Naveed Hussain

Naveed Hussain, stylist and fashion editor, has a BA in art history and extensive knowledge in the history of fashion and social media outreach. Naveed also covers fashion, music and art and was assistant to the owner & editor at VagabondNyc, where he also contributed to FocusOnStyle. Naveed has unlimited access to current and future fashion news & trends. He has worked as a buyer and has styled for The Dallas Morning News, The Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times.

Michelle Obama’s Hanukkah Blue on Blue Streak in Metallic Rodarte

I'll Have What She's Having:  The First Lady goes chic Hannukah blue for an effortless festive look. Michelle Obama stylishly lit up the Festival of Lights looking thoroughly modern at a White House Hanukkah reception in a pleated Rodarte tea dress that had all the makings of a proper ladylike silhouette in an unexpected electric blue metallic fabrication. MORE: Michelle Obama Style Pairing it with a matching blue Erickson Beaman necklace gave the outfit some tonal ornamentation while not taking away from the looks main extravagance- its slick hue. Take a note from her and look for princess shapes that have a quintessentially modern vibe via non-traditional colors and finishes for your next night out on the town. -Naveed Hussain Take a cue from Michelle

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Holiday Gift Guide- What to Treat Your Friends With

Day four of our annual Holiday Gift Guide has us considering the best buys you can gift friends with this season and starting at just $25, we hope we've found something unique and considerate for your loved ones. Just think of the merriment they'll feel receiving Fornasetti's cheeky urn (above) from Barneys.com that boasts a playful tongue-&-cheek graphic face. In fact, we may just be ordering one for ourselves too! Need more help gifting this season? Consult our Holiday 2012 Gift Guides or our Home Style Shopping Guide Lite Bright- Georg Jensen's modern candelabra is an attainable yet dramatic find that's certain to be a conversation starter and table pick-me-up for season's to come. Georg Jensen candelabra around $125 at Barneys.com. Take

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Must-Have… Chloe’s Techno Bomber Jacket

True, our love for storied French label Chloe is undying and remains unparalleled, and with varsity and bomber style jackets all the rage on and off the runways, call it a natural, obvious choice that our favorite option comes from Chloe. Ever since the label's Resort collection debuted, we've been waiting with bated breath to get out hands on their teal techno iteration on the season's must-have bomber jacket. While it boasts a cool attitude and veers on the boyish side, its Alpha coat details and rugged appeal make it a smart buy for season's to come. -Naveed Hussain  A selection of Varsity & Bomber jackets to consider:  More Topshop...

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Holiday Pet Guide- Gift Your Pets This Season

With the holidays around the corner, celebrate the love and appreciation you have for your pets with some stylish finds like the ones we've sourced for our annual holiday gift guide this season. From an on-trend neon leash by Balenciaga to a contemporary McMansion perfect for your little sea creatures, there's something well-designed, practical and within reach for your pets this season. Need more help gifting this season? Consult our other Holiday 2012 Gift Guides United Bamboo's Ferocious Felines- We can't stop cooing at the over-the-top cuteness of United Bamboo's annual calendar featuring a trove of adorably dressed feline's striking a pose in miniature U.B gear- imagine the response you'll get gifting this to just about anyone, pet friendly or not.

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Men’s Style Gift Guide- Holiday Prezzies for Your Man About Town

Men's Holiday Gift Guide. Photo: Tinko Czetwertynski
As the holidays are rapidly approaching we've culled together a five day series chalk full of some of our favorite finds of the season to gift your loved ones and yourself with in order to get the most bang for your holiday buck. For the man who has everything, consider these fab finds not only as the perfect gift, but as game changing accoutrements that are certain to inspire and delight well beyond the holiday season. >>> Need more help gifting this season?  Lot's of choices at the end of this post in our Men's Style Gift Guide + Consult our other Gift Guides Shades of Glory- Toms first foray into eyewear has us coveting these playful wayfarers for ourselves as much as

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Celebrity Watch- Rooney Mara in Givenchy Haute Couture in London

Actress Rooney Mara cut an ultra-chic swath in a decadent ivory column dress from Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci at the premiere of ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' in London just the other day and made a case for red-carpet whites and got it right. Cut-outs give her dress a contemporary spin and save it from teetering on the matrimonial while her sleek hair and subtle make-up lend her look an unexpected urbane yet reserved elegance. Everything about her look is just right, making it one of favorite red-carpet looks as of late. -Naveed Hussain

