Celebrity Style. CFDA 2009 Flops and Flaunts

The 2009 Council of Fashion Awards brought out some heavy fashion hitters last night, but it wasn't the stylists themselves that got the people talking.  It was, of course, the stars! But while many surprised in wonderful, but risk-taking get-ups, which actually looked–well, pretty decent, a few looked like they just couldn't get it right.  …

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Spring Shopping. The Tapered Pant

The tapered trouser is back in a big way for spring. For those of us who wore this trend back in the 80's, the thought of going there again might be a little unnerving. Heck, back when I was…well on my way to becoming a budding slave to fashion (you didn't think I would reveal …

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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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Style. It's Time to Think Spring

Lauren Dimet Waters for Second City Style Magazine Admit it. You are sick of winter too. Never fear. Spring 2008 is looking a lot more colorful. Designers veered from black in favor of vibrant colors, bold patterns, luxurious transparent fabrics, ethnic prints and pressed khaki. 1. Bold Colors It doesn’t matter if it’s pastel or …

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