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How to look sexy in a winter dress…

Let's talk about the kind of confident & sexy that takes you from day to night. I'll have what she's having: How to look sexy in a winter dress you ask? Let actress Lake Bell show you the way... In Altuzarra, Lake Bell radiates cool sophistication that's perfect to take note of for chillier nights out on the town. >>DISCOVER: More Celebrity Inspiration We all love the ease of a dress but sometimes something that appears so simple can get tricky, but not here. Covered up head-to-knee in a modest black draped neck tunic dress with a snug zippered lower panel, Blake looks ready to combat a cooler fall/winter night even sans tights. Why it works? The fully covered up black top

Dress Up an everyday jacket, and you too can be red carpet ready in one of your favorite go-to toppers Holiday party season is quickly coming upon us & we might not want to buy a one off outfit. Why not take a spin on something that you can style infinite ways? Let's take inspiration from what these A+ fashion starts wore to the 'Mademoiselle C' premiere recently, both singer Ciara and fashion titan Carine Roitfeld donned their own takes on dressing up what could be considered an everyday jacket. >>DISCOVER: Age-Appropriate leather jackets and how to shop & wear one As you can see, both opted top their head-to-toe black outfits with jackets that are casual enough to be

Holiday style starts early this year and it feels so good... Naveed and I popped over to see the big Spider-Man esque reveal for the Bergdorf Goodman New York holiday windows reveal last night. Usually, I like to wait until after Thanksgiving to get in to the holiday vibe with New York holiday window displays but this is too irresistible to not share. Besides, we haven't done a Retail Remedy post in a while, so why not?! The V.I.P. crowd gathered close to the store while most of Fifth Avenue was jam-packed waiting for the big "Holiday on Ice" theme reveal. Several red-clad acrobats appeared from upper store windows and scaled down the facade of Bergdorf's, Spider-Man style. With the crazy wind

Let's help this reader understand how to identify types of cashmere & replace her best cashmere sweater with something fresh. Dear Sharon: I visited your video on cashmere. I would like to add a cashmere piece to my wardrobe each year. I have a very favorite turtleneck that I purchased in a cashmere specialty store in Manhattan about 15 years ago. I bought it on sale and I cannot find anything like it again. The more I wash it the softer it gets. If I can at least identify the type and ply perhaps I would know what to shop for. Can I send it to you for your advice on what it is exactly and where I may acquire one like

I daresay that even the most glitz phobic could not help but be wowed by this exhibition. I ran up to see the press preview of Jewelry by JAR at The Metropolitan Museum of Art this morning and barely wanted to leave the show. Honestly, I could have spent the day soaking up the radiant jewels on display and although I didn't get a ring to 'put on it,' I did come back with a tome to explore on the way home… A native New Yorker, Harvard educated Joel A. Rosenthal, based in Paris, has worked under the name Jewels by JAR with this being his first stateside retrospective exhibition with over 400 pieces on hand. What started out as

Learn how to Style Yourself Slimmer Fast with these 10 Simple Solutions to try now Whether you're low on time/inspiration for the gym or if you're constantly on the go should no longer matter for the moment with these effective ideas to help you instantly boost your confidence with practical tips for a svelter you. >>DON'T MISS: The French Chic Diet And best of all, from beauty to the right kind of hosiery, we bet you won't even have to spend a penny to start utilizing these tricks right away! Beauty: Accentuate your Jawline- Make your face read thinner by face by applying bronzer or contour powder along the jaw to add the appearance of depth. Keep the dusting light to

Follow my blog with Bloglovin See inside the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit 'From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk' at the Brooklyn Museum Hard not to admit that this costume exhibition is close to my heart. Waxing nostalgic, as a Brooklyn native, my mom used to take me to art classes at the Brooklyn Museum. It's architecturally a gorgeous regal museum that's a houses an excellent permanent collection of Egyptian art as well as an incredible Rodin collection. I chose to wear Jean Paul Gaultier in this "back in the day" magazine article about me where I am quoted as saying, "There's no point wearing jewelry unless it is weird, or at least, unusual." And, then there was the 80s and on.

