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Custo Barcelona

Custo Barcelona - Spring 2009 Fashion Show Runway Photos Custo Barcelona Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designer.

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Are dresses really the new denim…

NY Fashion Week what to wear, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hillary Swank, Demi Moore, Are dresses really the new denim? NY Fashion Week what to wear-- there are sighting of on-trend premium denim, particularly seen at the week's celebrity money shot-- Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hillary Swank, and Demi Moore sitting front row at the trendsetting Miss Sixty show. Photo and text Copyright (c)2007 Sharon Haver, distributed by FocusOnStyle.com. All rights reserved. While the web is all a flutter with bloginas feverishly throwing up their Spring 08 New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week forecasts, I thought you might want to know what to wear right now. Seasons past, a good chunk of the fashion crowd had a thousand and one ways to doll up

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Move over Brazilian bombshells…

Slavic supermodels are the new It Girls Move over Brazilian bombshells, Slavic supermodels are the new It Girls. Brazilian supermodels are being overrun by the new wave of Russian and Eastern European top models: Natalia Vodianova, Carmen Kass, Karolina Kurkova, Euguenia Volodina, Hana Soukupova, Marija Vujovic, Natasha Poly, Valentina Zelyaeva, and Inguna Butane- FocusOnStyle.com Say next time to the Caipirinha cuties and drink up the new vodka vixens posing for the hottest luxury labels, like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and, Gucci. Brazilian supermodels are being overrun by the new wave of Russian and Eastern European top models. "We have beautiful skin, beautiful faces, and the Brazilians are finished," explains model Euguenia Volodina. Maybe, you can go tell

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Intentional VPL*…

Cute undies sex up to peek out Cute undies sex up to peek out- Intentional VPL by Reve Avoix.What with all those super-low hip riders, one would think that we've had enough of staring at the back of a stranger's thong blatantly peering a good three-inches above her beltline. Well we, have. But, peek if you must, these cutie bootie covers are designed to give you something to look at. Wear them as your little secret or for the world to see, from legwear to lingerie, Reve Avoix body wear ties each piece with a provocatively pretty strip of corset lacing designed to spice up any outfit. With the allure of a corset and comfort of Italian microfibers, the all-black

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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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Beauty breakdown buster…

Safety Girl races to the rescue When the only flares you really need to get out are your best jeans, the Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit is just the fix you need to keep your motor running in style. When the only flares you really need to get out are your best jeans, the Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit is just the fix you need to keep your motor running in style. The cute little box packs a pit stop worth of handy backseat goodies, as the packaging says, “for just about every emergency a girl could have”. Want not for anything from a mini sewing kit, breath freshener, emergency blanket, candle, to instructions on how to change a flat.

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Closet Overhaul… Tips to create a new basic wardrobe to match your new figure

Closet Overhaul… Tips to create a new basic wardrobe to match your new figure I need to overhaul my closet! I have purged quite a few things that I just did not wear anymore. But, I need to know how to correctly create a basic wardrobe and then build from there. I'm 41 this year and have gotten in shape with Pilates-- now I want the wardrobe to match my new figure! I'm an insurance broker who wants to look hip yet successful... I feel like all I need is a big push and off I'll go – just like riding a bike! My fashion has been all over the place over the years and I'd like to get and

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Tan in a Can…

Get salon airbrush tan results at home Get salon airbrush tan results at home A rich tan is unmistakably the hottest summer trend, yet we all know the dangers of toasting ourselves silly to get that sun-drenched look. While most savvy fashionistas do get their fake bake from a salon's airbrush tan artist or a walk-in spray machine, we aren't necessarily keen to strip down and mist up by appointment or spray-paint ourselves into some weird, splotchy orange glow. But, the idea of browning naturally is quite appealing. Imagine not applying a dye or color to your skin, but developing a brilliant bronze enhancement on your own based upon a natural chemical reaction quite similar to that of a cut

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Sarah Jessica Parker style details…

Fifties glamour is no simple affair Ok, the fluffy pink brocade cocktail dress is hard to miss. Most would let a dress this big stand on its own and abide by the K.I.S.S. rule (keep, it simple, sweetie) of removing one accessory before leaving the house. But not our girl SJP. Sarah Jessica Parker knows how to pile on the glitz in style. Let's examine… .Turquoise eye shadow .Rich, dark tan .Pale pink mouth .Pretty ponytail .Large pearl button earrings .Jumbo turquoise beads .Dainty aurora borealis necklace .Pale blue reptile clutch with jeweled closure .Massive gotrocks bracelet .Ditto on the gotrocks cocktail ring A look this luxe is not exactly a DIY fashion primer to try yourself at home. Unless

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Beat Visible Pantylines… Tips for smooth moves

Beat Visible Pantylines… Tips for smooth moves Every time I wear any trousers or tight skirts, the lines of my panties can be seen. It looks terrible. Have you any suggestions? If I wore a thong or g-string would that help? I am a bit reluctant to wear thongs as I might be a bit old for that (I'm 40+) but I'm open to advice.(Dublin, Ireland) While wearing a well-fitting thong or g-string would certainly produce a smoother rear view, it only works if your rear is smooth to begin with. It's not about age, but more about skin-tone when you are wearing skimpy undies. You sound less than confident about having a late start to wearing thongs, so let's

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Pleather Weather…Tips for buying fake leather

Pleather Weather…Tips for buying fake leather I've been seeing some fake leather jackets in the stores and I'm not quite sure about them. They cost a lot less than animal hide, but I'm not convinced that they look like the real thing. Do you have any tips for choosing faux leather with a more realistic appearance? (Streamwood, IL) Technology has finally caught up with leather imposters and in some cases you'd be hard pressed to tell the imitations from the real thing- particularly when it comes to stretch "leather". If the vinyl that you're considering has a cheesy vibe, move on… there are plenty of better options out there. Typically, pleather tends to have more of a shine and a

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Ranch Dressing… Western style, how to get it right

Ranch Dressing… Western style, how to get it right Okay, I have a body that's basically a mass between my bust (which isn't small) and waist and a fairly long set of legs for my large-boned, 5' 4 1/2" frame. Most of the time I'm in blue jeans as most cowgirls are in Texas. I need some things western but sophisticated to build a more career-like wardrobe. What do you suggest I start buying besides denim, gingham, and calico? (Haltom City, TX) Whoa, gingham and calico!?! Sweetie, there's great western and bad western. Summoning up an Elly May fantasy when you aren't built like Miss Clampett and it's not a Beverly Hillbillies theme party, is simply not a good thing!

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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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