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Must-Have… Christopher Kane’s Crochet Cardigan

Like fellow powerhouse Miuccia Prada, we wait with bated breath to see what kind of mind-boggling, jaw dropping references London designer Christopher Kane is about to release onto fashion's trend radar for season's to come. From intricate floral embroideries placed on patent leather to haute 90's notes from the likes of Gianni Versace and Dolce & Gabbana, he's taken us on a wild, un-assuming ride and made our wardrobes all the better for it while becoming a renowned pioneer of the new & the must-have. WE KNOW YOU WANT IT: Get the sweater here This season he touched upon a reference we'd have never seen coming; the mundane, hippie-minded granny-chicness of crochet knits and we've been coveting his sci-fi twisted crocheted knit cardigans and separates ever since. In Kane's hands,

What to wear for the holidays? We've got the answers in a fab red dress! With the holidays come special occasion dinner parties & celebrations that call for festive dresses that make an elegant statement and with red being a go-to hue of the moment and just about any holiday season, there are so many fantastic red holiday dresses this season, but here we've culled a few of our favorites with notes on how to best wear them. After-all, nothing says holiday cheer more than the rush of a knock-em dead scarlet number. Not into to that much red, or want to amp it up even more? Try some bold red lips, like Olivia Wilde, here. Consider the provocative allure you'll radiate in Roksanda Ilincic's brazen

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Perfect autumnal essentials that should have you ready-to-go anywhere, from work to play Last week in London musician Florence Welch stepped out in a smart, autumnal minded ensemble that had us yearning for rich paisley prints and chic layering options. Follow Welch's lead and look for pieces in your wardrobe and in-store that boast heritage prints in color-ways that evoke the warmth of the fall seasons's palette in elegant tried-&-true silhouettes and pair them with accessories that anchor the mood for an ultra-luxe head-to-toe look. Her navy 40's inspired edwardian coat makes for the perfect topper over a graphic belted Vilshenko midi dress while her Mulberry satchel's subtle hardware adds a touch of modernity to

The British Fashion Council is what one would say is the CFDA of England. The annual British Fashion Awards yesterday had some pretty keen picks as winners: Sarah Burton of Royal Wedding fame, for Alexander McQueen won Designer of the Year (video below jump) Victoria Beckham won the Designer Brand Award (video below jump) Alexa Chung won the British Style Award Christopher Kane won the New Establishment Award while Sam Gainsbury of Gainsbury and Whiting won the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator Stella McCartney won the Red Carpet Award Watch Sarah Burton's acceptance speech for Alexander McQueen as she won Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards: Alexander McQueen in stock now: More Alexander McQueen... "I am absolutely thrilled

Can you wait for spring? Full disclosure, reporting on every designer's cheapie collaboration can get rather mundane, but this time... whoosh, we are all excited here! There's something about the easy off-handed nonchalance of Marni that is irresistible. And now, it's been recently revealed that there will be a Marni for H&M collection coming this spring. Watch Consuelo Castiglioni, Founder and Creative Director Marni describe the collection in this exclusive video: Details: March 8th 2012, a Marni at H&M collection will be released worldwide! Women's and Menswear as well as accessories. Photo: H&M Video: Barracuda Film & TV Designer Marnie in stock now: More Marni...

Kate Moss at Mulberry Spring/Summer 2012 - London Fashion Week - Arrivals

I"ll Have What She's Having: Super casual light chambray jeans & shirt with a heavy dose of gold jewelry Let's face it, so many of us spend a good part of our lives in jeans- from working at home, to mommy duties, to casual offices, there are not many days where many of us have the opportunity-- or need- to get all tzjued up. But you still want to pull off chic even in a casual setting, who doesn't? Kate Moss, spotted wearing super casual jeans and a chambray shirt, in a way that acts as the perfect base to layer up all those glam items that predictably sit in our closets with no place to be worn. Why not add

I'll Have What She's Having: Perfectly cut pieces that always look right... Although she is an Italian native, actress and model Elisa Sednaoui often tends to cut a dynamic swath around the globe in pieces that are sublimely chic however simple enough to let her casual yet sexy nuanced way of wearing looks stand-out. And while she is a natural stunner with ample sex appeal to boot, we tend to look at her unique sartorial choices as a clever cue on how to make more formal pieces seem relaxed and manageable while maintaining the requisite amount of confidence and polish. In fact her sense of style is so spot on and yet subversive enough that we had initially mistaken Sednaoui

