Stephanie Trong

A primer on looking cute without swathing yourself in Lycra.

Not involved: Key parties.

Without looking like you stepped straight out of Talbots catalog.

They’re a far cry from Hugh Hefner or the Dude.

Introducing the latest in the slip-on footwear phenomenon.

Chronicling the lifespan of must-have goods.

Operative word need, not want.

Whether you’re off to a gorgeous day ceremony under a white tent, a tropical beach getaway or a fancy evening soiree, we’ve got your outfit sorted.

Stylish with no-fuss, slip-on appeal, these are set to be your go-tos this summer -- but they're also going fast. (Holden, we barely knew you!)

Some will point to the '90s, some to Marc Jacobs' final collection for Louis Vuitton -- but whatever the reason, light denim is definitely having a moment.

Hot on the heels of a recent study that found luxury store employees perceived those who were wearing gym clothes -- rather than something typically more appropriate, like a fur coat and a dress -- as more likely to buy something, I put the research to the test on Madison Avenue.

The "ugly-chic" footwear trend continues, this time with the rise of a sports sandal that was once considered the ultimate faux pas among the style set.

From of-the-moment anoraks and parkas to moto jackets with a twist, here are some options to get you through the next couple of months until -- haaay -- tank top season officially starts.

Founder and owner Rony Vardi, along with buyer Leigh Plessner, tell us about the shop and its seemingly overnight success.

My love for pinstripes runs deep. My love for navy, even deeper. And lo, here they are together.

Introducing our new Q&A series where you can ask us anything, from style-related conundrums to our opinion on whether a certain retail CEO should go ahead and resign already.

How Stephanie found her style in dressing down -- when the rest of the industry was dressing up.

White sneakers are huge right now. Everyone in Paris, where I just returned from covering the fall shows, was wearing classic court styles. But a few women were doing a high-top thing, which looked next level.

Miuccia Prada is not known for her practicality, but this season -- with her rain-ready gear and quilted jackets -- she seemed to be focusing on just that.

There were aisles upon aisles of Chanel-branded products -- including, surprise, carb-tastic pasta -- as chic "shoppers" (see: Cara Delevingne) strolled around in the house's youthful, colorful clothes. And, more sneakers!

The designer took on another music subculture in the form of the sparkly minidresses, black patent leather boots and shaggy bangs.

The Swedish brand has built its reputation around a certain kind of left-of-center cool, where nothing seems to fit right and the colors are sometimes just plain odd. We saw plenty of pieces here that are sure to be a hit among among those who worship the label's weirdness.

The designer's usual French-girl chic was front-and-center, though there was a move toward more sculptural shapes -- along with a play on grunge and military -- that looked pretty damn intriguing.

Sex and flash with a little bit of tomboy thrown in: We could see the pop star -- and Olivier Rousteing muse -- wearing so much of this safari-tinged collection.