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Stylist Advice- Naomi Campbell masters wearing brown and black Roberto Cavalli, here’s how

I'll Have What She's Having: Old school rule breaking that keeps you looking all the more chic... As this crazy mild winter transitions towards spring, we are not quite ready to don the brights yet are still not wanting to be buried in heavy hues... unless artfully combined, that is. Let's start with a simple disclaimer: There are FEW woman who can wear a skirt as short and hair as long past 40 other than supermodel Naomi Campbell- the woman has a bod carved out of stone, for sure. >> EASY STYLE: How to wear brown and black Naomi Campbell masters wearing brown and black Roberto Cavalli with ease as both pieces though stylish, aren't meant to make a blaring

I’ll Have What She’s Having : A mellow hued watercolor floral print that although vintage inspired, looks fresh and age appropriate on First Lady Michelle Obama. A rich print on a classic 60's inspired princess coat could have gone all wrong on someone Michelle Obama's age, as it could have aged her beyond her years if it weren't for some modern updates and a slightly more relaxed silhouette that took away the Jackie Kennedy edge from her ensemble. Stylist Tip: Avoid channelling vintage style exactly the way it was worn the first time to avoid a costume effect-- tweak to modern chic. MORE: Michelle Obama Style Michelle Obama recently made an elegant statement in a regal blue abstract printed Peter

Tracy Reese fw 12 Runway Review: Tracy Reese gives us a colorful fall 2012 collection that balances strength with femininity with her use of punchy colors, large tropical prints, sturdy fabrics paired with draped silk, and silhouettes that accentuate the female shape. It's refreshing to see a fall collection that isn't dark and dreary, instead the saturated oranges, purples, aquas and yellows put a sunny spin on the cold months of the season. This line had some of the most wearable, flattering peplum shapes I have seen yet, because they are small and pieced in, more subdued so as to not appear like you have an extra 7lbs on your hips. The cropped peplum blazer and long, slim coats with a seam

I'll Have What She's Having : Sophisticated & pretty pastel shades oozing with daytime elegance. Pastels can be tricky to pull off if you want to look more refined rather than youthful. Even with the best intentions, a grown-up woman can instantly look like a cast off from the sherbet scooper. Last week First Lady Michelle Obama made a case for daytime elegance in an easy to pull-off, well styled look that exudes a certain finesse at pairing subtly distinct separates. SHOP: Accessories Guides MORE: Michelle Obama B-Low The Belt Alpha Belt stretch snake coil belt with simple styling to update any outfit. At Shopbop While it vaguely brings to mind mid-90's Gianni Versace with its powdery hues, classic silhouette and references to haute bourgeois

I'll Have What She's Having: A burst of stylish color in my wardrobe because THIS yellow is far from mellow! Last week actress Kirsten Dunst worked one of the season's most vibrant trends while donning head-to-toe monochromatic color in Stella McCartney separates and looked all the more put together for it. While making her stand out from the crowd in a dinner ready suit, Dunst's outfit also elongates her look while giving off a polished sense of maturity that should serve as a guide as to how girls in their early 30's should consider dressing. MORE: Color Stories What made it work and saved it from making her look like a marigold column were effortless styling tricks and a restrained

Handmade espadrilles in the Market in Eygalieres

Summer in Provence: Dreams are made of this. At the hump of the new year and with the let down of holiday hoopla and the start of winter dreariness, we are all ready for the next vacation, although most of us cannot break away. Let us take you to a place of calm and sunniness by way of Richard Nahem's photo gallery of the Market in Eygalieres, Provence, France. This isn't just an exercise in gorgeous escapism, I WANT YOU TO THINK LIKE A DESIGNER. Look at the magnificent play of these natural colors and consider how you can incorporate them into your wardrobe, home, your life. Who needs manufactured color experts, when the greatest "expert"of can be found in nature? >>READ: Authentic

Ohhh, how we quiver with gorgeous anticipation whenever we open correspondence from the House of Dior. When it includes the fantastic melding of art meets glam, our pointy toe pumps click to attention. German artist Anselm Reyle collaborated with the iconic French fashion house on a new capsule collection of bags, shoes, costume jewelry, sunglasses, small leather goods, scarves, and beauty products for the Anselm Reyle for Dior collection. All feature bright, color saturated & fluorescent camo prints based on the artist's freestyle interpretation to shake up "the codes of the mythical Avenue Montaigne Couture House, which offered all its savoir-faire to serve his imagination." Anselm Reyle reinterpreted the Lady Dior and Miss Dior handbags with a wild and chic dose of street chic that has a sense of graphic

