quick lunch at Balducci's with friends and make absolute sure I can see my car from where we eat. Why? Oh, there's about $100,000 worth of clothes hanging out in my car, ranging from YSL to Ermenegildo Zegna to Dolce and Gabbana. No big deal. Earlier in the day I had pulled cloths with stylist Lana Orloff for the next day's Washington Life Magazine fashion

Who Cares About Him? Red Carpet Fashion that We are So Into

2009-02-03T20:03:00.031-09:00

The cast of He's Just Not That Into You showed some serious fashion chops at the movie's red carpet premiere. Both Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Connelly wore off the runway pieces from super chic fashion houses Lanvin and Balmain. I was lucky enough to see (and snap a picture of) Drew's fabulous dress as it came down the runway at Lanvin's S/S 2009 show in Paris. The collection was a personal

And We're Back!

2009-02-03T19:58:00.003-09:00

After a brief hiatus we are happy to announce that we're back! Oh so much has gone on in the fashion world since we've been gone and we are glad to be here to talk about it. So put us back on those RSS feeds and check in with us daily for new postings.

Bloomingdale’s is taking its SoHo concept on the road

2008-09-11T13:00:00.003-09:00

Two new Bloomingdales locations were revealed on Wednesday: Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, Calif., and Georgetown Park in the Georgetown section of Washington. The stores will be modeled after the popular SoHo store, with smaller selections of the best of the best, the edgiest of the edgy and well...you get the idea.From the WWD news wire: "Bloomingdale’s in SoHo is a scaled-down version of

We're All About- Rock and Republic Spring 2009

2008-09-07T19:21:00.016-09:00

Its no secret that the shows in New York are in full force this week. So far so good, especially the presentation at Rock and Republic. The looks were super sexy, sky high stilettos, skin tight dresses that seem inspired by Herve Leger, and the brand speciality skinny skinny jeans. We loved the contrast of both feminine and preppy details like ruffled dresses and mini skirts paired with

The Hills to Washington DC?

2008-08-31T18:48:00.005-09:00

Considering we love our city, Washington DC, the brainless pleasure that is The Hills, as well as the obvious one: fashion...it would seem logical to write about Lifetime's six episode reality show The Blonde Charity Mafia, nicknamed The Hills: DC.According to DC's Examiner, the show will features the unscripted happenings of three twenty-something young adults who dominate the DC social scene."

Valentino: The Last Emperor

2008-08-31T17:16:00.004-09:00

Valentino has had quite a busy year: celebrating 45 years in the fashion business, announcing his retirement, taking his final bow at the upcoming Paris Couture Fashion Week and now the fashion legend is being immortalized on the big screen. Matt Tyrnauer, a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, has spent the past two years shooting more than 250 hours of footage of the designer and his

The Green-Way Hits the Runway

2008-08-31T05:45:00.002-09:00

The exponentially growing green trend has finally hit the major runway circuit. The "Be EcoChic" campaign, which raises environmental awareness, will kicks off its global launch Sept 4 in the form of a group runway show at the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. According to WWD, designers including Donna Karan, Ralph Rucci, Carmen Marc Valvo, Christian Cota and Vena Cava have contributed

Whitney Port Has Already Started at DVF

2008-08-29T16:37:00.003-09:00

Last week we reported rumors of Whitney Port leaving People's Revolution to do in-house PR for DVF. NYU OTR is reporting that she started at DVF on the 26th, but as a PR-department intern. PopSugar has also published a half dozen photos of her shmoozing with an unidentified male outside of the DVF offices.

Michelle Obama Is Fashion Focus At The D.N.C.

2008-08-29T16:07:00.006-09:00

Michelle Obama was dressed to the fashion nines on Thursday night as Sen. Barack Obama accepted his nomination in Denver. The possible First Lady wore a pre-spring 2009 Thakoon Panichgul floral kimono dress. The fact that she opted to wear a dress by a young New York designer to her husband's most important speech so far signifies that she has fresh and modern taste, and isn't afraid of change.

Today's Outfit- Mix and Match

2008-08-25T20:48:00.041-09:00

This fall is all about layering, mixing and matching. One new piece can add limitless possibilities to any wardrobe. Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling. 1. Rebecca Taylor - V Neck Ruffle Cami 2. Victoria's Secret - Studded Bootie 3. Current/Elliott- Skinny Super Loved Straight: Destroyed Wash4. L.A.M.B - Classic Blazer5. All Saints- Silk Gathered Front Sequin Placement Top6.

Biggest Fashion Week Trend: A T-Shirt?

