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Trend Alert: Sleek Slouchy Bags

FabSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:00:22 PDT

My friend has this bag I covet. It's ivory leather, boho style, with a twisted handle - I love it (I want it). I always tell her to wear it so I can admire it. That's the good kind of fashion friend I am; I keep my distance. Perfect for travel, these sleek slouchy bags have that I-just-throw-my-fabulous-things -in-here-and-jetset look to them. See Mandy and her black Coach bag jetsetting away? This could be you.

P.S. Mandy is wearing the sequin Chucks I finally got! Aren't they cute? I just had to share . . .

Bauer-Griffin Online

Whitney Port Masters the Casual Side of This Season's Favorite Skirt - and Gives Us Something to Wear This Weekend

Hannah Weil — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:24:14 PDT

Whitney Port joined the ranks of celebrities with an affinity for showing off their stems in asymmetrical skirts while running errands in LA. The fashion pro gave her high-low hemline the casual, California-girl treatment, styling up her skirt with a slouchy sweatshirt top and the season's quintessential flat sandals. We love how the brilliant hue on her skirt and the dramatic length play opposites to her pared-down basics. Whitney then finishes the look with an eclectic-cool twist via a standout pair of shades, fringed crossbody bag, and statement-making earrings. Feeling inspired? Shop our editors' picks to channel the same on-trend ease while you're out and about this weekend.

Whitney Port Masters the Casual Side of This Season's Favorite Skirt - and Gives Us Something to Wear This Weekend

Hannah Weil — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:24:14 PDT

If We Traveled Like Miranda Kerr . . . We'd Wear Sweatpants on the Plane Too

Noria Morales — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:59 PDT

It seems like Miranda Kerr is always in an airport, zipping between New York, LA, and Australia as if they were a few miles away from each other and not thousands of miles, and one of her many skills is looking snappy when she's fresh off the plane. Most of the time she's in Nobody denim and a sharp blazer, but this time, we caught her in sweatpants. In fact, she looks fantastic wearing sweatpants, but these aren't any sweatpants - they're 3.1 Phillip Lim sweatpants that are perfectly slouchy and thin, and she paired them with an oversized denim shirt, low booties, and a printed silk scarf. It's a brilliantly casual outfit that is totally comfy. Here are some notes:

She cuffed her sweatpants and wore them slightly loose. Sweatpants should never be too tight. Ever.

A bright, printed scarf added color and a bit of sophistication and saved the outfit from looking like it belonged on the couch, in front of the TV, with a bag of Fritos.

She wore her token Isabel Marant booties, which is a little cooler than, say, a pair of sneakers.

While she is carrying her incredibly adorable son Flynn, we think she would carry something lux like a Balenciaga weekender bag ($1,745) in deep yellow suede.
That said, we're putting ourselves in Miranda's booties and imagining a travel wardrobe full of luxurious basics. Shop our widget to get your own.

Celeb Style: Ashley Madekwe Gives a Classic Pencil Skirt the Cool-Girl Styling Treatment

Hannah Weil — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:34:01 PST

Part sophisticated and all cool, the star of our favorite guilty pleasure since Gossip Girl outfitted a pitch-perfect take on evening-out style. Revenge's Ashley Madekwe stepped out for Nylon and Coach's Beverly Hills fete last night, giving a classic striped pencil skirt an edgier update via a slouchy white tank and ankle boots. The on-trend accents put an easy, dressed-down spin on her skirt, while a pop of red on her classic Coach bag and a menswear-style gold watch lend a little flair to an otherwise understated ensemble. Feeling inspired? Shop our key pieces to channel Ashley's effortless night-out style.

Don't Sweat It: Shop 10 of the Coolest Pullovers For Spring

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:31:24 PST

You should never, ever underestimate the power of a good sweatshirt - yes, you definitely need a standard hoodie for those heading-to-the-gym moments and bad hair days, but we're talking about more of the slouchy, impossibly cool "I just threw this on" appeal of a classic pullover. It goes with everything, can easily be layered over a dress or collared shirt for day, and has the ability to look fresh and effortless when worn with a miniskirt or leather leggings come evening. For the new season, we're craving breezier versions of our favorite chunky knits - perfect for Spring layering, but still lightweight enough to be tied around the waist or thrown in a tote bag once the weather warms up. We've rounded up 10 of our most-loved pieces, so click through to see and shop them now.

I Love Your ShopStyle: Boyfriend Chic

FabSugar — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:32:26 PST

ShopStylist HarperLeo whipped up an outfit that's equal parts casual, cool, and sleek. The main styling ingredients? A pair of dark wash Current Elliott jeans, a silky boyfriend-inspired button down, a peachy-hued Jerome Dreyfuss saddle bag, and a metallic pair of loafers. The ease in wearing laid-back jeans, flats, and a slouchy blouse is too good to pass up, especially when it looks as chic as this. If you're in a colder climate, add a long camel coat or olive green trench to the mix for layered warmth.

Button Front Tops by Acne
Flats by Dieppa Restrepo

See by Chloé Fall 2012

Noria Morales — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:23 PST

For its Fall 2012 collection, See by Chloé presented its first runway show in Paris today, and being the modern line that it is, it did the presentation digitally, showing on the Chloé website this morning. It was a collection meant to be seen in movement, as the opening looks were all about flow - diaphanous fabrics cut into draped tops, silky pants, and soft dresses that fluttered on the models. Ideal Spring dresses now, they make for a soft contrast later with Winter knits and coats. It was all about effortless chic - a pert peacoat was done in rusty wide wale cord and worn over a bodysuit; a black asymmetric skirt was paired with a superbly cut black blazer. Blouson sleeves returned, a romantic touch on casually draped tops and dresses. It's a collection you can build a wardrobe on, and that's exactly the point of Chloé's little sister line, no?

Trends: Draped silks, slouchy pants, blouson sleeves, wide wale corduroy
Colors: Lime green, olive green, red, black, white, taupe.
Key Piece: Any of the draped dresses, tops, and silky pants; the rust peacoat.
Accessories: Pointy-toe booties; small bowling bags.
Who Would Wear It: The cool downtown girl - you know this fills the closets of women like Rachel Bilson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Alexa Chung.

Celeb Style: Minka Kelly's Casual Look Is Perfect For the Weekend

Hannah Weil — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:19:03 PST

Minka Kelly's fresh basics are a perfect reminder that sometimes less is more - read: sometimes all it takes is a great top and your favorite pair of jeans. We're suckers for Equipment's feminine button-downs and Minka's Spring-ready floral version is a pretty update on the classic style. Meanwhile, the actress opts for long, lean denim to flatter her figure, then plays up her everyday style with staple jewels like a pair of delicate hoops and a gold watch. Toting a lustworthy, slouchy Givenchy Nightingale bag only furthers the effortless, albeit enviable, effect. Feeling inspired? Shop our editors' picks to outfit the same everyday-cool.

Celeb Style: Minka Kelly's Casual Look Is Perfect For the Weekend

Hannah Weil — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:19:03 PST