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Mulberry Parties On At Chateau Marmont

Young Hollywood was out & about to fete luxury leather goods company Mulberry this past week at the legendary Chateau Marmont and from the likes of it, the Mulberry team struck gold again with another felicitous night surrounding partygoers with the label's now signature playfulness including supersized ice-cream cones, colorful fairy lights, inflatable animals and beach balls. Songstress Lana Del Ray serenaded the crowd in a delicate nude Mulberry shirt dress that was the perfect choice for her ginger locks.  Alice Eve dazzled in a long Mulberry shift dress that boasted a sensual sheer bodice. Actress and F.O.S style-fav Kate Bosworth looked chic as usual in a Mulberry S/S 2012 green shift dress paired with the label's Harriet clutch wallet and Gem pumps. -Naveed Hussain Mulberry in store now:

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Blush Hour- Celebrity Style- Sarah Jessica Parker In Valentino and Vintage

I'll Have What She's Having: Pale colors that don't wash out Almost always dressed to the nines in the most refined of uptown finery, Sarah Jessica Parker took a more demure route while attending the launch of Valentino's Virtual Museum in New York City and looked all the more radiant for it. MORE: Sarah Jessica Parker It's been a while since we've seen her let that stuffy undo she's been donning as of late down, but more so, it's her overall toned down look that really works for us. In a graphic dreamy floral vintage Pauline Trigère dress topped with a pale pink Valentino coat, she looks more approachable and less precious. And paired with classic yet ladylike sateen Manolo Blahnik

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Alexander McQueen Holiday Windows in London

Leave it to Sarah Burton and the Alexander McQueen team to create a breathtaking series of holiday windows for their London flagship this season with brilliantly crafted dresses from their Fall 2011 collection breaking out of cargo boxes. Visit the Alexander McQueen store in London to check out the windows in person at 4-5 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4PD

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Party Time- Dressing The Part This Holiday Party Season

We know you're bogged down with the holiday season's requisite errands, tasks and what not, but one must also remember the ample amount of face-time we all have to deal with each season as we reunite with friends and family at dinners and celebrations throughout the month. MORE: Holiday With that in mind, we've put together a simple four step guide to have you looking your best when celebrating this holiday season. Go ahead, take a moment to look your best and celebrate yourself! Its party time after all! 1). A Statement Maker It's the end of the year and whether you have a lot to celebrate or not, why not get it together and make a bold move and

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Celebrity Street Style- Rachel Weisz Takes The Edge Out of Leather Pants

I”ll Have What She’s Having: Taking something urbane & edgy and pairing it with something casual however classically chic makes for a winning look Leather pants seem to come & go in & out of style about as quickly as hem lengths and while we've never been big fans of the many connotations they bring to mind; from rocker-chic to plain old down & out freak- spotting forever-chic actress Rachel Weisz donning a pair from The Row with classic minded basics, has shed a new light on the layering possibilities of leather pants. SHOP: We found cutting-edge designer leather pants at Shopbop, and more budget-friendly ones at Topshop Pairing her sleek, slim-cut leather pants with a simple nautical striped shirt under

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Holiday Gift Idea- Designer iPad Cases from Marc Jacobs and more

Designer influence is certainly out in force when it comes to chic iPad cases and Marc Jacobs surely leads the pack. From Marc Jacobs comes a refreshing array of covetable iPad cases just in time for the holidays. We're particularly fond of his quilted hands-free purse-like option with its decadent gold chain strap and soothing gray tone (pictured left) or in chic and elegant black. MORE: Marc by Marc Jacobs Holiday Gift Ideas After all, who says something as practical as an iPad case needn't be stylish or attention grabbing? In two statement making fabrications, Jacobs' zip-top attaché style iPad cases, above, make for a graphic option full of whimsy and practicality and could easily double as svelte clutch come party

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The History of Valentino Goes Virtual- Valentino Unveils His Virtual Museum 12-5-11

Over the past few years we've seen an increasing number of designers and fashion house's setting up career spanning retrospectives in storied museums in major cities around the globe from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Armani, Dior, YSL and even Yohji Yamamoto. Now comes one of the most innovative and accessible we've seen yet from none other than Valentino. Where attendees once had to travel or even wait in long lines to catch a glimpse of fashion history before their eyes, Valentino has created what's soon to be a revolution by letting fans and devotees take in various curated works that span his career with a simple flick of a mouse. And that's absolutely genius. After all, the internet may

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