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Trend Alert: Summer Silk

What's sexier than sexy?
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What's sexier than sexy? Summer silk. What's even sexier? Olivia Palermo's front-row flirt, Johannes Huebl, at the Armani Privé Couture show. Focus. Now, I don't recommend Summer silk if you are in a humid climate; this classic should flow in a warm breeze, not stick to you or expose sweat stains. But if you seek something subtly seductive for a date or dinner party — or front-row couture — a lightweight blouse or tank is the perfect piece. Pair with anything: cropped jeans, a pencil skirt, cargo pants, itty-bitty shorts, and let Summer sillk be your guide . . .

Vince Enzyme-Washed Silk Blouse T Tahari 'Callie' Silk Blouse See by Chloé Collarless silk-blend blouse Walter faux-wrap silk blouse Mia Via Ruffled Silk Blouse
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Look of the Day: Sidewalk Siren
Look of the Day

Look of the Day: Sidewalk Siren

The streets never looked so bright until moni2182 walked on them.
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The streets never looked so bright until moni2182 walked on them. This sidewalk siren showed off her fabulous fashion skills in a bright pink silk blouse and gray silk trousers. I love the silhouette and how the moody hues temper the loud top. Perfection all over, brava.

Come back and tell us what you're wearing, we're dying to know!

Congrats to moni2182!

Everyone else, join the Look of the Day group, then submit your looks. I might feature you on FabSugar!

Style Glossary: Crêpe de Chine
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Style Glossary: Crêpe de Chine

Crêpe de Chine Literally means "crepe of China" in French.
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Mike & Chris at ShopStyle

Crêpe de Chine

Literally means "crepe of China" in French. A soft, lightweight, plainwoven fabric with a crinkled effect. It's produced either with all-silk warp and weft or with a silk warp and hard-spun worsted weft. Crêpe de chine textures of artificial silk are common these days and are often difficult to distinguish from true silk. French designer Madeleine Vionnet used crêpe de chine, a fabric that was unusual in women's fashion of the '20s and '30s.

This Mike & Chris Vinny Tank ($202) is made of 100 percent crêpe de chine silk. Doesn't it look super soft?


To see more pieces of crêpe de chine, read more

Eggplant India Maxi Dresses by Kara Janx Jill Stuart Saline Crepe de Chine Top Alhambra Tank Antonio melani Johannesburg Top
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Shopping: Draped Silk Pieces In Bright Colors
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Shopping: Draped Silk Pieces In Bright Colors

Whether you opt for a pair of experimental harem trousers or a classic grecian dress, silk draped pieces in bright colors are perfect for summer.
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Whether you opt for a pair of experimental harem trousers or a classic grecian dress, silk draped pieces in bright colors are perfect for summer. Find a color that works with your skin tone and wear it with simple accessories, there's no way you'll blend into the crowd wearing this look.

Rachel Comey Spring 2009, The Perfect Silks
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Rachel Comey Spring 2009, The Perfect Silks

If you invest in anything this summer, make it a pair of silk trousers or shorts.
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If you invest in anything this summer, make it a pair of silk trousers or shorts. Not only will they keep you cool in the sweltering weather, but they'll instantly update your wardrobe for the new season. Now that Fall 09 is behind us, and we've had the chance to re-think Spring 09, we're reminded of Rachel Comey's colorful silk pieces that so embody the spirit of this season. Keep track of her summer deliveries right here, or, look to Topshop for options below the contemporary price point.

Fall 2009 Paris Trend Report: Long Slinky Evening Wear
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Fall 2009 Paris Trend Report: Long Slinky Evening Wear

In New York and London hemlines might have been extra short but in Paris, where the old fashion houses rule, long and slinky seems to be the way to go.
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In New York and London hemlines might have been extra short but in Paris, where the old fashion houses rule, long and slinky seems to be the way to go. Balmain, of course, excluded. As we mentioned yesterday, we love the edginess of the Fall 2009 trends--strong shoulders, tall shoes, cinched waistlines--especially when balanced out by softer elements like these evening frocks. In our opinion it seems to be Balenciaga who demonstrated this dynamic best.

Dakota Fanning Wears a Silk Black Short Jumper to The Late Show in New York
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Trend Alert: Black Silky Sweet

We all sang to ourselves, "Who's that girl?"
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We all sang to ourselves, "Who's that girl?" when we saw Dakota Fanning in her black silky sweet jumper. She worked it, with her long, perfect gams, at the Today Show in NYC. You wouldn't know it was Winter by her hotness. A shortie jumper is a flirtatious choice, but black silk trickles off your skin just the same with a maxi skirt and slithery top. Just remember to keep it sweet, like our new blond Fanning fascination.


Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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Long Silk Skirt BCBGMAXAZRIA Ruffled Silk Cap-Sleeve Dress Young, Fabulous and Broke Sienna Jumper as seen on Sienna Miller French Connection - Tudor Silk (Black) Filippa K Silk Harness Tank Top
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Burning Question: Does Soymilk Need Refrigeration or Not?
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Burning Question: Does Soymilk Need Refrigeration or Not?

Soy milk, once opened, requires refrigeration and should be consumed within five days.
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Soy milk, once opened, requires refrigeration and should be consumed within five days. Prior to being opened, however, soy milk actually doesn't require chilling, and has an unrefrigerated shelf life of at least one year. Then why, might you ask, is some soy milk is sold refrigerated in the milk aisle while other brands go unrefrigerated next to rice milk? To find out, read more

Love It or Hate It? Kumi Kookoon Silk Sheets
Love It or Hate It

Love It or Hate It? Kumi Kookoon Silk Sheets

There's something remarkably luxurious about the idea of sleeping between these Kumi Kookoon Silk Sheets ($240-$1125).
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There's something remarkably luxurious about the idea of sleeping between these Kumi Kookoon Silk Sheets ($240-$1125). But given that they're dry-clean only, I can't imagine that the upkeep would be worth it. What's your take?

Alexander Wang Resort 09 Look Book
Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang Resort 09 Look Book

Easy silk blouses, slip-on frocks, and loose-fitting trousers are what have come to define Alexander Wang as a designer and this Resort 09 is full of gorgeous examples.
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Easy silk blouses, slip-on frocks, and loose-fitting trousers are what have come to define Alexander Wang as a designer and this Resort 09 is full of gorgeous examples. Resort, the midseason phenomenon quickly gaining fashion clout, is often where we see the most clear examples of a designer's aesthetic. These deliveries do not come with the spectacle of a runway show (save for, say, Chanel) nor do they aim to redefine a designer's persona. They are, in fact, tried and true offerings of what works and what will sell--which is precisely what makes them interesting. What did we love most from Wang's Resort 09? His foresight in using orange as a pop-color and the ease at which these garments could be worn during both holiday and vacation happenings. Wang reminds us, over and over again, that his brand is far more serious than it looks.