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The ultimate in high/low fashion…

Karl Lagerfeld for H&M Karl Lagerfeld for H&M We've been waiting, anticipating, and now it's just about here. Drum roll, please… The Karl Lagerfeld for H&M collection debuts in selected H&M stores in all 20 markets from November 12th. The genius behind Chanel and his eponymous collection, Karl Lagerfeld makes high fashion available to all at low prices simply because he felt 'the idea was modern'. Bravo to Karl for knowing that the secret of a great wardrobe is all in the mix, not the price tag! “My concept of ready-to-wear today at whatever level is that it has to be as good as the most expensive brand. Design is very important, and design is not a question of price

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The ultimate in high/low fashion?

Karl Lagerfeld for H&M The ultimate in high low fashion, Karl Lagerfeld for H & M. We've been waiting, anticipating, and now it's just about here. Drum roll, please… The Karl Lagerfeld for H&M collection debuts in selected H&M stores in all 20 markets from November 12th. The genius behind Chanel and his eponymous collection, Karl Lagerfeld makes high fashion available to all at low prices simply because he felt 'the idea was modern'. Bravo to Karl for knowing that the secret of a great wardrobe is all in the mix, not the price tag! “My concept of ready-to-wear today at whatever level is that it has to be as good as the most expensive brand. Design is very important,

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Schussing for Style…

Wool makes its mark in fashionable ski clothing There really are two types of winter sports enthusiasts. Snow bunnies who love to wear those skinny, tight pants, lots of fashion designer glitz, and anything that flashes big bucks on the slopes. Then, there's the more rough and ready type who favor techno groovy, baggy clothes that are easy to move in, shield the elements, and have that “I'm too cool to care” kinda feel. Here's what happens when the twain shall meet: You get style, substance, and a great fit that hugs your booty without screaming “Ivana” get noticed! Ibex outdoor clothing is based on wool. Not your daddy's wool ski clothes that itched, dragged, and kept you damp. But,

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So 80s…

A bright look at the creatures who ruled the night I paid for this book! Never paid to get into a club. If I paid for a drink it was to make a point. Knew who had the drink tickets. Knew who had the party favors. If only it was just to know. Oh, it as was so 80s. Should money be spent for a NYC 80s party, it best go into the pockets of Patrick McMullan. Right next to the tiny camera that he chronicled every party worth partying in a decade where the party was it. From outlaw parties to ones where real royalty held court-- not just the drag queens, Patrick and his itsy-bitsy camera were there.

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Take Note…

Pamela Anderson and the The Lycra® British Style Awards Pamela Anderson and the The Lycra® British Style Awards What would life be without references? When the wisdom of life starts to clog your brain, jot it down. Crib notes, if you must! It's nice to see that even Pamela Anderson suffers from any occasional lapse of memory. She may have hosted the dinner for TheLycra® British Style Awards, known in the UK as the 'Oscars' of the Fashion Industry, but when it comes down to not missing a trick, there's no souped-up techno solution for Pam. She does it the old-fashioned way: a cheat note scratched on her palm in blue ink (pictured far left). What the scribble actually says

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Hosiery Trends: Ban the Bare Leg…

Hosiery Packs a Punch! Ban the Bare Leg, Hosiery Packs a Punch- Stylething FocusOnStyle.com, colored hosiery, bold tights, fashion trends, fall fashion, update wardrobe Flashback: 1994. Demi Moore plays a powerful attorney who forgoes her pantyhose in the film Disclosure . Result: For almost a decade, bare legs and a pair of heels are a fashion must for looking sexy and hip. Enough! While the bare leg still endures… it's just not as fashionably relevant or cutting edge as opaque tights. And, it's the easiest way to update your wardrobe on the cheap. Instead of stems blue from frostbite, let's give a leg up to legs with color-packed pow. The fall trend is no color is too much color when

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Maternity Wedding Gowns: June Bride Busting Out All Over…

maternity wedding gowns
style + for the bride with the bump This is not for those who veer to the extreme right. Some plan for their wedding before the proposal. Then there are others where the idea of planning escapes them entirely. SHOPPING GUIDE: Maternity Surprise, surprise, no expectant bride wants to look like an igloo with legs when she takes her vows. Custom designed  maternity wedding gowns can take more time to create than the pregnancy itself. Plus, who wants to book a bunch of wedding dress fittings between check-ups and upchucks? Life may be full of choices, but when it comes to maternity wedding gowns most tend to resemble the tent that party takes place in rather than what the bride

