April 2009
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Daily Obsession: Tiered Tops
Want ruffles without the confection? Tiers lend texture and femininity to a garment without being overly saccharine.
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This Finn tiered ruffle tank is perfect for tucking into a high waisted skirt. $38
Tiers get eco-friendly with 7 For All Mankind’s bamboo jersey top. $71.25 (orig. $95)
This Ali Ro black lace top is very Rita Hayworth circa In Caliente. $98...
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Sale Roundup
Some of our favorite new sale items from around the WWW.
The Clothes
Our love of one-shouldered dresses rivals Blake Lively’s, and Mike & Chris’ Marlon asymmetrical dress has the added bonus of being made from super soft terrycloth. Marked down to $163.10 from $233.
This Carmen Marc Valvo dress is very Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday: youthful yet utterly...
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The Courtney Love Libel Suit, Part Deux
The plot thickens! From The New York Post:
In papers filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Dawn Simorangkir, who runs a sportswear line called Boudoir Queen, says Love asked her to create a wardrobe for her, but then got angry when the designer sent her an invoice.
Love then hatched a “plot to destroy Simorangkir,” writing “malicious and false statements” on the...
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Etsy Designer Sues Courtney Love for Libel
From Gawker:
A fashion designer has sued wacky-mess rocker Courtney Love for libel on MySpace. Love’s response? Going on a blabby Twitter rampage and accusing Lindsay Lohan of stealing drugs.
Dawn Simorangkir, who operates the Boudoir Queen label, filed suit against Love on Thursday for “menacing and disturbing” statements she says Love made on Twitter and MySpace, seeking...
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Daily Obsession: Vests
Menswear-inspired pieces don’t need to automatically assume androgyny. On the contrary - there is something brazenly feminine and self-confident about donning a fedora, tuxedo jacket, or in today’s obsession: a vest.
$100 and Under
A relaxed shape gives this Fluxus Papa vest a certain insouciant versatility. As seen on Leighton Meester. $65
Get John Varvatos at a fraction of the...
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WatchRachel Zoe to Launch Affordable Label
Insert “I die” joke here. From People Magazine:
The ultimate celebrity stylist is finally lending her talents to us regular gals. In between filming her Bravo show, The Rachel Zoe Project, and styling Hollywood’s hottest stars, including Kate Hudson, Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz and Demi Moore, Rachel Zoe tells PEOPLE.com that she is also working...
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Discount Code Roundup
Looking to spend less? Here are some of our favorite current discount codes from around the WWW.
American Apparel: Take 20% off using code MISSYOU09 (expires 3.30.2009)
Anna Beck Designs: Take 15% off using code people15 (expires 4.3.2009)
Banana Republic: Take an extra 20% off sale items using code EXTRA20 (expires 3.29.2009)
Bleu Clothing: Take 20% off using code STYLEHIVE
Couture...
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Designer of the Week: Behnaz Sarafpour
Behnaz Sarafpour has certainly had a storied career: a graduate of Parsons (where she won the illustrious Golden Thimble award), her resume includes formerly held positions at Isaac Mizrahi, Narciso Rodriguez, and Richard Tyler.
Eye It: Fall 2009
All Fall 2009 photos: Style.com
Buy It: Behnaz Sarafpour Online
There are a few retailers...
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Daily Obsession: Plaid
Forget about lumberjacks and schoolgirls - every fashionista should have a little plaid in her closet.
$100 and Under
Bell sleeves, a scoop neckline, and a ruffle front add femininity to this Gap plaid bib top. $12.99 (orig. $54)
These plaid Wellies would certainly make jumping in puddles on a rainy day a lot more fun. $24.99
Plaid gets scribbly in this high-waisted Express...
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WatchRobot Model Debuts at Tokyo Fashion Week
Uh oh…a model who doesn’t need two grapes a day to survive? From The Daily Telegraph:
She may be able to flash a smile, lower her eyelids and sashay along a catwalk unflustered by the crowds of camera-toting photographers. But this is no ordinary supermodel.
Her silver and black frame may have been significantly less stylish than the more...
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Remnants
Slumdog Millionaire brings Bollywood to the runways (International Herald Tribune)
Isaac Mizrahi reinvents Liz Claiborne (NY Post)
Skin-eating pedicure fish banned (Wall Street Journal)
Jackie O’s wild night at Dorothy Chandler (Women’s Wear Daily)
TV Guide’s “sexiest stars” wear worst clothes (Jezebel)
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Daily Obsession: Rose Gold Jewelry
Rose gold is created by alloying yellow gold with copper (varying copper content can result in red or pink gold). Most popular in Russia in the early 19th century, rose gold often gives accessories a distinctly antique look.
$100 and Under
Black stones are offset perfectly by rose gold in these Bing Bang earrings. $86
Rose gold adds an interesting twist to an otherwise classic design...
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MadMag: Richie Goes Gaga for BlackBook
I don’t think Lady Gaga is changing the world through the power of song or anything, but where other people loathe (the big glasses, leotards, etc), I sort of love. She’s over-the-top and rock n’ roll but remains somewhat enigmatic, which is kind of refreshing in this modern age of the overshare.
Evidently her look is considered distinct enough to spawn imitators: first Christina Aguilera, and...
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Pharrell Williams Goes Bionic (And Green)
Lauren Conrad may be closing her clothing line “for now,” but Pharrell Williams is just getting started. From The International Herald Tribune:
…Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes is redefining hip hop’s involvement in fashion. He is working with the small textile company, Bionic Yarn, to produce fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles.
