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How to wear a floppy wide brim hat and not look like a pimp

Statement making BoHo wide brim hats have continued to be a major fashionista statement this season. It's a fashion trend that's just as tricky to pull off as the other biggie, faux fur vests, and can have as many, if not more, catastrophic style results. Not worn the right way, what is meant to look dramatic and chic ends up looking like the wearer is channeling a 70's gangster pimp character. Just look at KK and --albeit a favorite movie score-- force yourself not to hum a tune from Superfly. Ranging from wide brim, gaucho to BoHo floppy with portrait shape thrown in for good measure, there are a few basic style guidelines to consider when trying to pull off a wide brim hat

Shot by Mert & Marcus Piggott in Dublin, the just released snaps of Rihanna for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear make for sultry Spring/Summer 2012 campaign while keeping in mind the need to not bare too much. She looks fantastic, alluring and achingly hip while striking a series of seductive poses for the camera. >>More from: Armani

Heidi Klum's Roberto Cavalli Florance bag may boast a regal Wedgewood blue hue in a classic however uptown minded shape, but its unexpected ostrich texture and engraved padlock reminiscent of the scales on a snake lend it a completely street-style cool vibe and save it from being a tad too ladylike. Topshop pushlock satchel bag Smart savings... Want the styling finesse of Heidi's bag without the investment? Try Topshop's Pushlock Satchel Bag pictured here. SHOP: Best Bags

Actress Cate Blanchett radiated a confident sense of easy glamour in black sculptural Givenchy while in Geneva this week at the IWC Top Gun Gala and made a case for one of fashion's eternally-chic trends as of late -the peplum. >>More on how to: Get Peplums Right Although her L-B-D has a rather complex pattern she managed to work in a chunky gold bracelet to give the eye something else to focus on while not distracting from the beauty of Ricardo Ticsi's sublime peplum number for Givenchy. -- Naveed Hussain RELATED: How to accessorize a LBD video Posts on little black dresses Take a cue from Blanchett's Sculptural Givenchy with these finds: More Halston...

Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams at the Golden Globes

Ditch those stuffy images of 1980's French Chic helmet hair tucked in place with a bulky headband. Forget Mary Richards and her rigid flip. Say toodleloo to the overdone fascinator. There is something refreshingly modern atop the chicest heads on the red carpet, like Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams (pictured above) at the Golden Globes, when looking to polish up something as everyday as a casual Sunday sweater. France Luxe Comfort Headband at Nordstrom's The headband is back. Holding every stray hair in place and still having the tactile appeal of allowing you to run your fingers through your hair, this updated version of what was once one of the most popular hair accessories, captures an easy undoneness that makes it so alluring. READ: Gad Cohen's hair tips on how to

From Giorgio Armani you can always expect the finest of substantial Italian fabrics cut in dynamic, forever-chic silhouette's that are timeless and his latest outing for Fall 2012 Menswear stood out with its full, relaxed silhouette amidst Milan's slim cuts seen virtually everywhere. Here's a quick look at the goods up for grabs next season and a word on the collection from the designer. In Armani's words: "HAVING A SENSE OF TIME, OF THE CONTEMPORARY, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE YET RETAINING A STRONG CONNECTION WITH THE PAST - A “SENSE OF TRADITION”: THIS IS A VALUE GIORGIO ARMANI HAS ALWAYS HELD ON TO WITH DETERMINATION AND CONSISTENCY. TO THIS END, THIS SEASON’S GIORGIO ARMANI COLLECTION FOR MEN REINTERPRETS THE CLASSIC

Trussardi LB Uomo FW12-13 Trussardi Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection FALL / WINTER 2012 Milan Men's Fashion Week The collection, designed by Umit Benanm, is inspired by the brand's iconic image of gloves. Trussardi f/w photo gallery: [nggallery id51] Photos: Trussardi

After years in the spotlight as one of young Hollywood's prettiest fresh new talents, Taylor Swift has landed her first U.S Vogue cover on February's issue which is set to hit newsstands Jan. 24th. SHOP: Get on the floral trend with these fab styles! The country-pop phenom shares her thoughts on fame, ambition and being on her own with contributing editor Jonathan Van Meter while lending the magazine's cover a refreshingly effervescent, approachable and youthful vibe. -Naveed Hussain Capture Taylor Swift's Vogue moments on your own with these looks: More Topshop... Photos Courtesy of Vogue/Mario Testino

