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Ascotfriday is showing off a new hairdo — super cute — and fresh outfit today. I'm smitten with her spunky cropped cobalt jacket. It injects fresh vibes to her skinny jeans, and I also fancy her haphazardly tucked-in tee. She got the blues . . . Here's what she has on: Jacket: Thrifted Jeans: J Brand Shoes: Zara Tee: Unknown Congrats to ascotfriday! Everyone else, submit your looks, and I Read more
Bolero n. Short, waist length rounded front jacket, usually without closure or collar. Sleeveless or with sleeves. Beginning with their use by men in early Crete, boleros have been worn by men and women throughout the centuries. Most commonly seen as a part of a man's Spanish bullfighting costume. Source Read more
From the looks of things, Olivier Rousteing knows exactly what Balmain is made of. For Spring 2012, the designer showed us what might happen if a Spanish dancer went west — a mix of long, duster-like leather skirts and denim button-ups paired with the label's signature embellishments on body-conscious minidresses, skirts, and slim pants and jackets. Gold embroidery and fringe on white pants, Read more
Dries Van Noten gave us a beautiful vision for Spring 2012, thanks to a myriad of photo prints that ranged from a turquoise sea to the twinkling lights of Las Vegas to idyllic painted landscapes rendered in monochromatic tones. These prints were collaged together on loose silk shifts, crisp white button-downs, and knee-length skirts, in a surprising vignette of beautiful things. Silhouettes Read more
Spanish influence is showing up on the fashion circuit, with the latest, most beautiful example on Sarah Jessica Parker dressed in Gucci's gorgeous Fall 2011 petal-embellished gown, beaded bolero jackets, and delicate black lace for the latest issue of S Moda magazine. The Spring 2012 runways, as seen from Moschino and Pucci, show that the Spanish trend will remain strong for at least another Read more
Pippa Middleton, who looked gorgeous in a white Alexander McQueen dress for the wedding ceremony of her sister Kate to Prince William, changed into a stunning emerald green gown by Temperley London for the wedding reception. Her sister, now the Duchess of Cambridge, also changed outfits, sticking with Alexander McQueen as she chose a white satin gazar gown and bolero. We love Pippa's choice of Read more
For the royal wedding's evening reception dinner at Buckingham Palace, Kate Middleton slipped into another dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. This time, the princess chose a white satin gazar and strapless silhouette, embellished with silver diamante embroidery at the waist. To finish off the look, Kate wore a soft white angora bolero cardigan and left her hair down and wavy. Read more
Moschino's Rossella Jardini took a trip to Spain for the brand's Spring collection, showing beaded matador-inspired jackets, embellished skirts, fringed tops, and toreador hats. Dramatic, high-impact pieces that were tempered with romantic ruffled wrap dresses and lace bias-cut gowns made to flatter the figure. Described by Jardini as "very feminine and sensual but not sexy," the collection hit Read more
At the Los Angeles premiere of Rio, Anne Hathaway sported a tasseled, eggplant-colored Gucci dress and oversize tortoiseshell specs. To temper the embellished frock, Anne kept her makeup pretty and understated, opting for a bit of blush and light rose lips. Her makeup artist, Molly Stern, used Nars Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil and Mayflower Lipstick, both part of the new Summer 2011 Read more
Ralph Lauren's Spring 2012 collection was devoted to the 1920s a la The Great Gatsby. There was that louche sportiness via a double-breasted suit and drop-waist dresses, lots of beading and feathers, and the slim, sexy silhouettes favored by the Daisy Buchanans of the world. The full review is to come, but go through the slideshow to see all the looks right now, including the incredible Read more
