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55 Secret Street offers a few tips on How To Not Look Old (Hint: Start Young!)
A Few Goody GumDrops Visits The Met to seeSuper Heroes:Fantasy and Fashion.
Stiletto Jungle features cheap-chic summer fashion finds.
All About the Pretty has a little glimmer and shimmer for her hair with Redken's Glimmer Shimmer Treatment.
Bag Bliss has fallen for Valentino's version of the YSL Nadja Purse!
Bag Snob discovers the Parisian chic of Gerard Darel!
Beauty Snob travels in style with Ooh La Spa!
Calculatus Eliminatus praises the classic leather duffle bag and condemns Mr. Gucci's failed attempt at luggage fashion.
Cheap JAP shows you how to snag the latest in designer discounts with The Top Five Ways to Score at a Sample Sale.
Bohemian chic never looked so good with modern tye-dye fashions, says Coquette.
Fashion, Evolved shares some great indie designed pieces Found on Etsy.
In honor of the upcoming Viktor & Rolf exhibition, Fashiontribes salutes a major talent with a mini retrospective.
I'm Not Obsessed shows you how to get Nicole Kidman's Lady Like Style From Her Recent Vogue Shoot.
KRiSTOPHER is wanting, wearing, and hating DvF dresses
Ladybrille says get ready for a star studded Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2008!
My Fashion Life takes a look at this season's key sunglasses.
Papierblog goes to Chicago to view the SAIC Runway fashion show can comes back with photos.
Quinta Trends talks to Mexican designer Paola Hernández about her career and her participation in the Mexico Fashion Week .
Second City Style feels your pain and finds two smashing Sex in the City outfits for a bit less.
StyleBakery likes short shorts - find out their favorites and how to work the trend
Stylehive shows you 10 Bridesmaid Dresses you'll actually want to wear again!
SugarShock Beauty is loving the humble bar soap again, courtesy of Mor's gorgeously crafted Moroccan Mint Soap.
Sxy Fashion Queen has spotted some really heavenly celebrity shoes.
The Coveted wonders if she really needs another vibrator in her purse.
The Shoe Goddess finds the perfect Fendi pump and dress for fall!
V-Style Shows You Wear to Get Carrie's Studded Belt From the Sex And The City Movie.
WE LOVE BEAUTY.com wants you to Beat the Heat with our favorite summertime product picks for poolside beauty!
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Web Snob Round Up
A Few Goody GumDrops tells us that dad needs a day at the beach in a Vilebrequin Bathing Suit
Stiletto Jungle names the top must-have beauty tools.
Bag Bliss has some Father's Day Gift ideas: Bags worthy for Dad
Bag Snob digs the sexy vibe of Hermes Medor clutch!
Beauty Snob brings the spa to YOU!
Cardigans aren't just for posers and indie fashion carwrecks. Calculatus Eliminatus leads you in the right direction towards cardigan enlightenment.
Coquette says there's nothing hotter than a knit chain necklace by Little Purls.
Fashion Indie looks at Miley Cyrus, Madonna, and David Beckham before they had stylist.
Fashion, Evolved scopes out Elwood, the recently re-launched brand that now features off the hook style for the urban betty.
Fashiontribes tags along on a Annie Liebovitz shoot of Sofia & Francis Ford Coppola for Louis Vuitton.
KRiSTOPHER is wanting, wearing, and hating foldover clutches.
Ladybrille interviews Noella Coursaris, Africa's Humanitarian Modelpreneur.
My Fashion Life indulges in some beauty therapy with Satellite3 Cosmetics!
Papierblog goes mod with their Erin with an "e" foto story.
Quinta trends shows Luciana Regolo shoes's: fallen from heaven. She amazed me!
Second City Style gets the scoop on summer hair care and color tips.
StyleBakery.com gives us the scoop on where to find drastically reduced designer duds online
Stylehive delivers 10 Maxi Dresses With Summer Sex Appeal
Looking for a new swimsuit? Fear not! Stylenotes puts together the season's must-have swimwear & cover-ups.
SugarShock Beauty discovers that Kenzo Amour Indian Holi is as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside.
Sxy Fashion Queen loves boyfriend jeans trend.
The Coveted wonders Prada will bring back the bicycle short?
Chipped nails on purpose? You've got to be kidding me! The Fashionable Housewife dishes on less-than-impeccable polish trend.
The Shoe Goddess dishes about her fave celeb looks from the CFDA Awards.
