Rain Boots. Rubber Soles Style Up
Puddle jumpers pretty enough for all weather We're so excited that rain boots went up a notch. Gone are the too-cute for a grown-up prissy prints of the past few seasons and here are rubber boots that are chic enough to wear in any weather. There's moc croc, gromments, metallic, studs, you name it. All in neutral and sophisticated colors, with a few pairs of whimsy mid-tones thrown in for fun. Our favorites are the Jimmy Choo Hunter Boots, or the close Pour La Victoire Rus Croc Rain Boots and the Chooka Moto Studded Rain Boots (both pictured above) for more rocker in the rain moments. There are so many stylish rubber boots out there that you might just consider
Petite Fashion Don’ts – Video Dress Tips
Petite Fashion Don'ts from the Sharon Haver for About.com at Lord & Taylor New York Petite Video Series… Looking for Petite Dress Tips? You've come to the right place! Did you ever wonder exactly what it takes to not look like your are drowning in your clothes? >> Check out our Petite Clothing Shopping Guide In this installment from my petite style video series for about.com, I show you make makes a petite fashion don't and what it takes to switch it out to create a gorgeous petite fashion do. Please watch... Petite Fashion Don'ts with Sharon Haver- Dressing a petite frame with the wrong accessories can create an overwhelming look that distracts from your cute figure. Learn a few
Country Casual: Weekend Editions
Cozy up to some woodsy fashion inspiration Nothing beats being curled up next to fireplace, enjoying a gorgeous mountain view, and kicking back in some broken-in jeans and boots that time and wear have ‘tailored' just for you. You don't need a country house, but it would be nice, to get a piece of Country Casual in your life—or your closet, at least. It's the same rough and rugged outdoorsy country casual feel with fine-designed edges, and no need to rake the leaves. Think of it as fake so you don't have to rake it! Go for plaid shirts, buffalo check trapper hats, faux fur trim, loose battered jeans, thermal layers, the look of well-worn boots, and lots of chunky
Fashion Emergency: Help! I’m in a fashion rut and only 22!
Short torso, long legs, no style... oh my! I would love to be proud of what I wear but it's hard to feel attractive in my comfort zone of T-shirts and jeans. I also struggle with trying to find a style that I feel is age appropriate for me at 22 years old and not too young or too old. I've never considered myself to be very stylish and I tend to stay away from current fads, like gladiator sandals for instance. The brand I rely most heavily on is the Gap and while I'm attracted to the unique style of clothing at Urban Outfitters, I generally feel too lost to piece anything together. If I had to describe the type
I’ll Have What She’s Having: Jessica Szohr dresses up jeans with everyday NY style
Jessica Szohr of Gossip Girl looks positively city chic at the opening of the American Eagle Outfitters flagship store in New York. We all know that jeans are the great fashion equalizer, but sometimes dressing them up can get a bit tricky. When we say dressy, we're thinking more of a Casual Friday at the office, polished city look rather than party glamour or glitz. It's honestly only takes swapping out a few items to dress up your everyday jeans. The fact that Jessica's outfit is tonal also makes it look more polished and put together. Jessica has that quintessential NY style of dressed up, but not fussy. Her gray skinny jeans, a good coat, the right shoes, and a
Hot Shoes, the anti stiletto
Same outfit + new shoes magic! Put the plain Jane pumps on ice, you have enough already!Hot shoes are "It" this season. Yes, you can still wear your basic stilettos, but just don't stock up on any more-- your outfit's centerpiece lies at your feet! Think of this as a bit of fashion pep talk. You all know we are shoe freaks here, and that's because one great pair of shoes can completely change the look of your outfit. You don't have to model skinny to pull off shoes. They don't hide under your desk at the office, like a bag. You flaunt your shoes with every step you take. >> Look at these glam platforms, super souped up
Lady Gaga flaunts the best lace lingerie
Take her cue to get your sexy on Since we first watched Lady Gaga's romp in her 'Bad Romance' video yesterday, we have all been a gaga about some sexy lingerie. Now, we all agree that Lady Gaga is one of the most incredible contemporary performance artists. Through her music and her look, she has raised the public's awareness to video as an art form, once again. But do we want to look like her? Nah, not so much. Except this time. The 'Bad Romance' video is full of high fashion, sexy lingerie... the kind of undies that makes any girl feel that much more hot. Your mama and the French always say to wear nice underwear. Now, so is
Lady Gaga’s new video is out and she burns it up
And, she's looking quite peaches and cream... 'Bad Romance" must work for Lady Gaga as she burns it up in glam lingerie in her new video that drops today. Recipe for afternoon dance break: Turn the audio up. Get your Gaga on in the Bathhouse of Gaga... she's the only one who could dance in those Alexander McQueen python 'Armadillo' fetish shoes. Watch the Bad Romance video here.
Stylish Clogs, you will want them!
Thank Chanel for your clog dancing beats! Don't say we didn't warn you. We've been spotting clogs and clog boots with street style cred for a few seasons. We've been stocking up our Cool Clogs Shop, when whenever we see a wood-soled wonder that looks right. And now it's official- Chanel showed clogs on the spring 10 runway and they have morphed into a must-have trend for fashonistas and the comfort-seeking alike. Visit our Cool Clogs Shopping Guide ??But we did tell you... Clogs have got to be one of those styles that should be the dictionary picture of anti-cool, anti-fashion, bedraggled mommy, utilitarian nurse, cook, or server footwear of choice. But when the clog gets a bit of design
What to wear with a navy skirt
Styling options for a classic and timeless wardrobe essential I recently bought a navy pencil skirt. I am uncertain of what to wear with it for shoes or boots in the fall to winter months. Do I wear nylons or tights? Also, what should I wear for a top? (via email) There is something very classic and elegant about the color navy. Once you add the chicness of a pencil skirt, you have a wardrobe essential with timeless style, the perfect investment piece to wear and rework for seasons to come. The top that you select dictates the type of shoe or hose you wear, as that top in combination with your skirt creates the total look. There are so
Jimmy Choo. H&M. Celebrity Hoopla!
The ultimate in star studded cheap chic Would you ever imagine Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Hayden Panettiere, Kate Walsh, Olivia Wilde, Sheryl Crow, Cat Deeley, Angela Lindvall, Maggie Grace, and Mini Andén on the red carpet all decked out for cheap chic fashion? Well, when it's the Los Angeles launch of the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection, the celebrities hit the red carpet in droves. This is a party collection, arriving just in time for the holidays and a perfect solution to throwaway cheap chic to wear, love, and not worry that you'll never have a place to wear it again. Best bet, it's not just shoes. There are killer clothes and accessories too, all under the Jimmy Choo for
It or Miss: Jessica Simpson piles it on at the airport
Jessica Simpson's travel style, is it an it or a miss? Sometimes living out of a suitcase isn't easy. There are those who, sadly, opt for the schelpper look when traveling with saggy sweats and clunky sneakers. Then there are the travelers who get their basics all together. So chic, so jealous. Some are pack rats who wear whatever doesn't fit in their suitcase. >> Read: Fugly Fashion Mistakes | Tourist Chic, Vacation dress do's and don'ts And, we have Jessica Simpson at the airport as spotted by People Stylewatch. For me she's just too many things with too many big ticket trend pieces. Her eponymous shoe and bag line has great style for the price, but no need