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Look Books…

The Emperor's New Fashion Biz The Emperor's New Fashion Biz Can you use a fashion quick fix before starting your spring shopping spree? Consider two new must-reads that spill the beans on the business of fashion. How does a nice Jewish boy named Ralphie Lifshitz from the Bronx transform staid and stuffy WASP culture (and himself) into an alluring 10 billion dollar fashion empire that everyone wants to emulate? The genius of Ralph is revealed, warts and all, in Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren by Michael Gross (HarperCollins/Hardcover). Now, if Mr. Lauren can only morph the real gin and tonic set into being as glamorous as his rendition of them! Why is it that things like UGG

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The Fashion Accident You Can’t Help Watching…

Mr. Blackwell's 44th Annual Worst & Best Dressed Women List Every once in awhile, someone else's observations just hit the spot, even if we wouldn't say it ourselves. It's time to wince, roar, or ignore...   The Fabulous Fashion Independents of 2003: Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Garner, Diane Lane, Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Katie Holmes, Tippi Hedren, BeyoncÉ, Faith Hill,Sarah Jessica Parker, HRH Countess of Wessex Sophie Rhys-Jones   The Worst Dressed Women of 2003: 10. Lara Flynn Boyle: Sometimes a single fiasco is all it takes that tutu terror was one of the all-time worst fashion mistakes! A beautiful face . . . but no taste . . . what a waste! 9. Courtney Love: The torrid temptress of fashions

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The Fashion Accident You Can’t Help Watching…

Mr. Blackwell's 43rd Annual Best & Worst Dressed List We don't like to point fingers and name names. Our mother told us it was rude. We even try not to be mean-spirited- it's just not our policy. Yet sometimes, a jolt of bitchiness and some eye rolling takes the edge off the day. We may not agree with Mr. Blackwell's observations, but for the sake of what the heck, here goes it… Mr. Blackwell's 43rd Annual Best & Worst Dressed List FABULOUS FASHION INDEPENDENTS FOR 2002 Reese Witherspoon, Debra Messing, Halle Berry, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Princess Firal of Jordan, Renee Zellwegger, Kate Winslett, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston.Dear All: Welcome to the 43th ANNUAL merry-go-round of fashion mayhem. THE WORST

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Fashion No Brainer…

One Plus One Equals Smart Style White shirt- check. Black sweater- check. Result: Two easy pieces that you have. Okay, work that look… The runway to real way trend that morphs into anyone's wardrobe, anytime. What can be more chic that a classic shirt maker's white shirt? Only the way you layer it! Take one black short sleeve (yup, that's short sleeve) crew, place over WS. One black sleeveless chunky turtleneck, place over WS. One polo shirt, one sleeveless shift dress, a real vest… You got it, all pieces to layer over the same WS. For more spunk, add a tie. Hey guys, don't want to pull this look over? Then, layer a lightweight black turtleneck under your WS! Who

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Heavy Metal…

Glitzy Glam Looks Right Heavy Metal, Silver and Gold Glitzy Glam Looks Right How can you add life to a wardrobe that's dangling between two seasons when you crave something new to wear right now? Dip into metallics. Stylething from Focus On Style, the latest trends, hippest ideas, coolest things in beauty, fashion, and style. Indian summer… the fashion scrambler! I want it. I need it. I gotta have it. I must wear it! But the thermometer says no go until the temperature drops. How can you add life to a wardrobe that's dangling between two seasons when you crave something new to wear right now? Dip into metallics. Not that too-too trashy kind of a decade ago, but a

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The Little Black Dress that Could…

Get You Through the Season in High Style The Little Black Dress that Could... Get You Through the Season in High StyleStylething. Follow the lead of the all the pretty young things in SoHo-- a curvy knee-length LBD and a fab pair of flipflops, or even some laced gladiator sandals. If it's hot right now, it's a Style Thing from Focus On Style magazine. What to do when your bohemian inspiration makes you one chick short of a love-fest and all that flounce makes you wanna ruffle your way into a mariachi band? Get a dose of eternal chic! Forget free spirit and start to consider Fellini's Rome. It's all about scooters and a little black dress. Follow the trend

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