Posts for August 16th 2007

J Crew

Fab Finding Follow Up: Moving to Beach Town, USA

A big congratulations to a reader who just bought her dream house: a lovely beach cottage!

A big congratulations to a reader who just bought her dream house: a lovely beach cottage! Since she's moving from "super status-conscious burb" to a more relaxed area, she's ready to let her hair down - but at the same time, she's "not a girl that lives in jeans and flip flops."

To help her prepare for her newfound lifestyle, I started you off with this pretty J. Crew Scrolled-link Bracelet, $68; it's both luxurious and laid back. To see all the beach babe 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, found by i_love_miu is ultra beachy, and yet still fashion-wise. The perfect marriage of both worlds: status-conscious and laid-back!

To see a couple more, read more

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Self-Belt Dresses

These aren't self-help dresses, sillies, these are self-belt dresses.

These aren't self-help dresses, sillies, these are self-belt dresses. For some self-help visit Dear but for some fabulous dresses stay here. Fashion is all about the waist right now - with the return to the strong female form - and these dresses make dressing a cinch, as they've already paired a belt with. Some of the belts tuck neatly into the back, some make an appearance in the front, all play up your curves.

Celebrity Style

Like Mother, Like Sister, Like Beyonce

Usually I'm not an advocate of matching outfits amongst a trio - and I'm certainly not when it comes to a couple matching outfits.

Usually I'm not an advocate of matching outfits amongst a trio - and I'm certainly not when it comes to a couple matching outfits. But there are exceptions; there are always exceptions in fashion! Here is momma Beyonce, sister Beyonce and the diva herself at the Deréon launch in Canada. With mother and sister by Beyonce's side, the trio looks fantastic in black with gold accents. I bet they did some planning - with their no doubt Deréon wares - but I'm not complaining. It's not too obvious and they each have an individual look, as well, they are each age appropriate. However, if you had to choose a favorite look amongst the Knowles ladies, which would it be?!

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Fashion Rocks

On Our Radar: Fashion Rocks Your Tube

I have been craving some good old fashioned fashion television, ie.

I have been craving some good old fashioned fashion television, ie. House of Style, so I was thrilled to hear about Fashion Rocks, a star-studded night when fashion and music collide.

Here's what you can expect from the show, hosted by Jeremy Piven: performances by Aerosmith, Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Usher and Ludacris. A handful of other undisclosed "special guests" will also be present. Hopefully there'll be a rockin' runway production too!

Fashion Rocks airs on CBS on Friday, September 7 at 9pm Eastern time.

Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Kimberly Stewart

You gotta love celebs; one day they're on How Would YOU Wear It?

You gotta love celebs; one day they're on How Would YOU Wear It? and the next they're on Celebrity Style! Rod's daughter looks exquisite in her Manoush LBD. She's adorable and sophisticated at the same time. And of course those Yves Saint Laurent platforms don't hurt either. The one thing she lacks is color, so I took it upon myself to give her a pair of divine purple earrings. Work it girl!



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Found! Nicole's Psychedelic Maternity Dress

At first I was a skeptic about Nicole being pregnant.

At first I was a skeptic about Nicole being pregnant. But then we started to see the bump and now, she is a full-on poster girl for high-fashion maternity wear. I am a believer. So I've been swayed by her fashion choices of late, you all know I am a sucker for style. Speaking of, wherever there's Pucci there's a party. In this case, there's a party on the sidewalk with this Emilio Pucci sleeveless High-Neck Dress, $1,070. Nicole's Willy Wonka Chanel sunnies add some comic relief - funny and fabulous.

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Love It or Hate It

Sam Edelman Strapped Bootie: Love It or Hate It?

These Sam Edelman Strapped Booties, $170, definitely rival the footwear of the Olsens, right?

These Sam Edelman Strapped Booties, $170, definitely rival the footwear of the Olsens, right? Although I don't think anyone except for Ashley, Mary-Kate and models can pull them off, I still think they rock! I love the Cuban heel, the quilted detailing and the badass leather straps. Very avant-garde. Thoughts?

Thanks Leeluvfashion for posting them in the Love It or Hate It? group!

To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Eco

Fab Flash: Victoria's Secret Feeling Green

The brand known for being proud to be pink is now going green (I guess pink and green do go well together).

The brand known for being proud to be pink is now going green (I guess pink and green do go well together).

Victoria's Secret plans to launch mini-collections of eco-friendly clothing, including fleece tees, tanks, and accessories all made from organic cotton. Heavy emphasis on the "mini" in mini-collection: the pieces will be a good environmentally-friendly option, but they will make up a small amount of the overall VS offering.

As they say, I guess something is better than nothing!

Chanel

Back to Cool: Glamour Girl

The Glamour Girl Name: Samantha D.

The Glamour Girl

  • Name: Samantha D.
  • School: The Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Favorite subject: Fashion Journalism
  • Collection of the moment: Blugirl
  • Listening to...The Buzzcocks, The Shangri-Las, Shirley Bassey, Stray Cats
  • Favorite candy: Lollipops
  • Favorite accessory: Chanel anything, leopard print and shades
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