French Connection dresses are really popular these days! Lauren Conrad wore her green French Connection dress at LAX, while ex-professional wrestler Stacy Keibler wore hers at the French Connection celebrity styling event, as well as at a pre-Emmys party. I prefer the casualness of LC's ensemble. Stacy's looks too formulated with the peep toe pumps. Who do you think wore it better?
One look at supermodel Alek Wek's impressive modeling resume (Chanel? Check. Moschino? Check. John Galliano? Check.) and you'd never believe she was once a victim of a ruthless civil war in Sudan that killed nearly 2 million people.
Alek: From Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel, $17, first delves into the pre-modeling life of Alek, when she and her family fled the brutal war on foot to London. Later, Wek talks about her journey from young model in London to an international supermodel, and how her non-European looks made her all the more notable. Here is a real rags to riches story.
As you all know, I have an affinity for jewels. I always try to provide you with doses of Glitterati here and there. And if one thing stood out on the red carpet last night it was the use of jewels. From dresses dripping with jewels to jewel toned dresses, there were enough sparkles to blind the paparazzi. For us at home, the bling provided sheer, delightful eye candy. But I must ask, whose jewels stole the spotlight?
LC's clothing collection that I mentioned before has finally dropped! For Fall, eleven pieces are debuting for purchase online, including leggings, tops, headscarves, and dresses. Two of the dresses are even named for her best friends - the Audrina Dress and the Lo Dress - cute!
Eleven pieces doesn't give me much to go on as far as Lauren's designing abilities, but they are good basics, available in a variety of colors, and are priced from $25-$150. So hats off to LC for realizing a dream!
To see more from The Lauren Conrad Collection, read more
In everyday life, people don't really get to show of their backs. But come red carpet time, you know the pose, the one with the gaze across the shoulder and the come hither look. I wonder if these girls practiced in front of the mirror to provide optimal back exposure photo ops. I bet they did. And it shows! I indeed have back envy, but who had the best of the backs at the Emmys?
In the recent past, much focus has been placed on model-related weight issues, but last week at New York Fashion Week, another issue came to light that needs to be addressed: the lack of diversity on the runway.
The dominance of white models on the catwalk is nothing new, and yet it's an issue that has been pushed to the side. As fashion photographer and "America's Next Top Model" judge Nigel Barker told WWD, "Everyone is always talking about the weight issue, I think they should be talking about race."
Another fashion week spectator said, "I see an Asian girl here and there, but it seems like it has always been that way. It seems like they can't have more than one or two, and it's the same with African-American models."
When I was attending shows, I noticed the same thing, with the exception of a few designers, Tracy Reese being one of them. Have you noticed this as well? How do you feel about it?
You know I love Neiman Marcus, not only because they are our fabulous New York Fashion Week sponsor, but also because of their great selection, customer service, and pleasant online shopping experience. Well now I have even more of a reason to love them because they are offering a chance to win a $10,000 Shopping spree just for signing up for their newsletter! The sweepstakes is Neiman's biggest ever in celebration of their 100th Anniversary. The newsletter gives you a sneak peek behind the fashion scene with inside scoop on top trends in fashion and home, exclusive 100th anniversary designs, and front-row runway news from Neiman Marcus's very own fashion director and guru, Ken Downing. Learn more details and sign up for the newsletter (and sweepstakes!) here.
You know when the day just kind of melts into the night? You're go go going; whether it's a long day of work and then happy hour drinks, or taking your kids to their after school activities and then attending a cocktail party.
At some point you're supposed to make an outfit change, slipping into something more night-time appropriate, but when?! That's why we have layering pieces that easily transition, to switch up an outfit in no time flat.
Let's build an outfit that eases you into night from day. I will start you off with this Rachel Pally Long Cashmere Cardigan, $319, the perfect layering piece to cover up some skin...or not! Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them with day to night.
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.
To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.
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I spotted "Ugly Betty" star Ana Ortiz on the red carpet last night but pictures of her were no where to be found. I'm am so glad they were finally found because Ana looks smokin'. Sequins have been everywhere lately, but she makes them look new again. Her black strapless Escada gown is flattering and flows like liquid on her. I only wish she had worn a pair of dangly earrings. Still, she's got my vote. You?
In honor of London Fashion Week, I present to you Luella's website. If you haven't taken the time to explore the girliness inside, I urge you to do so. Check out the latest collections, learn about designer Luella Bartley and of course, shop shop shop! There's even a sale section for the budget conscious. Though we physically didn't go to Luella's show at London Fashion Week, we can certainly be there in spirit. If you happen to be in London soon, check out Luella's first ever store, opening soon (25 Brook Street, London).
