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When you're smack dab in the middle of party season, flitting from fete to fete, the little black dress routine can get a bit stale. The good news? There are tons of stylish alternatives to your usual noir number, and not only will you look just as chic, you'll also succeed at standing out in the crowd. Whether it's a feathered blazer ($125) or a slouchy pair of sequin shorts ($15), these Read more
When it rains Ashley and Mary-Kate, it pours Ashley and Mary-Kate. I say, bring on the downpour! Here, at the launch party for LORAC cosmetics' new palate with clothing line Miss Davenport, Showstopper, Ashley is bringing back the leather mini skirt and crochet tights. Her homage to the '80s looks good, but then again, she's very tiny so she can get away with it. This look can go either way; it Read more
For her Fall 2012 collection, Isabel Marant mixed her signature bohemian-cool style with a splash of the Wild West. Specifically, it was the late 19th century cowgirls that inspired Marant: "I love the way they were wearing very masculine trousers to ride horses with lace shirts," said Marant. That said, the designer mixed feminine pieces with tougher elements by pairing a bevy of cowgirl shirts Read more
Olivier Rousteing conjured up a Louis the XIV-meets-rocker vibe for Balmain's Fall 2012. It's Balmain's signature cool-girl appeal done up in rich Baroque-era references — brocade and pearl embellishments cover nearly everything, slim pants and maxi skirts feel infinitely more luxe in velvet fabrications, and pretty floral-embroidered details feel almost like oil paintings. When we're not taken Read more
It's always a rollicking good time to look at a Moschino show, and the Fall 2012 collection brings us a quirky mix of styles — military, ski, '60s — all filtered through the Moschino prism of color and indulgent detail. Short, flirty dresses were outfitted with feathers and abundant ruffles, capes and jackets were outfitted with military epaulettes, capes featured quilted fronts, and skirts Read more
Never underestimate the powerful effect a little leather mini has on your outfit. Even in the warmer months, it packs a punch when you style it up like Fab reader BrittandWhit does with an army-hued blazer and a breezy blouse underneath. And, when you finish it off, don't underestimate the value of a few well-placed jewels, either. We love how her feathery earrings and long, beaded necklace Read more
Fab reader Style Extraordinaire looked adorable styled up in a Jason Wu For Target blouse and accordion-pleated leather skirt. Her pale pink polka-dotted top was tucked into her mini-circle skirt for a schoolgirl-esque silhouette. We love the juxtaposition of soft prints with tougher luxe materials, and this look nailed it. For an accessorized finish, she donned an arm full of odds-and-end Read more
Zara is one lookbook we devour at first sight, and the latest arrivals have given us more reason to love its affordable on-trend clothing and accessories. For its TRF October lookbook, the retailer showed us plenty to swoon over: colorful boiled wool coats, tweedy jackets, textural jacquard trousers, and sheer blouses all top our must-haves list. Furthermore, we spied some sleek ankle boots and Read more
When it comes to vintage shopping, it can be difficult to find something worthwhile in your city or state. Those vintage shops can be musty and filled with a lot of, well, crap. The Internet has widened the vintage pool, but even then it's hard to know where to look, and sites like eBay and Etsy are fantastic, but overwhelming. Still, when you score that high-quality, high-style vintage piece on Read more
Thanks to Coco Chanel, one of our favorite things about Fall – besides pumpkin lattes — is tweed. Whether it's a tweedy skirt, pant, or jacket, we love how these pieces are simultaneously classic, yet new. The best part? They look amazing with pretty much anything; leather leggings, jeans, and biker jackets to name just a few examples. Sadly, we don't have the budget to afford the designer Read more
