Monthly Archives: December 2011

Still can’t figure out what to wear this New Year’s Eve? Here’s a gorgeous idea!

Attending the Divine Design Gala holiday event in a ZARA floral print dress

It’s always great to look to the past for style ideas but fashion is also mostly about looking forward. As the holiday season comes to an end, the ultimate celebration of the year’s end is a New Year’s Eve party and with every party comes the question - what am I going to wear? Many of you have already figured this out but for the last-minute shoppers, here’s a super chic look that will make you stand out from the crowd. I recently wore this look to a holiday event and it was a big hit. Incredibly light and comfortable, I felt like I was floating most of the night. Here’s a breakdown of the outfit: (more…)

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Yearly style round up – 2011 in trends, hits and fashion stories

2011 in style- Michelle Williams in a 50s style dress, Rihanna color blocks, Liv Tyler combines 2 of the year's biggest trends in a polka dot dress featuring a peplum skirt while Ginnifer Goodwin takes a risk in shocking yellow

2011 was no doubt a very stylish year in fashion. It was filled with trips taken back in time for style inspiration. In just a few seasons, we visited the 50s, 60s, 70s and even the 80s, taking the best from each era. As we moved through the year, we borrowed from the boys and added a feminine twist, relaxed in colored denim, glittered and sparkled in sequins, went edgy in leather and color blocked ensembles; wild in animal print, ethereal in white, ladylike in peplum  and full skirts, popped in gorgeous and shocking color; we went crazy for polka dots and floral print, stayed casual cool in stripes  and so much more. Take a trip down memory lane with us as we relive this past year’s most stylish and fashionable looks and trends. (more…)

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Shopping for a cause – Divine Design celebrates 20 years

It's a big year for The Help's Viola Davis as she receives the 2011 Woman of Style Award from her costar Octavia Spencer at the Divine Design Gala

This past week in fashion events, Los Angeles based charity Project Angel Food celebrated the 20th anniversary of its largest annual fundraiser, Divine Design. Held in Beverly Hills, the shopping extravaganza brought out the big guns in luxury goods and design, featuring an assortment of fashion, beauty, home and gift products from designers like Kay Celine, Brooks Brothers, Barclay Butera, Barbie, Blank Denim, Elizabeth and James, Liz’s Antique Hardware, Trina Turk, Tokidoki, Paul Frank, LA Eyeworks, and Kiehl’s Since 1851 with 100% of the shopping proceeds benefitting Project Angel Food. (more…)

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks from the past week

Jessica Alba brings a little shimmer to the red carpet at March of Dimes' 6th Annual Celebration of Babies luncheon in Beverly Hills

This week’s fashion round up includes Amanda Seyfried who took a page from the roaring 20s, Emma Watson channeling a modern day ballerina, Rachel McAdams proving her A-list status as a vision in shimmering Marchesa and Sarah Jessica Parker bringing a shocking and unexpected pop of color to a rainy NYC day. Here are the best looks from this past week. (more…)

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The Fashion Insider: Holiday fashion, trends and tips with SELF Magazine’s Fashion Director

Sarah Michelle Gellar covers SELF Magazine

The holiday season is in full swing and between all the gorgeous bright colors, shimmer and shine, it’s sometimes a handful deciding how to work some of the current holiday trends into one’s wardrobe. Not to worry, SELF Magazine’s Fashion Director, Evyan Metzner is making things as easy and chic as possible. Evyan recently shared tips on sporting the season’s biggest trends as well as other insider info for the most curious fashionista. Check out my interview with Evyan here. (more…)

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Look of the day – Iman puts women half her age to shame in Zac Posen

Iman puts women half her age to shame in gorgeous red Zac Posen halter gown

There are models and then there are SUPERmodels. Iman not only falls in the latter category, she does so with an ample amount of grace. After so many years in the business, she continues to carry herself with poise, elegance and style, proving that age really is just a number. Attending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater gala in New York, she stepped out in a gorgeous red taffeta and silk Zac Posen number complete with a flowing train. Her red clutch, streamlined jewelry and retro hair complemented her look perfectly. What do you think of Iman’s look? Share your thoughts below…

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