Naveed Hussain

Naveed Hussain, stylist and fashion editor, has a BA in art history and extensive knowledge in the history of fashion and social media outreach. Naveed also covers fashion, music and art and was assistant to the owner & editor at VagabondNyc, where he also contributed to FocusOnStyle. Naveed has unlimited access to current and future fashion news & trends. He has worked as a buyer and has styled for The Dallas Morning News, The Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times.

‘Louis Vuitton – Marc Jacobs’ Exhibition Premiere

A veritable who's who of the Parisian fashion world feted Marc Jacobs in style at the premiere of Louis Vuitton's "Louis Vuitton - Marc Jacobs" exhibition at the museum of Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris last week. Amidst the glorious archives of the designer's work covering his 15 year stint at the venerable maison shone some of the fashion world and Hollywood's most notariable figures including Gwyneth Paltrow, Diana Agron, Antonine Peduzzi, Luisa Orsini, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bianca Brandolini d'Adda, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Corinne Bailey Rae and Kristen Stewart. Louis Vuitton Exhibition View the Louis Vuitton Exhibition Guest Gallery: [nggallery id97]   Photos: Louis Vuitton

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Celebrity Watch- Michelle Williams Makes a Maxi Dress Work

While maxi dresses come and go in & out of fashion as quickly as skirt hems rise & fall, there's something to be said about the subtle grace and elegance actress Michelle Williams radiated in Tokyo in an ivory Grecian maxi dress from Alexander McQueen. >> RELATED: How to wear a maxi skirt By forgoing jewelry and accessories to highlight the purity of her dress' design, Williams looks all the more cool, collected and sophisticated. Which is something you should keep in mind as many fall victim to over loading their maxi dresses with too many bulky accessories when less should always me considered more, especially if your dress is printed. >>More: Celebrity Style Follow the actress's lead and look for full

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Want it Wednesday – Celine’s Platform Mary-Janes

Celine's must-have platform mary-janes may cost over $500, but there's nothing like a dreamy covetable item to inspire you mid-week is there? Ever since we spotted them at the label's sublime monochromatic Spring show we've been aching to add them to our spring repertoires as they make for a graphic footwear option while giving you a comfortable lift. >>More: Celine Fashion Plus their cherry red soles add a somewhat unexpected exotic far-east element to many of the season's top trends while adding a cool note to any look. Just imagine how chic they'll look with just about anything from denim jumpers to khaki shorts and a simple white tee. Consider similar finds available online now: More Rochas...

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Look Five Years Younger with an Instant Make-Over like Rooney Mara’s

Over a short time all eyes have been on Rooney Mara's super-slick style as she's been making some bewilderingly gorgeous appearances on & off the red carpet but do you remember the star before her 'Dragon Tatoo' remake? Like many out there, she was mousey, fragile and a tad too basic and that's why she should serve as inspiration when considering easy, quick and affordable ways to change-up your look this season. >>More: Rooney Mara Besides a complete image overhaul, most winning would have to be Mara's now signature dark bangs- here's how you can do the do and revive your beauty routine while appearing younger and revitalized. When considering bangs, first think about how they'll work on you especially

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Trend Tuesday- Kate Bosworth Shows You How to Wear the Season’s New Skirt Length

So Kate Bosworth has a killer body that's being highlighted by her on-trend cropped top while outfitted in Proenza Schouler, but we think you should take note of her midi skirt - or below the knee slim skirt, in non-fashion-y terms. >>More: Celebrity Style With the season's transitional weather beckoning many of us to tweak our uniforms, Bosworth's graphic neutral skirt could serve as a smart base layer for the increasingly warmer days ahead. >>More: Latest Trends Layered with a classic blazer and blouse combo for days at the office or revved up with delicate layers of lace come evening, a midi-skirts length works to cover up while elongating the leg and providing a welcome alternative to skinny trousers and flirty skirts for

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Coordinate Colors Like Corrine Bailey Rae in Miu Miu S/S 2012

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Learn how to make matching shoes & bags look modern and work for you Singer Corrine Bailey Rae recently wore a girly, cute floral Miu Miu dress the other day that worked to highlight her adorable personae but what really caught our eye was how her bag & shoes matched the dress color for color and worked. By adding unexpected black thigh-highs, her saccharine sweet dress looks grounded in modernity with a smart break of skin on the leg while her bag & shoes make the look look complete. >>Need More Expert Stylist Advice? With a chic yet comfortable looking outfit like Rae's, think about picking up on the season's color trend by letting that age-old adage about

