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In case you missed it, Vogue editor Anna Wintour and designer Marc Jacobs were on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night, and much like last year’s appearance on David Letterman, Wintour drew laughs with her uncanniness. Watch her diss Lady Gaga and discuss Fashions Night Out.

By Francesca Claybrook

Red carpet bling is always noteworthy (and drool-worthy, for that matter!), and last night at the Emmys the jewels looked seriously amazing. Let’s check out two stars, both of whom wore Bulgari on the red carpet.
First up: Olivia Munn, the newest Daily Show correspondent, has also appeared in Iron Man 2. [...]

All Emmy’s we’ll be bringing you the best dressed celebrities from the Red Carpet and Award show. Here are some of our faves

Jayma Mays looks radiant in this navy gown

Dexter’s Julie Benz went with a Grecian look

Glee’s Lea Michele seriously always looks flawless. She sported an Oscar De La Renta gown for the awards.

Va [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Well, now you can get her to do it without being embarrassed on national television – kind of. London is launching a personal style business called Style for Hire, which will employ fifteen stylists at the time of its launch (scheduled for September 13th). Eventually, she, along with business partner and [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

My love for large shoulder bags has been well documented, but now I’m feeling the need to diversify, and the plethora of adorable crossbody bags available now has really caught my eye. Celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, Kirstin Dunst and Minka Kelly have all been photographed with this style of bag [...]

Vanity Fair’s 2010 Best Dressed List features some inevitables: Diane Kruger, Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni, Tori Burch, Ed Burns, David Beckham
And some shockers: Martin Scorcese, Alec Baldwin, Lady Gaga, Helena Bonham Carter
See the entire list and slideshow here
The list also features some royals (The princess of Denmark), financiers (Loews Hotel CEO, Hotelier Andre Balazs [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Gwenyth Paltrow, Rihanna, Charlize Theron, and Katie Lee Joel (among others) have all been seen out wearing cocktail shorts, a trend that’s taking over Hollywood these days. Cocktail shorts are basically what they sound like – dressy shorts that can be paired with heels and taken to a red carpet event [...]

What do Stephanie Pratt, Giuliana Rancik, Pink, Emmie Rossem and Michelle Trachtenberg have in common? They’ve all been spotted out sporting dresses by Voom by Joy Han in recent days. I’m no stranger to the collection. A few years back I coveted her anchor dress. This summer’s collection is equally stylish and femme. Stephanie is [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

We all know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, right? But while most people think of a traditional clear stone when they think of diamonds, there are actually a lot of different options, such as pink, blue, and yellow diamonds. But black diamond rings are currently in the spotlight, mainly [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

It has happened. We all knew this day was coming, and here it is. Lady Gaga’s extreme fashion choices have finally extracted revenge on her, as the singer took a fall in London’s Heathrow Airport. And the spill she took? We’re not talking a delicate trip. This [...]

There’s a new dress capturing the heart of young Hollywood this summer and it’s the Joan Dress by Amanda Uprichard. This ruffly and fem dress has been spotted on Audrina Patridge and Stephanie Pratt. It comes in great summer colors like lavender, aqua, kelly and salmon and retails for $193. I like the feminine look [...]

Every morning when I get ready for work I tune into the Today Show to get my morning news fix, weather and most importantly, covet Meredith Vieira’s shoes. This started about a year ago upon noticing that Vieira, whose in her mid-fifties mind you, was always in impeccable, 5-inch high Christian Louboutins. It’s become a [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Sex and the City 2 premiered last night at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, and all four leading ladies walked the silver carpet. But let’s get right to the important stuff! Here’s what they wore:
Sarah Jessica Parker – Neon yellow Valentino. I like it, especially for days like these [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

So apparently this was the season finale of Gossip Girl (I somehow kept thinking it was going to be the second to last episode) so of course it was full of drama, but in terms of fashion I thought it was something of a letdown. First, I kept fixating on the plaid [...]

