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Grown-Up Denim Dresses – Diane Kruger In Chanel

Grown-Up Denim Dresses like Diane Kruger's hybrid number from Chanel puts a new spin on true-blue standby's Leave it to the forever-stylish actress Diane Kruger to signal a new era when it comes to denim dresses. After all, the last three to four season's have seen denim rethought in every iteration possible, from Chloe's patchwork moto jeans to Celine & Stella McCartney's must-have tunics -denim has come a long way. >>MORE: Celebrity Style What made Kruger's so statement making was Karl Lagerfeld's irreverent take on classic silhouettes of the Victorian era, rethought here in an abbreviated length and in denim for an ultra modern look. Anyone of literally any age should take advantage of grown-up denim. >>EXPERT ADVICE: Denim to

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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

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The Top 10 Fashion Moments of 2011- The Year In Review

While fashion's come & go, they do serve as a sign of the times we live in and work as a time capsule of sorts full of memories, moments and merriment. Looking back at the sartorial world of 2011, what comes to mind may be the abundance of too much too fast (so much fashion, so many news outlets, too many designers) -that's why we've complied a shortlist of the good, the bad and the boring. From Missoni madness to celebrating fallen designers, it was definitely a year full of fashion surprises and feats. Fashion Designers Ride the Merry-go-Round- From who will take John Galliano's job at Dior (above, post Galliano) to the comings & goings of chief designers at Balmain, Chloe, Cacharel,

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Treat Yourself- What To Gift Yourself This Holiday Season

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Now that the busy holiday shopping season is coming to an end, and you've checked off all of your gift giving needs, why not spend an afternoon treating yourself to celebrate the end of the year and a job well done. But if you're down to the wire and out & about in a mad rush looking for gifts, take a look at our Holiday 2012 Gift Guides and our Home Style Shopping Guide . With that in mind we've curated a deluxe gift guide just for you featuring some gorgeous little finds and pick-me-ups like from Karen Walker's eponymous cult eyewear come this subtle take on cat-eye frames for an instant update to your daily look that are destined to lift your spirits come

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Angelica Huston- The Way She Wore

Long before the likes of today's cool young Hollywood a-listers & influencers like the much refered to Chloe Sevigny, there was the achingly hip, quirky yet divine beauty of actress & model Angelica Huston in the 1970's. Shot frequently by Bob Richardson for Italian Vogue(including above), she cut an exotic, startling, unexpected and decadently chic swath around high-fashion circles with beau Jack Nicholson in tow and serves as a remarkable inspiration to this day. -Naveed Hussain Some of our favorite archival images of Angelica Huston from the 1970's:

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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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Shopping the Trends of Fall 2011- Snakeskin

With head-to-toe prints now de riguer on runways around the world it's time to cozy up to one of our favorite fall prints and fabrications as the alluring, graphic and even sexy use of snake & python we saw for Fall 2011 felt undeniably fresh. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Use them to add texture to all of your favorite fall looks while keeping up with the trends...here's a look at how to pull it off. Prada (and above) Miuccia Prada used python coats, boots and aviator inspired headpieces to add a subversively sexy and confident bent to her otherwise ultra-femme collection of 60's inspired dolly dresses. Chloe Chloe's mad assortment of snake & python whether in print or in skin offered a

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Shopping the Trends of Fall 2011- Leather Sleeved Outerwear

Leather sleeved tops, jackets and coats have been at the top of our most-wanted lists for quite a few fashion cycles but it wasn't until this season that we saw the trend really gain momentum with designers using hides of all kinds from snakeskin to lambskin to toughen up and add an edgy contrast to even the most classic of pieces. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS From heritage minded trench coats to traditional black wool toppers, outerwear of all kinds were given a dose of tough cool with leather sleeves and even epaulets like those seen at Chloe. >>MORE: Leather Style Here's a crash course on nailing the trend and a look at some of our favorite iterations of it... Chloe (and above)

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Fall Trend Accessories Report- Snakeskin, Python, Croc and Stingray

Exotic Skins - StyleSight Fall Accessories Trend Report
The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 4 It's the skins... Snakeskin, Python, Croc and Stingray ... Snakeskin whether in print or genuine python, was clearly on almost every major designer's runway for Fall 2011 from Chloe, to Dries Van Noten to Prada, skin is back in. From classic boots to aviator caps to full-on print, from Mod to Charlie Girl, high doses of snakeskin came in literally every iteration. Python, croc and stingray were used to add a luxe texture and pattern play on tricked out accessories in neutral, metallic and color-blocked colorways with a ferocious graphic impact via natural markings. Even jewelry was amped with leather applications that give off a tactile warmth for the

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Fall Trend Accessories Report- Camels and Tans

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 2 Day two at our look at Fall 2011 with StyleSight's Top Trends has us in neutral with the season's rerun of heritage minded camel & tan offerings. See by Chloe 3 Buckle Booties in of the moment camel color And while cosmetic tones have dominated colorways for the last few season's, the new neutrals of today in peach, taupe and sand work their way full circle back to one of the easiest tones of all, khaki.That's right, khaki is no longer reserved for the preppy set. Instead, its been re-imagined in an an array of propositions from hats to the now ubiquitous pleated trouser in tones that range

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Rachel Weisz Knows How To Wear Leather and Look Totally Chic

I'll Have What She's Having: Rachel Weisz Best Dressed / Warm Weather Leather Looks The proposition of the summer leathers we've been seeing on the runways for the past few seasons has always seemed a little questionable, if not completely daunting. That is, until we saw Rachel Weisz donning a leather dress from See by Chloe's Resort 2012 collection so effortlessly mid-summer. Take a cue from the relaxed ease and classic, uncomplicated shape of her striped frock that's got a kicky a-line hem to help your body breathe. >> MORE: Resort Fashion Selected Femme Bella Leather Dress on SALE at ASOS In a demure, lady-like shape with graphic ivory stripes, she takes the aggressive nature out of leather garb by

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Yoox Summer Sale: The Best In Design On The Cheap

Bargain Alert: Who doesn't like a good designer deal on high fashion? Come on, you know that Sharon is the bargain queen when it comes to GOOD clothes around here. Well, we at FocusOnStyle have always been about a good deal and by the looks of Yoox.com's Summer Sale, there's plenty of sweet deals up for grabs on some of our most coveted must-haves from season's past. >> More: Shopping With discounts of 70%-90% off and a mile long designer roster, we've spent a major portion of the past week perusing the goods and one of us was even lucky enough to nab last summer's seen-everywhere patchwork Chloe jeans which were originally $950 for $125, talk about a deal! Here's

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Best of Resort 2012: The Usual Suspects

Runway Review: Prada, Celine, Chloe... yup, you guessed it! As usual, our favorite collections from the Resort 2012 presentations come from the ladies we always look to for inspiration galore. Here's a look at what's amping our shopping lists and making us think our wardrobes over. Don't forget to put some key accessories trends on your radar too... like Prada ladylike pointy pumps, a soft and easy beret, crisp clutch,and a modern take on an ascot. --N.H. >> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway Reviews Prada Resort 2012 Prada Resort 2012 Prada Resort 2012 Miuccia Prada's kooky sixties era men's collection with it's nostalgic golf prints crossed over into her latest Resort outing and was cleverly mashed with all kinds of

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