Camping out on a long line is not for the chic of heart. Here are some top Black Friday and Cyber Monday fashion and style sales so you don't have to deal with crazed crowds... Shopbop has got to be a favorite e-tailer at FocusOnStyle. Well-edited fashion pieces and an easy to navigate web site. Perfecto just got better when you type the special code, BIGEVENT from this link at checkout. Ted Baker Black Friday Sale... I love their shoes and feminine, yet clean, take on wardrobe basics. You can too with a special 30% off the entire site from Black Friday November 25th through Cyber Monday November 28th. Ted Baker JAMTHUN- Zip Detail Dress - $295 All the British

Every once in a while there's a clever idea that's not the most stylish. Think of this as a wannabe UGG married to an open toe bootie. Here's where the not too favorite visual makes perfect sense- Bootie Pies are pedicure boots. How many times in the winter have you sat in the nail salon begrudgingly waiting for your tootsies to dry and wished there was some way to speed up the prolonged process? Well, so did three sisters from New Jersey who conceived, Bootie Pies. Fuzzy-lined suede UGG-alikes that have a patent leather toe cap which flips back to expose freshly polished toes until they dry! SHOP: Uggs and Sheepskin Boots You may not want to run around town

Leave it to the genius of Junya Watanabe to conjure up the prim, old-world regality of Christian Dior's iconic bar jackets into an updated motorcycle hybrid shape to let the associations run wild this season with his must-have luxury moto peplum jacket. Part urban warrior, part ladies-who-lunch, we can see it working wonders with a myriad of pairings from proper pencil skirts for day, to a voluminous maxi dress come night and a pair of crisp cigarette pants come weekend errands. Looking put-together and shamelessly cool has never seemed so easy until we saw this covetable beauty on the runway and suggest you consider its multitude of effortlessly wearable directions today at Barneys.com. Do you love the look of a

No one is always perfect. There are moments in one's life where you have had to have made some fashion missteps, it's only a part of growing up. It's normal, I swear, to not be perfect 365 days a year. But to keep following the trendy flock without looking in a mirror or paying mind on how that fad works on YOU, is just plain silly... particularly when there are some dang nasty, fugly, tacky, and unflattering looks around. Considering the end of the year is just around the corner, there's nothing like Turkey Day to share some style duds of the ugliest fashion trends that wreck my nerves. WATCH: Thanksgiving Survival Tips Let's throw a few drumsticks to the

With the beginning of the holiday season and its many festivities just around the corner, we've put together the ultimate gift guide perfect for the hospitable hostesses in your life. From Lladro's unique conversation vases to an exclusive wine-of-the-month membership, there's something thoughtful and budget friendly to gift everyone with for the good times ahead. Consider Lladro's festive and uber cool graphic harlequin vases(above) that make for a unique gift that's destined to be cherished for years to come and if those two beauties are a bit out of your reach, think about a glorious illustrated coffee table book like the newly released one from Christian Louboutin that's perfect for the shoe-crazed diva in all of us. -Naveed Hussain SHOP

Ultra-cute actress Jaime King donned one of the most playful little-black-dresses that we've seen on the red carpet in a long while at the 16th annual GQ "Men Of The Year" party last week in Los Angeles. In basic black, the dress's flouncy a-line hem, graphic embroidery and peek-a-boo bust-line go well with King's simple make-up and elegant, sleek hair for a look that's full of grown-up energy. Take a cue from the actress this holiday season and look for polished pieces that make a play on traditional silhouettes with unexpected details that are reserved enough to have a forever-chic appeal. On King, you can see that the abbreviated proportions of the dress are just right while her Adeler 14k

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Must-Have… Christopher Kane’s Crochet Cardigan

Red State- Mastering A Bold Holiday Dress

Get the Look- Florence Welch’s Fall Street Style

Victoria Beckham wins Designer Brand Award and Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wins Designer of the Year at British Fashion Awards- video

Cheap Chic Thrill: Marni at H and M

Celebrity Street Style- Kate Moss Dresses Up Super Casual Jeans

Celebrity Style In Focus- Elisa Sednaoui

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Fashion & Beauty On Sale

Pedicure Boots- Who Knew?

Must-Have…Junya Watanabe’s Peplum Jacket

Fashion Turkeys- Fugly Fads To Thankfully Put to Rest

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Actress Jaime King Don’s A Fun Holiday Ready Frock On The Red Carpet

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