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WWD recently reported celebrities have energized the shapewear market. How so? By wearing underwear as outerwear! To prove it, annual sales of shapewear grew 10.6 percent from March '09 to February '10. Wow. You know who the trendsetters are: Madonna, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Dita Von Teese, and so on. Proceed to see them, and more, rocking this risque trend. Read more
If I didn't already plan my Halloween costume this year – I'm going to be a mermaid — I would totally be a cancan girl. But hey, there's always next year, right? In case you didn't know, cancan dancers first derived from Paris in the mid 1800s. They were known for performing lively, leg-kicking dances in a chorus line. Since then, the dance style has spread across the world. You can always Read more
Bustier advocates, like myself, get ready to go gaga over this Target Go International Gray Bustier Top ($25). It took mere seconds between finding it and ordering one for myself. I just received it and can't wait to experiment. I've long been a fan of bustier/corset bodices and especially love what Proenza Schouler does with them. But I normally don't wear them in an obviously sexy way. Read more
The return of the bombshell was evident on many Spring runways, with designers like Prada, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Dolce & Gabbana paying homage to the '50s knockout with bustier dresses and printed bodysuits. When it comes to choosing a swimsuit this season, there are tons of full-coverage, curve-flaunting options out there — making it more than easy to channel your inner Marilyn Monroe Read more
With beach weather and poolside BBQs near, our search for the perfect Summer swimsuit is on. While the quest for the right swimsuit isn't always easy, it doesn't have to be expensive. Whether you're into sleek one-pieces or flirty florals, we've found plenty of budget-friendly picks to get you through the season in Summer-perfect style. Hoping to stock up on some cute, affordable suits? From Read more
Who better to take Zac Posen — and his siren-worthy gown — to the Met Gala than bombshell Amber Heard? Amber's red-carpet arrival had all the makings of a major glamazon moment, thanks to the sexiest curve-hugging silhouette, complete with a bustier, bustle, and train. A side-swept updo gave the look the perfect kind of effortlessly sexy finish, while her decadent drop earrings added just the Read more
While our first foray into crop top territory came courtesy of Flashdance, we're loving the fun, flirty resurgence of midriff-baring wares this Spring. After spotting the cutoff look on the Spring runways at Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Emilio Pucci, and Versace, we knew it was only a matter of time before daring celebrities sported it. Most recently, Dree Hemingway donned a chili-printed, Read more
Last night's Kids' Choice Awards went down in LA, and things started with an eclectic display on the orange carpet. Kristen Stewart showed up in a blue Stella McCartney number, while Katy Perry was another colorful attendee in a crop top and skirt. Neutrals were a big hit. Emma Stone donned Antonio Berardi, and Heidi Klum paired a Roland Mouret dress with over-the-knee boots. A tummy-baring Dolce Read more
Not one but two midriff-baring tops — um, pardon the pun — cropped up on the orange carpet tonight. Selena Gomez and Katy Perry both opted to bring Spring's crop-top trend from runway to real life at the Kids' Choice Awards. Selena Gomez channeled pin-up appeal in a Dolce & Gabbana bustier-style top and a high-waisted, embellished fit-and-flare miniskirt. She finished the look with an Read more
ShopStylist Harper Leo drew upon the elegance of past eras to create this stunning Alexander McQueen mood board. And what perfect timing we might add now that the Oscars are but days away. To evoke a similar brand of high drama and glamour, pair a silk chiffon bustier dress — velvet embellishments and sheer overlays for added theatrics — with equally luxurious accessories. Whether you prefer Read more
