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 …

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Runway/Realway. How to Wear These Sleeves!

The Fall couture shows are showing one thing in common… eye-catching sleeve detail. All across the runways, extreme sleeves are in. Puff, cutouts, ruffles, structure, and fur are just some of the trappings we’ve seen from shoulder to wrist. Check out these looks for inspiration: Christian Dior Christian Lacroix John Paul Gaultier Elie Saab Off …

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Trends. From Prairie to Peasant… The Dirndl Skirt.

If the folk-stylings of the prairie dress are not exactly for you, try perhaps the similarly folk-inspired Dirndl skirt. Worn by Austrian and German peasants (instead of American pioneers), the Dirndl features a fitted waist and full, sometimes pleated skirt. They’ll be perfect for cold weather, with the accompanying legwear trend, in heavy fabrics like …

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Fashion Business. Kelly Cutrone on the New PR.

Many people would only recognize Kelly Cutrone as Whitney’s new boss on The Hills— yes, the one who told her that by working for People’s Revolution she was signing a deal with the devil and giving up her life. However, the TV show PR hard ass is really a industry insider with years of experience. …

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