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Can't seem to find the gusto to don a leather dress? Look to Kate Moss and Carine Roitfeld for inspiration. No doubt, the two are working it in their identical long-sleeve leather dresses. Kate Moss added some rockability to the high-neck cut by accessorizing with sexy bare legs, a studded belt, and pointy-toe pumps. In comparison, the French Vogue editor covered her stems with sexy, sheer black Read more
A leather dress is one way to shake up the red carpet. Lindsay Price shook it real good at the USC Music Video Program gala in LA. She showed up wearing a fitted leather dress topped with a brown belt, finished with stacked bangles and leopard pumps. Short, not so sweet, but to the point. The actress reminds us that adding a belt to a frock can completely change its appearance for the better. Read more
Reasons we love leather: We have been on a leather jacket binge for months (seven total), Barneys's Simon Doonan and Julie Gilhart cheekily taught us how to wear it, we know how to prevent it from wrinkling — we're just leather McLovin'. And we know everyone else is feeling the love when good girls like Emmy Rossum bust out in a black leather bustier dress by Ina Soltani. Damn, girl. We asked Read more
Ignore the strangely ghoulish look on the model's face and take a look at this Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Dress ($828). The shift-shaped cut and slight cowl neck lend a classy '70s vibe and I'm loving the zipper detailing on the back. Rarely do I see a leather dress done right so props to Marc. Do you agree? Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It Read more
Nancy Sinatra's epic "Bang Bang," set the mood for Nicholas Kunz's Fall Nicholas K collection. Inspired by the Taos artists in the '20s and '30s, Kunz imagined a line bursting with Western influence — we loved all of the cool Stetson-inspired hats — and a dash of deco. Fringe was heavily prevalent, making its way onto geometric leather jackets, sheer crochet dresses, and for a vintage touch, Read more
Last night's amfAR gala in NYC brought out a roster of celebrities and models to toast the AIDS-fighting charity on the eve of Fashion Week. Fall 2012 Fashion Week begins today, but there were plenty of gorgeous gowns on display yesterday. Host Sarah Jessica Parker donned a pink Oscar de la Renta gown, which she paired with a leather motorcycle jacket and white gloves while posing for pictures. 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
Is Karlie Kloss skipping New York Fashion Week? — HuffPost Style Victoria Beckham is dressing some big-name stars for the Oscars — Styleite Melissa's "plastic fantastic" shoes arrive in SoHo — Style.com The freshest faces to watch out for this Fashion Week — The Daily Beast How much will 24k gold nail polish run you? — Stylelist Spread the love this Valentine's Day with Pura Vida Read more
Rachel Comey showed us her sophisticated side for Fall '12, streamlining her usual quirk factor with a modern, refreshing twist. "Normally for Fall we dive into print and pattern and color," said Comey. "This time, I pulled all of that out and cleared the air." With that in mind, the designer showcased laser-cut cotton dresses and wool felt tops, digital-print knee-length skirts, pretty prints, Read more
It's no surprise we've deemed Karlie Kloss one of our stylish model MVPs. Her ever-growing list of red-carpet appearances, cool street-style snapshots, and dramatic turns on the runway make her a no-brainer for style-setting honors. Let's recap. The 19-year-old catwalking stunner has already graced the covers of Vogue Italia, Teen Vogue, Vogue Australia, and more. She has opened and closed the Read more