2008-08-21T13:37:00.002-09:00

Will everyone at fashion week be wearing plain black t-shirts? According to WWD, in order to raise awareness of the disappearing Garment Center, Anna Sui has teamed up with several designers to create the “Save The Garment Center” T-Shirt to “galvanize members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America to find a way to preserve the Garment Center”. The back of the tee has e-mail addresses of

Model Gemma Ward Retires from the Runway

2008-08-21T13:19:00.003-09:00

Current model-of-the-moment Gemma Ward is reported to be leaving the glitz n glam of the catwalk for Hollywood. The Aussie is officially retiring from modeling to pursue her love of acting. She recently creeped us out as a psycho killer in The Strangers and will appear in The Black Balloon as a loving teenage girlfriend. Critics have given the movies good reviews, so hopefully her decision will

Whitney Port to Diane Von Furstenberg

2008-08-21T12:52:00.003-09:00

Whitney Port, the level-headed bohemian bombshell from MTV's The Hills, is rumored to be moving up the fashion ladder. Earlier in the summer, New York Mag’s “The Cut” reported a rumor that Whitney Port would leave People's Revolution during this fall’s fourth season of The Hills to do in-house PR at a major fashion label. Fashionista has just reported that she's going to Diane Von Furstenberg.

Celeb Style: What They're Wearing Now

2008-08-20T06:39:00.005-09:00

Charlize Theron with Stuart Townsend taking a stroll and trying to avoid paparazzi. Charlize rocks a white cardigan over a long belted gray tank and body-con skirt.Workaholic Agyness Deyn in an effortless ensemble consisting of her classic cut up ironic t-shirt, gray skinnys with a splash of leopard and Ked sneeks.Blake Lively heads to work in Ralph Lauren’s SS 08 Jacket and the "Watch me work"

Today's Outfit

2008-08-19T18:49:00.003-09:00

Giles & Brother Tiny Wishbone Necklace, Rachel Leigh Capsule Necklace, Dolce Vita Bermuda Sandal, Foley & Corinna White Jetsetter Bag, American Apperal TShirt, Thrift Store Sweater, Paper Denim Cloth Jean Shorts

Fall Denim Guide

2008-08-18T08:12:00.007-09:00

From high-waisted wide legs to extreme skinny low rise, anything goes when it comes to denim this fall. Denim will also come in a spectrum of washes, with old favorites like dark and black to new ones like gray and pastels. So, you can imagine how excited we are to see that shopbop.com has put together a Fall Denim 101 video to explain the details. Hope you find this helpful!

Style.com Gets a Facelift

2008-08-18T06:16:00.006-09:00

In case you were away this weekend, couldn't make it to your computer because of a fabulous social life, or hiding under a rock -- Vogue's style.com has had some work done. According to Style.com 's creators, its new look is "clean, airy, and modern" and the site's navigation is easier than ever. New features include a Beauty Counter blog and starting September 2 "Shop Now" will keep readers

What They're Wearing Now

2008-08-17T16:02:00.014-09:00

Rachel Bilson - Alternative Apparel Burnout tee in White, Current Elliott Boyfriend jean in super loved destroyed, Zac Posen woven patent leather drawstring bag, Modern Vintage fernanda sandals, Chanel sunglassesVictoria Beckham - Marc by Marc Jacobs Heartleaf Print dress, Christian Louboutin 'Rolando' pumps in black patent leather, Hermes 'Birkin' bag in 'Violine' ostrich leather and Dvb '6'

The Black Stiletto's Readers of the Month

2008-08-16T09:00:00.005-09:00

Sure we appreciate established designers and stylists here at The Black Stiletto, but what we appreciate even more is how you, our readers, put together smoking outfits for every day wear. Here are three readers we’d like to feature for their unique senses of style and creative ways they interpret runway inspirations.Thank you everyone who submitted photos! Here is The Black Stiletto’s very first

AdoreVintage.com

2008-08-12T05:55:00.003-09:00

I have no idea how I stumbled across this Web site, I was probably surfing fashion sites when I should have been doing something more productive like…I don’t know…sleeping? (Yes, sometimes my greatest online finds are at 3 o’clock a.m.) Anyways, I’m pretty sure the site hasn’t been updated since 2007, but it’s look book is chock full of inspirational outfits a la Twiggy, Kate Moss, Mischa Barton,

Mad About Plaid

2008-08-10T10:48:00.009-09:00

We’ve seen plaid here and there during the summer months and past fall seasons, but be prepared for plaid-topia as we head into fall 2008. Designers had plaid on the brain at the fall/winter ready-to-wear shows including Dsquared2, Preen, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Karen Walker, Ralph Lauren, Y 3, Karen Walker, and Ralph Lauren.Christian

