The hottest fall fashions are here, but one simple way every woman can spice up her wardrobe is to make the most of her must-have little black dress.
No one knows how to make a little black dress fit any occasion better than celebrity stylists Cristina Ehrlich and Estee Stanley.
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Jewelry designer Lisa Levine is a traveling woman. And now she’s back in NYC churning out more unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pins.
Lisa draws inspirations for her seven collections from aquatic life and the geometry of architecture to the symbolic force of chains. Her designs aren’t cheap ($100 and up for earrings; up to $800 for a necklace) but they are made for gals who crave funkiness.
Colleen Geary, fashion stylist and image consultant shares that bomber jackets are versatile and can work with almost any look, from casual to chic. Our best advice is to make the jacket the focal point of whatever outfit you create. To get you started, here’s three looks you can easily recreate with your bomber jacket - read more.
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Roberto Cavalli’s collection for H&M is set to debut this coming November, but that didn’t stop him from showing his one-of-a-kind Spring 2008 collection of his Just Cavalli line, during the Milan Fashion Week.
The collection, named “La Mia Africa”, was inspired by African art and incorporates ethnic, exotic and urban looks. Bright colors such as fuchsia, aqua, yellow and red along with bold geometric patterns created a very modern tribal look. The pieces also incorporate elements of ceremonial dress including fringes, patchwork and leather.
Fergie was a no show at the MTV Music Awards despite having some of the most popular songs and videos of the year, and won female artist of the year.
The Dutchess of Pop, Fergie, might have been too busy launching her new purses. Fergie has designed a line of bags for Kipling, the Belgian brand originally inspired by The Jungle Book.
Modeled after a few of her favorite looks, three collections of assorted silhouettes—hobos and handbags, messengers and clutches, cosmetic cases and fanny packs - will be released in waves throughout fall. The first collection is Naughty Scout and bags appear in appropriate Fergie names like Curious, Glamorous, Tasty Tasty and Vicious.
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Once the tan fades it’s time to resurrect 1940’s glamour. Scarlet lips and arched brows and everything Veronica Lake. At Gucci, Valentino and Roberto Cavalli, red lipstick made as much of a statement as the clothes on fall catwalks - and it’s sure to do the same in the realworld too.
M.A.C. ‘At the Bay,’ Revlon ‘Scarlet Velvet,’ Loreal ‘British Red,’ or Lancome ‘Red Stiletto’ are some of the season’s best reds for your lips. And if you can’t get your red fix on your lips then balance out with equally bold finger nails with something like the new Maison Eros Greatti ‘Dominatrix.’
Tips on how to wear red lipstick: here
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W magazine announces the first ever I-List in its October issue naming the most influential people and places shaping today’s fashion and style. The list includes actors Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway, digital innovator Steve Jobs, designers Tory Burch and Vera Wang, and musicians Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.
W magazine’s I-List sampling…
- * Throwing Curves - Scarlett Johansson: maintaining her bombshell proportions that set her apart from her cookie-cutter contemporaries
- * The Anti-Lindsay - Anna Hathaway: emerging as a wholesome, elegant young role model and living a radically alternative lifestyle by modern Hollywood standards
- * It Guru - Steve Jobs: creating most desirable accessory, the i-Pod, as no it-bag out there has come close to achieving its cultural resonance
- * High-Low Queen - Vera Wang: first designer to ink an ongoing deal with Kohl’s to carry her new label, Simply Vera Vera Wang, for budget conscious consumers
- * Partners in Power - Marc Jacobs & Robert Duffy: bringing Marc Jacobs brand to the top despite major obstacles including failed financial backing and Jacob’s battle with substance abuse
- * Net Effect - Natalie Massenet: creating the luxury shopping site Net-a-porter.com where women can have whatever they want overnight
- * Mass Marketing - The Oscars: increasing designer-brand awareness exponentially around the globe
- * Green Goddess - Linda Loudermilk: pioneering the concept of environmentally conscious fashion
- * Franco Fabulous - Nicolas Ghesquiere: turning Balenciaga from a sleepy couture name into an electrifying luxury brand for the modern age
- * Hair and Now - Orlando Pita: being the hair genius sans-attitude that sets the standard
- * Eastern Bloc Party - Grace Models: finding the next generation of super models who have stampeded out of Eastern Europe and onto fashion runways.
