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It's that time of the year, when Nordstrom has its fabulous annual Half-Yearly Sale. Believe you me: there are lots of pages to peruse and tons of items to be bought. These Aristocrat 'Kent' Straight Leg Stretch Jeans ($118, originally $198) will ensure that you're lookin' slim and sexy. I love the dark wash and ultra-flattering cut. Shop by categories, brands, new sale arrivals, or by Read more
Two thousand twelve marks 15 years since James Cameron's epic romance Titanic — and 100 years since the sinking of the iconic ship on its maiden voyage. Titanic the movie captures a romance between aristocratic passenger Rose DeWitt Bukater and third class artist Jack Dawson, but the real-life love that played out during the tragedy is just as captivating and heartbreaking. The stories of Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. I’ve been watching Downton Abbey along with much of the rest of the country, obsessed with the World War 1 era story of class, heartbreak, and romance. The servants, of course, are a lot more interesting than the aristocrats. But in the end it’s all about whether or not Mary, the eldest daughter, will Read more
The stars are out in Washington! Tonight the Obamas welcomed UK Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha, on the North Portico of the White House for a state dinner. The American and British first ladies looked colored coordinated, although each woman is a fashion trendsetter in her own right. Barack and Michelle Obama are currently hosting a three-day official visit, and even though Read more
For Etro's Fall 2012 collection, Veronica Etro showed an abundance of paisley patterns revised with a modern touch. "There is something about the paisley which at heart is very aristocratic," said Etro, when describing the collection. That said, Etro utilized the print in every form via multicolored trousers, sheer fit-and-flare dresses, and rich velvet gowns. Outerwear highlighted a range of Read more
Last night at the Golden Globes, one of my favorite series, Downton Abbey, won the award for best television miniseries, and in my opinion, it couldn't be more well deserved. If you're not familiar with the series, Downton Abbey meticulously traces the lifestyle of an aristocratic English family just before and during World War I, as well as the family's staff of servants, all of whom are Read more
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen ducked out of a Manhattan appointment yesterday dressed in their warmest Winter coats. The pair did their best to stay warm, while across the country their little sister, Elizabeth, showed off her figure at the Critics' Choice Awards. Elizabeth Olsen wore a yellow Pucci dress last night and told us she'll occasionally solicit fashion advice from her famous siblings. Read more
Felicity Jones is a young British actress who's been building a reputation for serious acting chops with roles alongside Helen Mirren in The Tempest and in critically acclaimed new film Like Crazy. Her next role: the newest face of Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up, which also counts Scarlett Johansson as a spokesmodel. For the brand's forthcoming Khol Collection campaign, Felicity posed as an Read more
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, stopped by a Zara in London today with her royal protection officer. Kate left the shop with a bag full of new goodies and already looked quite chic for the outing in a black pleated skirt and knee-high boots. The duchess is prepping for her first Christmas as a full-fledged member of the royal family and is expected to visit with the queen and Prince Read more
Pippa Middleton has reportedly split from her date to the royal wedding, Alex Loudon. The rumored breakup came after a year and a half of dating, and Pippa's rise to fame is being blamed. Allegedly, Alex's aristocratic family did not like the celebrity status. After apparently parting ways with Alex, Pippa spent last weekend at the ancestral home of her friend George Percy, who also happens to be Read more