Alice + Olivia Constance Striped Coat at Shopbop

Whether you're a size 2, 12, or 22 there is no excuse not to look fabulous at any age! Knowing your body and what works isn't always easy, however. Then, when the latest trends are thrown into the mix, the result can be confusing. High fashion magazines aren't always entirely helpful. They don't translate into the battlefield of life. So many of my design clients often ask me to incorporate fashion into their style makeovers. And, I say stay on trend and modern in both your home and wardrobe. One of the hottest fashion trends is the return of black and white. Just take a look at the many fab options out there. And, the best part is that color

While color-blocking is no new trend story, it wasn't until this fall season that we really saw a spike in contrasts with ingenious iterations from designer's the world over. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Along with some simple shopping advice, here's a look at some of our favorite uses of color-blocking that are certain to make a graphic statement this season and most probably many to come. Balenciaga (and above) Nicolas Ghesquiere has been doing graphic sci-fi couture for many seasons and fall's addition of thoughtfully color-blocked asymmetrical layered tunics and dresses made for a bold and completely modern update to his repertoire. His use of layering also made for shapes with dynamic trapeze effects full of endless layering potential as evidenced

I'll Have What She's Having: Red on Red Yes, yes, we are still simmering over the end of New York Fashion Week that comes to a close tonight, but London Fashion Week is just gearing up! Kate Moss no stranger to grand entrances and brand collabs that we actaully love (Topshop, Hogan's) made the grandest entrance of all... by helipcopter to host the party for her beauty collaboration with Rimmel. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Rimmel is the cheap chic cosmetics brand and we're sure Kate's collab is fab, but it's her red on red look that we so love. Okay, Kate Moss can wear anything, but she is able to pull off her red on red drapey red sheath and

Men's Style Fall Color Report: Russet Orange

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 5 is Men's Style Day What men want this fall, is a pop of vivid color! With every fall menswear season comes a heady mix of flattering autumnal hues to add a dapper bit of unexpected hits of color to even the most utilitarian of winter weather ready garb. More Paul Smith... Men's Fall 2011 colorways came in a rich mix of brown ranges, country greens, bold blues including electric and lapis that were masculine yet fashion forward and a firey russet orange paired with charcoal and new colors for men in berry tones and transitional, palette cleansing taupe in softer shades. From gloves, to hats, to bags, men's

Burberry sunglasses brim with brilliant color, and YES, for fall... Continuing on the energizing note of Christopher Bailey's hyper neon accessories for Burberry's Spring/Summer collection comes a new range of collapsible sunnies for Fall/Winter appropriately dubbed Burberry Brights. MORE: Burberry Taking a cue from the intrinsic convenience of the company's foldable, packable product wizardry and boasting a classic wayfarer shape, consider these sunglasses as an instant pick-me-up for the season's gray days and moody color ways. RELATED: How To Wear the Neon Trend More on Designer Sunglasses SHOP THE BURBERRY BRAND: More Burberry...

Fall Trend Accessories Report- The Oversized Clutch

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 3 From Miu Miu to Margiela, this season the ubiquitous clutch goes from compact and evening appropriate to practical and ready for the girl-on-the-go in charmingly oversized proportions with a vaguely 40's inspired sensibility and glamorous ease. SHOP: Best Bags Large, like a statement making giant box discreetly folded in the crook of your arm, these beefed up pochettes boast soft, unstructured construction balanced with a minimal, professional direction and feature sophisticated logo placements or a lack there of. More Miu Miu...And with Prada's ingenious boxy handstrap clutches, the idea of a daytime clutch now comes with a little more security. Think about pairing the season's giant proportions with

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Stylist Advice- Naomi Campbell masters wearing brown and black Roberto Cavalli, here’s how

Michelle Obama Style Alert- First Lady Wears Vintage Style and Does NOT Look Like an Old Lady

Tracy Reese Fall 2012 Runway Review & Fashion Show Photos

Here’s How Michelle Obama Makes Pastels Look Chic

Make a Stylish Move in Color- Kirsten Dunst Did, Here’s how you can too…

Beat Winter Blahs With the Colors of Summer in Provence

Dior Goes Neon Pop with Anselm Reyle for Dior Collection

It’s Black and White- Fashion for your size that’s age-appropriate too!

Shopping the Trends of Fall 2011- Color-Blocked Separates

Red Hot Kate Moss arrives by helicopter to set off London Fashion Week, with her Rimmel collab

Men’s Style Fall Trend Report- The Color Is Russet Orange

Burberry Brights- Bold Neon Sunnies for Fall

Fall Trend Accessories Report- The Oversized Clutch

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