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I constantly forget to how good the right coat can make a girl feel. It’s such a critical part to a look - it sets your first and last impression so why wouldn’t it be important. Yet, it’s constantly where so many girls trim their pennies.
One of the best purchases that I have made for fall is a Banana Republic A-Line jacket - a mini-trench. Love! the buckles on the wrists. Last month I told you to keep an eye out for this swing style coat, and I shared two favs with little cap sleeves. Now the stores are rampant with the full sleeve outwear versions.
Anther Banana Republic offering is this mod swing coat. And to pair up beneath either of them is this s whisper-weight spun silk jersey top has ruched shoulders and a shirred empire waist. The silk knit feels soooo good and gives the right amount of drape under your swing coat. 
While us mere mortals shy away from graphic print dresses, Hollywood fashionista’s like Gwen Stefani, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie embrace them with a passion.
Hilton even takes it to the next level by pairing two completely different (and totally clashing) patterns, donning a multi-colored patterned dress and black and white graphic shoes.
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Nothing puts a smile on my face like polka dots. This happy motif is fun, feminine and whimsical. And really, quite classic. But these Spring polka dots are modern; some of them metallic, some of the digitized, all of them Fab.
(L-R: Charles Nolan, Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra, Betsey Johnson, Anne Klein)
Pictured: Peter Som, Cynthia Steffe, and BCBG.
The "must haves" for Fall are the clothes that are not only on-trend but also figure flattering. Here’s our Top 5 Most Flattering Trends for Fall:
- Sleeved Dresses
- High Waisted Trousers
- Geometric Prints
- Oversized Collars
- Metallics Style Tip: We love metallic shoes, which are versatile enough to pair with this season’s brightly colored dresses. Which metal to choose? Try pairing warm colors, such as reds, oranges, and yellows, with gold. Pair cool colors, such as greens, blues, and purples, with silver.
More Style Tips (read link).
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A couple weeks before the Emmy awards Hayden was snapped wearing a much less controversial fashion choice: a trendy black beaded minidress. Want to steal Hayden Panettiere’s beaded little black dress style? She’s wearing Alice + Olivia’s Sequin Dress. photo: instyle.com
Speaking of grey…but in cheap chic style. Then the Real Canadian Superstore houses a few finds for you.
Now in it’s second year, Joe Fresh Style, is the creation of Joseph Mimran, the man synonymous with Canadian fashion. He is, after all, the dynamic force behind three of Canada’s greatest Canadian retail success stories - Alfred Sung, Club Monaco and Caban.
Either their grey swing tops rocking it with skinny jeans, or this belted Wing Sleeve Jacket with trendy 3/4 bell sleeves are both for a ridiculous $59 CDN each. It’s not grey, but a trendy addition from Joe is the Urban Tote ($19) A fabulous multi-pocket tote with plenty of compartments for all of your goodies.
Nicole Bridger’s eco friendly collection is being touted as one of the ‘ones to watch’ at the upcoming BC Fashion Week. Her collection plays with shape and detail, each piece balancing offbeat basics with a mild avant garde undertone.
Bridger’s fashion tour begain with an apprenticeship with
Vivienne Westwood, the Queen of Punk design and one of the most important designers of the 20th century. She then returned home to Vancouver and hooked up with
Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon, to co-create the organic and sustainable clothing brand
OQOQO (pronounced OhKoKo). Having learned the ins and outs of sustainability she’s now launched her own self-titled line,
Nicole Bridger.
OCTOBER UPDATE! Nicole Bridger is the winner of Generation-Next, the best new designer competition of BC Fashion Week.
In fashion it’s not always black and white, but shades of in between. The color star of this fall season…GREY is the new black. Music to this gals eyes because grey had has always been a fav. Deep warm greys, cuddle up and be glam’ greys, gun metal to charcoal greys.
Grey is a neutral shade that has a soft sophisticated edge. Evoke the 1940s cocktail era in a little grey dress, or pair with with brown for a lux look, or for a shot of color lace with red accessories - especially red leather gloves.
Every season I adore Chulo Pony more and more! Looks like this Vancouver-based women’s clothing line is really all grown up - from its designs to its persona.
Their Fall theme revolves around 16th century pirate and princess, Claire O’Grady, who had a penchant for plundering ships for clothing and leaving the gold behind. She married twice before her 20th year, each time gaining title to her new husband’s castle and then kicking him out. Her father said she could never go to sea because her long hair would get caught in the rigging, so she cut it off, earning herself the nickname "The Shorn One."
