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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

After reading our fall fashion preview with fantastic stylists Nicole and Lori (if you didn’t catch it, you can read it here), I’m sure that you, like me, are feeling inspired and ready to work on your fall wardrobe. Here I’ve compiled a bunch of products that our stylists have assured us [...]

With the approach of fall, it means it’s time to update our jewelry. Gunmetal, chains, stacking and converseley Victorian jewlery will be big this season. More power to you if you can find a look that embraces all three themes. When it comes to necklaces think long and layered. This draped necklace from Overstock.com is [...]

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

Eat Pray Love is officially a phenomenon. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, I’m sure you’ve heard about (and probably read) Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir of self-discovery in Italy, India, and Indonesia, which is now a film starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem. But as Eat Pray Love takes over the [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Ladies, we’ve made it halfway through August and, believe it or not, that means fall is right around the corner. This is always a big time in the fashion world (September issue, anyone?), and it’s also an exciting time for planning your fall wardrobe. We’ve been lucky enough to score you [...]

So on our second leg of our European tour we encountered a few trends — so, we loved and some we were not too fond of. First things first, let’s dish wish the bad. Seemingly everywhere we went in the Riviera be it Nice, Monte Carlo or Cannes, women were sporting harem pants — think [...]

I’m not sure how I feel about this trend, but it’s our duty to share all things fashion-related with you and let you decide for yourself. So in the latest innovation to stilettos, some designers are adding a patch of rivveted rubber to the bottom of the toe and sole, creating a claw look. Camilla [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Breaking news – Megan Fox has just been named the face of Giorgio Armani Cosmetics, replacing model Lara Stone. This comes as no surprise to anyone who follows the brand (or the actress) closely, as Ms. Fox is already the face of Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear, where she and soccer [...]

Italian Vogue´s August issue is creating some controversy. A spread inside the magazine inspired by the BP Oil disaster titled “Water and Oil” features model Kristen McMenamy covered in oil with an oil-slicked bird spitting up water. Editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani has defended the shoot saying: “The message is to be careful about nature,” while admitting [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Apologies for the “Barbie Girl” reference, but I couldn’t resist. It’s true though – young, trendy celebrities like Kim Kardashian and HSM cuties Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale love hip label Plastic Island. (In fact, Ms. Kardashian loves her Plastic Island blazer so much she’s been photographed in it [...]

Greetings from Barcelona, land of the beautiful people. Ive only been here a little over a day but have some style news to share with you all. From the looks of it, low-slung leather belts will be big next season. All the women here wearthem below their hips, so we may (finally) see the trend [...]

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 [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Lately I’ve been practically living in my white jeans. Just last weekend, I even wore them two days in a row (shhhh). To me, white jeans are a perfect summer item – they can be dressed up or dressed down, and their color makes them seem so much lighter than [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Ciao a tutti! I just got home from Italy (the land of style itself), and I thought I’d share some of the popular trends I saw there with everyone here – some are similar to things we’ve already seen, while some are still on their way. Andiamo!
Two popular shoe styles in Italy [...]

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 [...]

I’m all for simplification. Want to simplify my bill payments system, social networks or electronics devices? By all means go right ahead. I just never put my bra in the same category. That’s why when I first heard of Barely There’s Smart Size Bras I was reasonably skeptical. I mean women are notorious for wearing [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Boots are one of my obsessions. I could look at them for hours and at any given time there are usually at least one or two pairs I am craving. So let me share some of my current favorites with you: lighter boots that are perfect for the end of [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Well, recessionistas, I’ve searched all over to find you bathing suits, sandals, hats, cover-ups, and more at reasonable prices and for our last “Recessionistas at the Beach” post we arrive at my final task: finding you a bag to put it all in. Let’s take a look.
Canvas bags are always a [...]

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 [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

So I’m just now becoming aware of what is apparently a growing trend in wedding gowns: the convertible dress. These dresses are exactly what you may think – they start out as a full-length ball gown for the ceremony and then, voila! The long skirt detaches just in time for [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

I’ve never really been a watch person – I’ve had a couple over the years, but nothing has ever stuck around after it broke or the battery ran out. However, after getting a look at Bloomingdale’s selection of colorful watches, I might need to rethink my opinion. I really like the [...]

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 [...]

Dainty is back in a big way in this season’s bathing suit and cruise collections, and that leaves me with no complaints. Everyone from Victoria’s Secret to Shoshanna and Juicy are adding ruffled layers to bikini tops and bottoms. I personally think the look is very feminine and flattering but it also serves a dual [...]

By Francesca Claybrook

Hats are catching on, big time, and the beach is a great place to wear them, especially if you’re looking to keep the sun’s harmful rays off your face and out of your eyes. These accessories can range from a classic floppy beach hat to this year’s trendy item, the fedora.
When it [...]

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

We’re seeing more and more shorts in more and more places you wouldn’t expect shorts to be: nice restaurants, nightclubs, even the office! So how do you make this look work? It’s simple. Start with a pair of tailored shorts (for either work or play, something classic from Banana [...]

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 [...]

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