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Monday, April 19, 2010

Pretty meets punk

The floral print on this bow headband is a little like your grandma's Victorian-era furniture upholstery (not such a bad thing in my book); while the addition of little skulls adds a twist of attitude. This gorgeous model's name is Polina Sova; the photographer Wilfredo Alexander.

Bow headband: shoot by Wilfredo Alexander

POLINA by Wilfredo Alexander

Burberry's shearling

More trendspiration for your Fall 2010 wardrobe (yes, I know it's sometime off - but this jacket is simply too hot not to want right now), this time focused on the evolution of the women's military fashion trend and its fusion with aviation chic.

Burberry shearling jacket

Sunday, April 18, 2010

black fur

Military green paired with luxe black fur. It's a fashion trend marriage that works, and it's a great way to take Spring's army greens into Winter without sticking purely to jackets and great-coats.

Military and fur street style

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Megan Park at LMFF

Megan Park injected some exoticism into last night's L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) Runway 3 show. Metal studded tights and scarves gave an ethnic touch to outfits, paired with rich colours and folkish embroidery.

Megan Park at the 2010 L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF)

Capes That Won’t Make You Look Like Superman

The cape has earned an interesting reputation throughout the years, but before you automatically associate it with flying powers or investigative skills, notice that it is also a staple among uber-hip fashionistas. Recently, The Sartorialist scoured the world to create a series called “How to Wear a Cape.” Above are his most stylish finds from New York and Milan respectively. Here are our more budget and day-to-day friendly takes on the cape.

Alice + Olivia’s ($240) grey cotton cape can be easily thrown on for those spring or fall days that are not too hot and not too cold. It’s shape gives waist definition that’s best for petite women who might feel overwhelmed by this loose fitting trend.

Take a long relaxing weekend in the country with this ranch style poncho by Line ($172.99). The knitted fabric makes it look one-of-a-kind, while the turtleneck and pocket provide added warmth.

Just because capes seem like a whole lot o’ fabric, doesn’t mean you can’t pair them with your favorite short shorts. An over-sized t-shirt material cape-shirt hybrid, like this one by LNA ($77) has a surfer chick aura that we totally dig.

Ever wish you could be that women who can weather long plane flights and emerge looking impossibly fresh? We think this Helmut Lang ($147.50) cape is the secret to achieving that look. Bonus, it doubles as a better alternative to itchy airplane blankets.

Upgrade your lazy weekend look from a grungy college sweatshirt to a chicer cape-sweatshirt combo. Twisted Heart’s ($77) take successfully makes a subtle, yet stylish allusion to the 80’s with this semi-acid wash look.

Find more trends for spring with our guides to spring fashion, including shoes for spring and rain coats. Find all the best online bargains with our list of this week’s online sample sales.

Which Cowl Neck Dress Will Keep Your Wallet Fat?

Have you mastered this game? Play more Taste Tests, and then check out our guide to the best maxi dresses and the best necklaces to wear with them.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Mini Skirts With Mega Style

Mini skirts are fierce and it seems like they’re everywhere. Worn right, they’re a sophisticated bottom that’s alluring without trying too hard. Dress it up or dress it down, and the mini will take you from a weekend brunch to a post-work happy hour. And before you say you’re too tall or too modest for this style, grab yourself a pair of opaque tights and hit the dressing room with our favorites as a guide. You’re sure to find a mini perfect for you.

Free People ruffled mini

1. Flirty and fun, this ruffled mini ($48) from Free People hits on all this season’s trends.

VS zebra mini

2. A paper bag waist and gauzy material make Victoria’s Secret’s zebra mini ($39.50) a more forgiving and seasonless style.

BR corduroy mini

3. For tall girls, Banana Republic’s corduroy mini ($29.99) has extra length and a classic style that’ll go anywhere.

4. Preppy gray plaid cozies up Juicy’s mini ($82) which is practically begging to be paired with cabled tights and a turtleneck sweater.

5. This Elizabeth and James beaded skirt is so perfectly embellished–it’s hard to resist.

See more of the best skirts, plus tall boots, really cute booties to go with everything, and leather jackets to pump up the look to an edgier level.

Royalefam Valentine’s Day 2010 Dunk Hi – “Die Die My Darling”

Royalefam Valtnine's Day 2010 Dunk Hi - "Die Die My Darling"

For this coming Valentines, Royalefam has came up with a 16 pair limited edition model called “Die Die My Darling”. Die, Die, My Darling is a Bloody Valentine love story featuring the legendary pin-up girl of the Memphis Belle B-17F flying fortress warplane, Sawtooth nose art, red rival camo, bullet hole print and Valentine blood rose. Here below is a video showing the creation of the Dunk Hi.

More detailed images of the Royalefam Valentine’s Day sneaker follow after the jump.

Fashion math: $ 300 Is it worth the money For A Little Black Dress?

Fashion Math: Is $300 Worth The Splurge For A Little Black Dress?

No matter what may be a special occasion, is a chic black dress is a standard go-to item. Just one or two really nice options and you're set for years. How much, but you're willing to spend on something that you need not wear it every day? This Black Halo Megan Halter Dress ($ 345) is appointed and during the evening is cut a little bit sexy, but can be covered so quickly. Let's see if the fashion shows to mathematics:

$ 11.50 Wear invite you might not think this a good thing, but a perfectly fitting dress, that will save you hours in the dressing rooms, hours to find out what they wear, and hours of frustration that comes with the extension.

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