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Banish cold weather blahs forever with the upcoming bold & bright Fall offerings. Seriously, if I had these rich and electric colors in my wardrobe come January I think the snow would instantly melt wherever I went - take this fabulous Versace fruit punch coat, for example. Say hello to scarlet, vermilion, fuchsia, peacock, eggplant and grape - your new BFFs. Paired with noir and greys, get Read more
It looks like the bold hues that were all over the MTV Movie Awards weren't just coincidental: adding punch to an outfit with a shock or two of color is evolving into a full-fledged summer trend! This week's Life and Style takes inspiration from SJP's brightly colored accessories and put together a few adorable options. I especially love the red patent bag! To see some of my bright-hued Read more
At New York Fashion Week, models wore bold lip colors like coral, hot pink, and wine. Check out the looks at Jenni Kayne, Jill Stuart, Diane von Furstenberg, and more. Read more
Deriving inspiration from craftsmen — mechanics, cobblers, and (much more obviously) leathermen, Cynthia Rowley's own Fall craftsmanship honed in on these artists with a succinctly modern and much sportier interpretation. Save for denim on denim suiting or brilliant colored leather, there's not too much literal interpretation, but rather a cool collection of womanly, curve-conscious design Read more
In a recent interview on Dering Hall, Los Angeles-based designer Peter Dunham shared his thoughts on his line Hollywood at Home and offered excellent decorating tips. One of my favorite tips from Dunham concerns scale — and the fact that we should consider it more carefully when decorating. Scale is just as important as pattern and color when decorating a space. Dunham says, In a Read more
An architectural aesthetic, specifically Bauhaus style, rules for BCBG's Fall 2012 collection. Structure manifested itself via colorblocking, but it was done on fluid silk chiffon shift dresses, so the effect was a pretty blend of strong forms on flowy silhouettes. The geometric shapes created by bold color combos — black and orange, merlot and blush — were intensified with textural plays Read more
We've been anxiously awaiting the street-style stampede that descends on NYC every Fashion Week. This season is already bringing out a range of creative ensembles — and it's only day two. We're taken with the chicest plays on Winter style — forget the predictable; this crew delivers a slick mix of leather, fur, bold color, and killer accessories. As always, the inspiration is seemingly Read more
Derek Lam's new venture, 10 Crosby, has fulfilled its cool-girl status for Fall '12. The third collection from the line, 10 Crosby showed plenty of bold prints, sharp tailoring, and just the right amount of femininity to please every downtown girl. Inspired by the classic holiday flick Home Alone, Lam and design director Liz Giardina envisioned what the 10 Crosby girl would wear on a snowy Read more
Our New York Fashion Week kickoff began this morning with Steven Alan. For Fall, the designer showed another batch of covetable casual-cum-cool offerings pairing his signature modern classic style with a bold touch of Mexican and folk influence. Full red skirts were paired with riding jackets and fedora hats and structured striped wool vests with slightly flared pants, and there was even a cute Read more
Diane von Furstenberg knows how to make women look and feel beautiful. She brings a fierce femininity to each runway collection, never shying away from throwing in bold lip color, dramatic eye shadow, or a carefully-crafted bouffant. See some of the prettiest looks from Diane's past runway shows to understand her daring, beauty moves. Read more
