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Wednesday November 30th, 2011

‘Ab Fab’ Is Back, and Stella McCartney and Emma Bunton (aka Baby Spice) Will Guest Star
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‘Ab Fab’ Is Back, and Stella McCartney and Emma Bunton (aka Baby Spice) Will Guest Star

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This morning we were reading about Stella McCartney‘s holiday party, where Edina Jennifer Saunders and Baby Spice Emma Bunton were among the guests in attendance. “Hmm, that’s odd,” we thought. “And super awesome.” Well, it just got better.

After being off the air since 2004, a new season of Absolutely Fabulous is making its debut this month. And both Stella McCartney and Emma Bunton will make cameos, the Telegraph is reporting.

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Published at 10:30 AM

Monday November 28th, 2011

Alexa Chung Beats Out Kate Middleton for the British Style Award (Plus the Full List of Winners from the British Fashion Awards)

Alexa Chung Beats Out Kate Middleton for the British Style Award (Plus the Full List of Winners from the British Fashion Awards)

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The results from the British Fashion Awards are in and while there are a lot of familiar names in the winners’ circle, there are some surprises, too. Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen won for Designer of the Year (deservedly so). Alexa Chung took home the British Style award, which normally wouldn’t be so shocking–except this year she was up against Kate Middleton *gasp*. The Model category, made up of industry vets and a relative newcover, was a bit of a wild card. Stella Tennant, looking amazing in a skinny tuxedo, beat out Georgia May Jagger and Kristen McMenamy. Victoria Beckham, now a bona fide fashion designer, had some stiff competition with Burberry, Stella McCartney and Tom Ford for Designer Brand, but she won. Quite an achievement for a former pleather-wearing Spice Girl. Click through for a full list of winners:

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Published at 4:29 PM

Wednesday November 23rd, 2011

Grandma-Appropriate, Not-Too-Tight Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas That Are Still Cute
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Grandma-Appropriate, Not-Too-Tight Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas That Are Still Cute

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Thanksgiving is a notoriously hard holiday to dress for because it requires sitting at a dinner table for hours with relatives who you only see once a year while simultaneously trying to consume unreasonable amounts of food and/or liquor. This presents a unique problem: dressing to impress your distant family while maintaining a level of comfort that is conducive to eating and sitting for long periods of time.

While we all know Thanksgiving isn’t the time to break out our best Carine Roitfeld-inspired look–too tight for face-stuffing!–finding a fashionable alternative to sweats can be difficult. We’ve pulled together the most stylish items that are comfy, chic, and won’t disturb your proper Grandma. (So don’t wear your Balenciaga Darth Vader visor, ok?)

Of course our list includes Stella McCartney, the legendary mixer of casual and elegant, our favorite button downs from Madewell, a hat trick of cute shoes, and a Céline t-shirt–because a girl can dream, right?

Check out all the Thanksgiving-friendly options in our slideshow!

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Published at 4:30 PM

Sunday November 20th, 2011

Friday November 18th, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide: Designer Gifts You Can Fit Into a Stocking (and Your Budget)
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Holiday Gift Guide: Designer Gifts You Can Fit Into a Stocking (and Your Budget)

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Wanna get someone a fabulous gift that’s designer without breaking the bank? You totally can. In fact, a lot of designer labels cater to people like us who want to be fancy but for whom the Miu Miu shoes and Alaïa dresses we really want are far out of reach.

These aren’t knock-offs or collaborations or makeup, but real designer items that we would actually be very happy to find under the tree or in a stocking. Now if someone could tell us where to put stockings when you don’t have a fireplace, that would be great.

From Prada to Alexander Wang to Alaïa (seriously!), here are the 14 best little designer gifts that less than $300 can buy!

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Published at 6:45 PM

Monday October 10th, 2011

11 Perfect Pairs of Flat Booties
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11 Perfect Pairs of Flat Booties

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As we move into fall, it’s starting to get a little too cold for ballet flats. And as much we love a good pair of four-inch booties, sometimes our feet need a break–from discomfort, not style. Add a little extra protection from the elements and we’re sold.

Thus, we are really loving this season’s flat booties. No, we’re not talking about Dr. Martens (not that we have anything against those), but there are far chicer options thanks to labels ranging from Proenza to Chloé to Zara. Click through for 11 that we’d like to run around in all season long.