The Fall 2008 Couture Shows

2008-07-28T09:07:00.007-09:00

Fur coats, serious texture and heavy layering may be far from your mind as we enter the hottest days of the summer, but with the wrapping of the couture shows last week, the fashion industry is buzzing with the forecasting of winter 2008 trends.Across the board, designers featured deep gem tones, textured and colored tights, long coats and fur in neutral grays, blacks, and browns. Dior took a

Hot This Month: White Dresses

2008-07-28T08:49:00.005-09:00

As we transition into the hottest summer months, celebrities and fashionistas are keeping cool and looking chic in white dresses. Although white isn't exactly known for its slimming qualities, when paired with the right accessories or cinched at the waist with a belt the white dress can be very flattering. An all white ensemble looks best when worn with a splash of color, maybe a detail in the

Summer Trend Alert: Scarves

2008-07-28T08:35:00.005-09:00

Summer scarves are the “it” item of the season. Fashionistas and celebrities from New York to Los Angeles have been seen rocking this ubiquitous trend all summer long. The summer scarf can make any casual outfit instantly look put together and fashion forward. With so many different styles and ways to wear them, lightweight scarves seem to be the perfect summer accessory.New mom Nicole Richie

Valentino's New Bag Collection

2008-07-28T08:33:00.003-09:00

Since Valentino Garavani's retirement following the couture shows in January 2008, the fashion world has been stewing over the fate of the house that is now in the hands of successor Alessandra Facchinetti. Facchinetti's ready to wear collection was met with mixed reviews that are almost inevitable when taking over creative control for such an established fashion house and iconic designer.For

Fashion Muse: Margherita Missoni

2008-07-28T08:30:00.003-09:00

Fashion and glamor seep from every one of this girl’s pores. Being heir and muse to the Missoni empire suits Margherita well. She is both face and ambassador for the Missoni label. She can often be found with couture designers as well as Vogue editors and is observably almost always wearing Missoni.This fashion inspiration grew up in the Italian countryside, spending weekends in Milan. She

New York Street Style

2008-07-28T08:23:00.005-09:00

Some of the best dressed women in the world can be found in their natural environments of Manhattan, Soho, and Greenwich Village. Here are some of the most fashionable New Yorkers we could find.To see more of the asphalt jungle’s best dressed predators check out The Sartorialist, AltamiraNYC and Hoyfashion.

Vogue Italia Features Black Models

2008-07-28T08:21:00.002-09:00

The July issue of Italian Vogue will focus on the beauty of black women. Every feature topic is related to black women in the arts and entertainment and all photographs are of black models. The issue’s theme and photographs were produced by Steven Meisel who is best known for his provocative photographs in Madonna’s book titled “Sex”, published in 1992.Italian Vogue’s editor, Franca Sozzani, has

DVF’s Italian Garden Show

2008-07-28T08:17:00.003-09:00

Wednesday night Diane Von Furstenberg presented her first European show at Giardino Torrigiani, Florence’s largest private gardens. The 14-acre estate includes an English garden, Baroque sculptures, citrus groves and portions of the original Medici walls. The designer was invited to show here by Pitti Immagine, the organizers of the international men's wear showcase.The show was staged on four

Fashion Acknowledges Michelle Obama

2008-07-28T08:13:00.003-09:00

Michelle Obama attended a sold out fund raiser on Tuesday night which was held in her honor. The reception was held at the stylish Sikkema Jenkins & Co. gallery in Chelsea. She arrived only minutes after hosts André Leon Talley, Anna Wintour and Shelby Bryan. The fourth host, Calvin Klein, arrived a few minutes later.After a meet-and-greet, Talley introduced Obama as a close friend to guests,

Women Who Rock

2008-07-28T08:10:00.004-09:00

Throughout the past couple of years we’ve attributed trend setting to the fashion elite. However, it’s not too shocking to see many of these looks have been around for a while. Most of today’s trends can even be traced back to musical legends from previous decades.1. Both as a solo artist and with the Eurythmics, Annie Lennox has sold over 80 million records. It’s no wonder resourceful model and

Chic & Healthy Summer Hair

2008-07-28T07:58:00.006-09:00

It isn't easy getting hair to cooperate in the summer heat and humidity. Here is some advice for keeping your hair chic and healthy throughout the summer monthsHealthy Hair Tips1. Rinse your hair immediately when coming back from the pool or beach to reduce chlorine damage.2. Get your hair cut every six to eight weeks to keep in healthy and smooth. If you use hair color, get your roots touched up