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Prada Spring-Summer 2012 Real Fantasies Video Premiere March 12th at 3 PM

Join Prada on the company's Facebook page today as they are set to unveil their latest inspirational set of images and a video just as their Spring 2012 collection hits stores. Each season the company treats fans to a hyper-realized 'lookbook' of sorts and judging by the teasers they've provided, the latest looks equally cool. Which makes us think how covetable the images would be if they were printed on posters. >>Discover More: Prada Fashion Visit Prada on Facebook to see the live launch today at 3pm CET

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Get The Look- Miranda Kerr’s Transitional Weather Style

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Polished Basics for Transitional Weather Dressing As model Miranda Kerr's savvy streetstyle continues to catch our eye, this latest unearthed shot see's the sartorially clued-in Kerr sporting easy-chic pieces just in time for us to take a cue from as winter begins to fade and transition into spring. What works wonders on the eye while maintaining a practical appeal is her textured gray tunic-length cocoon coat as it offers ample coverage while boasting a playful sense of personality to boot. It also makes a sensible topper for her foundational ivory blouse and leather pants that add just the right amount of attitude to an otherwise elegant day look. And paired with a crimson duffle for

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The Quickest Make-Over Ever- 4 Easy Tips for An Instant Update

We're transitioning into spring but that doesn't mean that you need to start fresh. Give your winter wardrobe a bold of fabulousness and modernity with these FOUR EASY MAKEOVER TIPS. We've culled four easy, sure-fire steps to help you work magic in no time with budget-minded, expert style & beauty tips just as we reach the end of winter and wait for the new sartorial season ahead. Add a Bit of Off-Beat, Bold Brights to Your Winter Look: Take a chance on one of the season's boldest trends and add a dose of the unexpected with vibrant spots of saturated color to amplify your assets.  Not only will it work as one of the quickest ways to energize your look, it'll also

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Paris Fashion Week: Highlights of the Fall 2012 Runways

While we’ve reported some of the best fall 2012 / winter 2013 shows that we’ve seen over the past few weeks with runway reviews, fashion show coverage & backstage beauty, we wanted to take a moment to consider the highlights & top trends to inspire an easy-chic wardrobe update from Paris F/W 2012. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And though there were over a dozen remarkable outings from designers of all types, there were a select handful of outings that caught our eye and are sure to catch your's too. Balenciaga- Balenciaga Fall 2012 After more than a decade at the helm of one of fashion’s most influential labels, mastermind Nicolas Ghesquiere was back with another winner of a collection with this time’s goal focusing on thoroughly modern updates to a working girl’s

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Moncler Gamme Rouge F/W 2012 Full Collection- Paris Fashion Week

Part performance art spectacle part fashion show with a practical sensibility given their product range, there's no denying the thrill of an all-out show from Moncler Gamme Rouge. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Fall 2012 saw designer Giambattista Valli creating a faux ski lift complete with fake snow for a parade of must-have coats and outerwear that included digital mountain prints and box plaids in the mix. Moncler Gamme Rouge Fall 2012 View the entire collection in our gallery: [nggallery id95]  

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Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2012 Full Collection- Paris Fashion Week

Channeling the aggressive, strong shouldered 80's era Parisian vixen that a slew of younger label's have ticked off this season made for a smart, sensual move for YSL's Stefano Pilati and his swan song at Yves Saint Laurent as it saw the designer leaving on a strong, brazenly sexy note. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And that rigorous, thoroughly French sexual charge was frankly invisible in other collections as Pilati brings with him an excellent sense of good taste and the confidence & know-how that it takes to make such a severe set of propositions seem at the very least, approachable. From the man who brought us the now iconic Tribute pump, who brought back the nipped waist

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Create A Profile Pretty Ponytail with Peter Gray from Paul Smith Fall 2012

Take a cue from Peter Gray's graciously pretty, relaxed & textured ponytails at Paul Smith's Fall 2012 runway show with these expert hair tips for an updated take on a classic, easy-to-manage hairstyle. MORE: Hair Style Tips & Trends How to Style A Pony Tail Hair with Runway Beauty Tips from the Paul Smith Fall 2012 Fashion Show... THE INSPIRATION: For Fall / Winter 2012, we were inspired by the strong yet graceful individuality of a woman’s profile. The androgynous yet feminine feel of the collection was accented by soft, natural looking styles and the smooth, healthy texture of the hair. THE LOOK: “We wanted to create a unique shape that was more masculine from the front, yet essentially feminine

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