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Sleek, French Chic In Yves Saint Laurent- Celebrity Style at The Met Opera

METROPOLITAN OPERA Season V – PREMIERE OF MASSENET’S MANON Looking back at last week's opening of the Metropolitan Opera's new season with a slew of celebrity attendees decked out in Yves Saint Laurent, one can't help but take note of the accessible, inspirational takes on French Chic each guest radiated in their own way. Model Dree Hemingway in a relaxed ivory suit brought to mind an ultra glamorous twist to Bianca Jagger's infamous 70's era white bridal suit, with its languid fabrication signaling today's need for low-key understated glamor. In ivory, it gives off a boudoir sensuality, yet in basic black, it could take you from work to after dinner drinks in no time. >>Just Can't Get Enough French Style Inspiration

From Michael Kors graphic contrasting animalier patchworks to a witty anchor inspired update to the house logo at Bill Blass, some of our favorite ideas from New York Fashion Week for Spring 2012 may have been easy to miss at first glance. Here's a look back at some of the clever details that caught our eye. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Anna Sui (and above) Sui took the season's fascination with prints to a new level with this Beardsley inspired hard suitcase cleverly printed with butterfly wings. Bill Blass A hybrid anchor logo on sporty baseball hats made for the the perfect preppy toppers for a collection that was rigorously refined with a low key modernity. Michael Kors With collage prints all the

While the number of shows continues to shrink from season to season, the recent Haute Couture shows for Spring 2012 rigorously continued on with the regal, other-worldly appeal that couture has always made feel so ultimately exclusive. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWSAnd although a new guard is slowly joining the ranks with collections that veer a tad bit too much towards the unnecessarily dramatic, there were a handful of top shows that offered thoroughly modern and gloriously conceived options for the elite princesses and glamor girls of the world and for us simple dreamers alike. Christian Dior- What a difference a few seasons of directing ready-to-wear for Christian Dior has made for Bill Gaytten as his second couture outing for Dior was a

I'll Have What She's Having: Bouncy, soft face-framing waves Actress Emma Stone donned a new do at the recent Nickoledon Kids' Choice Awards that radiated easy, cool glamour with bouncy curls that's easy to make your own... Hairstylist David Babaii styled Emma Stone's beautiful soft waves with products from IT&LY HAIRFASHION's Purity Design Line for this year's Kids' Choice Awards. He began with IT&LY Pure Shampoo and Pure Conditioner to cleanse and hydrate the hair. "I love a clean canvas to create my masterpieces", says David Babaii. Inside tip: Follow with a final cool water rinse for when you want extra volume. This seals the cuticle and helps hair radiant extra shine. Next, towel dry gently to remove all excess water

With the spring season's unpredictable, transitional weather abound, comes the perfect base component to easy dressing that's packed with bonuses; its stylish, comes in a luxe, organic fabrication, is designed by highly collectible designer Miguel Adrover and it rings in at a friendly $198. That's right, in case you haven't heard, early aughts avant-garde fashion designer Miguel Adrover may have ducked out of the New York fashion scene ages ago, but he has been quietly designing an appropriately smart collection for organic label Hessnatur for several seasons. >>Consult our Eco-Friendly Shopping Guide for all things Green & Chic A statement of contrasts with alternating ribbed layers in different proportions in soothing shades of gray, it holds its own with the seasons color-block trend and its eco-friendly composition

How to Wear Eyelet And Look Like A Grown-Up Like Fashion Designer Charlotte Ronson With signs of an early spring blissfully taking hold over much of the states, designer Charlotte Ronson's recent appearance at an NYC Ferragamo event in an on-trend white eyelet dress had us looking forward to the sartorial season ahead while taking note of her well styled look. While eyelet often tends to bring little children's dresses and oversized beach caftans to mind, Ronson's take on the fabrication raises its level to an unthought of level of cool. >>More: Charlotte Ronson >> Shop the Charlotte Ronson collection at Shopbop By pairing her frock with a boyish nautical fitted blazer, chunky gold bracelets and a pulled back hairstyle, she gives an entirely

New York's party princesses were out in full force at Salvatore Ferragamo's lavish fete at Julian Schnabel's grand Palazzo Chupi earlier this week to celebrate the venerable Italian leather goods house's latest fragrance, Signorina. The event was coordinated to evoke the fragrances stylish muse and campaign star Bianca Balti's glamorous lifestyle with sartorial stars Alexandra and Theodora Richards, Rachel Chandler and Stella Schnabel also dressed in the labels graphic scarf printed dresses from Spring 2012. Attendees included fashion & art world stars Courtney Love, Carmen Cass, Emily Weiss, Astrid Munoz, Hope Atherton and Hannah Bronfman. >>More: Music But the evenings biggest draw was the U.S debut of I Blame Coco fronted by Eliot Sumner, daughter of Sting & Trudie Styler. With her svelte

