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Balenciaga F/W 2012 Full Collection- Paris Fashion Week

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 the working girl's wardrobe. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Combined with slinky patch worked chiffon dresses, sculptural a-line ra-ra skirts and bi-color pants that were the coolest we've seen yet, Ghesquiere worked wonders with uniform dressing by mashing the ho-hum banality of smart separates with his sic-fi, 80's era techno-Parisian inclinations for one heck of a remarkable, wearable collection, Balenciaga Fall 2012 View the entire collection in our gallery: [nggallery id89] Shop Balenciaga Online Now: More Balenciaga... Photos: Balenciaga

Subverted & tweaked plays on tailored workwear made for a sober yet challenging outing from the atelier of Maison Martin Margiela. And while and a bulk of the collection was composed of tricky slashed & spliced separates that evoked a linear silhouette, there was also plenty of reworked, rethought basics to add a witty albeit overtly conceptual twist to your repertoire. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Among the mix were a winning selection of classic outerwear and some terrific skirts to boot. Maison Martin Margiela Fall 2012 View the entire collection in our gallery: [nggallery id88] Shop Maison Martin Margiela Online Now: More Maison Martin Margiela... Photos: Maison Martin Margiela

Fall 2012 saw Hermes designer Christophe Lemaire once again working his eastern tinged, minimalist, masculine minded hand with a welcome addition of knits interspersed with smart utility pieces that were far from basic. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Imagined in the best of deluxe fabrications in moody autumnal hues, this designer continues to offer essentials so divine, they tend to have you dreaming of a maxed out uniform in the best of high quality fabrications with an ample dose of quiet, good taste. Christophe Lemaire Fall 2012 View the entire collection in our gallery: [nggallery id87] Shop Christophe Lemaire Online Now: More Christophe Lemaire...

Hailing from Lanvin, Mathilde Castello Branco's debut collection at Azzaro may not have been a game changer when it comes to the label's signature, refined party dresses, but she did manage to add a few subtle notions to the label's precise direction. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Amidst the pretty, pitch perfect gala ready offerings were a few unexpected pieces that had Lanvin's more relaxed, off-kilter take on dramatic elegance and a felicitous card print featuring jacks & spades. And while there's really no news within the line-up, it does appear that Azzaro has found a proper successor to Vanessa Seward, the designer who imagined the rigorous codes that Branco navigated so well this time around. Azzaro Fall 2012 View the

Since leaving Balenciaga Bouchra Jarrar has made a name for herself amidst Paris mega labels with collections rife with chic tailoring and graphic cuts that stand on their own. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Fall 2012 saw the designer attempting to fill in the blanks of a working woman's wardrobe with elegant suiting options with crisp, unadorned surfaces that make them sure to become closet constants for seasons to come. No tricks, no timely gimmicks, just straight forward, masterfully cut pieces that made for another on the mark winner from Jarrar. Bouchra Jarrar Fall 2012 View the entire collection in our gallery: [nggallery id85] Shop Bouchra Jarrar Online Now: More Clothing...

Naomi Campbell masters wearing brown and black Roberto Cavalli

I'll Have What She's Having: Old school rule breaking that keeps you looking all the more chic... As this crazy mild winter transitions towards spring, we are not quite ready to don the brights yet are still not wanting to be buried in heavy hues... unless artfully combined, that is. Let's start with a simple disclaimer: There are FEW woman who can wear a skirt as short and hair as long past 40 other than supermodel Naomi Campbell- the woman has a bod carved out of stone, for sure. >> EASY STYLE: How to wear brown and black Naomi Campbell masters wearing brown and black Roberto Cavalli with ease as both pieces though stylish, aren't meant to make a blaring

Rose Byrne, Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz and Missi Pyle on the Oscar Red Carpet in thier original designer dresses

First Look at the 2012 Oscars Fashion Look for Less It's that time again.... we've done the highs, snarked at the lows, recapped the beauty, made a few pre-Oscar predictions, and have been inside out and up and down with Oscars 2012. Faviana look for less gowns inspird from the Oscar red carpet. But there is one last thing that we haven't put our red carpet finger on... SHOP: Hollywood inspired dresses at edressme And that is to bring you the hot-out-of-the-design-room-sketches of the, drumroll please, celebrity inspired red carpet Oscar dresses for less. Yes, those celebrity inspired red carpet dresses come in with an affordable price tag for everyone, all expertly tweaked and designed by Faviana once again. Get ready for your