While I might not chop my hair, I will follow her shawsh-buckling lead in this red coat (2078). Funnel neck and trendy bell sleeves are stylish. Stunning! Cleverly combining old-fashioned elegance with tough girl chic, ornate antique lace blouses with delicate silk covered buttons along with exquisite cotton sateen empire waist dresses and ruffle neck tunics provide an undeniable contrast to shrunken wool plaid pleated mini-skirts and double twill sailor pants. Check out my other picks: 4015, 2075, 5089
You can find Chulo Pony at are Nordstrom, QLLC, Life of Riley, Miss Coquette, Spank, Suasion, or you can shop online at their site.
As the Spring 2008 NY fashion week comes to a close, I give you the Monique Lhuillier collection. Utterly fabulous.
In the first part of the show, cream colored frocks dominated the runway, then dusty blue, grey, black and white dresses also came out to play. The only prints present were polka dots and all of her colors were muted, making the cuts and fabris really pop on this runway.
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Leave it to Marc to design a collection that stands out from the gaggle of ultra-feminine New York Fashion Week pieces. You’ll find no flowy and frilly here. What you will find are tailored pant suits, A-line dresses, military coats, pleats, lace, boxy blazers, high-waisted trousers, plaid and hats…lots and lots of hats.
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Pictured: Peter Som, Cynthia Steffe, and BCBG.
Omiru finds the five most wearable fashion trends…
- Knee Length Skirts
- Dresses with Pockets
- The Oversized Collar
- The Belt
- The Color Purple
And More (read link).
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Revamps and re-launches appear to be the latest trend these days. Vogue.com has undergone a slight re-design. Elle US and Another Magazine have been revived and since its conception MySpace Fashion has been made over.
Now Giorgio Armani announces that tomorrow will see the launch of a new online store at Emporio Armani which allows U.S residents the opportunity of receiving the same shopping experience online as they would in-store.
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This last trip to Bali was one of my best trips yet!! But there was one teeny little, half second pang of regret on something I was missing back in Vancouver.
When I’m not blogging I’m involved in Vancouver’s fashion or music scene. One of my many gigs is PR for concerts - such as Tiesto: Elements of Life at GM Place.
Now you don’t have to be a jaded raver to appreciate this man’s talent. Come on he opened the Athen’s Olympics…and now set Canada’s record for playing to the largest electronica music audience. But my dear friend Kevin Shui opened for Tiesto so that technically makes him the “first” dj to do so, but semantics right.
Anyway, I did all the pre-concert PR work but didn’t get to be there for show day and missed the actual concert. Here’s what I missed…
Ami’s promo Tiesto car & Tiesto.
When I was in Taipei for a layover I made the most of duty free shopping. First there was the biggest counter of shu uemera. Fun!! But where I got really stuck was the watches. Maybe it’s my 80’s highschool adoration of Swatches, but they still always hold a soft spot for me - - but whenever I’m at a store lots of whacky styles, yet not quite me.
Jackpot! I finally got a Swatch after so many years. A white enamel Swatch no less.
I kept on meaning to pick up some of the enamel bracelets that are still in, but just never got around to it. This is even better and still fills the trend. It’s very Michael Kors like, but enough Swatch style too. Love it!
And P.S. what better way to show off my tan that fades with every day home. Want a matching his and hers, but not too matchy matchy? This one by Fossil is a stylin’ white one for men.
I’m hope, tanned & jetlagged!
Not all of Indonesia is magical, but Bali sure is. I love the people and the extremes it has to offer. Our friends Taro & Kristy celebrated their vows in a Buddhist ceremony on the beach at sunset (complete with ice sculptures - very decadent in that heat, and DJ Tsuyoshi).
Best is the ability for this fashionista to escape to the thatch hut bungalows on the sleepy little island of Nusa Lembongan, but jump on the hydrofoil to the main island and catch yet another day’s sunset at Super-model, Alessandra Ambrosio’s closing party for the season. There was enough paparazzi at the wedding, clubs, and other parties our crew did - so I didn’t want to look like a big boob snapping pictures myself, but wouldn’t you know the one shot I took of Alex (bro to the groom), Alessandra, and Rama (local celeb) - Alex’s eyes are shut!
Want it.
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