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Trend Report: Elephants in Jewelry

Trend Report: Elephants in Jewelry

A few years back it was the owl. The wise birds were all over fashion jewelry, so much so that they became somewhat obnoxious (as any overplayed trend does). Now it seems elephants are taking a place in the spotlight. This trend seems to have swelled less conspicuously, but has the potential to be...
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The Paris Uniform

The Paris Uniform

The Paris Uniform by eighty jane A few days back from my trip to the fashion capital of the world, I’ve had a bit of time to reflect a bit on my experience. I was surprised (and maybe a little disappointed) to find that Parisian fashion didn’t seem to stand apart from the global...
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Cigarette as Accessory

Cigarette as Accessory

Oh no. It was by my own sheer will that I made fashion the center of my occupation. I’ve managed to justify my all-day garment gawking by making a real living out of it. But the further into the fashion trenches I go, the stronger is my urge to climb the hell out. I’m...
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Golden Globes 2011: Color Trends

Golden Globes 2011: Color Trends

Orange: Katie Lee, Selena Gomez, Nancy O’dell, January Jones, Kyra Sedgwick Black: Jayma Mays, Piper Perabo, Giuliana Rancic, Julianne Hough, Jane Lynch Eva Longoria, Kelly Osbourne, Halle Berry Green: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Elizabeth Moss, Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis Orangey Pink: Rhea Durham, Emma Stone, Lea Michelle, Natalie Portman, Claire Danes photos: zimbio.com
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Trend Report: French Bulldogs

Trend Report: French Bulldogs

The irresistible ball of cuteness you see above is from a holiday gift guide list presented by Style.com. The site asked a number of fashion industry insiders what gifts they’d like to give and get this year and Christopher Kane CEO, Tammy Kane, listed a French bulldog puppy as one of her big wishes....
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McQueen Was Pushing for Grunge 2.0

McQueen Was Pushing for Grunge 2.0

The late Alexander McQueen was a virtual couturier among ready-to-wear designers, and his final eponymous collection for Fall 2010 was a shining example of that fact. Like previous collections, each piece is of such a spectacular (read: expensive) order that they were rarely seen outside of the red carpet and pages of magazines –...
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Around and round we go…

Around and round we go…

Getting older is such a bizarre experience. Recognizing patterns in your life, in your community, and in the world abroad, it can seem sometimes like the earth is a giant turntable spinning the same scratched up record again and again. Take Kelly Kapowski here, for example. She’s stuck in an endless loop of doing...
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Fashion Irony: Luxe Paper Bags

Fashion Irony: Luxe Paper Bags

As a woman in my 30s I often find myself remarking at how similar adults are to highschoolers. The clique segregation, the rampant group think, the constant popularity dramas… when is it that my peers and I will “grow up,” I wonder. Sure, the settings change and the stakes are raised, but ultimately we...
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Spring 2010 Trend: T-Shirt Minis

Spring 2010 Trend: T-Shirt Minis

One of the most inescapable trends this season is the skintight jersey t-shirt mini dress. These will be found everywhere this spring – from the mass market bargain bins to the most overpriced ready-to-wear boutiques. These dresses have a wonderful simplicity that makes them easy to wear in a variety of ways. But as...
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Menswear Trend 2010: Grey Days Ahead

Menswear Trend 2010: Grey Days Ahead

From dusty aluminum to deep charcoal, grey is the biggest neutral of the Fall/Winter season. And designers aren’t just using the cool hue as a background to make colors pop: male models were literally doused in grey from top to bottom. Sportswear, three-piece suits, and onsies alike – all were crafted in grey then...
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