Convertible Clutches

2008-07-28T07:51:00.004-09:00

Convertible clutches were a huge hit last fall/winter and are still popping up everywhere. Their extreme convenience and elaborate yet simple designs ensure their continuity as a fashion staple in our wardrobes. Beyonce Knowles was seen stepping out of Paris restaurant L'Ombres clutching her colorful Fendi convertible bag last December. Gwen Stefani totes the L.A.M.B. convertible clutch she

Steal Her Style: Nicole Richie

2008-07-28T07:44:00.004-09:00

Now that Nicole Richie has joined the momma club, she’s been quoted saying that she’s “ready to move on from her days as a wild child.” Regardless, Richie has been accredited for popularizing bad-girl-chic and setting the wheels in motion for a number of trends including head scarves, pregnancy fashion, animals as accessories and big sunglasses.Richie is no newb to the fashion world. She received

Isaac Mizrahi Resort 2009

2008-07-25T17:55:00.009-09:00

Color was the name of the game in Isaac Mizrahi's 2009 Resort collection. The bright citrus and blue hues were some of our favorites, great for brightening up almost any summer occasion.Mizrahi's looks were nearly all high-waisted or belted, two trends that are clearly going to be sticking around for a while. We especially loved his shirt and skirt combos as well as the belts they were paired

The Olsens Are At It Again

2008-07-25T17:52:00.007-09:00

Fashion phenoms Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are at it again. This time they are expanding their high end clothing line Elizabeth and James to include a collection of jewelry, collaborating with 2007 CFDA Lifetime Achievement award winner Robert Lee Morris.As a jewelry designer and sculptor, Morris has serious credibility in the fashion world. His work has been featured in the pages of Vogue since

Stella McCartney Spring 2009

2008-07-25T17:49:00.007-09:00

Yesterday, fashion designer Stella McCartney presented her spring 2009 collection in Jefferson Market Garden, Greenwich Village. The park’s laid back atmosphere and bright florals complimented McCartney’s carefree style flawlessly.McCartney’s long time friend Kate Hudson managed to squeeze away from filming Bride Wars and stop by. It’s been reported that the red heeled clad vixen has recently

Judi Lambert for Karta

2008-07-25T17:42:00.005-09:00

This summer we can't get enough of the shift dresses that designer Judi Lambert has put together for Karta.The dresses are a perfect mixture of retro style and modern glam. The classic shapes and vintage patterns paired with jeweled appliqué necklines seem to be a perfect match.Fashion heavyweights Mischa Barton and Nicky Hilton have both been spotted out and about in dresses from the line.

The 2008 CFDA Awards

2008-07-25T17:38:00.004-09:00

From Hollywood starlets to big named designers, you can be sure attendees to the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards 2008 would all be dressed to impress. Above are some of our favorites. #1 Ashley Olsen, #2 Rachel Roy, #3 Victoria Beckham, #4 Karolina Kurkova, #5 Mandy Moore & #6 Naomi Campbell.On a more serious note, it was reported that all had Yves Saint Laurent on their minds at

Yves Saint Laurent Dies at Age 71

2008-07-25T17:30:00.005-09:00

PARIS - Legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent, died Sunday evening after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He was 71.A towering figure of 20th century fashion, Saint Laurent was widely considered the last of a generation that included Christian Dior and Coco Chanel and made Paris the fashion capital of the world, with the Rive Gauche, or Left Bank, as its elegant headquarters.In the

Summer Trend Alert: Studs

2008-07-25T17:10:00.006-09:00

We've been seeing leather with studded detail everywhere since Mary Kate Olsen rocked a fabulous Givenchy jacket while in Paris during the autumn/winter 2008 shows. But you should know studded accents are still relevant and chic in a summer wardrobe.The Sex and the City movie is a clear indicator that as far as this summer goes, studded detail is here to stay. Über-stylist Patricia Field pairs a

Fashion Designer Spotlight: Rachel Pally

2008-07-25T16:58:00.007-09:00

We love Pally's fluid, figure-flattering frocks. Sorry about the alliteration, but it was begging to be said. But seriously, she has an incredible knack for transforming jersey into sophisticated and luxurious looks. It’s no wonder muses like Cameron Diaz, Jessica Alba, Oprah, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tyra Banks and Angelina Jolie have been spotted in Pally items. Her dresses are also perfect for

Steal Her Style: Rachel Bilson

2008-07-25T16:08:00.006-09:00

A refreshing attitude and natural eye for style make Rachel Bilson one of our fashion favorites. When spotted around L.A., she can usually be found wearing covetable items such as Hermes scarves, Chloe bags, Tom Ford sunglasses, Marc Jacobs shoes and the infamous Chanel quilted bag. Here are some of our favorite looks above.#1 Rita Strapless Dress in white/summer by Abaete. Shoes by Christian