Some slogans are painfully cheesy and some are downright brilliant. Guess which category this Dogeared Canvas Bag ($23) fits into? Ding, ding, ding. We've all seen our fair share of canvas totes — hello, I'm Not a Plastic Bag — but this one takes the cake. "Your plastic bag can kiss my canvas." Canv(ass), get it? Carrying this bag will not only make you look caring, but comical as well. Plus, imagine how many new friends it'll help you make.
As I've preached, sunnies are the coolest accessory. Like so many, Kirsten Dunst has fallen back in love with the Ray-Ban Wayfarer ($139). This '80s revived trend is still going strong; only problem is I'm a stickler for shades and can't fathom spending that much on such a trendy piece.
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Hot mama Halle Berry visited the dentist's office in a casual, clean ensemble. I can just envision her effortlessly throwing on her Inhabit cowl-neck linen dress over a gray camisole, adding a long beaded necklace, and beaded T-strap sandals. To tie a nice bow around the look, Halle incorporated beaded bracelets, her Tom Ford sunnies, and favorite Versace bag. Au natural with a pinch of glamour.
Rihanna's Cover Shoot
Our trendsetting August cover girl sheds some light on her bold fashion choices and rule-breaker style.
When the Fall shows were unfolding — when Winter chills were every which where — I showed you a representative look from the Prada runway. And I can say that look was representative of the Fall collection, as it was demure with dramatic, keen lace detailing. As to whether you liked it or not, that was nearly a tie.
But I bet you'll like this racey, lacey look from the Balmain runway. Lace, a traditional yet complex fabric, has been given a serious reevaluation; this is not your grandma's lace. This is 2008 lace — modern, mixed, and multifaceted.
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A neutral belt is a key accessory. A neutral belt with a piercing, gold Fabtastic clasp is a treasure. I admit I was hesitant in sharing this Arrowhead buckle snakeskin belt, size S/M ($45) with you. Alas, I have belts a plenty. Make a poignant statement like this around your womanly waist.
Drum roll please. From a group of 100 applicants, the Council of Fashion Designers of America has handpicked their top 10 contenders for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund: Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Irene Neuwirth, Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus, Alejandro Ingelmo, Juan Carlos Obando, Swaim and Christina Hutson of Obedient Sons & Daughters, John Patrick of Organic, Sophie Buhai, and Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava, and Target's twelfth GO International designer, Richard Chai.
"The mix of it was very varied," said CFDA executive director Steven Kolb who spoke about the diverse pool of talent, which included a mixed bag of sustainable designers, jewelry designers, and collections. The grand-prize winner will be awarded $200,000 with two runners-up receiving $50,000 each. Announcement of the chosen ones will be made on Nov. 17.
Blake Lively and Hot Shots
After hitting the premiere of Dark Knight with co-stars Penn Badgley and Ed Westwick, Blake Lively made her way downtown to Hudson Terrace where she crossed paths with Chace Crawford at VitaminWater's baseball bash, held in honor of All-Star week.
Even when she's a tourist she looks cool. Rihanna was strolling through the streets of Milan in a Summer-perfect ensemble made of Stella McCartney, Dries Van Noten (those dope jeweled sandals), and funky, piled-on jewelry. I'm betting some of those jewels were collected on her travels, which make them even more special. Notice the ragazza adds her signature naughtiness with a studded bag and huge teardrop hoops.
If there is one thing I prefer about Heidi Montag's clothing line to The Hills rival Lauren Conrad's it's the entertaining photography. Heidi clearly thinks she's a model, and here she is "modeling" in her Fall collection Look Book. If you're into skin hugging skinnies and boob boosting tops, you may want to give Heidi's collection a go. Be sure to check out the "Hoodiewood" page — it's my favorite.
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