Runway to Reality: Spring's Sporty-Chic Trend Under $150


Updated 02/08/12 6:03 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Sporty Chic Spring 2012 Trend

From Isabel Marant's cool, colorful layers to Alexander Wang's perennial sporty-girl swagger, the runways were rife with easy, athletic pieces in hyperchromatic hues — playing the perfect juxtaposition for Spring's otherwise sweet, feminine fare. Fluid racerback tanks and bikini tops were paired under flouro mesh tees at Rag & Bone, and there was no shortage of slick, skintight knits on Read more

Get Spring's Flattering Fit and Flare Dresses For Under $150


Updated 02/03/12 6:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fit and Flare Dresses Under $150

Fit and flare dresses are making a huge comeback — we spotted the '50s-chic silhouette on the runways at Lela Rose, Carven, Donna Karan, and more, and are looking forward to adding the look to our wardrobe rotation next season. That said, it's super easy to achieve the buxom, Mad Men-esque look with one of these frocks — not only do they make you look incredibly feminine and ladylike, but Read more

Runway to Reality: Leap Into the Jumpsuit Trend For Under $100


Updated 01/18/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jumpsuit Trend Under $100

Jumpsuits have a reputation for being hard to wear — and can send normally confident, fashion-forward women into a tizzy — but if you just give one a try, you may be pleasantly surprised by how simple and versatile they are. We saw the seventies-inspired look on Resort runways from designers like Stella McCartney, 3.1. Phillip Lim, and Céline, proving that the trend definitely has legs. Read more

Runway to Reality: How to Work Bird Prints For Spring Under $100


Updated 01/11/12 8:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bird Print Spring Trend Under $100

In fashion, it seems as though every animal gets its moment in the sartorial sun. Last season, it was cats (with a few mice thrown in), and as far as Spring '12 trends go, the runways were undoubtedly for the birds. Designers like Carolina Herrera, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Jill Stuart all showed bird motifs in their pieces — and whether they were soft and ethereal or bold and abstract, it Read more

First Look! Juicy Couture's Playfully Pretty Spring 2012 Collection


Updated 11/14/11 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Juicy Couture Spring 2012 Collection

The verdict on Juicy Couture's Spring '12 collection? These refreshingly pretty and playful looks make us wish warmer weather was just around the corner, rather than a season of Winter layering away. The chateau-inspired wardrobe is perfect for the girl who transitions effortlessly from rocking chic colorblocked separates and bold silhouettes to sporting easy, breezy dresses, oversized totes, and Read more

Check Out Banana Republic's Spring '12 Collection


Updated 10/27/11 9:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Banana Republic Spring 2012 Collection

For Spring '12, Banana Republic is all about the sweet '60s with a twist, showing pretty peplum tops, printed pencil skirts, and floral sheath dresses. Look closely and you can see cool details such as a zigzag lace pattern on a top or a textural graphic print on a skirt. Of course, there were touches of the brand's trademark safari inspiration via soft tailored trench coats and tribal print maxi Read more

Check Out Madewell's Super-Cute Spring '12 Collection


Updated 10/20/11 1:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Madewell Spring 2012 Collection

Madewell had us at hello, with its effortlessly cool separates and easy dresses. We just checked out the Spring collection and as expected, it's another winner showing lots of colors (think reds, blues, and greens), its signature penchant for cool prints and, new to the table, a workwear-inspired denim heritage collection. We especially loved how designer Kin Ying Lee took stripes to a whole new Read more

See Tucker's Cool Prints For Spring '12


Updated 10/13/11 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tucker Spring 2012 Collection

For Spring, Tucker's Gaby Basora created a covetable collection filled with eye-catching prints and sweet silhouettes. The line features a bevy of patterns, ranging from cute polka-dots to more southwestern-inspired prints, in the way of crepe de chine high-waisted trousers, blouses, pencil skirts, and jackets. Think cool, yet polished enough for the office. There were also a couple of effortless Read more

Our Top 10 Trends From Paris Fashion Week


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Paris Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Inspired by, among many things, Greek goddesses, architecture, Georgia O'Keefe, and sea shapes, some of the world's top designers showed collections filled with fringe, colorblocking, lace, and new silhouettes for Spring 2012. What exists under the sea was on the minds of Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld, Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci, and Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton. Twentieth-century Mexico inspired Read more

The 25 Sexiest Styles From Paris Fashion Week


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sexiest Looks From Paris Fashion Week 2011

Paris's Spring runways delivered a perfect variety of minidresses and skirts, flowy tops, skinny pants, and more in the way of cool glamour to fit our every definition of sexy. There are the obvious suggestions — Kanye West's plunging necklines, Balmain's microminis — but also sex appeal in subtler ways. Isabel Marant delivers minidresses topped with utility jackets. Nina Ricci gives us sheer Read more