Fall Trend Alert. Give to Me Your Leather Take From Me My LACE

There is no escaping lace this fall and we couldn’t be happier. Dark or metallic lace with embellishments like leather, crystals and feathers makes us swoon. Judging by the Fall ’08 ready-to-wear shows (see below) lace is clearly a must-have. (l-r) Sari Gueron, Vivienne Westwood, Chanel (l-r) Alexander McQueen, Andrew Gn, Erin Fetherston (l-r) Prada, …

News Flash! Ann Taylor Kicks Lazarus to the Curb

Christine Beauchamp Where’s the love? Here’s a riddle…what happens when you are in charge of a women’s specialty chain that is dated (and in need of a serious overhaul), but miraculously post higher second-quarter earnings than expected? You get your pick slip. Or so is the case with Adrienne Lazarus. According to WWD, Christine Beauchamp …

Celebrity Style Smackdown. Who Wore It Best?

First of all, it’s another Battle: Hervé Léger. With how popular these dresses are, it’s no surprise they are doubling up on young starlets. So celebs, you better make sure you wear them right! Heidi Montag vs. Vanessa Minillo Winner: Well, Vanessa has a natural advantage simply because this color looks better against her skin …

Neo-Retro: Fashion on Recycle and Repeat

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Designer News. Michael Kors Expands His Celebrity.

As the anticipation for fall television builds (can you imagine, a whole season of good TV not interrupted by a writers’ strike!?), here’s something that can add to the excitement. Classic American designer and witty Project Runway judge Michael Kors will guest-star on Gossip Girl. As if the show wasn’t becoming a cult hit and …