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Vintage Find - Beautiful Mourning - Victorian Drop Earrings
You know you are a style icon when people will wear black because your husband died. After the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria decreed a 40 year mourning period which resulted in a great demand for fashionable and affordable black jewelry.
These Victorian era earrings are a perfect example of finding beauty in everything -- even in the morbid.
And with the resurrection of the "steam punk" movement, my normally mid century taste has been piqued by the prim and proper Victorians. When Ukrainian Prime Minister, Yulia Tymoshenko, looks so sharp in neo-Victorian, I'm intrigued.
earrings available at Amber's Attic
$375
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Web Snob Round Up
55 Secret Street remembers the one and only Yves Saint Laurent for his genius and for being the very first major designer to put black models on the runway.
A Few Goody GumDrops is dreaming of glimmering cupcakes. And you will be too once you set your eyes on this Judith Leiber creation!
Stiletto Jungle delivers an ode to the iconic Tory Burch flat.
All About the Pretty loves sunscreen that you can carry in your purse like MD Skincare Sun Packettes.
Louis Vuitton courtroom trademark news on Bag Bliss
Bag Snob discovers the real stars of Sex and the City: The Bags!
Beauty Snob supports World Ocean Day with La Mer!
Cheap JAP discusses the perils of the Under $100 Outfit.
Coquette picks her best dressed favorites from the 2008 CFDA awards.
All aboard, says Fashiontribes. The Botox Boat is about to set sail!
I'm Not Obsessed shows you how to get Reese Witherspoon's look for less.
KRiSTOPHER is wanting, wearing - and hating - ruffles for spring
Ladybrille gives you the 411 on Gwyneth Shoes, the latest African owned designer shoe brand that goes up to size 14!
My Fashion Life swoons over the eye-catching metallic version of the timeless Chanel bag
Papierblog writes an ode to Michelle Obama's sense of style
Quinta Trends explores theAmada & Cruz proposal.
Dying to know more about the designer duds the stars of SATC wore in the movie? Second City Style has the answers.
Shrimpton Couture says Bye Bye Biba (Again)
Get bejeweled with StyleBakery.com's ultimate summer jewelry guide.
Stylehive Inside Fashion: Behind the Scenes of Greenbaum Clothing's Look Book Shoot!
Stumped on what to get dad for Father's Day? We've got some incredible gift suggestions that dad will surely love at Stylenotes.
SugarShock Beauty has become quite enamored with the strange little pink blob known as the beautyblender makeup sponge.
Sxy Fashion Queen takes you to the dVb Celebrity Team get together!
The Coveted tutorial for craft-dummies DIY Fringe Tank (easier than you think!)
In case you die-hard Carrie fans haven't gotten enough of SATC yet, The Fashionable Housewife found awesome knock-offs of the Dior Extreme Gladiator!!
The Shoe Goddess gets an exclusive interview with Bridget Assil, owner of the trendy, Beverly Hills shoe boutique, Madison.
nitro:licious gives you the first scoop on the upcoming collection of Old Navy's "The Stunning Summer" Collection debuting in July, ON has really stepped their game up!
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Vintage Fashion Mix - Ode to Carrie Bradshaw
When I was writing for Fashiontribes and Lesley explained why I was a perfect fit for the Downtown Doll tribe, she told me to think vintage meets downtown chic - think Carrie Bradshaw. And boy does this peg my style, maybe not in such a literal Carrie way, but in the sense of mixing vintage and modern fashion with unique details.
In honor of the much anticipated release of the Sex and the City movie, which I'm sure will cause swarms of women to flock to the local cinema leaving every known man at home, I present to you my ode to Carrie Bradshaw - vintage style!
The vintage dress featured int he mix up is a combination of the bubble peplum dress and the bold graphic florals Carrie wears. Search for 1950s floral dress to score the look. I also included a cute little travel novelty bag. Novelty bags are extremely hard to find, and forget the deal. If you find a vintage novelty bag as cute as the Eiffel Tower bag by Timmy Woods, nab it!
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Vintage Find - Chunky Hearts Bakelite Necklace
I was so thrilled when I saw models walking down the runway dripping with chunky, bold plastic accessories at shows like Yves Saint Laurent and Phillip Lim. I anticipate that chunky plastic jewelery will be as big a hit in 2008 as it was in the '20s and '30s.
