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Megan Fox gets white right and puts some edge in her Grecian gown…

How to wear the hot summer one-shoulder trend Megan Fox gets white right and puts some edge in her Grecian gown...How to wear the hot summer one-shoulder trend There's in no doubt that Megan Foxis a gorgeous wow of a sexpot with a twist to the edgy-- see mega Marilyn Monroe tattoo on her forearm. But what is really outstanding is the way that she rocked her white one-shoulder Grecian gown by Kaufman Franco at the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen premiere. A white one-shoulder gown can get a bit prom if not cut in just the right way. Megan's was modern, fresh, and impeccably styled in a very downtown meets glam way. Note the rather rad addition of a

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Photo of the Day: Contrast in French Chic

Contrasting fashions in Boulevard St-Germain, Paris… Love this photo! Required Reading for Instant French Chic: Join my FREE newsletter and download "Passport to French Chic," now! The French Chic at a Certain Age Series French Chic Fashion Tips How to Dress French When You Are Not The French Chic Formula for Everyday Style a la Emmanuelle Alt French Chic Style Paris Street Style- How to wear IT! Cannes Do Chic Series French Chic Shoe Lesson 101: Red shoes pops a simple LBD, a la Berenice Bejo More French Chic posts Photo: Who Needs Dior? by Malias/Flickr (Used under Creative commons license)                                

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Jelly Shoes, Designer One-Ups the Cheapie Summer Sandal…

Even Givenchy has jelly gladiators and you should too! Jelly Shoes, Designer One-Ups the Cheapie Summer Sandal. Even Givenchy has jelly gladiators and you should too! Once upon a time jelly fisherman sandals with cute anklets were all the rage for grown-up girls. Then the ubiquitous jelly shoe lay buried at the bottom of the bin of boardwalk novelty stores alongside beach sarongs that screamed the name of the beach du jour in iron-on type. Wait up--jelly shoes are back and quite chic this time around! I must say that the leader of the fashion pack for jellies are the Givenchy Shoes Cutout Jelly Flats in matte plastic. Now, if you think about it, quite a fashion steal to get

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TOMS Altruistic Chic: Look good, do good…

Shoes to look cute and help a poor child TOMS Shoes to look cute and help a poor child. Altruistic Chic: Look good, do good. We think of footwear as an accent to our outfits, something that both looks great and is comfy... well, most of the time. However, in many developing countries most children grow up barefoot and walking is often their primary mode of transportation. Children have to walk for miles get basics like food, water, shelter, and medical help. Some cannot even attend school as shoes are part of their uniform. Wearing shoes enables them to walk the distance that they could not barefoot. It prptects their feet from cuts and sores from unsafe roads and contaminated

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Pose Like A Celebrity: Elle Macpherson…

Red carpet posing tips to make you look just as amazing… It's that time of year where we all get snapped more than ever. What with summer parties, June weddings, graduations, and the big vacation on the calendar, we need to be a little paparazzi ready in our personal lives. From years of being a stylist on photography set, countless times of listening to the king of the pose, my friend, Miss J. backseat model with all his directives, I can look at the perfect red carpet photo and tell you how to instantly get into the most flattering position when a camera is in front of you. If there ever was a single photo to capture how to pose

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Hottest Sunglasses? Think on trend colorful plastic!

Bold, graphic, colorful, and very glam sunglasses frames rock summer Hottest Sunglasses? Think on trend plastic! Bold, graphic, colorful, and very glam sunglasses frames rock summer The bright days are upon us and with the start of long weekends, and summer fun there is nothing more practical and glam than a fabulous pair of sunglasses. Those crazy-colored classic Ray-Bans from last year opened our eyes to all that's bold, graphic, and colorful in must-have summer sunnies. Put yourmetal frames to the side for a bit. Go have some fun with fabulous plastic frames in some very look-at-me shapes certainly not for the sheepish or meek. Aviators even rock to a new beat when in big bold plastic. Mock tortoise still

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Cannes Do Chic: Glamour at the Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremonies

