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If you're looking for a classic, feminine style that you can wear through Fall, Winter, and beyond, why not try an elegant embellished sweater? Whether they're new or vintage, cardigans or pullovers, these beaded and sequined knits can look very dressed up with a skirt or really cute and funky with a pair of distressed jeans. Here are some sweet styles I've found. By Malene Birger Kanna Beaded Read more
Celebrities dressed to impress at last night's Oscars, and a red-carpet trend that we're loving are textured black gowns. From velvet, to sequins, to beaded brocade, leading ladies like Angelina Jolie, Rose Byrne, and Jessica Chastain updated basic LBDs with rich, intriguing details. It's all in today's FabFlash! On Allison McNamara: H&M blouse and sweater. Read more
Ralph Lauren's Fall 2012 collection focused on proper English style, from dapper menswear to glamourous, turn-of-the-century evening dresses. The select crowd of fashion editors — many of whom rarely even crack a smile at these shows —literally squealed with delight when the music began: it was the soundtrack to the PBS series and obvious editor obsession Downton Abbey. That show centers on a Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! Recycling fabric is a powerful green living and cost saving strategy. Denim is one of the coolest fabrics to do it with. It's sturdy, gains character with age and can be acquired very inexpensively at yard sales or in your own "old clothes" closet. Some of the coolest ideas I've found? RELATED: 16 Ways to Make Your Clothes Read more
Ever wonder how a fashion editor shops? It's essentially our job to shop — to find the most gorgeous things, assess the trends, and put together outfits for your viewing pleasure. That said, it's hard not to shop for ourselves when we're constantly tempted. Today, we're kicking off our budget shopping challenge in our Fab offices. Each editor gets a $500 Winter fashion budget and is able to Read more
Consuelo Castiglioni emphasized Marni's eclectic approach to femininity for Spring 2012, with a collection that was filled with architectural, modern takes on ladylike shapes, presented in the bold color and print Marni is known for. Demure shift dresses, knee-length skirts and crewneck sweaters, and sharp jackets were finished in crochet raffia embroidery, intarsia prints, sequins and crystals. Read more
Easy breezy looks and fun evening shine? We're all for this runway trend of mixing metallic bottoms — a sequined miniskirt at DKNY, gold lasercut leather shorts at Cynthia Rowley, slouchy beaded pants at Rebecca Taylor — with casual tops. Of course, there's no need to wait until next Spring to try it out. This look works for Fall, too. Here's our tip for making it work, and sparkly pieces you Read more
When you see Theyskens' Theory collection, you are reminded of the extraordinary fact that this is one of high fashion’s most romantic, deeply talented designers creating clothes for a contemporary American sportswear brand, which has become known for their well-fitting pants. It’s a most unlikely (and brilliant) collaboration. Olivier Theyskens plays that note between edgy and feminine like Read more
It's a very ladylike way to add sparkle to your outfit: show it on a sharp collar. Found in the Fall '11 collections from Givenchy, Miu Miu, and Valentino, the look is surprising versatile and definitely statement-making. Emma Watson paired the collar with a sequin jacket in her most recent editorial for i-D mag, and Hailee Steinfeld looked adorable in a beaded sheath at a Miu Miu party. While a Read more
Sleek and minimal country coziness was the theme at MaxMara. Mohair, cashmere, and wool were refined into somewhat futuristic, minimalist silhouettes and finished with sharp metal buckles; tailored menswear coats made a luxurious reference to the Scottish kilt via fur skirts, and by the end, good old-fashioned tartan was reshaped into slim silhouettes and given luxurious beading. The mostly cool Read more