The power of a signature piece of jewelry or a statement making add-on will never go undetected as they tend to work not only as an instant game-changing enhancement but as one of the easiest ways to add distinctive flair to just about any look. With that in mind we've considered the top five must-have pieces you should be on the look out for when looking for new jewels that aren't only about decoration alone but also work as a necessary accoutrement you can't go without. >>Jewelry Shopping Soon? Consult our handy Jewelry Shopping Guide Just look at the elegant attitude Dolce & Gabbana's crystal headband and earrings add to one of their Fall 2012 looks (above) when reconsidering the

Although See by Chloe has remained a quiet yet increasingly salable & lucrative secondary line to high-end French go-to label Chloe, it comes as somewhat of a welcome surprise to see the offshoot finally make it's runway debut after ten years in business. And while other respective labels like Marc by Marc Jacobs have been garnering rave runway reviews over the last decade, it seems as though larger European houses have been reticent to shine a light on their often more affordable & attainable diffusion lines -hopefully until now. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS With the likes of Carven and Cacherel gaining moment while cornering the same market and with the state of the economy as it is, it makes for a

The French haircare brand Leonor Greyl is not only fabu but has gotten giddy with glam and gusto this week. First, we shared The Artist's Oscar winner Jean Dujardin's grooming tips.... how gorgeous can one get? And now, for a little après-midi delight, we present the most adorable video homage, "The Artist for Leonor Greyl," complete with its own version of Uggie the dog. Enjoy! Shop: Leonor Greyl Haircare products

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 Milan F/W 2012. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Jil Sander- Jil Sander Fall 2012 Raf Simons swan song for Jil Sander was a testament not only to the kind of refined couture sportswear the likes of Geoffrey Been & Bill Blass championed throughout their careers, but to the awe-inspiring aura even the most reduced of pieces can evoke when beautifully crafted. Blush tones set the tone for a collection that was polished and refined enough to make it withstand the test of time as

Men's Style Note: Zac Efron Shows You How to Make Printed Sunglasses Work Ah, ha... he does look good. With bold, unexpected prints quite the rage as of late it was only a matter of time til we saw the trend work its way into the eyewear arena and surprisingly enough we look to Zac Efron on how to make it work for you. Prism London "Paris" Unisex Sunglasses at Shopbop As is the case with options full of personality, Efron's Prism unisex sunglasses' wild zebra print that gives off a gorgeous marble effect are made wearable by adding them to the simplest of classical looks. His white tee works as the perfect starting point to such a distinguishable pairs of shades

Take a cue from Emma Stone's glamorous look at the Oscars with these easy-to-follow steps from stylist Mara Roszak to update your look instantly. >>MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012 WHO | Emma Stone HAIR BY | Mara Roszak for Couture Colour Pequi Oil LOOK | Fresh and Modern Bun with an Elegant Twist for Oscar worthy hair >>MORE: Red Carpet INSPIRATION | “It was all about the dress! The bow of the dress reminded me of a flower and the bun in the back went from ear to ear to look like a flower with a loose and fresh feel .” Mara Roszak, Celebrity hairstylist for Couture Color KEY TIP/TECHNIQUE | The key to starting off Emma’s look was a sleek and smooth blow-dry, which Mara achieved using

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Balenciaga F/W 2012 Full Collection- Paris Fashion Week

Maison Martin Margiela F/W 2012 Full Collection- Paris Fashion Week

Christophe Lemaire F/W 2012 Full Collection- Paris Fashion Week

Azzaro F/W 2012 Full Collection- Paris Fashion Week

Bouchra Jarrar F/W 2012 Full Collection- Paris Fashion Week

Stylist Advice- Naomi Campbell masters wearing brown and black Roberto Cavalli, here’s how

Red Carpet Oscar Dresses and Their Cheap Chic Celebrity Inspired Looks for Less

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See by Chloe F/W 2012 Full Collection- Paris Fashion Week

The Artist for Leonor Greyl, a little apres-midi video delight

Milan Fashion Week: Highlights of the Fall 2012 Runways

Guys, you can add edge to your men’s style with some printed glasses like Zac Efron

Get Emma Stone’s 2012 Oscar Hairstyle Yourself!

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