Elizabeth Banks, Asia Argento, Isabelle Huppert, and Eugenia Silva pump up the volume in opulent Giorgio Armani... There is usually a certain air of European nonchalance when it comes to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. At last night’s Opening Ceremony for the 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival, off-handed glamour was right on the mark. Although our four beauties Elizabeth Banks, Asia Argento, Isabelle Huppert, and Eugenia Silva, are all dressed in sumptuous Giorgio Armani, do take note of the more natural makeup and simple hair that makes these red carpet beauties look outstanding! All photos, this page only, Giorgio Armani

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How NOT to look like a tourist in Paris or while vacationing in any major metropolitan city

The Paris Insider shares the 7 Deadly Paris Fashion Sins on How NOT to look like a tourist…   As summer vacations start approaching, some have a tendency to toss polished clothing aside and pack a suitcase full of Sunday “around the house” favorites. Richard Nahem, our number-one American in Paris tour guide shares his gripes about what not to wear while vacationing in Paris– or any major metropolitan city for that matter– to avoid looking like a fugly tourist. I sometimes get Eye Prefer Paris Tours clients asking me advice on what to wear while vacationing in Paris and how not to look like a tourist. READ: French Chic I usually answer in a tactful way so I don't

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Fashion’s renewable resource pops its cork…

Top trend is good for the earth too! Cork Sandals and Shoes | Fashion's renewable resource pops its cork. Top eco chic trend is good for the earth too! We just love the texture of cork and it's back in a big way for spring and summer. Best off, cork is thought of as environmentally friendly as it is a renewable resourcebecause its harvesting does not harm the tree and a new layer of cork regrows on its bark*. Let Earth Day awareness open your mind to crave some some fabu cork sandals and shoes. Favorite cork shoes and sandals: >>More eco chic shopping --April 22, 2009 *source: http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cork_Oak

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Men’s Style Details: Giorgio Armani dresses Clive Owen for some very nice eye candy

Duplicate the “Duplicity” look for your guy… When gorgeous meets gorgeous, of course the of the results are stunning! The collaboration between Giorgio Armani and costume designer Albert Wolsky for Clive Owen’s character in the new film “Duplicity,” which opens in theaters today features some very incredible men’s fashion. Owen’s character makes his way through the corporate world in Giorgio Armani's Made-to-Measure suiting. The hallmarks of this sleek, dashing, and luxurious style are what you– and your guy– can take note to echo the corporate chic and oh-so-powerful look. The luxury of being dressed by Giorgio Armani may be out-of-reach to many, but the elements of perfected corporate style can be included in any man’s wardrobe. Pencils up! Take note

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Tinko’s Take: Paris Fashion Week Atmosphere

Fancy Week street style in Paris where all is a glitter… Paris fashion week, the French chic fashion show is more than what is on the runway. Photo gallery street style inspiration details as a photo reportage. >>shop for animal print fashion

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Gilty Pleasure: Gold fashion is back on track…

From tacky to trendy, gold rocks a new look for spring Gold fashion trend, the Gilty Pleasure: Gold is back on the fashion track.From tacky to trendy, gold rocks a new look for spring. When it comes to fashion rules, make yours golden! It's been quite a while since gold seems right. The gleaming metallic which once gave way to memories of 80's overload, gypsy nights, or visions of one-arm bandit devotees wearing their lucky sequin tunic isright on trend as one of spring's gilty (pun very intended) pleasures-- of course, when worn in just the right modern way. We like a touch of gold as an accent to something more subdued, rather than to blazon oneself in full-out Goldfinger.

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Class Act: Giorgio Armani helps NYC students

Grant to The Fund for Public Schools Class Act: Giorgio Armani helps NYC studentsGrant to The Fund for Public Schools Here's a smart concept for a designer concept store: Give back to where you started out. Giorgio Armani announced his new concept store in New York City - Armani / 5th Avenue, the same city where he opened his first US boutique in 1985. In honor of his newest retail baby, Mr. Armani will make a significant donation to The Fund for Public Schools via a grant for a multi-year, umbrella program entitled the Armani Arts Institute. The program will support diversified arts programs throughout the city's public schools in some of the most under-served neighborhoods. "While the Armani /is

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