Are you enjoying this back-to-back red carpet coverage? Last night were the People's Choice Awards, and tonight it's the critics' turn to talk. First up we have Angelina Jolie looking goddess-like in her one-shoulder gown. To complete her monochrome ensemble are an ivory clutch and satin sandals. Do you love it or hate it?
To say it's been a crazy few weeks would be an understatement. Between Black Friday, buying holiday gifts, returning the ones I don't want, and partying on New Year's, it's been extremely tiring. I need a day to kick back, relax. I told you I'm staying in and inviting some close girlfriends for tea and cookies. I wanted to be as comfortable as possible without looking schlumpy. I started you off with these Wet Seal Stripe Knee High Socks ($5) because they'll keep my feet cute and warm. Let's see what you all dreamed up.
You've all heard that black makes you look slimmer and taller. While that's true, it's not the only trick in the book. There are a dozen other ways to elongate yourself without having to look goth. Take a look at the real-life examples below. For The Spirit LA premiere, Eva Mendes chose a Bill Blass maxi that, because it grazed the carpet, made her appear taller. Vertical stripes, as shown in the center editorial, and long cardigans, like on Katie Holmes, can also do the trick. Proceed for more tips.
Maxi Dresses: Like in Eva's case, maxi dresses give the illusion of tallness because they provide one straight line from top to bottom, without any interruptions.
Long Cardigans: It's a misconception that everything long makes you look tall. But a long cardigan, past your waist, is one casual way to do it. The darker the color the better.
Long, Wide-Leg Trousers: Be sure to find a style that grazes the floor, and preferably covers your shoes. They're never to be worn with flats, only high heels!
Platforms: It's no secret that platform shoes can literally add inches to your height. For a more subtle approach, choose a shoe with a hidden platform.
Vertical Stripes: Unlike horizontal stripes, which cut you off, vertical stripes keep going and going.
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Trexta iPhone and Laptop Accessories Sex Up Macworld My Macworld adventure continues! When I wasn't looking at hardware, I had my eyes peeled for new, stylish accessories. My favorite booth at Macworld was Trexta, a company specializing in sleek, sexy leather pieces for iPhones, iPods, and laptops.
I was just professing my love for Target and now Go International's Private Label 5 collection has arrived. The Target gods must be listening. All of the retailer's past lines have excited me, but this one I'm willing to push and shove for. While with past collections I've coveted only a few items, I nearly want all of the pieces in this latest one. Starting February, you'll find me at my local Target buying the black draped jumpsuit, the punchy floral mini skirt, the sassy one-shoulder floral dress, a corset-style top, a sleeveless ruffle cardigan, and perhaps more. Check out the collection in its entirety and tell me which pieces you have dibs on.
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Simplicity can be such a beautiful sight sometimes. Behold Molly Sims at the Geoffrey Beene fashion scholarship dinner. It probably took her a total of 10 minutes to throw on that entire outfit: the black Josef Statkus strapless jumpsuit, strappy studded sandals, black cocktail ring, and metallic snakeskin clutch. Still, she looks super fashionable and effortless. Follow Molly's lead and buy yourself a flattering black jumpsuit. It will come in handy when you're seeking a no-fuss, but sassy, party look.
Singer and actress Selena Gomez posed for pictures at the 2009 American Music Awards with a pretty pink smile on her face. She took advantage of the occasion and went glam; wearing a Talbot Runhof sequin dress with black strappy heels.
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