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Emma rocks. She attended the Glastonbury Music Festival in a totally fresh, mud-ready ensemble. Her Louis Vuitton corset top is an unexpected choice; the sexiness is tempered by modest cuffed jeans shorts, black rubber boots, and black knee socks. A fringed and studded black bag holds all her concert supplies, while her sexy man friend holds my attention. We know what Emma Watson wears at Read more
Sweet corsets are back. This flattering cut can do you no wrong with its structured corset shape and romantic appeal. I also like how the light boning reminds me of old-school lingerie. I'm swooning over this Nanette Lepore Indochine Dress ($430); the juxtaposition between the sweet style and bold print makes for a radical frock. Shop Read more
Shirring n. Gathering fabric into three or more parallel lines, for decorating effect. Using elastic thread is the easiest way to create the fabric gathers. Found on tops, skirts, dresses, swimwear, outerwear, intimates and even handbags. Go for the glam in this Foley for Foley + Corinna Rayon Shirred Corset Top, on sale for $144 (originally $286). Read more
Marilyn loved 'em, Madonna loved 'em, and I love 'em too. A quintessentially feminine top, the corset top is flirting via fabric. Top one of these off with a pencil skirt or your favorite pair of skinnies and get ready to bat those eyelashes. You can sex one up with a fun pair of cork heels or you can tone one down with a pair of chic flip flops. Bustier girls beware: I would say if you are Read more
The leading ladies of Glee — Lea Michele, Jenna Ushkowitz, Jayma Mays, Naya Rivera, and Heather Morris — all stepped out last night for an episode screening at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. While their characters have unique style personas (cheerleader uniforms, schoolgirl separates, and rocker-chick wares) onscreen, it's also fun to see how these actresses dress for the red Read more
Raf Simons bowed out at Jil Sander with a soft pastel palette and minimalist silhouettes for Fall 2012. His finale — a modest showing of femininity in truly modern proportion — was met with a standing ovation. The trick was subtlety in both color play and the measure of each silhouette — colors were rich, but soft; cutouts were sexy, but never overt. There was grace and balance in every Read more
Now that we've had time to take in all of the red-carpet moments from last night's Golden Globes red carpet, it's time to take note of the top trend takeaways and the A-list celebs who wore them. We spotted a sea of fishtail hems, a bevy of corset-inspired bodices, an army of sequin embellishments, a fiery flash of crimsons and merlot hues, and a whole lot of nude and blush-tone gowns. Look to Read more
Her time on American Idol may be long gone, but Katharine McPhee is still a golden girl. The lovely chanteuse has opted for a Donna Karan embellished corset gown of layered gold tissue, complemented with champagne-hued platform pumps. She keeps things soft up top with loose, tousled ringlets and subtle coral-peach lipstick and blush with gold flecks. What do you think? Does her look deserve first Read more
When we spotted Jena Malone out this weekend, we thought to ourselves, this is how you wear a midi skirt. The actress's spot on combination of a fitted, almost corset style top, midi skirt, and platforms is practically a no-fail formula for how to wear one of this season's hottest hemlines — the midi skirt. This is why it works: The fitted bodice style top flatters your frame and defines your Read more
True to form, Gaultier delivered trench coats, sharp suiting, and far sexier fare for Spring 2012. The collection showcased his signature craft in structured, pinstriped suits, then gave way to a sultrier side as models hit the runway with perfectly '40-inspired victory curls — and their look numbers in hand. Evening wear in elegant body-conscious jersey dresses, some draped, some with Read more
