Posts for July 3rd 2012

Shopping

It Doesn't Take a Dozen: 6 Bags Every Woman Should Own

With t-shirts, dresses, and shoes, it makes a lot more sense to have multiples; after all, you never know what kind of style situation you'll run into on any given day.
Bags Every Woman Should Own

With t-shirts, dresses, and shoes, it makes a lot more sense to have multiples; after all, you never know what kind of style situation you'll run into on any given day. But when it comes to handbags, less can be more — and while you don't need a plethora of arm candy in your arsenal, you can't exactly get by with two, either. We're helping you pinpoint the pieces you must have to get you through day, evening, and the weekend in style. See and shop the six bags you need in your life now and forever.

For more style essentials, check out our guides on the dresses, jewelry, and shoes that you need in your wardrobe.

Photo courtesy of Phil Oh

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Febreze and The Azerbaijani Wrestlers

Wrestling is one of the sweatiest sports at The Olympic Games and in the country of Azerbaijan it is the sport of heroes.

Wrestling is one of the sweatiest sports at The Olympic Games and in the country of Azerbaijan it is the sport of heroes. This is the story of the Azerbaijani Wrestling Team and their air freshener, Febreze.

Celebrity Style

Jazz Up Your Bikini With a Body Chain Just Like These 3 Celebrities

It's hard to stand out when everyone around you is showcasing equally fabulous bikinis, but Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, and Candice Swanepoel took their swimwear a notch above the rest by accessorizing with delicate and dazzling body chains by Jacquie Aiche.

It's hard to stand out when everyone around you is showcasing equally fabulous bikinis, but Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, and Candice Swanepoel took their swimwear a notch above the rest by accessorizing with delicate and dazzling body chains by Jacquie Aiche. Miley and Candice channeled similar South Beach styles by working a gold body chain with their solid bikinis, while Rihanna sizzled in a bold printed two-piece and a gold belly chain. Get a closer look at these bikini-clad starlets, then shop similar body chains for yourself to rock on land and sea.

Fashion Flash

See These Celebs' Front-Row-Worthy Ensembles at Chanel!

Couture Week is under way, and celebrities have arrived in Paris to sit front row at their favorite high-fashion runway shows.

Couture Week is under way, and celebrities have arrived in Paris to sit front row at their favorite high-fashion runway shows. On Tuesday, Chanel brought out the likes of Alexa Chung, Diane Kruger, and Poppy Delevingne, to name a few. All of the front-row stars put their personal spin on their Chanel looks. Watch today's Fab Flash to hear more! On Allison McNamara: Melanie Auld.

Celebrity Style

Work Selena Gomez's Neon-Green Tank and Retro Shades at the Beach

Selena Gomez was all smiles frolicking on Malibu beach in a neon green Wildfox tank ($69), short denim shorts, and these celebrity-favorite Westward Leaning shades ($275) while celebrating Ashley Tisdale's 27th birthday.

Selena Gomez was all smiles frolicking on Malibu beach in a neon green Wildfox tank ($69), short denim shorts, and these celebrity-favorite Westward Leaning shades ($275) while celebrating Ashley Tisdale's 27th birthday. Although the sun was shining, Selena layered a fringed cardigan by Line over her Summer staples to fight the breeze, and piled on a few necklaces to liven up her party style. Re-create this beachy look by pairing Selena's exact tank and shades with creme denim shorts or switch the shorts for black skinny jeans and sandals for a bonfire later.

summer style

7 Pieces to Get In the Fourth of July Spirit

In honor of the Fourth of July tomorrow, we're supplying you with seven patriotic pieces to help you get the party started.

In honor of the Fourth of July tomorrow, we're supplying you with seven patriotic pieces to help you get the party started. That said, we're veering away from the obvious flag prints and instead looking to inspired pieces to add a subtle red, white, and blue touch to our outfits. Think red canvas kicks that would pair perfectly with denim dresses, a festive spin on the friendship bracelet, and the cutest printed romper that will carry you through the fireworks and beyond. See and shop them all now.

Celebrity Style

Fourth of July Style: Shop Celebrity-Approved American Flag Tops

It's almost the Fourth of July and time to pick out the ultimate outfit, so why not look to stylish celebrities for inspiration?

It's almost the Fourth of July and time to pick out the ultimate outfit, so why not look to stylish celebrities for inspiration? Everyone from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to Katy Perry to Kate Bosworth and way more have sported cool American flag tops with denim, sequins, and bikinis. We love that Rosie threw her Wildfox sweater over her bikini, how Katy exuded major sass in her American-flag bustier, and how cool Kate looked in her American flag tee at Coachella. Check them all out, then shop exact and similar pieces for your Americana wardrobe.

Celebrity Style

Shop The Amazing Spider-Man Wardrobe — It's Perfect For Fall

The Amazing Spider-Man opened today, July 3, and while Emma Stone's wardrobe in the movie is Fall ready, let's check it out and keep it in mind for next season.

The Amazing Spider-Man opened today, July 3, and while Emma Stone's wardrobe in the movie is Fall ready, let's check it out and keep it in mind for next season. Emma's Gwen Stacy is all about the schoolgirl look: knit vests, backpacks, and polka dots. Gwen also has a sophisticated side in houndstooth, tweed, and various luxe coats perfect for chilly weather. Check Emma Stone's wardrobe out before you see the flick, then shop your favorite pieces for Fall and Winter.

sheer

How to Avoid Sheer Disaster

Going sheer doesn't carry with it the taboo it used to.

Going sheer doesn't carry with it the taboo it used to. But just because we're all over our initial fears of the trend doesn't mean we should lean too far to the other side of acceptance — namely, revealing way too much in our see-through and semi-sheer gear. As with all skin-baring fashion trends, there are a few keys to getting it right and keeping it classy. Especially with Summer, the less is more approach to dressing may seem pretty apropos, but keep these tips on hand to avoid ever coming face to face with a sheer fashion faux paux:

Three street stylers who got it sheerly perfect

  • You can wear a sheer blouse to the office, but you do need to layer up underneath. The only time it's appropriate to go sheer on top with only your underthings underneath is after hours or on weekends. Otherwise, add one of these to keep your look PG when suiting up in a semi-sheer blouse or button-down.
  • Half the fun of a sheer maxi skirt is showing off your legs and letting them breathe in the Summer heat. Of course, you don't want to reveal too much below the torso, so be sure to invest in a half slip.
  • Looking to go sheer? Do it right with the rest of our tips here.

Celebrity Style

Poppy Delevingne Styles Her Denim Skirt in the Chicest Way

We already showed you four stylish celebrity-inspired ways to wear your denim skirt this Summer and now we have witnessed the chicest way.

We already showed you four stylish celebrity-inspired ways to wear your denim skirt this Summer and now we have witnessed the chicest way. At Chanel's Haute Couture show in Paris, British model Poppy Delevingne taught us how to work a denim skirt in the most sophisticated way possible. She started out by tucking a white silk blouse into her light denim skirt, then added major sparkle via these Givenchy gold glitter sandals ($624, originally $1,040). For a touch of quirkiness, Poppy wore rose-tint round Ray-Ban sunglasses, then finished off with a contrasting teal clutch. Poppy's Parisian ensemble is an example of how denim need not only be for laid-back settings. Work your jean skirt with a silk blouse and glittery sandals for your next high-profile appearance.