In our books Christopher Kane continues to excel with collections so mind-bogglingly cool and forward thinking without being too complex and if you've paid any attention to the fashion street scene photogs, he's now gotten a hold on creating exhilarating must-have bags. >>More: Christopher Kane Fashion Did you see his gel filled, neon hued clear plastic envelope clutches from last season? Good luck finding one of those collectibles now! >> SHOP: BEST BAGS Spring 2012's runway outing had us coveting his organza tee covered in plastic floral decals but his 3-d floral pouchette clutch really got our attention. CHECK OUT: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS While it's quirk factor is unquestionably playful and reminiscent of 70's children's stickers, it could make for one of the coolest bags we've seen

Why do we tip off what works about these two political ladies? Because both Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron have mastered sophisticated business chic, and here's how you can add polish to your workwear wardrobe too! Call it a double-impact dose of top Spring cool when Michelle Obama & Samantha Cameron are paired together... MORE: Michelle Obama Style and Samantha Cameron The duo looked easy- business chic last week meeting in D.C in a natty white skirt suit with a sculptural peplum flair and a daytime elegant color-blocked belted shift dress that leaves no debate on who wore it better as both style mavens made quite a beautiful set of polished statements. >>More: Latest Trends On Obama, Zac Posen's monochromatic skirt suit

Maison Martin Margiela's newest hub in Aichi Japan sees a more sophisticated approach to the labels often punkish, playful and elegantly off-set retail concepts with a serene sensibility paired with signature white and a cautious restraint. Linear dimensions, stark monochrome fixtures and soothing light lend it a harmonious vibe in-sync with the labels quieter, subtle new direction as of late. >>More: Martin Margiela In Japan, visit Maison Martin Margiela at FG Wakamiya Building 1F, 3-23-23 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan

Workout clothing and activewear could easily be considered the hardest sartorial voids to be filled in one's wardrobe but thanks to Adidas and Stella McCartney's fruitful and highly successful five-year long plus collaboration, looking great while breaking a sweat has never looked so easy. SHOP: Adidas by Stella McCartney Spring 2012 online And besides boasting technologically advanced fabrications and carefully considered design details to help you brave the elements, McCartney continues to defy the norms of practically minded sportswear with options far from basic. Spring 2012 see's the designer expanding her vision with bold punctuations of color, abstract prints and plays on proportion for a range that should have you excited to hit the gym in new gear. Adidas by Stella

Bargain Alert: Who doesn't like a good designer deal on high fashion? Do you love a bargain, we sure do! That's why we were floored when we saw all of the great designer deals at online retailer Yoox.com that have been substantially marked down to upwards of 85% off. Forget about sample sales and ilk when the going on Yoox is oh so good. Happy bargain hunting! Stella McCartney's tank (above) is now marked down to $145 Here's some more deals to covet: Richard Nicoll fringe scarf, only $29! Carven pants, a steal at $45...

Yes, an 11 year-old pair of jeans can be forever-cool! Model, muse and musician Charlotte Gainsbourg's instinctive, casual yet chic boho Parisian sense of style usually catches our eye with her often unexpected choices and while at a fete for Marc Jacobs by Louis Vuitton she surprised even more so while wearing a pair of Balenciaga jeans from 2001. Discover tips for your own take on: French Chic Balenciaga Ad 2001 featuring the jeans Amidst a glamorous crowd Gainsbourg was a standout with her relaxed, always cool je ne sais quoi in a pair of cuffed engineer inspired jeans topped with a simple black blazer which brings to mind that early Balenciaga never goes out of style as it served as blueprint

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Naveed Hussain

Sleek, French Chic In Yves Saint Laurent- Celebrity Style at The Met Opera

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Want-It Wednesday – Miguel Adrover’s Affordable Eco-Friendly Line for Hessnatur

Celebrity Personal Style Watch- Charlotte Ronson Gets Eyelet Right, Here’s how you can too

New Discovery- I Blame Coco at the Launch of Ferragamo’s Signorina

Want it Wednesday- Christopher Kane’s Hit Floral Clutch

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Maison Martin Margiela’s New Store in Japan

Adidas by Stella McCartney Spring 2012- Work Out Clothing at Its Coolest!

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