Williams became a co-owner of the...
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Daily Obsession: Paillettes
It’s hard to deny the appeal of paillettes, even if you don’t ordinarily consider yourself a sequin lover. They’re more Paris, less Las Vegas.
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Strands of paillettes replace the standard linked chains in this New York & Company necklace. $24.95
This Prezzo Paillette Hobo is perfect for a night out on the town (and inexpensive enough to replace if...
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Don't Toss It, ______ It
In a lot of ways, I think the green movement is just a return to good old-fashioned common sense. People weren’t always so wasteful; it simply wasn’t affordable or logical to be, and besides, there was always someone who might benefit from that hand-me-down.
Just because something in your closet is dead to you personally, it may still have a higher calling. Whether you need the cash...
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Lauren Conrad's Clothing Line "On Hiatus"
Yet another sign of the times - even celebrities are loathe to keep dumping cash into their vanity projects. From The New York Post:
Lauren Conrad’s clothing line is on hiatus until further notice.
Los Angeles sources say the MTV reality starlet, who’s wrapping up her last season on “The Hills,” won’t be producing any more seasons of her Lauren Conrad Collection,...
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Sale Roundup
Some of our favorite new sale items from around the WWW.
The Clothes
I’m always a fan of a basic ruffle top, and this one by Geren Ford would look equally darling under a fitted blazer or a grandpa cardigan. Marked down to $164.50 from $235.
This Bailey 44 Moko Jumbie dress boasts not only a curve enhancing trompe l’oeil design, but also hidden boning at the bodice....
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Cheap(er) Chic: Sam Edelman and oh...DEER! for HSN
These HSN pieces are a bit spendier than our normal Cheap(er) Chic items, but have an added benefit: you can purchase them using payment installments (up to 4).
Sam Edelman
I love the combination of rustic brown leather and sparkly oversized crystals in these flat sandals. $105
Cutout details give these Mary Jane pumps an extra edge. $109
These Georgette Leaf-Shaped Patent...
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Designer of the Week: Ben-Amun
Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz’s line combines vintage inspiration, forward thinking innovation, and classic design. Having worked in the jewelry design business for over 30 years, Manevitz creates pieces that reflect his love of sculpture and unusual materials.
Buy It: Ben-Amun Online
Not only are there plenty of places to buy Ben-Amun online, but he also has his own web store.
This...
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Discount Code Roundup
Looking to spend less? Here are some of our favorite current discount codes from around the WWW.
Bleu Clothing: Take 20% off using code STYLEHIVE
Chick Downtown: Take 30% off of non-sale items or 50% off of sale items using code PRIVATE30
Couture Candy: Take 40% off denim using code DENIMDAY40 (expires 3.20.2009)
CuCla: Save 20% on any one item using code LOCALDEALAPR (expires...
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Daily Obsession: Cutout Details
Cutout details: a perfect way to add a little sex appeal to an outfit without overdoing it.
$100 and Under
A tiny gold button is a sweet finishing touch to the square cutout neckline on this Alisha Levine Lula Top. $50 (orig. $194)
Perfect basic black shooties for under $25. $24.50
Anne Klein’s Cairo logo bracelet uses contemporary geometric simplicity to create a classic...
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Gossip Girl: The Age of Dissonance
The Rundown
Gossip Girl is back! And Monday nights were looking so bleak.
Constance Billard and St. Jude are putting on their senior play, which naturally means the following: a) the play in question is The Age of Innocence, b) there’s a multi-million dollar production budget, c) Broadway’s hottest director has been enlisted, and d) Blair and Serena have been cast as Ellen and May,...
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Remnants
Gird your loins for The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Dlisted!)
A fairly priceless photoshop of Kenley’s and The Simpsons’ Crazy Cat Lady (Gawker)
Down gets haute at the Gamme Rouge Show (International Herald Tribune)
Heidi Klum wants you to protest in front of Harvey Weinstein’s McMansion (Bravo Fan)
Retailers close “concept” stores (Wall Street...
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File Under WTH: Project Runway's Kenley Arrested...
Well, among other things. From The New York Post:
“Project Runway” finalist Kenley Collins was arrested today after assaulting her fiance with their cat, authorities said today.
After throwing the feline, a laptop computer, and three apples at Zak Penley, Collins, 26, was charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon (of meow destruction).
“It was a...
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As Seen On: Bethenny Frankel's Gold Rami Kashou...
On last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of New York, Bethenny fielded advice from everybody and their brother regarding dating. While she seemed to ultimately put her prospect in the just friends pile, she did pick out a very cute and completely first date appropriate outfit: jeans and heels paired with Rami Kashou’s lovely Ema top in gold.
Bethenny is clearly super skinny,...
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MadMag: Vanity Fair Does West Side Story
Unlike the mediocrity that was Glamour’s recent “Iconic Women” spread, Vanity Fair’s re-imagination of West Side Story is fairly awesome. I am hardly a theater geek, but I do have a pretty strong affinity for West Side Story, and it’s clear that the people behind this shoot love it, too.
Well styled, well shot, and well cast, with of course Vanity Fair’s...
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Daily Obsession: Equestrian Style
As a lifelong horse-back rider, I’ve always found equestrian vogue to be slightly odd. It’s just the nature of fashion, I suppose: taking the utility away from pieces or reinterpreting utility on a strictly cursory basis.
Nonetheless, there are plenty of equestrian style items floating around that can stand on their own fashionable merits. Besides, I have a fair amount of...