Rebecca Minkoff's easy cool-girl is all grown up for Fall '13. We still get the wearability the label is known (and loved) for, this time, married with a sophisticated take on tomboy — sharp tailoring to complement the lineup of sexier little dresses. As always, the accessories are spot-on, though the real all-stars may just be the lineup of great outwear. Click to see the complete runway show right here.
For Fall 2013, the Rebecca Minkoff girl is every bit the feminine styler, albeit with a slightly grungier tomboy twist. While her mix of darker wares seemed like a match made in heaven for her most loyal fans, it felt like a much more subversive lineup. Take, for instance, Minkoff's play on space-like silhouettes, which came to fruition in quilted and padded leathers, voluminous shoulder cuts, utilitarian finishes, and bright metallic accessories. There was enough of her signature casual-cool styling to satisfy, but paired with edgier additions and Minkoff's first (real) foray into eveningwear, and you've got a new kind of Fall 2013 to look forward to.
From straight, blunt hair to oil-slicked nails and graphic liner, Rebecca Minkoff envisioned a sleek and edgy girl for Fall 2013. She showed us how to take the blue eye makeup trend from Spring into the colder months with the help of Sarah Lucero for Stila Cosmetics and Jeanie Syfu for Tresemme. So put away the curling iron, break out the bold liner, and see how you can achieve this must-try style.
The look: Bold and edgy.
Who would wear it: A downtown girl who's trying to add some polish to her look.
Key products: Crayola-blue liquid liner and a flat iron.
Color scheme: Blues and metallics from her handbags and clothes.
Pastels and use of the word "kiss" do not a gadget for women make, a belief Stellé Audio used in the creation of a line of portable speakers that leave the standard white/black aluminum design of tech accessories looking downright severe. The Stellé Speaker Clutches are designed to look like they walked straight off the runway, draped in luxury materials like woven leather and snakeskin, but with an added bass boost.
We had a chance to experience the Bluetooth-powered sounds of the clutches in Las Vegas during CES and heard unexpectedly rich sounds bursting from the speakers that we paired easily to our iPhones. The clutches can also be connected to devices via USB and 3.5mm stereo cables and include a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 15 hours of playback. With a removable strap, the speaker clutch is meant to be shown off, worn like a purse, or removed and placed in prime tabletop viewing at a party.
With a starting price tag at $300, it's definitely a luxury addition to an audiophile's life. The company expects to announce its first retail partners this February. Take a look at the Stellé flagship and Rebecca Minkoff accessory lines in the gallery, and share your opinion on the fashion and tech collaboration.
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After enjoying a leisurely breakfast in LA, Jessica Alba cozied up in a studded leather Simone jacket, fur vest, and hooded plaid shirt to create a weekend-perfect look we can't wait to mimic. Jessica styled her bundled toppers with sheen coated leggings, python Rebecca Minkoff ankle boots ($245, originally $350), and a leather Bulgari tote for additional texture. Re-create this cozy layered look by pairing her exact boots with a plaid shirt, fur vest, and black motorcycle jacket, then slip on a pair of coated leather leggings for the finishing touch.
Kristen Stewart hasn't missed a stylish step while promoting the last installment of the Twilight Saga, and her latest look was right on point. The actress got leggy in black leather-panel Rebecca Minkoff shorts, a gray Alternative Apparel top, and embellished ankle-strap Barbara Bui sandals while on a variety show in Madrid. Kristen has been hitting fashion high notes in designer duds from LA to London, but we love how this effortless ensemble stayed true to Kristen's laid-back persona. Re-create this cool-girl style with a charcoal long-sleeved top, black leather-panel shorts, and ankle-strap sandals, or pair her exact bottoms in a bold python print ($428) with a chunky black sweater and matching ankle booties for a flawless Fall look.
Knee-high styles were ubiquitous at the Fall 2012 runways like Valentino, Alexander Wang, Givenchy, and Altuzarra, so accordingly, we're bringing you our five favorites for the season. Whether you're in the market for an everyday flat, a more dressed-up embellished style, or our top pick straight from the runway, there's a pair here to suit your every styling whim. Try pairing them with skinny jeans, a tights-and-skirt duo, or a little bit of leather just like our runway inspiration — just click on to watch.
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