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Preppy Meets Sporty With Taylor Swift's Striped Sweater and Keds

Taylor Swift was spotted out and about in Sydney looking quintessentially preppy, only this time she added a sporty twist.

Taylor Swift was spotted out and about in Sydney looking quintessentially preppy, only this time she added a sporty twist. The singer wore this black-and-white-striped Theory sweater ($255) with cropped Hudson jeans and red Keds sneakers ($35). She then added black Ray-Ban Wayfarers and the brown leather Beara Beara messenger she's been carrying around lately. Score Taylor's exact sweater and shoes now to rock a preppy-meets-sporty vibe this weekend. Then pair the sweater with wide-legged black trousers for a work-appropriate look during the week.

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What the Industry Wants From Obama; Theory Teams Up With Uniqlo

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.



Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

  • What does the industry want from President Obama's second term? "The first priority is getting the economy up and running and strong," says designer Nanette Lepore. A group of nearly 40 designers, retailers, and other fashion professionals — including Elie Tahari, Tommy Hilfiger, and Norma Kamali — generally agree. [WWD]

  • Uniqlo and Theory collaborated on a line of down outerwear for men, women, and children called T Down. The vests (seen below) and jackets will range from $99 to $149 and will arrive in Uniqlo and Theory stores on Nov. 15. [Style.com]

  • Alessandra Ambrosio's 4-year-old daughter, Anja, has already made her modeling debut. Both mother and daughter star in London Fog's Fall 2012 campaign. [Vogue UK]

  • Isaac Mizrahi has landed a recurring role playing himself on Showtime's The Big C. [The Hollywood Reporter]

  • Add Calvin Klein to the list of New Yorkers whose home is uninhabitable thanks to Hurricane Sandy. [Page Six]

  • We weren't the only ones who found the Native American-inspired costume Karlie Kloss wore during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show controversial. [Jezebel]


Top: First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama celebrate his reelection in Chicago. Bottom: A vest from the T Down collaboration, courtesy of Uniqlo.

Fashion Flash

Theyskens' Theory Is Bringing the Structured Shoulder Back

Olivier Theyskens fused the working woman with the girlie girl at today's Spring 2013 Theyskens' Theory runway show.

Olivier Theyskens fused the working woman with the girlie girl at today's Spring 2013 Theyskens' Theory runway show. The collection was full of boxy jackets, slouchy pants, and lots of leather — all done in a subversive color palette of black, white, and pale blue. See the full collection when you watch now.

Celebrity Style

See What Reese Wore in This Means War Before It Comes Out!

Now that you're all caught up with This Means War's wardrobe stylist Sophie De Rakoff, it's time to get down to another very important matter: exactly what Reese Witherspoon wore in the flick, which comes out on Feb.

Now that you're all caught up with This Means War's wardrobe stylist Sophie De Rakoff, it's time to get down to another very important matter: exactly what Reese Witherspoon wore in the flick, which comes out on Feb. 17. First, De Rakoff describes Reese's character Lauren's style as "sexy, chic, modern, and confident." That means she put Reese in only the most fabulous pieces from amazing designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Ports 1961, Isabel Marant, The Row, Parker, Black Orchid, Theory, and way more. Before you hit the theaters next week, step inside to find out exactly what Reese wore in This Means War and how to re-create her onscreen looks for your offscreen life.

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The Theyskens' Theory Fall 2012 Show Will Be Live Streamed

>>>Theyskens' Theory Fall 2012: coming soon to a screen near you.

>>>Theyskens' Theory Fall 2012: coming soon to a screen near you. The label has announced plans to live-stream next week's fashion show at the Park Avenue Armory, and as an added bonus, Derek Blasberg and Moda Operandi's Lauren Santo Domingo will be on hand to provide live commentary. It all happens noon on Monday, Feb. 13, online at theyskenstheory.com. In case you're out and about, the stream will also be mobile-friendly.

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Early Access to Theory's Private Sale

If there's one thing we love — well, it's shopping, but the second is definitely an inside scoop.


If there's one thing we love — well, it's shopping, but the second is definitely an inside scoop. Luckily, we're ones to share. Today only, FabSugar and PopSugar Shop are bringing you early access to Theory's private sale. That's right, before the general public can have a go, you can shop to your heart's content. Click on privatesale.theory.com to discover up to 50 percent off the coolest, chicest, and most coveted in-season merchandise for both you and your beau. With this one-day only private event, there's never been a better time to stock up on one of your favorite brands. We're especially excited, because if there's a third thing we love, it's a good sale. Happy shopping.

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Theory Spring 2012

>> See Olivier Theysken's second Theory collection, for Spring 2012.
Theory Spring 2012

>> See Olivier Theysken's second Theory collection, for Spring 2012. The predominantly black and white offering boasts white satin blazers and airy black slipdresses, but also includes nautical sequined tanks and nubby cobalt short-sleeved sweaters.

Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Kirsten Dunst's Sweet Stripes

Savoring the final days of Indian Summer, Kirsten Dunst stayed adorably classic in sweet stripes and a little white miniskirt.

Savoring the final days of Indian Summer, Kirsten Dunst stayed adorably classic in sweet stripes and a little white miniskirt. Not that we won't repurpose these summery staples under layers and over tights, but we love the fresh, unfussy feel of Kirsten's combo right now. As a luxe complement to her easy pieces, she keeps her trusty Louis Vuitton duffel in tow and finishes with a pair of metallic sandals. It won't be long before the cold sets in, so shop our editors' picks to style up a similarly breezy-chic style while you still can.

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Hair Flipping and Spray Painting Backstage at Rodarte, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar de la Renta, Sophie Theallet, Theyskens' Theory

>> Tuesday's snap-worthy backstage moments?
Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week

>> Tuesday's snap-worthy backstage moments? Fei Fei Sun whipping her hair at Theyskens' Theory (plus a close-up at the show's tortuously vertiginous heels), Hanne Gaby Odiele getting her hair spray-painted blue at Narciso Rodriguez, plus: Carola Remer throwing a peace sign backstage at Sophie Theallet. Those moments and more — captured backstage at Oscar de la Renta and Rodarte — in the slideshow.

Photo: Greg Kessler

Trends

Classic Black and White Palettes Have Us Spellbound

Lately, it's just simplified black and white palettes that have us swooning over this batch of celebrity looks.

Lately, it's just simplified black and white palettes that have us swooning over this batch of celebrity looks. Emma Roberts, Olivia Palermo, and Katie Holmes each take their monochromatic combo style out for evening, outfitting their cocktail-ready looks in black and white stripes, chic suiting, and a classic strapless. The results are striking; plus the clean palette supplies another opportunity — the chance to play up accent hues like Emma's bright red lips or Olivia's leopard-print pumps. If you're looking to channel the same monochromatic chic, just shop our editor's picks below.