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Oscars 2013 Red Carpet Arrivals… as it happens

Naomi Watts in Armani Prive
 As the stars start to arrive, let's look at Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2013. It's not exactly a year of thrills and chills for fashion. More like a year of safe, pale, and boring, with a few stunning exceptions. SCULPTED SILHOUETTES- Naomi Watts pictured above and below, in Armani Prive looks like a movie star. An exceptional aspirational gown as described by Armani as  a "custom Giorgio Armani gown fully envelope in layered gunmetal grey sequins.  The other worldly gown features galactic cap sleeves and an abstract triangle cut out in the front.  The fitted bodice cascades into a slightly pooling train creating an architecturalsilhouette." Naomi Watts in Armani Prive >>MORE from the Oscars Zoe Saldana in Alexis Mabille Couture Zoe Saldana, always a red carpet favorite, wows

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5 Trends to Trash or Switch to Update Your Look for 2013

Lose This, Redo That in 2013... Truth be told, I HATE telling anyone to ditch something trendy. Something that is such a quick fad should not be in a chic wardrobe to begin with. There IS a sophisticated difference from looking on trend and  being trendy... particularly, after 25ish. Trendy is a blip on the style meter that spoils faster than a gallon of milk and dates itself in one of those "what was I thinking" old photos. On trend is staying modern, looking fresh and never dated. >>RELATED: How to clean out your closet & the top 20 items to let go It is OK to add a few throwaway trendy pieces here and there just fun of it. But

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Wear It Now: 7 Ways to Step Up to Pre-Fall 2013 by way of the Sonia Rykiel Lookbook

To most of us it seems that fashion has more seasons than a calendar can hold. The prelude to the next big runway fashion week season is Pre-Fall 2013. But you don't have to wait. I've pulled key looks from the Sonia Rykiel Pre-Fall 2013 Look Book with styling tips to wear their nuances now. The Sonia Rykiel collection is inspired by Andy Warhol's Factory "where the anonymous came back out as icons."  Spark your style by the effortless of  great classics with a modern spin to stay fresh vis-à-vis these looks.  7 Ways to Step Up to Pre-Fall 2013 NOW: The ease of  sport inspired separates continues as an easy-breezy way to dress up casual looks. The subtle steely edge and mixed metallics by way of

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Leather Weather: Black (leather pants) + White = Italian Style

I'll Have What She's Having: Black leather pants that look so right Yesterday, we talked about the ageless chic of a black leather motorcycle jacket, and today it's time to talk about your lower half. >>MORE: Leather Style There's an off-handedness that Italians have. They could be wearing the most extravagant item -- think a healthy dose of gold, a swath of fur, ornate embellishments, or in this case, black leather pants-- and throw it together in a manner that's effortless and molto elegante, and even casual in their own way. Never garish. Always fun. >>RELATED: When in Rome Black leather pants are one of the hottest trends this season, and we all know how tricky they can be. Let's look at

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Absolutely Fabulous Joanna Lumley Wardrobe Auction. YES, Sweetie Darling!

Forget Sex and the City. We're old school, hardcore AbFab fans here at FoS. And when it comes to the Joanna Lumley Absolutely Fabulous wardrobe, it's a gaga. No, not the Lady but of the "La Croix sweetie darling, La Croix" pop the Boli kind. So here we have it, from Joanna Lumley of Absolutely Fabulous fame comes an auction chock full of collectible wares from the actress's career. Joseph black faux leather skirt worn in Absolutely Fabulous, Series 5, 'Panickin!' episode, 2003, labelled, waist 76cm, 30in; with an image of Patsy wearing the skirt in the back of a stretch limo and a letter of authenticity >>MORE: AbFab As the charmingly drunkard, and definitely NOT age-appropriate, Patsy Stone on

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Stylist Advice: Are Flared Pants in Style?

Expert stylist's advice, our weekly installment of style & lifestyle questions from YOU for us to contemplate is back, first-up comes a query on flared pants that everyone could learn a thing or two from  From Suzanne-   Are flared and/or belled pants still fashionable to wear?    With Miuccia Prada's Fall takes on the bookish, print filled charm of the haute 70's and fashion's latest fixation on reworking the perfect pant in every shape imaginable, it was only a matter of time for us to see the return of the flared pant. No longer will flared pants conjure up gawky teen baby sitters and suburban mall rats with these simple tips... >> READ: How to Look Pulled Together That's because

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Runway Now: Nude Nail Polish, The Beauty Trend To Wear Now

butter LONDON at The Row Spring 2013
Nude nail polish, right from the Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week runway.  There's nothing we love more than when classic is on trend! This catwalk trend that SHOULD BE in every stylish woman's beauty arsenal, if it's not already. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS  It's CLASSY not crazy. Forget neon color nails and  grotesque nail designs. (Almost) naked is better and VERY chic. Age-Appropriate Tip: What you can pull off for your toes, doesn't always rock on you hands no matter how trendy it may be at the moment. I've never been a fan of kooky nail colors for a mani after a certain age… let's face it, mint green nails and wrinkled hands are not a pretty combo.  It's far