Oh la la, you missed the French chic diet call. Don't fret. If you're on my insider list you'll know what future events are scheduled, all the latest style tips to make the most of what you've got. AND receive your free copy of "Passport to French Chic" as my gift to you. Click to join me. If you're like me, you often wonder how Parisian women stay so slim. As much as I love the easy élan of French chic style, I have to think there also must be a French Chic diet. Really, these women EAT and are still slim enough to fit into the perfect pair of skinny jeans! Not fair or fairly simple? Well, I asked

Fugly to some, chic + cool for the rest! The Birkenstock comfort ugly shoe trend is one Spring 2014 runway highlight to take advantage of this season & the next It's all a matter of how you put together this runaround trend. Call it a rerun, but for the moment we're calling it a homerun where comfort is key. And if you were around the first time, we can only imagine your collective gasp at the thought of the Birkenstock sandal, that quintessential 90's era shoe going high fashion. But it's true, they're back, and most importantly maybe not a bad option after years of skyhigh heels dominating the runways. Looking for French Chic style tips? Right this way with

A surprise party that Richard threw for me, back in the day!

Most of you know Richard Nahem as our Paris insider. He runs the very successful Parisian style & what to do in Paris blog Eye Prefer Paris when he's not taking a lucky few around the Marais for one of his personalized walking tours over at Eye Prefer Paris Tours. BUT, I've known Richard forever. Way back from a high school spring break trip to Florida kind of forever. We met while sitting it out on a fiberglass bench while bored to death at Jai-Alai and have disco-ed our way as friends ever since. (Secret: Richard can identify almost any disco song from the first three beats). This time, Richard turned the tables on me as he knows what a French

Want to hide your problem areas? Go tonal with one head-to-toe hue That's right, wearing separates in matching hues and different silhouettes is not only instantly slimming, but it also shaves loads of time off of thinking about what to wear. And best of all, it also looks instantly chic! >>DISCOVER: Clothes that make you look thinner in seconds... Take a cue from Max Mara's three office and play ready options (above) as going for one hue doesn't mean skimping on style or appropriateness. Trust us, if done right, you won't look stuffy. The trick is to avoid sets; skirt suits and pantsuits especially. Sure you can still wear them, but make them look modern by separating them to downplay

Salomé calling... Hubby & I did a little stroll around the Metroploitan Museum of Art the other night. The Kid is getting older and he's not too keen to do every family outing. I walked passed Salomé by Henri Regnault (oil on canvas, 1870) and felt like I stumbled upon an old friend. You see, once upon a time, before my husband, before my son who lost interest in museum visits, I found a kindred spirit in the gypsy Boho allure of this painting. Back in that day, my apartment was rather electric with a Victorian/Gypsy/Textural vibe, kinda like Salomé. I felt a kinship to the old girl and was inspired by the style of the painting that suited me, at the time, just

A little trend sleuthing diary for y'all...Yeah, yeah, plenty of you go to great lengths at the gym to beef them up but rounded shoulders, when it comes to clothing, it looks oh so right on trend.After we ran our top New York Fashion Week fall trends report with sculpted forms being one of the biggest standouts, I became obsessed with the look of a more ample rounded shoulder.Luxe Love: Long Rounded-Shoulder Coat from The RowWhat was shown in fashion shows would not be in stores for months. But, yes, to the power of inspiration and being ahead of the pack- the runway is merely a launch point to see things a different way.Suddenly, I started to think about those big

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How to look sexy in a winter dress…

Dress Up an everyday jacket, from the must-have motorcycle to a basic blazer

It’s here! New York holiday window displays with the BIG Bergdorf Goodman reveal

When it’s time to replace your best cashmere sweater…

Warning: You may be blinded by desire! Jewelry by JAR dazzles at the Met

Style yourself slimmer in minutes with these 10 fail proof clothing and beauty solutions

Beyond the Fashion Pack: Don’t miss the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit

The French Chic Diet: How to be slim, chic and savvy with Tonya Leigh

The Ugly Shoe Guide: The comfort shoe trend is going strong! Check out the Birkenstock influence at Celine and more

Richard turned the table for my take on Parisian Style Tips

Want to hide your problem areas? Go tonal with one head-to-toe hue

Style inspiration beyond fashion

What to wear: How about something with rounded shoulders?

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