I don't think I've ever seen singer Lily Allen looking so girlie. She cleans up quite well in her baby pink strapless frock and sparkly Loubs. Yes, the jagged cutouts at the bottom of her dress are dramatic, but this is the ideal time to pull out all the stops. Are you with me?
It's becoming apparent that the birds are going for high-flying drama at the British Fashion Awards. Well, yeah! No one does cutting edge fashion like the Brits so I see fantastical fashions only fit for the occasion. What do you think of Agyness in her gothic gown, yay or nay?
Speaking of shiny party frocks, Dita Von Teese looks like a statuesque goddess in her liquid gold drape-neck Marchesa dress. Although she sparkles, I don't think this is her best look. What do you think? Does she take home the gold?
Thandie is quickly becoming a Fab favorite and her look at the British Style Awards in London is helping her get there faster. While she gets my vote here, who will be voted Designer of the Year and Model of the Year? We'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out but in the meantime, does Thandie get your vote in her cloudy tailored frock?
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You're flying through the air with the greatest of ease . . . or are you? It's that time of year — when many of us rack up some serious air miles. Do you do it with comfort or class?
I asked you to show us your typical in-flight outfit and started you off with this J. Crew Uptown Tote ($230) because it's an electric cobalt color and allows you to carry on all your necessities. To see all the Fab Flight Fab Finds, go here.
Let's see what you all came up with!
Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.
Look #1, created by GibsonGIrl, is cute and comfy. The bold colors will make for a cheery flight, and that cardigan is perfect for cozying up in.
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This New Year's, do like Fergie did in her Jenny Packham sequined dress at the American Music Awards and don a Shiny Stunner. It'll surely turn some heads — in a good way.
Because sequin and metallic frocks are so eye catching, truly confident gals should go this route. Everything else in your ensemble — shoes, jewelry, outerwear — should be kept simple because although you want to attract attention, you don't want to overdo it. That said, you don't have to be boring. I'd suggest a red-patent shoe and unique stud earrings. You're on your way to a happy and shiny New Year!
If you've noticed that there are insurmountable fashion labels out there, you're onto something. Apparently, the employment rate for designers is expected to outpace all other professions through 2008.
If you're thinking of joining the fickle but fabulous industry, The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An Insider's Look at Starting and Running Your Own Fashion Business ($23) should be your next read. Author Mary Gehlhar, who has consulted on labels like Milly and Alicia Bell, gives behind-the-scenes advice and business information on starting a career as an independent designer.
The book also provides case studies from designers in different stages of their careers and advice from several veteran designers. Once done, you'll be ready to tackle the designer world head on.
The Look: Peplum Tops The latest waist-friendly look is the unabashedly ladylike peplum top. An Avion Feminin dress showed off Diane Kruger's figure to perfection. "Diane Kruger wore the dress in a really modern, elegant way," says the line's designer, Katherine Tsina. "With strong accessories and feminine heels."
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Katherine Heigl celebrated her 29th birthday at Nobu with her closest companions. Though she didn't go fancy, she did put together a cute and comfy ensemble with her Juicy Couture plaid coat, black turtleneck, and brown suede boots. This look goes to show the power of a coat. When done correctly, it can really elevate an outfit to Fab status!