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NYFW Highlights of the Spring 2013 Runways- Calvin Klein, Thakoon, Jil Sander Navy, Narciso Rodriguez

The FocusOnStyle team of Alix, Naveed, Brad and myself have been busy covering New York Fashion Week and although each of us has a slightly different P.O.V, our universal voice is here to help each of you get inspired to bring a little bit of new style into your life- can-do chic as I like to call it! While we've reported some of the best Spring 2013 shows that we've seen this week with runway reviews, fashion show coverage, backstage beauty, we wanted to take a moment to encapsulate a few F-A-S-H-I-O-N and real wear trends to inspire your can-do chic wardrobe from a few more collections. Here's Naveed's take on some of the other shows that we don't want you to miss. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY

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Chado Ralph Rucci Spring 2013 Futuristic Color Blasts To Exquisite Construction

Chado Ralph Rucci Spring 2013
Chado Ralph Rucci Spring 2013 Chado Ralph Rucci Runway Review: Ralph Rucci of Chado once again made a case for himself being the country's most important other Ralph in the fashion game Never one to follow the mandate for trends, one of America's closest allies with the world of Haute Couture, Rucci centered his signature sculptural silhouettes around riotous shouts of unabashed color. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS From ultra-deluxe fabric choices to meticulously crafted and conceived silhouettes, proportions and patterns, the maestro's Midas touch was in full effect. Perfect proportions that were uptown ladylike (in the least stuffy way possible) looked fresh in a range of shocking hues, but some of the most wearable options for the long run came in

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Yigal Azrouël Unpretentious Downtown Ease for Spring 2013

Yigal Azrouel spring/summer 2013
Yigal Azrouel spring/summer 2013 Yigal Azrouël Runway Review: In continuation of the architectural minimal silhouette from Fall 2012, Yigal Azroel delivered plenty of edgy yet soft floaty pieces perfect to keep the downtown set comfy on a warm day. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Yigal Azrouel spring/summer 2013 The Spring 2013 collection draws inpiration from nature's architecture and the effortless ease of hidden energy and environments, states the collection notes. Ease there was in the super clean collection that, from profile, played like a modern riff of Bonnie Cashin's 60s non-fussy vibe, echoing the natural theme with colors named Ice, Quartz, Cactus, Optic and Jet. Yigal Azrouel spring/summer 2013 >>MORE: Yigal Azrouel  The elongated silhouettes hovered around the knee yet moved in a way

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Grown-Up and Affordable Eco-Conscious Lingerie From Stella McCartney

  There's no need to resorting to any more undergarments from Pink anymore -leave those for the kids with Stella, Stella McCartney's affordable new eco-conscious lingerie line. From one of our favorite designers here at FoS, the urban yet girly sensibility of Stella McCartney just got a little more accessible with the debut of Stella, her new lower priced line of lingerie. And as per usual, Stella benefits from the eco-warrior designer's conscious stance. >>Want a lean look fast? Shop Spanx, the ultimate body enhancing undergarments Utilizing innovative recycled and organic materials, signature bows, prints and uses of lace, this is one outing that'll have you looking fresh while watching your budget. >>INSPIRATION: Stella McCartney shows you how to wear

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If you don’t take my word, Cindy Crawford is also all about self-confidence in how you look too

Cindy Crawford for C&A
Get with ME on this one. She's gorgeous. She's fit. She's tall. She's successful. She's supermodel Cindy Crawford spieling about her new clothing line that  just debuted in Europe for C&A. So why should we care about what Cindy says back here in the States? The line is for Europe and it's an advert, right? WRONG.  "So much about looking good is self-confidence and how you feel," is what Cindy Crawford says in her "behind the scenes" promo video, here: I ABSOLUTELY agree 3,999%. Because, like Jack Benny's proverbial age of 39, at a certain age, self-confidence is what makes you feel chic, empowered, and alive. >>RELATED: Age-Appropriate Style When it comes to personal style, I'm more about helping you make

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Stylist Advice: Age Appropriate Shorts And What Leggings To Wear To A Wedding

Rebecca Taylor - Sequin Tuxedo Shorts at Saks.com
For our first round at Talk Thursday full of expert stylist's advice, our new weekly installment of style & lifestyle questions from YOU for us to contemplate, comes TWO questions that everyone could learn a thing or two from  From Lisa-   'I like the shorts with platform heel look. I am not talking short shorts but at least a 5" inseam. What I am wondering is what age is too "old" to be wearing this? I am not looking for a cougar look. I do like this look, it looks good on me but when am I not age appropriate?' (via fashion advice)    We agree, shorts paired with platform heels can be quite a killer look as they can highlight assets, offer a

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