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Charlize Theron in Lamé Lanvin: Love It or Hate It?
To say Charlize Theron brought major shine to the Parisian premiere of her latest movie — The Burning Plain — would be an understatement. If her Lanvin pre-Fall gold lamé dress is this shiny in photographs, I wonder how blinding it is in person! I have to say, it's a hard one to pull off, but nothing stands in Charlize's way.
Celebrity Style: Kate Moss
Fashionable folks gathered at Stella McCartney's London boutique last night to celebrate the annual Christmas light turning on ceremony. The designer's close pal Kate Moss turned up looking festive as ever in a gold lamé top, her signature black blazer, and over-the-knee boots. As always, the model added her personal touch — she threw on a low-slung black belt to downplay the shininess of the top.
eBay Find of the Week
I'm a huge fan of lamé. The metallic fabric instantly adds zest to any look. That's why I died when I saw this Silver Metallic Plunging Top, size medium.
Pencey Lamé Wrap Jacket: Love It or Hate It?
If you do it right, lamé can look like a shimmering sheen of goodness. Done wrong, you'll most likely end up looking, well, lame. I need your opinion on this Pencey Lamé Wrap Jacket ($253).Trend Alert: Far from Lame Lamé
Let's face it: Lamé got a bad rap. The world experienced too much of a good thing in the excessive '80s. I think we've finally recovered from the overdose.
J. Crew Whisper Lamé Shirt: Love It or Hate It?
This J. Crew Whisper Lamé Slim Shirt ($110) is a far cry from your average button-down shirt. The lamé sheen adds sass to this classic cut shirt, and wouldn't it be fun way to spice up your work garb?
Definition: Lamé
Lamé n. An ornamental fabric in which metallic threads, as of gold or silver, are woven with silk, wool, rayon, or cotton. Origin: 1920-25.Simply Fab: American Apparel Lamé Coin Purse
Sometimes when I go out I don't want to carry around a bag, or even a clutch. 'Tis true. Especially if I'm just taking Annabelle for a stroll.
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I Want This Wardrobe: Blair Waldorf
Leave it to Blair to bring fascinating Upper East Side style to NYU. While strolling the collegiate hallways, the former queen bee tempered a sexy gold lame dress by Oscar de la Renta with a ladylike coat — genius. The Gossip Girl then furthered her ferosh with a burgundy-quilted bag, gold bangles, and badass Alexandre Birman python booties.
Amron Exptl. Black Leather Band-Aids: Love It or Hate It?
If Alexander Wang took up Band-Aid design, the result would look something like these Amron Exptl. Black Leather Band-Aids ($15 for a three pack). What do you think — a rather chic way to cover up a boo boo or simply lame?
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