I have to say, I love the creative direction Chanel has been taking with its advertisements as of late. Last year, they chose Lily Allen to be the face of its Cocoon line, and this year Johnny Depp’s longtime girlfriend Vanessa Paradis is taking the reins. The pictures came out great and I personally think [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Sometimes I feel like a broken record when it comes to recapping Gossip Girl fashion: Serena is inappropriate, Jenny is inappropriate, Blair is pretty (And sometimes, I must confess, I feel like I’m watching the same episode, even though it’s a new week with new drama). But this week, I think [...]

As we get into the warmer months, I’ve become a huge fan of Qi New York — a knitwear company that specializes in cashmere. The company makes a wide range of items from sun dresses and cardigans to skirts and jackets. Celebrities such as Taylor Momsen, Taylor Swift, Marcia Cross and Rihanna have been spotted [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Always wanted to get your hands on a famed Hermes Birkin bag, and have upwards of $7,000 to spend on one? Well then you’re in luck, because the brand’s infamous waiting list for the bag is no more. (Doesn’t everyone remember the SATC episode where Samantha name-dropped her way onto the [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Even though there was some snow on the ground during this episode, bright colors were everywhere, and in general I really liked it. The blue dress we see on Serena in the opening scene, although tight, was one of the better outfits I think I’ve seen her in because the color was [...]

As of late lots of celebrities from Lauren Conrap and Halle Berry to Kate Bosworth and Scarlett Johansen have been spotted sporting dresses by Lebanese designer Mohammed Ashi. The up and coming designer has an array of gorgeous dresses in nude colors. I personally love the Burlap dress shown on Ms. Conrad. It’s the perfect [...]

After the success of their first line, the Kardashian sisters have teamed up with Bebe yet again and unveiled a second line of clothes earlier this week. The line is mostly dresses – one shoulder, cut outs, mesh, structure — all of this season’s hottest trends. It also has an emerging trend – leather micro [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Gossip Girl fans, the show is back and so am I, with your weekly fashion recap and some breaking news – this week, many people were inappropriately dressed. Oh wait, that’s not new? Well then let’s get to it. Serena wore the completely wrong dress for catching up with her [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

May’s issue of Marie Claire magazine features Jessica Simpson on the cover without any makeup or retouching at all. I like this new trend of showing celebrities and models without the airbrushing that has been so common lately, and I have to say that for me it doesn’t detract from their beauty [...]

Say it ain’t so. On a recent trip to Tokyo, always one to raise eyebrows, Lady Gaga, took her antics to a new extreme. The pop star stepped out in an Hermes Birkin bag, you know — the $5,000 purse with a mile-long waiting list – that she had scribbled all over with a black [...]

The new Sex and the City 2 trailer is out and one of my favorite cast mates from the past is back -Aiden!! The movie hits theaters May 28. Thoughts?

By Francesca Claybrook

I believe my feelings towards this week’s Gossip Girl fashion can be summed up in the following sentences:
Jenny Humphrey – no.
Blair Waldorf – yes.
Vanessa – wtf?
Serena – really?
Dorota – you’re back!
Should I elaborate? Ok. Jenny needs to stay away from the grunge – sure, she’s developing into a fashion designer, but [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

If this week’s Gossip Girl episode is any indication, we’ll be wearing florals this spring. Keep an eye on how these characters kept the look contemporary though – floral prints can easily turn into something that looks like you stole it from your grandmother’s closet, and not in the chic, vintage way. [...]

The Kardashian clan have been spotted out and about recently sporting Sam Edelman’s Gigi Sandal’s out in Miami. Kim and Kourtney are both fans of the leopard print ones which retail for $50. I love when celebrities occasionally wear items us commoners can actually afford. Like the shoes? Get them here.

By Francesca Claybrook

The latest in a long string of celebrity designers is Lauren Conrad, who designed a line called LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s. Her spring 2010 collection is actually the second season she’s designed for the store (she debuted her line in the fall of 2009). The collection includes tops, bottoms, and [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Remember how last week’s theme was black and sequined? Well the sparkles continued this week. Jenny stuck with sequins, but Blair wore an amazing collar necklace (at least, I think it was a necklace, although it could have been attached to her shirt) that I really loved. I admit I’ve [...]

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