Posts for November 12th 2008

Celebrity Style

Top Chef Style: Padma Lakshmi

In her last look of the episode, Padma Lakshmi wore a very elegant two-piece ensemble to the elimination challenge.

In her last look of the episode, Padma Lakshmi wore a very elegant two-piece ensemble to the elimination challenge. Here, she paired a high-waisted black skirt with a yellow flutter-sleeved silk top (shop a similar piece from Norma Kamali), with just a simple black tank and slingbacks to complete her outfit. Shop it all now.

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Celebrity Style

Top Chef Style: Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi got gussied up in this promo picture for the fifth season of Top Chef.

Padma Lakshmi got gussied up in this promo picture for the fifth season of Top Chef. Her beautiful sweater dress is from designer Catherine Malandrino, and it's such a statement piece that she didn't add many accessories. Shop her exact dress now, and add some gold jewelry and knee-high boots to achieve Padma's look.

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Celebrity Style

Top Chef Style: Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi introduced the first quickfire challenge of the season in a laid-back look that is still very covetable.

Padma Lakshmi introduced the first quickfire challenge of the season in a laid-back look that is still very covetable. She wore a pair of gray skinny jeans with a white tank, but the cutest piece was the purple vest. A couple of accessories, including the silver cuff and white watch, finish the look.

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Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift stopped by The Late Show With David Letterman in an outfit that is both cute and affordable.

Taylor Swift stopped by The Late Show With David Letterman in an outfit that is both cute and affordable. Her statement piece, the full scalloped skirt, is from French Connection. She paired it with a simple black turtleneck and black knee-high boots. Shop her complete look, including her Nordstrom tights (also available in black), now.

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Fab Gift Guide: Daddy Dearest

Whether or not you're a daddy's girl, pops should be a top priority when shopping for presents.
Robin Rotenier at ShopStyle

Whether or not you're a daddy's girl, pops should be a top priority when shopping for presents. After all, he did help Mamma Mia raise you. As a thank you for all his fatherly work, you should spend generously on Daddy Dearest. Silky ties, cozy cool sweaters, comfy slippers, and slick wallets are all daddy territory.

If yours is a golf fanatic, these Robin Rotenier Golf Bag & Ball Cuff Links ($295) will excite him. For non-sporty fathers, there are other goodies to light up his holiday.

Check out HolidaySugar for all of our holiday coverage and gift guides. Download our Fab Gift Guide worksheet to help keep you organized!

On Our Radar

Reminder: Comme des Garçons Hits Select H&M Stores Tomorrow!

Warning: It's going to get crazy.

Warning: It's going to get crazy. The Comme des Garçons for H&M collection arrives in US stores tomorrow — set your alarm! The madness started last Saturday in Japan as H&M unveiled the collection to eager fans. According to sources, people stood in line for days to ensure their place in line. Rei Kawakubo's avant garde offerings include boiled wool pea coats, harem pants, and polka dot cardigans. My eye is set on this distressed jacket. Stores open at 10 a.m.; see you in line!


To see more pieces from the collection and pictures from the madness, read more

Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth made her way from JFK to LAX bundled up in a mostly gray outfit.

Kate Bosworth made her way from JFK to LAX bundled up in a mostly gray outfit. The acid-washed skinny jeans and v-neck tee looked great on her, but this outfit is all about those red Chloe boots (shop the ivory option now). Finish the look with a warm wool coat and a striped scarf to master Kate's cozy travel style.

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