Chunky, clunky and beautiful plastic necklaces and bangles are the accessories of choice for Art Deco lovers. We can thank Leo H. Baekeland for creating the wonder plastic that was used in everything from radios to billiard balls. After the Depression (or "Economic Slow Down") women who wanted to cheer up an outfit wore inexpensive, but beautiful Bakelite jewelry. And the pretty little plastic baubles caught on - even rich ladies wanted an arm full of colorful bangles.
Bakelite jewelry seems to only go up in price and you can still find it at thrift stores, which goes to show how resilient the plastic is. I just found a butterscotch swirled bangle with an embedded serpentine metal ring. Score!
The vintage find for this week is a gorgeous set of butterscotch and caramel Bakelite necklace and earrings. The tortoiseshell like hearts really take this necklace the realm of fashion versus collectible. And at only $200 for the set, it's a steal!
available at JewelDiva.com
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Vintage Find of the Week - 1950s Ballerina Dress
Some may argue that fashion is not art. But when your skirt looks like an abstract painting depicting dainty ballerinas and graceful dancers, how can one think otherwise?
The 1950s brought about some of the most beautiful abstract prints of flowers, dancers and a number of other figures that make girls' hearts go zing. This full skirt vintage dress by Lilli Ann, available at Poshgirlvintage.com, could fit right in with the watercolor florals and illustrated prints found on the runways of New York and Milan this spring. Wear an original!
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Vintage Find - Tough Pearls
It seems like everyone is dying to create the Sexy Secretary look by reproducing Working Girl and Tootsie looks. Was that really sexy though? Literal is rarely stylish.
Sex appeal is achieved when you add a bit of toughness to a bit of demure. These vintage pearls in beige and silver give a little bit of edge to a corporate look that lets everyone know you're the boss in the boardroom, and you're the boss in the bedroom too.
available at eBay
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Vintage Find - Pink Crocodile Clutch
The Spring runway shows indicate dressing will be alive with color and bursting with florals. I can't imagine a better bag to go with both trends than this pink crocodile clutch. Even the skins are getting a dose of happy this season.
available on eBay
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Vintage Find - Chunky Mary Janes
I love all of the vintage inspired booties, shoe boots and mary janes I am seeing on the runways. I love a decorative vamp but appreciate a wearable shoe that looks stylish.
i think these white leather 60s mary janes have to look of a fashion forward shoe witht he comfort of a low chunky heel. Pair these with a pair of bright tights and you'll look like you just stepped out of an edgy magazine.
available at eBay.com
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Everything is Coming Up Roses
Last spring, I was dying to create some sort of rosette headband or cloche type hat. I was very influenced by a vintage cap I bought and wore to a bridal tea.
In an unfortunate accident, I completely shredded the original, intact netted veil ( I know). But it dawned on me that it would make a cute headband that I could actually wear during the day without feeling costumey. Because realistically the only place I would feel I could get away with a hat is to an event that calls for creative styling.
Christian Lacroix Couture A/W 2008
images from style.com
So of course, I started seeing rosettes crop up everywhere, pardon the pun. And the trend doesn’t really seem to be dying down.
So I will definitely revisit the crafting project, but in the meantime, I am head over heels in love with these cute flower and feather pins/hair clips I found at a very cheap little boutique. The kind that sells really bad knock offs and probably lead based jewelry. But isn’t it cute?
And to fulfill the craving for rosette accessories, I bought this great hat on eBay.
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Crap & Couture: Patent Heels and Sandals
I've decided to add a new regular post on how to mix low end and high end fashion successfully without looking like a bag lady or a knock off artist.
In my first installment, I found three great pairs of patent leather shoes in vintage, high end and cheap price ranges. Of course you could go middle ground with like a BCBG shoe, but I loved these three so much, I had to share them.
Crap & Couture-from low to high end and how to mix them up to create a fabulous wardrobe
See more of my Cheap & Chic list at ThisNext.
And if you want to be REALLY original and kick ass, Julie Wanda posted these amazing beauties at Barflies.net:
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Milly Trunk Show Email Preview @ Saks
Saks is having an online preview for the Milly Trunk Show and I wanted to share some pretty little frocks with you. I love the 60s influence. These vintage inspired dresses look modern and chic with opaque black tights. Are you doing this again for Fall 07? Personally, I think it's good to go for another round of this trend. What do you think?
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Abaete for Payless Now Available
Abaete for Payless by Laura Poretzky has officially launched at Payless.com. Payless wants you to envision Spring time. Paris. 1971. Frankly, I'm a little disappointed. The collection is a bit anti climactic for me. What do you think?
