Posts for June 27th 2007

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Fab Site: VoteInStyle.com

If you like our Love It or Hate It?

If you like our Love It or Hate It? polls then you'll appreciate VoteInStyle.com because, as the name suggests, it's all about voting on What's In and What's Out. You can rate everything from runway shows to street styles, celebrities to outfits out of people's closets and more. They believe that trendsetting shouldn't only belong to magazine editors, heiresses, models and movie stars. And we agree, hence why we also have Fab Polls.
To report a style you must sign up. Who knows, you may end up being a top reporter - members whose reported styles get the most votes. Democracy has never looked so chic!

Ralph Lauren

Definition: Poplin

Poplin n. A heavy, durable fabric consisting of a silk warp with a weft of worsted yarn.

Poplin

n. A heavy, durable fabric consisting of a silk warp with a weft of worsted yarn. It is made with wool, cotton, silk, rayon, or any mixture of these, though originally made from silk. Poplins are used for dress purposes, and for rich upholstery work.

In recent years, Poplin has come to be associated with 100% cotton shirts and it is commonly used for high quality garments. The term originates from "papeline," a fabric made at Avignon, France in the 1400s.


Take home this Ralph Lauren Holmes Custom-Fit Shirt, on sale for $69 (originally $145).

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BET Awards: Jennifer Hudson

I continue to admire Jennifer for flaunting her bodacious figure and being so confident; she's an inspiration to us all.

I continue to admire Jennifer for flaunting her bodacious figure and being so confident; she's an inspiration to us all. But I have to say her vintage-y floral print cocktail dress, though it fits like a glove, is a bit boring for the BET Awards. She could have spiced it up with some jewels, but she clearly decided to go the minimal route. What do you think?

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BET Awards: Michelle Williams

I really like the color of Michelle's dress, but I'm not such a fan of the draping of the top and the negligee-like hemline.

I really like the color of Michelle's dress, but I'm not such a fan of the draping of the top and the negligee-like hemline. I wish she would look more comfortable in the limelight and quit living in the shadow of her Destiny's Child sisters Beyonce and Kelly. My verdict on the outfit? It's okay - nothing special. What do you all think?


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BET Awards: Rihanna

Rihanna looks simply smashing in her retro-inspired white strapless Herve Leger dress!

Rihanna looks simply smashing in her retro-inspired white strapless Herve Leger dress! The sweetheart neckline, the waist-accentuation, the hip-hugging, the well-placed hemline - all together, that dress makes her look s-e-x-y. And she accessorized well with the curly bob and nude heels! I love it! What do you all think?


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Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Chain Mail

Chain mail's days of being all tough and Mad Max-ish are over.

Chain mail's days of being all tough and Mad Max-ish are over. This slick metal is proving it can be sophisticated and gentle - just look at those adorable white Steve Madden flats with a black chain mail toe (totally on sale, btw!). While it's been around the fashion block quite a few times, this time it's more wearable, but still delivers a bit of attitude.

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BET Awards: Kelly Rowland

Damn, this girl knows how to strike a pose!

Damn, this girl knows how to strike a pose! And I am quite liking her feather trim chocolate brown beaded dress. I think Kelly looks stunning from head to toe, do you?

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BET Awards: Beyonce

Beyonce is looking beyond metallic in Dolce & Gabbana at the BET Awards last night.

Beyonce is looking beyond metallic in Dolce & Gabbana at the BET Awards last night. I love her makeup and hair but I think overall it's a bit too sparkly and tight. We know Beyonce loves to sparkle though so what do you think?

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Fashion 101

Where did Jessica Simpson find the cowboy boots she was wearing in her "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" video?

Where did Jessica Simpson find the cowboy boots she was wearing in her "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" video? Extra points if you know how much they cost!

Be sure to tune in all week long for more Fashion 101 every day. The answers will be revealed on Saturday!

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Model of the Week

Model of the Week: Noémie Lenoir

This week's Model of the Week is Noémie Lenior (pronounced lin-wah), a 5'10" green-eyed, French-born model and actress whose distinct look may be familiar to you.

This week's Model of the Week is Noémie Lenior (pronounced lin-wah), a 5'10" green-eyed, French-born model and actress whose distinct look may be familiar to you.

The 27-year-old was discovered at the age of sixteen at a post office by a Ford Modeling Agent, but she didn't begin a serious career until she finished school.

In 1999 she moved to New York and has since worked with some of the most famous photographers in the world on campaigns for Victoria's Secret, Gap, Next, Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor, Ralph Lauren Jeans, Pantene and Marks and Spencer. She has also appeared in Vogue, ELLE, Marie Claire, and Sports Illustrated and has walked in hundreds of fashion shows.

In 2001 Noémie signed with L'Oréal as their spokesmodel and has also taken a stab at acting. She has appeared in After the Sunset, a few French films and is currently filming Rush Hour 3.


Find out some of Noémie's beauty secrets. To read her fashion interview and to see a gallery of photos, read more