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Calling all party monsters. If you are currently lacking inspiration for holiday dressing, let SJP be your muse. The lovely leading lady razzle-dazzled 'em at the UK premiere of Did You Hear About the Morgans? in a shocking pink L'Wren Scott dress and fabulously fun accessories. Those purple suede and pink satin Charlotte Olympia pumps — swoon. Her flowing black L'Wren Scott coat even carried a Read more
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. Adorn yourself with this Plenty Frock! by Tracy Reese Eliza Brocade Dress ($220). Read more
Ruffle me this, ruffle me that. You all went gaga over the frills of Spring last week so I thought we could fast forward this trend. Lately, I've been swayed by tiered ruffles. The master of ruffles, Valentino, shows how it's done (pictured). Who can forget Sarah Michelle Gellar's bubbly champagne look in vintage Chloe? Ruffle in the Winter, ruffle in the Summer, ruffle me all over. Shop Read more
It's so fitting that I'm listening to Radiohead while I bring you some moody flora. Just when we've been convincing you to fight the darkness of the shorter Winter days with bright colors, gloomy and gray floral patterns emerge. But these don't have to bring you down, see this crisp Cruise frock by Giambattista Valli? The neutrals and contrasting black and whites provide the perfect Read more
Right on! "There's room to eat, and to breathe" in Tracy Reese's secondary line being introduced this Spring. The princess of frills, pleats, and curve flattering frocks will be bringing us even more pretty dresses via Plenty Frock. These lovelies look perfect for upcoming summer weddings and disco dancing nights. There is a range of styles but "they have similar silhouettes: a flowy skirt with Read more
Anthropologie just nabbed Tracy Reese as one of its designers for its Made in Kind May collection. With three frock-filled collections on her own — Tracy Reese, Plenty, and Frock — it's safe to say the designer knows a thing or two about creating cute and flattering dresses for all kinds of women. Her new line for Anthropologie, launching tomorrow, was inspired by rich garden landscapes from Read more
Viola Davis dazzled in a bright green Vera Wang gown at the 2012 Oscars, but it was her matching accessories that garnered plenty of attention. Wearing her hair natural for the festivities, Viola paired her cool-toned frock with emerald earrings and a coordinating shimmery-green eyeliner. To keep it from skewing too one-tone, she set her eyes off with black eyeliner at the water lines, and her Read more
Over the weekend, Michelle Williams glowed at the 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in an elaborately beaded dress. Her frock's beading recalled an earlier era that embraced handmade detailing. Similarly, these home decor baubles and details, which reflect Williams's dress in spirit and style, create a hand-hewn look when added to furniture or rooms of your home. Why not Read more
So you're hanging with the relatives this holiday and you're not sure what to wear? Well, contrary to popular belief, "family-appropriate" doesn't have to mean boring — and just because you can't wear your standard night-out-with-the-girls attire doesn't mean you have to downplay your style with shapeless sweaters or super-conservative frocks. There are plenty of ways to look chic, festive, and Read more
Oops, you had good intentions of ordering your costume so that it would arrive right on time for Halloween, but sometimes life has a funny way of sneaking up on you (quoth Alanis Morissette). So if your best laid plans didn't quite come to fruition, there is actually an easy way out. (So take that, Survivor.) Just think: hair accessories. This Lipsy pearl garland headband ($11), for instance, Read more
