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As we ease into holiday mode, embrace jackets that shine. You know I'm jacket obsessed and therefore cannot take my eyes off of Daisy Lowe's red satin blazer. Amazing. Red is deliciously bold, but a neutral, like Leven Rambin's, can be thrown atop anything and everything. If you really have a flair for the dramatic, Nina Ricci, who has a penchant for shiny jackets, gets top plaudits. For Spring, Read more
By combining two of the season's slickest styles, Fab reader Stylesbyassitan nailed the cool-girl look with a shiny-cum-sporty twist. First, she paired her silver metallic skinny jeans with a red knit topper. Then she added an athletic accent via her retro, two-toned varsity jacket. For the outfit finale, she donned black pointy-toed pumps and toted a boxy, black patent-leather bag. It's a Read more
Michelle Smith showed a fun collection brimming with color and cool techno fabrics for Milly's Fall line. The results? A prim and polished collection injected with modern fabrics and a bit of edge. Tweed dresses were given a shiny finish thanks to a high-tech laminated finish, while full leather skirts lent a feminine feel. A wide array of cocktail-ready dresses were the main focus, ranging from Read more
For Fall '12, Nicole and Michael Colovos showed off their signature modern architectural style for Helmut Lang, highlighting a sleek and sumptuous array of tried and true favorites like leather and fur funnel-neck jackets, shiny treated skinny pants, and asymmetric draped dresses — all of which were paired with sexy thigh-high boots and wedge ankle booties. However, there were some new Read more
Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story on an awesome Winter coat find from our friends at Lucky!Ahh, the curse of the puffer jacket: the sporty topper can brave any blizzard, but not any sartorial situation. Weekend errands? Sure. Après ski? Of course. But an occasion more fancy than sporty? Not so much. And that's why Read more
For Spring 2012, Chanel debuted feathers, shine, pretty pastels, and pearls, all infused with an effortless Parisian air. We especially adored all of the shiny accents — silver booties, slick jackets, liquid maxi skirts, and metallic coats. And of course, it wouldn't be a Chanel show without a heavy dose of their signature tweed separates. Take a look at all of Karl Lagerfeld's confections for Read more
Most shows wouldn't be able to top collapsing benches, which in turn led to collapsing editors, but such a small snafu couldn't deter the magnificence seen on Balenciaga's Spring runway showing. Staying true to the brand's signature style, Nicolas Ghesquière showed dramatic structure, volume, and space-age fabrics. “I don’t know if oversize is the right term for that type of construction,” 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
Hello, color! J.Crew presented a Spring collection that satisfied our want for all things bright, shiny, and printed, delivered with the brand's signature eclectic prep styling. Even Beyoncé stopped by to take in the citrusy brights, stripes, and covetable accessories. There was a little bit of tomboy, via slouchy chinos, paired of course with sparkly jackets or something sexy like leopard. Read more
Victoria Beckham, one of our favorite style mavens — and super-chic mama — showed a gorgeous, glossy Spring 2012 collection, mixing sleek, fitted silhouettes with roomier, more free-form shapes. Beckham showcased the kinds of body-conscious sheaths we might see her wearing, in bold navy and orange colorblocking, then surprised with newer, looser shapes in shiny satin finishes on jackets and Read more
