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I've had a love/hate relationship with palazzo pants. Admittedly, I haven't sported them since the early '90s, when my friends and I wore them with oversized knotted t-shirts and Doc Martins to a school dance, like a half-grunge uniform. The pant first emerged in the 1920s on fashionable women like Coco Chanel, who paired them with striped tanks and flat espadrilles. Jennifer Connelly's Read more
From slightly transparent to fully sheer, Springs runways were rife with barely there bottoms (just see the varying looks above from Vera Wang, Rachel Zoe, and Badgley Mischka). Let's be real: it's not the easiest trend to pull off — but with the right top, shoes, and self-confidence level, there are definitely ways to make this look work for the everyday. Whether you try skintight lace, like Read more
From pretty pastel hues to darker frocks and embellished tops, this week's most stylish Fab Community members showed off a wide spectrum of Spring trends. We loved spotting one cool Marni for H&M interpretation, ladylike pleats, and a couple of striped uniforms worth coveting. Here are our favorites: maxi pleats, I believe in pink, breath of fresh air, sweet 'n' tough, Marni uniform, palazzo Read more
Derek Lam's new venture, 10 Crosby, has fulfilled its cool-girl status for Fall '12. The third collection from the line, 10 Crosby showed plenty of bold prints, sharp tailoring, and just the right amount of femininity to please every downtown girl. Inspired by the classic holiday flick Home Alone, Lam and design director Liz Giardina envisioned what the 10 Crosby girl would wear on a snowy Read more
That fantastic little one-piece you got for Summer needn't be restricted to beach and pool use. One-piece swimsuits are super chic, and they make for a great fitted top, perfect fodder for Summer's flowy skirts and palazzo pants, and even the occasional miniskirt. We picked seven of our favorite one-piece suits, and styled them with minimal effort to show you how easy — and utterly chic Read more
Olivier Theyskens's capsule collection for Theory went somewhat against the grain — not at all a bad thing. While there were deliciously flared mustard corduroys, wide-leg palazzo pants, and the occasional supersexy maxidress, the majority of the collection focused on mini hemlines contrasted by must-have floor-length coats. The moody palette ranged from icy blues to stirring slate grays with Read more
This Fall, Tory Burch was all about English countryside dressing, appropriately upgraded for the modern American girl. Tweed pieces — including midcalf skirts, blazers, and wide-leg pants — ruled the runway, while silky palazzo bottoms proved to be the must-have piece for Fall. Romantic tie-front blouses, shearling-trimmed coats, and a bold crimson velvet suit provided other enticing Read more
For Calvin Klein’s Spring 2012 Collection, Francisco Costa offered a gorgeous collection of silky dresses, jackets, and light-as-air palazzo cropped pants. His palette of blush, tan, white, and chocolate — with a few metallics sprinkled in — was delightful and sophisticated, and the unfussy silhouettes were brilliantly sexy in their restraint. To see the whole runway, watch our coverage Read more
Rachel Zoe claimed to be "still terrified" about showing her Spring collection to editors and buyers during Fashion Week, and we can't help but wonder why — America's most famous stylist cum designer has cornered the market on vintage glamour, and her latest collection proves it. Full-length silhouettes delivered plenty of glam factor via sheer mouselline fabric, sequins, and lamé. There were Read more
Tibi's Amy Smilovic left the crowd swooning yesterday for her Spring '12 collection, styled by fashion blogger Elin Kling, and we're sure you could see why. The designer nailed the wide-leg palazzo trend right on the mark with her standout renditions, ranging from soft pastels to our favorite look — a black and green graphic print creation paired with a soft leather top. Another conceptual Read more
