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.

Best of Milan Menswear Fall/Winter 2012

After a few season's on the lull, Milan was back on track with a season full of covetable collections that are sure to get your man inspired to re-tool his wardrobe come Fall 2012. We've compiled a list of our top three shows to keep you up-to-date on all that's new ahead from Milan. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews & Runway Highlights Prada- Leave it Miuccia Prada to combine the machismo of vaguely 30's and 40's German/Austrian military lifestyle notes with something as disparate as 60's and 70's era mods and dandies for a look that was effortlessly cool, complex, gentrified and full of references paired like never seen before. An elegant parade of long double-breasted coats, suiting in surprising shades

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Pretty in Pink- Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Becksale Go Bright

Call it a sartorial coincidence that within days of each other two gorgeous actresses made a strong case for winter pinks while championing the warm-weather hue as an option for woman of all ages and skin tones. While Ginnifer Goodwin is at the moment a dark haired raven beauty with a milky complexion and used her dress to punctuate her modern approach to fashion, Kate Beckinsale on the other hand, managed to use her dress's saturated color as a foundation to accentuate her toned, tan figure. Ginnifer Goodwin worked a startlingly intense pepto-pink dress from Roksanda Ilincic at The People's Choice Awards that was brought to reality in an elegant, bell-sleeved silhouette to lend the old-school glamour of her dress's

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In the Bag- Heidi Klum’s Cavalli Bag is a Smart Must-Have

Heidi Klum's Roberto Cavalli Florance bag may boast a regal Wedgewood blue hue in a classic however uptown minded shape, but its unexpected ostrich texture and engraved padlock reminiscent of the scales on a snake lend it a completely street-style cool vibe and save it from being a tad too ladylike. Topshop pushlock satchel bag Smart savings... Want the styling finesse of Heidi's bag without the investment? Try Topshop's Pushlock Satchel Bag pictured here. SHOP: Best Bags

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Celebrity Watch- Cate Blanchett in Givenchy

Actress Cate Blanchett radiated a confident sense of easy glamour in black sculptural Givenchy while in Geneva this week at the IWC Top Gun Gala and made a case for one of fashion's eternally-chic trends as of late -the peplum. >>More on how to: Get Peplums Right Although her L-B-D has a rather complex pattern she managed to work in a chunky gold bracelet to give the eye something else to focus on while not distracting from the beauty of Ricardo Ticsi's sublime peplum number for Givenchy. -- Naveed Hussain RELATED: How to accessorize a LBD video Posts on little black dresses Take a cue from Blanchett's Sculptural Givenchy with these finds:  More Halston...

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Taylor Made- Taylor Swift Lands Her First U.S Vogue Cover… Florals Have It!

 After years in the spotlight as one of young Hollywood's prettiest fresh new talents, Taylor Swift has landed her first U.S Vogue cover on February's issue which is set to hit newsstands Jan. 24th. SHOP: Get on the floral trend with these fab styles! The country-pop phenom shares her thoughts on fame, ambition and being on her own with contributing editor Jonathan Van Meter while lending the magazine's cover a refreshingly effervescent, approachable and youthful vibe. -Naveed Hussain Capture Taylor Swift's Vogue moments on your own with these looks: More Topshop... Photos Courtesy of Vogue/Mario Testino

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GOLDEN GLOBES FASHION- The Best Dressed of The Night

Golden Globes Best Dressed: While there were plenty of red carpet mishaps at this year's Golden Globes, there was also a heady mix of flawless fashion to be inspired by albeit from some of Hollywood's all-time best dressed actresses. From Rooney Mara's minimalist glam to Tilda Swinton's hype-chic Haider Ackerman hybrid of a gown, here's a quick look at our favorites of the night. MORE: Red Carpet Fashion Tilda Swinton- Always one to elegantly play on the masculine/feminine divide, Swinton cut an ultra-chic swath in a slick icey blue Haider Ackerman gown that boasted an age-appropriate dinner jacket (above). Angelina Jolie- After over a decade in the spotlight, Jolie continually proves that she has a confident handle on red carpet dressing

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Wear Big Earrings Like Jennifer Hudson & Get A Little Gypsy In Your Soul