Don’t forget to stock up on socks!

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Published at 5:25 PM
Fashion News Roundup: Paul McCartney’s New Bride Wears Stella, Tyra Banks Is a NYT Bestselling Author and Olivier Theyskens Did an Interview at McDonalds
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Paul McCartney’s New Bride Wears Stella, Tyra Banks Is a NYT Bestselling Author and Olivier Theyskens Did an Interview at McDonalds

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Stella McCartney Dresses Her New Stepmom: Paul McCartney got married to New Yorker Nancy Shevell over the weekend. Stella McCartney designed both Shevell’s dress and her dad’s suit. {People}

Modelland Is Flying Off the Shelves: Tyra Banks debut novel Modelland (yes, the one with a lead character named Tookie de la Crème) has made the New York Times bestseller list. Smize all the way to the bank, Tyra. {The Cut}

Olivier Theyskens Chows Down at MacDo: Natalie Joos did a Tales of Endearment post with Olivier Theyskens and before they thrifted at Clignancourt they dug into some Royales at McDonald’s. Theyskens ate two. With fries. With mayo. They also stopped at a vintage store that had pieces he designed when he was at Rochas. Theyskens couldn’t believe he was already vintage. We’re with you! Especially on the bugers and fries with mayo. {Terms of Endearment}

Stolen Dance Moves: Beyonce is accused of ripping off choreography once again for her latest video for ‘Countdown.’ It’s a pretty convincing case, which is a shame because that video brings me endless happiness. {Gawker}

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Published at 2:39 PM

Friday September 30th, 2011

Monday September 26th, 2011

Trend Alert: Celebrities Wearing Runway Looks Before They Hit the Runway
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Trend Alert: Celebrities Wearing Runway Looks Before They Hit the Runway

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If you are one of those encyclopedic fashion types who can look at a designer dress and identify the runway show from whence it came, you may have found yourself a little confused lately.

That sheer midriff-bearing Pucci dress that Gwyneth Paltrow wore to the Emmys on September 18? It turned up on Pucci’s spring 2012 runway on September 24. Obviously Gwyneth is a special lady who gets special favors–but she’s not the only celeb wearing fashion from the future.

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Published at 9:45 AM

Thursday September 22nd, 2011

Nelson Mandela Has a Clothing Line, Stella McCartney May Collaborate

Nelson Mandela Has a Clothing Line, Stella McCartney May Collaborate

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No, the humanitarian and former South African president is not making a career change into fashion in his ’90s. However, he is the central inspiration for a new South African apparel brand called 46664, which was Nelson Mandela‘s prison ID number and is also the name of the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s AIDS awareness campaign.

The men’s and women’s brand has strong ties to Mandela’s legacy and, thus, to South Africa’s history, but also its future, as a sustainable way to benefit the country’s struggling clothing and textile manufacturing industries, as well as the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s charitable endeavors.

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Published at 11:49 AM

Wednesday September 21st, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Anna Wintour Made Hamish Bowles Try Out for X-Factor, Alice Temperley Thinks London Fashion Week Is Better Than New York’s, and a List of Movie Designers that Should Exist in Real Life
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Anna Wintour Made Hamish Bowles Try Out for X-Factor, Alice Temperley Thinks London Fashion Week Is Better Than New York’s, and a List of Movie Designers that Should Exist in Real Life

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Alice Temperley Wants A Longer LFW: The Pippa fave feels London Fashion Week–which, at five days, is the shortest of the major four–should be extended. Says Ms. Temperley, “London’s better than New York Fashion Week now.” Alright, now tell us how you really feel! {Telegraph}

McCartney’s Collab for NYC Ballet: Stella McCartney has designed the costumes for a new ballet opening Thursday with a score penned by her dear old dad Paul. The designer feels collaborating with your father is “emotional” for anybody, but that “on another side, I know and understand I am working with Paul McCartney.” {WWD}

Fashion and Fantasy Mix in New Shopping Technology: “Augmented Realities” are growing in popularity on online shopping sites, where the obvious lack of trying-before-buying has always been a major problem. New and improved AR apps generally involve live feeds and 3-D imagery, allowing users to “try on” clothes, makeup, glasses… and grow horns?? {NY Times}

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Published at 1:35 PM

Friday September 16th, 2011