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Trend Alert: Couture Details
Believe me, if I could afford Diane's divine Chanel Couture dress, I would swoop it up in a heartbeat. Sigh, back to life, back to reality. The good thing is, we don't have to pay a runway price to wear such beautiful couture details.
Eva Mendes Shines in Chris Benz Paillettes: Love It or Hate It?
Paillette alert! Eva Mendes attended the Hollywood screening of The Bad Lieutenant wearing a Chris Benz multicolored, plunging paillette dress from his Spring '10 collection and Brian Atwood pumps. The dress is definitely eye-catching — different than what we're used to seeing her in.
Pierre Hardy Paillette T-Straps: Love It or Hate It?
I have been anxiously waiting for someone to wear these tricked out Pierre Hardy Paillette T-Straps ($1,415). Behold, Rihanna did. And just the way I would — sleek black to let the disco inferno shoes do the dancing.
The Bag To Have: Prada Paillettes Clutch
Not too long ago I scored my first Prada bag. Sniff. It was at a consignment shop and it was an oversized mauvey brown ombre clutch.
Celebrity Style: Liv Tyler
It's been so long since we've seen Liv Tyler all dolled up. She really should do it more often. At the NYC premiere of Iron Man, the actress sparkled in Stella McCartney's embellished, oversized dress.
London Fashion Week, Fall 2008: Christopher Kane
London darling Christopher Kane has gone mad for paillettes. While you will also see lots of sheerness in his Fall collection, the two textures complement each other brilliantly. Texture play is a major theme for Kane and proving to be one of his strengths.
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Style Glossary: Paillette
Paillette
Of French origin. Shiny, flat round disk, larger than a sequin, sewn to a garment for decorative trim. Used on dresses, tops, sweaters, jackets, and bags.
Trend Alert: All That Glitters
Whether you're 6 years old or 30, the holidays are the perfect time to revel in all that glitters. Given, I don't need an excuse to wear such shimmering objects, but maybe you do. Glitter is more understated compared to its shine sisters — sequins and paillettes — and so perfect right now.
Which Party Girl is Most Fab?
ICYMI, there were a flock of parties this week all across Hollywood. Demi Moore wore a burnt-orange dress with glittering broach to a soiree in LA; Rachel Nichols draped herself in a sexy white by Kaufman Franco gown for her G.I. Joe promotion; Katherine Heigl showed off her bright side in London wearing a paillette creation by Naeem Khan; Ciara donned a body-con dress by Herve Leroux; and Kirsten Dunst opted for a cute blue Miu Miu strapless minidress.
Link Time!!!
- Levi's takes inspiration from the slammer in their new Fall collection — Refinery 29
- H&M Fall 2009 ad campaign — Nitrolicious
- Wendy Mullin likes to mix preppy and punk — The Cut
- Hope for Lacroix — Fashionista
- Phillip Lim for under $100! — Lucky
- Marie Claire: Summer means moving where the men are — Jezebel
- Street style: Omaha — Teen Vogue
- Angelina Jolie's stolen clothing — Stylelist
- Exclusive! Bottega Veneta Paillette Hobo — Bag Snob
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