I'll Have What She's Having: My Kind of Hoop Dreams By Way of Modern, Enviable Gold Earrings While the recent wave of minimalism that swept through fashion made earrings and other baubles take a backseat, Jennifer Hudson's gold lapis hoops she recently wore at a signing for her new book "I Got This" made a case for the easy flair a bright pair of earrings can add to just about any look. Pairing them with a simple, unadorned orange dress, her hoops add a burst of cool azure with a hint of the exotic while decadently framing her face. Forever21 deal! And since her's are classic and universally appealing and come in a medium size, we're certain she'll get plenty

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Beautiful Fall- Valentino Fall 2012 Menswear

It's no secret that we're big fans of the direction Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli have taken Valentino since taking the helm of the storied house a few years ago and their latest outing for Fall 2012 men's wear was another remarkable achievement of masterful tailoring updated with a subtle sense of subversion. While the base of the collection was a dashing yet familiar classic suit, collared shirt and tie, jackets and outerwear were updated in sculpted cocoon shapes and color-blocking and featured dropped shoulders, contrasting fabrications and collar tabs that allowed for coats to be worn elegantly over the shoulders. This lent the collection a thoroughly modern appeal that was original, while a moody color palette kept it

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In the Details- Spring 2012s Best Ideas You Shouldn’t Miss

Since it can be challenging to not only remember what we’ve seen, and getting a second chance to glance at all of the astonishing details seems sadly unlikely, we wanted to take a moment and look back at everything one could easily miss. Here’s a look at our favorite elements from all of the Spring 2012 shows starting with Rochas’ angular techno take on 50′s starlet glamor as seen above.  >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Rochas (above) At Rochas, calculated retro sensibilities go a long way and Spring's angular sunglasses made a chic case for easy vintage flair, making them the coolest, must-have frames of the season. >>MORE: Notes on Spring 2012 Prada Vintage ladylike bags got revved up with ingenious graphic appliqué

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Spring 2012 Round-Up- The Best of the Season

Just as the Spring 2012 collections are set to hit stores next month comes a quick review of our favorite outings from the season to keep you looking fresh and updated on all of the best of the season. From Balenciaga's sic-fi futurism to Rochas' retro regality, we've got you covered on all the must-have collections full of covetable cool. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Balenciaga After 10 years of riveting, out-of-this-world collections season in & season out, Nicolas Ghesquiere was back with another astounding sci-fi take on 60′s futurism mashed with the rigor and depth of Cristobal Balenciaga’s couture minded trapeze shapes. Paired with his sense of modernity, his continual references to the house’s heritage have made his latest collections enviable winners. Opening with a

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In The Bag- Mary Katrantzou for Longchamp

Over the past few years London based designer Mary Katrantzou has made quite a name for herself with collections that boast signature out-of-this-world collaged prints and could be considered a harbinger of the digital print craze that has had designers of all types trying to out-do each other with the never-before-seen. Starting Jan. 23rd fans of Katrantzou's namesake collection and her witty use of vivid prints will now be able to get their hands on something a bit more practical than a peplum floral printed dress from Katrantzou's collection of covetable totes for Longchamp. Featuring festive Chinese interiors and an "East meets West" theme, they are certain to be quite the conversation starter for seasons to come and are destined to

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Highlights from the Best of Pre-Fall 2012, Celine, Givenchy and more

By the looks of the collections we've seen so far from some of our favorite go-to labels, Pre-Fall seems to be about a continuation of key-trends and trademarks with a fresh, indulgent spin. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Here's a quick look at some of our favorite HIGH F-A-S-H-I-O-N highlights from the season so far...there's more to come as we look at the best of the season next week. Givenchy (above). Celine- Phoebe Philo added some refined tweaks to her repertoire and returned with another bevy of untouchable minimalist must-haves. Stella McCartney-  Playful embroideries and graphic knits made for a covetable mix of smart options from fashion's coolest wonder women. Nina Ricci- Another ultra-femme, ultra-luxe ode to deshabillé Victoriana fit for just about

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Celebrity Watch- Michelle Williams in Jason Wu

I'll Have What She's Having: A modern take on feminine style Michelle Williams recently made a sophisticated ladylike statement on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in an elegant Jason Wu black & ivory ensemble that boasted a prim peplum and decadent embroidery and made a case for the demure, figure flattering power of one of the season's top trends: the peplum. Topped off with a girlish pixie cut, Williams makes a striking argument on the updated retro-minded appeal of a proper day dress. MORE: We recently considered the best ways to make a peplum work for you: How to Wear Peplums Alice + Olivia Victoria Peplum Dress in black or beige Budget Alert: A $2,500+ Jason Wu not for

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