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Hair Accessories Alert: It’s All About The Hair…

I’ve been seeing a lot of amazing hair accessories lately that put hats to shame. And what is great about them is that you suddenly have a covetable head of hair with little effort! Let's look to Project Runway's Kenley Collins for inspiration. Kenley has been sporting fabulous oversized feather hair accessories that keep her looking Betty Paige retro yet chic. The hair accessory trend started this summer when it was all about the thin braided hippie head wrap. You know you’ve seen it on everyone from Ashlee Simpson to your co-worker, and while that look is cute and ultra easy to pull off, its time for a change. Right now in Los Angeles, the ultimate fall-back comfy casual outfit

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Hot Legs… Pantyhose makes a comeback!

Hosiery Alert: Pantyhose is back in fashion! Hot Legs- Pantyhose makes a comeback! The Pantyhose Portfolio…Expand your style sense with the hottest hosiery The right to bare legs has become one hot debate for the past number of years with three sides up the middle on when to wear pantyhose or not. There are those tanned and toned creatures of perfection who cannot wait for the chance to show off some hot looking legs. Then, the old school mamas who would rather kiss their soccer mom lipgloss away than go without pantyhose, and some rightly so! And then there are the rest of us who fall in the middle: You get fatigued working that fake tan and what about those

The return of the iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses is the height of style in Paris The iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses are the Paris fashion must-have accessory for classic French chic with a twist.The chic geek look makes a comeback. You can't miss them— it's as if the iconic and classic Ray-Ban sunglasses are literally raining in on Paris and the epitome of French chic at this moment! They're featured in trendsetting Colette, front and center in just about every optical store, and worn on the most fashionable women and men on the streets of Paris. The French love to glom onto a style and at this moment, RayBan Wayfarer sunglasses in all sizes and colors are it! We know fashion

Watch what's in store at one of the leading trends spots in France Paris shopping spree - Colette Shopping TV. Watch what's in store at one of the leading trends spots in France for the best in style and design. We love Colette-- who doesn't? It's been a must-stop trend shop for what's next in Paris for a decade with everything from the latest techno gadgets to top designer fashions displayed in a gallery-style walk around setting. With the dollar feeling like an old centime, sometimes just a petite bite of what's tres chic can get you through the day. Watch the adorable Colette video with delight: Merci Colette for granting us Colette Shopping TV with English subtitles-- a witty

VPL by Victoria Bartlett

Share | VPL by Victoria Bartlett - Fashion Show Photos | Fall - Winter 2007 Designer Collection VPL by Victoria Bartlett VPL by Victoria Bartlettfashion show - runway photos Fall - Winter 2007 - women's clothing collectiondesigner site: www.vplnyc.comNew York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Designer Victoria Bartlet's VPL collection has that certain air of off-handed quirkiness, mixed with extremely wearable, well-cut classics that only a former stylist could pull off. This fall's collection is a homage to "Modern Suffragettes," pioneering women through time. But what I are see is a collection that evokes that downtown sensibility of the real Helmut Lang, Martin Margiela, Costume National, and all those great designers who can make effortless so edgy and timeless. The boots

Monique Lhuillier

Share | Monique Lhuillier Spring 2007 Fashion Show | Fashion Week Photos- FocusOnStyle.com Monique Lhuillier Monique Lhuillierfashion show photos Spring 2007 - women'sclothing collectionOlympus New York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Always so beautiful and elegant in a classic sexy way, the Spring Summer 2007 collection from fashion designer Monique Lhuillier continues to breathe an air of sophistication and refreshing charm in this strong collection with its military inspired color palette.Every girl knows the power of a great tabletop neckline-- the kind that makes a statement as you lean closer to listen. The spring collection continues to bring forth Lhuilier's talent in designing plenty of illusion details and intricate jewel embellished necklines. Simply gorgeous! -- S.H. Click on each picture for

Michael Kors

Share | Michael Kors - Fashion show video - Fall 2007 Michael Kors Michael Korsfashion show video - runway looks & backstage Fall - Winter 2007 - women's clothing collectionNew York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Oh, the power of television has made Michael Kors into probably the most recognizable name across the masses for any fashion designer today.Here's a backstage look and video highlights from the gorgeous and elegant Michael Kors fall winter 2007 fashion collection, runway show. Drool on... S.H. Michael Kors Fall - winter 2007 fashion show and backstage highlights

Ports 1961

Share | Ports 1961 Fashion Show | Spring 2007 Designer Collection | Fashion Week Photos- FocusOnStyle.com Ports 1961 PORTS 1961 fashion show photos Spring 2007 - women's clothing collectionOlympus New York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings, Ports 1961-- by creative director Tia Cibani -- fashion design philosophy embraces that of affordable luxury in a global village. The sculptural, yet soft spring 2007 collection explodes with depths of rich persimmon, crimson, and burgundy tactile fabrics set against a backdrop of ivory and noir for extremely wearable, although highly artistically shaped and draped pieces. -S.H. Click on each picture for an enlarged view.

Marchesa

Share | Marchesa - Fashion Show Photos | Fall - Winter 2007 Designer Collection Marchesa Marchesafashion show - runway photos Fall - Winter 2007 - women's evening wear collectiondesigner site: marchesa.comNew York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Of course, every style conscious celebrity covets Marchesa-- the collection is a movie-star fantasy come true! One breathtakingly glamorous, red carpet-ready confection after another that makes you wonder, how there can possibly be another show-stopper? And then, there is!The Marchesa evening wear collection co-designed by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig is inspired by vintage and Asian influences with a most certain edge on modern day allure. Stupendous! – S.H. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Photos, this page only, courtesy of Marchesa.

Reem Acra

Share | Reem Acra Fashion Show | Spring 2007 Designer Collection | Fashion Week Photos- FocusOnStyle.com Reem Acra Reem Acrafashion show photos Spring 2007 - women'sclothing collectionOlympus New York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Impeccable evening elegance and faultless construction are hallmarks of Reem Acra designs. The spring 2007 collection brims with chic and sublime strapless Grecian goddess gowns, alluring columns, and fluid volume in rich fabrics with the appropriate touch of jewels and metallic. In one word-- gorgeous! -S. H. Click on each picture for an enlarged view.

Gustavo Arango

Share | Gustavo Arango Fashion Show Runway Photos | Fall - Winter 2007 Designer Collection Gustavo Arango Gustavo Arangofashion show - runway photos Fall - Winter 2007 - women's clothing collectionNew York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings, Gustavo Arango is an American fashion designer who stays true to his Latino roots-he knows how to serve up a spicy dish! Plenty of sophisticated sex appeal and luscious fabrics make up his mucho caliente, jewel-toned fall celebration collection! Glamour girls will love his attention detail, particularly the intricately carved, drop-dead backs to guarantee a swarm of followers in the wearer's shadow. Fantastico! – S.H. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Photos, this page only, courtesy of Gustavo Arango.

Douglas Hannant

Share | Douglas Hannant Fashion Show Runway Photos | Fall - Winter 2007 Designer Collection Douglas Hannant Douglas Hannantfashion show -runway photos and video Fall - Winter 2007 - women's clothing collectionNew York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings, No wonder all those socialites go gaga for Douglas Hannant- he understands what it takes to look chic, on trend, and glamorous, with a healthy dash of whimsy. Hannant's fall collection, entitled Renaissance, brims with romantic ruffles, seductive silk charmeuse, rich velvets, modern metallics, and frisky feathers in a breathtaking collection of sophisticated sexiness for ladies who know how to turn a head. Magnificent !!! -S.H. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Images, this page only, courtesy of Douglas Hannant.

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