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I've long been searching for the perfect plaid pant. A while back, Ashley Olsen wore this gorgeous blackwatch navy and green plaid coat that inspired me. A recent hunt yielded this A.L.C. Plaid Tux Pant ($298, originally $425). It's gorgeous, all right, but the price is killer. Luckily, I also found another plaid pant that can work for the preppy chic look I'm seeking. To see the look for Read more
The mad plaider is coming but fear not, plaid doesn't have to look '90s grungy (unless you want it to). Take these Thakoon Mao Pants ($595), for example. Refined, tailored, and perfect for those chilly Fall days, but at half a grand, I think it's better that I save that money for my heating bill . . . To see the look for less, read more Read more
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen divided to conquer NYC yesterday. Mary-Kate had her hands full as she left an office building and hopped into a car, and Ashley, who was wearing plaid TEXTILE Elizabeth and James pants, met up with pal Leelee Sobieski, who has a new show NYC 22 debuting soon, for lunch. The Olsens are hanging out in the Big Apple tending to their various fashion ventures. They're also Read more
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson grabbed lunch at Hals in Venice, CA, yesterday. They got into the St. Patrick's Day spirit in green gear, with Jessica carrying an emerald Hermès bag and sporting Hunter boots in the same hue. Eric went all out in green pants, a bright shirt, a hat, and a plaid umbrella for the occasion. A palm tree branch fell on the sidewalk right in front of Jessica as they Read more
Marni designer Consuelo Castiglioni showed a world of colorblock, structured silhouettes, and small-scale prints for Fall 2012. '60s mod styling got a dose of Eastern influence on the runway — models were clad in bright shift dresses, trousers, and skirt suits, almost always topped with a boxy coat and cinched at the waist with wide leather belts. The designer also offered up slick coats in Read more
Tommy Hilfiger set the mood for his collection this evening at the Park Avenue Armory creating an Autumnal park paradise complete with wooden benches, pretty Fall trees, The Beatles playing in the backdrop, and even gravel to sink our booties into. As expected, the designer showcased his classic American style, but this time, interjected a completely modern spin to his mix via silk cable-knit Read more
Our New York Fashion Week kickoff began this morning with Steven Alan. For Fall, the designer showed another batch of covetable casual-cum-cool offerings pairing his signature modern classic style with a bold touch of Mexican and folk influence. Full red skirts were paired with riding jackets and fedora hats and structured striped wool vests with slightly flared pants, and there was even a cute 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
Gwen Stefani had a busy weekend around LA with her boys Kingston and Zuma. The two stylish kids were decked out in elaborate outerwear and plaid pants for a visit to Gwen's parents' house on Saturday, but on Sunday, she left them at home to take care of some present shopping on her own at Sanrio. Gwen's just one of the many stars preparing for Christmas — check out our celebrities getting into Read more
Gwen Stefani spent an active weekend in London hanging out with her little guys Kingston and Zuma. The trio tested out the swings at a park Saturday, and Gwen kicked around a soccer ball with Zuma yesterday. Gavin Rossdale's been on the road with his band Bush, so he's been unable to hang with his loved ones in the UK. He's heading to London soon, though. Following shows in San Antonio and Read more
