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Baby Got Back(less)- Mules are Back! How to Wear Them

Slides, mules, clogs-that oh so familiar clank-clank sound of backless shoes, have once again come around the fashion merry-go-round and are on every must-have 'IT' list for spring. Are you ready? No, its NOT the slippery slides that the khaki-clad capri pant crowd refuse to give up. These mules stand tall, strong and have an architectural point of view. Sure, tracing the backless shoe since their sensual beginings as the footwear of choice for pin-up girls and the like does sound rather enticing minus the modern-day connotations they tend to bring to mind. >>More: Spring 2012 Advice & Tips From Floridian retirees to country clog kickin' folk to escorts, madame's and the ilk, what we've recently come to think of as an instant 'no thank you' option seems rather

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The Return of the Baseball Cap and How To Wear It

If you were around during the original airings of 'Seinfeld' than you just might remember the kind of sartorial red flag seeing a woman around town wearing a baseball hat once conjured up-   being sporty in an almost entirely non-fashion sense. But one thing we've noticed amidst the now waining early 90's resurgence is the surprising return of the baseball cap. Especially with Miu Miu's must-have two-tone baseball caps from fall and Acne's glossy ones for spring and all the editors being snapped up between shows by fashion photogs in full-on looks topped with a surprising, even intriguing topper of choice. >>Need style advice? Consult our handy Stylist Advice section What makes them look so appealing this time around is not only the way in which

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

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

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Michelle Obama Style Alert- First Lady Wears Vintage Style and Does NOT Look Like an Old Lady

  I’ll Have What She’s Having : A mellow hued watercolor floral print that although vintage inspired, looks fresh and age appropriate on First Lady Michelle Obama. A rich print on a classic 60's inspired princess coat could have gone all wrong on someone Michelle Obama's age, as it could have aged her beyond her years if it weren't for some modern updates and a slightly more relaxed silhouette that took away the Jackie Kennedy edge from her ensemble. Stylist Tip: Avoid channelling vintage style exactly the way it was worn the first time to avoid a costume effect-- tweak to modern chic. MORE: Michelle Obama Style Michelle Obama recently made an elegant statement in a regal blue abstract printed Peter

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Tuxedo Tips- Guys, here’s the ONE time you can all look (sort of) like George Clooney!

Men's Style Advice: Can I ditch the cummerbund and pleated tuxedo shirt and go more modern?  Dear Sharon: I saw your site “Focus on Style,” I'm not sure if you answer men's questions but here goes. I have a standard, two-button, notch lapel black tuxedo that I wear to weddings (I'm 27 so I go to at least one wedding a month these days) with an eight-pleat shirt and cummerbund/bow tie. Pretty much your standard tux. However, I hate the fit of the shirt and the feel of a cummerbund. I would like to get a new formal shirt without pleats, and just a formal necktie (black or pewter or something like that). My question is - do I need to

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Here’s How Michelle Obama Makes Pastels Look Chic

I'll Have What She's Having : Sophisticated & pretty pastel shades oozing with daytime elegance. Pastels can be tricky to pull off if  you want to look more refined rather than youthful. Even with the best intentions, a grown-up woman can instantly look like a cast off from the sherbet scooper. Last week First Lady Michelle Obama made a case for daytime elegance in an easy to pull-off, well styled look that exudes a certain finesse at pairing subtly distinct separates. SHOP: Accessories Guides   MORE: Michelle Obama    B-Low The Belt Alpha Belt stretch snake coil belt with simple styling to update any outfit. At Shopbop While it vaguely brings to mind mid-90's Gianni Versace with its powdery hues, classic silhouette and references to haute bourgeois

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Want an essential piece to work your wardrobe around? Try a silk blouse!

Shopping Tip: The Silk Blouse Your Essential Go-To Foundation. Layer up in cool, polished style, NOW. Forgo the 2000's fascination with casual t-shirt dressing. This season designers of all kinds have been offering a savvy assortment of fitted silk blouses to help keep you looking polished throughout the day while retaining that must-have sense of comfort and ease. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO GET? Try one of our Shopping Guides for handy, dandy style online. Dress it up, tuck it in, wear it out, layer it up or wear alone, the Equipment Signature Blouse is back & a perfect wardrobe essential in tons of colors. As they can easily go from day-into-night and work as an excellent foundation layer under blazers and

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Celebrity Watch- Beige Shouldn’t Be Boring, Take a Note From Kate Beckinsale

I'll Have What She's Having: Goldfingered beige... Who said beige is blah? Take note from actress Kate Beckinsale & add just the right amount of glitzy metallics to make make-up colors pop. Last week while attending the premiere of Screen Gems' "Underworld: Awakening," Beckinsale donned a 20's inspired beige deco dress that was anything but boring thanks to a myriad of beading and sequin styles and an armful of Amrapali cuffs. Her beige dress worked as a foundation for the glitz and glimmer her beaded dress and jewelry she is wearing put on display while giving the actress's look just the right amount of polished reserve. It could work wonders on you too, just keep in mind the need for a

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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

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

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

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

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

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Pippa Middleton’s Fashion Mistake- Color Blocks Her Legs To Look Shorter

Pippa Middleton with her Aruna Seth Romana Bag
I (Don't) Want What She's Having: Legs that look stumpy from poor fashion choices Pippa Middleton, the every-girl style icon is looking decidedly edgy for herself. While the particular wash of her fuchsia jeans is not our favorite with its strange dye markings down the side, we appreciate her effort to spunk up a classic dark blazer with a burst of color paired with her go-to Aruna Seth Romina bag. But, here's where Pippa went wrong... Her calf-high black boots completely cut her body off into thirds! It's a color blocking disaster gone short and dumpy, while over-emphasizing muscular legs. The Aldo Elks bootie is short enough to create a longer leg and its platform will make Pippa's legs look even

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How To (Not) Wear a Faux Fur Vest- the trend is trickier than it seems

What looks pretty on the model can be rather tricky on an everyday woman
Faux fur vests are probably one of the hottest fashion trends of the moment. The thing is that they are also rather tricky to wear. If you are not careful, you could look like a wild hairy beast that took over the mall. Not to mention that fur vests are not the most practical way to stay warm on anything other than a mild day. Let's get the faux fur vest trend right. Here we have a lovely, chic model wearing the Quotation: Sanctuary Original Natalie Faux Fur Vest from Bloomingdales, picture left above. To the right, we have a real woman buried in one too many trends of the moment, including a faux fur vest. Our real lady in the photo

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