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Abaete for Payless Now Available
Abaete for Payless by Laura Poretzky has officially launched at Payless.com. Payless wants you to envision Spring time. Paris. 1971. Frankly, I'm a little disappointed. The collection is a bit anti climactic for me. What do you think?
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Debutante Clothing's Top Vintage Picks for 2007
Only a part time vintage fashionista? If I had to invest in just a few choice pieces of vintage to supplement my already fabulous wardrobe of LAMB, Marc Jacobs and Chloe, it would have to be the following:
1. 60's Mod Tent or Trapeze dresses
They were all over the runway for Spring and Fall. And with the release of Factory Girl, mod is going to be strong for the entire year. Choose wool pieces for fall and wear with leggings or tights and cotton blends for Spring.
Cocoa Chiffon Trapeze dress with Roses available at TastyVintage.com
Gold Brocade Tent Dress courtesy of Shrimpton Couture
2. Bold Colors-Yellow and Blue
International runway trends show both blue and yellow being hot colors this Spring. I see navy and cobalt blue continuing into next fall.
Blue and Black Notch Collar Dress available at DebutanteClothing.com
Yellow and Brown Trim dress available at Unique Vintage
3. Clear Lucite or Crystal Chunky Necklaces
Oscar de La Renta showed mounds of icy necklaces for Spring. I find these necklaces infrequently so when you see it in vintage, snatch it up. Before I do. Keep the color clear or very transparent.
cubed lucite necklace available at mschon.com
4. Vintage It Bag
Chanel? Gucci? Judith Leiber? Bakelite? It's all good. Have at least one that people will gawk.
5. Anything Gold!
Vintage handbag, gold lame dress, chunky gold jewelry, gold embroidered sweater-you name it. On the Fall 07 runway, everyone was showing gold. Whether or no you care about the catwalks, gold no longer has the stigma it once had, as being your mom's jewelry. Just be sure it is a muted, brassy gold rather than a high yellow gold.
6. Snake Skin
Snake skin bags and shoes are glamorous and rocking at the same time. VintageSkins.com has the best collection on the web, by far.
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Debutante Clothing's Top Vintage Picks for 2007
Only a part time vintage fashionista? If I had to invest in just a few choice pieces of vintage to supplement my already fabulous wardrobe of LAMB, Marc Jacobs and Chloe, it would have to be the following:
1. 60's Mod Tent or Trapeze dresses
They were all over the runway for Spring and Fall. And with the release of Factory Girl, mod is going to be strong for the entire year. Choose wool pieces for fall and wear with leggings or tights and cotton blends for Spring.
Cocoa Chiffon Trapeze dress with Roses available at TastyVintage.com
Gold Brocade Tent Dress courtesy of Shrimpton Couture
2. Bold Colors-Yellow and Blue
International runway trends show both blue and yellow being hot colors this Spring. I see navy and cobalt blue continuing into next fall.
Blue and Black Notch Collar Dress available at DebutanteClothing.com
Yellow and Brown Trim dress available at Unique Vintage
3. Clear Lucite or Crystal Chunky Necklaces
Oscar de La Renta showed mounds of icy necklaces for Spring. I find these necklaces infrequently so when you see it in vintage, snatch it up. Before I do. Keep the color clear or very transparent.
cubed lucite necklace available at mschon.com
4. Vintage It Bag
Chanel? Gucci? Judith Leiber? Bakelite? It's all good. Have at least one that people will gawk.
5. Anything Gold!
Vintage handbag, gold lame dress, chunky gold jewelry, gold embroidered sweater-you name it. On the Fall 07 runway, everyone was showing gold. Whether or no you care about the catwalks, gold no longer has the stigma it once had, as being your mom's jewelry. Just be sure it is a muted, brassy gold rather than a high yellow gold.
6. Snake Skin
Snake skin bags and shoes are glamorous and rocking at the same time. VintageSkins.com has the best collection on the web, by far.
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Vintage Shine & Shimmer
The middle of the 20th century was a time for innovation in design and industry. And in the fashion world, it was a time of glamour and cocktails. It was completely proper to wear a gittery frock o a neighbor's house for cocktails, records on the Hi-Fi and mingling.
Cocktail dresses in the flashiest of metallics or sprinkled with bling are all the rage again. Add a modern touch like opaque leggings, booties, or a casual belt to keep from looking costume-y.