Golden Globes Best Dressed: While there were plenty of red carpet mishaps at this year's Golden Globes, there was also a heady mix of flawless fashion to be inspired by albeit from some of Hollywood's all-time best dressed actresses. From Rooney Mara's minimalist glam to Tilda Swinton's hype-chic Haider Ackerman hybrid of a gown, here's a quick look at our favorites of the night. MORE: Red Carpet Fashion Tilda Swinton- Always one to elegantly play on the masculine/feminine divide, Swinton cut an ultra-chic swath in a slick icey blue Haider Ackerman gown that boasted an age-appropriate dinner jacket (above). Angelina Jolie- After over a decade in the spotlight, Jolie continually proves that she has a confident handle on red carpet dressing

I'll Have What She's Having: My Kind of Hoop Dreams By Way of Modern, Enviable Gold Earrings While the recent wave of minimalism that swept through fashion made earrings and other baubles take a backseat, Jennifer Hudson's gold lapis hoops she recently wore at a signing for her new book "I Got This" made a case for the easy flair a bright pair of earrings can add to just about any look. Pairing them with a simple, unadorned orange dress, her hoops add a burst of cool azure with a hint of the exotic while decadently framing her face. Forever21 deal! And since her's are classic and universally appealing and come in a medium size, we're certain she'll get plenty

Wow, wow, wow. As we often suggest products from both Zappos and 6PM, we feel it important to share the security breach news. It's reported that 24+ million customer accounts are affected by the security hack on Zappos. Read the Zappos security release here for tips on what to do and what not to worry about and how to change your password. The release states, "THE DATABASE THAT STORES OUR CUSTOMERS' CRITICAL CREDIT CARD AND OTHER PAYMENT DATA WAS NOT AFFECTED OR ACCESSED." 6PM hacked Also hacked was sister site 6PM; its security release is here. Please follow the suggestions for changing your password.

Red Carpet Hair Review: Reese Witherspoon's modern, sexy take on big, toussled bed hair Reese Witherspoon is the bomb(shell) at tonight's Golden Globes. That Zac Posen mermaid dress sculpts her curves in a way that we haven't seen since Thierry Mugler, the original, not the Nicola Formichetti redeux. Reese's look is total modern bombshell.. well, the spray tan looks a tad dark in HD, but that aside, she looks fantastic. MORE: Red Carpet Fashion You'll most likely be able to get that dress, or a reasonable facsimile by night's end, but you can also easily get her hair before the broadcast ends. Reese Witherspoon wearing Zac Posen MORE: GOLDEN GLOBES 2012 Next party, next date, next day you want to look hot, FREDERIC FEKKAI STYLIST ADIR

Red Carpet Beauty Review: Approachable, chic, and smart beauty that looks right on a grown-up girl Joan Crawford once said, "If you want to see the girl next door, go next door." Well, I live next door, You live next door. And Tina Fey is one of the girls who knows how to to make real-woman loveliness look gorgeous on the red carpet. MORE: Red Carpet Fashion Nothing flamboyant. Nothing trendy. Just better than real makeup and hair that is absolutely the way a sophisticated lovely wants to look. MORE: GOLDEN GLOBES 2012 The broadcast isn't over, but we have the step-by-step on how to get Tina Fey's Golden Globe look. You should try it tomorrow. Really, you should! Tina Fey

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How to wear a floppy wide brim hat and not look like a pimp

Rihanna for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Spring 2012

In the Bag- Heidi Klum’s Cavalli Bag is a Smart Must-Have

Celebrity Watch- Cate Blanchett in Givenchy

The Return of the Headband- From Red Carpet to Lazy Day, It’s an Instant Do!

Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 Menswear

Trussardi – Fall 2012 Menswear Collection Photos

Taylor Made- Taylor Swift Lands Her First U.S Vogue Cover… Florals Have It!

GOLDEN GLOBES FASHION- The Best Dressed of The Night

Wear Big Earrings Like Jennifer Hudson & Get A Little Gypsy In Your Soul

Zappos Hacked and 6PM Hacked Too!

GOLDEN GLOBES BEAUTY- How to get Reese Witherspoon’s Effortless Sexpot Hair

GOLDEN GLOBES BEAUTY- HOW TO GET TINA FEY’S SOPHISTICATED CHIC LOVELINESS

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