It's not too late to order some fabulous dress such as these babies. But hurry! Time is running out.
White Lilli Diamond Sequin Dress available at Debutante Clothing.com
Velvet and Taffeta Ruched Bubble Skirt Dress available at Shrimpton Couture
Emma Domb Cocktail Dress available at Vintage Grace.com
Beaded Rose Puff Skirt Dress available at Posh Girl Vintage
Already have the perfect LBD but need a little something to give it some glitz? Opt for vintage accessories like a rhinestone brooch, clear lucite necklace or rhinestone drop earrings.
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Vintage Shine & Shimmer
The middle of the 20th century was a time for innovation in design and industry. And in the fashion world, it was a time of glamour and cocktails. It was completely proper to wear a gittery frock o a neighbor's house for cocktails, records on the Hi-Fi and mingling.
Cocktail dresses in the flashiest of metallics or sprinkled with bling are all the rage again. Add a modern touch like opaque leggings, booties, or a casual belt to keep from looking costume-y.
It's not too late to order some fabulous dress such as these babies. But hurry! Time is running out.
White Lilli Diamond Sequin Dress available at Debutante Clothing.com
Velvet and Taffeta Ruched Bubble Skirt Dress available at Shrimpton Couture
Emma Domb Cocktail Dress available at Vintage Grace.com
Beaded Rose Puff Skirt Dress available at Posh Girl Vintage
Already have the perfect LBD but need a little something to give it some glitz? Opt for vintage accessories like a rhinestone brooch, clear lucite necklace or rhinestone drop earrings.
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Anna Sui Spring 2007
The only designer that does Boho right is Anna Sui. I don't especially like Boho stuff, but somehow, she can add some edge and get away with it without looking like a crazy bag lady. No offense Ashley and Kate.
My favorite dress is this stiped, rose border print one that is very influenced by 50s full skirt dresses and the official colors of punk rock, red, white and black. And of course the stripes.
Anna Sui's version:
Debutante Clothing's sold archives:
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Anna Sui Spring 2007
The only designer that does Boho right is Anna Sui. I don't especially like Boho stuff, but somehow, she can add some edge and get away with it without looking like a crazy bag lady. No offense Ashley and Kate.
My favorite dress is this stiped, rose border print one that is very influenced by 50s full skirt dresses and the official colors of punk rock, red, white and black. And of course the stripes.
Anna Sui's version:
Debutante Clothing's sold archives:
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Eva Mendes - Reworked Vintage?
Is it just us, or Eva rockin a re-fashioned vintage nightgown? It's lovely!
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Eva Mendes - Reworked Vintage?
Is it just us, or Eva rockin a re-fashioned vintage nightgown? It's lovely!
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Vintage Pirate Purse
One of my favorite handbag designers is Lulu Guinness. She is the Queen of quirk. You could be wearing torn jeans and a dirty sweatshirt from your hamper, but make it look like a cat walk outfit with Lulu Guinness bag on your arm.
And of course I love her because of the obvious influence from vintage themed handbags and purses. She pays homage to the infamous Floridian designers of fun and funky motif bags such as this Midas of Miaimi Pirate theme purse. Look at how wonderfully colorful and cheeky this beauty is. I love it!
available at Michelle's Vintage Jewelry
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Vintage Pirate Purse
One of my favorite handbag designers is Lulu Guinness. She is the Queen of quirk. You could be wearing torn jeans and a dirty sweatshirt from your hamper, but make it look like a cat walk outfit with Lulu Guinness bag on your arm.
And of course I love her because of the obvious influence from vintage themed handbags and purses. She pays homage to the infamous Floridian designers of fun and funky motif bags such as this Midas of Miaimi Pirate theme purse. Look at how wonderfully colorful and cheeky this beauty is. I love it!
available at Michelle's Vintage Jewelry
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Worlds Colliding:Nine West meets Punk Rock
When I heard that Nine West, the epitome of American affordable footwear, was collaborating with Vivienne Westwood, the Duchess of Punk Rock fashion, I was stunned. I never would've imagined the union. Obviously the collaboration trend of high end designers and discount or affordable ready to wear retailers such as H&M and Target is catching on furiously. But to be fair, Nine West has really come a long way in the last five years.
The Vivienne Westwood for Nine West collection is on pre-order right now at www.ninewest.com. The collection includes shoes, handbags and belts. My favorite shoes are the Auntie plaid lace up oxfords. They would look great with anything: skir